Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like ARMA 3 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with ARMA 3 on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
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The short version
- Closest match: Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, which made by the same studio, Bohemia Interactive.
- ARMA 3 is tagged Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation, Realistic, First-Person, Open World by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 4 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 4 are from the same studio: Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, ARMA 2, Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered, Argo.
Why players value ARMA 3
The five things Steam players tag ARMA 3 with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Military
- Action
- Multiplayer
- Shooter
- Simulation
| Reception | on Steam (90% of 294,969) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $29.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bohemia Interactive; both open world, war and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Simulation, Military and Tactical; released around the same time (2010).
Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original Arma 2, a new flashpoint explodes in the Green Sea Region. Coalition forces led by the US Army are deployed to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead at a glance Released 2010 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 92% positive of 22,247 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (92% of 22,247)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Simulation, Military, Action, Multiplayer, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $3.99 — $26.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:SimulationMilitaryTacticalRealisticStrategyShooterFPSWar
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ARMA 2
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bohemia Interactive; both open world, war and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Simulation, Military and Tactical; released around the same time (2009).
Building on 10 years of constant engine development, ARMA II boasts the most realistic combat environment in the world. It models real world ballistics & round deflection, materials penetration, features a realtime day/night cycle and dynamic wind, weather and environmental effects.
ARMA 2 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 84% positive of 2,114 Price $2.59 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (84% of 2,114)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Simulation, Military, Action, Multiplayer, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $2.59 — $27.40 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with ARMA 3:SimulationMilitaryTacticalRealisticFPSStrategyShooterWar
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Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bohemia Interactive; both open world, war and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Simulation, Military and Strategy; released around the same time (2011).
The genre-defining military sim that began as Operation Flashpoint (2001), now a modernized, 64-bit, cross-platform build for Windows and Linux, with its engine released as open source. Over 2 million copies sold. The Cold War battlefield of Everon and Nogova, remastered for today's hardware.
Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered at a glance Released 2011 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 80% positive of 6,445 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (80% of 6,445)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Simulation, Action, Military, Strategy, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $4.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:SimulationMilitaryStrategyFPSTacticalWarShooterRealistic
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Ravenfield
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 12 player tags including FPS, War and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).
Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!
Ravenfield at a glance Released 2017 Studio SteelRaven7 Player sentiment 97% positive of 79,971 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (97% of 79,971)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 4 of 5 — Military, Action, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: FPS, War, Singleplayer, Shooter, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $17.99 — $12.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:FPSWarShooterMilitarySandboxFirst-PersonTeam-BasedTactical
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Argo
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Bohemia Interactive; both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Shooter, FPS and Tactical; released around the same time (2017).
Jump straight into combat in this official standalone FREE total conversion of Arma 3. Argo is a hardcore tactical first-person shooter, in which you fight across unrestricted terrain, and where a single bullet is all it takes. Master your craft to rank up and become (in)famous on the battlefield.
Argo at a glance Released 2017 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 51% positive of 10,824 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: (51% of 10,824)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Free to Play, Shooter, FPS, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:ShooterFPSTacticalWarFirst-PersonRealisticMilitaryOnline Co-Op
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GROUND BRANCH
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Tactical, Realistic and Military.
From one of the developers behind the original Rainbow Six® and Ghost Recon® games, comes a thinking-man's first-person shooter featuring in-depth character and weapon customization. Take your time. Think ahead. Get the job done.
GROUND BRANCH at a glance Released 2026 Studio BlackFoot Studios Player sentiment 84% positive of 24,908 Price $23.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (84% of 24,908)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Tactical, Realistic, Military, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $23.99 — $6.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:TacticalRealisticMilitaryFPSShooterSimulationFirst-PersonWar
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America's Army 3
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including FPS, Military and War; released around the same time (2009).
Download AA3 Today and Become a Member of the elite America's Army Team! America's Army fans and new players alike can now experience America's Army 3, the official U.S. Army game.
America's Army 3 at a glance Released 2009 Studio U.S. Army Player sentiment 71% positive of 2,481 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (71% of 2,481)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Action, Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:FPSMilitaryWarSimulationRealisticShooterFirst-PersonTactical
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Counter-Strike: Source
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Shooter, FPS and Team-Based.
Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.
Counter-Strike: Source at a glance Released 2004 Studio Valve Player sentiment 96% positive of 193,040 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: (96% of 193,040)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Shooter, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Team-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:ShooterFPSTeam-BasedFirst-PersonTacticalMilitaryWarStrategy
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Iron Front: Digital War Edition
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including War, Military and First-Person; released around the same time (2012).
Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.
Iron Front: Digital War Edition at a glance Released 2012 Studio X1 Software Player sentiment 59% positive of 869 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: (59% of 869)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: World War II, War, Military, Tanks, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:WarMilitaryFirst-PersonRealisticSimulationFPSShooterTactical
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Day of Infamy
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, War and Realistic; released around the same time (2017).
Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.
Day of Infamy at a glance Released 2017 Studio New World Interactive Player sentiment 82% positive of 22,100 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (82% of 22,100)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:FPSWarRealisticShooterMilitaryTacticalFirst-PersonStrategy
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Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Military and Tactical; released around the same time (2009).
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising is a game about a fictitious conflict on one of the Sakhalin islands.
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising at a glance Released 2009 Studio Codemasters Player sentiment 69% positive of 2,475 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (69% of 2,475)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Military, Tactical, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:FPSMilitaryTacticalSimulationFirst-PersonShooterRealisticWar
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DCS World Steam Edition
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Military and Realistic; released around the same time (2013).
Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!
DCS World Steam Edition at a glance Released 2013 Studio Eagle Dynamics SA Player sentiment 85% positive of 41,014 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (85% of 41,014)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Simulation, Flight, Free to Play, Military, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:SimulationMilitaryRealisticWarShooterSandboxFirst-PersonStrategy
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Squad
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Military, Realistic and FPS.
Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building.
Squad at a glance Released 2020 Studio Offworld Player sentiment 81% positive of 242,753 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (81% of 242,753)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Military, Realistic, FPS, Multiplayer, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $39.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:MilitaryRealisticFPSTacticalShooterTeam-BasedWarFirst-Person
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Call to Arms
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Strategy, Military and War.
Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.
Call to Arms at a glance Released 2018 Studio Digitalmindsoft Player sentiment 79% positive of 24,128 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (79% of 24,128)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Strategy, Military, Action, RTS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:StrategyMilitaryWarShooterTacticalSimulationFirst-PersonFPS
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Zero Hour
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 12 player tags including Tactical, Shooter and FPS.
Zero Hour is a tactical FPS with online team-based game play that takes place in a variety of fictional locations interpreted in Bangladesh with Real-life scale & resource management. It brings a grounded, close quarter combat experience to the game.
Zero Hour at a glance Released 2024 Studio AttritoM7 Productions Player sentiment 77% positive of 33,371 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 33,371)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Tactical, Shooter, FPS, Realistic, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:TacticalShooterFPSRealisticMilitaryFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpThird-Person Shooter
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Squad 44
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Simulation and Military.
Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.
Squad 44 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Offworld Player sentiment 74% positive of 25,436 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: (74% of 25,436)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: World War II, FPS, Simulation, Military, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:FPSSimulationMilitaryRealisticWarStrategyFirst-PersonShooter
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Day of Defeat: Source
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military; released around the same time (2010).
Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.
Day of Defeat: Source at a glance Released 2010 Studio Valve Player sentiment 92% positive of 23,601 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 23,601)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: FPS, World War II, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:FPSShooterMilitaryWarTeam-BasedFirst-PersonTacticalRealistic
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Insurgency
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including FPS, Realistic and Tactical; released around the same time (2014).
Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.
Insurgency at a glance Released 2014 Studio New World Interactive Player sentiment 92% positive of 124,644 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (92% of 124,644)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: FPS, Realistic, Tactical, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $14.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:FPSRealisticTacticalShooterMilitaryTeam-BasedFirst-PersonWar
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America's Army: Proving Grounds
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Military and Shooter; released around the same time (2013).
America’s Army: Proving Grounds is the official game of the U.S. Army and part of the highly acclaimed America’s Army game series. This free military game focuses on small unit tactical maneuvers and puts you to the test in a wide variety of new America’s Army maps and AA fan favorites.
America's Army: Proving Grounds at a glance Released 2013 Studio U.S. Army Player sentiment 79% positive of 11,051 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (79% of 11,051)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:FPSMilitaryShooterTacticalFirst-PersonWarRealisticSimulation
- 20
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Shooter, Tactical and Military; released around the same time (2017).
Lead your elite team of Ghosts in this tactical third-person shooter. Explore a massive open world, infiltrate and destroy the deadly Santa Blanca cartel, and save Bolivia and its people.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands at a glance Released 2017 Studio Ubisoft Paris Player sentiment 78% positive of 113,815 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (78% of 113,815)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 4 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: Open World, Shooter, Co-op, Stealth, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $49.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:ShooterTacticalMilitaryThird-Person ShooterFPSOnline Co-OpStrategySandbox
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Team-Based; released around the same time (2012).
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at a glance Released 2012 Studio Valve Player sentiment 86% positive of 9,826,211 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 9,826,211)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 4 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Competitive, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: Free — free
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with ARMA 3:FPSShooterTeam-BasedTacticalFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpStrategyMilitary
- 22
Holdfast: Nations At War
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Shooter, FPS and War.
Fight on multiple fronts in Holdfast: Nations At War - A multiplayer first and third-person shooter set during the great Napoleonic Era and WW1. Charge into battle with over 150 players per server!
Holdfast: Nations At War at a glance Released 2020 Studio Anvil Game Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 29,480 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (90% of 29,480)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Shooter, FPS, Multiplayer, War, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $19.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:ShooterFPSWarMilitaryTacticalSimulationCombatThird-Person Shooter
- 23
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2013).
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 takes the bulls-eye precision of its predecessor to new and exciting heights!
Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 at a glance Released 2013 Studio City Interactive Player sentiment 76% positive of 18,757 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (76% of 18,757)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: Sniper, Action, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $9.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:FPSShooterFirst-PersonMilitaryTacticalStrategyOnline Co-OpSimulation
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Insurgency: Sandstorm
Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Realistic and Shooter.
Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.
Insurgency: Sandstorm at a glance Released 2018 Studio New World Interactive Player sentiment 85% positive of 133,079 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (85% of 133,079)
Matches ARMA 3 on: 5 of 5 — Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation
Why players like it: FPS, Realistic, Shooter, Military, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs ARMA 3: $29.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with ARMA 3:FPSRealisticShooterMilitaryTacticalFirst-PersonWarOnline Co-Op
Common questions
What game is most like ARMA 3?
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Bohemia Interactive. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to ARMA 3" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with ARMA 3. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of ARMA 3 do?
Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, ARMA 2, Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered, Argo are also from Bohemia Interactive, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.