Children of the Sun

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Children of the Sun is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 61 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Not a Hero, Metro 2033 and Battlefield 2 lead the list, with Not a Hero reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Children of the Sun special.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

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DarkNarrativeSolo

Year 2024Dev René Rother

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The closest game to Children of the Sun is Not a Hero — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Metro 2033 and Battlefield 2 follow close behind.

#1Not a Hero96 #2Metro 203393 #3Battlefield 291 #4Wolfenstein: The New Order91 #5Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered94

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Games like Children of the Sun

61 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

96

Not a Hero

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMeleeTacticalDarkHardcore

Steam👍 87%· 2.0KIGDB70· 11OC75· 64

Year 2015Dev Roll7 · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

93

Metro 2033

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 34KIGDB87· 3

Year 2010Dev 4A Games · THQOn PC

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

#3Battlefield 2

91

Battlefield 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloTacticalMeleeFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB93· 4

Year 2005Dev Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

#4Wolfenstein: The New Order

91

Wolfenstein: The New Order

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMeleeTacticalDarkNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 61KIGDB77· 16OC82· 101

Year 2014Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

#5Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered

94

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloTacticalFirst Person

IGDB74· 5

Year 2020Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and combat tactical.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

#6Half-Life: Blue Shift

93

Half-Life: Blue Shift

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMeleeTacticalDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 21KRAWG👍 74%· 764MC71IGDB60· 1

Year 2001Dev Gearbox Software · ValvePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and ranged combat, while skipping third-person shooting

#7Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

91

Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMeleeTacticalDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 23KIGDB76· 15OC78· 84

Year 2015Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping puzzle design

88

Ravenfield

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 80%· 54

Year 2017Dev SteelRaven7Playtime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, deep simulation and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

#9Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

86

Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloTacticalNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB98· 2

Year 2005Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · Konami

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and stealth mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

#10Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

87

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloTacticalMeleeFirst PersonMultiplayer

Steam👍 92%· 2.1KIGDB82· 3

Year 2003Dev Red Storm Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping puzzle design

#11Doom Eternal

87

Doom Eternal

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMeleeTacticalDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 215KIGDB86· 14OC89· 211

Year 2020Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

#12Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway

87

Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeDarkFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 2.4KIGDB78· 5

Year 2008Dev Gearbox Software · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

87

SuperHot

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMeleeTacticalFirst PersonHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 40KIGDB85· 18OC82· 121

Year 2016Dev SUPERHOT TeamOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty and setting cyberpunk, while skipping third-person shooting

#14Half-Life: Source

91

Half-Life: Source

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 69%· 17KRAWG👍 72%· 557

Year 2004Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and ranged combat, while skipping third-person shooting

#15The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

91

The Bureau: XCOM Declassified

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMeleeTacticalNarrativeFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 70%· 12KIGDB69· 10

Year 2013Dev 2K Marin · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Children of the Sun?: The closest game to Children of the Sun is Not a Hero, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Children of the Sun?: The three closest games to Children of the Sun are: 1. Not a Hero (96/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Metro 2033 (93/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Battlefield 2 (91/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Children of the Sun's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 61 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Metro 2033 similar to Children of the Sun?: Yes, very much so — Metro 2033 scores 93/100 similarity to Children of the Sun. They share 10 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Children of the Sun?: The best Shooter games similar to Children of the Sun are Not a Hero, Metro 2033, Battlefield 2 and Wolfenstein: The New Order. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Children of the Sun attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Children of the Sun calculated?: We compare Children of the Sun against every game in our catalog using 14 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 Children of the Sun experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.