Enjoy stealth games? The kind of game where you’re forced into the shadows, studying your target’s every move and knowing just when the precise moment is to strike. If so, then we have you covered. In this list, we will highlight some of the best upcoming stealth games we are looking forward to this year. Of course, don’t pay too much attention to the ranking, as we can very well see games shift around by the time they launch.
Disclaimer: Spectre, The Last Night, Ninja Simulator, I.G.I. Origins, Stargate: Timekeepers, Level Zero, The Lord of the Rings: Gollum and The Lost Wildwas removed as the games are now slated for 2023.
#10 Serial Cleaners
- Release date: September 22, 2022
- Developer: Draw Distance
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, iOS, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5
- Publishers: Draw Distance, 505 Games, Zhiyuan Network
Serial Cleaners is a very different kind of game no matter how you look at it. Because here, you play as for “cleaners” for the mob (you know, the people who get rid of messes?), and at the end of their careers they come together to retell the “stories of their glory days.”
But as they do…things start to not match up to what they were told happened in their jobs, and the truth about what really happened starts to become clearer and clearer…
Play as these four characters and be mindful of how you do your jobs. Do it quickly and efficiently, or play it “off the cuff’ and see how things turn out.
What is the dark truth hiding beneath it all? You’ll find out…
#9 Video Horror Society
- Developer: Hellbent Games
- Publisher: Hellbent Games
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
- Release date: July 18, 2022
What were to happen if the monsters you’ve seen in movies were suddenly to come to life and come after you? Video Horror Society is a 4v1 multiplayer games that allows you to understand that fear, and then some.
If you play as the monsters, of which there are multiple types with different abilities, you’ll have to “follow the script” to not just kill your prey, but to truly dominate them like a horror movie villain would.
Or, if you’re one of the teenagers trying to survive, you need to “flip the script” and use a variety of weapons in order to take down the monsters and survive the experience.
Your battles are meant to be “fit for the silver screen”, but who survives is up to you…
#8 Stray
- Release date: July 19, 2022
- Developer: BlueTwelve Studio
- Publisher: Annapurna Interactive
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows
Stray is a title that has been taking the world by storm ever since it was released. Mainly because it’s such a different game than anything we’ve had before.
In it, you play as a cat who via mysterious means has been abandoned by those that took care of it, and is now in a city that is devoid of humans…but are full of odd drones.
Now, you must wander around with a “unique friend” you meet along the way in order figure out the truth of the world, solve puzzles, and more.
What is the world of ours to a cat? You’re about to find out.
#7 Evil Nun: The Broken Mask
- Developer: Glowstick Entertainment
- Publisher: Keplerians, Glowstick Entertainment
- Platform: PC
- Release: 2022
Evil Nun: The Broken Mask is a horror game for players to sneak around in. Within the title, players are stepping into a role of a small child that’s taken into a religious camp. However, you’re soon tossed into a school where an evil and twisted nun is in charge. With hopes of catching all the children for punishment, players are forced into sneaking around the area. You’ll have to avoid the attention of the evil Sister Madeline, solve puzzles, and find a way to escape. This is a game being developed by a small indie studio looking to turn out thrilling new horror IPs. If you find this title interesting, you might want to look at some of the other works delivered by Glowstick Entertainment.
#6 Gotham Knights
- Developer: WB Games Montreal
- Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
- Platform: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S
- Release: 2022
Gotham Knights tell the story of the Batman family. It looks like we’re going to get a brand new unique storyline that wasn’t told previously where Batman is seemingly killed at the start of this game, and it’s up to his fellow allies to keep Gotham City safe. Villains are sure to start spreading around Gotham now that the Dark Knight is out of the picture, but with that said, we will have the likes of Bat Girl, Robin, Nightwing, and Red Hood, to keep the citizens safe from harm’s way. Each character has a unique outlook and playstyle. For instance, we know that Robin prefers taking a stealth route keeping away from direct attention when possible. Though, you can likely attempt to stay within the shadows and away from the attention of enemies regardless of the character you select.
#5 Sniper Elite 5
- Developer: Rebellion
- Publisher: Rebellion
- Platform: X/S, PS4, PS5, XBO, PC
- Release: NA
The Sniper Elite franchise has several installments readily available, and we’re getting ready for another one this year. Sniper Elite 5 will not change up anything drastically different from what we already know of this IP. Players within the game are still fighting against Nazis, focusing more on taking them out through a high-powered rifle. It’s a very tactical-focused game with a campaign to throw you in different environment locations. When you’re not actively going into a battle to fight off enemies, you can spend time tweaking your weapon with different scopes, stocks, barrels, and magazines.
#4 Hello Neighbor 2
- Developer: Dynamic Pixels, Eerie Guest Studios
- Publisher: TinyBuild
- Platform: XBO, X/S, PC
- Release: 2022
In Hello Neighbor 2, players will explore a large area of Raven Brooks rather than a single home from the first installment. It’s a game based on an investigation regarding the vanishing of certain neighborhood residents. However, it’s clear that something much more sinister is going on, and you’ll have to think carefully to avoid getting caught. The first game made players sit on the edge of their seats outside of solving puzzles. The AI learned from players’ previous moves and could potentially catch them easier in the following rounds. Now, instead of a single home to sneak around, there’s a whole town to explore and places to hide.
#3 Dragon Ball: The Breakers
- Developer: Dimps
- Publisher: Bandai Namco
- Platform: PS4, NS, X/S, PC, PS5, XBO
- Release: 2022
Dragon Ball has a long-lasting franchise, and there are a ton of great video games available. What you might find surprising is that this next game is not a fighting title. Instead, players are taking the role of either an iconic villain such as Cell or a survivor in this game. It’s the goal of survivors to complete various goals to escape the area. Meanwhile, the villain player is tasked with finding the survivors and taking them out. In a lot of ways, the game is a bit like Dead by Daylight. This should make for a thrilling party game to play with friends online when it launches later this year.
#2 Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla – Dawn of Ragnarok
- Developer: Ubisoft
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Platform: X/S, XBO, PS4, PS5, PC
- Release: March 10, 2022
Assassin’s Creed is a behemoth of a franchise. For years, the IP has thrived, and the currently mainline installment release is Assassin’s Creed: Valhalla. Ubisoft is keeping this game supported with updates and expansions. We’re getting another major expansion into the installment with Dawn of Ragnarok this year. With this expansion, we’re getting a storyline that has Evior having to take on the role of Odin and save the realms from eternal doom. Just like with the past game installments, we’re bound to see plenty of melee combat and stealth as you fight off different enemies that pop up along the way.
#1 A Plague Tale: Requiem
- Developer: Asobo Studio
- Publisher: Focus Entertainment
- Platform: NS, X/S, PC, PS5
- Release: 2022
A Plague Tale: Innocence was a breakout hit, and now a sequel is inbound this year. Within the game, players are still following the two mainline protagonists, Amicia and Hugo. Seeking a new home, the duo learns that Hugo’s curse will always be in the way of having a peaceful life. Fortunately, there is a prophecy that a small island may hold the key to curing Hugo. The journey will be harder than ever to get through, but the two will sneak and use their wits to avoid danger, along with the never-ending flood of rats readily nearby.
