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We filtered the 41 games similar to Arma 3 down to the 17 that fit the “Online” category. Sniper Elite 5, Sniper Elite III and Insurgency: Sandstorm top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arma 3.

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Within the “Online” category, the closest game to Arma 3 is Sniper Elite 5 — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Sniper Elite III and Insurgency: Sandstorm follow close behind.

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The best online games like Arma 3

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arma 3. 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.

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Sniper Elite 5

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Sniper Elite 5
Closest overall match
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Arma 3 is open world exploration, melee combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. Both also lean on a third-person camera and single-player focus. The distance is in world — its own ground is adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 9 years after Arma 3.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals79Combat78
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Sniper Elite III

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Sniper Elite III
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Arma 3 is open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is world and combat: stealth mechanics.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals79Combat60
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Insurgency: Sandstorm

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Insurgency: Sandstorm
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2018Dev New World Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Arma 3 and shares open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is world and visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and offline play.

Released 5 years after Arma 3.

Genre100Setting100Progression100Game mode82Combat74Visuals55
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Goat Simulator 3

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Goat Simulator 3
Closest on world
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Arma 3’s, and with it a sandbox world, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is skill tree progression and 3D presentation.

Released 9 years after Arma 3.

Genre100World100Game mode88Progression57Combat37Visuals0
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NBA 2K21

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NBA 2K21
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldThird Person
Year 2020Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Arma 3’s, and with it open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a third-person camera. They part company on progression and combat: this one brings skill tree progression and 3D presentation.

Released 7 years after Arma 3.

Genre100Game mode80World54Combat31Visuals31Progression0
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Far Cry 4

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Far Cry 4
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It resembles Arma 3 most in how it is built: shooting mechanics, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is genre and progression: loot and gear systems, and adventure storytelling.

Game mode100Setting100World100Combat83Visuals55Progression52
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Saints Row 2

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Saints Row 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2008Dev Volition · Deep SilverPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It resembles Arma 3 most in how it is built: third-person shooting, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and genre: this one brings adventure storytelling and skill tree progression.

Game mode100World100Combat73Progression68Genre50Visuals45
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Hunt: Showdown 1896

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Hunt: Showdown 1896
Closest on combat
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineTacticalRangedMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2018Dev CrytekPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Arma 3 is first-person shooting, open world exploration and tactical combat. The common ground extends to historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is genre and visuals: survival mechanics.

Released 5 years after Arma 3.

Combat100Progression100Game mode82Setting70World67Visuals53
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationThird Person
Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What carries over from Arma 3 is shooting mechanics, open world exploration and tactical combat. Both also lean on historical setting and co-op play. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics.

Released 6 years after Arma 3.

Game mode100Setting100World67Combat61Progression60Genre50
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Far Cry 3

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Far Cry 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

What it holds in common with Arma 3 is shape: shooting mechanics, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and online features. The distance is in genre and progression — its own ground is adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics.

Game mode100World100Combat57Visuals55Progression54Genre50
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Saints Row IV

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Saints Row IV
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2013Dev High Voltage Software · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

The common ground with Arma 3 is structural: shooting mechanics, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings adventure storytelling and a sci-fi setting.

Game mode100World100Combat72Progression55Genre50Visuals45
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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Blacklist
ActionStealth
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedThird Person
Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Its point of contact with Arma 3 is shooting mechanics, tactical combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is adventure storytelling.

Game mode100Combat77Genre50Visuals45
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Homefront: The Revolution

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Homefront: The Revolution
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What carries over from Arma 3 is shooting mechanics, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and online features. The distance is in genre and visuals — its own ground is adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics.

Released 3 years after Arma 3.

Game mode100Setting100Progression79Combat66World66Visuals55
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AXYOS

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AXYOS
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloRangedMeleeTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Axyos GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

What carries over from Arma 3 is first-person shooting, open world exploration and ranged combat. Both also lean on historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and genre — its own ground is turn-based strategy and a contemporary setting.

Combat100Progression100Game mode81World64Setting59Genre50
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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2013Dev City InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It meets Arma 3 on shooting mechanics, open world exploration and tactical combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and online features. They part company on genre and world: this one brings adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics.

Game mode100Setting100Progression100Combat61Visuals55World54

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