#1Resogun
89
iRank86
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB86· 11OC85· 45
Year 2013Dev Housemarque · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4
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More about this game →Polygunners is hard to replace: few games combine single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 4 gameplay attributes and found 34 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Resogun, Alien Swarm and Halo: Combat Evolved lead the list, with Resogun reaching a 89/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Polygunners special.
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The closest game to Polygunners is Resogun — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Alien Swarm and Halo: Combat Evolved follow close behind.
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Games like Polygunners
34 similar games found87
iRank83
Adventure
Co-opSoloMultiplayerFree to PlayOnline
Steam👍 95%· 22KIGDB60· 1
Year 2010Dev ValveOn PC
85
iRank87
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
84
iRank91
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerThird PersonPixel Art
IGDB91· 2
Year 2003Dev Nintendo
84
iRank90
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
#6Galaxian
84
iRank90
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
87
iRank72
Adventure
MultiplayerCo-opFree to PlayFantasySci-Fi
Steam👍 85%· 345KRAWG👍 40%· 1.4KMC78IGDB79· 6OC79· 19
Year 2016Dev Hi-Rez StudiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox
#81942
85
iRank80
Adventure
SoloCo-opTacticalIsometric
IGDB80· 1
Year 1984Dev Capcom · Elite SystemsOn PC · PlayStation 3
84
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
#10Halo: Reach
83
iRank85
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflinePvP
Steam👍 83%· 6.3KIGDB89· 9
Year 2010Dev Bungie · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Xbox
#11Commando
84
iRank80
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
#12Centipede
84
iRank75
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
#13Gradius
84
iRank75
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
#14Galaga
84
iRank70
Adventure
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D
IGDB70· 2
Year 1981Dev Namco Limited · MidwayOn PC
✓ If you enjoyed Polygunners, expect single-player focus and multiplayer gameplay
≠ Stands apart with shooter, setting scifi and visual 2d, while skipping co op
#15Dig Dug
84
iRank70
Adventure
SoloMultiplayer2D
IGDB70· 1
Year 1982Dev Namco
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the best game similar to Polygunners?
- The closest game to Polygunners is Resogun, scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. They share 3 gameplay attributes, including single-player focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
- What are the top games like Polygunners?
- The three closest games to Polygunners are: 1. Resogun (89/100, 3 shared attributes) 2. Alien Swarm (87/100, 4 shared attributes) 3. Halo: Combat Evolved (85/100, 3 shared attributes). All share Polygunners's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 34 candidates across 4 dimensions.
- Is Alien Swarm similar to Polygunners?
- Yes, very much so — Alien Swarm scores 87/100 similarity to Polygunners. They share 4 attributes, including co op and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
- 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.