Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Far Cry (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Far Cry 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 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
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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: Metro: Last Light, which both open world, survival, horror, stealth, science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult.
- Far Cry is tagged FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World, First-Person, Singleplayer, Difficult 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
The five things Steam players tag Far Cry 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.
- FPS
- Action
- Classic
- Shooter
- Open World
| Reception | on Steam (82% of 11,764) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes |
| 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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Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, stealth, science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror.
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 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Shooter, Open World
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric, Action, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Far Cry:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterStealthSurvivalSci-fi
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The Evil Within
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival, horror, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Survival and Zombies.
Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.
The Evil Within at a glance Released 2014 Studio Tango Gameworks Player sentiment 85% positive of 33,579 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (85% of 33,579)
Matches Far Cry on: 3 of 5 — Action, Shooter, Open World
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Gore, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install, visual glitches (details)
Shared with Far Cry:HorrorSurvivalZombiesStealthDifficultShooterStory Rich
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The Evil Within 2
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival, horror, stealth, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Story Rich and Zombies.
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 on: 3 of 5 — Action, Shooter, Open World
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Psychological Horror, Story Rich, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:HorrorStory RichZombiesStealthSurvivalShooterFirst-PersonGreat Soundtrack
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Alien: Isolation
Why it matched: both survival, horror, stealth, science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Stealth.
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 Far Cry on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Shooter
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, Sci-fi, Aliens, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $11.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:HorrorSci-fiStealthFirst-PersonSurvivalDifficultGreat SoundtrackFPS
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Prey
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sci-fi, Horror and FPS.
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 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Open World
Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:Sci-fiHorrorFPSFirst-PersonStory RichStealthGreat Soundtrack
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Metro Exodus
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, 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 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Shooter, Open World
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Singleplayer, Open World, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:FPSStory RichFirst-PersonHorrorSurvivalShooterStealthGreat Soundtrack
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Hello Neighbor
Why it matched: both open world, survival, horror, stealth, story-rich and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Sandbox and Stealth.
Hello Neighbor is a Stealth Horror Game about sneaking into your neighbor's house and figuring out what he's hiding in the basement. Play against an advanced AI that learns from your actions.
Hello Neighbor at a glance Released 2017 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 86% positive of 32,548 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 32,548)
Matches Far Cry on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Action
Why players like it: Horror, Sandbox, Stealth, First-Person, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Far Cry:HorrorSandboxStealthFirst-PersonStory RichDifficultSurvivalFPS
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Resident Evil
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Classic; released around the same time (2002).
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Resident Evil at a glance Released 2002 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,244 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 36,244)
Matches Far Cry on: 3 of 5 — Action, Classic, Shooter
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Zombies, Horror, Classic, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Far Cry:ZombiesHorrorClassicSurvivalStory RichDifficultShooterGreat Soundtrack
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Dying Light
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival, horror, stealth and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, Horror and First-Person.
First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.
Dying Light at a glance Released 2015 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 95% positive of 494,569 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 494,569)
Matches Far Cry on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Open World
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival Horror, Horror, Online Co-Op, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $24.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Far Cry:ZombiesHorrorFirst-PersonSurvivalFPSStealthStory Rich
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Crysis 2 - Maximum Edition
Why it matched: both open world, survival, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Shooter.
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 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Shooter, Open World
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Sci-fi, Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $29.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:FPSSci-fiShooterStealthFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackStory RichSurvival
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Half-Life 2
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Classic; released around the same time (2004).
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Half-Life 2 at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 278,618 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.0/10 · Steam: (98% of 278,618)
Matches Far Cry on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Classic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Far Cry:FPSSci-fiClassicStory RichShooterFirst-PersonZombiesGreat Soundtrack
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Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, stealth, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Classic and Shooter; released around the same time (2007).
World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein at a glance Released 2007 Studio Gray Matter Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 9,299 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 9,299)
Matches Far Cry on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, World War II, Classic, Supernatural — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $4.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:FPSClassicShooterFirst-PersonHorrorZombiesStealthSci-fi
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Transmissions: Element 120
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, survival, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, Zombies and Horror.
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 Far Cry on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Shooter, Open World
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Shooter, Zombies, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:ShooterZombiesHorrorFirst-PersonFPSSurvivalSci-fi
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Resident Evil
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Classic.
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Resident Evil at a glance Released 1996 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,244 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (92% of 36,244)
Matches Far Cry on: 3 of 5 — Action, Classic, Shooter
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Zombies, Horror, Classic, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Far Cry:ZombiesHorrorClassicSurvivalStory RichDifficultShooterGreat Soundtrack
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Hitman 2: Silent Assassin
Why it matched: both open world, stealth, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Stealth, Classic and Shooter; released around the same time (2002).
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 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter
Why players like it: Stealth, Action, Third Person, Assassin, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $8.99 — $1.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Far Cry:StealthClassicShooterSandboxGreat SoundtrackDifficultFirst-PersonFPS
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Stealth.
Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood at a glance Released 2015 Studio MachineGames Player sentiment 90% positive of 23,595 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 23,595)
Matches Far Cry on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, World War II, Alternate History, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:FPSShooterStealthFirst-PersonZombiesStory RichSci-fiHorror
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Far Cry 2
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 (2008).
You are a gun for hire, trapped in a war-torn African state, stricken with malaria and forced to make deals with corrupt warlords on both sides of the conflict in order to make this country your home. You must identify and exploit your enemies' weaknesses, neutralizing their superior numbers and firepower with surprise, subversion,...
Far Cry 2 at a glance Released 2008 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 76% positive of 18,720 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (76% of 18,720)
Matches Far Cry on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Shooter, Open World
Why players like it: Open World, FPS, Action, Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Far Cry:FPSShooterFirst-PersonSandboxStealthSurvivalStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Prototype
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, horror, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Zombies, Sci-fi and Story Rich.
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.
Prototype at a glance Released 2009 Studio Radical Entertainment Player sentiment 80% positive of 14,163 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (80% of 14,163)
Matches Far Cry on: 2 of 5 — Action, Open World
Why players like it: Action, Open World, Gore, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Far Cry:ZombiesSci-fiStory RichSandboxStealthHorror
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Resident Evil 0
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Zombies and Classic.
Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.
Resident Evil 0 at a glance Released 2016 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 80% positive of 19,622 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (80% of 19,622)
Matches Far Cry on: 3 of 5 — Action, Classic, Shooter
Why players like it: Horror, Zombies, Survival Horror, Adventure, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:HorrorZombiesClassicSurvivalDifficultStory RichGreat SoundtrackShooter
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Half-Life: Source
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Classic and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2004).
Winner of over 50 Game of the Year awards, Half-Life set new standards for action games when it was released in 1998. Half-Life: Source is a digitally remastered version of the critically acclaimed and best selling PC game, enhanced via Source technology to include physics simulation, enhanced effects, and more.
Half-Life: Source at a glance Released 2004 Studio Valve Player sentiment 69% positive of 16,699 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (69% of 16,699)
Matches Far Cry on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Sci-fi, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:FPSClassicSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterZombiesStory RichHorror
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Prototype 2
Why it matched: both zombie, open world, horror, stealth, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Zombies, Sandbox and Sci-fi.
Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!
Prototype 2 at a glance Released 2012 Studio Radical Entertainment Player sentiment 77% positive of 15,839 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 15,839)
Matches Far Cry on: 2 of 5 — Action, Open World
Why players like it: Action, Open World, Gore, Superhero, Violent — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:ZombiesSandboxSci-fiStory RichHorrorStealth
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DOOM
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, atmospheric and difficult; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Great Soundtrack.
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
DOOM at a glance Released 2016 Studio id Software Player sentiment 96% positive of 221,344 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (96% of 221,344)
Matches Far Cry on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Gore, Action, Shooter, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Far Cry:FPSShooterGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonSci-fiHorrorClassicDifficult
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Black Mesa
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and First-Person.
Relive Half-Life.
Black Mesa at a glance Released 2020 Studio Crowbar Collective Player sentiment 95% positive of 144,554 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 144,554)
Matches Far Cry on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Far Cry:FPSSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterClassicStory RichGreat SoundtrackZombies
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Resident Evil: Revelations
Why it matched: both zombie, survival, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Zombies and Survival.
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 Far Cry on: 2 of 5 — Action, Shooter
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Far Cry: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Far Cry:HorrorZombiesSurvivalShooterSci-fiGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
Common questions
What game is most like Far Cry?
Metro: Last Light, on the evidence we have. It both open world, survival, horror, stealth, science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and difficult. 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" 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. 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.