Games Like Interstellar Marines

From one of the developers behind the original Rainbow Six® and Ghost Recon® games, comes a thinking-man's first-person shooter featuring in-depth character and weapon customization. Take your time. Think ahead. Get the job done.

Why similar: Tactical 32%, FPS 22.8%, Co-op 9.3%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by former tactical game developers, this title provides the deep, realistic military simulation that fans of tactical shooters crave.

A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival!

Why similar: FPS 28%, Multiplayer 16%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Team-Based 9.7%, Tactical 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends sci-fi tactical combat with team-based strategy, mirroring the asymmetric warfare found in Interstellar Marines.

Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.

Why similar: FPS 30.5%, Tactical 19.9%, Shooter 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Co-op 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a gritty, realistic tactical shooter experience with a focus on team coordination and lethal combat.

From commanding the battle standing on the bridge of your flagship all the way down to tactical infantry firefights - AFF brings together all the combat you ever loved in a rich science fiction setting. Boarding, pilotable capital ships, deep weapon customization and full Bot support included!

Why similar: FPS 18.7%, Tactical 17.4%, Co-op 14.3%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Multiplayer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines large-scale sci-fi combat with tactical infantry gameplay in a way that feels very similar to the Interstellar Marines vision.

GTFO is a hardcore cooperative horror shooter that throws you from gripping suspense to explosive action in a heartbeat. Stealth, strategy, and teamwork are necessary to survive in your deadly, underground prison. Work together or die together.

Why similar: FPS 20.6%, Co-op 17.7%, Tactical 13.5%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Shooter 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the tense, tactical, and claustrophobic sci-fi horror atmosphere found in Interstellar Marines.

Become an elite SWAT commander and bring order to a city overwhelmed by chaos and corruption.

Why similar: Tactical 27.8%, FPS 22.5%, Co-op 14.5%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Shooter 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the gold standard for methodical, high-stakes tactical gameplay and realistic gunplay mechanics.

Zero Hour is a tactical FPS with online team-based game play that takes place in a variety of fictional locations interpreted in Bangladesh with Real-life scale & resource management. It brings a grounded, close quarter combat experience to the game.

Why similar: Tactical 25.8%, FPS 19.7%, Co-op 13%, Shooter 10.3%, Multiplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical FPS that focuses on close-quarters combat and team planning, requiring the same level of caution as the seed game.

Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition is a First-Person Shooter based on Games Workshop’s cult classic board game set in Warhammer 40,000 universe. Expanding upon the original game, and featuring a host of new content, new features and a richer multiplayer mode.

Why similar: FPS 24.1%, Co-op 22.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a heavy, immersive sci-fi co-op experience set in a claustrophobic environment against alien threats.

A PVP tactical FPS about PLANNING & EXECUTION. Sound strategy and good teamwork are essential for victory because new PROCEDURALLY-GENERATED MAPS are delivered every week. You'll face a new tactical challenge every round.

Why similar: Tactical 26.7%, FPS 25.6%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Shooter 11%, Team-Based 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes team planning and tactical execution, making it a great fit for players who enjoy the methodical nature of Interstellar Marines.

SCP: 5K is a co-op or singleplayer tactical horror FPS project that puts players in the midst of a conspiracy where the SCP Foundation has turned on humanity. Enjoy Early Access as we continue to work towards a completed full release of the project!

Why similar: Co-op 20.9%, Tactical 18.4%, FPS 17.9%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical co-op shooter that focuses on horror and atmospheric tension in a sci-fi setting.

In a dark Cyberpunk world, you (and up to 3 friends) wage war against the all-powerful Federation in this Source-powered FPS/RPG.

Why similar: FPS 36.5%, Co-op 20.6%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Multiplayer 7.4%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a complex, immersive sci-fi experience with deep tactical elements and a unique, dark atmosphere.

Black One Blood Brothers is a tactical military shooter game where strategy and coordination are key. Command a squad of top operators, with unique skills, through high-risk missions around the globe. Customize your crew, plan your missions, and adjust on the fly for a vast replayability.

Why similar: Tactical 33.6%, FPS 30.7%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 9%, Simulation 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical military simulation that allows for deep customization and realistic squad-based operations.

TAKEDOWN is a thinking-person’s shooter; brutal, hardcore and deadly - like the real thing. Not for the faint hearted, Takedown requires you to bring your 'A' game - FPS fans looking for an ultra hardcore experience only need apply!

Why similar: FPS 31.6%, Tactical 24.9%, Co-op 9.4%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore tactical shooter that strips away modern arcade elements to focus on realistic, lethal engagement.

You & your friends are the deadliest killers in the galaxy – the US Colonial Marines. It’s up to you to not just survive, but wipe out the Xeno infestation.

Why similar: FPS 27.2%, Co-op 18.4%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Action 9.3%, Multiplayer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the specific sci-fi horror aesthetic and co-op shooter feel that many Interstellar Marines players enjoy.

Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.

Why similar: FPS 49.4%, Tactical 15%, Multiplayer 7.9%, Co-op 6.7%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational tactical shooter that prioritizes realism and communication over arcade-style gameplay.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas 2 - the sequel to the award-winning next-generation first-person shooter - returns to Sin City. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is your last chance to rescue America's sexiest city from an escalating terrorist siege that will force you into heart-pounding action from beginning to end.

Why similar: Tactical 27.2%, FPS 23.5%, Co-op 17%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title remains a benchmark for tactical team-based shooters with a focus on cover and squad management.

Jump Space (formerly Jump Ship) is a mission based co-op PvE for 1-4 players, where you are the crew of a spaceship. Transition seamlessly from crewing the ship to on-foot exploration and space walks. Explore, upgrade, and survive intense encounters in deep space together.

Why similar: FPS 22.3%, Co-op 20.2%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Shooter 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi co-op shooter that focuses on PvE encounters in space environments.

Receiver 2 simulates every internal part of each firearm based on manufacturer schematics and gunsmithing resources. Learn exactly how each sidearm works, including how to load and unload them, clear malfunctions, and operate their safety features.

Why similar: FPS 40.5%, Shooter 16.9%, Action 8.1%, First-Person 7.9%, Simulation 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features an incredibly detailed gun simulation that appeals to players interested in the 'First Person Simulator' aspect of the seed game.

NOW AVAILABLE! When the Earth falls to an extra-terrestrial invasion, humanity becomes an endangered species. Earthfall is a four-player cooperative shooter that challenges players to survive hordes of ruthless alien drones and their inscrutable masters.

Why similar: FPS 27.2%, Co-op 23.1%, Online Co-Op 9.9%, Action 9%, Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op shooter that focuses on surviving alien waves, sharing the sci-fi setting and team-based requirements.

Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.

Why similar: FPS 26%, Co-op 22.4%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Action 8.4%, Horror 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi shooter that leans into the horror and co-op elements, providing a faster-paced but still thematic experience.

Onward is the most immersive tactical VR shooter. Join your squad for a wide variety of competitive PvP, co-op PvE, and solo game modes, including intense multiplayer battles or 4-player co-op missions. Realistic weaponry and combat mechanics will push your survival and combat skills to their limit

Why similar: FPS 26.3%, Tactical 20%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: A VR tactical shooter that provides the most immersive, realistic military combat experience currently available.

Nuclear-powered space combat in the 23rd century! In The Black ® is an intense, realistic space combat simulator with a serious respect for science. It is laser focused on the pilot experience and features single- and online multiplayer game modes, plus robust ship customization options.

Why similar: Sci-fi 22%, Shooter 21.4%, Multiplayer 14.8%, Space 11.7%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A space-sim that emphasizes immersive combat and tactical flight mechanics in a sci-fi setting.

Get ready for the apocalypse! Shatterline is a high-octane single-player FPS adventure where Earth’s survival hangs in the balance. Pick a unique operator and combat the alien plague!

Why similar: FPS 27.7%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Co-op 11%, Multiplayer 10%

Why You'll Like It: A modern sci-fi shooter that offers polished combat mechanics and team-based objectives.

NEMESIS DISTRESS is a unique multiplayer Sci-Fi horror experience that aims at creating unforgettable, cinematic moments. Remember – this is NOT a shooter, in Nemesis you are not the hunter. You are the PREY.

Why similar: FPS 28.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Team-Based 8.6%, Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror shooter that forces players to work together in a high-tension, sci-fi environment.

Operate an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open-world environment!

Why similar: Action 26.1%, Sci-fi 14%, Indie 13.3%, Space 13.2%, Simulation 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action game with simulation elements that captures the feeling of navigating dangerous, non-scripted space environments.

Merciless trench warfare immerses you and your squad in intense battles of attack and defense. Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in an authentic World War One setting offering a rarely seen battlefield experience.

Why similar: Co-op 25%, FPS 18.2%, Tactical 16.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Multiplayer 9.5%

Direct Contact delivers an authentic and immersive first-person, Co-Op tactical experience, built for those who demand realism, strategy, and precision. Operate as Special Forces, utilizing a vast arsenal of real-world weapons and equipment. Engage in dynamic combat.

Why similar: Tactical 33.8%, Shooter 21.7%, Action 13.6%, First-Person 9.9%, Simulation 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical simulation shooter that prioritizes realism and authentic military engagement.

Experience hyper-realistic visuals and fluid controls from an unprecedented Bodycam perspective. The world's first shooter with truly playable 3DGS environments. Every pulse-pounding firefight and precise tactical move is captured by your chest-mounted camera for unmatched battlefield immersion.

Why similar: FPS 19.9%, Tactical 19.5%, Co-op 15.1%, Multiplayer 10%, Shooter 8.9%

Work together to survive the devastating Dinosaur horde in huge, endless environments.

Why similar: FPS 27%, Co-op 18.1%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Shooter 9%, Online Co-Op 8.4%

IRR is a tactical PvE Co-Op extract shooter set in a de-stabilized and immersive modern-day Vietnam. As a PMC for a mysterious organization, deal with 3 factions that stand to gain from the chaos. Engage in ruthless combat, plan your deployment, and explore the world as your journey unfolds.

Why similar: FPS 23.2%, Tactical 21.5%, Co-op 16.2%, Shooter 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.5%

In OPERATOR, you will play as an elite Tier 1 operator undergoing dangerous clandestine operations all over the globe. With a strategic, measured, and unforgiving style of gameplay. You are the tactical advantage, Good luck.

Why similar: Tactical 27.7%, FPS 24.1%, Shooter 13%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Action 6.9%

S.B.T.F. is a very hard arcade-style / rogue-like / perma-death first person shooter. You play as Marines who must brave dark, claustrophobic and terrifyingly intense Space Beast infested spacecraft in order to extract critical data and lucrative upgrades. Can you make it out alive?

Why similar: FPS 25.9%, Co-op 23.6%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Horror 9.3%, Action 8.7%

Guardians of Orion is a Sci-Fi Action RPG Looter Shooter with Dinosaurs and Robots. Complete Mission Objectives all over the Galaxy with your friends to earn new Gear & Rewards!

Why similar: Co-op 24.2%, Multiplayer 17.5%, FPS 12.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 11%

Bodycam is the first tactical multiplayer FPS with a true body-camera view in Unreal Engine 5. Close-quarters combats feel raw and loud. Every angle, callout, and bullet matters. Play Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Wingman on photoreal maps where teamplay, tactics, and clutch skill are key.

Why similar: FPS 21.6%, Tactical 21.5%, Co-op 14.2%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Shooter 8%

Starship Troopers: Extermination is a 16-player co-op FPS that puts you on the far-off frontlines of an all-out battle against the Bugs! Squad up, grab your rifle, and do your part as an elite Deep Space Vanguard Trooper to take back planets from the Arachnid threat!

Why similar: FPS 21.7%, Co-op 18.1%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Shooter 9%

Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.

Why similar: FPS 31.8%, Tactical 16.9%, Multiplayer 14%, Co-op 10%, Shooter 9.9%

NS2: Combat is a powerful twitch-shooter where space marines battle aliens through a competitive mixture of MOBA & FPS playstyles. Are you ready?

Why similar: FPS 28.6%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Action 14.8%, Shooter 10.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Contagion isn't your average Zombie Shooter but instead takes a more realistic and different approach to the popular genre with unique characters, environments, weapons, items, and a built in system that makes every round completely unpredictable with resources, objectives, and paths ever changing.

Why similar: FPS 31%, Co-op 27.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Horror 10.1%, First-Person 6.9%

EXFIL delivers raw tactical FPS intensity with no distractions. No loot grinding, no gimmicks, just pure realism. EXFIL tests your strategy, comms, and teamwork in high-stakes tactical engagements. Will your squad rise to the challenge?

Why similar: Tactical 18.9%, FPS 17.8%, Co-op 16%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Shooter 8.1%

Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building.

Why similar: FPS 25.2%, Tactical 22%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Shooter 10%, Team-Based 8.2%

Take charge of a SWAT unit as an elite operator. Command a specialized AI squad or team up in co-op to seize suspects, rescue civilians, and restore order. Study the briefing, kit out your team, and execute your plan with disciplined precision.

Why similar: FPS 22%, Tactical 20%, Co-op 14.6%, Multiplayer 11%, Shooter 9.9%

Marauders is a tactical first-person multiplayer looter shooter set in a sci-fi universe. As a space pirate, work solo, or in a squad with up to 3 other players to navigate a hostile battleground, hunt for loot, craft new weapons and gear, and salvage what you’ll need to survive.

Why similar: FPS 34.3%, Tactical 23%, Shooter 14.5%, Space 7.7%, Action 7%

GRAV is a sand box experience where you explore a multitude of planets, hunt strange alien creatures, build and defend outposts, craft weapons and armor, and attempt to survive against other players in a hostile environment.

Why similar: Co-op 26.9%, Multiplayer 26.4%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Space 11.2%, Action 8.2%

Six Days in Fallujah is an intensely realistic first-person tactical shooter based on true stories from one of this century’s toughest urban battles.

Why similar: Tactical 20.7%, FPS 19.9%, Co-op 15.5%, Multiplayer 9.3%, Shooter 7.9%

Building on 10 years of constant engine development, ARMA II boasts the most realistic combat environment in the world. It models real world ballistics & round deflection, materials penetration, features a realtime day/night cycle and dynamic wind, weather and environmental effects.

Why similar: Tactical 24.4%, FPS 21.7%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Co-op 12.1%, Shooter 7.6%

MoonMiners is a cooperative survival simulator of miners in space, in an alternative dystopian future. You take on the role of space miners working for an evil corporation far from home, and it will be much easier for you to die than to do your job.

Why similar: Co-op 20.5%, FPS 18.7%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Shooter 8.7%, Team-Based 8.7%

Contain is a Tactical Co-Op FPS game. Form your squad of four players to fight against the anomalies. Try to "Contain" them where the line between ordinary and extraordinary is blurred.

Why similar: FPS 24.5%, Tactical 18.2%, Co-op 13.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Multiplayer 8.5%

Species: Unknown is a 1 to 4 players co-op survival horror. Complete high-risk missions aboard an abandoned ship while being hunted by an unknown creature. Survive and upgrade your gear to face each new threat that lurks in the dark.

Why similar: FPS 20.6%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Horror 10.7%

GERONIMO is an immersive, tactical CQB shooter built for Virtual Reality that depicts a modern-day world in which Tier 1 operators are called to implement unconventional operations as members of elite teams. Breaching, in-depth character and weapon customization and more! "Who Dares, Wins"

Why similar: FPS 23.5%, Tactical 21.6%, Co-op 13.4%, Multiplayer 13%, Shooter 10.6%

Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.

Why similar: Co-op 27.1%, Sci-fi 22.4%, Shooter 21%, Action 19%, Space 5.6%