The Last of Us
Surprisingly, of the games on this list, The Last of Us and (presumably) its upcoming sequel are actually the least like Days Gone, mechanically speaking. It tells an incredibly focused and emotional story, and there is no open world aspect to distract you from it.
Crafting is an element that both series share, along with the visceral and uncomfortable nature of the combat. I suppose they also share a rather grim tone and feature flawed protagonists.
But The Last of Us is a seminal video game, and if you haven’t already played it then you really should.
The less you know about it, the better, and it tells a tale that will stay with you for, well it’s been five years for me now, so at least that long. The writing, the direction, and the acting are second to none and have really set a gold standard for the industry. Just beware, whatever you play after it will suffer from the comparison.
