After Us similar games & best alternatives

After Us

Xbox Series X|S, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5 • 2023

Should you play it?

Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.

What works

  • Stunning visual and artistic design
  • Emotional and symbolic environmental storytelling
  • Engaging platforming with varied mechanics per level
  • Ambient and fitting soundtrack
  • Moderate challenge with forgiving checkpoints

Things to keep in mind

  • Floaty and sometimes imprecise controls
  • Minimal and repetitive combat
  • Some technical issues and performance drops reported
  • Lack of keyboard/mouse support (controller only)
  • Story can feel heavy-handed and gameplay repetitive

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Last update: 07/10/2026