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We filtered the 50 games similar to SOS down to the 46 that fit the “Shooter” category. Shadow of the Tomb Raider, Down To One and Saints Row 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SOS.

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The best shooter games like SOS

46 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SOS. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Shadow of the Tomb Raider

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

Co-opMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 86KIGDB80· 17OC80· 169

Year 2018Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping battle royale tension

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerPvPCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 40%· 2.1K

Year 2016Dev Gadget GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with survival mechanics, shooter and battle royale tension

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, single-player focus and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 21KRAWG👍 64%· 897MC78IGDB81· 6

Year 2008Dev Volition · Deep SilverPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Its own twist: racing gameplay, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 77KIGDB84· 14

Year 2013Dev High Voltage Software · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

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#5Hunt: Showdown 1896

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration

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

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

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, survival mechanics and battle royale tension

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, roguelike runs and horror tension, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 11KIGDB73· 12OC74· 93

Year 2018Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, first-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping survival mechanics

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#7Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 9.7KIGDB64· 11OC67· 69

Year 2015Dev High Voltage Software · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping survival mechanics

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#8Saints Row: The Third

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 96%· 69KIGDB85· 10

Year 2011Dev Volition · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with racing gameplay, sandbox freedom and first-person shooting, while skipping survival mechanics

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#9Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

Co-opMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 42KIGDB53· 13OC57· 133

Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, adventure storytelling and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping survival mechanics

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#10Grand Theft Auto IV

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 195KRAWG👍 96%· 103MC95

Year 2010Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, strong narrative focus and sandbox world, while skipping survival mechanics

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#11Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 7.7KRAWG👍 67%· 627MC82

Year 2009Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: third-person shooting, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

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#12Red Faction: Armageddon

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 5.0KIGDB75· 5

Year 2011Dev Volition · THQOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, linear, story-driven structure and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

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#13Gears 5

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 24KIGDB88· 12OC85· 150

Year 2019Dev The Coalition · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, shooter and third-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping survival mechanics

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#14Homefront: The Revolution

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 61%· 17KIGDB48· 22OC48· 83

Year 2016Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping battle royale tension

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

MultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 21KIGDB77· 11

Year 2012Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with shooter, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

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

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Steam Xbox

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