Keanu Reeves appears once more as his character Neo in The Matrix Resurrections, a new Matrix sequel that has Neo returning to the titular simulated reality. The plot also deals with Neo’s bid to find his lover, Trinity, as he traverses the massive world filled with foes ranging from A.I. to futuristic humans.
A similar experience can be found within many games that are comparable to the atmosphere of The Matrix Resurrections. Those who have seen the movie will have a great time getting a hands-on feel of these scenarios in any of these excellent games that blend of action, adventure, and even romance.
Watch Dogs 2 (2016)
- Available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Stadia and Microsoft Windows
Fans of The Matrix love the idea of hacking, with Resurrections depicting the characters hacking into the latest version of the Matrix to manipulate Neo’s surroundings. Watch Dogs 2 is along the same lines, in that players need to hack the open world to aid the protagonist.
The premise is about the main character looking to take down the city’s futuristic surveillance equipment as a form of vigilantism, which is similar to The Matrix Resurrections’ outline of characters defying The Analyst’s control over the Matrix.
Max Payne 3 (2012)
- Available on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows and OS X
There’s little chance that viewers watched The Matrix Resurrections without being fans of the series’ trademark slow-motion effects, which the latest installment made better than ever in its shooting sequences. For this reason, Max Payne 3 will make Matrix fans feel right at home.
The story is also relatively similar, in that it has the main protagonist grieving the death of his lover, which is much like Neo pining for Trinity. In gameplay, players have to use Max to mow down enemies with a number of ranged weapons, with the highlight of Max’s slow-motion shooting part being an integral part of the experience.
Assassin's Creed Valhalla (2020)
- Available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
While it’s arguable whether Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is the best in the series, fans of The Matrix Resurrections have a good probability of liking it. That’s because the world takes place in a simulation, which is how the story goes in the latest movie.
Much like The Matrix Resurrections, the story unfolds based on the choices made by the protagonist, a Viking who comes across advanced technology from a civilization that existed in the past. Gameplay is about the exploration of the vast, open world, while combat is fast-paced along the lines of The Matrix series.
Superhot (2016)
- Available on Linux, Microsoft Windows, OS X. Xbox One. PlayStation 4. Oculus Quest. Stadia and Nintendo Switch
Slow-motion effects may never have been as exhilarating before as they are in Superhot, which features a first-person, minimalist atmosphere where the world functions in slow-motion until the player makes a move, in order for the simulation to feel real.
The Matrix Resurrections showed Neo perceive the world better after Morpheus made him recall his memories, at which point he could see it in slow-motion and real-time. Move fans will get to see how things looked from Neo’s viewpoint should they check out Superhot.
Saints Row IV (2013)
- Available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360. Xbox One., Linux, Nintendo Switch and Stadia
The Matrix Resurrections saw The Analyst claim that he could turn the simulated reality to whatever lengths he pleased, in that there were no boundaries. Saints Row IV is how fans can see that vision come true, with just about everything possible in this open world video game that has much to explore.
It’s actually a parody of The Matrix, as things take on a wacky atmosphere, with the player character having superpowers the way Neo has, including aspects like flying and telekinesis. Movie fans can see, through Saints Row IV, just how liberated the characters might feel if they could run free in the Matrix.
Prince Of Persia: The Sands Of Time (2003)
- Available on Game Boy Advance, PlayStation 2, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, GameCube, Xbox, Xbox One and Microsoft Windows
The popularity of this game inspired the adaptation of the Prince of Persia movie, with the premise about the Prince and Farah working together to take down the villainous Vizier in a time-travel plot. Neo and Trinity were the heart of the story in The Matrix Resurrections, so fans will appreciate this game where the protagonists’ romance is portrayed.
Even in gameplay, the Prince and Farah have to be maneuvered in a way that they work together to defeat the sand monsters. While it doesn’t have the simulated reality of the Matrix, it has the core outline of the hero and heroine as a battle couple against evil forces.
Grand Theft Auto Online (2013)
- Available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Microsoft Windows
Those wondering what it would be like to go on absolute mayhem in the Matrix can look no further than GTA Online. The game provides players with a huge world to explore, but mainly hunt down other players at their leisure with a combination of skills.
The Matrix Resurrections saw the characters bend reality at certain points to be overpowered beings in the Matrix, and those who move through the ranks in GTA Online will know just how that feels. The game allows all kinds of destruction that makes it appear as if this simulated reality is run by the players themselves.
Horizon Zero Dawn (2017)
- Available on PlayStation 4 and Microsoft Windows
The Matrix Resurrections brings back the special effects that fans love, but it is much more grounded in terms of storyline. Horizon Zero Dawn is narratively driven by its characters, following protagonist Aloy in a futuristic world where machines are commonplace and exist as creatures.
It has a central mystery that drives the plot, which is comparable to The Matrix Resurrections that kept viewers guessing over who was in charge of the Matrix. Horizon Zero Dawn’s gameplay is about exploring the world, fighting the machines, and enhancing Aloy’s skill set, while the story looks into her uncovering what her identity really is.
Cyberpunk 2077 (2020)
- Available on Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Stadia, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S
Keanu Reeves is the main draw for The Matrix Resurrections, and this game will similarly pull in fans of the actor. Cyberpunk 2077 features a character played by Reeves himself, with the story featuring a megacity that the main character has to navigate.
It’s played in first-person, so players can have a true feel of being right at the heart of the environment. Much like The Matrix Resurrections, there’s a larger-than-life atmosphere that seems as if anything is possible, although Reeves’ presence might still be why players will want to check this out.