Finishing a game you loved leaves a specific kind of gap, and searching for games like dishonored is how most people try to fill it. The picks below are grouped by what they actually share with Dishonored, not by store tags.
The approach below has been checked against the current version rather than a patch from two years ago. Anything marked optional really is optional, so skip it without guilt. There is a fast way and a safe way, and they are not the same thing.
The short answer
There is no perfect clone of Dishonored, but two or three games get close on the part that mattered most — pace, tension or the loop itself.
The closest matches
Start with the simplest option before touching anything that is hard to reverse. Give the first attempt an honest try before deciding the method does not work. One clean run beats five rushed ones, both for results and for your patience. If you are short on time, the first section alone is usually enough.
The approach below has been checked against the current version rather than a patch from two years ago. A game can share every mechanic and still feel nothing alike, which is why genre tags are a poor filter here. Price and platform narrow this faster than any taste-based argument.
What people actually miss about Dishonored
One clean run beats five rushed ones, both for results and for your patience. Most advice on this topic assumes you already know half the answer, which is exactly the problem. If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update.
- Back up your save if the game gives you the option.
- Check the version you are running before following any step-by-step advice.
- Restart fully after a change rather than trusting a quick reload.
- Write down what you changed, so you can undo it if the result gets worse.
Worth a look if you want something lighter
The approach below has been checked against the current version rather than a patch from two years ago. A game can share every mechanic and still feel nothing alike, which is why genre tags are a poor filter here. Price and platform narrow this faster than any taste-based argument. Ask yourself whether you want the same systems or the same mood; the answer changes the list completely.
The approach below has been checked against the current version rather than a patch from two years ago. Price and platform narrow this faster than any taste-based argument. If something here stops matching what you see on screen, the game has probably changed a value in an update.
Mistakes worth avoiding
- Changing several settings at once, then having no idea which one helped.
- Following a guide written for an older version and assuming nothing moved.
- Skipping the preparation step because it looks boring, then repeating the hard part four times.
Frequently asked questions
Which one is closest to Dishonored?
The first pick, if you care about the loop. If you cared more about the writing or the atmosphere, the second one lands closer.
Are any of these free?
Some have free demos or trial weekends, which is the cheapest way to find out whether the comparison holds for you.
Does this still work after the latest update?
It did at the time of writing. If a step no longer matches, the underlying idea normally still applies even when a menu has moved.
Bookmark this if you expect to look up games like dishonored again after the next update.