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We filtered the 50 games similar to Call of Duty®: Black Ops III down to the 22 that fit the “Xbox” category. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War, Call of Duty: Vanguard and Takedown: Red Sabre top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS
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DarkNarrativeMultiplayerSolo
Year 2010Dev Raven Software

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Call of Duty: Vanguard and Takedown: Red Sabre follow close behind.

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The best games like Call of Duty®: Black Ops III on Xbox

22 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Call of Duty®: Black Ops III. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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: Black Ops Cold War

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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedDarkNarrativeHorrorHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with offline play.

Released 10 years after Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.

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Call of Duty: Vanguard

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Call of Duty: Vanguard
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedDarkNarrativeHorrorHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Sledgehammer Games · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings offline play.

Released 11 years after Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.

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Takedown: Red Sabre

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Takedown: Red Sabre
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeTacticalFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Serellan · 505 GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

If Call of Duty®: Black Ops III worked for you because of ranged combat, single-player focus and a first-person view, the same is here. Its own ground is deep simulation and an early-access release.

Released 3 years after Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.

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War Thunder

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War Thunder
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Gaijin EntertainmentPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is — tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a contemporary setting and a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.

Genre100Combat100Game mode89Visuals63Setting38
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PAYDAY 2

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

What carries over from Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is tactical combat, co-op play and a first-person view. Its own ground is deep RPG systems and stealth mechanics.

Released 3 years after Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat82
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Call of Duty: WWII

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Call of Duty: WWII
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeDarkNarrativeHistoricalHorrorFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Sledgehammer Games · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Call of Duty®: Black Ops III does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and historical setting. To that it adds co-op play and a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings offline play.

Released 7 years after Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Combat74Game mode67
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

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

The thread back to Call of Duty®: Black Ops III runs through tactical combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. Its own ground is stealth mechanics and offline play.

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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare

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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalDarkNarrativeHorrorHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Infinity Ward · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Call of Duty®: Black Ops III’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is a space setting and offline play.

Released 6 years after Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.

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Rogue Warrior

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Rogue Warrior
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeTacticalRangedDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2009Dev Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Call of Duty®: Black Ops III’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Genre100Tone100Combat82Game mode71Setting68Visuals67
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STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

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

It comes from the same genre as Call of Duty®: Black Ops III and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode85Tone39Setting27
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood

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

On paper it is what Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and historical setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in combat and game mode — its own ground is stealth mechanics.

Released 5 years after Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Setting72Game mode63Combat58
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Destiny

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Destiny
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeDarkFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Bungie · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Xbox

Same family as Call of Duty®: Black Ops III: dark, oppressive atmosphere, tactical combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.

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Hell Let Loose

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

It comes from the same genre as Call of Duty®: Black Ops III and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and historical setting. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings PvP competition.

Released 9 years after Call of Duty®: Black Ops III.

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Call of Duty Warchest

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Call of Duty Warchest
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedTacticalMeleeNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2003Dev Infinity Ward · AspyrPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Call of Duty®: Black Ops III, and so does strong narrative focus, ranged combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: linear, story-driven structure and free-to-play access.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode72Setting68Tone35
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Call of Duty (2003)

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Call of Duty (2003)
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedTacticalMeleeNarrativeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2003Dev Infinity Ward · AspyrPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Call of Duty®: Black Ops III is — strong narrative focus, ranged combat and historical setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: linear, story-driven structure and free-to-play access.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode72Setting68Tone35

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