17 Online games like Far Cry 4 that you should try

The resemblance to Far Cry 4 is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and tone. Both also lean on skill tree progression and a first-person view.

It shares the essentials of what Far Cry 4 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to a first-person view and historical setting. Where the two diverge is world: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

What brings it close to Far Cry 4 is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings post-apocalyptic world.

It shares the essentials of what Far Cry 4 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 setting and combat — its own ground is a contemporary setting and 3D presentation.

If Far Cry 4 worked for you because of open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and co-op play. They part company on progression and world.

On paper it is what Far Cry 4 is — open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds skill tree progression. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings a third-person camera.

What brings it close to Far Cry 4 is open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.

What brings it close to Far Cry 4 is open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

On paper it is what Far Cry 4 is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and tactical combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Shelved next to Far Cry 4 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and online features. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

It comes from the same genre as Far Cry 4 and shares a sandbox world, melee combat and co-op play. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings a space setting.

Genre puts it alongside Far Cry 4, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: a sci-fi setting.

The genre is the same as Far Cry 4’s, and with it open world exploration, ranged combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: a casual, approachable feel and a contemporary setting.

Same family as Far Cry 4: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in progression and world — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

The genre is the same as Far Cry 4’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on combat and progression: this one brings a third-person camera.