Games Like Just Cause 4 Reloaded

With over 1000 km² of complete freedom from sky to seabed, Rico Rodriguez returns to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways imaginable.

Why similar: Open World 27.2%, Destruction 26.4%, Third-Person Shooter 14.4%, Sandbox 8%, Shooter 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the closest match to Just Cause 4 with wingsuit-and-grappling-hook traversal, massive open-world sabotage, and nonstop explosive sandbox mayhem.

Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.

Why similar: Open World 34.3%, Destruction 16.5%, Third-Person Shooter 13.8%, Sandbox 11.1%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is the series entry that established the franchise's signature blend of aerial mobility, vehicle stunts, and chaos-driven open-world destruction.

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Open World 43.1%, Third-Person Shooter 15.1%, Sandbox 11.5%, Action 10.8%, Shooter 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original still captures the core fantasy of parachuting into enemy territory and dismantling a tropical dictatorship with reckless freedom.

Red Faction: Guerrilla re-defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style combat, and true physics-based destruction.

Why similar: Destruction 37.1%, Open World 19.8%, Third-Person Shooter 15.6%, Physics 7.1%, Sandbox 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Just Cause 4 is leveling structures and causing systemic chaos, this is one of Steam's best destruction-focused open worlds.

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Open World 46.2%, Gore 11.9%, Violent 11.7%, Action 11%, Sandbox 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps grappling hooks for superpowers, but nails the same singleplayer power fantasy of tearing through an open world with absurd mobility and violence.

Experience the insane antics of Saints Row IV. The Saints have gone from the Penthouse to the White House - but Earth has been invaded and it’s up to you to save it with an arsenal of superpowers and strange weapons, in the wildest open world game ever.

Why similar: Open World 42.9%, Third-Person Shooter 19.8%, Sandbox 11.6%, Action 8.2%, Co-op 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its super-speed, super-jumps, and anything-goes citywide havoc create a similarly empowering sandbox for causing chaos on demand.

The Full Package, Remastered – With enhanced graphics, improved lighting, reworked environments, and visual effects, Steelport and The Third Street Saints have never looked so good.

Why similar: Destruction 23%, Open World 20.9%, Third-Person Shooter 17.3%, Sandbox 11.7%, Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great fit if you want open-world third-person action that emphasizes spectacle, weapons, vehicles, and gleeful destruction over realism.

Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!

Why similar: Open World 40.3%, Third-Person Shooter 21.1%, Sandbox 10.2%, Action 7.7%, Co-op 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the same kind of explosive, toybox-style open-world action where causing chaos is part of the fun rather than a side effect.

In Agents of MAYHEM, you run a no-holds barred operation against a shadowy super-villain organization known only as LEGION and their mysterious leader, the Morningstar. Explore the city of Seoul as a variety of Super Agents to thwart LEGION's vile plans to take over the world!

Why similar: Open World 36.7%, Third-Person Shooter 18.5%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Violent 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Built around flashy third-person shooting, gadgets, and comic-book-style destruction, it feels like a more compact cousin to Just Cause's sandbox action.

Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.

Why similar: Open World 35.3%, Third-Person Shooter 25.3%, Action 8%, Violent 7.5%, Funny 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Although more colorful and arcade-like, its high-speed traversal and nonstop over-the-top combat scratch a very similar freedom-and-chaos itch.

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: Open World 49.2%, Shooter 16.7%, Action 8.7%, Co-op 7%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its anti-dictator setting, wingsuit-assisted traversal, and love of improvised explosives make it one of the best first-person alternatives to Just Cause 4.

Saints Row 2 brings true freedom to open-world gaming. Players can play as who they want, how they want, and with whomever they want in this sequel to the much acclaimed and tremendously successful Saints Row.

Why similar: Open World 42%, Third-Person Shooter 19.4%, Sandbox 13.8%, Action 7.3%, Shooter 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its city sandbox, mission variety, and emphasis on vehicular chaos make it a strong pick for players who enjoy improvisational open-world mayhem.

RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything.

Why similar: Open World 39.5%, Gore 11.6%, Shooter 11.3%, Violent 10.3%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: While first-person, it excels at high-energy open-world combat, explosive weapons, and a momentum-heavy approach to clearing enemy strongholds.

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: Open World 50.3%, Shooter 12%, Action 8.7%, Co-op 7.3%, Sandbox 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its mountainous open world, wingsuit use, and explosive outpost assaults line up well with the freedom-focused combat rhythm of Just Cause 4.

This open-world action thriller takes you through the seedy streets of Paris as you seek to undermine the German authority and lead a rebellion. Fight across rooftops and through dangerous alleys, and operate a wide variety of vehicles as you navigate your terrain.

Why similar: Open World 52.7%, Action 16.2%, Adventure 10.5%, Third-Person Shooter 6.9%, Third Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its open-world liberation loop of sabotaging enemy infrastructure and turning occupied territory against a regime feels surprisingly close to Just Cause's core appeal.

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 40.6%, Third-Person Shooter 19%, Shooter 14.3%, Co-op 5.9%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a huge hostile map, vehicle-based infiltration, and player-directed attacks on cartel infrastructure in a way that echoes Just Cause's strategic sandbox feel.

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: Open World 47.9%, Shooter 15.5%, Co-op 8.8%, Action 7.7%, FPS 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is another excellent 'blow up outposts and create your own action-movie moments' open-world shooter with a strong sandbox streak.

Welcome to Santo Ileso, a vibrant fictional city in the American Southwest. In a world rife with crime, where lawless factions fight for power, a group of young friends embark on their own criminal venture, as they rise to the top in their bid to become Self Made.

Why similar: Open World 26.6%, Third-Person Shooter 22.1%, Sandbox 13.1%, Shooter 7.7%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The reboot keeps the franchise's focus on open-world shootouts, vehicular stunts, and explosive mission design, even if it is less distinctive than earlier entries.

The cult-classic returns! Terrorize the people of 1950's Earth in the role of the evil alien Crypto-137. Harvest their DNA and bring down the US government in the faithful remake of the legendary alien invasion action adventure. Annihilate puny humans using an assortment of alien weaponry and psychic abilities.

Why similar: Destruction 22.4%, Open World 21.5%, Third-Person Shooter 14.1%, Action 10.5%, Adventure 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a smaller-scale but very satisfying version of the same fantasy of using outrageous abilities and weapons to terrorize an open environment.

Welcome to San Francisco. Play as Marcus, a brilliant young hacker, and join the most notorious hacker group, DedSec. Your objective: execute the biggest hack of history.

Why similar: Open World 46.5%, Third-Person Shooter 17.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Action 8%, Co-op 4%

Why You'll Like It: Its playful sandbox systems, gadget-driven approach, and emphasis on creatively disrupting a large open world make it a strong less-combat-heavy alternative.

Play as Mad Max, a reluctant hero and survivor who wants nothing more than to leave the madness behind and find solace.

Why similar: Open World 47.4%, Third-Person Shooter 9.9%, Action 9.1%, Driving 8.7%, Sandbox 7%

Why You'll Like It: It trades grappling-hook acrobatics for brutal vehicular combat, but delivers a similarly satisfying loop of roaming a hostile open world and wrecking enemy assets.

Explore the breathtaking alien world of Adelpha, support the local Talans in their struggles and fight your way through fast-paced battles against invading robot forces in this 3rd-person, open world, action adventure sequel to the 1999 cult classic.

Why similar: Open World 43.1%, Third-Person Shooter 38.4%, Action 10.8%, Third Person 3.3%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its third-person open-world shooting and jetpack-driven traversal capture some of the same airborne freedom that makes Rico so fun to control.

Crypto is back with a license to probe. The alien invader returns, groovier than ever. Experience the swinging ‘60s in all its chemical-induced glory and take revenge on the KGB for blowing up your mothership. You’ll have to form alliances with members of the very species you came to enslave.

Why similar: Destruction 30.7%, Third-Person Shooter 28.9%, Open World 17.9%, Co-op 6.9%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: For players who mainly want irreverent open-world destruction and absurd tools, this offers a lot of the same cathartic rampage appeal.

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: Open World 43.6%, Shooter 15.5%, Action 11.9%, Co-op 6.7%, FPS 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its resistance-against-occupation theme and urban guerrilla sabotage give it a similar 'strike back against a superior force' energy.

Join Johnny Gat & Kinzie Kensington as you tear apart Hell in a quest to save the Boss’ soul. Historical icons, old friends, older enemies, a talking gun, a full length musical number & a whole lot more shenanigans await!

Why similar: Open World 33.6%, Third-Person Shooter 16.9%, Action 8.5%, Sandbox 8.4%, Shooter 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its aerial movement and exaggerated sandbox abilities make it a good pick if your favorite Just Cause moments involve traversal-driven chaos.

Prepare the perfect heist in a fully destructible, simulated voxel world. Tear down walls with vehicles or use explosives to create your own shortcuts. Shape the environment to your advantage in the most creative ways you can imagine. Play solo or with up to 12 players in multiplayer.

Why similar: Destruction 46.1%, Sandbox 16.8%, Physics 12.3%, Heist 8.4% ★, Driving 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: If the destruction and physics side of Just Cause 4 is what you love most, this is one of the best games on Steam for pure sandbox wrecking creativity.

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: Open World 54.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 9.2%, Co-op 8.6%, FPS 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a slightly more arcade-like Far Cry with strong open-world assault-and-loot loops that still reward aggressive explosive play.

Generation Zero is a stealth-action shooter where you wage guerilla warfare against lethal mechanical enemies. Explore a vast open world map inspired by the Swedish Cold War era, take part in the resistance alone or with up to three friends in seamless co-op.

Why similar: Open World 38.9%, Sandbox 20.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Co-op 8.4%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its large open world, physics-heavy firefights, and emphasis on attacking powerful targets with traps and explosives can evoke Just Cause's emergent chaos.

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: Open World 51.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 8.6%, Sandbox 7.9%, FPS 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its tropical open world, outpost-clearing structure, and freeform attacks on enemy territory make it an older but still very relevant alternative.

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: Open World 41.7%, Third-Person Shooter 16%, Sandbox 9.4%, Action 8.4%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is more stealth-oriented, but its huge mission sandbox, vehicles, gadgets, and player-authored assaults make it a great systems-driven open-world action option.

Just Cause 3 Multiplayer mod is a free fan-created project bringing an explosive and highly-customizable multiplayer.

Why similar: Open World 32.6%, Third-Person Shooter 18.4%, Violent 14.1%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 9%

Enter the world of the ultimate assassin. HITMAN World of Assassination delivers the definitive stealth action experience, putting you in the shoes of Agent 47, a master assassin. Explore immersive locations, uncover hidden secrets, and eliminate targets with complete freedom of approach.

Why similar: Open World 18.6%, Third-Person Shooter 18.3%, Sandbox 17.5%, Violent 10.6%, Shooter 10.1%

JC2-MP is a project to bring multiplayer to Just Cause 2 in all of its magnificent glory. Imagine the chaos of normal Just Cause 2, then extending it out to dozens, hundreds, and even thousands of players.

Why similar: Open World 81.3%, Third-Person Shooter 6.7%, Sandbox 4.1%, Action 2.7%, Shooter 2.1%

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to take the role of an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force.

Why similar: Destruction 35.3%, Open World 27.1%, Third-Person Shooter 11%, Physics 8.2%, Action 5.3%

Do whatever you want in a physics sandbox full of chaotic destruction, endless player-made creations and unpredictable adventures. Build, destroy, roleplay and mess around solo or with friends!

Why similar: Destruction 37.4%, Open World 22.7%, Sandbox 17.1%, Physics 9.5%, Driving 5.4%

Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.

Why similar: Open World 21.2%, Shooter 17.8%, Third-Person Shooter 16.9%, Action 10.1%, Violent 8.3%

The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters.

Why similar: Open World 40.4%, Shooter 13.1%, Co-op 9.4%, Action 9.3%, Violent 7.7%

Dead Rising 4 marks the return of photojournalist Frank West in an all-new chapter of one of the most popular zombie game franchises of all time. With an unmatched level of weapon and character customization, ambitious new features including new zombie classes and EXO Suits, Dead Rising 4 delivers a heart-pounding experience as players...

Why similar: Open World 44.1%, Violent 12.2%, Action 9.8%, Gore 9.5%, Co-op 8.1%

Go behind enemy lines with the ultimate modern military shooter. Play as an American sniper dropped in Georgia, near Russian border. Choose your own path to accomplish your missions across an unforgiving open world.

Why similar: Open World 41.8%, Shooter 16.7%, Action 9.3%, Violent 8%, FPS 6.1%

POSTAL 4: No Regerts is a satirical and outrageous comedic open world first person shooter and the long-awaited true sequel to what’s been fondly dubbed as "The Worst Game Ever™", POSTAL 2!

Why similar: Open World 27.6%, Sandbox 16.5%, Gore 13%, Shooter 11%, Adventure 5.9%

After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.

Why similar: Open World 37.8%, Third-Person Shooter 14.9%, Violent 9.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 7.5%

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: Open World 53.2%, Shooter 12%, Sandbox 9.3%, Action 8.6%, FPS 7.3%

Humanity is fighting a losing battle against the virus. Experience a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by hordes of zombies, where your parkour and combat skills are key to survival. Traverse the City freely during the day, but watch the monsters take over during the night.

Why similar: Open World 47%, Violent 13.9%, Gore 12.6%, Co-op 10.5%, Action 7.4%

Goat Simulator is the latest in high-tech Goat Simulation technology.

Why similar: Destruction 28.8%, Open World 27.4%, Sandbox 15.3%, Physics 10.6%, Funny 8%

Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

Why similar: Gore 17.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Violent 13.5%, Action 10.9%, Open World 10.8%

Experience the ultimate power fantasy as the apex predator of the seas - a giant Shark! Terrorize the coastal waterways. Tear swimmers and divers limb from limb, give the humans a reason to fear you!

Why similar: Open World 45%, Violent 17.8%, Gore 14.1%, Action 7.6%, Third Person 4.2%

Become a Ghost, fighting against a rogue spec ops faction called the Wolves, in the latest Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®!

Why similar: Open World 38%, Third-Person Shooter 21.3%, Shooter 13.9%, Co-op 7.1%, Action 5.9%

Build a resistance as you fight to take back a near-future London facing its downfall. Welcome to the Resistance.

Why similar: Open World 31.6%, Third-Person Shooter 23.3%, Shooter 13%, Action 7.5%, Driving 6.9%

Pilgor's baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new (at least on Steam), totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

Why similar: Open World 39%, Sandbox 25.3%, Physics 18.8%, Co-op 6.1%, Adventure 4.1%

171 is an open world action adventure game with a Brazilian inspired ambience.

Why similar: Open World 25.6%, Third-Person Shooter 14.6%, Sandbox 10.6%, Action 10%, Violent 9.4%

Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

Why similar: Open World 41.7%, Third-Person Shooter 15.1%, Shooter 10.7%, Sandbox 10.1%, Action 7.4%

You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.

Why similar: Open World 46.7%, Action 11.5%, Gore 11.3%, Violent 9%, Sandbox 7.6%

Welcome to the 1980s. From the decade of big hair and pastel suits comes the story of one man's rise to the top of the criminal pile. Grand Theft Auto returns with Tommy Vercetti’s tale of betrayal and revenge in a neon-soaked tropical town full of excess and brimming with possibilities.

Why similar: Open World 36.1%, Third-Person Shooter 31.8%, Action 8.4%, Violent 8.1%, Adventure 4.6%

Build the ultimate vehicle and explore a vast open world filled with challenges and adventure. Play solo or team up with friends in multiplayer to conquer the toughest obstacles. With a thrilling campaign mode and endless creative possibilities, Trailmakers is the ultimate sandbox for adventurers.

Why similar: Open World 34.4%, Sandbox 22.4%, Physics 16.2%, Action 13.3%, Adventure 8.2%

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: Open World 48.9%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 11.4%, FPS 10%, Adventure 4.7%

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: Open World 41.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 7.9%, Violent 6.8%, FPS 6.6%

It all starts in Liberty City. With revolutionary freedom to go anywhere and jack anyone, Grand Theft Auto III puts the center of the criminal underworld at your fingertips, if you have enough guts to take it.

Why similar: Open World 37.8%, Third-Person Shooter 34%, Action 9.2%, Violent 8.3%, Adventure 4.9%

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

Why similar: Open World 41.6%, Third-Person Shooter 14.6%, Shooter 8.7%, Sandbox 7%, Action 5.9%

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas: It’s the early ’90s. After a couple of cops frame him for homicide, Carl ‘CJ’ Johnson is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets.

Why similar: Open World 37.5%, Third-Person Shooter 23.7%, Violent 10.3%, Action 7.7%, Gore 5.3%