SAD STORY-DRIVEN GAMES LIKE SILENT HILL 2 OR SPEC OPS THE LINE WITH PLOT TWIST, NOT GAMES AFTER 2012

A compilation of sad, story-driven games similar to Silent Hill 2 or Spec Ops: The Line, all featuring unexpected plot twists. These games were released prior to 2012.

#01
Games like Final Fantasy VII

Final Fantasy VII

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, PS4, iPhone / iPad, Switch, Android, Xbox One, PS3
  • Release: 2013
  • Rating: 8.9/10
#02
Games like Half-Life 2

Half-Life 2

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Android
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 9.1/10
#03
Games like BioShock

BioShock

  • License: Commercial
  • Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Console, PS3, iPhone / iPad, Switch, PS4
  • Release: 2007
  • Rating: 8.3/10
#04
Games like Shadow of the Colossus

Shadow of the Colossus

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, Console, PS3, PS4
  • Release: 2005
  • Rating: 8.3/10
#05
Games like Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PS2, 3DS, Xbox 360, PS3, PS Vita, Switch, PC, PS4, XSX, PS5
  • Release: 2004
  • Rating: 8.4/10
#06
Games like Planescape: Torment

Planescape: Torment

  • License: n/a
  • Platforms: PC, iPhone / iPad, Mac, PS4, Switch, Android
  • Release: 1999
  • Rating: 8.3/10