Red Dead Redemption 2 fans can find similar games to scratch their Revisionist-Western itch
After finishing Rockstar's latest opus, players may be in the mood for more Western-themed action-adventure games. Fortunately, there are plenty of Western games that offer a similar experience to Red Dead Redemption 2.
A prequel to the first Red Dead Redemption, the latest Red Dead Redemption 2 lets players become outlaw Arthur Morgan as he tries to save the Old West from chaos. In the in-game world, players could go after bounties, help strangers, or find the best horse. Here are the best Western games that players can play right now to scratch that Red Dead Redemption itch.
Evil West
This is a supernatural twist on a Western, where players hunt vampires and werewolves in the Wild West frontier. The story takes place in a small town where many residents have been killed off by the aforementioned vampires. The game focuses on protagonist Jesse Rentier, a member of a vampire-hunting group called the Rentier Institute.
The game allows players to use more advanced weaponry to take on eerie vampire bosses and average cowboys. The addition of well-developed RPG elements, such as leveling up and new abilities, makes Evil West a more immersive experience. Co-op gameplay also makes this game more fun, allowing players to work with friends to take on eerie vampire bosses and challenge average cowboys.
Play Evil West now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Fallen Order was a surprise hit for Star Wars fans, introducing Cal Kestis as a gunslinger with new lightsaber stances and open-world exploration. Survivor is the sequel fans have been waiting for, with even more well-developed characters and a narrative that focuses on morality and unrelenting challenges.
Survivor takes place between the first and second games in the Fallen Order series. Cal is now a Padawan at the Jedi Academy, but his training is cut short when the Empire is searching for him. The narrative is immersive and has plenty of fan-favorite characters to interact with.
Play Star Wars Jedi: Survivor now on PS5.
Hunt: Showdown
Hunt: Showdown is a unique multiplayer game set in the same era as RDR2. Hunt: Showdown offers a different take on the Wild West, with first-person shooter gameplay and zombie enemies.
The game offers two main modes: Bounty Hunt Mode and Quick Play Mode. In Bounty Hunt, players and a group of other players compete to take down an AI-controlled Boss Monster. On the other hand, in Quick Play Mode, players can enjoy a more relaxed experience while hunting human players.
Play Hunt: Showdown now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag
In Assassin's Creed 4 Black Flag, players become pirates - but only for a short while. Set during the Golden Age of Piracy, the game offers the same open-world gameplay and moral choices players would expect from Red Dead Redemption 2.
The game allows players to explore the seas and complete various activities and side quests. Like RDR2, there's a lot of scope for players to indulge in their own activities or complete the main storyline. The game shares similarities to RDR2 in terms of open-world gameplay and moral choices.
Play Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag now on PS4.
Mafia
Mafia is another open-world game set in the 1930s, where players become part of the Salieri Crime Family, dealing with rival gangs and the police. Mafia also has a wanted system, much like RDR2. It also offers a third-person perspective, making it rather immersive.
While RDR2 focuses on the Old West, Mafia is set in the world of gangsters. Much like RDR2, Mafia offers a unique experience of leading a team on a dangerous mission to save the galaxy. The Mafia series has a similar narrative to RDR2, with well-developed side characters who are just as important to the story as the main character.
Play Mafia now on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
Bound in Blood is the prequel to Call of Juarez: Gunslinger and offers an open-world experience similar to RDR2. Here, players take on the roles of two brothers who deserted the Confederate States Army and attempt to hide their identity.
This game offers a new frontier for players to explore, with an abundance of side quests and activities.
