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We filtered the 46 games similar to Arma 2 down to the 22 that fit the “Dark” category. Sniper Elite III, Sniper Elite 5 and Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arma 2.

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Year 2009Dev Bohemia Interactive Studio

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Within the “Dark” category, the closest game to Arma 2 is Sniper Elite III — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Sniper Elite 5 and Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad follow close behind.

#1Sniper Elite III94 #2Sniper Elite 594 #3Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad87 #4Insurgency: Sandstorm85 #5X Rebirth76

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22 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arma 2. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1Sniper Elite III

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Sniper Elite III

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalStealthMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and online features, while skipping sandbox freedom

#2Sniper Elite 5

94

Sniper Elite 5

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opStealthMeleeTacticalDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, ranged combat and online features, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#3Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

87

Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerTacticalStealthMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 38K

Year 2011Dev Tripwire InteractiveOn Linux · PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping sandbox freedom

#4Insurgency: Sandstorm

85

Insurgency: Sandstorm

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerCo-opSoloTacticalMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 132KIGDB77· 6OC79· 58

Year 2018Dev New World Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and offline, while skipping sandbox freedom

Steam Epic Xbox

76

X Rebirth

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 44%· 7.3KRAWG👍 23%· 40MC33IGDB39· 1OC31· 13

Year 2013Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and setting space, while skipping third-person shooting

#6Thief: Deadly Shadows

75

Thief: Deadly Shadows

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloStealthMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2

Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, shooter and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping first-person shooting

#7Thief II: The Metal Age

75

Thief II: The Metal Age

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloStealthMeleeDarkOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping sandbox freedom

#8Sniper Elite 4

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Sniper Elite 4

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeTacticalStealthDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 62KIGDB76· 19OC78· 133

Year 2017Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Arma 2: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

#9Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 3

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opStealthTacticalMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 67%· 19KIGDB53· 15OC53· 98

Year 2017Dev CI GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Arma 2: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

#10Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

Co-opSoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeStealthDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 42KIGDB53· 13OC57· 133

Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Arma 2, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, online features and skill tree progression, while skipping deep simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

#11Homefront: The Revolution

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Homefront: The Revolution

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalStealthDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 61%· 17KIGDB48· 22OC48· 83

Year 2016Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Arma 2, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

#12Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

50

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 83KRAWG👍 93%· 4.1KMC93IGDB93· 6

Year 2004Dev Rockstar North · CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Arma 2, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, racing gameplay and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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#13Shadow of the Tomb Raider

50

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 86KIGDB80· 17OC80· 169

Year 2018Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Arma 2, expect shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and survival mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

#14The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

50

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalDarkOpen WorldHorrorHistoricalThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 11KIGDB76· 9OC73· 123

Year 2021Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Arma 2, expect dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

49

Hitman 3

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeTacticalDarkSandbox WorldOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 63KIGDB85· 16OC85· 196

Year 2021Dev IO InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Arma 2: shooter, third-person shooting and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Steam Epic Xbox

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Sunset Overdrive

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

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Grand Theft Auto IV

Adventure · Third-person shooter

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