The Last of Us is an action-adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world ravaged by a fungal infection. Players control Joel, a grizzled survivor, and Ellie, a teenage girl who may hold the key to a cure. The game combines intense, stealth-based combat with a deeply emotional narrative. It features survival elements, character-driven storytelling, and a richly detailed world, highlighting themes of loss, hope, and human connection.