10 Tactical games like Battlefield™ 2042 that you should try

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We filtered the 25 games similar to Battlefield™ 2042 down to the 10 that fit the “Tactical” category. Apex Legends™, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Ring of Elysium top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Battlefield™ 2042.

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

The best tactical games like Battlefield™ 2042

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Battlefield™ 2042. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Apex Legends™

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalRangedMeleeFirst Person

Steam👍 68%· 1.0MRAWG👍 64%· 2.4KMC80IGDB88· 11OC80· 84

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, setting scifi and setting cyberpunk, while skipping vibe casual

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#2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeTacticalRangedNarrativeHistoricalModernFirst 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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPSoloCo-opRangedMeleeTacticalFirst Person

Steam👍 75%· 99KRAWG👍 35%· 383

Year 2018Dev Tencent GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of battle royale shooters: shooter, battle royale tension and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, third-person shooting and MOBA team gameplay, while skipping first-person shooting

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#4PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPSoloRangedTacticalMeleeFirst Person

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, third-person shooting and competitive edge, while skipping vibe casual

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#5DayZ

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalRangedMeleeNarrativeFirst Person

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

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

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

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep simulation and deep RPG systems, while skipping vibe casual

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalModernFirst Person

Steam👍 72%· 747KRAWG👍 47%· 1.0KMC81IGDB65· 3OC75· 13

Year 2013Dev Gaijin EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Battlefield™ 2042, expect shooter, first-person shooting and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, third-person shooting and online features, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

Co-opSoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalRangedMeleeHistoricalModern

Steam👍 64%· 5.3KRAWG👍 30%· 69IGDB65· 2

Year 2015Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Wishlist GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Battlefield™ 2042, expect shooter, adventure storytelling and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, deep simulation and racing gameplay, while skipping first-person shooting

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPRangedTacticalMeleeNarrativeModernHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 68%· 16KRAWG👍 28%· 32

Year 2016Dev Absolut SoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Battlefield™ 2042: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, online features and free to play, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 155KRAWG👍 46%· 176MC81IGDB82· 5OC79· 18

Year 2015Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Battlefield™ 2042: shooter, first-person shooting and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, real-time strategy and third-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeTacticalRangedNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 92%· 952MC86IGDB84· 4

Year 2005Dev Infinity Ward · AspyrPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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