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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 37 games similar to The Precinct down to the 18 that fit the “Xbox” category. Insurgency: Sandstorm, Sniper Elite 5 and Sniper Elite III top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Precinct.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to The Precinct is Insurgency: Sandstorm — scoring 60/100 on our similarity scale. Sniper Elite 5 and Sniper Elite III follow close behind.

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The best games like The Precinct on Xbox

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Precinct. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

#1Insurgency: SandstormClosest overall match

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Insurgency: Sandstorm

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

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, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Progression100Tone89Combat53World32Game mode20

Steam Epic Xbox

#2Sniper Elite 5

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Sniper Elite 5

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 84%· 29KIGDB81· 7OC78· 114

Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and stealth mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Progression100Tone64World40Combat32Game mode29

Steam Epic Xbox

#3Sniper Elite III

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Sniper Elite III

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB68· 12OC70· 61

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

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

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals and game mode.

It predates The Precinct by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Tone58Combat36World32Game mode31

#4Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationMultiplayer

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, ranged combat and combat tactical, while skipping sandbox freedom

Dragon Rising is the second installment of Operation Flashpoint series, though its plot bears no connection to the previous game. The game is set on Skira, a fictional Northern Pacific island with huge oil reserves. China annexed the island, provoking a military conflict with Russia and the US.

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Precinct.

It predates The Precinct by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Game mode42World41Combat38Visuals0

#5Grand Theft Auto IIIClosest on game mode

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Grand Theft Auto III

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 15KRAWG👍 86%· 1.6KMC93IGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev DMA Design · CapcomPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like The Precinct, it's known for shooter, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and racing gameplay, while skipping first-person shooting

The one that established the template: a 3D open city with radio stations, missions on call and free roaming between them. Historically it matters enormously. It has aged the hardest of the era — no mission checkpoints, no map markers for much of it, a silent protagonist, and shooting that amounts to auto-aim and hoping.

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals.

It predates The Precinct by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Tone100Progression100World77Combat74Genre50

#6Just Cause 4Closest on combat

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Just Cause 4

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 62%· 32KIGDB69· 15OC68· 134

Year 2018Dev Avalanche Studios · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with The Precinct: shooter, sandbox freedom and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and co op, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for The Precinct.

Combat100Tone100Progression100Game mode79World77Genre50

#7Thief: Deadly Shadows

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Thief: Deadly Shadows

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen World

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

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

✓ Fits the immersive sims cluster, with deep simulation, shooter and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and stealth mechanics, while skipping sandbox freedom

Thief 3: Deadly Shadows is a stealth-action game developed by Ion Storm Inc. It is the third installment in the Thief franchise. The game is set in a Steampunk world that resembles both the middle ages and the Victorian era. Besides that, there are several fantasy elements in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: progression and visuals.

It predates The Precinct by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat34World33Progression0

#8Goat Simulator 3Closest on world

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Goat Simulator 3

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration3D

Steam👍 98%· 15KRAWG👍 79%· 33OC72· 51

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

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, vibe casual and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping shooter

Pilgor’s baaack! Gather your herd and venture forth into Goat Simulator 3; an all-new, totally realistic, sandbox farmyard experience. Invite up to three friends in local or online co-op, create carnage as a team, or compete in mini-games and then not be friends anymore.

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: tone and game mode.

Genre100Combat100World78Progression60Visuals50Game mode21

#9Bully: Scholarship Edition

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Bully: Scholarship Edition

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 84%· 41KRAWG👍 86%· 765MC72IGDB80· 3

Year 2008Dev Rockstar New England · Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with The Precinct: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping shooter

Set in Bullworth Academy, a fictional British private school, this game tells about school bullying and the troublesome period of growing to adolescence. You assume the role of Jimmy Hopkins, a 15-year-old boy and a “problem child”, who was already kicked out of many schools for his misbehavior.

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals.

It predates The Precinct by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100World77Genre50

#10Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - The Definitive Edition

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 79%· 14K

Year 2021Dev Grove Street Games · Rockstar GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ If you enjoyed The Precinct, expect shooter, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and racing gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Precinct.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100World74Genre50

#11Mafia II: Definitive Edition

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Mafia II: Definitive Edition

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 74%· 37KIGDB61· 4

Year 2020Dev D3T Limited · 2KOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like The Precinct, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and visual third person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals and world.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for The Precinct.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Genre50World40

#12High on Life

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High on Life

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 89%· 25KIGDB69· 5OC69· 92

Year 2022Dev Squanch GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Precinct, expect shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting scifi and visual first person, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals and world.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Genre50World35

Steam Epic Xbox

#13Destroy All Humans!

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Destroy All Humans!

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB67· 11OC69· 13

Year 2020Dev Black Forest Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like The Precinct, it's known for shooter, sandbox freedom and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and setting scifi, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Progression100World72Tone60Genre50

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Control

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB83· 15OC84· 183

Year 2019Dev Remedy Entertainment · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like The Precinct, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping sandbox freedom

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: visuals and world.

Combat100Game mode100Tone91Progression73Genre50World34

Steam Epic Xbox

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Wobbly Life

GenreActionSubgenreImmersive Sim

MeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationMultiplayer

Steam👍 97%· 34K

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

✓ Both are immersive sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

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

Wobbly Life is a lively open world physics based sandbox. Explore Wobbly Island with your friends, discover fun locations filled with minigames and dynamic toys. Be a hard working wobbly and work around town in various roles to earn cash to own properties and purchase/customise new clothes and vehicles. Play with your friends in Online and Local Co-op up to 4 players!

Where it drifts furthest from The Precinct: game mode and tone.

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