17 Survival 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.

It shares the essentials of what Far Cry 3 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and co-op play. Where the two diverge is combat and progression: base building.

On paper it is what Far Cry 3 is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings roguelike runs and procedural generation.

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.

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.

Genre puts it alongside Far Cry 3, and so does 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: 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. 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 comes from the same genre as Far Cry 3 and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a first-person view and single-player focus. They part company on progression and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Same family as Far Cry 3: 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 combat: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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.

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.

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.

The genre is the same as Far Cry 3’s, and with it open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression and world: battle royale tension and PvP competition.