Category: Stealth

Stealth games focus on players using cunning and strategy to avoid detection, relying on stealth tactics instead of direct combat. In these games, players typically control a character who must navigate through environments filled with enemies or surveillance systems. The objective is often to infiltrate secure locations, gather information, or complete objectives while avoiding being noticed.

Gameplay revolves around staying in the shadows, using distractions, and hiding from enemies. Tools like disguises, gadgets, and the environment itself become essential for success. Success is often measured by how quietly and inconspicuously players can complete their tasks without raising alarms or triggering combat.

These games typically offer a slower, more methodical pace where planning and patience are key. They can challenge players’ ability to think critically and adapt to evolving situations, with failure often leading to being detected, which might escalate into combat or force players to restart sections of the game.

Popular stealth games include *Metal Gear Solid*, *Assassin’s Creed*, *Hitman*, and *Dishonored*, where the experience emphasizes stealth over brute force.