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We filtered the 50 games similar to HELLDIVERS™ 2 down to the 20 that fit the “Online” category. Strange Brigade, Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Saints Row IV top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to HELLDIVERS™ 2.

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Within the “Online” category, the closest game to HELLDIVERS™ 2 is Strange Brigade — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Hunt: Showdown 1896 and Saints Row IV follow close behind.

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The best online games like HELLDIVERS™ 2

20 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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Strange Brigade

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Strange Brigade
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationThird Person
Year 2018Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If HELLDIVERS™ 2 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone79Visuals58
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Hunt: Showdown 1896

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Hunt: Showdown 1896
Closest on tone
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.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100World59Setting50
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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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Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell

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Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationThird Person
Year 2015Dev High Voltage Software · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

If HELLDIVERS™ 2 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is adventure storytelling and a sandbox world.

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone77World73
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Saints Row: The Third

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Saints Row: The Third
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationThird Person
Year 2011Dev Volition · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to HELLDIVERS™ 2 for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on a third-person camera and horror setting. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is a sandbox world and skill tree progression.

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals63World59Combat53Tone53
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkOpen WorldExplorationThird Person
Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

If HELLDIVERS™ 2 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to a third-person camera and co-op play. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: tactical combat and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression51Tone48
8

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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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

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

Genre puts it alongside HELLDIVERS™ 2, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and co-op play. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: skill tree progression and a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat54Setting50Progression45
10

Homefront: The Revolution

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

The genre is the same as HELLDIVERS™ 2’s, and with it 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 tactical combat and historical setting.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression73Tone70Combat34
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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

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Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2024Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as HELLDIVERS™ 2 and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, 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 visuals: tactical combat and historical setting.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode87Tone72Combat41
12

Far Cry 4

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Far Cry 4
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to HELLDIVERS™ 2 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and online features. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a sandbox world and tactical combat.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat60World59Progression44Tone39
13

Far Cry New Dawn

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Far Cry New Dawn
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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 single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Combat42Tone32
14

AXYOS

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AXYOS
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerOnlineCo-opSoloRangedMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2014Dev Axyos GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

On paper it is what HELLDIVERS™ 2 is — open world exploration, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and historical setting.

It predates HELLDIVERS™ 2 by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode82Combat81Tone0
15

Far Cry 6

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Far Cry 6
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2021Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as HELLDIVERS™ 2 and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and co-op play. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sandbox world and a contemporary setting.

Genre100Game mode100World63Combat52Tone46Progression33

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