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We filtered the 50 games similar to Far Cry down to the 42 that fit the “Xbox” category. Rise of the Tomb Raider, Resident Evil Village and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Far Cry.

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HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2004Dev Ubisoft

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Far Cry is Rise of the Tomb Raider — scoring 86/100 on our similarity scale. Resident Evil Village and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas follow close behind.

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The best games like Far Cry on Xbox

42 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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Rise of the Tomb Raider

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Rise of the Tomb Raider
Closest overall match
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
Closest on game mode
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
Closest on progression
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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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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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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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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Deathloop

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Deathloop
Closest on setting
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.

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Mafia III

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Mafia III
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2016Dev Hangar 13 · 2K GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

It comes from the same genre as Far Cry and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and a third-person camera.

Released 12 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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Serious Sam 4

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Serious Sam 4
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · Linux · PC

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.

Released 16 years after Far Cry.

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Watch Dogs

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Watch Dogs
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

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 multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: a sandbox world and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 10 years after Far Cry.

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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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Watch Dogs 2

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Watch Dogs 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2016Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Same family as Far Cry: 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 tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sandbox world.

Released 12 years after Far Cry.

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Lost Planet 3

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Lost Planet 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2013Dev Spark Unlimited · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

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, world and progression. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a sci-fi setting. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 9 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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