If you love the high-intensity action of the John Wick movies, you might be after games that offer something similar.
The goods news is that if you’re a fan of the stylish combat featured in the John Wick movies, there are many games available that go some way to replicate it. And with that in mind, we’ve carefully curated a list of them just for you. On this list of games to play if you like John Wick, you’ll find experiences that offer intense shootouts, brutal hand-to-hand combat, and engaging narratives that take you into the heart of the criminal underworld. What more could you want?
Whether you’re interested in top-down shooters, open-world adventures or innovative first-person shooters, there’s something for every John Wick enthusiast in this selection of titles. So, take a break, scroll down our list, and enjoy the calm before the storm. Once you’ve chosen a title to play, it won’t be long until you’re knee-deep in action. And, ultimately, while you can’t actually be John Wick, these games will so some way to making you feel like you’re him.
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1. Hotline Miami Collection
- Available on: PS4, Xbox One, Switch & PC
First stop on our list of games to play if you like John Wick is the Hotline Miami Collection. This collection, which bundles up the original game with its sequel, allows you to immerse yourself in a brutally violent world where neon-soaked visuals, a pumping soundtrack, and ruthless gameplay all combine for an unforgettable experience. In these top-down, twin-stick shooters, strategic planning and quick reflexes are required to eliminate enemies and progress through each level. And while you’re likely to die a lot along the way, when you get things right you feel like a badass, just like the legendary John Wick.
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2. The Hong Kong Massacre
- Available on: PS4, Switch & PC
Inspired by classic Hong Kong action movies, The Hong Kong Massacre is a stylish top-down shooter that offers a visceral gaming experience akin to John Wick. Similar to Hotline Miami Collection above, you’re invited to explore the gritty criminal underworld. Here though, you’re able to use slow-motion and diving mechanics to dodge bullets and eliminate enemies with precision. The game’s destructible environments and cinematic visuals elevate the action, too. If you’ve watched the the latest John Wick movie, you may even get déjà vu while playing The Hong Kong Massacre: a certain top-down section was stated to have been inspired by the game according to the director.
3. Sleeping Dogs
- Available on: PS4, Xbox One & PC
Set in the vibrant city of Hong Kong, Sleeping Dogs is an open-world action-adventure game that fans of John Wick are bound to fall in love with. As undercover cop Wei Shen, it’s your job to infiltrate the dangerous Triad organization while engaging in high-octane shootouts and martial arts combat. It’s a bit old now, having originally been released in 2012, but thanks to Sleeping Dogs‘ engaging story and rich world, it’s still a must-play for fans of John Wick looking for something similar to play. We just hope if gets a sequel someday.
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4. Wanted: Dead
- Available on: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S & PC
While we weren’t too hot on it in our review, Wanted: Dead is a third-person action game set in a brutal and unforgiving world that fans of John Wick will find a lot to like about. As member of the Zombie Unit, you’ll find yourself engaging in fluid combat, using both guns and close combat weapons to overcome your foes. It’s the finishers available to you here that really impress though, being very John Wick-esque. It has its issues, then, but if you’re after games like John Wick, this is definitely worth a try.
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5. John Wick Hex
- Available on: PS4, Xbox One, Switch & PC
Okay, so we said you couldn’t be John Wick. We were wrong, as that’s exactly who you are in John Wick Hex. A strategy game that places you directly in control of the legendary hitman himself, John Wick Hex is an original title with tactical, timeline-based gameplay that requires careful planning and execution. It forces you to make critical decisions and utilise John’s arsenal of weapons, gadgets, and hand-to-hand combat skills to take down foes with precision. And better still, it even has an original story set before the events of the films. Needless to say, this is a must-play for John Wick fans.
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6. Superhot
- Available on: PS4, Xbox One, Switch & PC
An innovative first-person shooter that combines puzzle elements with intense action, Superhot will no doubt excite those seeking out games like John Wick. In Superhot, time only moves when you do, allowing you to strategize and plan your next move in slow-motion combat scenarios. Like John Wick, you need to master your environment and eliminate enemies using a variety of weapons and tactics. And when you get it right, you feel like a badass. Ultimately, with its striking visuals and unique gameplay mechanics, Superhot offers an experience like no other.
7. Sifu
- Available on: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch & PC
Step into the world of Sifu, and you’ll find there are no guns. Worry not, though, as there’s enough martial arts-focused action to make up for it. What’s more, it perfectly captures the essence of John Wick’s brutal, hand-to-hand combat. As a young kung fu student, Sifu sets you on a path of vengeance against the assassins who murdered your family. What’s unique here though is the the game’s aging mechanic. Basically, your character grows older with each defeat, increasing the stakes of every encounter. Can you achieve your goal before you grow too old to fight any longer? In any case, with its intense combat, engaging storyline, and unforgiving difficulty, Sifu is a must-play for those on the hunt of games like John Wick.
8. Severed Steel
- Available on: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Switch & PC
An exhilarating first-person shooter that focuses on stylish gunplay and acrobatic movement, Severed Steel is definitely a game that fans of John Wick should check out. Playing as a one-armed protagonist, to survive in Severed Steel you need to master its fluid movement system and overcome your enemies with your agility. The canon you have in place of your arm helps, too. You can use it to blast the floor underneath an enemy, for example, or create yourself a handy exit. Add in striking cyberpunk visuals and a brilliant soundtrack, and you have a game that makes you feel like you’re playing a John Wick movie at times.
