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We filtered the 41 games similar to Arma 3 down to the 11 that fit the “Third-person shooter” category. Arma 2, Sniper Elite 5 and Sniper Elite III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arma 3.

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The best third-person shooter games like Arma 3

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arma 3. 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.

#1Arma 2

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 2.1K

Year 2009Dev Bohemia Interactive Studio · 505 GamesOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, stealth mechanics and horror setting, while skipping ranged combat

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedOpen 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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen 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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#4Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

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

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

✓ Like Arma 3, 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

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 21KRAWG👍 64%· 897MC78IGDB81· 6

Year 2008Dev Volition · Deep SilverPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Arma 3, it's known for third-person shooting, shooter and sandbox freedom

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

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#6Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 42KIGDB53· 13OC57· 133

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

✓ Like Arma 3, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

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#7Grand Theft Auto IV

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 195KRAWG👍 96%· 103MC95

Year 2010Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Arma 3, expect third-person shooting, shooter and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

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#8Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist

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GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 21KIGDB78· 13

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Arma 3, it's known for shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 62KIGDB76· 19OC78· 133

Year 2017Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn PS4 · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Arma 3: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

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#10Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalRangedOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 70%· 6.0KIGDB75· 10

Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Arma 3, expect shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, procedural generation and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 77KIGDB84· 14

Year 2013Dev High Voltage Software · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Shared with Arma 3: shooter, third-person shooting and sandbox freedom

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

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