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9 Games like Squad on Xbox that you should try

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We filtered the 21 games similar to Squad down to the 9 that fit the “Xbox” category. Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, Insurgency: Sandstorm and Sniper Elite 5 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Squad.

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Within the “Xbox” category, the closest game to Squad is Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Insurgency: Sandstorm and Sniper Elite 5 follow close behind.

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The best games like Squad on Xbox

9 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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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising

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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
Closest overall match
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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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
Closest on setting
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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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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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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Thief: Deadly Shadows

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Thief: Deadly Shadows
Closest on tone
ActionImmersive Sim
MeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Ion Storm · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Squad and shares 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics.

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

Genre100World100Visuals71Tone69Combat46Game mode0
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NBA 2K21

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NBA 2K21
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerPvPMeleeNarrativeOpen World
Year 2020Dev Visual Concepts · 2K GamesPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Squad for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings competitive edge and single-player focus.

Genre100World100Game mode56Tone41Combat22Progression0
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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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Goat Simulator 3

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Goat Simulator 3
ActionImmersive Sim
MultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldExplorationCo-op
Year 2022Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~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 visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and a sandbox world.

Genre100World51Progression38Game mode34Combat30Tone0

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