21 Ranged 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.

What brings it close to Far Cry 3 is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and tone. Both also lean on crafting mechanics and a first-person view. The distance is in world — its own ground is puzzle design and a third-person camera.

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 a first-person view. The distance is in progression and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It comes from the same genre as Far Cry 3 and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and resource management.

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 single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Same family as Far Cry 3: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings procedural generation and a third-person camera.

Held in common with Far Cry 3: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds crafting mechanics and a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It comes from the same genre as Far Cry 3 and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is punishing difficulty.

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 a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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 a first-person view. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings 3D presentation.

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.

It comes from the same genre as Far Cry 3 and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.

Genre puts it alongside Far Cry 3, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and co-op play. They part company on progression and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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.