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32 Narrative games like Halo Infinite that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Halo Infinite down to the 32 that fit the “Narrative” category. RAGE, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Halo Infinite.

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Year 2021Dev 343 Industries

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Within the “Narrative” category, the closest game to Halo Infinite is RAGE — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Rise of the Tomb Raider and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas follow close behind.

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The best narrative games like Halo Infinite

32 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Halo Infinite. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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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RAGE

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RAGE
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2011Dev Aspyr Media · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Halo Infinite worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and co-op play. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world.

It predates Halo Infinite by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider

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Rise of the Tomb Raider
ActionOpen World Action
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird PersonFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Crystal Dynamics · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside Halo Infinite, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and stealth mechanics.

Genre100World100Visuals100Game mode78Combat62Progression43
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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

On paper it is what Halo Infinite 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 tone and combat: dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics.

It predates Halo Infinite by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100World81Game mode79Combat64
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
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

On paper it is what Halo Infinite is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is a sandbox world and stealth mechanics.

It predates Halo Infinite by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode76Visuals73World67Combat62Progression54
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Deathloop

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

Genre puts it alongside Halo Infinite, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and combat — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation.

Genre100Game mode80Visuals74World67Setting60Combat49
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Far Cry 4

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Far Cry 4
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Halo Infinite and shares 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 setting and tone: a sandbox world and historical setting.

Genre100Combat81Game mode74Visuals73World67Progression52
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Hunt: Showdown 1896

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Hunt: Showdown 1896
Closest on combat
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opPvPSoloTacticalRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2018Dev CrytekPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Halo Infinite is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and tactical combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Game mode84Visuals72
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Lost Planet 3

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Lost Planet 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2013Dev Spark Unlimited · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Halo Infinite for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is tone and combat: horror setting.

It predates Halo Infinite by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode78Visuals61Setting55
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Gears 5

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Gears 5
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2019Dev The Coalition · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

Genre puts it alongside Halo Infinite, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in tone and combat — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode75Setting61Visuals61
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Far Cry

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Far Cry
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Halo Infinite’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. The common ground extends to a first-person view and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is tone and game mode: punishing difficulty.

It predates Halo Infinite by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Combat74Visuals73Setting61
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Homefront: The Revolution

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

On paper it is what Halo Infinite 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 setting and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics.

Genre100World100Progression79Visuals73Game mode72Combat62
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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2023Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

The genre is the same as Halo Infinite’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to a first-person view and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is tone and combat: online features and skill tree progression.

Genre100World100Game mode68Setting61Visuals59Progression54
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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

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Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2010Dev IO Interactive · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Halo Infinite, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a third-person camera and single-player focus. They part company on tone and combat: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates Halo Infinite by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode81Visuals61Combat42
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
Closest on game mode
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPMeleeTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2024Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Halo Infinite is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, world and progression. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting.

Released 3 years after Halo Infinite.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode96Visuals73Combat72
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Crysis 3

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Crysis 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Same family as Halo Infinite: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on tone and game mode: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics.

It predates Halo Infinite by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals73Combat63Setting61

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