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Iron Brigade is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, melee combat and fantasy world in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 11 gameplay attributes and found 62 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and Crab Champions lead the list, with Uncharted 2: Among Thieves reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Iron Brigade special.

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GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

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Co-opSolo

Year 2010Dev Double Fine Productions

Stores

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The closest game to Iron Brigade is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and Crab Champions follow close behind.

#1Uncharted 2: Among Thieves97 #2Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception97 #3Crab Champions91 #4Tomb Raider90 #5Splatoon 291

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62 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

97

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalThird Person

IGDB95· 8

Year 2009Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and loot and gear systems, while skipping tower defense planning

#2Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

97

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalThird Person

IGDB93· 8

Year 2011Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and loot and gear systems, while skipping tower defense planning

#3Crab Champions

91

Crab Champions

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSoloRangedMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 30K

Year 2020Dev NoisestormPlaytime ~5hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and precision platforming, while skipping tower defense planning

90

Tomb Raider

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 265KRAWG👍 86%· 4.1KMC86IGDB85· 14OC84· 50

Year 2013Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping tower defense planning

Steam Epic Xbox

91

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, while skipping tower defense planning

91

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, while skipping tower defense planning

#7Gears of War 3

87

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, while skipping tower defense planning

#8Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare

88

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerHistoricalThird PersonDark

IGDB90· 4

Year 2010Dev Rockstar North · Rockstar GamesOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping tower defense planning

89

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 tower defense planning

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Gears of War 2

88

Gears of War 2

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedThird Person

IGDB90· 5

Year 2008Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Game Studios

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

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and offline, while skipping tower defense planning

#11Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

90

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird Person

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 melee combat

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping tower defense planning

#12Risk of Rain 2

86

Risk of Rain 2

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

MultiplayerCo-opSoloRangedMeleeThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 347KRAWG👍 85%· 696MC82IGDB87· 6OC86· 34

Year 2020Dev Hopoo Games · Gearbox PublishingPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping tower defense planning

Steam Epic Xbox

87

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 tower defense planning

#14Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

86

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHistoricalThird Person

IGDB87· 22OC85· 143

Year 2017Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

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

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and adventure storytelling, while skipping tower defense planning

#15Sunset Riders

95

Sunset Riders

GenreShooterSubgenreTPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opHistoricalThird Person

Year 1991Dev Konami

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

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping tower defense planning

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Iron Brigade?: The closest game to Iron Brigade is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 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 Iron Brigade?: The three closest games to Iron Brigade are: 1. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception (97/100, 8 shared attributes) 3. Crab Champions (91/100, 8 shared attributes). All share Iron Brigade's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 62 candidates across 11 dimensions.
Is Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception similar to Iron Brigade?: Yes, very much so — Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception scores 97/100 similarity to Iron Brigade. They share 8 attributes, including shooter and third-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Iron Brigade?: The best Shooter games similar to Iron Brigade are Uncharted 2: Among Thieves, Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception, Crab Champions and Tomb Raider. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Iron Brigade attributes like shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Iron Brigade calculated?: We compare Iron Brigade against every game in our catalog using 11 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 Iron Brigade experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Iron Brigade?: Yes — Century: Age of Ashes is free and scores well on similarity to Iron Brigade. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.