10 Shooter games like Anthem that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Anthem down to the 10 that fit the “Shooter” category. The First Descendant, Mass Effect: Andromeda and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Anthem.

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The best shooter games like Anthem

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Anthem. Each one has been evaluated across 8 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1The First Descendant

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 57%· 111KIGDB30· 1OC56· 24

Year 2024Dev Nexon Games · Nexon KoreaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Stands apart with single-player focus and free to play

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#2Mass Effect: Andromeda

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

IGDB73· 23OC72· 180

Year 2017Dev BioWare Montréal · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: setting space and single-player focus

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#3Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 84%· 209KRAWG👍 89%· 26IGDB79· 6OC81· 165

Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and melee combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 85%· 6.8KIGDB71· 10OC70· 106

Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and setting anime

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

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#6Red Dead Redemption 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloMelee

Steam👍 92%· 876KRAWG👍 91%· 5.5KMC96IGDB94· 17OC95· 220

Year 2018Dev Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~21hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping setting scifi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloOnline

Steam👍 57%· 8.3KIGDB77· 19OC72· 111

Year 2016Dev Capcom Game Studio Vancouver, Inc. · CapcomOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping setting scifi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 57%· 12KIGDB81· 13OC74· 185

Year 2020Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, roguelike runs and open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloOnline

Steam👍 92%· 20KRAWG👍 72%· 530MC83IGDB82· 4

Year 2012Dev Robot EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, precision platforming and melee combat, while skipping setting scifi

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#10Goddess of Victory: Nikke

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Year 2022Dev SHIFT UP · Level InfiniteOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, combat tactical and single-player focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

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