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Sniper Elite 5 is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 19 gameplay attributes and found 38 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Sniper Elite III, Arma 2 and Arma 3 lead the list, with Sniper Elite III reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Sniper Elite 5 special.

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

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DarkSoloMultiplayer

Year 2022Dev Rebellion Developments

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The closest game to Sniper Elite 5 is Sniper Elite III — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Arma 2 and Arma 3 follow close behind.

#1Sniper Elite III97 #2Arma 294 #3Arma 392 #4Schedule I90 #5Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis91

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Games like Sniper Elite 5

38 similar games found

#1Sniper Elite III

97

iRank75

Sniper Elite III

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalStealthMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Missing: ranged combat.

94

iRank84

Arma 2

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeStealthDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 2.1K

Year 2009Dev Bohemia Interactive Studio · 505 GamesOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

92

iRank80

Arma 3

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 293KRAWG👍 75%· 399MC74IGDB73· 5

Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~16hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: deep simulation, first-person shooting and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

90

iRank88

Schedule I

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

Co-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 298KRAWG👍 73%· 41

Year 2025Dev TVGSPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with resource management, crafting mechanics and base building, while skipping shooter

#5Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis

91

iRank83

Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 80%· 6.2KIGDB90· 1

Year 2001Dev Bohemia Interactive Studio · CodemastersOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

#6Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

87

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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerTacticalStealthMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 38K

Year 2011Dev Tripwire InteractiveOn Linux · PC

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7Insurgency: Sandstorm

88

iRank82

Insurgency: Sandstorm

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineTacticalMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 132KIGDB77· 6OC79· 58

Year 2018Dev New World Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam Epic Xbox

#8Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

93

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 69%· 2.5KRAWG👍 25%· 172MC76IGDB79· 5

Year 2009Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with first-person shooting, shooter and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9America's Army 3

92

iRank53

America's Army 3

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 71%· 2.5KRAWG👍 12%· 34MC70

Year 2009Dev U.S. ArmyPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of immersive sims: first-person shooting, shooter and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings free to play, while skipping third-person shooting

81

iRank87

Teardown

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalOpen WorldExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 130KRAWG👍 85%· 220MC80IGDB83· 3OC80· 35

Year 2022Dev Tuxedo LabsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping shooter

77

iRank97

Wobbly Life

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 97%· 34K

Year 2020Dev RubberBandGamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

#12Thief II: The Metal Age

77

iRank93

Thief II: The Metal Age

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloStealthMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, fantasy world and setting scifi, while skipping third-person shooting

#13Goat Simulator 3

77

iRank86

Goat Simulator 3

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 79%· 33OC72· 51

Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, vibe casual and sandbox world, while skipping shooter

#14Thief: Deadly Shadows

77

iRank81

Thief: Deadly Shadows

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloStealthMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 81%· 2.6KRAWG👍 77%· 230MC85IGDB83· 2

Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and shooter

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping first-person shooting

77

iRank80

Squad

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MultiplayerTacticalRangedMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 237KRAWG👍 75%· 114IGDB83· 2

Year 2020Dev Offworld IndustriesPlaytime ~7hOn PC

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with first-person shooting, shooter and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and setting modern, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Sniper Elite 5?: The closest game to Sniper Elite 5 is Sniper Elite III, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 18 gameplay attributes, including adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Sniper Elite 5?: The three closest games to Sniper Elite 5 are: 1. Sniper Elite III (97/100, 18 shared attributes) 2. Arma 2 (94/100, 16 shared attributes) 3. Arma 3 (92/100, 16 shared attributes). All share Sniper Elite 5's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 38 candidates across 19 dimensions.
Is Arma 2 similar to Sniper Elite 5?: Yes, very much so — Arma 2 scores 94/100 similarity to Sniper Elite 5. They share 16 attributes, including deep simulation and shooter. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Sniper Elite 5?: The best Shooter games similar to Sniper Elite 5 are Sniper Elite III, Arma 2, Arma 3 and Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Sniper Elite 5 attributes like adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting.
How is similarity to Sniper Elite 5 calculated?: We compare Sniper Elite 5 against every game in our catalog using 19 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 Sniper Elite 5 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.