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iRank83
Adventure
Co-opSoloMultiplayerFree to PlayOnline
Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev ValveOn PC
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Polygunners is hard to replace: few games combine single-player focus in quite the same way. We compared Polygunners against over 6,700 titles across 4 gameplay attributes and found 34 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Alien Swarm, Resogun and Halo: Combat Evolved lead the list, with Alien Swarm reaching a 64/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Polygunners special.
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Top games similar to Polygunners
34 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Polygunners. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB86· 11OC85· 45
Year 2013Dev Housemarque · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineTactical
IGDB87· 3
Year 2001Dev Bungie · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Mac
✓ Like Polygunners, it's known for single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op
≠ Its own twist: shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping free to play
It predates Polygunners by 21 years, with what that implies technically.
Adventure
Steam👍 83%· 6.3KIGDB89· 9
Year 2010Dev Bungie · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Xbox
Adventure
Steam👍 58%· 2.7KIGDB88· 12
Year 2012Dev 343 Industries · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox
✓ Shared with Polygunners: single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping free to play
On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Polygunners.
It predates Polygunners by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Adventure
MultiplayerCo-opFree to PlayFantasySci-Fi
Steam👍 85%· 345KRAWG👍 40%· 1.4KMC78IGDB79· 6OC79· 19
Year 2016Dev Hi-Rez StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Like Polygunners, it's known for multiplayer gameplay, co op and free to play
≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, shooter and fantasy world, while skipping single-player focus
Paladins (also known as Paladins: Champions of the Realm) is a free-to-play multiplayer first-person shooter.
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonPixel Art
IGDB91· 2
Year 2003Dev Nintendo
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometric
IGDB90· 1
Year 1979Dev Atari · Adventure International
✓ Shared with Polygunners: single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping co op
It predates Polygunners by 43 years, with what that implies technically.
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometric
IGDB90· 1
Year 1979Dev Namco · Midway
✓ Shared with Polygunners: single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: shooter, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping co op
It predates Polygunners by 43 years, with what that implies technically.
#10Ms. Pac-Man
47
iRank84
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerRangedIsometricPixel Art
IGDB84· 2
Year 1982Dev General Computer Corporation (GCC) · Bally Midway
✓ Shared with Polygunners: single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, visual isometric and visual pixel, while skipping co op
It predates Polygunners by 40 years, with what that implies technically.
Adventure
SoloCo-opTacticalIsometric
IGDB80· 1
Year 1984Dev Capcom · Elite SystemsOn PC · PlayStation 3
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerTacticalIsometric
IGDB80· 1
Year 1985Dev Capcom · INTV CorporationOn PC
✓ Like Polygunners, it's known for single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping co op
It predates Polygunners by 37 years, with what that implies technically.
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiIsometric
IGDB75· 2
Year 1981Dev Atari
✓ If you enjoyed Polygunners, expect single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, setting scifi and visual isometric, while skipping co op
It predates Polygunners by 41 years, with what that implies technically.
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerSci-FiSpace2D
IGDB75· 1
Year 1985Dev Konami
✓ Shared with Polygunners: single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Its own twist: shooter, setting scifi and setting space, while skipping co op
It predates Polygunners by 37 years, with what that implies technically.
#15Fruit Ninja
45
iRank83
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerOfflineCasualFirst Person
IGDB83
Year 2010Dev Halfbrick StudiosOn PC · Android · iOS
✓ Like Polygunners, it's known for single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, offline and visual first person, while skipping co op
It predates Polygunners by 12 years, with what that implies technically.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Polygunners?
- The closest game to Polygunners is Alien Swarm, scoring 64/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including co op, single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Polygunners?
- The three closest games to Polygunners are: 1. Alien Swarm (64/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Resogun (62/100, 3 shared attributes) 3. Halo: Combat Evolved (59/100, 3 shared attributes). All share Polygunners's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 34 candidates across 4 dimensions.
- Is Resogun similar to Polygunners?
- Yes — Resogun scores 62/100 similarity to Polygunners. They share 3 attributes, including single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay. There are some notable differences in pacing or mechanics.
- How is similarity to Polygunners calculated?
- We compare Polygunners against every game in our catalog using 4 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 Polygunners experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
- Are there free games similar to Polygunners?
- Yes — Paladins® is free and scores well on similarity to Polygunners. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.