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Few titles capture what makes Squad unique: first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. After measuring 16 attributes across over 6,700 games, the NextGameLike team picks the 21 most faithful alternatives. Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad, Arma 3 and Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising top the ranking, with Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad at number one (76/100).

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The closest game to Squad is Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Arma 3 and Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Squad

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Squad. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad

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Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad
Closest overall match
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerTacticalMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Tripwire InteractiveOn Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside Squad, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and tactical combat. To that it adds a first-person view and historical setting. They part company on tone and combat: this one brings punishing difficulty and stealth mechanics.

It predates Squad by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals100Setting73Combat61Game mode61
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Arma 3

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Arma 3
Closest on combat
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerTacticalMeleeRangedOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Bohemia InteractivePlaytime ~16hOn PC

On paper it is what Squad is — open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is a sandbox world and single-player focus.

Genre100Combat100Setting73World56Progression56Visuals55
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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerRangedMeleeTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2009Dev CodemastersPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Squad does: open world exploration, ranged combat and historical setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in game mode and progression — its own ground is single-player focus.

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

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Setting71Progression55
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America's Army 3

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America's Army 3
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerMeleeRangedTacticalOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2009Dev U.S. ArmyPlaytime ~1hOn PC

If Squad worked for you because of open world exploration, melee combat and historical setting, the same is here. To that it adds a first-person view and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings single-player focus.

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

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals100Setting68Game mode54
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Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis

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

Same family as Squad: open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode and progression: this one brings single-player focus.

It predates Squad by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World79Combat74Visuals73Setting70Progression48
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Insurgency: Sandstorm

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

Genre puts it alongside Squad, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and tactical combat. To that it adds a first-person view and historical setting. They part company on game mode and progression: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and co-op play.

Genre100World100Visuals100Combat73Setting71Tone43
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Sniper Elite 5

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

Genre puts it alongside Squad, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and historical setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and single-player focus.

Genre100World100Combat76Setting73Visuals70Progression54
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Arma 2

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

Same family as Squad: open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on tone and game mode: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics.

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

Genre100Visuals89World77Setting67Combat61Progression54
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Sniper Elite III

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

The genre is the same as Squad’s, and with it open world exploration, tactical combat and historical setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics.

Genre100World100Setting70Visuals70Combat58Game mode40
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Schedule I

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Schedule I
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationBase BuildingFirst Person
Year 2025Dev TVGSPlaytime ~6hOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Squad, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and progression: this one brings stealth mechanics and co-op play.

Released 5 years after Squad.

Genre100World100Visuals100Combat55Progression51Game mode49
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Teardown

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Teardown
Closest on tone
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerMeleeTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Tuxedo LabsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

Same family as Squad: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is world and game mode: a sandbox world and single-player focus.

Genre100Tone100Combat69Visuals55Progression52Game mode45
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Space Trader: Merchant Marine

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Space Trader: Merchant Marine
Closest on progression
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldBase BuildingExplorationFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

On paper it is what Squad is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and base building. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a cyberpunk setting and single-player focus.

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

Genre100Tone100World100Combat73Progression60Visuals58
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Battlefield 1

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Battlefield 1
Closest on game mode
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerPvPTacticalMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldHistoricalExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets Squad on shooting mechanics, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in progression and genre — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere.

World100Game mode86Combat73Visuals73Setting72Tone63
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Wobbly Life

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Wobbly Life
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExplorationCo-op
Year 2020Dev RubberBandGamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Squad and shares open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on tone and combat: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and a sandbox world.

Genre100Progression58World53Game mode36Combat29Tone0
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Thief II: The Metal Age

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

Genre puts it alongside Squad, and so does strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings stealth mechanics and fantasy world.

It predates Squad by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Visuals100Tone77Combat46Game mode0

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