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games like

The Last Guy

The Last Guy leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Puzzle - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION5 /10READS2 /10VARIANCE3 /10OPTIMIZATION7 /10

12 games like The Last Guy

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

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DishonoredPracticed Mastery · immersive sim

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: reads (2 vs 1) - Guard AI scripted, non-adaptive.

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Resident Evil 7: BiohazardPracticed Mastery · first-person survival horror

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: reads (2 vs 1) - Family AI follows scripted stalker scripts, never adapts to you

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SteamWorld Dig 2Practiced Mastery · mining platformer metroidvania

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: reads (2 vs 1) - Scripted enemies only

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildPracticed Mastery · open-world adventure

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 4). Biggest difference: execution (5 vs 4) - Parry timing and aiming matter but forgiving.

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UndertalePure Optimization · narrative RPG

Both lean on optimization about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: variance (3 vs 1) - Minimal randomness in encounters

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Silent Hill 2 (2001)Pure Optimization · psychological survival horror

Both lean on variance about the same (3 vs 3). Biggest difference: execution (5 vs 3) - Clunky combat is intentional; survival over precision

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BioShock 2Practiced Mastery · immersive shooter

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 5) - Plasmid combos and gear loadouts solvable.

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It Takes TwoPracticed Mastery · co-op platformer

Both lean on reads about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: optimization (7 vs 5) - Each chapter has an optimal movement approach once mechanics are learned

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Deus Ex: Human RevolutionPure Optimization · immersive sim RPG

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: reads (2 vs 1) - Guards use scripted alert states, not player-adaptive logic

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Papers, PleasePure Optimization · document inspection sim

Both lean on optimization about the same (7 vs 7). Biggest difference: reads (2 vs 0) - Entrants are generated, not adaptive opponents

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Prey (2017)Pure Optimization · immersive sim

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 4). Biggest difference: execution (5 vs 4) - Wrench and Gloo timing modest.

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SuperHotPracticed Mastery · puzzle FPS

Both lean on execution about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: reads (2 vs 0) - Red guys follow spawn scripts, not minds

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Game details

Released
2008
Developer
SCE Japan Studio
Platforms
PS3
Modes
Single player
IGDB critics
76/100
IGDB users
80/100
PuzzleActionScience fiction