19 Narrative games like Call of Duty Warchest that you should try

The resemblance to Call of Duty Warchest is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view.

If Call of Duty Warchest worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with PvP competition.

It shares the essentials of what Call of Duty Warchest does: 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: a sci-fi setting.

If Call of Duty Warchest worked for you because of strong narrative focus, ranged combat and historical setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: a contemporary setting and online features.

If Call of Duty Warchest worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

The genre is the same as Call of Duty Warchest’s, and with it strong narrative focus, ranged 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 horror setting.

What brings it close to Call of Duty Warchest is strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with fantasy world.

Genre puts it alongside Call of Duty Warchest, and so does strong narrative focus, melee combat and historical setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

What brings it close to Call of Duty Warchest is strong narrative focus, tactical combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

What brings it close to Call of Duty Warchest is strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on a first-person view and free-to-play access. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and co-op play.

What brings it close to Call of Duty Warchest is strong narrative focus, ranged combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sci-fi setting.

If Call of Duty Warchest worked for you because of strong narrative focus, ranged combat and single-player focus, the same is here. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

It shares the essentials of what Call of Duty Warchest does: strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and melee combat. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode and combat: stealth mechanics and co-op play.

Held in common with Call of Duty Warchest: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and historical setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

On paper it is what Call of Duty Warchest is — strong narrative focus, ranged combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sci-fi setting.