6 Games with a modern setting like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare down to the 6 that fit the “Modern” category. Battlefield™ 2042, War Thunder and Armored Warfare top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare.

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

The best games with a modern setting like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. 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.

#1Battlefield™ 2042

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GenreShooterSubgenreBattle Royale

MultiplayerPvPCo-opSoloRangedTacticalMeleeNarrativeHistoricalModernFirst 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 battle royale tension

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and vibe casual, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalModernFirst Person

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, expect shooter, first-person shooting and combat tactical

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

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

Co-opOnlineSoloMultiplayerPvPTacticalRangedMeleeHistoricalModern

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, expect shooter, combat tactical and ranged combat

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

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPRangedTacticalMeleeNarrativeModernHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 68%· 16KRAWG👍 28%· 32

Year 2016Dev Absolut SoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Shared with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, free to play and early access, while skipping battle royale tension

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalRangedMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorModernFirst Person

Steam👍 78%· 329KRAWG👍 81%· 175IGDB84· 2OC82· 59

Year 2023Dev VOID InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Shared with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

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

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#6Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflinePvPMeleeTacticalNarrativeHistoricalModernFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 27KIGDB88· 7

Year 2007Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Call of Duty: Modern Warfare: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, linear, story-driven structure and stealth mechanics, while skipping battle royale tension

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