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25 Ranged games like Far Cry that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Far Cry down to the 25 that fit the “Ranged” category. Crysis 3, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Resident Evil Village top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Far Cry.

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action
Tags
HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2004Dev Ubisoft

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Within the “Ranged” category, 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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The best ranged games like Far Cry

25 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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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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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: Primal

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Far Cry: Primal
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeRangedStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · 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, combat and world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting.

Released 12 years after Far Cry.

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Mafia II (Classic)

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Mafia II (Classic)
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2010Dev 2K Czech · 2K GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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 setting and visuals — its own ground is a sandbox world and fantasy world.

Released 6 years after Far Cry.

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Far Cry® 5

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Far Cry® 5
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerMeleeRangedStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Far Cry does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on a first-person view and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in game mode and tone — its own ground is co-op play and 3D presentation.

Same studio: Ubisoft.

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Mini Ninjas

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Mini Ninjas
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeStealthRangedOpen WorldExploration
Year 2009Dev Feral Interactive · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Far Cry is — open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: cozy, relaxing feel and a third-person camera.

Released 5 years after Far Cry.

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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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Halo Infinite

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Halo Infinite
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2021Dev 343 Industries · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Far Cry, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and game mode: competitive edge and a space setting.

Released 17 years after Far Cry.

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POSTAL 2

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POSTAL 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2003Dev Running With ScissorsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Far Cry: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and world — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sandbox world.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat85Visuals73World57
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Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition

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Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2009Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Far Cry worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

Released 5 years after Far Cry.

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Ghostwire: Tokyo

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Ghostwire: Tokyo
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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 setting and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Released 18 years after Far Cry.

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