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24 games like Battlefield Hardline (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Battlefield Hardline 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.

The games like Battlefield Hardline on a map

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The short version

  • Closest match: Battlefield 3, which made by the same studio, DICE.
  • Battlefield Hardline is tagged Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS, War, First-Person, Violent 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.
  • 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
  • 5 are from the same studio: Battlefield 3, Battlefield 1, Battlefield 4, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Battlefield V.

Why players value Battlefield Hardline

The five things Steam players tag Battlefield Hardline 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.

  1. Action
  2. Multiplayer
  3. Shooter
  4. Singleplayer
  5. FPS
Battlefield Hardline at a glance
ReceptionMixed on Steam (69% of 5,407)
Watch-outsplayers report will not launch or install, crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, performance and stutter
Price$39.99

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

  1. 1

    Battlefield 3

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, DICE; both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, FPS and First-Person; released around the same time (2011).

    Enjoy total freedom to fight the way you want. Explore 29 massive multiplayer maps and use loads of vehicles, weapons, and gadgets to help you turn up the heat. Every second of battle gets you closer to unlocking tons of extras and moving up in the Ranks. So get in the action.

    Battlefield 3 at a glance
    Released2011StudioDICE
    Player sentiment72% positive of 19,290Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (72% of 19,290)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $39.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:ShooterFPSFirst-PersonPvPTacticalWarViolent

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  2. 2

    Battlefield 1

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, DICE; both war and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, War and Shooter; released around the same time (2016).

    Battlefield™ 1 takes you back to The Great War, WW1, where new technology and worldwide conflict changed the face of warfare forever.

    Battlefield 1 at a glance
    Released2016StudioDICE
    Player sentiment86% positive of 226,777Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 226,777)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: FPS, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, World War I, War — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $39.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install, servers and connection, crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSWarShooterFirst-PersonPvPGoreViolent

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  3. 3

    Battlefield 4

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, DICE; both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and War; released around the same time (2013).

    Embrace unrivaled destruction in Battlefield 4™. Revel in the glorious chaos of all-out war packed with rewarding, tactical challenges in an interactive environment.

    Battlefield 4 at a glance
    Released2013StudioDICE
    Player sentiment85% positive of 81,609Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 81,609)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, FPS, Singleplayer, Shooter, Military — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $39.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSShooterWarFirst-PersonPvPViolentTactical

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  4. 4

    Insurgency: Sandstorm

    Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Tactical; released around the same time (2018).

    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
    Released2018StudioNew World Interactive
    Player sentiment85% positive of 133,079Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 133,079)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 4 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, FPS

    Why players like it: FPS, Realistic, Shooter, Military, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSShooterTacticalFirst-PersonWarGoreViolent

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  5. 5

    Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts

    Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, FPS and First-Person; released around the same time (2019).

    Become the ultimate assassin in the most realistic modern warfare sniping game available. Engage in an immersive single-player campaign across large, open-ended maps. Tactical thinking, stealth approach and precision in execution of long shots required.

    Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts at a glance
    Released2019StudioCI Games
    Player sentiment73% positive of 13,229Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (73% of 13,229)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Action, Sniper, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $2.99 — $37.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:ShooterFPSFirst-PersonGoreViolentTacticalPvP

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  6. 6

    Sniper Ghost Warrior 3

    Why it matched: both crime, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2017).

    Go behind enemy lines with the ultimate modern military shooter. Play as an American sniper dropped in Georgia, near Russian border. Choose your own path to accomplish your missions across an unforgiving open world.

    Sniper Ghost Warrior 3 at a glance
    Released2017StudioCI Games
    Player sentiment67% positive of 19,635Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (67% of 19,635)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Sniper, Open World, Multiplayer, FPS, Stealth — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSShooterFirst-PersonViolentWarTacticalGore

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  7. 7

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2019).

    Experience a visceral Campaign or assemble your team in the ultimate online playground with multiple Special Ops challenges and a mix of Multiplayer maps and modes.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare at a glance
    Released2019StudioSledgehammer Games
    Player sentiment79% positive of 44,794Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 44,794)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Action, Singleplayer, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $59.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install, performance and stutter, servers and connection (details)

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSShooterFirst-PersonTacticalPvPGoreViolentWar

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  8. 8

    Black Squad

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2019).

    Black Squad is a free-to-play military first-person-shooter. Players can master their skills and show off their strategies with a wide range of game maps, modes, and weapons to choose from. Join thousands of FPS players worldwide in one of the most played games on Steam!

    Black Squad at a glance
    Released2019StudioVALOFE
    Player sentiment76% positive of 81,225PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 81,225)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSShooterFirst-PersonPvPWarTacticalViolentGore

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  9. 9

    Battlefield: Bad Company 2

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, DICE; both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including FPS, Shooter and War.

    Battlefield: Bad Company 2™ brings the award-winning Battlefield gameplay to the forefront of PC gaming with best-in-class vehicular combat and unexpected "Battlefield moments." New vehicles like the ATV and a transport helicopter allow for all-new multiplayer tactics on the Battlefield. With the Frostbite-enabled Destruction 2.

    Battlefield: Bad Company 2 at a glance
    Released2010StudioDICE
    Player sentiment85% positive of 37,378PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 37,378)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter, War — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSShooterWarFirst-PersonTactical

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  10. 10

    Battlefield V

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, DICE; both war and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and War; released around the same time (2018).

    This is the ultimate Battlefield V experience. Enter mankind’s greatest conflict with the complete arsenal of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets plus the best customization content of Year 1 and 2.

    Battlefield V at a glance
    Released2018StudioDICE
    Player sentiment71% positive of 269,697Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 269,697)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: FPS, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, World War II, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $49.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSShooterWarFirst-PersonPvPViolent

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  11. 11

    Ready or Not

    Why it matched: both crime, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Tactical, FPS and Shooter.

    Become an elite SWAT commander and bring order to a city overwhelmed by chaos and corruption.

    Ready or Not at a glance
    Released2023StudioVOID Interactive
    Player sentiment79% positive of 344,226Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 344,226)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Tactical, Realistic, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $49.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:TacticalFPSShooterFirst-PersonViolentCrimeGore

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  12. 12

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

    Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.

    The Call of Duty® experience supports Modern Warfare® 4, Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty®: Warzone™.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II at a glance
    Released2022StudioTreyarch
    Player sentiment59% positive of 780,594PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mixed (59% of 780,594)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSShooterFirst-PersonWarTacticalViolentGore

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  13. 13

    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm

    Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including FPS, First-Person and War; released around the same time (2011).

    Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

    Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm at a glance
    Released2011StudioTripwire Interactive
    Player sentiment93% positive of 38,119Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 38,119)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: World War II, Realistic, Multiplayer, FPS, Wargame — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSFirst-PersonWarTacticalShooterGore

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  14. 14

    Insurgency

    Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Tactical and Shooter; 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
    Released2014StudioNew World Interactive
    Player sentiment92% positive of 124,644Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 124,644)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: FPS, Realistic, Tactical, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $14.99 — $25.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSTacticalShooterFirst-PersonWarPvP

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  15. 15

    Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

    Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including FPS, War and PvP; released around the same time (2017).

    Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning.

    Rising Storm 2: Vietnam at a glance
    Released2017StudioAntimatter Games
    Player sentiment87% positive of 59,178Price$24.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (87% of 59,178)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 3 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: FPS, Wargame, Military, Massively Multiplayer, Cold War — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $24.99 — $15.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSWarPvPFirst-PersonGoreTactical

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  16. 16

    Hell Let Loose

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Shooter, FPS and War.

    Join the ever expanding experience of Hell Let Loose - a hardcore World War Two first person shooter with epic battles of 100 players with infantry, tanks, artillery, a dynamically shifting front line and a unique resource based RTS-inspired meta-game.

    Hell Let Loose at a glance
    Released2021StudioExpression Games
    Player sentiment82% positive of 149,565Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 149,565)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Shooter, Realistic, World War II, Multiplayer, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $49.99 — $10.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:ShooterFPSWarTacticalFirst-PersonGorePvPViolent

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  17. 17

    Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.

    Black Ops Cold War, the direct sequel to Call of Duty®: Black Ops, will drop fans into the depths of the Cold War’s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s.

    Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War at a glance
    Released2023StudioTreyarch
    Player sentiment80% positive of 23,046Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 23,046)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Singleplayer, FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Zombies — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $59.99 — $20.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSShooterFirst-PersonGorePvPTacticalViolentWar

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  18. 18

    Argo

    Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 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
    Released2017StudioBohemia Interactive
    Player sentiment51% positive of 10,824PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 10,824)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    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 Battlefield Hardline:ShooterFPSTacticalWarFirst-PersonViolent

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  19. 19

    War of Rights

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including War, FPS and First-Person; released around the same time (2018).

    War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.

    War of Rights at a glance
    Released2018StudioCampfire Games
    Player sentiment88% positive of 15,040Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 15,040)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Historical, War, Multiplayer, Realistic, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $29.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:WarFPSFirst-PersonShooterViolentGoreTactical

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  20. 20

    Counter-Strike: Source

    Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Shooter, FPS and First-Person.

    Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.

    Counter-Strike: Source at a glance
    Released2004StudioValve
    Player sentiment96% positive of 193,040Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 193,040)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Shooter, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Team-Based — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $9.99 — $30.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:ShooterFPSFirst-PersonTacticalPvPWar

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  21. 21

    Police Stories

    Why it matched: both crime, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Tactical, Villain Protagonist and Shooter; released around the same time (2019).

    A fresh take on top-down shooters with an emphasis on tactics that forces you to make split second decisions. Neutralize criminals, rescue civilians and defuse bombs in Single Player mode or Co-op. And remember - shooting first is not an option!

    Police Stories at a glance
    Released2019StudioHypeTrain Digital
    Player sentiment85% positive of 9,697Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 9,697)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 4 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer

    Why players like it: Action, Strategy, Co-op, Simulation, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $2.99 — $37.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:TacticalVillain ProtagonistShooterCrimeViolentGore

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  22. 22

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

    Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.

    The most-anticipated game of the year and the sequel to the best-selling first-person action game of all time, Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) at a glance
    Released2009StudioInfinity Ward
    Player sentiment93% positive of 60,880Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 60,880)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Action, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSShooterFirst-PersonWarPvPTactical

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  23. 23

    Day of Infamy

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, War and Shooter; 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
    Released2017StudioNew World Interactive
    Player sentiment82% positive of 22,100Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 22,100)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, War, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: $14.99 — $25.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:FPSWarShooterTacticalFirst-PersonGoreViolent

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  24. 24

    MechWarrior Online Solaris 7

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, FPS and PvP; released around the same time (2015).

    MechWarrior Online™ Legends is a tactical, 'Mech-based online shooter set in the vast BattleTech Universe. Assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, piloting powerful BattleMechs, fighting for supremacy over the Inner Sphere.

    MechWarrior Online Solaris 7 at a glance
    Released2015StudioPiranha Games Inc.
    Player sentiment80% positive of 12,817PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 12,817)

    Matches Battlefield Hardline on: 5 of 5 — Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Mechs, Multiplayer, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Battlefield Hardline: Free — free

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Battlefield Hardline:ShooterFPSPvPFirst-PersonTacticalWarViolent

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

Common questions

What game is most like Battlefield Hardline?

Battlefield 3, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, DICE. 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 Battlefield Hardline" 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 Battlefield Hardline. 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 Battlefield Hardline do?

Battlefield 3, Battlefield 1, Battlefield 4, Battlefield: Bad Company 2, Battlefield V are also from DICE, 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.

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