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If Iron Brigade left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — shooting mechanics, melee combat and fantasy world — and the NextGameLike editorial team ranks them by a similarity score computed across 11 attributes. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves comes closest (72/100).

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Year 2010Dev Double Fine Productions

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The closest game to Iron Brigade is Uncharted 2: Among Thieves — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception and Crab Champions follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Iron Brigade

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Iron Brigade. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

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Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Closest overall match
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 2009Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

It shares the essentials of what Iron Brigade does: fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera. What it adds of its own: loot and gear systems, and precision platforming.

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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

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Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opFantasyHistoricalThird Person
Year 2011Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

If Iron Brigade worked for you because of fantasy world, single-player focus and a third-person camera, the same is here. It sets itself apart with loot and gear systems, and precision platforming.

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Crab Champions

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Crab Champions
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opSoloRangedMeleeThird Person
Year 2020Dev NoisestormPlaytime ~5hOn PC

It meets Iron Brigade on ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is visuals: 3D presentation.

Released 10 years after Iron Brigade.

Genre100Combat85Game mode76Visuals51
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Gears of War 2

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Gears of War 2
Closest on combat
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedThird Person
Year 2008Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Game Studios

What carries over from Iron Brigade is melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode77Setting0
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Risk of Rain 2

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Risk of Rain 2
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerCo-opSoloRangedMeleeThird Person
Year 2020Dev Hopoo Games · Gearbox PublishingPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Iron Brigade and shares ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a sci-fi setting and offline play.

Released 10 years after Iron Brigade.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode69Setting0
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Tomb Raider

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Tomb Raider
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedThird Person
Year 2013Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Iron Brigade is melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. What it adds of its own: adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

Released 3 years after Iron Brigade.

Genre100Visuals100Combat88Game mode70
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Rogue Trooper

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Rogue Trooper
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeRangedThird Person
Year 2006Dev RebellionPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with Iron Brigade is melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode78Combat72Setting0
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Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command

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Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedHistorical
Year 2006Dev Strategy FirstPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Its point of contact with Iron Brigade is melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

Genre100Game mode88Setting78Combat70Visuals0
9

Halo: Spartan Assault

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Halo: Spartan Assault
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedThird Person
Year 2013Dev 343 Industries · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

Genre puts it alongside Iron Brigade, and so does melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and an isometric view.

Released 3 years after Iron Brigade.

Genre100Game mode100Combat81Visuals38Setting0
10

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeThird Person
Year 2010Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Android · PC · iOS

With Iron Brigade it shares melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on combat: this one brings tactical combat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat38
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Gears of War 3

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Gears of War 3
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonOffline
Year 2011Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Studios

With Iron Brigade it shares single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting: this one brings horror setting.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode77Setting0
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Splatoon 2

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Splatoon 2
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

Held in common with Iron Brigade: single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

Released 7 years after Iron Brigade.

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

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Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeHistoricalThird Person
Year 2017Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4

Same family as Iron Brigade: melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is combat and game mode: puzzle design.

Released 7 years after Iron Brigade.

Genre100Visuals100Setting74Game mode69Combat65
14

Splatoon 3

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Splatoon 3
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opThird PersonSci-Fi
Year 2022Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 5 · NintendoOn Switch

The thread back to Iron Brigade runs through single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

Released 12 years after Iron Brigade.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting0
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The Last of Us

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The Last of Us
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedThird Person
Year 2013Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

Same family as Iron Brigade: melee combat, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is horror setting.

Released 3 years after Iron Brigade.

Genre100Visuals100Combat70Game mode69Setting0

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