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31 FPS games like Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising down to the 31 that fit the “FPS” category. America's Army 3, Arma 3 and Sniper Elite 5 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

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Within the “FPS” category, the closest game to Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is America's Army 3 — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Arma 3 and Sniper Elite 5 follow close behind.

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The best fPS games like Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

31 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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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America's Army 3

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America's Army 3
Closest overall match
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2009Dev U.S. ArmyPlaytime ~1hOn PC

The resemblance to Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is about as close as this list gets: they line up on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds a first-person view and single-player focus. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and free-to-play access.

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Arma 3

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Arma 3
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerSoloCo-opTacticalMeleeRangedOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~16hOn PC

If Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising worked for you because of open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting, the same is here. To that it adds a first-person view and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on visuals and world: this one brings a sandbox world and an isometric view.

Released 4 years after Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Game mode89World63
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Sniper Elite 5

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Sniper Elite 5
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalRangedOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is open world exploration, melee combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, setting and world. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. What it adds of its own: adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 13 years after Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Genre100Setting100World100Progression100Game mode88Combat78
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Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis

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Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2001Dev Bohemia Interactive Studio · CodemastersOn PC

What brings it close to Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. It sets itself apart with sandbox freedom and a third-person camera.

It predates Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Arma 2

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Arma 2
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2009Dev Bohemia Interactive Studio · 505 GamesOn PC

What brings it close to Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and progression. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting91Visuals89World82
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Sniper Elite III

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Sniper Elite III
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Rebellion Developments · 505 GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising does: open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat: stealth mechanics.

Released 5 years after Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Genre100Setting100World100Progression100Game mode93Visuals70
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Insurgency: Sandstorm

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Insurgency: Sandstorm
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerCo-opSoloTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2018Dev New World Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising does: open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode: this one brings offline play.

Released 9 years after Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Genre100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat71
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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Tripwire InteractiveOn Linux · PC

If Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising worked for you because of open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat: stealth mechanics.

Genre100Setting100World100Visuals100Game mode82Combat60
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Squad

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Squad
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerTacticalRangedMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Offworld IndustriesPlaytime ~7hOn PC

What brings it close to Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and world. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is game mode and progression: PvP competition and base building.

Released 11 years after Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Setting71Progression55
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Thief II: The Metal Age

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Thief II: The Metal Age
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeRangedOpen WorldFirst Person
Year 2000Dev Looking Glass Studios · Eidos InteractiveOn PC

Same family as Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings stealth mechanics and fantasy world.

It predates Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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X Rebirth

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X Rebirth
ActionImmersive Sim
SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2013Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising and shares open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is a sandbox world and a space setting.

Released 4 years after Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Genre100Visuals100Progression78World54Game mode41Combat34
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Hunt: Showdown 1896

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Hunt: Showdown 1896
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerCo-opSoloTacticalRangedMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2018Dev CrytekPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising worked for you because of first-person shooting, open world exploration and tactical combat, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on genre and game mode: this one brings survival mechanics and horror setting.

Released 9 years after Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Combat100World100Progression100Visuals100Setting68Game mode60
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Rise of the Tomb Raider

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

What it holds in common with Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is shape: shooting mechanics, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is progression and genre: adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics.

Released 6 years after Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Game mode100World100Visuals70Combat61Genre50Progression43
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider

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Shadow of the Tomb Raider
ActionOpen World Action
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldHistoricalExploration
Year 2018Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

What brings it close to Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is puzzle design, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on game mode, setting and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and historical setting. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics.

Released 9 years after Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

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Far Cry 4

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

Held in common with Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising: shooting mechanics, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in genre and progression — its own ground is adventure storytelling and a sandbox world.

Released 5 years after Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising.

Setting100Visuals100Game mode89Combat83World67Progression52

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