11 Tactical games like Apex Legends™ that you should try

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We filtered the 27 games similar to Apex Legends™ down to the 11 that fit the “Tactical” category. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS, Ring of Elysium and Battlefield™ 2042 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Apex Legends™.

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

The best tactical games like Apex Legends™

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Apex Legends™. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPRangedTacticalMeleeFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 60%· 2.7MRAWG👍 46%· 2.0KMC81IGDB75· 16

Year 2017Dev Krafton · KRAFTONPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, competitive edge and single-player focus, while skipping setting scifi

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPCo-opRangedMeleeTacticalFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 75%· 99KRAWG👍 35%· 383

Year 2018Dev Tencent GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, battle royale tension and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, MOBA team gameplay and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPCo-opRangedTacticalMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 47%· 324KRAWG👍 38%· 319IGDB69· 9OC65· 158

Year 2021Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, strong narrative focus and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

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#4Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeTacticalRangedFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 41KIGDB80· 11OC81· 161

Year 2019Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are battle royale shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and battle royale tension

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#5DayZ

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalRangedMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 78%· 461KRAWG👍 43%· 465MC44IGDB69· 1OC41· 17

Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~17hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the battle royale shooters cluster, with shooter, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, deep RPG systems and sandbox freedom, while skipping setting scifi

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalMeleeRangedSci-FiCraftingFree to Play

Steam👍 73%· 118KRAWG👍 26%· 411

Year 2014Dev FreejamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Apex Legends™, expect shooter, combat tactical and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, deep simulation and deep RPG systems, while skipping battle royale tension

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerPvPMeleeRangedTacticalFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 260KRAWG👍 82%· 1.7KMC88IGDB70· 2

Year 2000Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Apex Legends™: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, while skipping battle royale tension

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#8Counter-Strike: Source

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerPvPRangedMeleeTacticalFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 191KRAWG👍 72%· 1.5KMC88IGDB90· 1

Year 2004Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Apex Legends™, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and ranged combat

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, while skipping battle royale tension

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerPvPRangedMeleeTacticalSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 161KRAWG👍 89%· 2.4KMC96IGDB80· 1

Year 1998Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Apex Legends™, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping battle royale tension

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#10Half-Life: Opposing Force

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerPvPRangedTacticalMeleeSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 28KRAWG👍 80%· 750IGDB70· 1

Year 1999Dev Gearbox Software · ValvePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Apex Legends™, expect shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping battle royale tension

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#11Titanfall 2

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeTacticalSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 280KIGDB89· 23OC87· 140

Year 2016Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Apex Legends™, expect shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, historical setting and single-player focus, while skipping battle royale tension

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