Games that encourage non-violent stealth?

Submitted by acrus t3_11tovsh in gaming

I'm interested in games that encourage this kind of stealth playthrough - primarily video games but if there are other mediums this would be interesting to know. Specifically the ones that compensate a player for the missed resources somehow - experience, loot, etc

E.g. Hitman seems to be neutral, score system doesn't favor unnecessary casualties but is ok with knocking unconscious, as long as this doesn't trigger an alert.

I don't remember RPGs that do that. Usually non-violent way means that a goal is reached through a dialog, and stealth skills are applicable to a combat. Just passing the enemies means that there will be less grind and the enemies will still be there the next time

Any examples to share?

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SweetPuffDaddy t1_jck2r1b wrote

Dishonored. The next mission changes based on your actions in the previous mission. If you were never detected, the wanted posters are blank because they never saw you. And if you don’t kill anyone, a large portion of missions play out differently

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someanimeguy1234 t1_jcle0kg wrote

I tried a no kill run and it was so hard. Eventually in 2 they had skills more specifically geared to no kill runs and it was much easier.

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SweetPuffDaddy t1_jclty02 wrote

One of favorite gaming achievements was a No Kill / Never Detected playthrough of Dishonored. It was so satisfying to pull off

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dnew t1_jcmfdsp wrote

I actually recently finished a play-through of this and realized that the best way to play is to stealth until you're caught, then be violent until you escape again. If you fail, let it fall back to the autosave, but don't reload a save just because you screwed up. It's incredibly more fun (for me) and you will likely still wind up with the low-chaos in every mission.

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Dont_have_a_panda t1_jck6ka4 wrote

Non violent dishonored? Really? I mean you can complete the Game without kills thats how you get the best ending, but the Game WANTS you to kill, almost all upgrades and gadgets are for violent kills and almost nothing to hide and/or escape, almost as if the non violent requirements were an aftertought

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RegularWhiteShark t1_jck9v8d wrote

The only lethal power is devouring swarm. There’s blood thirsty and shadow kill which aid you in a lethal approach but don’t actually kill themselves.

There’s weapon upgrades, I suppose. But the crossbow upgrades are for non-lethal approaches as well with the sleep darts.

The game absolutely doesn’t want you to kill. It wants you to play how you like.

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0451time t1_jcke1lf wrote

The game wants you to play how you want to

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spacebased_ t1_jck7678 wrote

It doesn't encourage it exactly, but you can absolutely complete Dishonored without killing a single person. There's even an achievement for it.

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Novel_Source t1_jckbpxk wrote

In terms of achievements, Deus Ex follows this path as well.

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Neither_Adeptness579 t1_jckaq6f wrote

The Deus Ex games encourage nonviolent play, even allowing a "pacifist" approach. There are nonlethal weapons, too, like tranquilizers, pepper spray, and stun batons.

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Subject_J t1_jckossq wrote

  • Dishonored
  • Splinter Cell (except Conviction)
  • Deus Ex

Are the 3 game series I've personally played that have playstyles revolving around completely bypassing or quietly knocking out enemies.

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Strange_Compote_4592 t1_jck2dym wrote

Try out a game called "Eldritch" (by minor key games)ю you are so powerless, that you can't even be violent!

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Chainveil-Clefairy t1_jckb5ni wrote

Amnesia the dark descent! Gotta be stealthy and hide to avoid the monsters shiver

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brian11e3 t1_jck9lhk wrote

Payday 2 has missions that give bonus cash for completing them without being spotted.

You get penalized for killing civilians. You can order them on the ground, zip tie them, and put them in an area out of the way. You have a limited number of zip ties.

You can kill guards, but you then have to answer their radio to keep dispatch from getting suspicious and calling the cops. If you kill more than three guards, they get suspicious weather you answer the radio or not.

If you kill someone, you need to bag the body and toss in a place where it will not be seen. Otherwise, witnesses will alert the cops and everyone on the map. You have a limited number of body bags.

The game isn't violence free, but it keeps the violence to a minimum if you want the bonuses from being quiet.

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PogTuber t1_jckiox2 wrote

Invisible Inc is a really good espionage indie title

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asiangontear t1_jcln374 wrote

Metal Gear Solid 3 does not actively encourage non-violence but it will at some point punish you for killing your way through the game at that point.

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dnew t1_jcmfsaj wrote

I found a great way to play this is to try to be stealthy, but then if you're caught murder your way to freedom and don't reload a save unless you die. With a little care, you still wind up with low chaos.

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LaserGadgets t1_jcm392j wrote

There is an achievement in (I guess all) Dishonored games. For one you gotta make it unseen, for the other without kills. And I have to say it was kinda fun!

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Majestic-Iron7046 t1_jckann1 wrote

Cyberpunk gets violent most of the time but you can play non-lethal often, i didn't finish it yet so i don't know exactly but i don't think this approach is rewarded.

Dishonored is probably the best you can get about this thing.

Generally a lot of games focused on stealth can give you the non-lethal approach, if you are into classic go Metal Gear Solid 3 Snake Eater, there even is a boss that you don't even need to shoot at to win.

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labellvs t1_jckkyny wrote

Heat Signature gives bonuses for completing objectives without killing, hurting or being seen.

Eta: I believe streets of rogue also gives bonuses for no violence

There are stealth games where violence isn't an option, usually horror games.

Monaco has violence options, but they usually aren't worth it.

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iMikeZero t1_jcklby4 wrote

Arkham Asylum

Pretty much any Batman game favors non-lethal kills because of his one rule.

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Subject_J t1_jckoase wrote

He said non-violent stealth. Batman beats those people to within an inch of their lives lol.

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gruntsandpoints t1_jclj36l wrote

Both modern Deus Ex games have achievements tied to no-kill runs, but none tied to kill runs. Idk if that's enough for you, but they're both solid games with an interesting challenge during no-kill runs.

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HaloForeskin t1_jcmc1nz wrote

I've not played them though I hear good things about, A a Plagues Tale innocence and the sequel Reqium.

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WriterWri t1_jd5k833 wrote

Watch Dogs. #2 is definitely worth playing.

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