9 PvP games like Destiny 2 that you should try

It shares the essentials of what Destiny 2 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and tactical combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: post-apocalyptic world.

Shelved next to Destiny 2 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and tactical combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world.

What it holds in common with Destiny 2 is shape: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and ranged combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: MMO world and community, and crafting mechanics.

Its point of contact with Destiny 2 is deep RPG systems, competitive edge and tactical combat. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and genre — its own ground is deep simulation and historical setting.

Held in common with Destiny 2: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and single-player focus. To that it adds a third-person camera and free-to-play access. They part company on progression and genre: this one brings deep simulation and a sandbox world.

It resembles Destiny 2 most in how it is built: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds a first-person view and melee combat. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings MMO world and community, and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It resembles Destiny 2 most in how it is built: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. Both also lean on skill tree progression and a third-person camera. The distance is in tone and genre — its own ground is MMO world and community.

Its point of contact with Destiny 2 is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a third-person camera and free-to-play access. They part company on setting and genre: this one brings MMO world and community, and a sandbox world.

Its point of contact with Destiny 2 is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in progression and genre — its own ground is MMO world and community, and a sandbox world.