11 Online games like Insurgency: Sandstorm that you should try

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We filtered the 34 games similar to Insurgency: Sandstorm down to the 11 that fit the “Online” category. NBA 2K21, Goat Simulator 3 and Arma 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Insurgency: Sandstorm.

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The best online games like Insurgency: Sandstorm

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Insurgency: Sandstorm. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1NBA 2K21

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerSoloOfflineCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 42%· 39KRAWG👍 46%· 93MC72OC68· 84

Year 2020Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, competitive edge and PvP competition, while skipping shooter

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineOnlineSoloMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 79%· 33OC72· 51

Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and vibe casual, while skipping shooter

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#3Arma 3

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 293KRAWG👍 75%· 399MC74IGDB73· 5

Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~16hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, first-person shooting and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, third-person shooting and sandbox world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and stealth mechanics, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and stealth mechanics, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineOfflineMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 34K

Year 2020Dev RubberBandGamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and vibe casual, while skipping shooter

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Steam Xbox

#7Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 43%· 15KIGDB83· 8OC83· 155

Year 2024Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Insurgency: Sandstorm, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with PvP competition, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam Xbox

#8Homefront: The Revolution

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 61%· 17KIGDB48· 22OC48· 83

Year 2016Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Insurgency: Sandstorm, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam PS

#9Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 76%· 19KIGDB52· 10

Year 2013Dev City InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Like Insurgency: Sandstorm, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam GOG

#10Hunt: Showdown 1896

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineTacticalMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 74%· 272KRAWG👍 74%· 317MC79IGDB75· 5OC80· 9

Year 2018Dev CrytekPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Insurgency: Sandstorm, it's known for first-person shooting, shooter and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, roguelike runs and horror tension, while skipping offline

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Steam Xbox PS

#11Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineTacticalMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExploration

Steam👍 74%· 42KIGDB53· 13OC57· 133

Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Insurgency: Sandstorm, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

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