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24 games like Hired Ops (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Hired Ops 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.

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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: POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter, which both war and atmospheric.
  • Hired Ops is tagged FPS, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Action, Shooter, Modern, First-Person, Massively Multiplayer 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.
  • 7 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.

Why players value Hired Ops

The five things Steam players tag Hired Ops 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. FPS
  2. Multiplayer
  3. Free to Play
  4. Action
  5. Shooter
Hired Ops at a glance
ReceptionMixed on Steam (68% of 16,150)
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

    POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter

    Why it matched: both war and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2020).

    POLYGON is a tactical multiplayer team 1st person shooter. Using various weapons, you will battle with up to 32 players on large-scale maps. Properly managing your arsenal and skills, you will lead your team to victory!

    POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter at a glance
    Released2020StudioRedaster Studio
    Player sentiment75% positive of 37,008PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (75% of 37,008)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:Free to PlayFPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonPvPMassively MultiplayerEarly Access

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  2. 2

    Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)

    Why it matched: both war, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.

    The new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty® series, delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower and transports them to the most treacherous hotspots...

    Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) at a glance
    Released2007StudioInfinity Ward
    Player sentiment94% positive of 27,089Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 27,089)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:FPSShooterFirst-PersonMilitaryPvPModernController

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  3. 3

    Insurgency: Sandstorm

    Why it matched: both war, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military; released around the same time (2018).

    Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.

    Insurgency: Sandstorm at a glance
    Released2018StudioNew World Interactive
    Player sentiment85% positive of 133,079Price$29.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 133,079)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerChoices Matter

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  4. 4

    Squad

    Why it matched: both war and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Military, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2020).

    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 Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:MilitaryFPSShooterFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerModernPvP

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  5. 5

    CRSED: F.O.A.D.

    Why it matched: both war and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Battle Royale, Free to Play and Shooter; released around the same time (2018).

    CRSED: Cuisine Royale – is a brutal MMO last-man-standing shooter with realistic weaponry, elements of lethal mystic forces and incredible superpowers!

    CRSED: F.O.A.D. at a glance
    Released2018StudioDarkflow Software
    Player sentiment79% positive of 38,607PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 38,607)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: Battle Royale, Free to Play, Multiplayer, Open World, Survival — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Hired Ops: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:Battle RoyaleFree to PlayShooterFPSMassively MultiplayerPvPFirst-Person

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  6. 6

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009)

    Why it matched: both war, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.

    The most-anticipated game of the year and the sequel to the best-selling first-person action game of all time, Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2009) at a glance
    Released2009StudioInfinity Ward
    Player sentiment93% positive of 60,880Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 60,880)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:FPSShooterFirst-PersonMilitaryPvPController

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  7. 7

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

    Why it matched: both war and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military; released around the same time (2019).

    Experience a visceral Campaign or assemble your team in the ultimate online playground with multiple Special Ops challenges and a mix of Multiplayer maps and modes.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare at a glance
    Released2019StudioSledgehammer Games
    Player sentiment79% positive of 44,794Price$59.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 44,794)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: $59.99 — $59.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, will not launch or install, performance and stutter, servers and connection (details)

    Shared with Hired Ops:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonModernPvPBattle Royale

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  8. 8

    Battlefield V

    Why it matched: both war and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military; released around the same time (2018).

    This is the ultimate Battlefield V experience. Enter mankind’s greatest conflict with the complete arsenal of weapons, vehicles, and gadgets plus the best customization content of Year 1 and 2.

    Battlefield V at a glance
    Released2018StudioDICE
    Player sentiment71% positive of 269,697Price$49.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (71% of 269,697)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: $49.99 — $49.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)

    Shared with Hired Ops:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonMassively MultiplayerPvPBattle Royale

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  9. 9

    Medal of Honor

    Why it matched: both war, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military.

    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
    Released2010StudioElectronic Arts
    Player sentiment77% positive of 11,183Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (77% of 11,183)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: $19.99 — $19.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonModernController

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  10. 10

    Battlefield 3

    Why it matched: both war, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Shooter, FPS and First-Person.

    Enjoy total freedom to fight the way you want. Explore 29 massive multiplayer maps and use loads of vehicles, weapons, and gadgets to help you turn up the heat. Every second of battle gets you closer to unlocking tons of extras and moving up in the Ranks. So get in the action.

    Battlefield 3 at a glance
    Released2011StudioDICE
    Player sentiment72% positive of 19,290Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (72% of 19,290)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install, launchers, accounts and anti-cheat, crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)

    Shared with Hired Ops:ShooterFPSFirst-PersonPvPMilitaryController

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  11. 11

    WARMODE

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

    Free to play shooter about the confrontation of two irreconcilable sides, represented by the government military housings and the armed hirelings. Try your hand at virtual battles with off-scale dynamics and hurricane gameplay in the spirit of the classical shooters.

    WARMODE at a glance
    Released2019StudioNovalink
    Player sentiment62% positive of 16,311PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.8/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 16,311)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonEarly AccessMassively MultiplayerController

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  12. 12

    World War 3

    Why it matched: both war and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Military; released around the same time (2022).

    World War 3 is a free-to-play tactical online multiplayer FPS where the world is your battleground. Outgun the enemy in thrilling, team-based skirmishes with a huge arsenal of weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and drones at your disposal.

    World War 3 at a glance
    Released2022StudioNew Generation Games
    Player sentiment54% positive of 54,564PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: Mixed (54% of 54,564)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Hired Ops: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:Free to PlayFPSMilitaryPvPShooterModernFirst-Person

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  13. 13

    Dreamspring

    Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Early Access, First-Person and Shooter.

    Dreamspring is a dark fantasy styled, open world dungeon crawler inspired by games like Morrowind and King's Field. Explore a dying kingdom and it's different realms in first person action combat, styled in a mix of retro and vaporwave aesthetics.

    Dreamspring at a glance
    Released2026StudioBillyfighter
    Player sentiment93% positive of 56Price$12.59

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 56)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Shooter

    Why players like it: Early Access, RPG, Dark Fantasy, Atmospheric, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Hired Ops: $12.59 — $12.59 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:Early AccessFirst-PersonShooterExplorationFPSChoices MatterController

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  14. 14

    Black Squad

    Why it matched: both war; shares 8 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 Hired Ops on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:Free to PlayFPSShooterEarly AccessFirst-PersonMilitaryPvPMassively Multiplayer

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  15. 15

    Battlefield 4

    Why it matched: both war and story-rich; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military.

    Embrace unrivaled destruction in Battlefield 4™. Revel in the glorious chaos of all-out war packed with rewarding, tactical challenges in an interactive environment.

    Battlefield 4 at a glance
    Released2013StudioDICE
    Player sentiment85% positive of 81,609Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 81,609)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)

    Shared with Hired Ops:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonPvPMassively MultiplayerController

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  16. 16

    Pixel Strike 3D

    Why it matched: both war; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2020).

    Pixel Strike 3D is a Multiplayer First-Person Shooter that features fast-paced gameplay and a wide variety of player customization. Battle friends and foes from all around the world in over 20 unique game modes, with over 70 available weapons.

    Pixel Strike 3D at a glance
    Released2020StudioVulcron
    Player sentiment74% positive of 12,507PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 12,507)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonMilitaryPvPBattle RoyaleMassively Multiplayer

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  17. 17

    Ironsight

    Why it matched: both war; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2019).

    Online FPS game, near future background, Resource Warfare between Military Forces and PMC. More than 50 kinds of original weapons with customization option. Use Peripheral objects, Tactical drones, Active objects to experience dynamic warfare.

    Ironsight at a glance
    Released2019StudioWipleGames Inc.,
    Player sentiment73% positive of 22,298PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (73% of 22,298)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Action, Shooter

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

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:Free to PlayFPSShooterBattle RoyaleControllerPvPFirst-PersonMilitary

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  18. 18

    World of Warplanes

    Why it matched: both war and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Military and PvP; released around the same time (2022).

    World of Warplanes is an aerial combat MMO action game set in the Golden Age of military aviation. The game throws players into a never-ending battle for dominance of the skies.

    World of Warplanes at a glance
    Released2022StudioWargaming Group Limited
    Player sentiment70% positive of 5,651PriceFree

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (70% of 5,651)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: Flight, FPS, Third-Person Shooter, Cold War, Military — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Hired Ops: Free — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:FPSMilitaryPvPShooterFirst-PersonController

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  19. 19

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

    Why it matched: both war, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military; released around the same time (2022).

    The Call of Duty® experience supports Modern Warfare® 4, Black Ops 7 and Call of Duty®: Warzone™.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II at a glance
    Released2022StudioTreyarch
    Player sentiment59% positive of 780,594PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mixed (59% of 780,594)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)

    Shared with Hired Ops:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonModern

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  20. 20

    The Culling

    Why it matched: both atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Battle Royale, First-Person and Early Access; released around the same time (2017).

    Battle Royale is back! In a remote island paradise, 16 contestants have 25 minutes to explore, scavenge items, craft weapons, build traps, hunt and kill each other. Only one will be crowned the winner, do you have the guts to survive?

    The Culling at a glance
    Released2017StudioXaviant
    Player sentiment57% positive of 17,224PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.5/10 · Steam: Mixed (57% of 17,224)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Action

    Why players like it: Survival, Multiplayer, Action, Battle Royale, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:Battle RoyaleFirst-PersonEarly AccessPvPFPSBloodFree to PlayMassively Multiplayer

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  21. 21

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (2017)

    Why it matched: both war, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 5 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military; released around the same time (2017).

    One of the most critically-acclaimed games in history, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is back, remastered in true high-definition, featuring improved textures, physically based rendering, high-dynamic range lighting and much more.

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (2017) at a glance
    Released2017StudioRaven Software
    Player sentiment54% positive of 15,762Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.3/10 · Steam: Mixed (54% of 15,762)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

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

    Price vs Hired Ops: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonController

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  22. 22

    Survarium

    Why it matched: both atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Shooter.

    Survarium is a post-apocalyptic online FPS game. If you are looking for a shooter where skills matter, look no further! The opposing players and deadly anomalies will never stop you on the way to victory, right? Then start playing now for free!

    Survarium at a glance
    Released2015StudioVostok Games
    Player sentiment55% positive of 25,266PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.4/10 · Steam: Mixed (55% of 25,266)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: Free to Play, Survival, Multiplayer, FPS, Post-apocalyptic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:Free to PlayFPSShooterFirst-PersonPvPEarly AccessMassively MultiplayerExploration

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    BattleBit Remastered

    Why it matched: both war; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Military; released around the same time (2023).

    BattleBit Remastered is a low-poly, massive multiplayer FPS, supporting 254 players per server. Battle on a near-fully destructible map with various vehicles!

    BattleBit Remastered at a glance
    Released2023StudioSgtOkiDoki
    Player sentiment82% positive of 146,375Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 146,375)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter, Military, Destruction — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Hired Ops: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:FPSShooterMilitaryMassively MultiplayerPvPFirst-PersonEarly Access

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    Deceit

    Why it matched: both story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including PvP, Free to Play and Choices Matter; released around the same time (2017).

    Test your instincts at trust and deception in an action-filled, multiplayer first-person shooter. You wake up in unknown surroundings to the sound of the Game Master’s unfamiliar voice, surrounded by five others. A third of your group have been infected with a virus, but who will escape?

    Deceit at a glance
    Released2017StudioWorld Makers
    Player sentiment79% positive of 92,193PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 92,193)

    Matches Hired Ops on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Free to Play, Action, Shooter

    Why players like it: PvP, Multiplayer, Horror, Social Deduction, Free to Play — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Hired Ops:PvPFree to PlayChoices MatterShooterFPSFirst-Person

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Common questions

What game is most like Hired Ops?

POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter, on the evidence we have. It both war 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 Hired Ops" 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 Hired Ops. 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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