Rank 01Why this
Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- 2025
Games like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
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Players who liked METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN also play
The closest matches to METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN: METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER, Dishonored, HITMAN World of Assassination, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT, and Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Same atmospheric mood as METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2012
Rank 03- $29.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2022
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Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Why this: Same immersive mood as METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
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Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Why this: Shares non lethal takedowns with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER
Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
- 85% of 7,547 reviews
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- 5Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Same immersive mood as METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
- 94% of 85,661 reviews
- 6Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Shares non lethal takedowns with METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
- 91% of 13,248 reviews
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- 10Red Dead Redemption 2
Also Horses and Third-Person Shooter, like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
- 92% of 295,872 reviews
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- 13Batman: Arkham City - Game of the Year Edition
Also Stealth and Cinematic, like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
- 96% of 25,745 reviews
- 14Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2
Also Stealth and Tactical, like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
- 70% of 3,902 reviews
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- Released: 2015
- Developer: KONAMI
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 92% of 41,413 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure
- Metacritic 91
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Buddy system adds tactical depth
- Gear development feels rewarding
- Non lethal play adds challenge
- Atmospheric
- Contemplative
- Immersive
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HITMAN™
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
Why this: Same immersive mood as METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN at current Steam store prices.
Rise of the Tomb Raider™
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2
Why this: Also Stealth and Tactical, like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
Assassin’s Creed® Rogue
Why this: Also Stealth and Cinematic, like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
Far Cry®
Why this: Same tense mood as METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Dishonored
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Why this: Same immersive mood as METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: GROUND ZEROES
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
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METAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
Why this: Also Third-Person Shooter and Stealth, like METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
Castlevania Dominus Collection
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN.
About METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
The closest matches to METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN: METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER, Dishonored, HITMAN World of Assassination, DEATH STRANDING DIRECTOR'S CUT, and Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is your kind of game, the closest matches are METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER, Dishonored and HITMAN World of Assassination — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, contemplative and immersive, and single out its buddy system and fast travel via box. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is an action-adventure game set in a modern military setting, developed and published by KONAMI in 2015. The title supports a buddy system that adds tactical depth to missions and offers gear development that players describe as rewarding. Players can employ non-lethal takedowns, and open-world freedom enables creative approaches to completing objectives. Stealth penalties escalate when detected, contributing to tense gameplay that players describe as atmospheric, immersive, and contemplative. The game costs $19.99 USD and runs on Steam Deck in a playable state. It holds a Metacritic score of 91 and a 92% positive rating from 41,413 Steam reviews.
About METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN: Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
Is METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 92% of 41,413 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 88% positive across 343 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 68 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Buddy system adds tactical depth
- Gear development feels rewarding
- Non lethal play adds challenge
- Open world freedom enables creative approaches
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“First MGS game for me. Chapter 1 was actually really good story had me hooked, stealth missions were fun, wanted to keep playing. Then Chapter 2 hit. Same missions over and over, same stealth stuff recycled, and on top of that you're…”
People who play it also play: METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER, Dishonored, HITMAN World of Assassination
Frequently asked about METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
Can I run it?
Does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN run on Steam Deck?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN cost?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN are METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER, Dishonored, HITMAN World of Assassination.
Who developed METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN?
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN was developed by KONAMI.