Games like Close to the Sun.
What to play if you like Close to the Sun.
Start with Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, A Plague Tale: Innocence, Mafia: Definitive Edition. These games share the strongest Game DNA signals with Close to the Sun., then show where the experience changes.
Alternatives, with the trade-offs visible
These are anonymous game-to-game comparisons, not personal recommendations or player-behaviour claims.
91% shared experienceHellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation
89% shared experienceA Plague Tale: Innocence
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation
89% shared experienceMafia: Definitive Edition
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation
87% shared experienceSTAR WARS Jedi: Survivor™
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation
86% shared experienceSekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation
83% shared experienceBatman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation and Atmosphere
83% shared experienceLIMBO
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation
81% shared experienceCONTROL Ultimate Edition
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation
81% shared experienceMafia III: Definitive Edition
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation
80% shared experienceINSIDE
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
80% shared experienceResident Evil 4
Preserves: Isolation and Exploration
80% shared experienceAlan Wake
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation
80% shared experienceMiddle-earth™: Shadow of War™
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation and Progression
79% shared experienceResident Evil 4 (2005)
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation
79% shared experienceShadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation and Discovery-driven
78% shared experienceResident Evil 7 Biohazard
Preserves: Isolation and Exploration
78% shared experienceSILENT HILL 2
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation and Atmosphere
77% shared experienceLife is Strange - Episode 1
Preserves: Exploration and Combat intensity
Changes: Isolation