20 Linear MASTERPIECES Every Gamer Must Play

[@ryanmonty4357]

Control was a linear game??! Bro I was running around that big ass building for hours

[@jayybiggaveli6632]

😭😭😭 same I got tired of that shit

[@nathanielwazhere]

I think Uncharted is one of the best franchises in gaming history and uncharted 4 is a master piece. It may even be better than “The last of us”

[@Pepp3777]

To me it is, such an awesome saga!

[@DarlantenCaten]

The fact both franchises are made from the same company speaks by itself, masterpieces!

[@fearzstealth]

Uncharted 4 might be the most entertaining game I have ever played There are not many games that I enjoyed as much as u4.

[@TheBeekay23]

Going for the platinum right now, agreed its my fav game of all time

[@ThatOnePancake1337]

I never played or even seen any gameplay of uncharted is it really that fun? I have PlayStation Premium should I start with uncharted 1?

[@TheMih4wk]

Spec ops: The Line... one of my favorite game of all time and that end still haunts me.

[@kw6466]

This is the best line up of games I’ve seen in awhile

[@sunopan]

no modern games can top Spec Ops : The Line story. To this day the horror still remains in my head.

[@alexandreajleite]

Dude you made me remember this game. I know I've played this when I was a child and was given a netbook (nEtbook, not a notebook) and this game ran like shit. Now I have the masterpiece of a PC and I'll play that shit like I never played before. Thankyou

[@bothgunsblazin]

Titanfall 2 felt like a love letter to gaming and everything we love about it. Every level introducing a different mechanic and bending the game to a different genre was so brilliantly executed. One of the few games I've revisited multiple times.

[@awake1251]

Dishonored is a weird duo because the game gives you a hunch of cool lethal toys but you get a bad ending for being them.

[@ookie218]

Bro Uncharted is one of my top 3 game series ever! Even the early entries, specifically uncharted 2. Way before its time! Uncharted 4 was the perfect wrap up of the main story series. Worth plenty of replays.

[@thiagobrito6802]

Spec Ops The Line is truly a gem. Gameplay wise its okay, but the story hits hard. Its one of the few games that makes you reflect about what you’ve experienced.

[@metalvoiceover]

One of my most played horror games is Alien Isolation. It's intense psychological terror and out-of-nowhere threats are unbeaten.

[@00001sarthak]

Doom Eternal still has one of the best fps single player campaign.

[@Adkb123]

I love Control. The lore, the atmosphere, the battle mechanics. 10/10 recommend.

[@Phoenix11720]

Looking forward to the second one

[@Veej77]

I loved it too. When you finish the game and then carry on as there is a little bit more; a whole new game opens up with new areas to explore - it was insane!

[@TheKhyLife100]

Some games just pull you in. Control surprised me at how much I was drawn into its world and the action was fun and engaging.

[@jazzycmk6460]

Great list. I’ve played most of them. A few I had never heard of that I’ll have to give a try. I just played the Dead Space remake. I had not played the original so didn’t know what to expect, but it was fantastic. One I’d add to the list is Alien Isolation. It’s older but still holds up well. I stayed away from it initially as I wasn’t sure an entire game playing cat and mouse with the alien could work. Finally got it through Epic’s weekly freebies, and it was absolutely engrossing. Captured the vibe of the original Alien movie perfectly. The green screen tech. The way the air ducts opened with that grinding sound. The motion tracker. Everything. Incredibly intense moments throughout.

[@volpe_sol]

Spec Ops: The Line, great mention.

[@coolamericano]

I think linear games are much better than open world

[@TheSecretWorldRules]

better, no. Different, sure. I like both.

[@FIREDAN075]

Better, open world games tend to be boring rly fast​@@TheSecretWorldRules

[@ciuffoarancione8929]

Third person linear are my favourite games...and metroidvanias.

[@joshtherrien4076]

Just got back into gaming from a 20 year break last console I had was a ps2 and couldn’t get off socom! Now in my 40s fps online just isn’t for me anymore don’t have the time to sit and sweat all day so this is a great list to start my journey THANK YOU

[@coreycasciano3255]

Evil West is so fun, deserves a sequel Also respect for having spec ops on this list, my favorite war game tbh

[@henry3397]

Thank god you made this list… I honestly hate exploring in games 😂 I can’t force myself to not check every single nook and cranny and sidetrack myself away from the main story

[@Vvizzard83]

List is incomplete without Half Life -2

[@ymn994]

This is about PS games

[@PapiBenz]

I might have to give Control another try, when I first played it I was so bored

[@YoBrand15]

I'm playing it now and having fun with it. Its much, much more fun than alan wake remastered which I just finished. I'm playing alan wake 2 after control

[@TheKBC14]

Same

[@gingerwhale871]

Labeling dishonored 2 as linear is, well techinically correct ńbut also casting a super wide net

[@leibgarde6144]

I would put two additions here but they are older games: - Enslaved: Journey to West - Remember Me

[@TayRich93]

It's funny that I seen this comment literally. I got both of these games for my 360 the other day because I haven't played em in years, lol 🔥🔥💯

[@PapaSmurf-wb5ux]

Spec Ops is just one of those games that "You just had to be there".

[@dakotarock6422]

...that first time realizing the actual consequences of your actions is Art! Not to mention the reality of war and a human mind.

[@Hammerhead1986]

Alan Wake 2 is one of the best games I've ever played

[@tednygma7304]

Refused to finish it just so I'd get back to it again, a very unique experience

[@myroncoetzee5228]

If you played all these and looking for something more recent, Indika is criminally underrated

[@ILLRICARDO]

I wanted to like control so much. It has a unique look and style, but it got tedious and repetitive real fast.

[@Justsomerandomguy951]

Yep, i didn't get the hype personally. I wish more missions were like that level with the house that moved and had music

[@samdugan7591]

Control is easily one of my favorite games ever. It also turned me on to the band Poets of the Fall. It's a must play for me.

[@Greenremas]

I would add Tomb Raider (the newer trilogy) Devil May Cry 5 Jedi Fallen Order God of War Not into horror so haven't tried many on this list. I've tried Evil West and Hellblade and couldn't get into them. I love Uncharted 4 and enjoyed Control and Guardians of the Galaxy

[@joelbergvonlinde1389]

I don’t know DMC5, but the others are not linear, so that probably keeps them off the list

[@Greenremas]

@joelbergvonlinde1389 linear meaning not open world there are missions in order that you cannot deviate from except some small exploration or hubs which all the games listed here also have, so yes they are linear. Unless your definition is different. Opposed to say witcher 3 or assassins creed origins and up which are open world...

[@jazzycmk6460]

I like Evil West. Kind of funny because I’m not particularly into Western settings. I’m also about vampired / zombied out. But somehow mixing the two together was a lot of simple goofy fun. I’m with you on Guardians of the Galaxy. That was a very unexpected, but pleasant surprise.

[@GG01011]

​@@joelbergvonlinde1389 Tomb Raider is linear

[@sirhubbard3628]

Out of 20 I’ve either played or currently own 15 of those games 😭

[@funranx]

Alan Wake 2 was my favorite from 2023.

[@krishna8430]

boring walking simulator

[@FP19487]

Just played Uncharted 4.. the game is just mind bogglingly good. Definitely one of top ten gaming experience I’ve ever had. Its art and world building is just insanely good. And yes it is better than tlou imo. Can’t wait for ND intergalactic.

[@joaoericocaldasdelima7735]

Remedy's Control e Alan Wake, but no Max Payne?

[@Vacquelyas]

I finished Control and DLCs but The game Control is the only one where I strive to pace myself and spread out my curiosity over time, so I don’t consume it all at once.

[@bklynbam1978]

Control is not a linear game. You get multiple missions stacked on you at once and you can solve them in any order you want and they are triggered when you choose to trigger them. It just happens to take place inside a building instead of on an open map. In the other end of the spectrum Mafia 1 & 2 (which should have been on this list) are both linear games that are set in an open map.

[@thebigkrischan]

It's still quite linear as the story/game points you quite directly where to go next.

[@JacobMadigan]

All great!... Evil west didn't click..i tried long enough

[@HectorEduardoBrito]

Thank you man for your review on this different games I think I needed this, nowadays every review or almost every review you find out there say’s something negative about a game am interested in and every time my desire to play the game goes from 10 to 0 but hearing only this positive part of “It’s a game, have fun with it” really makes a difference and of course it really looks like this games are a masterpiece, some of them I have already played them.

[@iainjames03]

So weird seeing the Ashtray Maze combat without the thumping Old Gods Of Asgard soundtrack!

[@TVFlix]

A lot of these are somewhat linear, but have exploration, like control.

[@weightupmountainguy]

linear is my preferred gaming experience.

[@TheVasx]

Alan Wake 2 is the only 20h ++ game that made me not skip a cinematic!! Its a masterpiece.

[@Giwrgos1924]

still crying for my 70 euros.... don't buy this woke crap!!!

[@breez4798]

Sifu is awesome with high replay value 👍

[@AlpArslanTheSeljuk]

Detroit become human is a masterpiece

[@jonrevere7446]

yes evil west and the order 1886 are my two favorite.

[@MajorTom1186]

Spec Ops The Line is a masterpiece! Great you added to the list!

[@DushyanthSachan]

I would like to add The Callisto Protocol to the list, it has one of the best atmospheres.

[@jesuslazalde9245]

Nah. That game was a mediocre disappointment.

[@holamoco]

Callisto Protocol was fire! Platinum it!

[@jesuslazalde9245]

@@holamoco You just wasted your time on a mediocre game

[@Sapca1111]

It's a beautiful list. I've played some and am legit interested in playing all of the titles in your list. Apart from The Order: 1886, which I want to play but can't because I only own a PC, I am seriously interested in giving them all a go. Oh, Evil West might be the outsider. It did not connect to me when I gave it a go. Reached Father's Mansion, I know is super early but the game did not attract me, it felt like I pushed for the sake of finishing/progressing the game. Combat was ok but felt like it had been designed in an older design methodology that it's not captivating. Aside from Space Marine 2, which has that gears feeling but has a supper immersive campaign and satisfying gameplay.

[@robertw9978]

Bioshock needs to be in this list if it’s not

[@robertw9978]

And sekiro, metal gear solid 1-4,

[@yaboynarco]

Silent Hill 2 remake was amazing. Great performance and really did justice to the original.

[@MRDL1VE]

Very happy to see some love for SOMA.

[@Android-sw4ts]

I wish titanfall's multiplayer took off instead of Apex legends. TitanFall 2 was such a banger

[@jeffreydean5112]

Uncharted 4 is beautiful. All four games are just the greatest adventure with the best characters.

[@daviddunn7917]

This is a great list. I still need to play a few.

[@Filsoh]

Man every game here is awesome and on point, great list!

[@tikiortaka]

+1 sub. Amazing list!

[@muhammadauliafahmi4602]

Good list, subbed

[@felipequentino7175]

should added Mafia 1 Remake. Is the best remake ever made, even better than RE4

[@kosamuki]

That game is not linear at all

[@felipequentino7175]

@@kosamuki why not? there aren't sidequests, you can't take a walk around the world (only in the free drive mode), there isn't a single thing to do in the map. of course its a linear game

[@kosamuki]

@@felipequentino7175 well in that case it’s a linear game. In an open map.

[@luxoflux5064]

If I could collect every dime of people saying that Spec Ops is underrated. I would have a sli of 4090 already.

[@komrademoses]

In fairness, it's more of a cult classic that didn't do well commercially, despite getting mostly positive reviews.

[@chambeet]

That Hellblade game looked really cool!

[@AlexRider589]

It is! It's one of the best stories I've ever experienced in a game. Truly a work of art.

[@chambeet]

@ is it on PS5/4?

[@AlexRider589]

@@chambeet Yes

[@chambeet]

@@AlexRider589 Cool, I’ll give it a go sometime.

[@AlexRider589]

@chambeet it's even more impressive when you look into the behind the scenes for it and realize they managed all they did on an indie budget with some really creative choices. It has the feel of a AAA game.

[@xDaPrincex]

Na the fact that Tomb Raider ain't on here is WILD

[@xXaRiFhUsSaInxX]

It aint linear

[@ty24694]

Ahhhh I never played control!! Never had any interest. I’ll give a go

[@Rose-ng2zp]

Based list of games. Well put together.

[@aSHTEBALA]

I’m pretty sure this is an AI script

[@sibulss]

what gives you the idea?

[@aSHTEBALA]

@@sibulss the script is systematic and devoid of personality. It’s also structured like how an AI would respond. The introductions before every game seem to have a formula. Some introductions feel very generic and a little embarrassing: “Let’s kick things off with a bang”, “this is more than a game, it’s an experience”, “Capcom nailed it with the RE remake”, “you’re in for an emotional journey” “you’re not just playing a game” The game choices although great but feel a little out of place for a list like this, for example, titanfall 2 is a great game but most people wouldn’t call it a masterpiece. Hi Fi rush is great but shouldn’t be in a list of top games of all time. Dead space remake is a good game but it’s weird he didn’t mention anything about the older games. Guardians of the Galaxy shouldn’t even be in this list. I’ve never heard of still wakes the deep. Evil west is a strange choice. I’m pretty sure everyone hates “The order 1886”, it’s very bold to put this game on the list. Detroit was good but disappointing. A normal person would have a few out of place choices but an AI doesn’t fully understand the culture so you’d find many out of place choices. Also a normal person would have a theme for every list and make the choices relevant to that theme, and would generally put the best games at the end, or at least mention that this list is in no particular order. It’s almost like the person wants people to be angry at him. Now supporting evidences: The video thumbnails are AI generated and the upload rate seems too frequent. A normal person would need some time to prepare the ideas for the videos, unless you are utilizing AI Finally the video ends with a summary of the list itself like how chatGPT ends its answers. Anyway, that’s just a theory, A Game Theory

[@BruceMichaelFilms]

@@aSHTEBALAyou really wasted time out of your day to write all that

[@aSHTEBALA]

@@BruceMichaelFilms why is it a waste of time? I’m helping somebody by giving knowledge

[@brunomello7499]

yeah, I'm under the same impression, but what was weird for me was the dishonored gameplay footage stolen from another video without credit (specifically, 3:31 is stolen from this video at around 0:50: kzbin.info/www/bejne/j4aaaal-hMuYaM0)

[@johnblue5399]

Great list, nice concise format with lots of interesting genres. I'm ashamed to admit I own 60% of the titles listed and have played 0%. A combination of the video and the comments section suggests I should start with Spec-Ops: The Line. I'll report back if I ever get there...

[@GritzMentality]

you truly should! Spec ops has different endings and man...there´s some heavy stuff going on, great game.

[@BOOGERking007]

I love how square enix screwed up avengers but clappped back with gotg

[@ionalexandrumanole526]

can you please add (at least in the description) the platform(s) availability for each game? many thanks in advance!

[@WoolleyGamer]

At least? Bro you want the price and OG release date too?😂

[@ionalexandrumanole526]

@@WoolleyGamer, it seems you were not able to read my entire message 😊. I suggested in the description because for a new gamer I think it will easier to know if he can even play the games that are presented in a video taking into account the exclusivity of many of them. Take care!

[@qasimbutt4090]

Bro please add all the names in description too. Ive watched the video but its a difficult process to remember so many names. Not everyone is gonna do the effort by noting it somewhere.

[@WoolleyGamer]

Top left of the screen bro

[@loso2408]

dishonored series was so good

[@Bigchamb55]

Hanger 13 confirmed that Mafia Old Country would be linear again like 1 & 2 & there were multiple complaints about it needing to have side activities or they won’t be buying. We blame devs but a large part of the open world overhaul is the players fault too!

[@Stylebender1989]

Was 1 and 2 linear?

[@Bigchamb55]

@@Stylebender1989 linear with free roam to explore the maps.

[@Mersak168]

@@Stylebender1989 Yes, they're pretty much Playable Mafia Movies. Which is why they're great games.

[@iamsidkhan]

Just the first ten seconds of this video made me like and comment on this video… round of applause for just the first 10 seconds man! 🎉

[@azarg87]

Awesome video.. dunno how you don’t have more subscribers.. do you play Jrpgs?? Can you make a 20 best jrpgs video? Would love to see your opinion if you do because I agree with about 90% of this list (soma and little nightmares are probably the ones I don’t agree with)

[@Saikodan99]

Can we get the name of the games in the description?

[@tihanmostert546]

How could you forget to add Batman Arkham Asylum😭

[@BATMAN_s_millis]

It's sad that now we are only getting some linear games😢 but hoping good future for linear games ❤

[@chethanprabhu4475]

Grind = money. Unfortunately

[@enemy1191]

True. Too much mid open-world games and all that live service bullcrap.

[@alex97alex]

God damn I loved Control

[@naveepenniman8649]

No mention of the god of war trilogy. In my opinion was a much better game linear

[@ecoblitz3655]

Because it’s a trilogy and this is “single games”

[@711CokeSlurpies]

Thanks for the recommendations, Mr. AI KZbin channel!

[@lespaulnasty31]

Excellent video

[@TheTopStarz]

My types of games, love them!

[@localtitans4166]

Bro you could add God of war

[@kristopherrobinson316]

It’s not that Linear though, if you count all the side missions. But I definitely see your point!

[@lordgreat6051]

you have the same taste in games as me for the most part at least so i would recommend you to play yakuza 0 you may enjoy it

[@RobinJanecke69]

Does quantum break count? Absolute gem of a game. Pity it wasn't included here

[@Greenremas]

Love it. Same company as Control and Alan Wake. I wish they remake it or make a sequel.

[@Boxmajor]

Really wish max payne 3 would get more love.

[@soumyadipbhowmik2220]

Mann I have loved max payne those were my very first games but 3. No. That's not max payne

[@TheLightofOrion]

2:25 basically gave the damn game story away smh😂

[@bop923]

Lmaoo bro I'm saying. I've never played it but I was just like, "Oh so he dies."

[@omarcheema1379]

Control is very much an Open world game... not they linear. Otherwise a great list

[@visualsynthetics9882]

Ya its a metroidvania-like open world. This being on the list makes me think this guy didn't even play it

[@igropitek]

Great top!

[@brunomello7499]

was that dishonored 2 gameplay from StealthGamerBR?

[@PabloRubio-ow2wn]

Detroit is like the least linear game ever made

[@arjunselvam7]

I think by linear he’s referring to games that aren’t open world. He’s not talking about the story.

[@martinoscarferreyra131]

@@arjunselvam7 on the other hand, he adds Control to the list, and Control is NOT a linear game

[@UniqueVidhan]

Awesome ❤

[@jasontodd5164]

The Order 1886 is so underrated.The vampire&werewolf lore was really good.

[@brad6083]

Imo uncharted 2 is a better masterpiece than uncharted 4. Idk why but after playing 4 I just felt a little idk wanting more of it? The ending wasn’t fulfilling enough for me

[@Quackacs]

What is the song in that Hi Fi Rush clip?

[@LeeMubai33]

It says it on the screen. "The Rush" by Shuichi Kobori

[@Quackacs]

@@LeeMubai33 oops. I’m an idiot. Thanks!

[@zamorrrisgchannel2068]

Fantastic list

[@MahirKabir-o8i]

you should add outlast(2013) in best survival horror game

[@chethanprabhu4475]

True. Outlast & RE7 are my favourite survival horror games

[@NvdGoorbergh]

The only thing I disliked about the titanfall 2 level was that I din't kill annybody in the past but That didn't have an impact on the future.

[@shakesfirst2443]

Unfortunately Spec ops: The Line has been delisted from online stores because of copyright issues from the soundtrack and the disc versions are out there though and the prices are back to sane levels after wankers hiked the prices way up thinking it would be hard to find. If you can find it, give it a chance.

[@mvp_zak]

Linear Masterpiece. OfCourse U4

[@WardaddyTv89]

Thank you for this.

[@f.a.3933]

I played and enjoyed some of those games, but the guy really oversells them

[@S3venE1even]

No bioshock ?

[@Unshaded175]

I think he purposefully took a few unorthodox picks to not have the same list as everyone when it comes to those lists