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We filtered the 50 games similar to Trailmakers down to the 45 that fit the “Co-op” category. Need for Speed™ Payback, Far Cry 6 and Far Cry 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Trailmakers.

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Within the “Co-op” category, the closest game to Trailmakers is Need for Speed™ Payback — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Far Cry 6 and Far Cry 3 follow close behind.

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The best co-op games like Trailmakers

45 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Trailmakers. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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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Need for Speed™ Payback

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Need for Speed™ Payback
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2017Dev Ghost Games · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Trailmakers is open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is progression: sports simulation and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode83Progression59
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Far Cry 6

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Far Cry 6
Closest on game mode
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2021Dev Ubisoft Toronto · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What brings it close to Trailmakers is open world exploration, melee combat and co-op play, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on setting: this one brings a contemporary setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression77Setting0
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Far Cry 3

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Far Cry 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Its point of contact with Trailmakers is open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on combat: this one brings stealth mechanics.

It predates Trailmakers by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression71Combat46
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Saints Row 2

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Saints Row 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2008Dev Volition · Deep SilverPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Trailmakers is — open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on progression and combat: this one brings ranged combat and skill tree progression.

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

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat68Progression46
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Saints Row: The Third

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Saints Row: The Third
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2011Dev Volition · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

What brings it close to Trailmakers is open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on setting and progression: this one brings horror setting and skill tree progression.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression40Setting0
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Far Cry 4

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Far Cry 4
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Trailmakers and shares open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: tactical combat and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression72Combat36Setting0
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Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

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NGL92
Bang-On Balls: Chronicles
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2021Dev Exit Plan Games · Untold TalesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What carries over from Trailmakers is open world exploration, melee combat and co-op play. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in progression — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and offline play.

Genre100Combat100World100Game mode86Progression56
8

Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell

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NGL70
Saints Row: Gat Out of Hell
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2015Dev High Voltage Software · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

What brings it close to Trailmakers is open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression60Setting0
9

Saints Row IV

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NGL87
Saints Row IV
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldExploration
Year 2013Dev High Voltage Software · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

Same family as Trailmakers: open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is a sci-fi setting and skill tree progression.

Genre100Game mode100World100Combat74Progression39Setting0
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Need for Speed: Rivals

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NGL78
Need for Speed: Rivals
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2013Dev Ghost Games · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Trailmakers is — open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is progression and world: sports simulation and strong narrative focus.

Genre100Combat100Game mode78World65Progression59
11

Homefront: The Revolution

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Homefront: The Revolution
Closest on progression
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2016Dev Deep Silver Dambuster Studios · Deep SilverOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Trailmakers is — open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on crafting mechanics. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is tactical combat and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100World64Combat51Setting0
12

Far Cry New Dawn

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NGL74
Far Cry New Dawn
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Trailmakers, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Game mode100Combat74World65Progression60Setting0
13

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

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NGL75
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExplorationCrafting
Year 2023Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

On paper it is what Trailmakers is — open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds crafting mechanics. They part company on setting and world: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

Released 3 years after Trailmakers.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression83World63Setting0
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Strange Brigade

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NGL79
Strange Brigade
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2018Dev Rebellion DevelopmentsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Trailmakers and shares open world exploration, melee combat and co-op play. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World50Progression45Setting0
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Breakpoint
ActionOpen World Action
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2019Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

On paper it is what Trailmakers is — open world exploration, melee combat and co-op play — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is tactical combat and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100World65Progression42Combat39Setting0

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