Done with all your Far Cry games but still looking to scratch that itch of a sprawling open world, chaotic and over the top action and the sheer satisfaction of clearing out an enemy camp without alarm bells? We have put together just the list for you – games that give you some, if not all the elements that had you hooked in Far Cry.
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Sniper Elite 5
Release Date: 2022
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, PS5
Sniper Elite 5 by Rebellion Developments puts the player into the shoes of Karl Fairburne as he hunts, snipes and kills his way across huge open zones set in France, during World War 2 in an attempt to foil the Nazis war machine. The game was well received as it significantly upped all aspects of the previous game, giving a proper stealth – sandbox option for the players to put hours into playing and replaying to find that best path for a perfect stealth kill. It also took elements from Deathloop and player invasions in Dark Souls to bring an Axis sniper invasion – that introduced a whole new level of tension and intensity to gameplay.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: sniping, guns, multiple approaches to combat, upgrades
What’s Different: open zones, mission structure, invasions, realistic settings.
Deathloop
Release Date: 2021
Platforms: PS5, Xbox Series S/X
Deathloop is a FPS / Action Adventure game developed by Arkane Studios set in the fictional island of Blackreef, a mysterious location with even more mysterious inhabitants stuck in a time loop. The protagonist here is Colt Vahn, who has lost his memory and is looking for a way out of the time loop; with a rival assassin constantly at his heels.
What Is Similar To Far Cry – FPS, Guns, Protagonist stuck on an island, Stealth / Combat options to approaching an area
What’s Different – Unique powers for the protagonist, Time loop led puzzle solving, World-building, element of a rival assassin
Wolfenstein II : The New Colossus
Release Date: 2017
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Wolfenstein II, again another Bethesda Softworks product was a sequel to a pretty successful game- Wolfenstein : The New Order – which itself was a reboot of the beloved Wolfenstein 3D back in 1992. Players here take on the role of B.J. Blazkowicz – a laconic and sometimes wise-cracking resistance fighter who is attempting to take back control from the Nazis – who, in this alternate history setting, were victorious in World War 2.
What Is Similar To Far Cry : FPS, Guns, Intense and often over the top combat, fictional world building
What’s Different : Not much really!
Horizon Zero Dawn : Forbidden West
Release Date: 2022
Platforms: PS5, PS4, PC
Horizon Zero Dawn : Forbidden West is the sequel to the popular Horizon Zero Dawn; developed by Guerrilla Games; and is set in a post-apocalyptic world where machines, resembling animals, have taken over Earth and roam freely, while humanity has been forced to go back to it’s roots. The protagonist here is Aloy, who, armed with a bow to begin with, takes a journey across West to uncover the secret behind Earth’s devastation.
What Is Similar To Far Cry – Open world, Exploration, Clearing Out Camps, Multiple approaches to combat, Emphasis on ranged combat
What’s Different: World building, Third person view, Equal emphasis on story and combat, side quests
The Outer Worlds
Release Date: 2019
Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X
Outer Worlds, developed by Obsidian Entertainment, carries it’s obvious Fallout inspiration across all it’s elements. You play the silent protagonist freed from cryosleep, and tasked to uncover a conspiracy that spans multiple planets and corporations across the galaxy.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: FPS, Guns
What’s Different : Multiple ending options, Multiple character builds, Companions, Well fleshed out Dialogue system & interactions with NPCs
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Release Date: 2020
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, PS5
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla capped the RPG trilogy of the Assassin’s Creed franchise by Ubisoft (Origins / Odyssey & Valhalla) with the protagonist, Eivor, running amok in England. It was a sprawling game with an intimidating set of things to do – collectibles, armor, weapon, NPC games, events to stumble open, riverside towns to raid, fast travel points to unlock…which also led to complaints of a bloated open world with repetitive gameplay. However, the combat was suitably gory and violent enough to paper up these shortcomings. You can read here for more on the top 10 Assassin’s Creed games, or about the most recent Assassin’s Creed Mirage game details.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: similar Ubisoft mechanics – clearing out camps, unlocking fast travel, health regeneration on being out of combat, collectibles hunting
What’s Different : well…no guns!, third person view, richer world building and lore
Batman : Arkham Knight
Release Date: 2015
Platforms: PC, Switch, Xbox One, PS4
The finale of a very successful and high impact trilogy (Arkham Asylum, Arkham City and Arkham Knight) by Rocksteady Studios; the game puts you into the shoes of, well Batman. But what made this a different beast to the earlier 2 games was the introduction of the Batmobile – which played a clearly thought out and dominant role not just in exploration, but also in missions for the main campaign.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: over the top combat, engaging and superbly voiced villains, stealth takedowns, exploration – land / air
What’s Different: third person view, emphasis on melee combat, equal emphasis on story, variety of tools available for combat, Batmobile!
Shadow Of The Tomb Raider
Release Date: 2018
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4
Another capping of a trilogy following the successful reboot of the beloved Tomb Raider series (Tomb Raider / Rise Of The Tomb Raider / Shadow Of The Tomb Raider); the main protagonist is Lara Croft, an adventurer and explorer. The series worked successfully by mixing elements of big quick time based set pieces, combat, puzzle solving and tying it up together neatly with a reasonably engaging story and a superbly voiced cast.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: fun combat, arsenal of ranged options like arrows and darts + all guns, multiple approaches to combat, weapon upgrade system, collectible hunting
What’s Different: puzzle solving, third person view, a more ‘active’ protagonist leading the story, quick time events
Dead Island 2
Release Date: 2023
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, PS5
A sequel to the immensely popular Dead Island that released in 2011, and following a very painful development cycle, this one takes place in Los Angeles in the middle of a zombie apocalypse. There are 6 different starting character types, and a variety of weapons to inflict very bloody, gruesome and satisfying carnage on zombies. And as if the ranged and melee weapons with varying degrees of rarity were not enough, it introduced FLESH – a procedurally generated dismemberment system to make the kills even gorier.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: FPS, exploration, intense combat, weapon variety, vehicular gameplay, dynamic environments
What’s Different: emphasis on melee combat in Dead Island 2, build & starting character options, enemy types, multiplayer co-op
Cyberpunk 2077
Release Date: 2020
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, PS5
Cyberpunk 2077 was launched to much fanfare and hype; but the launch was no where close to expectations, as CD Projekt Red, the makers of the immensely successful Witcher series, put out a clearly unfinished game littered with game breaking bugs out on the public. However, following 2-3 years of major patches and updates, in particular the release of patch 2.0 and the DLC Phantom Liberty, the developers redeemed themselves with the game now getting accolades and success.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: FPS, guns, intense combat, richly realized world, dynamic environment, excellent voice acting
What’s Different: In Cyberpunk 2077, there are multiple endings, equal and more emphasis on story, big stars presence like Keanu Reeves and Idris Elba
Mad Max
Release Date: 2015
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4
Mad Max, released by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment was one of the rare instances of a good game based on a movie; except that it had a launch date alongside Metal Gear Solid V – The Phantom Pain; and hence got completely overshadowed – although the game has found its fanbase over a period of time. You play as Max Rockastansky as he attempts to survive in the post-apocalyptic wastelands; and has vehicular combat as it’s mainstay along with a good melee combat system for Max on the lines of Batman.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: vehicular combat, open world, over-arching villain
What’s Different: emphasis on melee combat, third person view, open world activities
Fallout 4
Year: 2015
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, PS5
The most recent release in the much adored and widely successful Fallout series by Bethesda; the game puts you into the shoes of the ‘Sole Survivor’, who saw his/her spouse being murdered and son kidnapped while being cryogenically frozen in Vault 111 – a nuclear underground safety vault. The game was an immediate success and is widely regarded as one of the best open world games of all time.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: FPS, guns, combat, open world,
What’s Different: multiple endings, multiple build options, numerous faction questlines, settlement system, crafting system
Metro Exodus
Year: 2019
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, PS5
Metro Exodus, developed by 4A Games and published by Deep Silver followed the success of Metro : Last Light and in fact improved upon the game to deliver a more complete and intense second outing. You play as protagonist Artyom, and the setting is a post-apocalyptic Earth following a nuclear explosion. The game takes place over several open world areas and involves equal amount of stealth and intense bouts of gunplay action.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: FPS, guns, intense combat, open world, binoculars & similar tools for scouting and scanning, workbenches and crafting
What’s Different: dark / gritty environment in Metro vs lush, open and bigger settings in Far Cry, higher linearity
Mafia 3
Year: 2016
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4
Mafia 3 was developed by Hangar 13, the next game after a successful Mafia 2. The protagonist this time around was Lincoln Clay, a war veteran, who comes back to the city of New Bordeaux; and is forced into a quest for revenge against the Mafia due. The game opened up to mixed reviews with repetitive gameplay loop and mission design being the key criticism areas, while the world setting and story received praise.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: guns, multiple approaches to combat, stealth mechanics, liberating outposts/camps
What’s Different: Realistic and Gritty tone of Mafia 3 vs. Over the top Far Cry series
GTA 5
Year: 2013
Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3, PS4
The seminal game entry from Rockstar Games hardly requires an introduction – one of the most popular, almost instantly recognizable games of all time which has made it’s mark in overall pop culture and society. The game was an instant hit with overwhelmingly positive reviews from across the board. It featured 3 characters with interconnected stories and was set in the fictional world of San Andreas.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: open world, fictional settings based on real locations, vehicle variety, combat, multiple options to approach combat
What’s Different: multiple protagonists, mission structure, scope of side activities, character driven story in GTA 5
Just Cause 4
Year: 2018
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4
Just Cause 4 was developed by Avalanche Studios; and in this instalment of the Just Cause series by Square Enix, the players take up the role of Rico Rodriguez, the long-standing series protagonist, as he attempts to take down The Black Hand in the fictional country of Solis- which is ruled by the arch villain Gabriela Morales. The game received mixed reviews and the sales were not in line with expectations from Square Enix.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: open world, destructible environments, multiple approaches to combat, guns, vehicular exploration and combat, create chaos and mayhem
What’s Different: For Once, Far Cry is the more toned down open world and setting as compared to Just Cause 4!
Borderlands 3
Year: 2019
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, PS5
Borderlands 3, developed by Gearbox Software and the next instalment in the popular Borderlands series upped the scope and the good bits of Borderlands 2 to deliver one of the better first person loot shooters of recent times. The player could start of with any one of four characters based on preferred playstyles and the game offered the option during the course of the game to mix and match and hence increasing the no. of potential builds.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: fun and chaotic combat, guns, FPS.
What’s Different: character builds, linear design, boss battles, tone and environment, multiple gun drops and options
Dying Light 2 : Stay Human
Year: 2022
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PS4, PS5
The sequel to the successful and well-received Dying Light (released in 2015) was developed by Techland and put the players into the role of Aiden Caldwell – a new protagonist and is a Pilgrim – who travels to deliver messages and supplies between settlements in a post-apocalyptic world overrun by zombies. The setting is the fictional city of Villedor; with melee combat and parkour skills being the two mainstays of the game experience for players – also the two areas for which the game was praised by critics; while the story, voice acting and mission structure were considered the low points.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: FPS, chaotic situations which require intense combat / survival, open world, upgrade system, collectibles
What’s Different: day and night cycle in Dying Light 2, emphasis on parkour, enemy types, pre-dominant melee combat
Crysis 3
Year: 2013
Platforms: PC, Wii U, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PS3
Crysis 3 came out way back in 2013, the 3rd instalment in the series helmed by Crytek & Electronic Arts. The story is about the Prophet who is out to take revenge against the leader of an alien race – Ceph; and is set in post-apocalyptic New York. The game featured a more expansive and open world setting as compared to the earlier games; and a fully developed multiplayer component as well. The game opened to generally good reviews, with the visuals and graphics being considered as ground breaking and one of the finest for that era. There is good reason why this comes into this list of games like Far Cry.
What Is Similar To Far Cry: FPS, shooter, intense combat, guns, open world
What’s Different: sci-fi, post apocalyptic settings, dominant part played by Nanosuit.
Uncharted 4 : A Thief’s End
Year: 2016
Platforms: PS4
The final outing for the series’ protagonist Nathan Drake closed on a high; with this release from Naughty Dog garnering a great reception from critics and gamers alike; and rightly so – as it combined all the finest elements that the series had to offer to deliver a tight and extremely satisfying gameplay experience. The set of supporting cast members, as well as the protagonist were all voiced brilliantly and it was combined with top notch graphics and story telling.
What’s Similar To Far Cry: guns, combat, exotic settings
What’s Different: emphasis on puzzles, story telling, supporting character arcs, quick time events
Our Top 3 Recommendations
Wolfenstein II – The New Colossus : If you liked the gunplay, and the intense chaotic combat
Sniper Elite 5: If you liked sniping and the experience of clearing out camps silently
Cyberpunk 2077: If you liked the open world and immersive setting
What do you think of these games, which ones did you have most fun playing – or what would you add to this list? Do let us know in your comments below!
