Discover 10 epic God of War-like adventures to pass the time until Laufey’s release
Santa Monica Studio surprised the gaming community by announcing the highly anticipated God of War: Laufey, a new hack and slash title that will explore the story of Faye, the late wife of Kratos and mother of Atreus. Faye’s journey will take place in Everywhen, an afterlife where different mythologies are in conflict.
The new game received an extensive gameplay trailer, just over 20 minutes long, revealing details of the adventure. Although Santa Monica Studio has not yet released an official release date, Bloomberg journalist Jason Schreier suggested that God of War: Laufey could arrive in 2027.
Schreier highlighted that the announcement, even without a firm date, indicates that the title is not “years away”, suggesting advanced development compared to other major releases that take time to arrive after being revealed.
In the plot, Faye’s journey in God of War: Laufey will begin during the initial events of the God of War reboot, released in 2018, and should extend until the outcome seen in Ragnarök.
For fans eager for the arrival of God of War: Laufey, we have prepared a list of games that can fill the time. It is highly recommended that, before exploring this selection, players enjoy the Norse saga and the original God of War trilogy if they have not already done so. The order of the following titles is random.
Pillars that define the similarity with God of War
The Norse saga of God of War has achieved notable success in reimagining Kratos into a third-person action experience, focusing on cinematic elements and a deep narrative. However, the series’ origins date back to the 2000s, when the Spartan warrior established itself on the PlayStation 2 as one of the most influential hack and slash games in the history of video games, setting a high standard for the genre.
Finding games that perfectly resemble God of War, especially at a AAA level of production, is a challenge. This is due to the unique combination of visceral combat, epic scale and in-depth narrative that the Sony franchise has managed to consolidate throughout its evolution, making it a benchmark. However, the gaming universe offers many options for those looking for specific elements from the series, whether exploring mythologies or combat mechanics that refer to Kratos’ style.
The central idea of the list is to present games that incorporate at least one of the fundamental pillars of the acclaimed franchise: intense physical combat, environments with a monumental scale, an engaging progression system, immersive cinematic narrative, exploration of different mythologies or confrontations against memorable bosses.
8. Darksiders: brutal combat for hack and slash fans
Darksiders appears as an excellent suggestion for those looking for intense and brutal battles, with a style reminiscent of classic hack and slash. Players who enjoy robust weaponry and the challenge of facing colossal bosses will certainly find fun in this title. Although there are those who resist direct comparisons with God of War, it is rare for a fan of one franchise not to be enchanted by the other.
The remastered versions of the first two chapters of the series, in addition to Darksiders 3, are widely available on current platforms and frequently go on sale, ensuring great accessibility for new and old players.
7. The hellish journey in Dante’s Inferno
Dante’s Inferno remains an indispensable classic in the hack and slash genre for any video game enthusiast. The title is often remembered in lists of excellent games that, unfortunately, had their sequels cancelled, as well as among classics that deserve a re-release with modernized graphics and among Xbox 360 games that are still worth exploring.
While the PlayStation 3 offered God of War III to its players, owners of Microsoft’s seventh-generation consoles could enjoy Dante’s Inferno. Based on the classic work “The Divine Comedy” by Dante Alighieri, the game puts players in the shoes of a warrior from the Crusades who needs to rescue his loved one from the clutches of Lucifer, descending into the circles of hell.
Dante’s Inferno shares many similarities with the classic God of War titles, including a dark atmosphere, grotesque enemies, Quick Time Event sequences, third-person perspective, platform segments, puzzles and, of course, extremely visceral and engaging hack and slash combat.
6. Devil May Cry 5 and the evolution of combat
For those looking for a combat experience more in line with the most recent games in the God of War series, Devil May Cry 5 represents an excellent option. It is important to note that, in terms of plot, narrative, themes and general style, there is a great distinction between the two franchises, but they converge in specific aspects of combat mechanics.
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Devil May Cry 5 stands out for its gameplay completely focused on elaborate combos and creating style during battles. The main difference in combat lies in the “weight” of the strikes: while God of War tends to be a little more rhythmic and less technical, Capcom’s hack and slash is presented in a faster and more complex way. Interestingly, God of War: Laufey seems to incorporate some of this more stylized and agile combat, promising a dynamic experience.
5. Immerse yourself in the legends of Black Myth: Wukong
For gamers who enjoy immersing themselves in different mythologies through video games, Black Myth: Wukong offers a true masterclass in exploring the rich Chinese legends. This action RPG is a direct adaptation of “Journey to the West”, a classic story that has served as inspiration for countless works, including the popular Dragon Ball series.
Black Myth: Wukong presents a higher level of difficulty than that found in God of War, but absorbs many influences from Santa Monica Studio, such as fluid animations and an equipment system that has notable similarities to that seen in Kratos’ Norse saga.
4. Bayonetta’s stylized action
Bayonetta offers a more eccentric and over-the-top approach, but its stylized action and hack and slash combat are highly rewarding for enthusiasts of Sony’s franchise, especially those who have a particular fondness for the Greek trilogy.
The game developed by Platinum Games incorporates several familiar elements, such as confrontations against gigantic bosses, the execution of complex combos and a remarkably fast combat system. For those looking for a deeper connection with the narrative of Kratos, Atreus and company, it is worth noting that Bayonetta does not focus primarily on the development of the story.
3. The dense narrative of Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice
The Hellblade duology follows a slightly different direction from the other suggestions presented. Instead of focusing on combat directly similar to that of the God of War franchise, Ninja Theory brought a game with a deeper and less explicit narrative. In the first title, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, there are some combat sequences that are similar, although with a smaller variety of moves and skills.
Just like Santa Monica Studio’s intellectual property, Hellblade delves into Norse and Celtic mythology, exploring stories and legends that are widely recognized by Kratos fans. The game’s central mechanic is the presence of furies, which are voices that accompany the protagonist, Senua’s psychosis. Although the gameplay similarities are limited, Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice provides intense battles against gods like Sutr and Valravn, even if its outcome divided opinions.
2. The cinematic immersion of Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga
The second chapter, Hellblade II: Senua’s Saga, delves even deeper into the cinematographic and narrative aspect, to the detriment of some of the combat seen in Senua’s Sacrifice. The quality of the graphical presentation is unquestionably one of the best of this generation, although the direction chosen by Ninja Theory has raised questions for some players.
A third title, simply called Senua, is expected to be released in 2027 for PlayStation 5, the same year that God of War: Laufey is expected. In this new entry, the developer plans to focus more on exploration and combat, elements highly requested by fans, which promises to bring Senua’s experience closer to that of Kratos.
1. The epic adventures of Ghost of Tsushima
Another exclusive Sony title, Ghost of Tsushima, appears as an excellent option for those who want to prepare for the arrival of God of War: Laufey. Many admirers of the Sucker Punch game recommend the game to those who enjoyed the God of War experience, given its quality and immersion.
Ghost of Tsushima offers a predominantly narrative and adventure experience, in line with the high quality standard established by Sony’s most recent single-player games. There is no direct link between God of War and Ghost of Tsushima, except for the sense of epic adventure and the PlayStation seal of excellence. In addition to its top-notch graphics, the game, set in Tsushima in the year 1274, features remarkably visceral and satisfying hand-to-hand combat.
Finding Your Ideal God of War
For fans who were enchanted by God of War (2018) or Ragnarök, the initial recommendation is to explore Devil May Cry 5 or Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice. Although far from Santa Monica’s complete work, these games will please both those who enjoyed Kratos’ combat and are looking for something more technical and agile, as well as those who fell in love with delving into Norse mythology and want a different experience.
On the other hand, those looking for an experience closer to the classic titles in the God of War franchise will probably identify more with Darksiders, Bayonetta or Dante’s Inferno. In the end, the essential thing is to enjoy excellent games that share some of the different pillars of God of War and thus prepare yourself for Faye’s exciting adventure in the enigmatic Everywhen.
