6 Narrative games like Battlefield™ 2042 that you should try

What brings it close to Battlefield™ 2042 is strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and visuals. To that it adds co-op play and a first-person view. They part company on tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

On paper it is what Battlefield™ 2042 is — strong narrative focus, tactical combat and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

The thread back to Battlefield™ 2042 runs through strong narrative focus, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Held in common with Battlefield™ 2042: strong narrative focus, single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is deep simulation and a sandbox world.

With Battlefield™ 2042 it shares shooting mechanics, strong narrative focus and ranged combat. Both also lean on PvP competition and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and genre — its own ground is deep RPG systems.

Its point of contact with Battlefield™ 2042 is shooting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat. Both also lean on a first-person view and historical setting. The distance is in tone and genre.