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Far Cry® 5 is hard to replace: few games combine adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 12 gameplay attributes and found 65 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Rise of the Tomb Raider, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Far Cry 3 lead the list, with Rise of the Tomb Raider reaching a 94/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Far Cry® 5 special.

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action
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NarrativeMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2018Dev Ubisoft

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The closest game to Far Cry® 5 is Rise of the Tomb Raider — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Far Cry 3 follow close behind.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 94%· 152KIGDB87· 25OC86· 108
Year 2015Dev Crystal Dynamics · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, puzzle design and third-person shooting, while skipping visual 3d

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 83KRAWG👍 93%· 4.1KMC93IGDB93· 6
Year 2004Dev Rockstar North · CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

92
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Far Cry 3
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB90· 15
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping visual 3d

Grand Theft Auto IV
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 83%· 195KRAWG👍 96%· 103MC95
Year 2010Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, shooter and sandbox freedom, while skipping survival mechanics

Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 88%· 77KIGDB85· 21OC85· 48
Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

Shadow of the Tomb Raider
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 85%· 86KIGDB80· 17OC80· 169
Year 2018Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping ranged combat

90
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Far Cry 4
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 85%· 69KIGDB86· 19OC84· 97
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping visual 3d

90
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Watch Dogs
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 79%· 50KIGDB81· 20OC79· 105
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping survival mechanics

89
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Watch Dogs 2
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 83%· 92KIGDB81· 21OC82· 136
Year 2016Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping survival mechanics

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91
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RAGE
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 78%· 18KRAWG👍 52%· 834MC79IGDB81· 10
Year 2011Dev Aspyr Media · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, shooter and racing gameplay, while skipping survival mechanics

87
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Saints Row IV
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 88%· 77KIGDB84· 14
Year 2013Dev High Voltage Software · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and sandbox freedom, while skipping survival mechanics

90
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Far Cry New Dawn
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 75%· 34KIGDB72· 11OC73· 146
Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems, while skipping ranged combat

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthRangedOpen WorldExploration
Steam👍 70%· 6.0KIGDB75· 10
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 87%· 4.9KIGDB79· 7
Year 2009Dev TechlandOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and historical setting, while skipping survival mechanics

87
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Crysis
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 80%· 13KIGDB85· 3
Year 2007Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Far Cry® 5?
The closest game to Far Cry® 5 is Rise of the Tomb Raider, scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Far Cry® 5?
The three closest games to Far Cry® 5 are: 1. Rise of the Tomb Raider (94/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas (92/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Far Cry 3 (92/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Far Cry® 5's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 65 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas similar to Far Cry® 5?
Yes, very much so — Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas scores 92/100 similarity to Far Cry® 5. They share 10 attributes, including adventure storytelling and co op. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Adventure games are similar to Far Cry® 5?
The best Adventure games similar to Far Cry® 5 are Rise of the Tomb Raider, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, Far Cry 3 and Grand Theft Auto IV. All share the Adventure genre alongside other key Far Cry® 5 attributes like adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and co op.
How is similarity to Far Cry® 5 calculated?
We compare Far Cry® 5 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 Far Cry® 5 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Far Cry® 5?
Yes — Halo Infinite is free and scores well on similarity to Far Cry® 5. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.