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24 games like Black Squad (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Black Squad 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 same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

24 games have both

471003889Players →Popularity →America's Army: Proving …America's Army 3

Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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The short version

  • Closest match: Squad, which both open world, war and strategy.
  • Black Squad is tagged Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action, Early Access, First-Person, Military 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.
  • 5 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Black Squad

The five things Steam players tag Black Squad 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. Free to Play
  2. FPS
  3. Shooter
  4. Multiplayer
  5. Action
Black Squad at a glance
ReceptionMostly Positive on Steam (76% of 81,225)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
PriceFree

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

    Squad

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Military, FPS and Tactical; released around the same time (2020).

    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
    Released2020StudioOffworld
    Player sentiment81% positive of 242,753Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 242,753)

    Matches Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:MilitaryFPSTacticalShooterTeam-BasedWarFirst-PersonMassively Multiplayer

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  2. 2

    Squad 44

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Military and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2018).

    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
    Released2018StudioOffworld
    Player sentiment74% positive of 25,436Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 25,436)

    Matches Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:FPSMilitaryMassively MultiplayerWarStrategyFirst-PersonShooterTactical

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  3. 3

    Argo

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and FPS; 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 Black Squad on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    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 Black Squad:Free to PlayShooterFPSTacticalWarFirst-PersonMilitaryViolent

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  4. 4

    Battlefield 4

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military.

    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 Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier

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

    Shared with Black Squad:FPSShooterMilitaryWarFirst-PersonPvPViolentMassively Multiplayer

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  5. 5

    PlanetSide 2

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Massively Multiplayer.

    PlanetSide 2 is an all-out planetary war, where thousands of players battle as one across enormous continents. Utilize infantry, ground and air vehicles, and teamwork to destroy your enemies in this revolutionary first-person shooter on a massive scale.

    PlanetSide 2 at a glance
    Released2012StudioRogue Planet Games
    Player sentiment80% positive of 74,813PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 74,813)

    Matches Black Squad on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:Free to PlayFPSMassively MultiplayerShooterTeam-BasedWarTacticalFirst-Person

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  6. 6

    War of Rights

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including War, Military and FPS; 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 Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:WarMilitaryFPSStrategyFirst-PersonShooterEarly AccessMassively Multiplayer

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  7. 7

    Day of Infamy

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 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 Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:FPSWarShooterMilitaryTacticalFirst-PersonStrategyGore

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  8. 8

    Hell Let Loose

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Shooter, FPS and War; released around the same time (2021).

    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 Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $49.99 — $49.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:ShooterFPSWarMilitaryTacticalFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerGore

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  9. 9

    MechWarrior Online Solaris 7

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and FPS; 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 Black Squad on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:Free to PlayShooterFPSPvPMassively MultiplayerStrategyFirst-PersonTactical

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  10. 10

    Heroes & Generals

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and War; released around the same time (2016).

    Shoot, blow sh!t up, fly or bark orders in the ultimate Free-to-Play, large scale, multiplayer, shooter experience. Thousands of players in multiple battles fighting one massive war of nations. The first to capture 15 cities takes the glory.

    Heroes & Generals at a glance
    Released2016StudioTLM Partners
    Player sentiment68% positive of 141,628PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mixed (68% of 141,628)

    Matches Black Squad on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:Free to PlayFPSWarShooterFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerStrategyTactical

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  11. 11

    Sniper Ghost Warrior 3

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 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 Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:FPSShooterFirst-PersonMilitaryViolentWarTacticalGore

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  12. 12

    Gray Zone Warfare

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Early Access, Tactical and FPS.

    Enter a high-stakes PvE-first open-world tactical shooter set on a quarantined Southeast Asian island torn apart by faction warfare. Deploy as an elite operator, fight solo or with your squad to carry out missions, earn reputation, and explore the truth behind the Event igniting the conflict.

    Gray Zone Warfare at a glance
    Released2024StudioMADFINGER Games, a.s.
    Player sentiment72% positive of 78,632Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (72% of 78,632)

    Matches Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Early Access, Online Co-Op, Tactical, FPS, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Black Squad: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:Early AccessTacticalFPSShooterFirst-PersonMilitaryMassively MultiplayerWar

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  13. 13

    Ravenfield

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 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
    Released2017StudioSteelRaven7
    Player sentiment97% positive of 79,971Price$17.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 79,971)

    Matches Black Squad on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $17.99 — $17.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:FPSWarShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonEarly AccessTeam-BasedTactical

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  14. 14

    Insurgency: Sandstorm

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military; 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 Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:FPSShooterMilitaryTacticalFirst-PersonWarGoreViolent

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  15. 15

    Day of Defeat: Source

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military.

    Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.

    Day of Defeat: Source at a glance
    Released2010StudioValve
    Player sentiment92% positive of 23,601Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 23,601)

    Matches Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:FPSShooterMilitaryWarTeam-BasedFirst-PersonTacticalGore

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  16. 16

    POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2020).

    POLYGON is a tactical multiplayer team 1st person shooter. Using various weapons, you will battle with up to 32 players on large-scale maps. Properly managing your arsenal and skills, you will lead your team to victory!

    POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter at a glance
    Released2020StudioRedaster Studio
    Player sentiment75% positive of 37,008PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 37,008)

    Matches Black Squad on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:Free to PlayFPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonTacticalWarTeam-Based

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  17. 17

    Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Military, Strategy and FPS.

    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
    Released2011StudioBohemia Interactive
    Player sentiment80% positive of 6,445Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 6,445)

    Matches Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Simulation, Action, Military, Strategy, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Black Squad: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:MilitaryStrategyFPSTacticalWarShooterFirst-PersonTeam-Based

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  18. 18

    America's Army: Proving Grounds

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Military.

    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
    Released2013StudioU.S. Army
    Player sentiment79% positive of 11,051PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 11,051)

    Matches Black Squad on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:Free to PlayFPSMilitaryShooterTacticalFirst-PersonWarStrategy

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  19. 19

    America's Army 3

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Military.

    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
    Released2009StudioU.S. Army
    Player sentiment71% positive of 2,481PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 2,481)

    Matches Black Squad on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:Free to PlayFPSMilitaryWarShooterFirst-PersonTacticalStrategy

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  20. 20

    Counter-Strike: Source

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 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
    Released2004StudioValve
    Player sentiment96% positive of 193,040Price$9.99

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

    Matches Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:ShooterFPSTeam-BasedFirst-PersonTacticalPvPMilitaryWar

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  21. 21

    Ring of Elysium

    Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and FPS; released around the same time (2019).

    Escape an astonishing disaster in Ring of Elysium, a battle royale shooter developed by Aurora Studio.

    Ring of Elysium at a glance
    Released2019StudioAurora Studio
    Player sentiment75% positive of 99,011PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 99,011)

    Matches Black Squad on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Battle Royale, Shooter, Multiplayer, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:Free to PlayShooterFPSMassively MultiplayerEarly AccessPvPTacticalViolent

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  22. 22

    GROUND BRANCH

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Tactical, Military and FPS.

    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
    Released2026StudioBlackFoot Studios
    Player sentiment84% positive of 24,908Price$23.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 24,908)

    Matches Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $23.99 — $23.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:TacticalMilitaryFPSShooterFirst-PersonWarEarly AccessStrategy

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  23. 23

    Ironsight

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2019).

    Online FPS game, near future background, Resource Warfare between Military Forces and PMC. More than 50 kinds of original weapons with customization option. Use Peripheral objects, Tactical drones, Active objects to experience dynamic warfare.

    Ironsight at a glance
    Released2019StudioWipleGames Inc.,
    Player sentiment73% positive of 22,298PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (73% of 22,298)

    Matches Black Squad on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Black Squad:Free to PlayFPSShooterPvPTeam-BasedViolentFirst-PersonMilitary

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  24. 24

    Battlefield 3

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Shooter, FPS and First-Person.

    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 Black Squad on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Action

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

    Price vs Black Squad: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier

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

    Shared with Black Squad:ShooterFPSFirst-PersonTeam-BasedPvPTacticalWarMilitary

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Common questions

What game is most like Black Squad?

Squad, on the evidence we have. It both open world, war and strategy. 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 Black Squad" 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 Black Squad. 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.

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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