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ARC Raiders is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 9 gameplay attributes and found 59 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Splatoon 2, Gears of War 2 and Splatoon 3 lead the list, with Splatoon 2 reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes ARC Raiders special.

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GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

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Year 2025Dev Embark Studios

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The closest game to ARC Raiders is Splatoon 2 — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Gears of War 2 and Splatoon 3 follow close behind.

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Games like ARC Raiders

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Splatoon 2

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

IGDB83· 17OC83· 118

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and single-player focus, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

#2Gears of War 2

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Gears of War 2

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird Person

IGDB90· 5

Year 2008Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and offline, while skipping skill tree progression

92

iRank82

Splatoon 3

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB82· 6OC83· 124

Year 2022Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming and single-player focus, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

#4Gears of War 3

89

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Gears of War 3

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiPost-ApocalypticSkill TreeThird Person

IGDB97· 4

Year 2011Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Studios

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and offline, while skipping crafting mechanics

#5Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

88

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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSkill TreeThird PersonSolo

IGDB95· 8

Year 2009Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

#6Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

88

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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSkill TreeThird PersonSolo

IGDB93· 8

Year 2011Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping setting scifi

#7Rogue Trooper

89

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Rogue Trooper

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 516RAWG👍 73%· 59MC69IGDB76· 3

Year 2006Dev RebellionPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, stealth mechanics and ranged combat, while skipping skill tree progression

#8Crab Champions

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Crab Champions

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloPvP

Steam👍 98%· 30K

Year 2020Dev NoisestormPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping setting scifi

#9Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 92%· 33KIGDB78· 6

Year 2011Dev Relic Entertainment · THQOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and action RPG combat, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

#10Rogue Company

90

iRank77

Rogue Company

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloTactical

Steam👍 74%· 26KIGDB85· 1OC75· 17

Year 2020Dev First Watch Games · Hi-Rez StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, single-player focus and free to play, while skipping setting scifi

#11Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

90

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSoloMelee

Steam👍 72%· 5.0KIGDB85· 4

Year 2010Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping setting scifi

#12Gears of War 4

87

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Gears of War 4

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonOffline

IGDB83· 27OC85· 155

Year 2016Dev The Coalition · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and offline, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

#13Halo: Spartan Assault

92

iRank63

Halo: Spartan Assault

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 78%· 4.9KRAWG👍 34%· 216MC70IGDB66· 10OC61· 37

Year 2013Dev 343 Industries · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

93

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Inversion

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

Co-opMultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 62%· 697IGDB54· 7

Year 2012Dev Saber Interactive · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

#15Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

88

iRank79

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerSci-FiPost-ApocalypticThird PersonSolo

Steam👍 82%· 2.2KIGDB74· 5

Year 2006Dev K2 LLC · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and survival mechanics, while skipping co op

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to ARC Raiders?: The closest game to ARC Raiders is Splatoon 2, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including shooter, third-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like ARC Raiders?: The three closest games to ARC Raiders are: 1. Splatoon 2 (93/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Gears of War 2 (91/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Splatoon 3 (92/100, 7 shared attributes). All share ARC Raiders's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 59 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Gears of War 2 similar to ARC Raiders?: Yes, very much so — Gears of War 2 scores 91/100 similarity to ARC Raiders. They share 7 attributes, including shooter and third-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to ARC Raiders?: The best Shooter games similar to ARC Raiders are Splatoon 2, Gears of War 2, Splatoon 3 and Gears of War 3. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key ARC Raiders attributes like shooter, third-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to ARC Raiders calculated?: We compare ARC Raiders against every game in our catalog using 9 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the ARC Raiders experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to ARC Raiders?: Yes — Century: Age of Ashes is free and scores well on similarity to ARC Raiders. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.