Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Far Cry 2 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Far Cry 2 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 Far Cry 2 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.
24 games have both
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.
- Multi-platform
- PC
- Xbox
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How positions are decided
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The short version
- Closest match: Far Cry, which both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Far Cry 2 is tagged Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer, First-Person, Multiplayer, Adventure 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.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Far Cry 2
The five things Steam players tag Far Cry 2 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.
- Open World
- FPS
- Action
- Shooter
- Singleplayer
| Reception | on Steam (76% of 18,720) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install |
| Price | $9.99 |
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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Far Cry
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2004).
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 Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSShooterFirst-PersonStealthStory RichSandboxGreat SoundtrackSurvival
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Far Cry 4
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
Fight to liberate a war-torn Himalayan region in this open world FPS. Wield a deadly arsenal, dominate land and sky with gyrocopters and war elephants, and take on enemy territory solo or in co-op.
Far Cry 4 at a glance Released 2014 Studio Ubisoft Toronto Player sentiment 85% positive of 73,512 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (85% of 73,512)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Action, FPS, Co-op, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSShooterFirst-PersonStealthSurvivalStory RichExplorationSandbox
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Far Cry 3
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Stealth; released around the same time (2012).
Stranded on the Rook Islands as Jason Brody, fight your way through a lawless tropical open world using a powerful arsenal to save your friends and escape the madness of this acclaimed visceral FPS.
Far Cry 3 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Red Storm Entertainment Player sentiment 88% positive of 133,189 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (88% of 133,189)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Open World, FPS, Action, Adventure, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, performance and stutter, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSShooterStealthFirst-PersonSandboxStory RichSurvival
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and First-Person.
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Metro Exodus at a glance Released 2020 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 90% positive of 135,440 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (90% of 135,440)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSStory RichFirst-PersonSurvivalShooterStealthExplorationGreat Soundtrack
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Far Cry 5
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Exploration.
Fight a fanatical cult in this open world FPS. Engage in intense combat, free hostile territory, recruit loyal followers and animal allies, and liberate Hope County solo or in full 2-player co-op.
Far Cry 5 at a glance Released 2018 Studio Ubisoft Kyiv Player sentiment 81% positive of 188,832 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (81% of 188,832)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter
Why players like it: Open World, Action-Adventure, Multiplayer, Co-op, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $59.99 — $50.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSShooterExplorationStory RichRealisticFirst-PersonStealthSurvival
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Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Stealth; released around the same time (2011).
Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.
Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition at a glance Released 2011 Studio Crytek Studios Player sentiment 85% positive of 13,866 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (85% of 13,866)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Sci-fi, Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSShooterStealthFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackStory RichSurvival
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Fallout 4
Why it matched: both open world, survival, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Exploration, Shooter and First-Person.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (81% of 428,604)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Exploration, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:ExplorationShooterFirst-PersonStory RichFPSSandboxGreat SoundtrackSurvival
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Fallout: New Vegas
Why it matched: both open world, survival, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Story Rich, Exploration and First-Person; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (96% of 261,194)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:Story RichExplorationFirst-PersonFPSSurvivalSandboxShooter
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Prey
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Immersive Sim, FPS and First-Person.
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Prey at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 54,539 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (91% of 54,539)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:Immersive SimFPSFirst-PersonStory RichExplorationStealthGreat Soundtrack
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theHunter: Call of the Wild
Why it matched: both open world, survival and stealth; shares 9 player tags including Stealth, FPS and Sandbox.
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.
theHunter: Call of the Wild at a glance Released 2017 Studio Expansive Worlds Player sentiment 89% positive of 202,234 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (89% of 202,234)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 3 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Shooter
Why players like it: Hunting, Open World, Multiplayer, Nature, Relaxing — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:StealthFPSSandboxSurvivalRealisticFirst-PersonImmersive SimShooter
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Crysis
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Stealth; 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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (77% of 17,705)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Shooter, Sci-fi, Stealth — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $10.49 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSShooterStealthSandboxRealisticFirst-PersonSurvival
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S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Why it matched: both open world, survival, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Survival and Shooter.
Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl at a glance Released 2024 Studio GSC Game World Player sentiment 80% positive of 138,669 Price $41.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (80% of 138,669)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Open World, FPS, Post-apocalyptic, Survival, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $41.99 — $32.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, controller and input (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSSurvivalShooterExplorationStory RichFirst-PersonImmersive SimRealistic
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Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and First-Person.
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 Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric, Action, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSStory RichFirst-PersonShooterStealthSurvival
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Crysis Remastered
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Stealth.
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 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (77% of 17,722)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Shooter, Sci-fi, Stealth — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $10.49 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSShooterStealthSandboxRealisticFirst-PersonSurvival
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Homefront: The Revolution
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
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 Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Open World, Shooter, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSShooterFirst-PersonStealthSurvivalStory Rich
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Rise of the Tomb Raider
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Exploration, Story Rich and Survival.
Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.
Rise of the Tomb Raider at a glance Released 2015 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 94% positive of 155,369 Price $4.49 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (94% of 155,369)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $4.49 — $5.50 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:ExplorationStory RichSurvivalStealthShooterGreat Soundtrack
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Stealth and Survival.
Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.
The Evil Within 2 at a glance Released 2017 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 92% positive of 30,959 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 30,959)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:Story RichStealthSurvivalShooterFirst-PersonGreat Soundtrack
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Medal of Honor
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2010).
Fight Today's War: Elite Special Forces in a gritty combat campaign using the surgical tactics of Tier 1 Operators combined with the sledgehammer force of Army Rangers.
Medal of Honor at a glance Released 2010 Studio Electronic Arts Player sentiment 77% positive of 11,183 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (77% of 11,183)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:FPSShooterFirst-PersonRealisticControllerStealthStory Rich
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Stealth and Exploration.
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider at a glance Released 2018 Studio Crystal Dynamics Player sentiment 85% positive of 87,978 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (85% of 87,978)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $5.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:Story RichStealthExplorationSurvivalShooterGreat Soundtrack
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Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Story Rich, Stealth and Exploration.
As Lara Croft races to save the world from a Maya apocalypse, she must become the Tomb Raider she is destined to be.
Shadow of the Tomb Raider: Definitive Edition at a glance Released 2018 Studio Eidos-Montréal Player sentiment 85% positive of 87,994 Price $5.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (85% of 87,994)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $5.99 — $4.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:Story RichStealthExplorationSurvivalShooterGreat Soundtrack
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Far Cry Primal
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Survival, First-Person and Exploration.
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
Far Cry Primal at a glance Released 2016 Studio Ubisoft Kyiv Player sentiment 86% positive of 41,126 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 41,126)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Survival, Action, Adventure, Hunting — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:SurvivalFirst-PersonExplorationFPSStealthShooter
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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Shooter and Sandbox.
Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.
Hitman 2: Silent Assassin at a glance Released 2002 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 4,890 Price $8.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (82% of 4,890)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Third Person, Assassin, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $8.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Far Cry 2:StealthShooterSandboxGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonFPSStory Rich
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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Shooter, Stealth and FPS.
Lead your elite team of Ghosts in this tactical third-person shooter. Explore a massive open world, infiltrate and destroy the deadly Santa Blanca cartel, and save Bolivia and its people.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands at a glance Released 2017 Studio Ubisoft Paris Player sentiment 78% positive of 113,815 Price $49.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (78% of 113,815)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Open World, Shooter, Co-op, Stealth, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $49.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:ShooterStealthFPSSurvivalSandboxFirst-Person
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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Stealth, Story Rich and First-Person.
You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided at a glance Released 2016 Studio Eidos Montreal Player sentiment 76% positive of 42,238 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (76% of 42,238)
Matches Far Cry 2 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, Stealth, RPG, Sci-fi, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry 2: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry 2:StealthStory RichFirst-PersonImmersive SimFPSGreat SoundtrackShooter
Common questions
What game is most like Far Cry 2?
Far Cry, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric. 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 Far Cry 2" 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 Far Cry 2. 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.