1. The Last of Us

The Last of Us dips us into a well of suffering until we’re neck deep in despair.

This PlayStation exclusive has you controlling Joel and his ward, Ellie. Joel knows how to fight, but he’s no Navy SEAL. Ellie is intelligent, resourceful, and tough, but she’s just a kid. So how do they survive in a world ruled by murderous infected and equally vile bandits?

"I don't want to use this, but I will if I have to..."

By playing smart. Why attack armed brigands head-on when you can sneak up on them and pick them off, one by one? Why even attempt to kill a Clicker (that usually ends in death, anyway) when you can creep past him, using the shadows and the environment for concealment?

But it’s never that easy. Enemies are smart, and they often come in droves. Supplies are limited, while weapons fall apart without maintenance. All these elements are what lend the game its aura of hopelessness and desperation, making it a truly suspenseful experience.

Because it effortlessly combines the stealth and survival horror genres in one exquisite package, The Last of Us is truly deserving of the title, “modern classic.”

A life-or-death situation

Happer times

Honorable Mentions:

We love 2014’s soft reboot of Thief, but we feel it’s a shadow of the first two games in the franchise, which were released between 1998 and 2000.

Though not a pure stealth game, open world first-person shooter Far Cry 3 has excellent stealth elements that give most stealth games a run for their money.

How about you, fellow PC gamers? What do you think are the best stealth games on the planet? Tell us in the comments section below!

You can also check out our other articles, including one about Twin Souls, an upcoming ninja-themed stealth game.

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