5 Hardcore games like Far Cry that you should try

On paper it is what Far Cry 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 single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: offline play and a third-person camera.

The genre is the same as Far Cry’s, and with it punishing difficulty, open world exploration and ranged combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a sci-fi setting. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is a space setting and co-op play.

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 single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: a sandbox world and an isometric view.

What brings it close to Far Cry is punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, setting and world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in combat and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Shelved next to Far Cry for good reason: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: a sandbox world and an isometric view.