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We filtered the 50 games similar to War Thunder down to the 29 that fit the “Ranged” category. World of Warships, Hired Ops and Takedown: Red Sabre top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to War Thunder.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreTactical FPS
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Year 2013Dev Gaijin Entertainment

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to War Thunder is World of Warships — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. Hired Ops and Takedown: Red Sabre follow close behind.

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The best ranged games like War Thunder

29 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to War Thunder. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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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World of Warships

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World of Warships
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlinePvPTacticalMeleeRangedHistoricalFirst PersonThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2015Dev Wargaming Group · WargamingPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Genre puts it alongside War Thunder, and so does tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Game mode95Visuals66Setting57
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Hired Ops

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NGL52
Hired Ops
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerOnlineSoloCo-opPvPRangedTacticalMeleeModernHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2016Dev Absolut SoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

It shares the essentials of what War Thunder does: ranged combat, a contemporary setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. It sets itself apart with deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus.

Released 3 years after War Thunder.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals70
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Takedown: Red Sabre

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NGL31
Takedown: Red Sabre
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineRangedMeleeTacticalFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Serellan · 505 GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

With War Thunder it shares ranged combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. Its own ground is an early-access release.

Genre100Combat100Game mode91Visuals70
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Sniper Elite

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Sniper Elite
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeTacticalRangedHistoricalFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2005Dev RebellionPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

It comes from the same genre as War Thunder and shares melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings fantasy world.

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

Genre100Visuals100Combat79Game mode66Setting50
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PAYDAY 2

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NGL78
PAYDAY 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedFirst Person
Year 2013Dev 505 GamesPlaytime ~9hOn PC · Xbox · Linux

With War Thunder it shares tactical combat, co-op play and a first-person view. What it adds of its own: deep RPG systems and stealth mechanics.

Genre100Game mode91Combat82Visuals70
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

82
NGL78
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineSoloRangedTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2015Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~32hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to War Thunder for good reason: ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: 3D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals62Setting52
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Counter-Strike 2

82
NGL77
Counter-Strike 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloPvPCo-opOnlineRangedTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2023Dev Valve Software · ValveOn PC · Linux

Its point of contact with War Thunder is ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is setting: competitive edge and player trading.

Released 10 years after War Thunder.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals70Setting48
8

Black Squad

82
NGL55
Black Squad
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerOnlineSoloPvPCo-opRangedMeleeTacticalHistoricalFirst PersonFree to Play
Year 2017Dev NS STUDIO · NEOWIZPlaytime ~1hOn PC

The thread back to War Thunder runs through ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view and free-to-play access. Where the two diverge is setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and an early-access release.

Released 4 years after War Thunder.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals70Setting48
9

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas

81
NGL79
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedFirst Person
Year 2006Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Its point of contact with War Thunder is melee combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with punishing difficulty and stealth mechanics.

Genre100Combat83Game mode77Visuals70
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Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

80
NGL78
Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Treyarch · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Its point of contact with War Thunder is melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

Released 7 years after War Thunder.

Genre100Combat100Game mode86Visuals70Setting43
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Call of Duty: Vanguard

80
NGL70
Call of Duty: Vanguard
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeTacticalRangedHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Sledgehammer Games · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

What carries over from War Thunder is melee combat, historical setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

Released 8 years after War Thunder.

Genre100Combat100Game mode86Visuals70Setting44
12

Ready or Not

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NGL81
Ready or Not
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opTacticalRangedMeleeModernFirst Person
Year 2023Dev VOID InteractivePlaytime ~6hOn PC

It comes from the same genre as War Thunder and shares tactical combat, a contemporary setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is horror setting.

Released 10 years after War Thunder.

Genre100Combat100Visuals70Game mode69Setting59
13

Hell Let Loose

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NGL75
Hell Let Loose
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerSoloPvPRangedTacticalMeleeHistoricalFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Black Matter · Team17 DigitalPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside War Thunder, and so does ranged combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Released 6 years after War Thunder.

Genre100Combat100Visuals70Game mode64Setting60
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Heroes & Generals

77
NGL52
Heroes & Generals
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalRangedMeleeHistoricalFirst PersonThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2016Dev Reto-MotoPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Its point of contact with War Thunder is tactical combat, historical setting and multiplayer gameplay. To that it adds free-to-play access and a first-person view. They part company on setting: this one brings exploration and discovery, and open world exploration.

Released 3 years after War Thunder.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode85Setting55
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2

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NGL80
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2
ShooterFPSTactical FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineTacticalMeleeRangedFirst PersonThird Person
Year 2008Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With War Thunder it shares tactical combat, single-player focus and a first-person view. What it adds of its own: stealth mechanics and offline play.

Genre100Visuals100Combat94Game mode78

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