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Ready or Not is an intense, tactical, first-person shooter that depicts a modern-day world in which SWAT police units are called to defuse hostile and confronting situations.

Why similar: Tactical 31.8%, FPS 30.8%, Co-op 8%, Shooter 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the modern gold standard for hardcore, tactical CQB gameplay that demands patience and precision.

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 33%, FPS 27.6%, Shooter 6.7%, Multiplayer 6.4%, Realistic 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by veterans of the original tactical shooter genre, it offers the most authentic simulation of modern special operations.

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 26.8%, FPS 24.4%, Shooter 8.4%, Online Co-Op 8%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic tactical shooter that focuses heavily on CQB, planning, and team-based coordination in tight environments.

Insurgency: Sandstorm is a team-based, tactical FPS based on lethal close quarters combat and objective-oriented multiplayer gameplay. Experience the intensity of modern combat where skill is rewarded, and teamwork wins the fight.

Why similar: FPS 37%, Tactical 20.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Online Co-Op 7.3%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-lethality, realistic combat experience that rewards tactical positioning and careful movement.

Raven Shield:Command an elite multinational squad of special operatives against hidden terrorist forces. In Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield, the third installment to the wildly popular Rainbow Six series, Team Rainbow faces the hidden global forces of a new and secretive foe.

Why similar: Tactical 36.4%, FPS 33.2%, Action 5.8%, Simulation 5.3%, Co-op 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title serves as the primary inspiration for the tactical gameplay loop found in Takedown.

Door Kickers is an innovative realtime strategy game that puts you in charge of a SWAT team and lets you command them during a tactical intervention.

Why similar: Tactical 56.9%, Strategy 14.3%, Simulation 9.4%, Action 6.1%, Co-op 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down tactical strategy game that perfectly translates the planning and breach-and-clear mindset of the seed game.

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: FPS 28.9%, Tactical 25.3%, Online Co-Op 13.1%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: An innovative tactical shooter that forces teams to plan their entry and execute with extreme precision in destructible environments.

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: FPS 29.9%, Tactical 29%, Co-op 8.6%, Online Co-Op 7.9%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines tactical squad-based movement with intense cover-based combat in a way that remains highly influential.

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: FPS 25.9%, Tactical 22.8%, Online Co-Op 10%, Co-op 8.2%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on realistic urban combat and the necessity of tactical team coordination in dangerous, claustrophobic settings.

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 57.8%, Tactical 14.8%, Multiplayer 5.2%, Shooter 4.7%, Online Co-Op 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original hardcore tactical shooter that stripped away arcade elements in favor of realistic ballistics and team reliance.

Enter a high-stakes PvE-first open-world tactical shooter set on a quarantined Southeast Asian island torn apart by faction warfare. Deploy as an elite operator, fight solo or with your squad to carry out missions, earn reputation, and explore the truth behind the Event igniting the conflict.

Why similar: FPS 30.3%, Tactical 25.6%, Online Co-Op 10.2%, Simulation 8.5%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic military simulation that emphasizes high-stakes tactical movement and authentic weapon handling.

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: FPS 30%, Tactical 27.4%, Simulation 10.1%, Shooter 8.1%, Strategy 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A deep tactical simulation that allows for complex squad management and realistic mission execution.

Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by ex-developers of Squad, Red Orchestra, and Insurgency.

Why similar: FPS 32.9%, Tactical 23%, Multiplayer 10%, Shooter 8.3%, Simulation 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A community-driven realistic tactical shooter that prioritizes authentic military combat mechanics.

In Ghost Recon Future Soldier join an elite team of highly trained, cut-throat special-ops soldiers. Armed to the teeth with unrivalled combat technology, Ghost Recon takes you to the globe’s most deadly warzones to hunt down the highest value targets.

Why similar: Tactical 29.8%, FPS 16.7%, Action 12.6%, Co-op 11.5%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features tactical team-based gameplay with a strong emphasis on stealth and coordinated strikes.

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: FPS 24.2%, Tactical 18%, Co-op 13.3%, Shooter 12%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, team-based shooter that captures the brutal, high-stakes nature of historical trench warfare.

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: FPS 27.2%, Tactical 24.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Simulation 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical shooter that focuses on realistic military operations and precise team-based execution.

UPDATE 28 AVAILABLE - Interstellar Marines is an immersive tactical sci-fi First Person Simulator in the making, offering a unique blend of tactical gameplay, dynamic environments and non-scripted AI. Play Singleplayer or Co-op/PvP on servers around the world.

Why similar: FPS 31%, Tactical 25.1%, Co-op 9.6%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical sci-fi shooter that emphasizes realism and slow-paced, methodical movement.

Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”

Why similar: FPS 39.3%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Co-op 10.4%, Tactical 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers co-op tactical objective-based gameplay that requires team coordination to succeed.

Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploy with a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, a massive arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and limitless opportunities for content creation. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.

Why similar: FPS 21.9%, Tactical 18.8%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Simulation 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of military simulation, offering the most comprehensive tactical experience for those who enjoy realistic combat.

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: FPS 25.5%, Tactical 22.1%, Online Co-Op 10.4%, Multiplayer 7.8%, Co-op 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical extraction shooter that emphasizes high-stakes gameplay and careful tactical planning.

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 48.7%, Simulation 14.1%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 7.4%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on hyper-realistic gun manipulation and high-stakes survival where every bullet counts.

Fight in the theatre of war that changed the world forever. Battle alongside your compatriots on some of the most inhospitable environments of the Eastern Front in Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45. Red Orchestra places you in the most realistic WWII first-person multi-player combat to date on the PC, allowing the player to fight through...

Why similar: FPS 41.7%, Tactical 18.7%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Action 8.9%, Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, realistic tactical shooter that rewards patience and tactical awareness over twitch reflexes.

Hidden & Dangerous 2 is a first and third person tactical shooter that builds upon the tremendous success of Hidden & Dangerous. You lead a small squad of Allied soldiers deep behind enemy lines, to carry out secret missions during World War II.

Why similar: FPS 34.9%, Tactical 27.3%, Strategy 9.8%, Action 9.6%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical squad-based shooter that requires careful planning and positioning to survive.

Breach & Clear brings deep tactical strategy simulation to PC, Mac and Linux! Build your Special Operations team, plan and execute advanced missions, and own every angle.Choose your real-world squad -- US Army Rangers, Germany's KSK, Canada’s JTF2, UK SAS, and more -- and take on a variety of foes with different skill-sets and...

Why similar: Tactical 55.5%, Strategy 20.2%, Simulation 10.1%, Action 6.8%, Shooter 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical strategy game that mirrors the planning phase and squad-level execution of the seed game.

Fight Today's War: Elite Special Forces in a gritty combat campaign using the surgical tactics of Tier 1 Operators combined with the sledgehammer force of Army Rangers.

Why similar: FPS 56.5%, Shooter 11.9%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Action 9.2%, First-Person 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A military shooter that incorporates tactical elements and squad-based objectives.

Uncompromised duty, honor and valor.

Why similar: Tactical 36.6%, FPS 27.8%, Simulation 16.5%, Action 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%

** Please note: a remastered and improved edition of this game is now available in Zombie Army Trilogy.**Experience a terrifyingly intense co-op campaign for up to four players in this gut-wrenching sequel to Steam best-seller, Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army.

Why similar: Co-op 24.4%, FPS 18.8%, Action 16%, Multiplayer 11%, Online Co-Op 10.9%

Battle up to five friends online in this over-the-top vehicular mayhem racer!

Why similar: Action 62.4%, Multiplayer 37.6%

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 30.8%, Tactical 19.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Online Co-Op 9%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Tactical Assault VR is an intense tactical shooter where you use real-world CQB (Close Quarters Battles) tactics to stack up, breach doors and eliminate threats. Play solo or join an online co-op special forces unit in missions around the world.

Why similar: Tactical 39.7%, Online Co-Op 18.9%, Shooter 13.2%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Simulation 6.2%

** Please note: a remastered and improved edition of this game is now available in Zombie Army Trilogy.**Featuring a co-op campaign for 1 to 4 players, Nazi Zombie Army is a horrifying new stand-alone expansion of the award-winning Sniper Elite series.

Why similar: FPS 28.7%, Co-op 20.3%, Action 14.1%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Online Co-Op 10.9%

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: Tactical 33.8%, FPS 29.4%, Simulation 6.3%, Shooter 6.1%, Action 5.2%

ARMA: Gold is pack of ARMA: Armed Assault and an expansion pack ARMA: Queen's Gambit. ARMA is a first person tactical military shooter with large elements of realism and simulation. This game features a blend of large-scale military conflict spread over large areas alongside the more closed quarters battle.

Why similar: FPS 27.7%, Tactical 21.8%, Simulation 15.3%, Strategy 9.7%, Action 8.8%

A fresh take on top-down shooters with an emphasis on tactics that forces you to make split second decisions. Neutralize criminals, rescue civilians and defuse bombs in Single Player mode or Co-op. And remember - shooting first is not an option!

Why similar: Tactical 28.1%, Co-op 11.5%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Strategy 9.9%, Simulation 9.6%

Graphics! Guns! Glory! Get ready to drop into a devastatingly real depiction of the battlefield as you and your team take on a relentless foe. It Takes a War presents a new vision for the team-based tactical shooter genre.

Why similar: FPS 55.4%, Walking Simulator 13.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 11.5%, First-Person 5.7%

Escape from Tarkov is the original extraction FPS where every raid is a gamble with death. Prep your raid, bleed, endure and fight through ruthless PMC players and Scavs, gain tactical advantage and cling to your loot — only extraction decides if you live or lose it all.

Why similar: FPS 26.7%, Tactical 22.8%, Online Co-Op 12.7%, Shooter 8.2%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Command military Special Ops Teams in gripping tactical combat against a Middle East-based terrorist network. Sequel to RockPaperShotgun's "Best Tactics Game of 2014".

Why similar: Tactical 50.8%, Co-op 15.1%, Strategy 12.6%, Multiplayer 10.8%, Action 10%

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 48.7%, Co-op 17.1%, Shooter 14%, Action 8%, First-Person 7.2%

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

Why similar: FPS 39.6%, Online Co-Op 16%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Co-op 10.6%, Action 8.9%

NOTE - All previously sold DLC is now included in the game for free:Deep Cave Block PackUnder the Sea Block Pack Wild West Block PackUnique Skin PackHorror SFX PackSci-Fi SFX PackBlock and Load! Combining the addictive nature of block building sandbox games with the speed and competition of modern first-person shooters, Guncraft takes...

Why similar: FPS 61.5%, Action 16.4%, Multiplayer 10.9%, Shooter 6.6%, Co-op 4.6%

Tactical Operations is a round based fast-action first-person shooter with classic controls. Built using the Unreal Engine 4 – Welcome to TO4!

Why similar: FPS 33.7%, Tactical 25.6%, Online Co-Op 10.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Rush Bros. “Discover gameplay with custom music” Rush Bros is a music reactive Platform Racing Game that features a single player and a competitive multiplayer either split-screen local or online between two simultaneous racers.

Why similar: Action 62.3%, Multiplayer 37.7%

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 29.6%, Tactical 23.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Co-op 8.2%

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 32.7%, Shooter 16.4%, Simulation 16.4%, Action 11.7%, Realistic 7.6%

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 38.1%, Tactical 17%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 5.2%

Explore war-torn post-apocalyptic landscapes and take fight against enemies using various weapons in this FPS/RTS hybrid.

Why similar: FPS 37.4%, Tactical 21.9%, Strategy 12.6%, Multiplayer 9%, Shooter 7.9%

The Ship is a murder mystery multiplayer.

Why similar: Multiplayer 39.3%, FPS 18.1%, Action 10.5%, First-Person 8%, Stealth 7.6%

Super Sanctum TD is a retro-styled Tower Defense game that focuses on strategy, customization and replayability. Build advanced mazes and construct powerful towers to prevent alien hordes from reaching the Core!

Why similar: Strategy 48.8%, Action 30%, Difficult 17.4%, Singleplayer 3.8%

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 Body Bomb on photoreal maps where teamplay, tactics, and clutch skill are key.

Why similar: FPS 34.7%, Tactical 20.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Co-op 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.4%

You and up to three friends fight to survive the Zombie outbreak in this game inspired by early '80s horror films!

Why similar: Strategy 48.6%, Action 37.6%, Co-op 13.1%, Adventure 0.7%

Thunder Tier One is a realistic top-down shooter where you join an elite special operations team tasked with stopping a dangerous terrorist organization wreaking havoc across the fictional Eastern European country of Salobia.

Why similar: Tactical 31.8%, Online Co-Op 20.7%, Co-op 11.1%, Shooter 10.8%, Multiplayer 10.2%

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

Why similar: FPS 42.2%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Strategy 11.7%, Tactical 10.8%, Action 6.8%

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 28.1%, Tactical 15.5%, Online Co-Op 15.2%, Co-op 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.2%