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We filtered the 50 games similar to HELLDIVERS™ 2 down to the 26 that fit the “Ranged” category. Hunt: Showdown 1896, Saints Row IV and Saints Row 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to HELLDIVERS™ 2.

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to HELLDIVERS™ 2 is Hunt: Showdown 1896 — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Saints Row IV and Saints Row 2 follow close behind.

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The best ranged games like HELLDIVERS™ 2

26 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to HELLDIVERS™ 2. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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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Hunt: Showdown 1896

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Hunt: Showdown 1896
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Year 2018Dev CrytekPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to HELLDIVERS™ 2 is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat, and the two track each other on genre, tone and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: historical setting and a first-person view.

Genre100Tone100World100Progression100Game mode84Combat77
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Saints Row IV

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Saints Row IV
Closest on combat
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2013Dev High Voltage Software · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

If HELLDIVERS™ 2 worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: a sandbox world and skill tree progression.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Saints Row 2

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Saints Row 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2008Dev Volition · Deep SilverPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If HELLDIVERS™ 2 worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on world and progression: this one brings a sandbox world and skill tree progression.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression60World59
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RAGE

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

If HELLDIVERS™ 2 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: post-apocalyptic world and a first-person view.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Game mode73Tone70
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Grand Theft Auto IV

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Grand Theft Auto IV
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2010Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · PS · Xbox

If HELLDIVERS™ 2 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. To that it adds a third-person camera and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode and tone: this one brings adventure storytelling and a sandbox world.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100World74Tone68
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SOS

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SOS
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Dev Outpost GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

What brings it close to HELLDIVERS™ 2 is dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on tone: this one brings survival mechanics and PvP competition.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode79
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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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

The thread back to HELLDIVERS™ 2 runs through 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 visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Combat76World75Tone73Game mode70
Details →1/1 agree it's a good match
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Rise of the Tomb Raider

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

The genre is the same as HELLDIVERS™ 2’s, and with it 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 progression and tone: this one brings loot and gear systems, and a first-person view.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Combat74Game mode69Visuals61Tone40
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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
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Genre puts it alongside HELLDIVERS™ 2, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in world and setting — its own ground is procedural generation and stealth mechanics.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Game mode73Combat64Setting44
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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2002Dev Rockstar North · Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what HELLDIVERS™ 2 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode and world: this one brings a sandbox world.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone72World59
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Halo Infinite

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Halo Infinite
Closest on setting
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloCo-opRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExplorationThird Person
Year 2021Dev 343 Industries · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what HELLDIVERS™ 2 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is tone and visuals: competitive edge and PvP competition.

Genre100World100Progression100Setting91Combat83Game mode61
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Resident Evil Village

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Resident Evil Village
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Year 2021Dev CapcomPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside HELLDIVERS™ 2, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is crafting mechanics and a first-person view.

Genre100World100Tone80Combat77Setting45Game mode37
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Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition

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

What brings it close to HELLDIVERS™ 2 is open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and progression. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: sandbox freedom.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100World77Setting50
14

Far Cry 3

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Far Cry 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Genre puts it alongside HELLDIVERS™ 2, 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 visuals and tone — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and a sandbox world.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat73World59Progression45Tone32
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Just Cause 2

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Just Cause 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2010Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If HELLDIVERS™ 2 worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. They part company on game mode and world: this one brings a sandbox world.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100World59Game mode39

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