43 Co-op games like Far Cry 3 that you should try

Matches like this one are rare: it meets Far Cry 3 on genre, game mode and tone. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. It sets itself apart with deep RPG systems and tactical combat.

It shares the essentials of what Far Cry 3 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in combat and visuals — its own ground is 3D presentation.

If Far Cry 3 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression: deep RPG systems and post-apocalyptic world.

Shelved next to Far Cry 3 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on tone and world: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

If Far Cry 3 worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: a third-person camera.

It comes from the same genre as Far Cry 3 and shares open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is a third-person camera.

The genre is the same as Far Cry 3’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.

Genre puts it alongside Far Cry 3, and so does open world exploration, stealth mechanics and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on progression and world: this one brings tactical combat.

Its point of contact with Far Cry 3 is a sandbox world, melee combat and co-op play. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in combat — its own ground is deep simulation and a space setting.

What brings it close to Far Cry 3 is open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.

It comes from the same genre as Far Cry 3 and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds crafting mechanics and a first-person view. They part company on combat and world: this one brings a sci-fi setting and 3D presentation.

Same family as Far Cry 3: open world exploration, melee combat and co-op play. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and tactical combat.

Shelved next to Far Cry 3 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone and combat: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and tactical combat.

Genre puts it alongside Far Cry 3, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and online features. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and an isometric view.

Shelved next to Far Cry 3 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on combat and progression: this one brings a third-person camera.