Where are the Splinter Cell-inspired indie/AA games?

Jaded Alyx · Dec 9, 2021

Are there any?

I don't simply mean indie stealth games - there are several of those and many are directly influenced by Metal Gear and Metal Gear Solid. I mean those with that distinct Splinter Cell flavour where light and dark and making use of gadgets/items are important.

(btw how are those Styx games?)

Has anyone taken up the mantle?

Lightjolly · Dec 9, 2021

Aragami, take it or leave it

doops. · Dec 9, 2021

Mark of the Ninja

Jaded Alyx · Dec 9, 2021

Lightjolly said:
Aragami, take it or leave it

I left it.

PanicSignal said:
Mark of the Ninja

I guess, but I'm looking for third-person 3D like SC.

Mentalist · Dec 9, 2021

Most stealth games fall into the "throw a rock to distract enemy while moving through tall grass/crouch behind boxes. That's the go-to stealth design these days

doops. · Dec 9, 2021

Jaded Alyx said:
I left it.

I guess, but I'm looking for third-person 3D like SC.

In that case, Thief Deadly Shadows is the only one I can think of that's similar to Splinter Cell's mechanics. The Styx games may also be worth a look.

More_Badass · Dec 9, 2021

No light or shadow, but I feel like Shadow Tactics and Desperados 3 capture that gadget-driven carefully-observe-&-time-your-sneaking stealth better than anything else currently

Deleted member 13798 · Dec 9, 2021

Styx and the sequel.

Velvet Assassin

Maybe Plaque Tale, but that's a stretch.

There's not many. AA or indie stealth games typically have either well designed encounters with simple mechanics, or rudimentary stealth; 3rd person and gadgets narrows the field further.

Hitman, I guess? The new trilogy isn't really AAA per se, but is excellent.

LewieP · Dec 9, 2021

Intravenous on Steam

Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!

store.steampowered.com

speedomodel · Dec 9, 2021

Styx games are very fun budget games. Really like the world and characters.

Jaded Alyx · Dec 9, 2021

Fury451 said:
Velvet Assassin

This looks interesting but some of those user reviews give me pause.

LewieP said:
Intravenous on Steam

Teeth-clenching stealth, followed by tactical hardcore gunplay for those not looking for a quiet way in. Intravenous redefines challenging stealth-action and will keep you on the edge of your seat!

store.steampowered.com

This isn't really what I was looking for but reading more about it, it could be an interesting stand-in.

speedomodel said:
Styx games are very fun budget games. Really like the world and characters.

Yeh I have one of them in my Library but never tried it. I guess I should fix that.

Futaleufu · Dec 9, 2021

Death to Spies/Alekhine's Gun

RightChandMan · Dec 9, 2021

I don't know if this is what you are looking for, OP but I am fan of the Sniper Elite and Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts games as well.

Keyser S · Dec 9, 2021

Hello. I am using this thread to mention the best game of 2015

Ahti · Dec 9, 2021

More_Badass said:
No light or shadow, but I feel like Shadow Tactics and Desperados 3 capture that gadget-driven carefully-observe-&-time your sneaking stealth better than anything else currently

Absolutely.
BTW: they`ve just released the standalone expansion for Shadow Tactics:

Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice on Steam

Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.

store.steampowered.com

Wreckord Collection · Dec 9, 2021

Volume on Steam

Pure stealth action and infinite level creation from the award-winning studio behind Thomas Was Alone. Enter the Volume to halt Gisborne Industries' corruption and train the masses to rob from the rich. Features weekly content updates in curated Staff Picks section.

store.steampowered.com

EDIT: As Fury 451 mentioned, Velvet Assassin might fit the bill. It's not the most polished game out there, but I had a lot of fun with it.

Jaded Alyx · Dec 9, 2021

More_Badass said:
No light or shadow, but I feel like Shadow Tactics and Desperados 3 capture that gadget-driven carefully-observe-&-time-your-sneaking stealth better than anything else currently

Played 'em and appreciate 'em both.

Keyser S said:
Hello. I am using this thread to mention the best game of 2015

Eh....it's fine for what it is, but not at all like SC.

Wreckord Collection said:
Volume on Steam

Pure stealth action and infinite level creation from the award-winning studio behind Thomas Was Alone. Enter the Volume to halt Gisborne Industries' corruption and train the masses to rob from the rich. Features weekly content updates in curated Staff Picks section.

store.steampowered.com

EDIT: As Fury 451 mentioned, Velvet Assassin might fit the bill. It's not the most polished game out there, but I had a lot of fun with it.

It's honestly amazing just how many Steam games I've never heard of.

FatalT · Dec 9, 2021

I was hoping for more asymmetrical spies vs mercs games but that never really happened. That mode was AMAZING!

SolidSnack · Dec 9, 2021

Intruder on Steam

The ultimate spy-vs-guards simulator. Carefully sneak your way to the objective as Intruders or use the wide variety of tactical gadgets to trap your opponents as Guards. Intruder allows for stealth, teamwork, and environmental interactions never before seen in a multiplayer game.

store.steampowered.com

This game is basically indie Spies Vs Mercs. had a lot of fun with it at launch, but I think the playerbase is pretty small now.

KORNdog · Dec 9, 2021

A lot of them came and went in the PS2 generation. Stuff like rogue ops being a very blatant one.

Styx is a good one though. Both if them. Maybe a bit less splinter cell and more thief though.

Lowrys · Dec 9, 2021

Invisible Inc.

Yerffej · Dec 9, 2021

Lowrys said:
Invisible Inc.

Is nothing like Splinter Cell. It's good for what it is, though.

AHA-Lambda · Dec 9, 2021

Styx is probably the closest I can think of and they are really good games

oriic · Dec 9, 2021

HeRinger · Dec 9, 2021

Styx is the closest, including light and shadow mechanic. It's pretty good! I think it's on sale on Xbox.

Javier23 · Dec 9, 2021

SolidSnack said:
Intruder on Steam

The ultimate spy-vs-guards simulator. Carefully sneak your way to the objective as Intruders or use the wide variety of tactical gadgets to trap your opponents as Guards. Intruder allows for stealth, teamwork, and environmental interactions never before seen in a multiplayer game.

store.steampowered.com

This game is basically indie Spies Vs Mercs. had a lot of fun with it at launch, but I think the playerbase is pretty small now.

This. Great game that not that many people play.

Jawmuncher · Dec 9, 2021

This thread is mad depressing

litebrite · Dec 9, 2021

HeRinger said:
Styx is the closest, including light and shadow mechanic. It's pretty good! I think it's on sale on Xbox.

It is for $4.99 plus it was given out a while back for Games with Gold.

Jaded Alyx · Dec 9, 2021

SolidSnack said:
Intruder on Steam

The ultimate spy-vs-guards simulator. Carefully sneak your way to the objective as Intruders or use the wide variety of tactical gadgets to trap your opponents as Guards. Intruder allows for stealth, teamwork, and environmental interactions never before seen in a multiplayer game.

store.steampowered.com

This game is basically indie Spies Vs Mercs. had a lot of fun with it at launch, but I think the playerbase is pretty small now.

oriic said:

These are great but they're multiplayer only.

Jawmuncher said:
This thread is mad depressing

Indeed...

DuppoloGAF · Dec 9, 2021

Behind you, in the shadow

Filipus · Dec 9, 2021

More_Badass said:
No light or shadow, but I feel like Shadow Tactics and Desperados 3 capture that gadget-driven carefully-observe-&-time-your-sneaking stealth better than anything else currently

Not at all like Splinter Cell but this might interest those that love stealth.

Shadow Tactics: Aiko's Choice on Steam

Aiko's Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.

store.steampowered.com

Jimnymebob · Dec 9, 2021

I think it's just a very hard style of game to make well, and they need to be made well to be worth anything.
I'd welcome Splinter Cell inspired game as the replacement for the Souls inspired metroidvania roguelite with open arms.

speedomodel · Dec 10, 2021

Jaded Alyx said:
This looks interesting but some of those user reviews give me pause.

This isn't really what I was looking for but reading more about it, it could be an interesting stand-in.

Yeh I have one of them in my Library but never tried it. I guess I should fix that.

It really scratches the itch you're looking for. Again, if you go in knowing it's AA so has a bit of bad voice acting and so on, it's a wonderful experience. Really fun games. Have you looked into the recent Hitman games?

Shadow Dancer · Dec 10, 2021

Aragami 1&2, Styx 1&2.

Jaded Alyx · Dec 10, 2021

speedomodel said:
It really scratches the itch you're looking for. Again, if you go in knowing it's AA so has a bit of bad voice acting and so on, it's a wonderful experience. Really fun games. Have you looked into the recent Hitman games?

Yes, though I haven't gotten round to 3 yet. I just really miss Splinter Cell specifically. I recently bought the original Xbox version of Double Agent and it reminded me that there's barely anything else like it.

ket · Dec 10, 2021

the dark mod is a fan game engine that's inspired by the thief series: https://www.thedarkmod.com/

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