Ghostwire: Tokyo similar games & best alternatives

Ghostwire: Tokyo

PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5 • 2022

Should you play it?

Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.

What works
  • Beautiful and detailed tokyo setting
  • Immersive japanese folklore and supernatural atmosphere
  • Engaging exploration and collectibles
  • Unique elemental combat system
  • Petting and feeding cats and dogs
Things to keep in mind
  • Combat can be repetitive and simple
  • Story pacing uneven and somewhat short
  • Side quests sometimes feel like busywork
  • Some technical issues and performance drops reported
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Disney Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Ghostwire: Tokyo: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Expression, Fellowship, Cooperation, Status. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Expression, Exploration, Relaxation.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

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    "Players can freely explore an open world, choose characters with unique abilities, and decide which quests to pursue."

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    "Players can explore an open world Tokyo freely, choose when and where to do side quests and collectibles, and upgrade abilities in a skill tree, allowing personal control over progression."

  • Competence

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    "Combat involves skill-based timed hits and strategy with elemental weaknesses, but is generally easy and sometimes repetitive."

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    "Combat involves skillful timing and aiming with elemental powers, but is described as relatively simple and repetitive, with moderate challenge especially on higher difficulties."

  • Competition

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    "The game focuses on single-player experience without ranked modes or leaderboards; players engage at their own pace without social comparison."

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    "The game focuses on single-player experience without competitive modes or leaderboards; players progress at their own pace without social comparison."

  • Continuation

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    "Many players report long playtimes and habitual engagement, with side quests and collectibles encouraging extended play."

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    "Many players report long playtimes with side quests and collectibles, indicating habitual engagement and attachment to the game world."

  • Cooperation

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    "The game is strictly single-player with no cooperative or multiplayer elements."

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    "The game is strictly single-player with no cooperative multiplayer or teamwork elements."

  • Creativity

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    "Players can customize characters’ equipment and develop skills, but gameplay follows established combat and strategy patterns."

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    "Players can customize character outfits and upgrade skills, but gameplay mostly follows predefined structures and combat patterns."

  • Domination

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are individual and cooperative dominance is absent."

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    "No evidence of exerting control over others; interactions are individual and cooperative dominance is absent."

  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game to immerse themselves in a mysterious, supernatural world, escaping real life through exploration and story."

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    "Players use the game to immerse in a detailed supernatural Tokyo setting, escaping real life through exploration, story, and atmosphere."

  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in story, folklore, and atmosphere rather than obligation or pressure."

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest in Japanese folklore, story, and exploration rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting

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    "Players explore different game modes, skill builds, and strategies, though some routines develop over time."

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    "Players experiment with different elemental powers and skill upgrades, but combat and exploration follow familiar open-world RPG patterns."

  • Exploration

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    "Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, and lore in a large open world."

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    "Strong emphasis on discovering new areas, secrets, collectibles, and lore throughout a detailed open-world Tokyo."

  • Expression

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    "Some character customization with outfits and accessories allows personal expression, though limited in scope."

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    "Character outfit customization and some cosmetic options allow personal expression, though limited to available presets."

  • Fantasy

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    "The game features supernatural spirits, Japanese folklore, and a surreal horror atmosphere, strongly emphasizing imaginative fiction."

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    "The game is steeped in Japanese supernatural folklore, yokai, and ghost hunting with imaginative and mythical elements."

  • Fellowship

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    "Minimal social connection; mostly solitary experience with limited NPC interaction."

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    "Minimal social interaction; the experience is primarily solitary with limited emotional connection beyond NPC banter."

  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills, learn combat tactics, and progress through story and character development."

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    "Players develop skills, learn combat mechanics, and gain knowledge of Japanese folklore, supporting personal development."

  • Health

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    "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity or health-related gameplay."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during combat and exploration; not designed for background or casual intermittent play."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Players accumulate items, skills, and upgrades; quests and leveling provide clear progression."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Atmospheric exploration offers moments of calm and flow, though combat can introduce tension."

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    "Atmospheric exploration and story provide moments of flow and relaxation, though combat can add tension."

  • Sensation

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    "Visually stunning graphics, animations, and sound design provide rich sensory stimulation."

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  • Status

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    "No social status or recognition systems; achievements and progress are personal and not publicly ranked."

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    "No social status or recognition systems; achievements and progress are personal and not publicly ranked."

  • Story

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    "Narrative immersion with character development and ongoing plot, though some find story pacing uneven."

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    "Narrative immersion with character interactions and a supernatural plot, though some find story pacing uneven."

  • Strategy

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    "Combat involves some timing and resource management, but overall strategy depth is limited."

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    "Combat requires some tactical use of elemental powers and timing, but overall strategy depth is limited."

  • Thrill

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    "Some suspense and eerie moments, but horror elements are mild and not highly intense."

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  • Value

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  • Violence

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    "Combat involves attacking and defeating enemies with magical spells."

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  • Survival

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