20 Best Stealth Video Games Of All Time

4. The Last Of Us

As far as stealth games go, there isn't a single one that is as frightening as The Last of Us. Whether you're hiding in fear from the Clickers or even human enemies, The Last of Us pulls you into its world in the most believable and delightfully scary ways. Naughty Dog creates a world that feels lived in, tasking you with navigating its terrifying challenges with the utmost precision. It's easy to get lost in the hide and seek game that The Last of Us plays with you, where every move could spell your doom. Part of the stealth experience is that fear of getting caught, and The Last of Us introduces some horrific enemies that taunt you with the possible threat of death. Entire sequences in the game rely on your skills being honed to their max, leaving you in a room with the truly terrifying Clickers and letting you figure out how to escape them. The Last of Us banks on its stealth to keep you going, and thanks to Naughty Dog's unmatched pacing, the game succeeds in creating one of the most harrowing stealth games ever.
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