14 Ranged games like Sniper Elite 5 that you should try

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We filtered the 38 games similar to Sniper Elite 5 down to the 14 that fit the “Ranged” category. Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier and Far Cry 4 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Sniper Elite 5.

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The best ranged games like Sniper Elite 5

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Sniper Elite 5. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

#1Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist

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GenreActionSubgenreStealth

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineStealthTacticalMeleeRangedThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 21KIGDB78· 13

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

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#2Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthTacticalRangedOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 70%· 6.0KIGDB75· 10

Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Sniper Elite 5, expect shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with procedural generation and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalStealthRangedOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 69KIGDB86· 19OC84· 97

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Sniper Elite 5, it's known for shooter, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, survival mechanics and deep RPG systems, while skipping third-person shooting

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#4Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

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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

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#5Arma 3

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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

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

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

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#8Thief II: The Metal Age

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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

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#9Squad

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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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#10Thief: Deadly Shadows

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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

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#11Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person

Steam👍 92%· 83KRAWG👍 93%· 4.1KMC93IGDB93· 6

Year 2004Dev Rockstar North · CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Sniper Elite 5, it's known for adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloCo-opRangedMeleeTacticalDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 98%· 5.3KIGDB90· 1OC80· 24

Year 2024Dev Strange ScaffoldPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Sniper Elite 5, it's known for first-person shooting, shooter and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#13Hunt: Showdown 1896

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineTacticalRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 74%· 272KRAWG👍 74%· 317MC79IGDB75· 5OC80· 9

Year 2018Dev CrytekPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Sniper Elite 5, it's known for first-person shooting, shooter and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, roguelike runs and horror tension, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#14Space Trader: Merchant Marine

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GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 50%· 641RAWG👍 17%· 29

Year 2008Dev Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping shooter

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