Games Like Uncharted 4: 8 Adventures to Play After Drake

Looking for games like Uncharted 4? Start with Uncharted 2, The Lost Legacy and The Last of Us Part II: same studio, same knack for spectacle. After that, Tomb Raider, Indiana Jones and Star Wars Jedi pick up the torch with climbing, puzzles and action scenes that never let up. Here are 8 picks, from the closest match to the more surprising ones.

Why Uncharted 4 hits so hard

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End is Naughty Dog at the top of its game. Nathan Drake has retired, until his brother Sam shows up with a pirate treasure lead he can't turn down. The game mixes climbing, gunfights, stealth and car chases, with dialogue that feels natural and views that make you stop and stare.

Pacing is the real secret. You never do the same thing for long, and every chapter has its big moment. According to players on IGDB, the story takes about 15 hours and 100% about 17 hours. It's a tight adventure with no filler, and that's exactly what you'll want to find again.

How to pick what's next

Ask yourself what you loved most. If it was the banter and the brothers, stay in the series. If it was the emotion and the storytelling, go for The Last of Us Part II. If it was ruins and puzzles, Tomb Raider and Indiana Jones are your games.

Structure matters too. Uncharted is very linear. Horizon Zero Dawn and Star Wars Jedi open things up, with areas worth combing through. If you want something short for a weekend, try The Lost Legacy or A Plague Tale.

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   1. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

   2009 · Main story 10 h

   Plenty of fans call it the best entry before the fourth. Drake hunts for Shambhala, from the Himalayas to ruined cities, including a train sequence people still talk about. The controls show their age, but the pacing and humor are already there. Perfect if you started the series at the end.

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   2. Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

   2017 · Main story 7.5 h

   A direct follow-up built on Uncharted 4's engine and polish. Chloe Frazer and Nadine Ross head to India after an ancient relic. It's shorter, with one big open area you explore by jeep. The quickest way to get the exact same feeling again.

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   3. The Last of Us Part II

   2020 · Main story 23.5 h

   Same studio, very different mood. You follow Ellie through a wrecked Seattle, with tense stealth and brutal fights. The direction and performances push even further than Uncharted 4. Pick this one if the story stayed with you more than the action. See also games like The Last of Us.

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   4. Rise of the Tomb Raider

   2015 · Main story 11.5 h

   Lara Croft in Siberia, searching for a lost city. You get climbing, bow combat and, best of all, optional tombs with real puzzles to crack. Areas are more open than Uncharted, with crafting and hunting on the side. The most obvious cousin to Nathan Drake.

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   5. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

   2024 · Main story 16.5 h

   Pure pulp adventure from MachineGames. You play Indy in first person, whip in hand, from the Vatican to Egypt and the Himalayas. Stealth, puzzles and fistfights replace the big shootouts. If you like Drake, you'll like the hero who inspired him.

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   6. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order

   2019 · Main story 11.5 h

   Cal Kestis, a young Jedi on the run, explores planets packed with walls to climb, hidden paths and ancient ruins. Lightsaber combat asks more of you, with well-tuned parries. A big, cinematic adventure with a real galactic treasure-hunt feel.

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   7. Horizon Zero Dawn

   2017 · Main story 23 h

   Aloy explores an open world full of animal-like machines. You climb, hunt and dig through the ruins of an old world. It's freer than Uncharted, with the same production values and a lead you'll root for. For its length, see how long to beat Horizon Zero Dawn.

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   8. A Plague Tale: Innocence

   2019 · Main story 8.5 h

   A linear, story-driven adventure in 14th-century France. Amicia protects her little brother Hugo from the Inquisition and swarms of rats. Less shooting, more stealth and feeling, with a sibling duo as moving as Nathan and Sam. A great pick for a quiet weekend.

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FAQ

What game is most like Uncharted 4?

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy, no contest. It uses the same engine, mechanics and tone as Uncharted 4, with two new leads and an adventure in India. Outside the series, Rise of the Tomb Raider is the closest match.

Do I need to play the older Uncharted games first?

You don't have to, the fourth game's story works on its own. But the ending lands harder if you already know Drake, Elena and Sully. If you only catch up on one, make it Uncharted 2.

How long is Uncharted 4?

According to players on IGDB, the main story takes about 15 hours and doing everything, treasures included, takes about 17 hours. At a relaxed pace, that's two or three weekends of play.