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We filtered the 50 games similar to Far Cry 4 down to the 47 that fit the “Xbox” category. Rise of the Tomb Raider, Far Cry New Dawn and Far Cry 6 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Far Cry 4.

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action
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NarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Far Cry 4 is Rise of the Tomb Raider — scoring 83/100 on our similarity scale. Far Cry New Dawn and Far Cry 6 follow close behind.

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The best games like Far Cry 4 on Xbox

47 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Far Cry 4. Each one has been evaluated across 23 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider

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Rise of the Tomb Raider
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationLootSkill TreeCraftingFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Crystal Dynamics · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · Linux · PC

The thread back to Far Cry 4 runs through strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is world: puzzle design and a third-person camera.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Game mode88Combat83Visuals70
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Far Cry New Dawn

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Far Cry New Dawn
Closest on game mode
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100World70Combat66
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Far Cry 6

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Far Cry 6
Closest on world
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingSkill TreeFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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.

Released 7 years after Far Cry 4.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression79Visuals63
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Generation Zero

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Generation Zero
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Systemic ReactionOn PS4 · PC · PS5

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, tone and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: post-apocalyptic world and base building.

Released 5 years after Far Cry 4.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Game mode90Progression58
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Far Cry: Primal

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Far Cry: Primal
Closest on setting
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeRangedStealthNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Its point of contact with Far Cry 4 is 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 game mode: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Combat81Tone80Progression73
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Homefront: The Revolution

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Homefront: The Revolution
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalStealthNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Combat90Tone70
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
ActionOpen World Action
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Rockstar North · CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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 a first-person view and single-player focus. They part company on progression and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates Far Cry 4 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Game mode89Combat83Visuals70Tone68
Details →1/1 agree it's a good match
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider
ActionOpen World Action
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExploration
Year 2018Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

Shelved next to Far Cry 4 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 visuals and progression: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after Far Cry 4.

Genre100Setting100Game mode88Tone77Combat70World65
9

Watch Dogs

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Watch Dogs
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill Tree
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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, tone and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

Genre100Tone100World100Game mode90Progression75Combat71
10

Just Cause 3

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Just Cause 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2015Dev Avalanche Studios · Square EnixOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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 visuals and combat: this one brings a third-person camera.

Genre100Tone100World100Game mode87Progression56Combat33
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Saints Row

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Saints Row
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill Tree
Year 2022Dev Volition · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Far Cry 4, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and co-op play. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 8 years after Far Cry 4.

Genre100World100Game mode90Progression80Combat35Visuals0
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Hitman 3

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Hitman 3
Closest on combat
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeTacticalNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldExploration
Year 2021Dev IO InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Far Cry 4: strong narrative focus, a sandbox world and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and progression: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.

Released 7 years after Far Cry 4.

Genre100World100Combat92Game mode59Tone58Progression47
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Watch Dogs 2

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Watch Dogs 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationSkill Tree
Year 2016Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Far Cry 4 is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and co-op play. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sci-fi setting.

Same studio: Ubisoft Montreal.

Genre100World100Game mode90Progression75Combat71Tone67
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RAGE

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RAGE
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Aspyr Media · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Far Cry 4 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Game mode90Visuals73Tone70World66Combat61
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Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell

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Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2015Dev High Voltage Software · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression56Tone49Combat36

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