The 30 Best PlayStation 4 Stealth Games

If you enjoy sneaking about and planning out your kills carefully, then we have the list for you. There are a plethora of stealth video game titles available in the market and each year a new mix of titles gets added to the list of must-haves in collections.

For those who own a PlayStation 4, we have looked at our personal favorite stealth video games that you can pick up and enjoy today. From futuristic steampunk settings to classic franchises, there’s a stealth game for just about everyone on our list.

Without further ado, here are our picks for the very best PlayStation 4 stealth video games. Take a look at our list and let us know some of your favorite stealth games by leaving a comment down below!

#30 Assassin’s Creed: Mirage

Platform:- PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S
Release Date:- October 05, 2023

Epic | PlayStation | Xbox

For an assassin, being stealthy is everything, and you must use those skills to complete the jobs you’re tasked with and stop evil at the source. For Assassin’s Creed Mirage, the use of stealth will be paramount as you wander around the city of Baghdad.

Set in the olden days of the city, you’ll wander around with tasks and quests to complete, and several of them will involve stealthily dealing with enemies.

Use whatever is around you to be sneaky, or use special weapons and items to mask where you are so your enemies never see or hear you coming.

So, are you ready to go, assassin? Assassin’s Creed: Mirage

#29 Five Nights at Freddy’s: Security Breach

• Developer: Steel Wool Studios
• Publishers: Scottgames
• Platforms: PS4, PS5, PC
• Release: December 2021

PC | PlayStation

I remember when Five Nights At Freddy’s was just a fledgling indie game that became incredibly popular through YouTube videos. Now we’re around a decade later with thirteen games released, and Five Nights At Freddy’s: Security Breach is the latest game in the series. In sharp contrast to previous games this one features only one night with free-roam gameplay in which it’s up to you to find your way out of this weird mall. You even enlist help of your own animatronic, with multiple endings awaiting you!

#28 Chernobylite

• Developer: The Farm 51
• Publisher: The Farm 51
• Platforms: PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
• Release: October 2019

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Chernobylite is a science-fiction survival horror RPG set in the Exclusion Zone of Chernobyl itself. There’s all sorts of terrifying and creepy beasts around this place, and it’s up to you to figure out how to survive with no guidance. Sure you COULD fight your way through the exclusion zone, but you could also scavenge and try to get as many supplies as you possibly can, allowing you to live as long as possible. It’s really your choice in this non-linear stealth survival horror RPG.

#27 Stray

• Developer: BlueTwelve Studio
• Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5
• Release: July 19, 2022

PC | PlayStation

Stray is a third-person adventure game where players control a stray cat (yes, you heard that correctly). You must traverse this underground city that the cat has fallen into by leaping across platform and climbing various obstacles – you know, things a cat would do. Players can interact with the surrounding environment, solve all kinds of different puzzles, and complete various tasks that help this little feline with its end game. You will not be alone though because helping you along the way your new little drone companion called B-12, and with this drone’s help, escaping this crazy android filled world will be a walk in the park, or a climb up a tree.

#26 Sekiro Shadows Die Twice

• Developer: FromSoftware
• Publisher: Activision
• Platform: PS4, Xbox One, Stadia, PC
• Release: March 2019

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is an incredibly difficult, incredibly fun stealth game in which you play as a samurai, taking on multiple huge bosses and discovering the secrets of this world. The story isn’t as simple as it may initially appear, but to say more would spoil the surprise! There’s one specific boss here that made me audibly gasp, and the game didn’t stop throwing things at me post that point. Truly one of the best games ever made.

#25 Little Nightmares 2

• Developer: Tarsier Studios
• Publisher: Bandai Namco
• Platforms: Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC, Stadia
• Release: February 2021

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

Little Nightmares II is both a puzzle-platformer, a stealth game and a horror game that serves as a prequel to the original Little Nightmares. It takes place in a 2.5D world that throws platforming, puzzles and terrifying creatures at you in a desperate effort to slow you down. Unlike the original game though, you can actually use objects to fight back and fight foes, using stealth and the darkness to avoid larger foes on your journey. There’s even a PS5 and Xbox Series X version, released late last year!

#24 Dying Light 2 Stay Human

• Developer: Techland
• Publisher: Techland
• Platform: PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC, Switch
• Release: February 4th 2022

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Dying Light 2 Stay Human is the long-awaited sequel to 2015’s Dying Light that centers around your survival in an unusual world. You can play through the campaign with your friends, battling zombies and the human scavengers that’ll do anything to get your supplies. A key focus on this game is parkour, just like with the first installment. By using parkour to maneuver around the map, you’ll have an upper hand in fleeing the area from danger and spotting a new spot to lose your enemies. Then there’s the different infected that you’ll have to carefully move around to avoid their attention.

#23 Styx: Shards of Darkness

• Developer: Cyanide
• Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
• Release: March 14, 2017

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Styx: Shards of Darkness is a stealth focused video game developed by Cyanide. Set as the third installment to the Of Orcs and Men series, players will take on the role of protagonist Styx. Overall, the narrative goal of the game is to infiltrate the Dark Elven city of Korangar in order to discover the reason between the new alliance of dark elves and dwarves.

If you enjoyed previous installments to Styx then you’ll find most of the gameplay elements have returned in this latest release. Styx will be able to turn invisible briefly, lay down traps and even clone himself in order to take out nearby enemies.

#22 Shadow of the Tomb Raider

• Developer: Crystal Dynamics
• Publisher: Square Enix
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
• Release: September 14, 2018

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

When Tomb Raider received its big reboot back in 2013, the series received a massive revival with new and veteran players enjoying the latest big adventure featuring Lara Croft. In 2015, a sequel to Tomb Raider landed into the market and much like the reboot, Rise of the Tomb Raider was a big hit.

Now gamers can enjoy the latest big release of the franchise known as Shadow of the Tomb Raider. The video game will be taking place after Rise of the Tomb Raider in which Lara Croft is off to find a Mayan relic that is connected to her late father. However, during the expedition, Lara accidentally sets off a Mayan apocalypse forcing her to save the world.

#21 Alien: Isolation

• Developer: Creative Assembly
• Publisher: Sega
• Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO
• Release: October 7, 2014

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

For fans of the horror film franchise Aliens, owning a copy of Alien: Isolation is automatically a must-have. However, if you’re unfamiliar with the film, you can still find some enjoyment from this video game title. Launched back in 2014, developers Creative Assembly has released this survival horror title for a variety of platforms over the years.

In terms of the film franchise, Alien: Isolation is set fifteen years after the events of Alien, where players will take on the role of Amanda Ripley, the daughter of Ellen Ripley who is on an investigation of tracking down the mysterious disappearance of her mother.

Much like the old school survival horror titles, Alien: Isolation has an emphasis on players avoiding the hostile alien enemy. Instead, gamers must rely on some stealth mechanics to maneuver around the game.

Alien: Isolation is a singleplayer journey and while there is a following, it’s unsure if we’ll see a sequel launch. Publishers to the video game, Sega, has stated that they are still considering putting out another title, but it’s unconfirmed if one is actually in the process.

#20 Echo

• Developer: Ultra Ultra
• Publisher: Ultra Ultra
• Platforms: PS4, PC
• Release: September 19, 2017

PC | PlayStation

Echo is an interesting narrative journey which follows a protagonist named En. En travels great lengths to reach a mansion of sorts that could unlock the possibility to bring back the life of a loved one, however, there is a massive obstacle in the way of your goal and that’s En herself. This game is played in somewhat of a loop where you’re set to freely explore this large mansion but there are several copies of En created along the way.

You’ll experience blackouts which will create these En copies, all of which will attempt to murder you. Though what’s more interesting is the fact that these characters learn from your previous night’s movements. If you’re a fan of gunplay then the En copies will be more prone to using the gun or if you attempt to be more silent, the En’s will also be more sneaky. This results in an adaptive video game where players will likely change up their strategy frequently.

#19 Days Gone

• Developer: SIE Bend Studio
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PS4
• Release: April 26, 2019

PC | PlayStation

Days Gone released to some rather mixed reviews from critics but it’s certainly a PlayStation 4 exclusive well worth checking out. This is a zombie post-apocalyptic video game that puts players into the role of a man named Deacon St. John, a former US war veteran turned outlaw drifter. The world quickly goes into haywire when a virus starts to turn people into mindless flesh-eating creatures and during your escape from an infected city, Deacon gets separated from his wife. Years pass by and you’re left drifting from one town to another, offering aid and gathering resources to stay alive, all while trying to piece together what happened to your missing wife.

It’s a narrative-driven story with plenty of areas to explore, people to meet and a variety of missions to tackle as you progress through the main campaign storyline. This is also a great stealth game as well because the world is full of hostilities, both undead, and the living. Interestingly enough the development team over at SIE Bend Studio was able to create massive hordes which mean carefully avoiding detection from a zombie. Not only can these creatures detect you from sight but also sound so scavenging for resources such as breaking into a vehicle or heavily guarded location may trigger alarms. As a result, players will have to carefully examine your area and deactivate anything that may alert unwanted trouble.

#18 Hitman Trilogy

• Developer: IO Interactive
• Publisher: IO Interactive
• Platforms: PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PS5, PC
• Release: January 2022

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

After the poorly received release of Hitman: Absolution and the long, long silence, people assumed that the Hitman series was dead. It turns out however that those thoughts were completely unfounded. Hitman 1, Hitman 2 and Hitman 3 are not only incredible games, but they’re also some of the best in the series. Seriously! There’s some many options and so many different ways to take out your targets that you could be doing this for a hell of a long time. Good luck Agent 47.

#17 Aragami

• Developer: Lince Works
• Publisher: Maximum Games
• Platforms: PS4, PC
• Release: October 4, 2016

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

In this third-person stealth game Aragami, players are cast into the role of an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. This is a heavily influenced old school stealth title where players are forced to be crafty with their take downs and quick to flee the scene when caught. However, there is some slight ability to choose a play style as you progress.

#16 Assassin’s Creed Origins

• Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
• Release: October 27, 2017

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

Assassin’s Creed Origins is one of the latest installment within the Assassin’s Creed series. Players are taken to the end of the Ptolemaic period in Egypt as they witness the origins of the conflict that is the Brotherhood of Assassins and the Templar Order.

Being an Assassin’s Creed game, you can expect a heavy emphasis on stealth with Origins being more opened world to explore during your game progression.

#15 Watch Dogs 2

• Developer: Ubisoft
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PS4, XBO, PC
• Release: November 15, 2016

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

After the success Ubisoft had with their new IP Watch Dogs, a sequel, Watch Dogs 2, was released back in 2016. This time around, players are taken to the San Francisco Bay Area to explore and cause havoc by hacking various terminals connecting to city functions or personal smartphones.

Much of the same gameplay mechanics are present, though the developers did make a few overhauls such as driving. Players can use their tech gadgets and know how to use against the enemy while keeping a low profile.

#14 Assassin’s Creed Valhalla

• Developers: Ubisoft
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, PS5, X/S
• Release: November 10, 2020

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

The Assassin’s Creed series is built upon the foundations of stealth gameplay. Its most recent title, Assassin’s Creed Valhalla, makes great use of stealth tactics in its Viking-era RPG adventure, should you prefer to be a sneakier, assassinating kind of Viking as opposed to a battle-hungry warrior. The choice is yours, as you’ll have plenty of targets to work your way through as you sneak through bandit camps, infiltrate fortresses and take down the Anglo-Saxons and clandestine cultists in the game as you see fit. Assassin’s Creed Valhalla has plenty of opportunities for stealth tactics as you’ll need to assassinate various members of the Order of Ancients whilst trying to remain undetected. It’s a fantastic game with lots of historical contexts to get to grips with while you’re sneaking across the rooftops of early medieval England and Norway.

#13 Assassin’s Creed Odyssey

• Developers: Ubisoft
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
• Release: October 5, 2018

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is set in 431 BCE where players will have the choice of being a mercenary that fights for Athens and the Delian League or the Peloponnesian League led by Sparta. Either way, players will be a descendant of Spartan King Leonidas I during the Peloponnesian War.

Much like the previous Assassin’s Creed installments, Assassin’s Creed Odyssey will feature a modern day protagonist as well. Ubisoft will be reintroducing players to Layla Hassan who was present during Assassin’s Creed Origins.

Developers over at Ubisoft also delivered a more RPG progressive system in this title which ranges from dialogue choices to a skill tree that can help in aspects such as stealth and combat.

#12 Ghost of Tsushima Director’s Cut

• Developer: Sucker Punch
• Publisher: Sony SIE
• Platforms: PS4, PS5
• Release: August 2021

PlayStation

Ghost Of Tsushima is one of the best PlayStation games of all time. No hyperbole, it’s got an incredible soundtrack, a beautiful open world, wonderful combat, a wonderful story, amazing characters, it’s basically got it all. It’s emotionally devasting yet also incredible addictive, and it’s totally worth your time. Not only do you get the incredible base game in this package, you also get the DLC! It’s an incredible addition to an already amazing game, and this world is just one of the best things I’ve ever experienced.

#11 Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

• Developer: Eidos Montreal
• Publisher: Square Enix
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
• Release: August 23, 2016

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided takes place in 2029, exactly two years after the events of Deus Ex: Human Revolution. Players will once again step into the shoes of Adam Jensen as he seeks out the Illuminati, a group that was responsible for the Aug Incident of Deus Ex: Human Revolution.

Adam Jensen is an augmented former private security officer that is now working with a special Interpol unit known as Task Force 29. Set to seek out terrorist groups, players will use their augmentations to stealthily take down the enemy or enter restricted areas undetected.

#10 Tomb Raider

• Developer: Crystal Dynamics
• Publisher: Square Enix
• Platforms: PC, PS3, X360, PS4, XBO
• Release: March 5, 2013

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Tomb Raider has been around for years since its release on the original PlayStation. However, developers Crystal Dynamics gave the video game title a proper reboot showing Lara Croft as a vulnerable young woman trapped alone on a hostile island.

It’s through this adventure title that Lara Croft becomes the famed tough Tomb Raider who must stop supernatural entities and opposing forces while using the element of surprise to her advantage.

#9 Rise of the Tomb Raider

• Developer: Crystal Dynamics
• Publisher: Square Enix
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, X360
• Release: November 10, 2015

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Set as the sequel to the reboot Tomb Raider, Rise of the Tomb Raider tells the story of Lara Croft who has become labeled insane with the organization Trinity covering up the events that took place in Yamatai. Now to prove she’s not insane, Lara Croft must make her way into the ancient city of Kitezh.

What the city contains may prove to be something of use in order to prove to those who’ve doubted her. Unlike Tomb Raider, this latest installment has Lara Croft with a few well tuned skills in which she can put to use.

#8 Horizon Zero Dawn

• Developer: Guerrilla Games
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PS4
• Release: February 28, 2017

PC | PlayStation

Within Horizon Zero Dawn civilizations has mysteriously fallen with cities only a shell of its previously glorified locations. Now only small tribal groups remain with giant mechanical beasts roam the world openly. The plot will revolve around a female hunter named Aloy who sets out on a journey to explore the open world, meet with other tribes, and potentially learn of the reason she was banished from the tribe when she was just a baby.

Likewise, because this world if filled with hostile enemies both human and mechanical, Aloy will need to use her cunning and stealth to freely roam around the world in order to avoid conflict. Otherwise, sneaking about may help pin down just how to perform your next attack.

#7 Horizon Forbidden West

• Developer: Guerrilla Games
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PS4, PS5
• Release: February 18, 2022

PlayStation

Horizon Zero Dawn was a huge hit that was set in the distant future long after mankind had fallen, leaving humanity to live among themselves in small tribal groups. The narrative mainly revolved around Aloy, who was banished from her tribe as a baby, and as a result, she sets out on a quest to figure out where she belongs in this world that giant mechanical beasts dominate. Now we have a new video game installment called Horizon Forbidden West.

Aloy has a new challenging quest to take on. After a plague has taken over the world, dooming all living things, players will have to venture to the west coast in hopes of finding the source of this plague and saving humanity from destruction. With that said, Aloy will find new mechanical beasts and other hostile tribes that have taken control of these robotic creatures while also claiming territories she will need to venture through. Just like the first game installment, players can use stealth to their advantage. This could be anything from hiding in tall grass or throwing a rock to distract enemies.

#6 Dishonored 2

• Developer: Arkane Studios
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
• Release: November 11, 2016

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Dishonored 2 is an action-adventure stealth video game title that takes place fifteen years after the events of Dishonored.

Within Dishonored 2, Empress Emily Kaldwin is deposed by an otherworldly usurper. Players at the start of the video game will have the option to go through the video game as either Emily Kaldwin or her father and bodyguard Corvo Attano.

Both characters will have abilities which can be forfeited as the game story will offer a wide variety of ways to progress through the game. Players can opt to go with a more stealth or action-filled approach as they attempt to reclaim the throne to its rightful owner, Emily Kaldwin.

#5 Dishonored

• Developer: Arkane Studios
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO
• Release: October 9, 2012

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Within Dishonored players step into the role of Corvo, a man who contains supernatural abilities. There’s a big emphasis on using stealth to your advantage during combat or roaming around the city locations. Likewise, there is a bit of a steampunk futuristic setting offering some unique gadgets and weapons when battling against the enemies.

While the game is the first installment to the franchise with a sequel already available to enjoy, the first title remains to be the better title at the moment. Likewise, we highly recommend playing this game prior to picking up our previous point, Dishonored 2.

#4 Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

• Developer: Konami
• Publisher: Konami
• Platforms: PC, PS3, PS4, X360, XBO
• Release: September 1, 2015

PC | Xbox | PlayStation

Taking place after the events of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, players can enjoy the last installment of the beloved franchise in which was directed under Hideo Kojima. Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain follows Snake as he goes through a new mission that takes him to a Soviet-occupied Afghanistan territory.

During the journey, Snake seeks his revenge on those who destroyed his forces during the ending of Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes, however, to do so, Snake will be exploring an open world environment. For fans of the franchise, this latest installment is seen to be a bit different in terms of the gameplay with this time around, developers have allowed players a little more freedom when it comes to completing objectives.

#3 A Plague Tale Innocence

• Developer: Asobo Studio
• Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
• Platforms: PS4, XBO, PS5, X/S, NS, PC
• Release: May 14, 2019

PC | Xbox | PlayStation | Nintendo

Stealth is crucial to your survival in A Plague Tale Innocence. This gorgeously detailed and emotionally compelling adventure sees players stepping into the role of young protagonist Amicia de Rune and her little brother Hugo. Finding themselves suddenly on the run from their family home and hunted down across the beautiful but plague-addled French countryside, Amicia will need all the stealth tactics she can muster if she’s to keep herself and Hugo alive and out of the clutches of their pursuers. Players will need to keep their wits about them at all times as the stealth gameplay mechanics really do require a lot of concentration. Amicia has little to no weaponry save from a slingshot at her disposal, so evasion and hiding tactics really do make a difference in this game. A must-play for stealth fans.

#2 The Last of Us Remastered

• Developer: Naughty Dog
• Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
• Platforms: PS3
• Release: June 14, 2013

PlayStation

The Last of Us saw countless awards once the studio unleashed this video game into the market. This is an action-adventure survival horror type video game set in a world where a disease that turns people into mindless creatures similar to zombies has started to spread globally. Players take on the role of Joe who must deliver a young girl named Ellie to a group safely across the United States. With bandits, thieves, military, and lastly, infected between Joel and his objective, players will have to carefully maneuver around the levels.

While gamers can go through the game blasting away the zombie creatures and other threats, ideally most of the situations you’ll come across will call for Joel to sneak past enemies and subdue them without drawing too much attention.

#1 The Last of Us Part 2

• Developer: Naughty Dog
• Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
• Platforms: PS4
• Release: June 19, 2020

PlayStation

Naughty Dog knows how to make a compelling cinematic video game experience. With the likes of Uncharted and The Last of Us, the developers continue to push the level of detail and storytelling with each video game release. The Last of Us was such a massive hit when it launched on the PlayStation 3, that Naughty Dog was quick to bring out a remastered edition for the PlayStation 4. Now after a few years of waiting, fans of the franchise were able to dive back into the world of The Last of Us with The Last of Us Part 2. Don’t worry, we won’t spoil anything here so if you haven’t played the game yet then you’re still in luck.

The Last of Us Part 2 takes place a few years after the events of the first game where Ellie and Joel have taken up in a small town where they attempt to make the best of things. Players this time around step into the role of Ellie who experiences a tragic event that leaves her going out once again to seek revenge. However, the developers really crafted up a longer game. Not only is the campaign lengthy, but the level set pieces are rather large giving players more ability to roam and explore areas. Of course, this is still very much a pandemic world and that means having to maneuver carefully around the area whether it’s due to the infected or living hostiles. Since Ellie is quite a bit smaller than Joel, she’s not one for brute force. Instead, fleeing large areas to get cover and hiding from sight is ideal. Ellie can even drop down in large grassy areas to disguise themselves from hostile enemies.

Disclaimer: This list was updated on 9/23/22.