Indiana Jones and the Great Circleproved to be a smash hit when it launched at the end of 2024, largely owing to its avant-garde mix of genres and perspectives as well as its faithful recreation of practically every facet of theIndiana Jonesseries. Whether it was swinging with Indy’s whip or punching a Nazi soldier in the face, each part of theGreat Circle’sgameplay loop feels unbelievably satisfying and is a treat for hardcore fans of the original films.
Of course, most games aren’t designed to last forever, and whileIndiana Jones and the Great Circleis so good, it quickly became one of thebest FPS games of 2024, it eventually ends. Luckily,there are a slew of other games that are perfect for those who enjoyed theGreat Circle. From FPS games with huge hub areas to sprawling adventures featuring a roguish protagonist, there are more than enough games to satiate even the most enthusiasticIndiana Jonesfan.
10Star Wars Outlaws (Ubisoft)
A Sci-Fi Scoundrel Open-World Adventure
Star Wars Outlawsmay not have gotten the bestreviews at launch, but it has since received a number of important updates that drastically improve its biggest flaws. However, even outside those minor issues,Star Wars Outlawsabsolutely delivers on the scoundrel fantasy thatIndiana Jones and the Great Circlealso supplies. Kay Vess may not be as charming as Indy, but she makes for a compelling protagonist thatIndiana Jonesfans are sure to love.
UnlikeIndiana Jones and the Great Circle,Star Wars Outlawsis a third-person open-world adventure game. It’s what a lot of people thought theGreat Circleought to be, which makes it a pretty appealing option. From high-stakes heists to explosive escapes,Star Wars Outlawshas everything a budding scoundrel could dream of as well as a number of seriously underappreciated innovations to the open-world formula.
9Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus (MachineGames)
From The Same Developer Of The Great Circle
Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossuscomes from MachineGames, the very talented folks behindIndiana Jones and the Great Circle. In a lot of ways,it is the blueprint for theGreat Circle, as, while a lot more linear, it too sees its all-American protagonist beating up a bunch of Nazis by whatever means necessary. It’s a gorgeously told, excellently written, and often hilarious story with high production values that almost match theGreat Circle’s.
Of course, it is the sequel to two other games,Wolfenstein: The New Orderand its prequel,The Old Blood, both of which are excellent games. These are absolutely worth playing first for those who have the time, butThe New Colossusis the series at its absolute best. There is alsoYoungblood, which adopts the open-world hub-based model thatIndiana Jones and the Great Circleperfected and is surprisingly a lot better than people believe.
8Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End (Naughty Dog)
An Indiana Jones-esque Adventure
Many believed that anIndiana Jonesgame would follow theUnchartedformula to a tee, and were likely surprised when that didn’t happen. Fortunately, that means thatIndiana Jonesfans who have never tried one ofPlayStation’s best seriesget the opportunity to see what all the fuss is about. Once again, much likeWolfenstein,it is recommended to play theUnchartedgames in order, but the fourth entry,A Thief’s End, is unquestionably the best.
Centering around a veryIndiana Jones-inspired protagonist, Nathan Drake,theUnchartedgames see players explore all kinds of exotic locales, including jungles, ruins, and temples, all of which feel like modern versions of Indiana Jones' own escapades. While it’s missing Nazis, theUnchartedseries has plenty of memorable villains as well as a lot of cinematic flair that’s sure to enticeIndiana Jonesfans.
7Dishonored (Arkane Studios)
An Immersive Stealthy First-Person Thriller
TheDishonoredseries hasn’t had a new entry in years, much to the chagrin of fans, but luckily the original games are so good that it doesn’t really matter. In fact,they’re the perfect games for those that enjoyedIndiana Jones and the Great Circle’sapproach to world design, stealth, and combat encounters, where getting into scrapes with Nazi soldiers is always an incredibly tense and potentially life-ending experience.
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Dishonoredis a truly exceptional immersive sim in which players must explore a rat-infested town, taking out targets and completing objectives, all at their own pace and in whatever fashion best suits them. There’s plenty of optional side content to complete and secrets to uncover for those who enjoyed theGreat Circle’sMysteries.Perhaps what makes this series so beloved is its approach to meaningful choices, as every action the player makes not only affects the story but the world around them too.
6Deus Ex: Mankind Divided (Eidos-Montréal)
One Of The Best Immersive Sims
Fortunately, for those that love immersive sims,Dishonoredisn’t the only game akin toIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, astheDeus Exgames also offer a similar experience, albeit set far into the future.Mankind Dividedwas the last entry and is closest to theGreat Circlein terms of production value, butHuman Revolutionis the best place to start for those who want to experience Adam Jensen’s full story.
Mankind Dividedis a semi-open-world experience that gives players multiple ways to approach each mission, depending on their skill set and gameplay preferences. It’s a cyberpunk adventure, one that doesn’t quite matchIndiana Jonesin tone, buta game that will nevertheless appeal to those who enjoyed theGreat Circle’soverall gameplay loop.
5Sniper Elite 5 (Rebellion Developments)
A Sandbox Sniper Experience
Sniper Elite 5is yet another sandbox game all about killing Nazisduring the 1940s.. Much likeIndiana Jones and the Great Circle, the best option inSniper Elite 5is not always going in guns blazing. Instead, players must practice caution as they attempt to methodically take down every soldier they can see, either by stealthily sneaking up on them or sniping them from afar.
TheSniper Eliteseries has been perfecting the sandbox sniper genre for quite some time now, andSniper Elite 5is by far thebest game in the series.The environments are bigger and bolder, the mission design more varied, and the enemy AI smarterthan ever.Sniper Elite 5is the perfect choice for those looking for a game with the same setting and gameplay style asIndiana Jones and the Great Circle.
4Strange Brigade (Rebellion Developments)
It’s Sniper Elite Meets Indiana Jones
Strange Brigadeis the often-overlooked fantasy third-person shooter from the same developer which created theSniper Elitegames. It only ever got one game, but it’s a pretty solid action-packed adventure, especially forIndiana Jonesfans.It puts players in the role of one of four daring adventurers as they venture into Ancient Egyptian ruins in the 1930sin an attempt to stop Seteki the Witch Queen from destroying the world.
With ruins to explore, puzzles to solve, and mummies to kill,Strange Brigadetakes the more fantastical elements of theIndiana Jonesseries and ramps them up to 11. While it is a third-person shooter and a lot more linear than theGreat Circle,Strange Brigadestill manages to capture the charm and wit of theIndiana Jonesseries, offering a strong experience for those craving more tomb-delving adventures.
3Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogy (Eidos-Montréal/Crystal Dynamics)
The Best Tomb Raider Games
Tomb Raiderwas the world of video games' answer to theIndiana Jonesfilms long beforeUnchartedcame around. While those original games are still worth playing - and the remastered versions make it easier than ever -the reboot trilogy, which includesTomb Raider: Definitive Edition,Rise of the Tomb Raider, andShadow of the Tomb Raider, offers easily the best iteration of the incredible Lara Croft.
Featuring plenty of puzzles, intense combat encounters, and a lot of tomb raiding, theTomb Raiderreboot trilogy is a must-play for those who lovedIndiana Jones and the Great Circle.
Tomb Raider: Definitive Survivor Trilogyis a far more grounded take on the world and mythos of Lara Croft, showing a woman who must fight to survive in a world where death looms around every corner. Featuring plenty of puzzles, intense combat encounters, and a lot of tomb raiding, theTomb Raiderreboot trilogy is a must-play for those who lovedIndiana Jones and the Great Circle.
2LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventures (Traveller’s Tales)
A Fantastic Retelling Of The Indiana Jones Films
LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventuresis a hilarious retelling of theIndiana Jonestrilogy, albeit made completely out of LEGO. It was one of the definingLEGOgames - alongside the earlyStar Warsentries - asit managed to both appeal to LEGO fans and children while completely capturing the spirit of the movies it was retelling.
Utilizing the trademark LEGO humor as well as some lightweight puzzles,LEGO Indiana Jones: The Original Adventurenever fails to entertain. Its smattering of references and easter eggs are also a lot of fun and are sure to delight hardcore fans. While a far cry from theGreat Circle- at least in terms of production values and gameplay style -this is the perfect game for those who want to relive the classicIndiana Jonesadventures in video game form.
1Metro Exodus (4A Games)
A Hub-Based First-Person Shooter
Metro Exodusreceived critical acclaim at launchthanks to its thoroughly engaging story, approach to world design, and captivating visuals. It is easily one of the best first-person shooters of all time, especially for sci-fi horror fans. However, most importantly,it is very similar toIndiana Jones and the Great Circlewhen it comes to its gameplay loop.
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There are many open-world FPS games, but only a few rare titles nail both aspects, blending an immersive first-person experience with a vast sandbox.
Players must explore vast semi-open areas, completing a range of objectives and optional content, while getting into tense scrapes with enemies using whatever they can find. While it doesn’t feature the same swashbuckling energy ofIndiana Jones and the Great Circle,Metro Exodusnevertheless encapsulates everything else that makes it such a great game and is well worth checking out.
