Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like BRINK (2026)
Every game below overlaps with BRINK 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 short version
- Closest match: PlanetSide 2, which both open world, science fiction and strategy.
- BRINK is tagged FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Parkour, Shooter, Character Customization, Free to Play, Class-Based 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.
- 9 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 1 are from the same studio: Dirty Bomb.
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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PlanetSide 2
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2012).
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 Released 2012 Studio Rogue Planet Games Player sentiment 80% positive of 74,813 Price Free Free to PlayFPSShooterTeam-BasedSci-fiTacticalFirst-PersonOnline Co-Op
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Pixel Strike 3D
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Tactical.
Pixel Strike 3D is a Multiplayer First-Person Shooter that features fast-paced gameplay and a wide variety of player customization. Battle friends and foes from all around the world in over 20 unique game modes, with over 70 available weapons.
Pixel Strike 3D at a glance Released 2020 Studio Vulcron Player sentiment 74% positive of 12,507 Price Free Free to PlayFPSTacticalShooterFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpTeam-BasedCharacter Customization
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Tactical, Shooter and Gun Customization; released around the same time (2012).
In Ghost Recon Future Soldier join an elite team of highly trained, cut-throat special-ops soldiers. Armed to the teeth with unrivalled combat technology, Ghost Recon takes you to the globe’s most deadly warzones to hunt down the highest value targets.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier at a glance Released 2012 Studio Ubisoft Paris Player sentiment 71% positive of 6,170 Price $19.99 TacticalShooterGun CustomizationFPSOnline Co-OpFirst-Person
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Sanctum
Why it matched: both science fiction, strategy and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and First-Person; released around the same time (2011).
You think Tower Defense games are all about building? You thought wrong. Sanctum is not your average Tower Defense title. When the havoc starts, you get to join the fray! As one of the world’s first First Person Shooter - Tower Defense games, Sanctum has taken the best of both worlds to deliver an epic, one-of-a-kind experience.
Sanctum at a glance Released 2011 Studio Coffee Stain Studios Player sentiment 89% positive of 3,359 Price $1.99 FPSSci-fiFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpShooterCasualTactical
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Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2012).
Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War
Call of Duty: Black Ops II at a glance Released 2012 Studio Treyarch Player sentiment 86% positive of 49,344 Price $39.99 FPSShooterFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpTeam-BasedTacticalSci-fi
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Natural Selection 2
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Team-Based and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2012).
A fast paced multiplayer shooter that pits aliens against humans in a strategic and action-packed struggle for survival!
Natural Selection 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Unknown Worlds Entertainment Player sentiment 85% positive of 13,363 Price $4.99 FPSTeam-BasedSci-fiShooterTacticalFirst-PersonOnline Co-Op
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The Lab
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 6 player tags including Free to Play, First-Person and Casual.
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
The Lab at a glance Released 2016 Studio Valve Player sentiment 95% positive of 6,671 Price Free Free to PlayFirst-PersonCasualSci-fiFPSShooter
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World War 3
Why it matched: both atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Online Co-Op.
World War 3 is a free-to-play tactical online multiplayer FPS where the world is your battleground. Outgun the enemy in thrilling, team-based skirmishes with a huge arsenal of weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and drones at your disposal.
World War 3 at a glance Released 2022 Studio New Generation Games Player sentiment 54% positive of 54,564 Price Free Free to PlayFPSOnline Co-OpTacticalGun CustomizationCharacter CustomizationShooterTeam-Based
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Crysis
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2007).
The classic first person shooter from Crytek is back with the action-packed gameplay, sandbox world, and thrilling epic battles you loved the first time around – now with remastered graphics optimized for a new generation of hardware.
Crysis at a glance Released 2007 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 77% positive of 17,705 Price $10.49 FPSShooterSci-fiTacticalFirst-Person
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Fallout: New Vegas
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including First-Person, FPS and Sci-fi; published by the same company; released around the same time (2010).
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Fallout: New Vegas at a glance Released 2010 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 96% positive of 261,194 Price $9.99 First-PersonFPSSci-fiCharacter CustomizationShooter
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STAR WARS Republic Commando
Why it matched: both science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Tactical and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2009).
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
STAR WARS Republic Commando at a glance Released 2009 Studio LucasArts Player sentiment 96% positive of 17,143 Price $9.99 FPSTacticalSci-fiShooterFirst-PersonTeam-Based
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SPORE Galactic Adventures
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric, strategy and relaxing; shares 3 player tags including Sci-fi, Character Customization and Casual; released around the same time (2009).
Take Your Creature From Zero To Galactic HeroGet out of your starship and turn your Spore creatures into legendary Space Captains. For the first time, beam down with your allies to take on action-packed, planetside adventures. Complete quests, collect rewards, and even create your own missions.
SPORE Galactic Adventures at a glance Released 2009 Studio EA - Maxis Player sentiment 89% positive of 7,761 Price $19.99 Sci-fiCharacter CustomizationCasual
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Dirty Bomb
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Splash Damage; both open world; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2015).
Work together or die alone! Fight to restore peace to London or tear it down for profit in the most challenging team based shooter around.
Dirty Bomb at a glance Released 2015 Studio Splash Damage Player sentiment 81% positive of 56,819 Price Free Free to PlayFPSShooterTeam-BasedFirst-PersonClass-BasedParkour
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Fallout 4
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including Shooter, First-Person and Sci-fi; published by the same company; released around the same time (2015).
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Fallout 4 at a glance Released 2015 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 428,604 Price $19.99 ShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiFPSCharacter Customization
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Splitgate: Arena Warfare
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter.
Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.
Splitgate: Arena Warfare at a glance Released 2019 Studio 1047 Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 110,493 Price Free Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiTeam-BasedTacticalOnline Co-Op
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Fallout 3
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including First-Person, Sci-fi and FPS; published by the same company; released around the same time (2008).
Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.
Fallout 3 at a glance Released 2008 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 22,174 Price $9.99 First-PersonSci-fiFPSShooterCharacter Customization
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RAGE
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; published by the same company; released around the same time (2011).
Powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE is an intense first-person shooter with breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore, and jaw-dropping graphics!
RAGE at a glance Released 2011 Studio id Software Player sentiment 78% positive of 18,288 Price $9.99 FPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiOnline Co-Op
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ORION: Prelude
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction and strategy; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Online Co-Op and Shooter; released around the same time (2013).
Work together to survive the devastating Dinosaur horde in huge, endless environments.
ORION: Prelude at a glance Released 2013 Studio DANKIE Player sentiment 75% positive of 28,338 Price $0.99 FPSOnline Co-OpShooterSci-fiFirst-PersonTeam-Based
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Battlefield 3
Why it matched: both open world, atmospheric and strategy; shares 6 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 Released 2011 Studio DICE Player sentiment 72% positive of 19,290 Price $39.99 ShooterFPSFirst-PersonTeam-BasedTacticalOnline Co-Op
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Crysis Remastered
Why it matched: both open world, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 5 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Sci-fi.
The classic first person shooter from Crytek is back with the action-packed gameplay, sandbox world, and thrilling epic battles you loved the first time around – now with remastered graphics optimized for a new generation of hardware.
Crysis Remastered at a glance Released 2021 Studio Crytek Player sentiment 77% positive of 17,722 Price $10.49 FPSShooterSci-fiTacticalFirst-Person
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POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter
Why it matched: both atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter.
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 Released 2020 Studio Redaster Studio Player sentiment 75% positive of 37,008 Price Free Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonTacticalTeam-BasedGun CustomizationCharacter Customization
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Ironsight
Why it matched: both strategy and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter.
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 Released 2019 Studio WipleGames Inc., Player sentiment 73% positive of 22,298 Price Not listed Free to PlayFPSShooterTeam-BasedFirst-PersonGun CustomizationOnline Co-OpCasual
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Apex Legends
Why it matched: both science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter.
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale.
Apex Legends at a glance Released 2019 Studio Iron Galaxy Studios Player sentiment 68% positive of 1,066,464 Price Free Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonTeam-BasedTacticalSci-fiCharacter Customization
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Zombie Panic! Source
Why it matched: both atmospheric and relaxing; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2008).
Dive into the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Panic! Source: a cooperative, survival-horror first-person-shooter. A fast-paced standalone modification.
Zombie Panic! Source at a glance Released 2008 Studio Zombie Panic! Team Player sentiment 85% positive of 7,862 Price Free Free to PlayFPSOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonShooterTeam-BasedCasual
Common questions
What game is most like BRINK?
PlanetSide 2, on the evidence we have. It both open world, science fiction 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 BRINK" 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 BRINK. 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 BRINK do?
Dirty Bomb is also from Splash Damage, and appears 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.