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Hired Ops is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, strong narrative focus and ranged combat in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 17 gameplay attributes and found 65 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. War Thunder, PAYDAY 2 and Call of Duty 2 lead the list, with War Thunder reaching a 100/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Hired Ops special.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

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NarrativeMultiplayerOnline

Year 2016Dev Absolut Soft

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The closest game to Hired Ops is War Thunder — scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. PAYDAY 2 and Call of Duty 2 follow close behind.

#1War Thunder100 #2PAYDAY 297 #3Call of Duty 293 #4Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 295 #5World of Warships97

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Games like Hired Ops

65 similar games found

100

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War Thunder

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalsetting-modernFirst PersonFree to Play

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

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, third-person shooting and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

97

iRank78

PAYDAY 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 672KRAWG👍 62%· 2.2KMC79IGDB75· 17

Year 2013Dev 505 GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Xbox · Linux

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, stealth mechanics and loot and gear systems, while skipping strong narrative focus

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Call of Duty 2

93

iRank90

Call of Duty 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerSoloPvPMeleeTacticalRangedNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 11KRAWG👍 92%· 952MC86IGDB84· 4

Year 2005Dev Infinity Ward · AspyrPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus.

≠ Missing: deep RPG systems.

#4Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

95

iRank80

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 6.0KRAWG👍 73%· 317MC78IGDB82· 5

Year 2008Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics, offline and skill tree progression, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5World of Warships

97

iRank72

World of Warships

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 77%· 155KRAWG👍 46%· 176MC81IGDB82· 5OC79· 18

Year 2015Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, real-time strategy and third-person shooting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam Epic Xbox

#6Call of Duty Warchest

91

iRank92

Call of Duty Warchest

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerRangedTacticalMeleeNarrativeHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 95%· 7.6KRAWG👍 91%· 937MC91IGDB87· 3

Year 2003Dev Infinity Ward · AspyrPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, while skipping deep RPG systems

#7Call of Duty (2003)

91

iRank92

Call of Duty (2003)

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerRangedTacticalMeleeNarrativeHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 95%· 7.6KRAWG👍 91%· 937MC91IGDB87· 3

Year 2003Dev Infinity Ward · AspyrPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: linear, story-driven structure, while skipping deep RPG systems

#8Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

90

iRank89

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeFirst Person

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, while skipping deep RPG systems

#9Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

90

iRank90

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 60KIGDB85· 10

Year 2009Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings stealth mechanics and offline, while skipping deep RPG systems

#10World of Tanks

93

iRank77

World of Tanks

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 80%· 99KIGDB73· 11OC75· 19

Year 2011Dev Wargaming.netOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, third-person shooting and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

#11Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

89

iRank92

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeTacticalNarrativeHistoricalsetting-modernFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 27KIGDB88· 7

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

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, linear, story-driven structure and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

#12PlanetSide 2

92

iRank81

PlanetSide 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 81%· 75KIGDB83· 6OC78· 16

Year 2012Dev Rogue Planet Games · Daybreak Game CompanyOn PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting scifi and exploration and discovery, while skipping strong narrative focus

#13Call of Duty®: Black Ops III

90

iRank85

Call of Duty®: Black Ops III

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 42KRAWG👍 84%· 1.9KMC81OC79· 99

Year 2010Dev Raven Software · Square EnixPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#14Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands

92

iRank76

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 104KIGDB73· 20OC72· 132

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam Epic Xbox

#15STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

90

iRank85

STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 17KRAWG👍 88%· 530MC78IGDB81· 5OC70· 23

Year 2005Dev LucasArts Entertainment · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the tactical first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Hired Ops?: The closest game to Hired Ops is War Thunder, scoring 100/100 on our similarity scale. They share 14 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Hired Ops?: The three closest games to Hired Ops are: 1. War Thunder (100/100, 14 shared attributes) 2. PAYDAY 2 (97/100, 11 shared attributes) 3. Call of Duty 2 (93/100, 11 shared attributes). All share Hired Ops's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 65 candidates across 17 dimensions.
Is PAYDAY 2 similar to Hired Ops?: Yes, very much so — PAYDAY 2 scores 97/100 similarity to Hired Ops. They share 11 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Hired Ops?: The best Shooter games similar to Hired Ops are War Thunder, PAYDAY 2, Call of Duty 2 and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Hired Ops attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to Hired Ops calculated?: We compare Hired Ops against every game in our catalog using 17 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 Hired Ops experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Hired Ops?: Yes — War Thunder, World of Warships and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege are free and score well on similarity to Hired Ops. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.