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We filtered the 50 games similar to Overwatch down to the 44 that fit the “PC” category. Singularity, BioShock 2 and Deus Ex top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Overwatch.

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Within the “PC” category, the closest game to Overwatch is Singularity — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. BioShock 2 and Deus Ex follow close behind.

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The best games like Overwatch on PC

44 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Overwatch. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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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Singularity

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Singularity
Closest overall match
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiLootSkill TreeFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Raven Software · ActivisonPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With Overwatch it shares ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

Genre100Visuals100Progression86Game mode77Combat73Setting33
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BioShock 2

73
NGL87
BioShock 2
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiLootSkill TreeFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Overwatch and shares ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: melee combat and horror setting.

Genre100Visuals100Progression80Game mode77Combat61Setting52
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Deus Ex

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NGL89
Deus Ex
Closest on setting
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedCyberpunkSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2000Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

It meets Overwatch on ranged combat, a cyberpunk setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics.

It predates Overwatch by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode76Combat45
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

72
NGL88
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiLootSkill TreeFirst Person
Year 2009Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Overwatch and shares ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds loot and gear systems, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode77Progression71Combat54Setting30
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Half-Life Deathmatch: Source

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NGL67
Half-Life Deathmatch: Source
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiFirst PersonMelee
Year 2006Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The genre is the same as Overwatch’s, and with it ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is melee combat.

It predates Overwatch by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Combat65Setting65
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DOOM 3

70
NGL85
DOOM 3
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiLootSkill TreeFirst Person
Year 2004Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Overwatch: ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds loot and gear systems, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings horror setting and single-player focus.

It predates Overwatch by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Progression86Combat70Game mode52Setting42
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Ricochet

70
NGL57
Ricochet
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiFirst PersonMelee
Year 2000Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Shelved next to Overwatch for good reason: ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: melee combat.

It predates Overwatch by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63Combat52
8

Gotham City Impostors Free to Play

70
NGL66
Gotham City Impostors Free to Play
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSkill TreeFirst PersonCo-op
Year 2012Dev Monolith Productions · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets Overwatch on ranged combat, multiplayer gameplay and skill tree progression. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression: melee combat and co-op play.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode78Combat76Progression65
9

Prey

69
NGL79
Prey
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiFirst PersonSolo
Year 2006Dev Human Head Studios · SkyZone EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

What carries over from Overwatch is ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is puzzle design and melee combat.

It predates Overwatch by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat78Game mode78Setting63
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Half-Life 2: Deathmatch

69
NGL77
Half-Life 2: Deathmatch
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiFirst PersonPvP
Year 2004Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Shelved next to Overwatch for good reason: ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: melee combat.

It predates Overwatch by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode84Setting65Combat62
11

Quake 4

68
NGL79
Quake 4
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiFirst PersonSolo
Year 2005Dev Aspyr Media · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

What carries over from Overwatch is ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings horror setting.

It predates Overwatch by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode77Combat73Setting47
12

F.E.A.R.

68
NGL87
F.E.A.R.
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiFirst PersonSolo
Year 2005Dev Monolith Productions · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets Overwatch on ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings horror setting.

It predates Overwatch by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode76Combat75Setting41
13

Syndicate

67
NGL79
Syndicate
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerSci-FiCyberpunkFirst PersonSolo
Year 2012Dev Starbreeze Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

The thread back to Overwatch runs through a sci-fi setting, multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. They part company on game mode: this one brings single-player focus.

Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode52
14

STAR WARS Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast

67
NGL82
STAR WARS Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiFirst PersonSolo
Year 2002Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Overwatch for good reason: ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is melee combat and a space setting.

It predates Overwatch by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode77Visuals70Combat61Setting57
15

Half-Life 2: VR Mod

67
NGL92
Half-Life 2: VR Mod
ShooterFPS
MultiplayerRangedSci-FiFirst PersonSolo
Year 2004Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~7hOn PC · Xbox · Android

Shelved next to Overwatch for good reason: ranged combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings horror setting and single-player focus.

It predates Overwatch by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Combat77Game mode67Setting47

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