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24 games like Gear Up (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Gear Up 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 Gear Up on a map

Compare the whole catalogue

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

24 games have both

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

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

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

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Every point links to that game's entry. The value map and the reception map are fixed views of the same data.

How positions are decided

No paid placement, no favouritism, live third-party data
  • Placed by the published method, not by us. Every coordinate is computed from the axis definitions and weights printed on this site. Nobody moves a point. See the axes.
  • Nothing here is paid for. No sponsored placements, no promoted slots, no arrangement of any kind affects a position. If that ever changes it will be labelled and sit outside the ranking.
  • No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
  • A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
  • Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.

The short version

  • Closest match: DCS World Steam Edition, which both open world, war and strategy.
  • Gear Up is tagged Free to Play, Multiplayer, Robots, Action, Shooter, Building, Tanks, PvP 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.
  • 10 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Gear Up

The five things Steam players tag Gear Up with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Free to Play
  2. Multiplayer
  3. Robots
  4. Action
  5. Shooter
Gear Up at a glance
ReceptionMostly Positive on Steam (75% of 8,339)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
PriceFree

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    DCS World Steam Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Simulation, Free to Play and War; released around the same time (2013).

    Feel the excitement of flying the Su-25T "Frogfoot" attack jet and the TF-51D "Mustang" in the free-to-play Digital Combat Simulator World!

    DCS World Steam Edition at a glance
    Released2013StudioEagle Dynamics SA
    Player sentiment85% positive of 41,014PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 41,014)

    Matches Gear Up on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:SimulationFree to PlayWarShooterSandboxTanksStrategyMassively Multiplayer

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  2. 2

    Iron Front: Digital War Edition

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including War, Tanks and Simulation; released around the same time (2012).

    Command your own troops, man authentic weaponry and take to the sky in deadly warplanes.

    Iron Front: Digital War Edition at a glance
    Released2012StudioX1 Software
    Player sentiment59% positive of 869Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: Mixed (59% of 869)

    Matches Gear Up on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: World War II, War, Military, Tanks, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gear Up: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:WarTanksSimulationFPSShooterThird PersonStrategySandbox

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  3. 3

    Ravenfield

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, War and Shooter; released around the same time (2017).

    Fight upon the Ravenfield together with your Blue allies! Take down those pesky Reds using helicopters, tanks, guns, and active ragdoll physics!

    Ravenfield at a glance
    Released2017StudioSteelRaven7
    Player sentiment97% positive of 79,971Price$17.99

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

    Matches Gear Up on: 2 of 5 — Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: $17.99 — $17.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:FPSWarShooterSandboxFunnyStrategySimulationIndie

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  4. 4

    Call to Arms

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Strategy, War and Shooter; released around the same time (2018).

    Call to Arms offers an innovative mix of real-time strategy and 3rd, as well as 1st person controls. Set in the time of modern warfare, the game offers realistically modeled vehicles and heavy weaponry. Command your troops to victory or fight by yourself in the 3rd or 1st person action mode.

    Call to Arms at a glance
    Released2018StudioDigitalmindsoft
    Player sentiment79% positive of 24,128Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 24,128)

    Matches Gear Up on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: Strategy, Military, Action, RTS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gear Up: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:StrategyWarShooterSimulationFPSSandboxThird PersonIndie

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  5. 5

    Heroes & Generals

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and War; released around the same time (2016).

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

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

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

    Matches Gear Up on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:Free to PlayFPSWarShooterMassively MultiplayerStrategySimulationIndie

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  6. 6

    Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and FPS; released around the same time (2011).

    The genre-defining military sim that began as Operation Flashpoint (2001), now a modernized, 64-bit, cross-platform build for Windows and Linux, with its engine released as open source. Over 2 million copies sold. The Cold War battlefield of Everon and Nogova, remastered for today's hardware.

    Arma: Cold War Assault Remastered at a glance
    Released2011StudioBohemia Interactive
    Player sentiment80% positive of 6,445Price$4.99

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

    Matches Gear Up on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: $4.99 — $4.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:SimulationStrategyFPSWarShooterSandboxThird Person

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  7. 7

    XERA: Survival

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

    Action-focused, open world survival shooter, PvPvE against fellow mercenaries and lethal XOIDS. Raid for resources alone or with team-mates, build and defend your base, stash your gear and survive against the odds. You are the hunters. You are the hunted. And the robots never sleep…

    XERA: Survival at a glance
    Released2021StudioSpotted Kiwi Interactive
    Player sentiment66% positive of 7,941PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.9/10 · Steam: Mixed (66% of 7,941)

    Matches Gear Up on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Robots, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: Base-Building, Open World Survival Craft, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gear Up: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:Free to PlayRobotsBuildingSandboxShooterMassively MultiplayerFPSPvP

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  8. 8

    Totally Accurate Battlegrounds

    Why it matched: both open world and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Massively Multiplayer and Simulation; released around the same time (2018).

    Grab your balloon crossbow and trusty inflatable hammer, because things are about to get wobbly! Be the last weirdo standing in the world-leading physics-based Battle Royale game.

    Totally Accurate Battlegrounds at a glance
    Released2018StudioLandfall
    Player sentiment88% positive of 87,764PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (88% of 87,764)

    Matches Gear Up on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: Multiplayer, Physics, Character Customization, Indie, Massively Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gear Up: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:IndieMassively MultiplayerSimulationStrategyFPSShooterPvPSandbox

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  9. 9

    Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, Strategy and Shooter.

    Three years after the conflict in Chernarus, portrayed in the original Arma 2, a new flashpoint explodes in the Green Sea Region. Coalition forces led by the US Army are deployed to Takistan to quickly restore peace and prevent further civilian casualties.

    Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead at a glance
    Released2010StudioBohemia Interactive
    Player sentiment92% positive of 22,247Price$3.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 22,247)

    Matches Gear Up on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: Simulation, Military, Action, Multiplayer, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gear Up: $3.99 — $3.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:SimulationStrategyShooterFPSWarSandboxThird Person

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  10. 10

    MechWarrior Online Solaris 7

    Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and Robots; released around the same time (2015).

    MechWarrior Online™ Legends is a tactical, 'Mech-based online shooter set in the vast BattleTech Universe. Assume the role of an elite MechWarrior, piloting powerful BattleMechs, fighting for supremacy over the Inner Sphere.

    MechWarrior Online Solaris 7 at a glance
    Released2015StudioPiranha Games Inc.
    Player sentiment80% positive of 12,817PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (80% of 12,817)

    Matches Gear Up on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Robots, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:Free to PlayShooterRobotsSimulationFPSPvPMassively MultiplayerStrategy

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  11. 11

    America's Army: Proving Grounds

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; 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
    Released2013StudioU.S. Army
    Player sentiment79% positive of 11,051PriceFree

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

    Matches Gear Up on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:Free to PlayFPSShooterWarSimulationStrategyMassively Multiplayer

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  12. 12

    ARMA 2

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Simulation, FPS and Strategy.

    Building on 10 years of constant engine development, ARMA II boasts the most realistic combat environment in the world. It models real world ballistics & round deflection, materials penetration, features a realtime day/night cycle and dynamic wind, weather and environmental effects.

    ARMA 2 at a glance
    Released2009StudioBohemia Interactive
    Player sentiment84% positive of 2,114Price$2.59

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 2,114)

    Matches Gear Up on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: Simulation, Military, Action, Multiplayer, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gear Up: $2.59 — $2.59 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Gear Up:SimulationFPSStrategyShooterWarSandboxThird Person

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  13. 13

    Squad 44

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Simulation and Massively Multiplayer; released around the same time (2018).

    Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.

    Squad 44 at a glance
    Released2018StudioOffworld
    Player sentiment74% positive of 25,436Price$19.99

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

    Matches Gear Up on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:FPSSimulationMassively MultiplayerWarStrategyShooterIndie

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  14. 14

    America's Army 3

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and War.

    Download AA3 Today and Become a Member of the elite America's Army Team! America's Army fans and new players alike can now experience America's Army 3, the official U.S. Army game.

    America's Army 3 at a glance
    Released2009StudioU.S. Army
    Player sentiment71% positive of 2,481PriceFree

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

    Matches Gear Up on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:Free to PlayFPSWarSimulationShooterStrategySandbox

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  15. 15

    War Trigger 3

    Why it matched: both open world and war; shares 9 player tags including Shooter, Free to Play and FPS; released around the same time (2015).

    Destroy, smash and blast your way to victory! Use advanced weapons and vehicles to dominate the battlefield.

    War Trigger 3 at a glance
    Released2015StudioRocketeer Games Studio, LLC
    Player sentiment59% positive of 8,144PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: Mixed (59% of 8,144)

    Matches Gear Up on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:ShooterFree to PlayFPSWarTanksSimulationPvPThird Person

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  16. 16

    Argo

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and FPS; released around the same time (2017).

    Jump straight into combat in this official standalone FREE total conversion of Arma 3. Argo is a hardcore tactical first-person shooter, in which you fight across unrestricted terrain, and where a single bullet is all it takes. Master your craft to rank up and become (in)famous on the battlefield.

    Argo at a glance
    Released2017StudioBohemia Interactive
    Player sentiment51% positive of 10,824PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 10,824)

    Matches Gear Up on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:Free to PlayShooterFPSWarMassively MultiplayerSimulationStrategy

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  17. 17

    ARMA 3

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 6 player tags including Shooter, Simulation and FPS; released around the same time (2013).

    Experience true combat gameplay in a massive military sandbox. Deploy with a wide variety of single- and multiplayer content, a massive arsenal of modern weapons and vehicles, and limitless opportunities for content creation. Authentic, diverse, open - Arma 3 sends you to war.

    ARMA 3 at a glance
    Released2013StudioBohemia Interactive
    Player sentiment90% positive of 294,969Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 294,969)

    Matches Gear Up on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Gear Up: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:ShooterSimulationFPSWarStrategySandbox

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  18. 18

    Counter-Strike: Source

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, FPS and PvP.

    Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.

    Counter-Strike: Source at a glance
    Released2004StudioValve
    Player sentiment96% positive of 193,040Price$9.99

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

    Matches Gear Up on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:ShooterFPSPvPWarStrategySimulationSandbox

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  19. 19

    PlanetSide 2

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Massively Multiplayer; 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
    Released2012StudioRogue Planet Games
    Player sentiment80% positive of 74,813PriceFree

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

    Matches Gear Up on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:Free to PlayFPSMassively MultiplayerShooterWarPvPStrategy

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  20. 20

    Black Squad

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2019).

    Black Squad is a free-to-play military first-person-shooter. Players can master their skills and show off their strategies with a wide range of game maps, modes, and weapons to choose from. Join thousands of FPS players worldwide in one of the most played games on Steam!

    Black Squad at a glance
    Released2019StudioVALOFE
    Player sentiment76% positive of 81,225PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (76% of 81,225)

    Matches Gear Up on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:Free to PlayFPSShooterPvPWarMassively MultiplayerStrategy

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  21. 21

    GROUND BRANCH

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Simulation.

    From one of the developers behind the original Rainbow Six® and Ghost Recon® games, comes a thinking-man's first-person shooter featuring in-depth character and weapon customization. Take your time. Think ahead. Get the job done.

    GROUND BRANCH at a glance
    Released2026StudioBlackFoot Studios
    Player sentiment84% positive of 24,908Price$23.99

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

    Matches Gear Up on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: $23.99 — $23.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:FPSShooterSimulationWarIndieStrategySandbox

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  22. 22

    Squad

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and War.

    Squad is a tactical FPS that provides authentic combat experiences through teamwork, communication, and realistic combat. It bridges the gap between arcade shooter and military realism with 100-player battles, combined-arms warfare, and base building.

    Squad at a glance
    Released2020StudioOffworld
    Player sentiment81% positive of 242,753Price$39.99

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

    Matches Gear Up on: 3 of 5 — Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:FPSShooterWarMassively MultiplayerStrategySimulationPvP

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

  23. 23

    Steel Ocean

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, Massively Multiplayer and Simulation; released around the same time (2015).

    It is a free-to-play shooting game.You may choose 6 types of warships used in the WWII to play PvP and PvE naval battle. Start the voyage with your warships and fight for the honor of your fleet!

    Steel Ocean at a glance
    Released2015StudioChangyou.com Limited
    Player sentiment69% positive of 4,451PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Mixed (69% of 4,451)

    Matches Gear Up on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:Free to PlayMassively MultiplayerSimulationWarStrategyShooterSandbox

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  24. 24

    WWII Online

    Why it matched: both open world, war and strategy; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Free to Play.

    WWII Online is a massive, persistent free-to-play MMO FPS driven entirely by players. Fight as Army, Air, or Naval forces and earn Victory Points to access more units. One global server. No scripts. Real outcomes. No zones. Huge world (300,000 km²). ENLIST NOW!

    WWII Online at a glance
    Released2023StudioCornered Rat Software
    Player sentiment51% positive of 3,800PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: Mixed (51% of 3,800)

    Matches Gear Up on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Gear Up: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Gear Up:FPSShooterFree to PlayMassively MultiplayerSimulationStrategyIndie

    Full entryGames like this oneStore page

Common questions

What game is most like Gear Up?

DCS World Steam Edition, on the evidence we have. It both open world, war and strategy. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Gear Up" 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 Gear Up. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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