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If Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — shooter, combat tactical and fantasy world — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 12 attributes. Syphon Filter comes closest (96/100).

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Year 2008Dev Kojima Productions

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The closest game to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is Syphon Filter — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Uncharted: Drake's Fortune follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots

50 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

Syphon Filter
ShooterTPS
SoloStealthTacticalThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev Eidetic · 989 StudiosOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, third-person shooting and stealth mechanics.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
ShooterTPS
SoloTacticalStealthThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · Konami

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune
ShooterTPS
SoloFantasyHistoricalThird PersonNarrative
IGDB90· 4
Year 2007Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping survival mechanics

Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes
ShooterTPS
SoloTacticalStealthThird Person
IGDB82· 2
Year 2004Dev Silicon Knights · Konami

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

Metal Gear Solid 2: Substance
ShooterTPS
SoloTacticalStealthThird Person
IGDB80· 1
Year 2002Dev Konami Computer Entertainment Japan · KonamiOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

The Godfather
ShooterTPS
SoloHistoricalThird PersonNarrativeOpen World
IGDB80· 1
Year 2006Dev Headgate Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping survival mechanics

Alan Wake II
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonDarkNarrativeHorror
IGDB93· 5
Year 2023Dev Remedy Entertainment · Epic Games PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and horror setting, while skipping combat tactical

Pragmata
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonNarrativeSci-Fi
Steam👍 97%· 43KIGDB88· 6OC86· 189
Year 2026Dev CapcomOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

Ratchet & Clank Future: Tools of Destruction
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonSci-FiExploration
IGDB92· 4
Year 2007Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Dino Crisis 2
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonNarrativeDarkHorror
IGDB90· 1
Year 2000Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping combat tactical

Jak II
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
IGDB90· 1
Year 2003Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, open world exploration and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

Star Wars: Rogue Squadron II - Rogue Leader
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB90· 1
Year 2001Dev Factor 5 · Activision

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

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonSci-Fi
IGDB90· 1
Year 2003Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

Infamous
ShooterTPS
SoloThird PersonSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
IGDB86· 8
Year 2009Dev Sucker Punch Productions · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
ShooterTPS
SoloTacticalThird Person
Steam👍 84%· 18KIGDB87· 8OC85· 153
Year 2025Dev Konami Digital Entertainment · KonamiOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: survival mechanics.

Complete list of Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Deadly Premonition
91

Deadly Premonition

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Metal Gear Solid
93

Metal Gear Solid

Shooter · Third-person shooter

The Last of Us: Left Behind
91

The Last of Us: Left Behind

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Ratchet & Clank
91

Ratchet & Clank

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Uncharted: Golden Abyss
92

Uncharted: Golden Abyss

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Cronos: The New Dawn
91

Cronos: The New Dawn

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Infamous: Second Son
92

Infamous: Second Son

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Ratchet & Clank
91

Ratchet & Clank

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction
94

Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction

Shooter · Third-person shooter

The Punisher
92

The Punisher

Shooter · Third-person shooter

The Suffering
91

The Suffering

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Sleeping Dogs
89

Sleeping Dogs

Shooter · Third-person shooter

The Last of Us Part II
87

The Last of Us Part II

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
89

Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Tomb Raider II
88

Tomb Raider II

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Infamous: First Light
91

Infamous: First Light

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach
86

Death Stranding 2: On the Beach

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft
88

Tomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
86

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty
91

Ratchet & Clank Future: Quest for Booty

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Tomb Raider: Legend
89

Tomb Raider: Legend

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Resident Evil Zero
91

Resident Evil Zero

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Jak 3
91

Jak 3

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Star Fox
91

Star Fox

Shooter · Third-person shooter

L.A. Noire
90

L.A. Noire

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus
91

Ratchet & Clank: Into the Nexus

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Second Sight
88

Second Sight

Shooter · Third-person shooter

The Thing
91

The Thing

Shooter · Third-person shooter

True Crime: New York City
92

True Crime: New York City

Shooter · Third-person shooter

True Crime: Streets of LA
89

True Crime: Streets of LA

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Remastered
94

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception Remastered

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Remastered
94

Uncharted: Drake's Fortune Remastered

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
84

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare

Shooter · Third-person shooter

MDK
87

MDK

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Tomb Raider: Chronicles
89

Tomb Raider: Chronicles

Shooter · Third-person shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots?
The closest game to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots is Syphon Filter, scoring 96/100 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 Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots?
The three closest games to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots are: 1. Syphon Filter (96/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (96/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Uncharted: Drake's Fortune (96/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 12 dimensions.
Is Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty similar to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots?
Yes, very much so — Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty scores 96/100 similarity to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots. They share 7 attributes, including shooter and third-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots?
The best Shooter games similar to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots are Syphon Filter, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty, Uncharted: Drake's Fortune and Metal Gear Solid: The Twin Snakes. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots attributes like shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots calculated?
We compare Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots 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 Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.