Prototype 2, released in 2012, left a lasting impression with its visceral combat, open-world mayhem, and the sheer power fantasy of wielding supernatural abilities. If you've exhausted James Heller's story and are craving more of that chaotic, power-driven action, you're in luck. In 2025, the gaming landscape offers several titles that capture the spirit of Prototype 2, allowing you to decimate enemies, traverse urban environments with superhuman agility, and experiment with devastating powers. This article explores the top 5 best games that scratch that Prototype 2 itch, providing thrilling experiences for players seeking similar gameplay mechanics and a high level of player agency.
1. Infamous 2
While technically a PlayStation exclusive, Infamous 2 stands as a spiritual successor in many ways to the Prototype series. You play as Cole MacGrath, a conduit with electricity-based superpowers. The game excels in its fluid traversal system, allowing players to parkour across rooftops and glide through the city with impressive speed. Infamous 2 also features a branching moral system, where your choices significantly impact the story and Cole's abilities, offering a different kind of power progression compared to Prototype 2's pure destruction. The combat is satisfying, with a wide array of electric-based attacks and the ability to unleash devastating area-of-effect powers. The urban setting of New Marais feels alive and destructible, providing ample opportunities to test your powers against the oppressive forces.
2. Saints Row IV
If over-the-top action and embracing the absurd is what you loved about Prototype 2, then Saints Row IV is an absolute must-play. While not focusing on a single protagonist with mutation powers, the game arms you with an arsenal of alien-themed superpowers that rival anything Alex Mercer or James Heller could conjure. From super-speed and flight to telekinesis and elemental blasts, Saints Row IV throws a spectacular array of abilities at you. The game is set in a surreal simulation of Steelport, which you can freely explore and decimate. The sheer volume of unlockable powers and the ability to combine them in creative ways offer a similar sense of unbound power and destructive freedom that Prototype 2 is known for. Plus, the humor and sheer ridiculousness of the game make for an unforgettable experience.
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3. Red Faction: Guerrilla
For those who appreciated the environmental destruction and visceral combat in Prototype 2, Red Faction: Guerrilla offers a unique take on the genre. Set on Mars, this game puts you in the shoes of Alec Mason, a member of the Red Faction fighting against an oppressive Earth Defense Force. The standout feature of Red Faction: Guerrilla is its revolutionary Geo-Mod 2.0 engine, which allows for unparalleled environmental destruction. You can literally bring down entire buildings with strategic use of explosives and weaponry. While the powers aren't supernatural, the sheer destructive capability and the feeling of tearing apart the environment to achieve your objectives echo the cathartic release found in Prototype 2's gameplay. The third-person combat is solid, and the open-world Martian colony provides a vast playground for mayhem.
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4. Deadpool (2013)
If you enjoyed the darkly humorous and often brutal combat of Prototype 2, the Deadpool game from 2013 is a fantastic, albeit slightly older, option. Developed by High Moon Studios, this game perfectly captures the chaotic and irreverent personality of the Merc with a Mouth. Deadpool wields a variety of deadly weapons, including katanas and firearms, but also possesses regenerative abilities and can perform devastating combo attacks. The combat is fast-paced, stylish, and incredibly satisfying, encouraging players to chain together attacks and use the environment to their advantage. While the traversal isn't as fluid as Prototype 2, the sheer fun of embodying such a destructive and unhinged character, coupled with the constant fourth-wall-breaking humor, makes it a compelling choice for fans of the Prototype series.
5. Watch Dogs 2
While Watch Dogs 2 leans more towards stealth and hacking than brute force, it offers a compelling open-world experience with a strong emphasis on player freedom and using unique abilities to navigate and manipulate the environment. As Marcus Holloway, you'll use a variety of hacking tools and gadgets to cause chaos, outsmart enemies, and complete missions in the vibrant setting of San Francisco. The satisfaction comes from creatively using your hacking skills to turn the city against your foes, creating diversions, or directly incapacitating them. While not as overtly destructive as Prototype 2, the feeling of being a powerful agent capable of turning any urban environment into your playground, and the freedom to approach objectives in multiple ways, will appeal to fans of open-world action games seeking a different flavor of empowerment.
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Conclusion
While Prototype 2 remains a unique gem, the games listed above offer compelling alternatives that capture its essence in various ways. Whether you crave the supernatural powers of Infamous 2, the absurd superheroics of Saints Row IV, the environmental destruction in Red Faction: Guerrilla, the chaotic combat of Deadpool, or the creative problem-solving of Watch Dogs 2, there's a game in 2025 that will satisfy your hunger for powerful, open-world action. Dive in and unleash your inner agent of chaos!
