Summary
- Different open-world games allow players to choose their playstyle: guns blazing or stealthy.
- Playing as a Rogue can be rewarding in games like The Saboteur, Ghost of Tsushima, and Assassin's Creed Odyssey.
- Games like Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor and Skyrim offer stealth mechanics that enhance the Rogue gaming experience.
Many open-world games are known for either having different starting classes that players can choose from or allowing them to make builds that best suit their playstyles. Whether players want to enter buildings guns blazing or take the stealthy approach and opt for sneaking past guards and enemies to reach their destination, there's always a choice to be made.
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Sometimes, it's even wiser to opt for more than one playstyle, as this allows for more versatility while gaming, and opens up many additional possibilities. Playing as a Rogue in open-world games is usually a very fun, yet patience-demanding experience that rewards players with being able to smoothly slide past enemy ranks. Here are some of the best open-world games to play as a Rogue.
5 The Saboteur
A Mechanic's Quest For Revenge
The Saboteur
- Released
- December 8, 2009
- Developer(s)
- Pandemic Studios
- Genre(s)
- Action-Adventure, Open-World
- Sean Devlin embarks on a journey for revenge in the middle of World War 2
- The game has great stealth mechanics, ideal for a Rogue-like experience
Focusing on Sean Devlin, an Irish race car mechanic, The Saboteur tells a story of loss, revenge, and conflict right in the middle of World War 2. When Sean and his best friend Jules are cheated out of a race during a Grand Prix by a high-ranking Nazi, the two friends sabotage his car in an attempt to get back at him. However, due to an unfortunate misunderstanding, a series of events will be triggered, giving way to the game's great story.
The Saboteur places players right in the middle of combat, implementing a smart color system to identify enemies, and complex stealth mechanics to avoid detection.
4 Ghost of Tsushima
A Visually Stunning Adventure With Tons Of Stealth Mechanics
Ghost of Tsushima
- Released
- July 17, 2020
- Developer(s)
- Sucker Punch
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
- Jin Sakai must recover his homeland from the Mongols
- Players can use stealth to sneak into enemy camps and steal any valuables inside them
Few games have captured the beauty of feudal Japan, like Ghost of Tsushima. Set in a fictional version of the real-life island of Tsushima, the game follows the story of Jin Sakai, the sole remaining member of Clan Sakai, and a skilled samurai warrior. When his homeland is invaded by Khotun Khan, the leader of the Mongols, Jin is badly wounded and his uncle is captured. This will set off a series of events that deliver an amazing story for players to enjoy.
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The island of Tsushima is beautiful, with vast landscapes, incredibly realistic foliage, and tons of different animals that Jin can interact with, including foxes and songbirds that can lead him to shrines and other points of interest. Ghost of Tsushima's open-world is enormous and exploring it is great fun due to the many possibilities it presents. When Jin approaches enemy camps, players can choose to use stealth to enter them undetected and steal any valuables inside. This makes for a Rogue-like experience that works extremely well with that game's concept.
3 Assassin's Creed Odyssey
An Exciting Rogue Story Set In Ancient Greece
Assassin's Creed Odyssey
- Released
- October 15, 2018
- Developer(s)
- Ubisoft Quebec
- Genre(s)
- Action RPG, Open-World
- Players can choose to enjoy the game either as Kassandra or Alexios
- Great combat and stealth mechanics
Assassin's Creed: Odyssey is a controversial entry in the franchise, as some players love that the developers went for more complex and in-depth RPG mechanics, whereas others weren't fans of the deviation from the classic concept. The game's story is set between 431 and 422 BCE and follows either Alexios or Kassandra, depending on who players pick to progress through the game.
As either Alexios or Kassandra, players will have to fight through the game to reunite their broken family and try to eliminate the secret organization known as the Cult of Kosmos. As players would expect from an Assassin's Creed game, this title features great combat mechanics, as well as a lot of stealth that allows them to perform sneak attacks on unsuspecting enemies, and steal money from chests and pouches. The ideal combination for anyone looking to have fun playing as a Rogue in an open-world scenario.
2 Middle-Earth: Shadow Of Mordor
A Ranger's Quest To Avenge His Dead Family
Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor
- The game is set entirely in Mordor
- Stealth mechanics and combat aspects that allow for gameplay as a Rogue
The works of J.R.R. Tolkien are so vast and well crafted, that, even after more than 50 years since his passing, they're still inspiring a nearly endless set of films, TV shows, and games. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor is set between The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings trilogy and follows the story of Talion, a ranger who loses his family and his own life and is later resurrected by a powerful wraith by the name of Celebrimbor.
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As Talion and Celebrimbor explore the dark lands of Mordor, they will encounter a countless number of orcs and other enemies that they'll have to defeat to progress through the story. Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor serves as the prequel to Middle-earth: Shadow of War, and it helped establish the wonderful game mechanics the franchise has become known for. With chained attacks, stealth exploration, and aerial strikes, Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor has many elements that will allow players to have a great time as Rogues.
1 The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
Making A Rogue Build Is Very Fun
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
- Released
- November 11, 2011
- Developer(s)
- Bethesda Game Studios
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- There are potions, armors, and skills that allow players to remain undetected by most NPCs
- Players can steal valuables from chests, guards, and merchant stands
Lastly, there's The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim. This game not only revolutionized what players thought RPGs could do back in the day, but also set a precedent for any titles that followed it. Unlike other games on this list, Skyrim not only presents players with game mechanics that allow them to play as Rogues by using stealth, but also offers them different potions, armor, and skills to be able to walk past most enemies undetected. The lockpicking mechanics are also extremely fun, and if players spend enough skill points on them, they'll be able to open any chest in seconds.
Players can also steal from merchants and pickpocket guards, which isn't always recommended, but can often be a great source of income. All in all, Skyrim presents one of the best open worlds to make a Rogue build and play as one.
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