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20 Games like Counter-Strike on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Counter-Strike down to the 20 that fit the “Xbox” category. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege, Splitgate and War Thunder top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Counter-Strike.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Counter-Strike is Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege — scoring 82/100 on our similarity scale. Splitgate and War Thunder follow close behind.

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The best games like Counter-Strike on Xbox

20 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Counter-Strike. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerPvPRangedTacticalMeleeCompetitiveFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~32hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Counter-Strike it shares competitive edge, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode: co-op play.

Released 15 years after Counter-Strike.

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Splitgate

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Splitgate
Closest on tone
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerPvPMeleeTacticalCompetitiveFirst Person
Year 2019Dev 1047 GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It meets Counter-Strike on competitive edge, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat: a sci-fi setting and single-player focus.

Released 19 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode76Combat65
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War Thunder

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

With Counter-Strike it shares tactical combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode: single-player focus.

Released 13 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Combat100Visuals70Game mode50
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Hell Let Loose

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Hell Let Loose
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerPvPRangedTacticalMeleeFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Black Matter · Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Counter-Strike is ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 19 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode87Tone0
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Call of Duty 2

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

What carries over from Counter-Strike is melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on tone: this one brings strong narrative focus.

Released 5 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode86Tone0
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Rainbow Six Siege

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Rainbow Six Siege
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeCompetitiveFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It meets Counter-Strike on competitive edge, tactical combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode: co-op play.

Released 15 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Tone90Visuals86Combat74Game mode55
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Star Wars: Squadrons

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Star Wars: Squadrons
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Motive Studios · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PC · PS4

It meets Counter-Strike on tactical combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings single-player focus.

Released 20 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Visuals100Combat70Game mode58
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Star Wars Battlefront II

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Star Wars Battlefront II
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerPvPMeleeTacticalFirst Person
Year 2017Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Counter-Strike, and so does melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and combat: this one brings single-player focus.

Released 17 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Visuals71Combat69Game mode55
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Takedown: Red Sabre

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

With Counter-Strike it shares ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode — its own ground is single-player focus.

Released 13 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode37
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Halo 2

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Halo 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Bungie · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Counter-Strike and shares tactical combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is offline play.

Released 4 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Visuals100Combat68Game mode51
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Ace Combat 7: Skies Unknown

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

Same family as Counter-Strike: tactical combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: strong narrative focus and a third-person camera.

Released 19 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Game mode87Combat71Visuals52Tone0
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

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

It meets Counter-Strike on tactical combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings single-player focus.

Released 8 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Combat95Visuals93Game mode28
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Call of Duty Warchest

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

It comes from the same genre as Counter-Strike and shares ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on tone and game mode: this one brings strong narrative focus and single-player focus.

Released 3 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode62Tone0
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Call of Duty (2003)

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

Shelved next to Counter-Strike for good reason: ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and game mode: strong narrative focus and single-player focus.

Released 3 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode62Tone0
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PAYDAY 2

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

With Counter-Strike it shares tactical combat, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode: co-op play.

Released 13 years after Counter-Strike.

Genre100Visuals100Combat83Game mode34

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