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18 Games like Call of Duty (2003) on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Call of Duty (2003) down to the 18 that fit the “Xbox” category. Call of Duty Warchest, Call of Duty 2 and STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Call of Duty (2003).

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2003Dev Infinity Ward

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Call of Duty (2003) is Call of Duty Warchest — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Call of Duty 2 and STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™ follow close behind.

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The best games like Call of Duty (2003) on Xbox

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Call of Duty (2003). Each one has been evaluated across 12 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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Call of Duty Warchest

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Call of Duty Warchest
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedTacticalMeleeNarrativeLinearHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2003Dev Infinity Ward · AspyrPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Call of Duty (2003) — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to historical setting and single-player focus.

Same studio: Infinity Ward.

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Call of Duty 2

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Call of Duty 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloMeleeTacticalRangedNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2005Dev Infinity Ward · AspyrPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

It shares the essentials of what Call of Duty (2003) does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting. Both also lean on a first-person view and multiplayer gameplay. What it adds of its own: PvP competition.

Same studio: Infinity Ward.

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STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

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STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2005Dev LucasArts Entertainment · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Call of Duty (2003) worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

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Call of Duty®: Black Ops III

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Call of Duty®: Black Ops III
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloMeleeRangedTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Raven Software · Square EnixPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Call of Duty (2003), and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 7 years after Call of Duty (2003).

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War Thunder

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War Thunder
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2013Dev Gaijin EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Call of Duty (2003): tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a first-person view and free-to-play access. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings a contemporary setting and co-op play.

Released 10 years after Call of Duty (2003).

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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Project Aces · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

With Call of Duty (2003) it shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

Released 16 years after Call of Duty (2003).

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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2015Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Call of Duty (2003) for good reason: strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics.

Released 12 years after Call of Duty (2003).

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Hell Let Loose

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Hell Let Loose
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloRangedTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Black Matter · Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Call of Duty (2003) is ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay, and the two track each other on genre, combat and setting. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 16 years after Call of Duty (2003).

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Takedown: Red Sabre

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Takedown: Red Sabre
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeTacticalFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Serellan · 505 GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

Held in common with Call of Duty (2003): ranged combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode: co-op play.

Released 10 years after Call of Duty (2003).

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare

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Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalLinearHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Sledgehammer Games · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Call of Duty (2003) and shares linear, story-driven structure, melee combat and historical setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and offline play.

Released 11 years after Call of Duty (2003).

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PAYDAY 2

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PAYDAY 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeRangedFirst Person
Year 2013Dev 505 GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Xbox · Linux

With Call of Duty (2003) it shares tactical combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is co-op play.

Released 10 years after Call of Duty (2003).

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeRangedFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Call of Duty (2003) it shares tactical combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings co-op play.

Released 5 years after Call of Duty (2003).

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Commandos 2: Men of Courage

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Commandos 2: Men of Courage
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeHistorical
Year 2001Dev Pyro Studios · Merge GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Call of Duty (2003) is — tactical combat, historical setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics and an isometric view.

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Toy Soldiers

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Toy Soldiers
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalHistorical
Year 2010Dev Signal Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Call of Duty (2003)’s, and with it melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: a casual, approachable feel and an isometric view.

Released 7 years after Call of Duty (2003).

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Battlefield 6

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Battlefield 6
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerTacticalFirst PersonIsometric
Year 2025Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Shelved next to Call of Duty (2003) for good reason: tactical combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: an isometric view.

Released 22 years after Call of Duty (2003).

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