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Syndicate 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 9 gameplay attributes and found 48 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Binary Domain, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron and Quake II lead the list, with Binary Domain reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Syndicate special.

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Year 2012Dev Starbreeze Studios

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The closest game to Syndicate is Binary Domain — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron and Quake II follow close behind.

#1Binary Domain96 #2Transformers: Fall of Cybertron94 #3Quake II94 #4Doom II: Hell on Earth93 #5Descent94

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Games like Syndicate

48 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Binary Domain

96

Binary Domain

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 86%· 8.1KIGDB72· 6

Year 2012Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual first person

#2Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

94

Transformers: Fall of Cybertron

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiMelee

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KIGDB81· 11

Year 2012Dev High Moon Studios · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

94

Quake II

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiFirst Person

OC89· 25

Dev Head Games PublishingOn PC

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

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

#4Doom II: Hell on Earth

93

Doom II: Hell on Earth

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 9.1KIGDB84· 2

Year 1994Dev id Software · ImagineerOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping setting cyberpunk

94

Descent

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 471IGDB73· 3

Year 1994Dev Parallax Software · SoftBankOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, melee combat and setting space, while skipping puzzle design

#6Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition

95

Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 9.4KIGDB77· 14OC75· 71

Year 2017Dev People Can Fly · Gearbox PublishingOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

#7Grand Theft Auto Online

92

Grand Theft Auto Online

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opFirst PersonSandbox World

IGDB94· 1

Year 2014Dev Rockstar North · Rockstar GamesOn Xbox · PlayStation 3 · PS4

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping puzzle design

#8Journey to the Savage Planet

94

Journey to the Savage Planet

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 87%· 6.9KIGDB80· 11OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Typhoon Studios · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

94

DOOM 3

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 8.3KRAWG👍 77%· 632MC87IGDB86· 6

Year 2004Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, survival mechanics and tower defense planning, while skipping puzzle design

#10System Shock 2

91

System Shock 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloCo-opCyberpunkSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 94%· 7.8K

Year 1999Dev Looking Glass Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and setting cyberpunk

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, horror tension and survival mechanics, while skipping puzzle design

91

Portal 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

Co-opSoloMultiplayerSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 99%· 459KRAWG👍 94%· 6.1KMC95IGDB92· 9

Year 2011Dev Valve Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and puzzle design

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

91

Quake

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 15KRAWG👍 88%· 487MC94OC87· 37

Year 1996Dev id Software · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Serious Sam: The Second Encounter

90

Serious Sam: The Second Encounter

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 2.0KIGDB91· 2

Year 2002Dev Croteam · Gathering of DevelopersOn PC

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

92

Deus Ex

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCyberpunkSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 15KRAWG👍 80%· 576MC90

Year 2000Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and setting cyberpunk

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

#15Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter

92

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 926IGDB77· 2

Year 2010Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and online features, while skipping puzzle design

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Syndicate?: The closest game to Syndicate is Binary Domain, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 8 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and puzzle design. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Syndicate?: The three closest games to Syndicate are: 1. Binary Domain (96/100, 8 shared attributes) 2. Transformers: Fall of Cybertron (94/100, 6 shared attributes) 3. Quake II (94/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Syndicate's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 48 candidates across 9 dimensions.
Is Transformers: Fall of Cybertron similar to Syndicate?: Yes, very much so — Transformers: Fall of Cybertron scores 94/100 similarity to Syndicate. They share 6 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Syndicate?: The best Shooter games similar to Syndicate are Binary Domain, Transformers: Fall of Cybertron, Quake II and Doom II: Hell on Earth. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Syndicate attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and puzzle design.
How is similarity to Syndicate calculated?: We compare Syndicate against every game in our catalog using 9 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 Syndicate experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.
Are there free games similar to Syndicate?: Yes — theHunter Classic is free and scores well on similarity to Syndicate. It's a great way to test whether the play style clicks before investing in other paid titles.