The world’s pre-eminent snake-fearing archaeologist is making his long-awaited return to the world of video games soon but what if you can’t wait? Well, thankfully if you’re a big fan of hats, melting Nazis, and finding things that should be in a museum, then we’ve got good news because the world is full of games that could scratch those itches. Actually, did you know that if you took every game ever released and stacked them on top of each other, you’d have a lot of games? Fact.
With that in mind, we’ve chosen a selection of games below that, whilst all unique in their own ways, all hit on some of the main tropes and aspects of the upcoming release. Plus, there are also two games which are most definitely inspired by the original films. So without further delay, here’s our list of the best games like Indiana Jones and The Great Circle.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
If your main aim with Indiana Jones digital cosplay is fighting Nazis, then Wolfenstein is the series for you. Whilst the entire series is worth your time, if you’re looking for just one to jump into, then you’d do well to go with The New Colossus. A hugely cinematic FPS game filled to the brim with Nazi fighting action, it provides you with plenty of chances to just completely go wild with the violence. Oh, and it also happened made by MachineGames – developers on The Great Circle.
Thief
If your ideal Indy experience is one built around stealthy, where you love a plan and avoid getting caught, then Thief is for you. In Thief, as the name heavily implies, you plan heists and sneak around carrying out your perfectly made plans. While Indy tends to be a little louder with things, we think Thief channels the joy of the theoretical plan really well, and it’s also one of the best stealth games ever made.
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor channels the joy of being a badass who roams around fixing things and puts it in the body of a Jedi. You have to journey across the galaxy swinging your fancy, light sword, meeting plenty of cool characters, and getting through some seriously tough fights. It’s a bit more action-packed than your average Indiana Jones adventure, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing.
Tomb Raider Survivor Trilogy
Next on the list, we have the Tomb Raider Definitive Survivor Trilogy; the rebooted trilogy that gave us a grittier, more realistic Lara Croft experience compared to the somewhat lighter take in the original games. Don’t get us wrong, that isn’t a bad thing. The reboot games are sublime, and while the gritty tone is a little bit at odds with the general campness of the Indiana Jones films, it hits a very similar note, if you want games that fit the bill, you’ve got three of them.
Uncharted: Legacy Of Thieves Collection
Finally, we’ve got the Uncharted Legacy of Thieves Collection, which contains Uncharted 4 and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Whilst it’s a little weird to hop into the series at the end, these are by far the strongest games in the series and offer slightly different takes on the action-adventure genre. Ultimately, Nathan Drake is quite literally video gaming’s Indiana Jones, so it’s not a huge surprise that this is probably the best shout if you want a game that will your Indiana Jones itch ahead of Indiana Jones and The Great Circle.
