What is the best game similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2?

The closest game to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is Lost Planet 2, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.

What are the top games like Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2?

The three closest games to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 are: 1. Lost Planet 2 (89/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (82/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Star Wars Battlefront (83/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 12 dimensions.

Is Transformers: Fall of Cybertron similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2?

Yes, very much so — Transformers: Fall of Cybertron scores 82/100 similarity to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. They share 9 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.

What Shooter games are similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2?

The best Shooter games similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 are Lost Planet 2, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Star Wars Battlefront and Marvel Rivals. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting.

How is similarity to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 calculated?

We compare Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.

Are there free games similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2?

Yes — Team Fortress 2 and theHunter Classic are free and score well on similarity to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

If Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — shooter, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 12 attributes. Lost Planet 2 comes closest (89/100).

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Lost Planet 2Closest overall match

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 66%· 3.0KIGDB71· 6

Year 2010Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and skill tree progression, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KIGDB81· 11

Year 2012Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Star Wars Battlefront

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MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 5.7KIGDB68· 18OC71· 112

Year 2015Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting space and offline, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Marvel RivalsClosest on visuals

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSci-FiThird Person3D

Steam👍 77%· 388KIGDB79· 4OC78· 61

Year 2024Dev NetEase GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

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

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge, PvP competition and free to play, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

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Steam👍 86%· 8.1KIGDB72· 6

Year 2012Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: tone and setting.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 91%· 926IGDB77· 2

Year 2010Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual first person, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: tone and visuals.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Descent

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 96%· 471IGDB73· 3

Year 1994Dev Parallax Software · SoftBankOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, setting space and visual first person, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: visuals.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Lovers in a Dangerous SpacetimeClosest on tone

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeCozySci-Fi

Steam👍 93%· 4.0KIGDB83· 14OC82· 50

Year 2015Dev Asteroid BaseOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and cozy, relaxing feel

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

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: visuals.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOffline

Steam👍 89%· 5.1K

Year 1996Dev Nazca Corporation · SNK PlaymoreOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and offline, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: visuals.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Superfighters Deluxe

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MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMelee

Steam👍 89%· 3.5K

Year 2018Dev MythoLogic InteractiveOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, fighting mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: tone and visuals.

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#11F.E.A.R. 3

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Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 71%· 14KIGDB76· 5

Year 2011Dev Day 1 Studios · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 87%· 898RAWG👍 64%· 73MC76IGDB76· 3

Year 2011Dev Shadow Planet Productions · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping third-person shooting

###Interesting mix The game is a mixture of 2D shooter and puzzle genres developed by Shadow Planet Production and released by Microsoft Studios for its Xbox360 console. As part of the HumbleBundle pack, a soundtrack for the game is available, which was released separately.

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: visuals.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Sanctum

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 89%· 3.3KRAWG👍 56%· 190MC70IGDB70· 1

Year 2011Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings tower defense planning, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping third-person shooting

An experimental game that tries to combine first-person shooters and tower defense genres. Players take control of the elite soldier Skye, who was sent to defend her hometown from a crowd of unknown alien-monsters.

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: tone and visuals.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Ratchet: Deadlocked

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird Person

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Year 2005Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

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

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: visuals.

It predates Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Journey to the Savage Planet

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 87%· 6.9KIGDB80· 11OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Typhoon Studios · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping third-person shooting

Where it drifts furthest from Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2: tone and visuals.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2?: The closest game to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 is Lost Planet 2, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2?: The three closest games to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 are: 1. Lost Planet 2 (89/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (82/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Star Wars Battlefront (83/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Transformers: Fall of Cybertron similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2?: Yes, very much so — Transformers: Fall of Cybertron scores 82/100 similarity to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. They share 9 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2?: The best Shooter games similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 are Lost Planet 2, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Star Wars Battlefront and Marvel Rivals. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting.
How is similarity to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 calculated?: We compare Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 against every game in our catalog using 12 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 Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2?: Yes — Team Fortress 2 and theHunter Classic are free and score well on similarity to Earth Defense Force: World Brothers 2. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.