South America or the “New World”, as it was once known, is not often at the forefront of representation when it comes to video games or entertainment in general.
Nonetheless, the green continent with its vast untapped jungles and mysterious ancient past, as well as its more recent colonial history and political turmoil, has made for an excellent setting in many games, movies, and stories.
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There is certainly no shortage of subject matter when it comes to South America, and developers spanning all sorts of genres, from survival to strategy and everything in between, have taken inspiration from its dense forests, lush beaches and vibrant communities.
The following games all take place in South American countries, islands, or areas heavily inspired and influenced by South America.
8 Green Hell
Creepy Jar
Green Hell
Released September 5, 2019
ESRB M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Crude Humor, Strong Language, Use of Drugs, Violence
Developer(s) Creepy Jar
Publisher(s) Creepy Jar
Engine unity
How Long To Beat 17 Hours
OpenCritic Rating Strong
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When it comes to immersive survival games, you’re not going to find many better than Green Hell.
This deep psychological thriller will test your mettle in ways you never thought possible, and few games offer the range of possible ways to die that Green Hell does.
Whether it’s drinking dodgy water, touching a poison frog, or being mauled by a bloodthirsty jaguar, Green Hell will certainly give you an authentic Amazonian survival experience.
A nice additional touch is the inclusion of hallucinations, which will trigger when your sanity meter is reduced – and this happens quickly.
7 Anno 1800
Ubisoft
Real-Time Strategy
Simulation
Released April 20, 2019
ESRB T For Teen // Alcohol and Tobacco Reference, Language, Mild Violence
Engine Anno Engine
How Long To Beat 15 Hours
OpenCritic Rating Strong
Developer Blue Byte
PS Plus Availability Extra & Premium
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Anno 1800 is undoubtedly one of the most unique and visually impressive city builders around, taking players back to the Age of Discovery and featuring several interesting and unique game mechanics.
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While the game takes place across several different theaters, the New World primarily represents South America with its tropical climate, abundant resources, and Latin culture.
While the New World features in the base game, a special DLC titled ‘New World Rising’ was made to specifically enhance these territories.
6 Hitman: World of Assassination
IO Interactive
Hitman World of Assassination
Released January 20, 2023
ESRB M For Mature 17+ Due To Use Of Drugs And Alcohol, Blood, Strong Language, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Drug Reference
Engine Glacier engine
How Long To Beat 24 hours
Prequel(s) Hitman 2, Hitman (2016)
PC Release Date January 20, 2023
Xbox Series X|S Release Date January 20, 2023
PS5 Release Date January 20, 2023
Nintendo Switch Release Date January 20, 2023
File Size Xbox Series 84 GB (November 2023)
Number of Players 1
Steam Deck Compatibility Verified
OpenCritic Rating Mighty
X|S Optimized Yes
Supported VR Headsets PlayStation VR 2 Headset, Meta Quest 3, Valve Index, Meta Quest Pro, HTC Vive Pro 2 VR Headset
How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs) 208 hours
Meta Quest Release Date September 5, 2024
PSVR2 Release Date March 27, 2025
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The Hitman series is known for its open-level design and unique locations, which include two maps based in South America. Though the game features many different settings, the choice of Colombia and Argentina are certainly welcome additions and showcase the richness and beauty of the continent.
In contrasting style, Santa Fortuna in Colombia is a rainforest biome with shamanic rituals and cartel drug operations in the area. Meanwhile, Mendoza in Argentina is a brilliant mission that takes place at a large-scale luxury vineyard and wine factory.
Both missions have tonnes of replay value and a carefully constructed to include tonnes of unique cultural references, local wildlife, and stunning views.
5 Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag
Ubisoft
Assassin’s Creed 4: Black Flag
Action-Adventure
Open-World
Released October 29, 2013
ESRB M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol, Violence
Developer(s) Ubisoft Montreal
Engine AnvilNext
How Long To Beat 24 Hours
Steam Deck Compatibility Playable
OpenCritic Rating Mighty
PS Plus Availability Extra & Premium
How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs) 60 Hours
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While Assassin’s Creed: Black Flag is primarily set on the Caribbean islands and their surrounding seas, it does feature some territories that are considered to be modern South America.
This pirate adventure will see players visit islands such as Colombia’s Isla Providencia which even has a few Mayan secrets nestled away on various other islands.
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Much of the game inevitably takes place at sea or on smaller Caribbean islands, but there’s no doubt that many of the aspects that make South America an appealing setting find their way into Black Flag.
4 Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Crystal Dynamics/Feral Interactive
Released September 14, 2018
ESRB M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language
Publisher(s) Square Enix
Engine Foundation Engine
How Long To Beat 12.5 Hours
OpenCritic Rating Strong
Metascore 82
PS Plus Availability Extra & Premium
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The Tomb Raider series has certainly taken us to some interesting settings, but few are quite so beautiful as the rich jungle environment in Shadow of the Tomb Raider.
As Lara Croft seeks to uncover the mystery of the lost Mayan city of Paititi, she will have to utilize all of her parkour and combat skills to overcome the various obstacles and enemies throughout its ruins.
The game marks an excellent capstone for the Survivor trilogy and will be sure to delight fans of Lara and the Tomb Raider series.
3 Max Payne 3
Rockstar Games
Released May 15, 2012
ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs and Alcohol
Franchise Max Payne
Developer(s) Rockstar Studios
Engine rockstar advanced game engine, euphoria
OpenCritic Rating Strong
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Max Payne 3 took a bit of a turn for the series considering its previous titles were set in the gritty maze of New York City. This installment moves to focus on São Paulo, Brazil and contains every bit as much action as you might expect.
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From favelas to football stadiums, the city is rendered with stunning detail, and even though it might not always represent the best Brazil has to offer, it is an authentic experience nonetheless.
On top of the unique setting, the game also features well-written, cinematic stories and high-level gunplay that fans of the franchise are used to.
2 Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands
Ubisoft
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Wildlands
Released March 7, 2017
ESRB M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Drugs
Franchise Ghost Recon
Engine AnvilNext 2.0
How Long To Beat 27 Hours
Steam Deck Compatibility Playable
OpenCritic Rating Fair
PS Plus Availability Extra & Premium
How Long To Beat (Completionist Runs) 80 Hours
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Ghost Recon Wildlands takes place entirely within Bolivia and provides players with a huge open world to explore.
From vast desert plains and mountain villages to thick jungles and winding rivers, the world is truly a joy to explore and showcases the environmental diversity of the country.
In terms of the story, it is centered around a Mexican cartel that has taken over the country and the Ghosts are called in to aid a local resistance group in liberating one province at a time.
It’s hard to beat the immersive feeling of patrolling a rural village, hearing DJ Perico blast lambada from the radios, and seeing the dust blow across the dirt road. Ghost Recon Wildlands is truly one of the best games to utilize South America as a setting.
1 Tropico 6
Kalypso Entertainment
Released March 29, 2019
ESRB Teen // Drug Reference, Mild Language, Violence
Engine Unreal Engine 4
How Long To Beat 35 Hours
PC Release Date March 29, 2019
Xbox Series X|S Release Date March 31, 2022
PS5 Release Date March 31, 2022
Nintendo Switch Release Date November 6, 2020
File Size Xbox Series 17.23 GB
Number of Players 1-4
Steam Deck Compatibility Playable
OpenCritic Rating Strong
Cross Save No
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Tropico 6 is a unique political city builder and dictator sim highly inspired by the Cold War era and South America in general.
Players will take on the role of El Presidente and can choose from a selection of island layouts as they look to establish themselves as a self-sufficient city-state.
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The game has tonnes of interesting mechanics, from its complex agriculture and resource management to solving political dilemmas and keeping various factions in balance.
The series has a unique sense of humor and also features some of the best Caribbean and Latin-inspired music you will hear in any game.
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