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Splatoon is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 8 gameplay attributes and found 59 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Crackdown, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Splatoon 2 lead the list, with Crackdown reaching a 95/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Splatoon special.

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GenreShooterSubgenreTPS
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SoloCo-op
Year 2015Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.2

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The closest game to Splatoon is Crackdown — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker and Splatoon 2 follow close behind.

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iRank85
Crackdown
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opSci-FiThird PersonSandbox World
IGDB85· 2
Year 2007Dev Realtime Worlds · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, fighting mechanics and adventure storytelling, while skipping precision platforming

Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opThird PersonTacticalStealth
IGDB93· 2
Year 2010Dev Kojima Productions · Konami

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with combat tactical, stealth mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

93
iRank83
Splatoon 2
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opSci-FiThird PersonMultiplayer
IGDB83· 17OC83· 118
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping skill tree progression

93
iRank82
Splatoon 3
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB82· 6OC83· 124
Year 2022Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay

Army of Two: The 40th Day
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opThird PersonTacticalMelee
IGDB78· 3
Year 2010Dev Buzz Monkey Software · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping precision platforming

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opSkill TreeThird PersonMultiplayer
IGDB95· 8
Year 2009Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping setting scifi

87
iRank92
Pragmata
ShooterTPS
SoloSci-FiThird PersonNarrative
Steam👍 97%· 43KIGDB88· 6OC86· 189
Year 2026Dev CapcomOn Xbox · Switch · PC

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

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

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opSkill TreeThird PersonMultiplayer
IGDB93· 8
Year 2011Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping setting scifi

92
iRank71
Army of Two
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opThird PersonTactical
IGDB71· 5
Year 2008Dev EA Montreal · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

87
iRank90
Gears of War 2
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opSci-FiThird PersonOffline
IGDB90· 5
Year 2008Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Game Studios

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, ranged combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

85
iRank97
Gears of War 3
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person
IGDB97· 4
Year 2011Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Studios

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping precision platforming

Ratchet & Clank: Going Commando
ShooterTPS
SoloSci-FiThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 2003Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Computer Entertainment

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping co op

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
ShooterTPS
SoloCo-opSci-FiThird PersonMultiplayer
Steam👍 92%· 33KIGDB78· 6
Year 2011Dev Relic Entertainment · THQOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and action RPG combat, while skipping precision platforming

87
iRank86
ARC Raiders
ShooterTPS
Co-opSci-FiSkill TreeThird PersonMultiplayer
Steam👍 84%· 395KIGDB89· 4OC87· 95
Year 2025Dev Embark StudiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, multiplayer gameplay and crafting mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Splatoon?
The closest game to Splatoon is Crackdown, scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. They share 6 gameplay attributes, including shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Splatoon?
The three closest games to Splatoon are: 1. Crackdown (95/100, 6 shared attributes) 2. Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker (91/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Splatoon 2 (93/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Splatoon's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 59 candidates across 8 dimensions.
Is Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker similar to Splatoon?
Yes, very much so — Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker scores 91/100 similarity to Splatoon. They share 5 attributes, including shooter and third-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Splatoon?
The best Shooter games similar to Splatoon are Crackdown, Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker, Splatoon 2 and Splatoon 3. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Splatoon attributes like shooter, third-person shooting and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Splatoon calculated?
We compare Splatoon against every game in our catalog using 8 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 Splatoon experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.