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Foamstars is hard to replace: few games combine shooter and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 62 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and Splatoon 2 lead the list, with Uncharted 2: Among Thieves reaching a 92/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Foamstars special.

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Year 2024Dev Toylogic

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The closest game to Foamstars is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and Splatoon 2 follow close behind.

#1Uncharted 2: Among Thieves92 #2Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception92 #3Splatoon 292 #4Splatoon 392 #5Gears of War 387

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Games like Foamstars

62 similar games found

#1Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

92

iRank95

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonFantasy

IGDB95· 8

Year 2009Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

#2Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

92

iRank93

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonFantasy

IGDB93· 8

Year 2011Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

92

iRank83

Splatoon 2

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB83· 17OC83· 118

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and setting scifi

92

iRank82

Splatoon 3

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi

IGDB82· 6OC83· 124

Year 2022Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, setting scifi and skill tree progression

#5Gears of War 3

87

iRank97

Gears of War 3

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOffline

IGDB97· 4

Year 2011Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Studios

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and setting scifi

90

iRank86

ARC Raiders

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 84%· 395KIGDB89· 4OC87· 95

Year 2025Dev Embark StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and skill tree progression, while skipping single-player focus

Steam Epic Xbox

#7Crab Champions

87

iRank98

Crab Champions

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSoloThird PersonPvP

Steam👍 98%· 30K

Year 2020Dev NoisestormPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

#8Rogue Company

92

iRank77

Rogue Company

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonTactical

Steam👍 74%· 26KIGDB85· 1OC75· 17

Year 2020Dev First Watch Games · Hi-Rez StudiosOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical and free to play

#9Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

88

iRank93

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloCo-opThird PersonTacticalStealth

IGDB93· 2

Year 2010Dev Kojima Productions · Konami

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, stealth mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

#10Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

92

iRank76

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonMelee

Steam👍 72%· 5.0KIGDB85· 4

Year 2010Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, combat tactical and stealth mechanics

#11Gears of War 2

87

iRank90

Gears of War 2

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOffline

IGDB90· 5

Year 2008Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and setting scifi

#12Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

86

iRank93

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonStealthFantasy

IGDB93· 25OC93· 148

Year 2016Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping co op

#13Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

86

iRank93

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonTactical

IGDB93· 4

Year 2006Dev Darkworks · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation and combat tactical, while skipping co op

#14The Last of Us

86

iRank92

The Last of Us

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerThird PersonStealthMelee

IGDB92· 13

Year 2013Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping co op

88

iRank85

Crackdown

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloCo-opThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen World

IGDB85· 2

Year 2007Dev Realtime Worlds · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and adventure storytelling, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Foamstars?: The closest game to Foamstars is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Foamstars?: The three closest games to Foamstars are: 1. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (92/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (92/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Splatoon 2 (92/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Foamstars's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 62 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception similar to Foamstars?: Yes, very much so — Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception scores 92/100 similarity to Foamstars. They share 6 attributes, including shooter and third-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Foamstars?: The best Shooter games similar to Foamstars are Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Foamstars attributes like shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Foamstars calculated?: We compare Foamstars against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Foamstars experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Foamstars?: Yes — Century: Age of Ashes is free and scores well on similarity to Foamstars. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.