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PlanetSide 2 is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, open world exploration and combat tactical in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 16 gameplay attributes and found 56 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Splitgate, Titanfall 2 and World of Tanks lead the list, with Splitgate reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes PlanetSide 2 special.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

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Year 2012Dev Rogue Planet Games

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The closest game to PlanetSide 2 is Splitgate — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Titanfall 2 and World of Tanks follow close behind.

#1Splitgate97 #2Titanfall 294 #3World of Tanks98 #4Payday: The Heist95 #5Rainbow Six Siege97

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Games like PlanetSide 2

56 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

97

Splitgate

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerPvPCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalSci-FiFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 91%· 111KIGDB65· 1

Year 2019Dev 1047 GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with competitive edge and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam Epic Xbox

94

Titanfall 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeTacticalSci-FiHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 280KIGDB89· 23OC87· 140

Year 2016Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

#3World of Tanks

98

World of Tanks

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerOnlinePvPCo-opTacticalMeleeHistoricalThird PersonFirst 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 isometric, while skipping deep RPG systems

#4Payday: The Heist

95

Payday: The Heist

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 41KIGDB73· 4

Year 2011Dev Overkill Software · Sony Online EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings punishing difficulty, stealth mechanics and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5Rainbow Six Siege

97

Rainbow Six Siege

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 82%· 1.5MIGDB74· 18

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and combat tactical

≠ Where it differs: brings competitive edge, punishing difficulty and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

#6Star Wars Battlefront II

94

Star Wars Battlefront II

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalSci-FiFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 96KIGDB72· 17

Year 2017Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

#7Call of Duty: Black Ops II

94

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalSci-FiHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 49KIGDB79· 17

Year 2012Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, horror tension and adventure storytelling, while skipping deep RPG systems

95

Destiny

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeSci-FiFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB78· 17OC74· 100

Year 2014Dev Bungie · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Xbox

✓ Both are tactical first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus, while skipping open world exploration

#9Serious Sam II

92

Serious Sam II

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalSci-FiFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 14KIGDB78· 3

Year 2005Dev Croteam · Take-Two InteractiveOn Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

#10Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

91

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-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 and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

#11Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

92

Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeHistoricalSci-FiFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 55KIGDB81· 12OC81· 130

Year 2019Dev Project Aces · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

#12Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

92

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 39KIGDB81· 9

Year 2011Dev Sledgehammer Games · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of tactical first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

#13Star Wars: Squadrons

95

Star Wars: Squadrons

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineTacticalMeleeSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 65%· 28KIGDB81· 12OC79· 121

Year 2020Dev Motive Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PC · PS4

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, setting space and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

Steam Epic Xbox

#14World of Warships

95

World of Warships

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonThird 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

#15Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

90

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS

MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPMeleeTacticalHistoricalFirst 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 melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, stealth mechanics and single-player focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to PlanetSide 2?: The closest game to PlanetSide 2 is Splitgate, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like PlanetSide 2?: The three closest games to PlanetSide 2 are: 1. Splitgate (97/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Titanfall 2 (94/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. World of Tanks (98/100, 12 shared attributes). All share PlanetSide 2's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 56 candidates across 16 dimensions.
Is Titanfall 2 similar to PlanetSide 2?: Yes, very much so — Titanfall 2 scores 94/100 similarity to PlanetSide 2. They share 10 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to PlanetSide 2?: The best Shooter games similar to PlanetSide 2 are Splitgate, Titanfall 2, World of Tanks and Payday: The Heist. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key PlanetSide 2 attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and multiplayer gameplay.
How is similarity to PlanetSide 2 calculated?: We compare PlanetSide 2 against every game in our catalog using 16 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 PlanetSide 2 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to PlanetSide 2?: Yes — World of Warships, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege and Counter-Strike 2 are free and score well on similarity to PlanetSide 2. They're a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.