The Last of Us Part I: Firefly Edition

Why recommended

• Fast-paced, third-person shooting with a focus on tactical combat and teamwork, mirroring The Last of Us's blend of action and survival.
• Criteria — Multiplayer is central, with up to four players coordinating strategies and supporting each other against overwhelming odds.
• Challenging Difficulty is baked into the gameplay, requiring players to master weapons, strategize, and manage resources to survive intense encounters.

Why recommended

• Brutal, unforgiving gunplay and resource management that forces calculated risks, mirroring the desperate survival elements of The Last of Us.
• Criteria — While not the primary focus, Escape from Tarkov features a multiplayer mode where players can team up or fight against each other.
• Challenging Difficulty is a core pillar, with permadeath, realistic ballistics, and punishing consequences for every mistake.

Why recommended

• First-person shooting with a focus on resource management and environmental hazards, echoing the survival horror elements of The Last of Us.
• Criteria — While not the primary focus, S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 features a multiplayer mode where players can team up or fight against each other.
• The Zone's unforgiving environment and dangerous anomalies create a constant sense of tension and challenge, similar to the struggles in The Last of Us.