Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Call of Duty: Black Ops II (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Call of Duty: Black Ops II 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops II on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe 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.
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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: Call of Duty: Ghosts, which both survival, horror, science fiction, war and strategy.
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II is tagged Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer, First-Person, Co-op, War 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.
- 2 are from the same studio: Call of Duty: World at War, Call of Duty: Black Ops.
Why players value Call of Duty: Black Ops II
The five things Steam players tag Call of Duty: Black Ops II 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.
- Multiplayer
- Action
- FPS
- Shooter
- Singleplayer
| Reception | on Steam (86% of 49,344) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes, servers and connection |
| 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
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Call of Duty: Ghosts
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2014).
Outnumbered and outgunned, but not outmatched.Call of Duty®: Ghosts is an extraordinary step forward for one of the largest entertainment franchises of all-time. This new chapter in the Call of Duty® franchise features a new dynamic where players are on the side of a crippled nation fighting not for freedom, or liberty, but simply to...
Call of Duty: Ghosts at a glance Released 2014 Studio Infinity Ward Player sentiment 66% positive of 32,019 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: (66% of 32,019)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Dog, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $39.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSShooterFirst-PersonWarOnline Co-OpTacticalFuturisticTeam-Based
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Call of Duty: World at War
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Treyarch; both survival, horror and war; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2008).
Call of Duty is back, redefining war like you've never experienced before. Building on the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War immerses players into the most gritty and chaotic WWII combat ever experienced.
Call of Duty: World at War at a glance Released 2008 Studio Treyarch Player sentiment 92% positive of 53,215 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (92% of 53,215)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, World War II, FPS, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSShooterFirst-PersonWarOnline Co-OpSurvivalGreat SoundtrackHorror
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Aliens vs. Predator
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Horror; released around the same time (2010).
Survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps in distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay.
Aliens vs. Predator at a glance Released 2010 Studio Rebellion Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,551 Price $1.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 21,551)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Aliens, Multiplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $1.49 — $38.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSSci-fiHorrorShooterFirst-PersonSurvivalOnline Co-Op
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MechWarrior Online Solaris 7
Why it matched: both survival, science fiction, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Shooter, Sci-fi 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 Released 2015 Studio Piranha Games Inc. Player sentiment 80% positive of 12,817 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (80% of 12,817)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Mechs, Multiplayer, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:ShooterSci-fiFPSMassively MultiplayerFirst-PersonTacticalTeam-BasedWar
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Left 4 Dead
Why it matched: both survival, horror, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Horror and Shooter; released around the same time (2008).
From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.
Left 4 Dead at a glance Released 2008 Studio Valve Player sentiment 96% positive of 68,013 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (96% of 68,013)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, Co-op, Multiplayer, FPS, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $9.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSHorrorShooterOnline Co-OpSurvivalTeam-BasedFirst-PersonTactical
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STAR WARS Republic Commando
Why it matched: both science fiction, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (96% of 17,143)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Tactical, Sci-fi, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $9.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSTacticalSci-fiShooterFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackTeam-BasedWar
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SCP: Secret Laboratory
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Shooter.
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
SCP: Secret Laboratory at a glance Released 2017 Studio Northwood Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 234,020 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (91% of 234,020)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter
Why players like it: Free to Play, Multiplayer, Horror, First-Person, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:HorrorFirst-PersonShooterOnline Co-OpFPSSurvivalSci-fi
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Call of Duty: Black Ops
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Treyarch; both horror and war; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2010).
The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to critically acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops.
Call of Duty: Black Ops at a glance Released 2010 Studio Treyarch Player sentiment 91% positive of 43,106 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (91% of 43,106)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Zombies, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $39.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSShooterFirst-PersonWarOnline Co-OpControllerHorrorMassively Multiplayer
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PlanetSide 2
Why it matched: both science fiction, war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Massively Multiplayer 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (80% of 74,813)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Massively Multiplayer, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSMassively MultiplayerShooterTeam-BasedSci-fiWarTacticalFirst-Person
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Alien: Isolation
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and First-Person; released around the same time (2014).
Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.
Alien: Isolation at a glance Released 2014 Studio Creative Assembly Player sentiment 93% positive of 66,658 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 66,658)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 4 of 5 — Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Sci-fi, Aliens, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $11.99 — $28.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:HorrorSci-fiFirst-PersonSurvivalGreat SoundtrackFPSShooter
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Sanctum
Why it matched: both survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 9 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (89% of 3,359)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Tower Defense, FPS, Strategy, Co-op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $1.99 — $38.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSSci-fiFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpShooterGreat SoundtrackFuturisticTactical
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RAGE
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (78% of 18,288)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Action, Open World, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $9.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiHorrorSurvivalOnline Co-Op
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Left 4 Dead 2
Why it matched: both survival, horror and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2009).
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Left 4 Dead 2 at a glance Released 2009 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 1,055,804 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 1,055,804)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Zombies, Co-op, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $9.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSShooterOnline Co-OpSurvivalHorrorFirst-PersonTeam-BasedTactical
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America's Army: Proving Grounds
Why it matched: both survival, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Tactical; 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSShooterTacticalFirst-PersonWarMassively MultiplayerSurvival
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.
Far Cry at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 11,764 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (82% of 11,764)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $9.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiHorrorGreat SoundtrackSurvival
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Gray Zone Warfare
Why it matched: both survival, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Online Co-Op, 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 Released 2024 Studio MADFINGER Games, a.s. Player sentiment 72% positive of 78,632 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (72% of 78,632)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter
Why players like it: Early Access, Online Co-Op, Tactical, FPS, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $39.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:Online Co-OpTacticalFPSShooterFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerWarSurvival
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Homefront: The Revolution
Why it matched: both survival, science fiction, war and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and War; released around the same time (2016).
Homefront®: The Revolution is an open-world first person shooter where you must lead the Resistance movement in guerrilla warfare against a superior military force.
Homefront: The Revolution at a glance Released 2016 Studio Dambuster Studios Player sentiment 61% positive of 17,128 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (61% of 17,128)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Open World, Shooter, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSShooterWarFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpSurvivalFuturistic
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Transmissions: Element 120
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Shooter, Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2016).
TE120 is a short single player experience set in the Half-Life Universe featuring a gravity defying weapon that allows you to jump buildings and sustain large falls. The story takes place at a mysterious date & location. Where are you? Why have you been sent?
Transmissions: Element 120 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Shokunin Player sentiment 95% positive of 9,952 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (95% of 9,952)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Shooter, Zombies, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:ShooterHorrorFirst-PersonFPSSurvivalSci-fi
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Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Horror and First-Person; released around the same time (2013).
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
Metro: Last Light at a glance Released 2013 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 81,499 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 81,499)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric, Action, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSHorrorFirst-PersonShooterSurvivalSci-fi
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Sanctum 2
Why it matched: both survival, science fiction and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2013).
Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.
Sanctum 2 at a glance Released 2013 Studio Coffee Stain Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 14,389 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (90% of 14,389)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Tower Defense, FPS, Co-op, Strategy, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $14.99 — $25.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSSci-fiOnline Co-OpFirst-PersonShooterSurvivalFuturisticGreat Soundtrack
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Counter-Strike: Source
Why it matched: both survival, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Shooter, FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Team-Based — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $9.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:ShooterFPSTeam-BasedFirst-PersonTacticalWarSurvival
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Resident Evil: Revelations
Why it matched: both survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Online Co-Op and Survival; released around the same time (2012).
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Resident Evil: Revelations at a glance Released 2012 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,426 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (81% of 18,426)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 4 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $19.99 — $20.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:HorrorOnline Co-OpSurvivalShooterSci-fiGreat Soundtrack
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Counter-Strike: Condition Zero
Why it matched: both survival, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
With its extensive Tour of Duty campaign, a near-limitless number of skirmish modes, updates and new content for Counter-Strike's award-winning multiplayer game play, plus over 12 bonus single player missions, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero is a tremendous offering of single and multiplayer content.
Counter-Strike: Condition Zero at a glance Released 2004 Studio Valve Player sentiment 91% positive of 28,347 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (91% of 28,347)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 5 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $9.99 — $30.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSShooterFirst-PersonTacticalTeam-BasedOnline Co-OpSurvival
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Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Why it matched: both horror, war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Massively Multiplayer and War.
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 Released 2017 Studio Antimatter Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 59,178 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (87% of 59,178)
Matches Call of Duty: Black Ops II on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, FPS
Why players like it: FPS, Wargame, Military, Massively Multiplayer, Cold War — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Call of Duty: Black Ops II: $24.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Call of Duty: Black Ops II:FPSMassively MultiplayerWarFirst-PersonHorrorTeam-BasedTactical
Common questions
What game is most like Call of Duty: Black Ops II?
Call of Duty: Ghosts, on the evidence we have. It both survival, horror, science fiction, 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops II" 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops II. 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 Call of Duty: Black Ops II do?
Call of Duty: World at War, Call of Duty: Black Ops are also from Treyarch, 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.