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Hunt: Showdown 1896 is hard to replace: few games combine first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and open world exploration in quite the same way. The NextGameLike team compared Hunt: Showdown 1896 against over 6,700 titles across 23 gameplay attributes and found 50 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Far Cry 4, The Darkness II and Resident Evil Village lead the list, with Far Cry 4 reaching a 66/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Hunt: Showdown 1896 special.

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NarrativeDarkMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2018Dev Crytek

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The closest game to Hunt: Showdown 1896 is Far Cry 4 — scoring 66/100 on our similarity scale. The Darkness II and Resident Evil Village follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Hunt: Showdown 1896

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hunt: Showdown 1896. Each one has been evaluated across 23 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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Far Cry 4

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Far Cry 4
Closest on genre
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Hunt: Showdown 1896 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 multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is loot and gear systems.

Genre100Visuals100Combat82Game mode82World70Setting65
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The Darkness II

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The Darkness II
Closest on world
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Year 2012Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

If Hunt: Showdown 1896 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings adventure storytelling.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone71Game mode63
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Resident Evil Village

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

Same family as Hunt: Showdown 1896: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on a first-person view and horror setting. The distance is in game mode and progression — its own ground is stealth mechanics and crafting mechanics.

Released 3 years after Hunt: Showdown 1896.

Genre100World100Visuals100Tone73Setting66Combat61
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HELLDIVERS™ 2

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HELLDIVERS™ 2
Closest on tone
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloRangedMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Year 2024Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~22hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Hunt: Showdown 1896 worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and ranged combat, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and online features. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and a third-person camera.

Released 6 years after Hunt: Showdown 1896.

Genre100Tone100World100Progression100Game mode84Combat77
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Far Cry 3

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

It comes from the same genre as Hunt: Showdown 1896 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 tone and combat: loot and gear systems, and stealth mechanics.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode82World70Combat57Progression57
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Strange Brigade

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Strange Brigade
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExploration
Year 2018Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Hunt: Showdown 1896, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and co-op play. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings an isometric view.

Genre100World100Progression100Game mode83Tone72Setting63
7

Down To One

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Down To One
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloPvPCo-opMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Gadget GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

It shares the essentials of what Hunt: Showdown 1896 does: open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view.

Genre100World100Progression100Visuals100Game mode82Combat74
8

I Am Your Beast

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NGL91
I Am Your Beast
Closest on combat
ActionOpen World Action
SoloCo-opRangedMeleeTacticalDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2024Dev Strange ScaffoldPlaytime ~5hOn PC

It shares the essentials of what Hunt: Showdown 1896 does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and ranged combat. To that it adds historical setting and single-player focus. They part company on game mode and setting.

Released 6 years after Hunt: Showdown 1896.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Visuals100Tone74
9

Rise of the Tomb Raider

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NGL90
Rise of the Tomb Raider
ActionOpen World Action
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Crystal Dynamics · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to Hunt: Showdown 1896 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings loot and gear systems, and stealth mechanics.

Genre100World100Visuals69Game mode59Combat58Progression47
10

Battlefield 1

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Battlefield 1
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloPvPTacticalMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Hunt: Showdown 1896 for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and tactical combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode and tone — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Genre100World100Progression100Combat73Visuals72Setting69
11

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

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

It shares the essentials of what Hunt: Showdown 1896 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 setting and tone.

Released 6 years after Hunt: Showdown 1896.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat73
12

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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NGL93
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
ActionOpen World Action
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Rockstar North · CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Hunt: Showdown 1896 and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a first-person view and single-player focus. They part company on combat and game mode: this one brings stealth mechanics and a third-person camera.

It predates Hunt: Showdown 1896 by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100World83Visuals69Tone67Game mode60
Details →1/1 agree it's a good match
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RAGE

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NGL72
RAGE
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Aspyr Media · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Hunt: Showdown 1896, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. Both also lean on horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100World100Progression100Combat77Visuals72Tone65
14

The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes

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The Dark Pictures Anthology: House of Ashes
Closest on setting
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorHistorical
Year 2021Dev Supermassive Games · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Hunt: Showdown 1896: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and horror setting. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after Hunt: Showdown 1896.

Genre100World100Setting76Tone74Combat72Game mode62
15

Halo Infinite

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NGL76
Halo Infinite
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloCo-opPvPRangedMeleeTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2021Dev 343 Industries · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

If Hunt: Showdown 1896 worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to a first-person view and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is setting and tone: competitive edge and a sci-fi setting.

Released 3 years after Hunt: Showdown 1896.

Genre100Combat100World100Progression100Game mode84Visuals72

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