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Far Cry is hard to replace: few games combine first-person shooting, punishing difficulty and open world exploration in quite the same way. The NextGameLike team compared Far Cry against over 6,700 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Crysis 3, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Resident Evil Village lead the list, with Crysis 3 reaching a 91/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Far Cry special.

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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2004Dev Ubisoft

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The closest game to Far Cry is Crysis 3 — scoring 91/100 on our similarity scale. Rise of the Tomb Raider and Resident Evil Village follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Far Cry

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Far Cry. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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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Crysis 3

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Crysis 3
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Far Cry — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 9 years after Far Cry.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider

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Rise of the Tomb Raider
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Crystal Dynamics · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Far Cry and shares 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 tone — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and co-op play.

Released 11 years after Far Cry.

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Resident Evil Village

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Resident Evil Village
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2021Dev CapcomPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Far Cry worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 17 years after Far Cry.

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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

Held in common with Far Cry: 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 tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Details →1/1 agree it's a good match
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Crysis

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Crysis
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2007Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

The resemblance to Far Cry is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, game mode and setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in tone and combat.

Released 3 years after Far Cry.

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Metro Exodus

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Metro Exodus
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2019Dev 4A Games · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

It shares the essentials of what Far Cry does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world.

Released 15 years after Far Cry.

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Crysis Warhead

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Crysis Warhead
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Crytek Budapest · Electronic ArtsOn PC

What brings it close to Far Cry is open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on combat: this one brings tactical combat.

Released 4 years after Far Cry.

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Far Cry 3

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Far Cry 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Shelved next to Far Cry for good reason: 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 tone and progression: a sandbox world and co-op play.

Released 8 years after Far Cry.

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2017Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If Far Cry worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and tactical combat.

Released 13 years after Far Cry.

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Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood

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Call of Juarez: Bound In Blood
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2009Dev TechlandOn PlayStation 3 · PC

What brings it close to Far Cry is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: historical setting.

Released 5 years after Far Cry.

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Deathloop

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Deathloop
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

Same family as Far Cry: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to a first-person view and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is tone and world: dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation.

Released 17 years after Far Cry.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode80Combat65World63
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RAGE

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RAGE
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Aspyr Media · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Far Cry is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world.

Released 7 years after Far Cry.

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Shelved next to Far Cry for good reason: open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: procedural generation and a third-person camera.

Released 8 years after Far Cry.

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Far Cry 2

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Far Cry 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Far Cry 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 tone and world — its own ground is a sandbox world.

Released 4 years after Far Cry.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat68World48
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Hitman 3

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Hitman 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2021Dev IO InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Far Cry’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sandbox world.

Released 17 years after Far Cry.

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