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Way of the Hunter

Xbox Series X|S, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5 • 2022

Should you play it?

Become the new owner of a hunting lodge nestled among gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Explore vast open world environments and hunt with a premium selection of firearms. Enjoy the perfect hunt on your own or with friends in co-op.

What works

  • Realistic animal behavior and animations
  • Immersive natural environments
  • Detailed ballistics and shot feedback
  • Ethical hunting and herd management
  • Good value with ongoing developer support

Things to keep in mind

  • Lack of fov slider and keybinding at launch
  • Multiplayer instability
  • Some graphical glitches and bugs
  • Limited weapon and gear variety at release
  • Story delivery via comics less engaging

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Medieval Dynasty

  • Sniper Elite 4

  • theHunter: Call of the Wild™

  • Red Dead Redemption 2

  • The Long Dark

  • Way of the Hunter 2

More fantastical

Games that feels like Way of the Hunter but with more imaginative fiction

  • Island 359™

  • The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim VR

  • Prehistoric Hunt

  • Skinwalker Hunt

  • Sons Of The Forest

  • Red Dead Online

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Way of the Hunter: Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Status. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Intimacy.

Last update: 03/08/2026