Infamous: Second Son
Step into a locked-down Seattle and wield awesome superhuman powers as Delsin Rowe.
Alternatives
Choose The Darkness II if…
- you want to team up with a friend in co‑op mode
- you prefer first‑person shooting over third‑person
- you need deep weapon and ability customization
- you like narrative choices that affect story outcomes
- you crave a horror‑filled atmosphere
Choose Prototype if…
- you need a world you can demolish and rebuild
- you want to infiltrate enemies by becoming them
- you care about a day‑night cycle that changes enemy behavior
- you prefer a narrative that branches from multiple mission
Choose Prototype 2 if…
- you need a single‑player campaign centered on hunting a
- you want to absorb enemy abilities on the fly
- you crave extensive vertical traversal and rooftop gliding
- you prefer a setting that emphasizes environmental
Choose Infamous if…
- you need combat built around electricity attacks
- you want day‑night and weather to affect abilities
- you prefer a single protagonist’s story arc
- you like parkour‑style navigation over power‑swapping
Choose Infamous 2 if…
- you want a dedicated electricity skill tree
- you prefer a larger, fully explorable city with day‑night
- you need moral choices that affect the story without
- you’re okay with a linear mission flow for tighter pacing
How to Decide
Infamous: Second Son is known for its super‑power traversal in a locked‑down Seattle open world and is used by action‑adventure and superhero fans. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Infamous 2 leans into a higher price point ($59.99) and a deep skill‑tree for electric powers; The Darkness II adds co‑operative multiplayer and competitive modes on top of its supernatural shooter blend; Infamous (2009) offers the original electricity‑based powers and a classic moral‑choice system; Prototype distinguishes itself with shapeshifting mechanics that let you become any human or animal; Saints Row IV stands out for its comedic sci‑fi setting and extensive character‑customization suite.
When weighing substitutes for Infamous: Second Son, focus on (1) the core power theme – whether you prefer conduit powers, pure electricity, darkness abilities, shapeshifting, or over‑the‑top super‑powers; (2) pricing model – most alternatives sit at $59.99 versus Second Son’s $19.99 one‑time cost; (3) multiplayer offering – only The Darkness II and Saints Row IV provide co‑op or competitive play; (4) depth of customization – Infamous 2’s skill tree and Saints Row IV’s character/weapon customization give more personalization than the base game; and (5) narrative choice impact – Infamous 2, Infamous (2009), Prototype and The Darkness II each feature branching story outcomes that differ from Second Son’s shorter, less replay‑focused campaign.
All Alternatives
“Open‑world sandbox with superhuman abilities, offering comparable power‑based combat to Prototype 2.”
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