Games Like Far Cry®

Discover the dark secrets of a lawless island ruled by violence and take the fight to the enemy as you try to escape. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive!

Why similar: FPS 37.3%, Open World 18.9%, Stealth 11%, Shooter 8%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive evolution of the series' tropical island formula, refining the open-world sandbox mechanics to perfection.

You are a gun for hire, trapped in a war-torn African state, stricken with malaria and forced to make deals with corrupt warlords on both sides of the conflict in order to make this country your home. You must identify and exploit your enemies' weaknesses, neutralizing their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion,...

Why similar: FPS 42.4%, Open World 19.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Stealth 6.4%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the raw, unforgiving survival mechanics and immersive open-world exploration that defined the series' roots.

Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.

Why similar: Stealth 37.1%, Open World 22.7%, Action 8.9%, Shooter 7.7%, Multiplayer 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the ultimate open-world tactical infiltration experience, allowing for the same freedom of approach found in Far Cry.

Pulse-racing new installment from 2007's PC Game of the Year*: Play as Sergeant Sykes and experience a whole new side of the battle. A standard combat mission behind enemy lines becomes critical when you discover your enemies have captured something of vital importance to the ensuing war.

Why similar: FPS 49%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 8.9%, Stealth 8.2%, Open World 6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides more of the high-fidelity, sandbox-style combat that made the original Crysis and Far Cry famous.

Far Cry® 3: Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter.Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world.

Why similar: FPS 49.3%, Open World 15%, Stealth 8.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stylistic, neon-drenched take on the Far Cry formula that retains the core open-world shooter mechanics while adding a unique flair.

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: FPS 42.8%, Classic 31.9% ★, Shooter 6.6%, Action 5.6%, Horror 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the intense, high-stakes combat and advanced enemy AI that made the original Far Cry feel so revolutionary.

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 takes the bulls-eye precision of its predecessor to new and exciting heights!

Why similar: FPS 34.5%, Stealth 16.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 8.1%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the jungle stealth and long-range sniping that defined many of the most memorable encounters in the original Far Cry.

Create a team with up to 3 friends in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands and enjoy the ultimate military shooter experience set in a massive, dangerous, and responsive open world.

Why similar: Open World 22%, FPS 19.2%, Stealth 17.6%, Shooter 16%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A massive open-world tactical shooter that emphasizes player choice and stealth in hostile, expansive environments.

Discover the open world of Hope County, Montana, besieged by a fanatical doomsday cult. Dive into the action solo or two-player co-op in the story campaign, use a vast arsenal of weapons and allies, and free Hope County from Joseph Seed and his cult.

Why similar: FPS 29.3%, Open World 16%, Stealth 14.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Expands the series' open-world sandbox into a massive, reactive environment with deep tactical options and emergent gameplay.

World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.

Why similar: Classic 42.5% ★, FPS 31.6%, Shooter 5.7%, Action 5.1%, Stealth 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical shooter that shares the same era and level-design sensibilities as the original Far Cry.

Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.

Why similar: FPS 54.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 8.7%, Stealth 8.6%, First-Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-octane, tactical first-person combat with a focus on freedom of approach and environmental interaction.

Powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE is an intense first-person shooter with breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore, and jaw-dropping graphics!

Why similar: FPS 53.8%, Open World 12.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 7.3%, First-Person 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines open-world exploration with fast-paced, visceral first-person shooting in a hostile, post-apocalyptic setting.

Enter the world of cinematic stealth action with Splinter Cell, the game that propelled the genre to cult status. You are Sam Fisher, an elite covert agent in the NSA's top-secret division: Third Echelon.

Why similar: Classic 42% ★, Stealth 36.8%, Action 7.2%, Shooter 4.5%, Difficult 3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the stealth-focused gameplay and tactical infiltration elements that are crucial to playing Far Cry effectively.

In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.

Why similar: FPS 37.2%, Stealth 11.7%, Classic 11.5% ★, Shooter 8.7%, First-Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similarly immersive, atmospheric FPS experience with a strong emphasis on survival and resource management.

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001!

Why similar: Classic 42.2% ★, FPS 32.7%, Action 6.2%, Shooter 6%, Difficult 3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the same open-area, high-intensity combat style that defined many early 2000s shooters.

Enter the adrenaline-filled world of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. With stunning vistas, visceral gunplay, and a huge variety of gameplay experiences, there's never been a better time to join the fight.

Why similar: FPS 37.2%, Open World 17.2%, Shooter 12.1%, Multiplayer 8.3%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: The latest iteration of the series, offering a massive open world and refined sandbox combat mechanics.

JOIN THE REVOLUTION! Lured to Mars by the Ultor Corporation's promise of a better life, thousands have come to seek their fortune and work for the massive mining company. But all is not as it seems. A deadly plague is sweeping through the barracks, and miners suffer daily abuse at the hands of the Ultor guards.

Why similar: Classic 38.5% ★, FPS 36%, Action 7%, Shooter 6.1%, First-Person 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features destructible environments and sci-fi combat that defined the era of shooters like Far Cry.

A demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of demons in this award-winning horror/action FPS and reimagining of the original DOOM.

Why similar: FPS 37.7%, Classic 32.3% ★, Shooter 8.2%, Action 5%, First-Person 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a tense, atmospheric, and claustrophobic FPS experience that highlights the technical prowess of its era.

FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...

Why similar: FPS 54.4%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 7.9%, Classic 7.4% ★, First-Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi shooter that emphasizes environmental interaction and tactical combat similar to the early 2000s classics.

Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

Why similar: Classic 45.1% ★, FPS 32.5%, Shooter 6.8%, Action 3.7%, Multiplayer 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, classic shooter that focuses on movement and precision, much like the core combat loop of Far Cry.

The Call of Duty® experience supports Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, and Call of Duty®: Warzone™.

Why similar: FPS 48.9%, Shooter 15.2%, Multiplayer 10.1%, First-Person 8.7%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic linear shooter that shares the same high-intensity combat and historical FPS pedigree as early 2000s titles.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six makes its next-generation hardware debut in the most dramatic installment of the renowned first-person shooter franchise to date. Rainbow operatives take to the chaotic streets of Las Vegas as an escalating terrorist siege in 'Sin City' threatens to take world terrorism to new, uncontrollable heights.

Why similar: FPS 34.5%, Classic 22.5% ★, Action 9%, Shooter 8%, Stealth 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical squad-based combat and careful planning, appealing to those who enjoy the strategic side of Far Cry.

Call of Juarez is an epic adventure western themed FPS game. The player alternately assumes the roles of two distinct, antagonistic characters: a sneaking fugitive Billy and his hunter the reverend Ray.

Why similar: FPS 42%, Classic 12.1% ★, Shooter 10.4%, Action 9.4%, Stealth 7%

Why You'll Like It: A Western-themed shooter that captures the same sense of adventure and tactical gunplay as the original Far Cry.

As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.

Why similar: Classic 46.9% ★, Stealth 31.4%, Action 7.3%, Difficult 5.4%, Shooter 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational stealth game that rewards the same methodical, tactical approach required for Far Cry's stealth sections.

Deadfall Adventures is an action-driven first-person shooter, spiced up with elements from action-adventure games. Become an adventurer, hunt for treasures, explore unknown regions of the world and rescue the damsel in distress from the clutches of enemies, both earthly and not-so-earthly.

Why similar: FPS 49.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 11.4%, First-Person 8.3%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure shooter that mirrors the pulp-adventure feel of exploring tropical and exotic locations.

Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence. You are Ajay Ghale. Traveling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother’s dying wish, you find yourself caught up in a civil war to overthrow the oppressive regime of dictator Pagan Min.

Why similar: FPS 32.6%, Open World 19.4%, Stealth 9.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 6.6%

Homefront®: The Revolution is an open-world first person shooter where you must lead the Resistance movement in guerrilla warfare against a superior military force.

Why similar: FPS 36.8%, Open World 15.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Stealth 9.8%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An open-world shooter that emphasizes guerrilla warfare and tactical freedom in a hostile occupied territory.

The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.

Why similar: Open World 29.2%, FPS 24%, Stealth 12.6%, First-Person 9.7%, Action 8.5%

Dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.

Why similar: FPS 36.2%, Open World 19.6%, Shooter 8.9%, Stealth 8%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.

Why similar: Classic 39.1% ★, FPS 34.3%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 7.4%, First-Person 3.4%

Immerse yourself in a survival FPS adventure. Stranded on a dangerous island, face mercenaries, dinosaurs, and a vibrant yet hostile ecosystem. Explore breathtaking environments and survive the onslaught of intense, fast-paced encounters.

Why similar: FPS 37.3%, Stealth 16.8%, Shooter 13.4%, First-Person 8.4%, Action 7.1%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Classic 31.1% ★, Open World 28%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 13.6%, Sandbox 3.4%

You are the victim of a conspiracy! The FBI, CIA and a group of murderers are chasing you. XIII… This strange tattoo and the key of a safe are your only clues to survive and claim your innocence! It's time to gear up and eliminate your ennemies!

Why similar: Classic 40.3% ★, FPS 28.3%, Stealth 11.9%, Action 7.7%, Shooter 6.5%

Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…

Why similar: Classic 70.6% ★, Action 10.4%, Shooter 8.4%, Atmospheric 3.2%, Story Rich 2.8%

BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.

Why similar: FPS 43.3%, Classic 23.6% ★, Shooter 7.3%, Action 5.9%, First-Person 5.2%

Call of Duty® delivers the gritty realism and cinematic intensity of World War II's epic battlefield moments like never before.

Why similar: Classic 39.2% ★, FPS 34.3%, Shooter 7.8%, Action 5.1%, Multiplayer 5%

Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.

Why similar: FPS 47.8%, Stealth 11.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 9.1%, Multiplayer 5.2%

The classic first person shooter from Crytek is back with the action-packed gameplay, sandbox world, and thrilling epic battles you loved the first time around – now with remastered graphics optimized for a new generation of hardware.

Why similar: FPS 39.5%, Stealth 16.6%, Shooter 13.9%, Action 7.7%, Sci-fi 3.8%

Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.

Why similar: Classic 36.4% ★, Stealth 32%, Action 8%, Shooter 6.5%, FPS 5.9%

Caribbean islands; islands full of secrets, mystery and the spirit of romance. These islands are both beautiful and lethally dangerous. Centuries ago the waters of this region were teeming with pirates and adventurers... and frankly, not much has changed since then.

Why similar: FPS 41.1%, Open World 20.1%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 11.3%, First-Person 7.9%

Eastern Europe, 2008. War has broken out on the borders of Russia and the fate of the world hangs in the balance. That's when the call goes out for the Ghosts—an elite handful of specially trained Green Berets, armed with the latest technology and trained to use the deadliest weapons.

Why similar: FPS 33.8%, Classic 32.5% ★, Shooter 8.5%, Stealth 7.7%, Action 5.4%

The new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty® series, delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower and transports them to the most treacherous hotspots...

Why similar: FPS 40.7%, Classic 27.5% ★, Shooter 8.8%, Multiplayer 7.5%, Action 6.1%

Experience one of the most critically acclaimed stealth-action games of all time. Uncover a conspiracy that hits close to home and stop World War III.

Why similar: Classic 42.2% ★, Stealth 37.8%, Action 6.8%, Shooter 2.6%, Great Soundtrack 2.6%

The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.

Why similar: Classic 43.2% ★, FPS 24.6%, Stealth 15.6%, Action 3.4%, First-Person 2.9%

Behind a veil of secrecy the evil Empire is creating a doomsday army - one that, if finished, will become the final cog in the Empire's arsenal of terror and domination. Your Mission? Join the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division, infiltrate the Empire.

Why similar: Classic 42.8% ★, FPS 35.2%, Shooter 7.4%, Action 5.7%, First-Person 4.5%

A world where time has no meaning - and evil knows no bounds. Torn from a world long gone, the time traveling warrior Turok has found himself thrust into a savage land torn by conflict.

Why similar: Classic 44.3% ★, FPS 31.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 6.4%, First-Person 4.3%

Survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps in distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay.

Why similar: FPS 42.8%, Stealth 11.2%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.9%

You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. In Manhunt, you must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport.

Why similar: Classic 35.6% ★, Stealth 30.1%, Action 8.8%, Difficult 7.3%, Horror 5.4%

Frontlines™: Fuel of War™ is an open-world First Person Shooter set on the frontlines of tomorrow. In a world ravaged by a global energy crisis, environmental decay, and economic depression, players assume the role of an elite soldier in the Western Coalition Army on an epic crusade against the Red Star Alliance to control the last of...

Why similar: FPS 53.8%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 13.6%, Multiplayer 5.8%, Open World 5.3%

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

Why similar: FPS 37.6%, Classic 34.3% ★, Shooter 6.3%, Action 5%, First-Person 3.9%

THE OLD WEST, 1864. In order to save their family, the McCall brothers will kill anyone who stands between them and the legendary Gold of Juarez.

Why similar: FPS 48.7%, Action 10.4%, Open World 9.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Multiplayer 7.2%