After I finished the thrills and chills of Ghost of Yotei, I was stuck with a question on what I should play next. Every gamer out there can relate to me if they liked Ghost of Yotei. I wanted titles like that to allow me to explore as much as I want, that feel cinematic, and get me tasty rewards.
Since 2026 is here with lots of options to choose from, it may confuse you to land on the best options. So, if you want to relive the same samurai-like life in 2026, don’t worry, you have got a helping hand now.
Clair Obscur : Expedition 33
Starting this list with this one as it is for those who want the artistic and emotional feel, besides the heavy action. Diving into Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 will take you into a haunting world, with striking visuals and a destiny that no one ever wondered about. The slow reveal of worlds and the emotional weight will bring you to a point similar to Ghost of Yotei. Despite knowing about turn-based combat, the deep focus on struggles, mood and loss will give an exciting tone to the plot that might surprise you.
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
This is the type of game where you want to "just to exist" and enjoy the world. Death Stranding lets you live quieter moments, long journeys and emotional isolation to understand your character better. Like Ghost of Yotei, this game lets landscapes tell stories that you never want to miss. Those who want to live with the meditative side of Yotei, Death Stranding 2 shares the same slowness and energy.
Baldur Gate’s 3
Fans love Baldur's Gate 3 for the fact that it provides the players with an ample amount of liberty. This game has no deep strings like the Ghost of Yotei's action-focused combat, but both question players about their identities. Baldur expresses this through relationships, choices and dialogues, while Yotei does it through tense battles. If you ever wanted to work more on your character in Yotei and live with the consequences, Baldur's Gate 3 will take it to the next level.
Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut
Stepping into the world of Ghost of Tsushima Director's Cut will give you the same nostalgic feels as Yotei. It has everything similar to the Yotei, from samurai-style combat to emotional storytelling. Both games put players in tough decisions to make between tradition and survival. If Yotei attracts you, Tsushima will help you know where that style and emotional setting originally came from.
Rise of Ronin
Tired of a calm atmosphere? Want to level up with rough and intense takes than Yotei? Then Rise of Ronin is what you need. It takes you into a chaotic Japanese environment where your decisions and fighting will decide what you become. Similar to Yotei, Rise of Ronin focuses more on the lone-warrior concept that RPG-lovers can connect with.
Honourable Mention That Deserves Your Attention
Hollow Knight Silksong! If you want to dive deeper into the dangerously lost world that doesn't hold you, Silksong is a perfect choice. You will understand the story through the world, enemies, and atmosphere, besides long cutscenes. Even with its 2D-style mechanics, Silksong perfectly defines that lone warrior challenges.
Wrapping-Up
After going through all the games, it's clear that they have almost the same WOW-factor as Yotei: the alone journey filled with obstacles that will determine the future. Each title offers something unique, be it quieter exploration or deeper storytelling, that deserves a try if you liked Ghost of Yotei.