Games Like Way of the Hunter 2

Become the new owner of a hunting lodge nestled among gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Explore vast open world environments and hunt with a premium selection of firearms. Enjoy the perfect hunt on your own or with friends in co-op.

Why similar: Hunting 38.2% ★, FPS 11.9%, Shooter 9.9%, Realistic 7%, Adventure 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct predecessor and offers the most similar gameplay loop, ballistics, and immersive wilderness experience.

Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.

Why similar: Hunting 44.5% ★, FPS 9%, Multiplayer 6.5%, Immersive Sim 6.4%, Simulation 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for hunting simulations, offering vast open worlds and deep tracking mechanics.

With your hunting dog by your side, explore the Texan desert and forests of Colorado and Europe as you track down 33 animal species. Choose your gear from over 160 official weapons, accessories and clothing items (including Browning, Winchester and Bushnell).

Why similar: Dogs 30.2% ★, Hunting 27.6% ★, FPS 7.9%, Simulation 6.3%, Realistic 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on realistic gear, weapon handling, and tracking animals across diverse biomes.

The Angler is an open world fishing game that can be played solo or with friends. Discover and catch a wide variety of unique fish species, from common to rare, on your journey to become a master angler.

Why similar: Hunting 38.4% ★, Immersive Sim 11.8%, Simulation 11.1%, Realistic 8.8%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team as theHunter, this game offers a similarly relaxing and high-fidelity nature simulation experience.

Live the life of a wild wolf in a realistic ecological simulation set in Yellowstone National Park.

Why similar: Hunting 44.4% ★, Immersive Sim 12.3%, Simulation 10.6%, Online Co-Op 7.8%, Exploration 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, scientifically accurate animal life simulation that captures the essence of nature and survival.

Ok Scout, it's time to show us what you’re made of-break free from your city life and live like a real outdoorsman. The wilderness isn’t for the faint of heart, but if you work hard, learn how to use the environment and be one with nature, you too can become a Master Outdoorsman.

Why similar: Hunting 32.8% ★, Adventure 17.2%, Simulation 16.6%, Exploration 7.5%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines hunting with survival and exploration, emphasizing the connection between the hunter and the wilderness.

Fish around the globe using float, bottom, spinning, or casting gear, and catch over 60 realistic fish species. Play solo or online in normal, realistic, or sandbox mode! Explore stunning locations, switch to an underwater cam, and fill your trophy room!

Why similar: Simulation 18.9%, Realistic 15.3%, Immersive Sim 14.5%, Multiplayer 13.6%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a realistic, technical simulation experience that mirrors the patience and skill required in hunting games.

The most realistic hunting experience awaits. Explore 12 reserves and hunt 45 unique species, ranging from waterfowl to big game. Over 100 weapons from state-of-the art rifles to bows. Customize your load-out with stands, blinds and dogs. Play alone or in multiplayer with up to 7 friends.

Why similar: Hunting 57.6% ★, Simulation 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Shooter 6.2%, FPS 5%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational title in the genre, offering a vast array of species and a realistic, simulation-heavy approach.

THE LONG DARK is a thoughtful, exploration-survival experience that challenges solo players to think for themselves as they explore an expansive frozen wilderness in the aftermath of a geomagnetic disaster. There are no zombies -- only you, the cold, and all the threats Mother Nature can muster.

Why similar: Exploration 25.1%, Simulation 18.6%, First-Person 18.1%, Adventure 17%, Atmospheric 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a harsh, realistic survival environment where hunting is essential for long-term survival.

Live as your favourite african animal, choose between being a carnivore, herbivore or omnivore, predator or prey. In this multiplayer ecosystem, with a realistic open world, choose to become a lion, a elephant or even a swift gazelle! But remember, the savannahs law is to survive at any cost!

Why similar: Hunting 41.9% ★, Cinematic 10.7%, Simulation 9.5%, Realistic 7.9%, Online Co-Op 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive animal life simulation that allows players to experience the wilderness from the perspective of various species.

Morels 2 is a simulation game about mushroom hunting and wildlife photography. Explore a diverse range of locations spanning across the globe. Increase your hunter and photographer levels by collecting a variety of mushrooms, photographing animals, and completing weekly tasks.

Why similar: Simulation 29.6%, Cinematic 20.8%, Adventure 16.8%, Realistic 10.7%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the relaxing, exploratory side of nature, emphasizing the thrill of the find in a beautiful wilderness.

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: Shooter 20.8%, Realistic 20.3%, Multiplayer 19.3%, Adventure 15.6%, FPS 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features one of the most detailed and rewarding hunting systems in open-world gaming, emphasizing tracking and animal behavior.

Dive into intense dinosaur hunting adventures with your friends. Complete hunting contracts for Preton Corporation. Gather rewards, improve your equipment and become a master hunter. Are you the hunter or the hunted?

Why similar: Hunting 34.1% ★, FPS 11.9%, Immersive Sim 9.2%, Shooter 8.3%, Simulation 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Applies traditional hunting and tracking mechanics to a unique, high-stakes prehistoric setting.

Hunt wild animals across vast landscapes in an action-packed hunting FPS. Track your target, line up the perfect shot, and inspect every hit on detailed animal models.

Why similar: Hunting 42.4% ★, FPS 14.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Simulation 8.2%, Realistic 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the shooter and tracking aspects of the hunting genre in an open-world environment.

Virtual Hunter brings realistic hunting to virtual reality. Pack your gear and put your hunting skills and tactics to the test in the open wilderness.

Why similar: Hunting 38.2% ★, Immersive Sim 9.9%, Simulation 9.1%, Online Co-Op 7.1%, Realistic 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an immersive VR-based hunting experience that prioritizes physical interaction and realistic tracking.

Fishing Planet® is a free-to-play and highly realistic first-person online multiplayer fishing simulator. Developed by avid fishing enthusiasts to bring you the full thrill of actual angling on your PC.

Why similar: Simulation 26%, Multiplayer 22%, Realistic 13.6%, Co-op 10.4%, Online Co-Op 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly realistic fishing simulation that shares the same slow-paced, atmospheric, and technical nature as hunting sims.

Deer Hunting Camp allows you to create your own private deer habitat which can be traded with friends! Once done creating, managing, and scouting your property you will be challenged with early fall bow hunting, late fall black powder hunting, and winter rifle hunting.

Why similar: Hunting 48.5% ★, FPS 18.8%, Simulation 15%, Shooter 11.6%, Realistic 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated hunting simulation that emphasizes the open-world exploration and tactical aspects of the hunt.

Hunt, survive, build and lead in the harsh Middle Ages: Create your own Medieval Dynasty and ensure its long-lasting prosperity or die trying! Play alone or team up with friends to enjoy the ultimate medieval experience.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 19.4%, Co-op 15.4%, Multiplayer 15.4%, Simulation 15.3%, Realistic 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: Integrates hunting as a core survival mechanic within a realistic, historical open-world setting.

A realistic waterfowl hunting simulator set in the wild landscapes of Yakutia. Hunt ducks and grouse with birds driven by realistic AI instincts: flocking, feeding, hiding, and reacting to the environment. Use decoys, calls, wind conditions, and strategy. Created by hunters for hunters.

Why similar: Hunting 57.1% ★, Simulation 13.4%, Realistic 9.4%, Online Co-Op 5.4%, First-Person 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic 3D hunting simulation that emphasizes technical accuracy and gear management.

Morels is a simulation game about mushroom hunting and wildlife photography. Explore a diverse range of regions spanning across the United States. Increase your hunter and photographer levels by collecting a variety of mushrooms, photographing animals, and completing weekly tasks.

Why similar: Hunting 38.2% ★, Simulation 15%, Realistic 9.6%, Exploration 8.9%, Adventure 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The original foraging and exploration experience that captures the quiet beauty of the outdoors.

Hunt Deer that act and react differently depending on the time of the season, weather and rut stage. Bucks very in size and you will be able to hunt monster bucks that have potential to score well over 200 inches. Each successful hunt gains you EXP and you can purchase / upgrade gear and firearms.

Why similar: Simulation 35%, Hunting 29.7% ★, Realistic 13.8%, Adventure 11.5%, First-Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: A realistic first-person simulation that focuses on the specific challenge of deer hunting.

A brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players, set in a procedurally-generated purgatory inspired by viking culture. Battle, build, and conquer your way to a saga worthy of Odin’s patronage!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 31.8%, Multiplayer 23.5%, Co-op 17.2%, Exploration 15.9%, Adventure 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a rewarding hunting and survival loop set within a vast, atmospheric, and procedurally generated wilderness.

Legendary Hunter VR is a VR duck hunting game inspired by the old classic NES game Duck Hunt. Hunt Duck during the day time while surviving vicious crow attacks. And survive the wolves and the crocodiles at night. Enjoy the day / night cycles with dynamic weather and atmospheric surround sound.

Why similar: Hunting 50.2% ★, Simulation 9.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Realistic 9.5%, FPS 8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an accessible and engaging hunting experience specifically designed for virtual reality.

Begin your park ranger journey in Ranger’s Path: National Park Simulator. Maintain trails, assist visitors, check permits and respond to emergencies. Explore diverse biomes and observe varied animal behaviors across a wide range of species.

Why similar: Simulation 20.2%, Immersive Sim 14.5%, Exploration 12.4%, Adventure 11.6%, Co-op 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the exploration and management side of nature, appealing to those who enjoy the wilderness setting.

Depth Hunter 2 is an underwater hunting game, allowing the complete experience of the spearfishing extreme sport!

Why similar: Hunting 64.7% ★, Simulation 20.2%, Adventure 6.6%, FPS 5.4%, Multiplayer 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: An underwater hunting simulation that requires similar patience and observation skills to land-based hunting.

Plunge into the open-world survival simulation set in the extreme conditions of the uncharted Amazon jungle. Use real-life survival techniques to craft, hunt, fight, and gather resources, set a makeshift shelter, or raise a fortress. Survive alone or team up with your friends and challenge the jungle together.

Why similar: Multiplayer 23.2%, Online Co-Op 21.6%, Simulation 10.7%, Co-op 10.2%, Realistic 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides an intense survival experience where hunting and gathering in a dense jungle are vital for staying alive.

Welcome to the realistic world of duck hunting. Shoot ducks , gaining experience!

Why similar: Hunting 52.4% ★, Simulation 17.5%, FPS 11.4%, Realistic 9.5%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A niche simulation title that focuses on the specific mechanics and challenges of bird hunting.

Get the Shot. Get the Game. Experience fast-paced hunting action in pursuit of the biggest trophy bucks throughout North America, Canada and Now the Bavarian Forest! Wilderness Madness! Free Hunt Mode drops you right in the action with game a plenty, or for exacting hunting adventures try Challenge Mode. Calling All Predators.

Why similar: Hunting 70.5% ★, Simulation 29.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that focuses on the core arcade-style hunting simulation experience.

Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!

Why similar: Dogs 41.8% ★, Simulation 14.6%, Realistic 9.5%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Adventure 5.5%

LIVE THE LIFE OF A WILD WOLF! As a two-year-old gray wolf in Yellowstone National Park, hunt elk and moose, find a mate, and then establish a territory and raise your pups.

Why similar: Hunting 40.4% ★, Simulation 13.3%, Immersive Sim 10.8%, Realistic 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Manage your own park facility in a huge open world in Park Ranger Simulator. Take on all the tasks that need to be completed as a park ranger - alone or together in cross-platform multiplayer! You have a variety of vehicles and equipment at your disposal to complete the challenges ahead!

Why similar: Hunting 33.4% ★, Simulation 16.3%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Multiplayer 10%, Realistic 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A casual nature exploration and management game that highlights the beauty of the outdoors.

You’re a world-renowned hunter of supernatural beasts. Track down urban legends from all over the world, set traps, solve disturbing puzzles, and defeat the beasts before you succumb to their otherworldly presence.

Why similar: Hunting 41% ★, Online Co-Op 13.7%, FPS 13.3%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Shooter 6.3%

Builder. Farmer. Hunter. Trader. Ranching certainly isn’t your average job. Think you have the skills to turn your family’s rundown homestead into the most prosperous ranch in the valley? Then it’s time to head out into the wilderness in this captivating single and multiplayer open-world simulator.

Why similar: Hunting 37% ★, Simulation 12%, Immersive Sim 10%, Online Co-Op 9.3%, Realistic 8.2%

Hunt your way across North America's most breathtaking environments!

Why similar: Simulation 53.7%, Hunting 46.3% ★

Build your dream farm and secure your family’s future. Cultivate your fields, raise animals, and shape your dynasty across generations in this beautifully crafted life and farming simulation. Start your dynasty today!

Why similar: Immersive Sim 24.8%, Simulation 22.9%, Exploration 14.2%, Adventure 12.3%, First-Person 12.2%

Commercial fishing in North Atlantic! Discover majestic world of Canadian Nova Scotia while admiring the vast diversity of ocean life. Search for the ocean gold with upgradable fishing boats and various fishing gear as you progress in your fisherman career.

Why similar: Simulation 56%, Realistic 13.1%, Multiplayer 9.6%, Exploration 9.6%, First-Person 7.2%

Skinwalker Hunt is a horror themed hunting game from the creator of Witch Hunt. Main focus of the game is on exploration, non-linear gameplay, and atmosphere.

Why similar: Hunting 42.9% ★, FPS 15.4%, Shooter 13.3%, First-Person 7%, Exploration 6.9%

The beautiful and cruel wilderness requires you to learn survival skills, such as building campsites, making tools, hunting, and gathering. You can cut down trees, fish, plant crops, and even collaborate with other players to tackle environmental challenges together

Why similar: Dogs 43.6% ★, Hunting 28.2% ★, Simulation 11.8%, Adventure 7.2%, Exploration 6%

Master ancient tech to hunt down giant beasts. WILD HEARTS™ is a twist on the hunting genre where technology gives you a fighting chance against giant nature-infused beasts. Hunt alone or with friends.

Why similar: Hunting 60.8% ★, Multiplayer 10.1%, Co-op 9.9%, Adventure 8.5%, Exploration 7.2%

Welcome back to the heartwarming world of Animal Shelter 2: Prologue! Provide a loving home for every four-legged friend in need – play with them, pet them, even dress them up! Get to know them and find them a loving family. Play with your friends and manage your shelter together in co-op!

Why similar: Dogs 23.9% ★, Simulation 18%, Realistic 13.6%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Immersive Sim 11.6%

Become iconic animals and fight for survival in the The WILDS. Finding food, water, and shelter will be the easy part, protecting your family from hungry predators and a harsh environment will separate the weak from the strong. Welcome to a uniquely immersive animal experience...

Why similar: Hunting 51.9% ★, Immersive Sim 12%, Simulation 11.7%, Realistic 10.7%, Exploration 8.3%

Become a real paleontologist, explore various environments and search for dinosaur fossils. Dig for and study the remnants of these majestic creatures to learn about their evolution. Build your own museum and experience an immersive background story.

Why similar: Simulation 24.6%, Realistic 16.3%, Immersive Sim 15.9%, Exploration 12.8%, First-Person 11.5%

The unbridled force of nature runs wild and relentless, with environments transforming drastically from one moment to the next. This is a story of monsters and humans and their struggles to live in harmony in a world of duality.

Why similar: Hunting 63.2% ★, Online Co-Op 10.8%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Co-op 8.3%, Adventure 5.4%

"Professional Fishing 2" is the second installment of an exciting fishing game that takes you into the world of thrilling angling adventures. Step into the shoes of a novice angler, embarking on a journey with simple yet reliable gear.

Why similar: Simulation 32.9%, Adventure 14.3%, Online Co-Op 13.2%, Co-op 11.9%, Exploration 11.6%

Experience fierce open world survival gameplay as you attempt to stay alive on an unforgiving island inhabited by dinosaurs! Hunt. Grow. Survive.

Why similar: Hunting 51.8% ★, Simulation 14.3%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Realistic 10.1%, Adventure 5.8%

The Cenozoic Era is a realistic animal survival game taking place during the rise of mammals, take control of a variety of animals and fight to survive among other players to reach the top of the food chain. Death, Destruction, Survival, Scavenge, Nature, Thrive, Conquer, Hunt. The Cenozoic Era

Why similar: Cinematic 18.3%, Simulation 17%, Immersive Sim 16.9%, Realistic 12.2%, Exploration 9.6%

One player becomes the paranoid hunter, while the others disguise themselves as deer among a herd of AI. As a deer, blend in, outsmart the hunter, and strike when the moment is right. As the hunter, figure out who's faking it—before you lose your mind.

Why similar: Hunting 48.9% ★, FPS 14.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Simulation 7%

In Animal Shelter Prologue, your main target is to make your four-legged friends happy. Pet them, hand out treats, play with toys - and they will pay you back with great trust. Get to know the animals well enough to find them the best home! Don't wait any longer, open your animal shelter now!

Why similar: Dogs 49.6% ★, Simulation 17.9%, Adventure 10.7%, Realistic 7.8%, First-Person 6.3%

Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt is a first-person hunting simulator where you hunt the largest and most dangerous beasts to ever exist – DINOSAURS.

Why similar: Hunting 64.5% ★, FPS 14.4%, Shooter 9.7%, First-Person 7%, Adventure 4.3%

“Cowboy Life Simulator” is an immersive and relaxing ranching sim where you step into the boots of a failed businessman starting fresh on the frontier. Buy your first goat, meet the locals, explore vibrant lands, and build your dream ranch in a world full of stories and adventure!

Why similar: Simulation 33%, Exploration 22.4%, First-Person 17.6%, Relaxing 14.9%, 3D 12%

Survive in the wild nature by playing as an animal or as a human. Play as an animal and survive by your own or build a herd to stay protected. Have babies and protect them from predators. Play as a human and craft items, build a house, customize your character and more.

Why similar: Hunting 44.9% ★, Realistic 10.4%, Adventure 9.2%, Simulation 8.2%, Co-op 7.5%

Explore, survive, and push the boundaries of the horizon in a vast, procedurally generated world. Customize your vehicle, face unpredictable events, gather resources, and embark on a unique adventure, alone or with up to 4 players.

Why similar: FPS 13.1%, Simulation 12.8%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Realistic 10.8%, Shooter 10.3%

Fisher Online - online wild fishing simulator. Forget about licenses and catch rates. Choose bait or lures and catch fish in Europe and Russia.

Why similar: Simulation 23%, Realistic 12.8%, Multiplayer 12.3%, Immersive Sim 9.7%, First-Person 9.6%

Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer. This Farm is Your Farm!

Why similar: Simulation 24.7%, Realistic 15%, Immersive Sim 14.4%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Online Co-Op 10.1%

Hunt the chupacabras alone or with your friends, explore the map and find the weapons to kill the monster.

Why similar: FPS 23%, Shooter 19.5%, Realistic 12.4%, Adventure 11.1%, Exploration 11%