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24 games like Just Cause 3 (2026)

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

Every game below overlaps with Just Cause 3 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 Just Cause 3 on a map

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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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The short version

  • Closest match: Just Cause 2, which made by the same studio, Avalanche Studios.
  • Just Cause 3 is tagged Open World, Action, Destruction, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooter, 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.
  • 2 are from the same studio: Just Cause 2, Just Cause 4 Reloaded.

Why players value Just Cause 3

The five things Steam players tag Just Cause 3 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. Open World
  2. Action
  3. Destruction
  4. Third-Person Shooter
  5. Multiplayer
Just Cause 3 at a glance
ReceptionVery Positive on Steam (84% of 127,859)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$19.99

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

  1. 1

    Just Cause 2

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Avalanche Studios; both open world and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including Sandbox, Third Person and Third-Person Shooter.

    Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.

    Just Cause 2 at a glance
    Released2010StudioAvalanche Studios
    Player sentiment91% positive of 51,583Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 51,583)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Destruction, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Sandbox, Third Person, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:SandboxThird PersonThird-Person ShooterShooterDestructionExplorationFunnyModdable

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  2. 2

    Just Cause 4 Reloaded

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Avalanche Studios; both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Destruction, Sandbox and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2018).

    Rogue agent Rico Rodriguez journeys to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder!

    Just Cause 4 Reloaded at a glance
    Released2018StudioAvalanche Studios
    Player sentiment62% positive of 32,247PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (62% of 32,247)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Destruction, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Destruction, Singleplayer, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:DestructionSandboxThird-Person ShooterShooterPhysicsFunnyThird PersonComedy

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  3. 3

    Rise of the Tomb Raider

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Exploration and Third-Person Shooter; published by the same company; released around the same time (2015).

    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
    Released2015StudioCrystal Dynamics
    Player sentiment94% positive of 155,369Price$4.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 155,369)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Action, Female Protagonist, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $4.49 — $15.50 cheaper

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

    Shared with Just Cause 3:Third PersonExplorationThird-Person ShooterParkourShooterRPGGreat Soundtrack

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  4. 4

    Sleeping Dogs

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Sandbox and Great Soundtrack; published by the same company.

    As Wei Shen, an undercover cop trying to take down the Triads, you'll have to fight your way up the organization without blowing your cover.

    Sleeping Dogs at a glance
    ReleasedNot recordedStudioUnited Front Games
    Player sentiment94% positive of 17,264PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 17,264)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Martial Arts, Third Person, Crime — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:Third PersonSandboxGreat SoundtrackParkourRPGThird-Person ShooterShooter

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  5. 5

    Fallout 4

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Exploration, RPG and Shooter; released around the same time (2015).

    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
    Released2015StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment81% positive of 428,604Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (81% of 428,604)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Exploration, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:ExplorationRPGShooterSandboxGreat SoundtrackThird PersonThird-Person Shooter

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  6. 6

    Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Destruction, Physics and Third Person.

    Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to take the role of an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force.

    Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition at a glance
    Released2009StudioVolition
    Player sentiment90% positive of 7,702PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 7,702)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Destruction, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Destruction, Action, Physics, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:DestructionPhysicsThird PersonThird-Person ShooterSandboxShooterGreat SoundtrackFunny

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  7. 7

    Saints Row: The Third

    Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Comedy, Third-Person Shooter and Funny; released around the same time (2011).

    Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!

    Saints Row: The Third at a glance
    Released2011StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment96% positive of 69,665Price$2.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 69,665)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Comedy, Co-op, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $2.49 — $17.50 cheaper

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

    Shared with Just Cause 3:ComedyThird-Person ShooterFunnySandboxThird PersonGreat SoundtrackShooterRPG

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  8. 8

    Grand Theft Auto V

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Shooter and Third-Person Shooter; released around the same time (2013).

    Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

    Grand Theft Auto V at a glance
    Released2013StudioRockstar Toronto
    Player sentiment83% positive of 218,663Price$19.79

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 218,663)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Multiplayer, Crime, Mature — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $19.79 — about the same price

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

    Shared with Just Cause 3:Third PersonShooterThird-Person ShooterSandboxComedyFunnyModdable

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  9. 9

    Bully: Scholarship Edition

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Comedy and Great Soundtrack.

    Bully tells the story of mischievous 15-year-old Jimmy Hopkins as he goes through the hilarity and awkwardness of adolescence. Beat the jocks at dodge ball, play pranks on the preppies, save the nerds, kiss the girl and navigate the social hierarchy in the worst school around.

    Bully: Scholarship Edition at a glance
    Released2008StudioRockstar New England
    Player sentiment84% positive of 41,932Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 41,932)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Adventure, Third Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:Third PersonComedyGreat SoundtrackFunnySandboxExplorationRPG

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  10. 10

    Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including RPG, Moddable and Exploration.

    Prepare for the Future™ With Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival.

    Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition at a glance
    Released2009StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment82% positive of 56,132Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (82% of 56,132)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Action

    Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:RPGModdableExplorationSandboxThird PersonShooterGreat Soundtrack

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  11. 11

    Just Cause

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, Third Person and Sandbox.

    Your world...Your rules!

    Just Cause at a glance
    Released2006StudioAvalanche Studios Group
    Player sentiment66% positive of 5,323Price$6.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: Mixed (66% of 5,323)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Action, Open World, Shooter, Third Person, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $6.99 — $13.00 cheaper

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

    Shared with Just Cause 3:ShooterThird PersonSandboxThird-Person ShooterGreat SoundtrackFunnyRPG

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  12. 12

    Sunset Overdrive

    Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Parkour, Third-Person Shooter and Funny; released around the same time (2018).

    Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.

    Sunset Overdrive at a glance
    Released2018StudioInsomniac Games
    Player sentiment90% positive of 14,457Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (90% of 14,457)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 3 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Parkour, Character Customization, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:ParkourThird-Person ShooterFunnyComedyGreat SoundtrackThird PersonShooterSandbox

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  13. 13

    Fable Anniversary

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Third Person and Comedy; released around the same time (2014).

    FOR EVERY CHOICE, A CONSEQUENCE.Fully re-mastered with HD visuals and audio, Fable Anniversary is a stunning rendition of the original game that will delight faithful fans and new players alike! The all new Heroic difficulty setting will test the mettle of even the most hardcore Fable fan.

    Fable Anniversary at a glance
    Released2014StudioLionhead Studios
    Player sentiment86% positive of 16,542Price$10.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 16,542)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Action

    Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Adventure, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $10.49 — $9.50 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:RPGThird PersonComedyGreat SoundtrackSandboxFunny

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  14. 14

    Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Third-Person Shooter and Moddable.

    Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez all have one thing in common - they live in the worst city in America. Liberty City worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.

    Grand Theft Auto IV: The Complete Edition at a glance
    Released2020StudioRockstar North
    Player sentiment83% positive of 202,430Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 202,430)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Crime — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:Third PersonThird-Person ShooterModdableSandboxShooterPhysicsFunny

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  15. 15

    Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Third-Person Shooter and Moddable.

    PLEASE NOTE: Microsoft no longer supports creating Games for Windows-LIVE accounts within Grand Theft Auto IV. You can create an account through and then log into your account in game. This standalone retail title spans three distinct stories, interwoven to create one of the most unique and engaging single-player experiences of this...

    Grand Theft Auto IV: Complete Edition at a glance
    ReleasedNot recordedStudioRockstar North
    Player sentiment83% positive of 202,491PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 202,491)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Automobile Sim, Multiplayer, Crime — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:Third PersonThird-Person ShooterModdableSandboxShooterPhysicsFunny

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  16. 16

    Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Shooter and Third-Person Shooter.

    Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

    Grand Theft Auto V Enhanced at a glance
    Released2025StudioRockstar North
    Player sentiment83% positive of 219,023Price$19.79

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Very Positive (83% of 219,023)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Multiplayer, Crime, Mature — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $19.79 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:Third PersonShooterThird-Person ShooterSandboxComedyFunnyModdable

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  17. 17

    Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator

    Why it matched: both open world; shares 8 player tags including Physics, Shooter and Third-Person Shooter.

    Play solo or in up to 10-player multiplayer co-op! Flashing Lights is an open world police, firefighting and EMS simulator game with plenty of opportunity for role-play or more relaxed fun with friends. Become the law or save lives! Discover leagues of player-created mods!

    Flashing Lights - Police, Firefighting, Emergency Services (EMS) Simulator at a glance
    Released2023StudioNils Jakrins
    Player sentiment79% positive of 18,679Price$3.74

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (79% of 18,679)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 5 of 5 — Open World, Action, Destruction, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Adventure, Driving, Simulation, Automobile Sim, Physics — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $3.74 — $16.25 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:PhysicsShooterThird-Person ShooterDestructionRPGSandboxThird PersonExploration

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  18. 18

    Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Third Person, Shooter and Sandbox.

    Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City includes both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony together and does not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play.

    Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City at a glance
    Released2010StudioRockstar North / Toronto
    Player sentiment74% positive of 10,072PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: Mostly Positive (74% of 10,072)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Open World, Action, Automobile Sim, Third Person, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:Third PersonShooterSandboxThird-Person ShooterGreat SoundtrackComedyModdable

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  19. 19

    HITMAN 2

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Third Person, Sandbox and Shooter; released around the same time (2018).

    Travel the globe and track your targets across exotic sandbox locations in HITMAN™ 2. From sun-drenched streets to dark and dangerous rainforests, nowhere is safe from the world’s most creative assassin, Agent 47 in the ultimate spy thriller story.

    HITMAN 2 at a glance
    Released2018StudioIO Interactive A/S
    Player sentiment91% positive of 74,796PriceNot listed

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 74,796)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 4 of 5 — Open World, Action, Third-Person Shooter, Multiplayer

    Why players like it: Stealth, Assassin, Action, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:Third PersonSandboxShooterThird-Person ShooterFunnyGreat Soundtrack

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  20. 20

    Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sandbox, Physics and Shooter.

    Do you like hot dogs? How about horseshoes? Hand grenades? (everyone likes hand grenades) Anyway, we've got all that, and guns. SO MANY GUNS. So if you like ordnance, meat, and far too many groan-worthy puns, this is the VR sandbox game for you.

    Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades at a glance
    Released2026StudioRUST LTD.
    Player sentiment97% positive of 23,882Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 23,882)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 2 of 5 — Action, Destruction

    Why players like it: Sandbox, VR, Physics, Shooter, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:SandboxPhysicsShooterFunnyModdableComedyDestruction

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  21. 21

    Fallout: New Vegas

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Moddable and Exploration.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    Fallout: New Vegas at a glance
    Released2010StudioObsidian Entertainment
    Player sentiment96% positive of 261,194Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 261,194)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Action

    Why players like it: Open World, RPG, Post-apocalyptic, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)

    Shared with Just Cause 3:RPGModdableExplorationSandboxShooterThird Person

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  22. 22

    The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Great Soundtrack and Moddable.

    The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind® Game of the Year Edition includes Morrowind plus all of the content from the Bloodmoon and Tribunal expansions. The original Mod Construction Set is not included in this package. An epic, open-ended single-player RPG, Morrowind allows you to create and play any kind of character imaginable.

    The Elder Scrolls III: Morrowind Game of the Year Edition at a glance
    Released2009StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment95% positive of 28,571Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 28,571)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Action

    Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Classic, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:RPGGreat SoundtrackModdableExplorationSandboxThird Person

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    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009)

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Moddable and Exploration.

    PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition, released in 2009. ---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition (2009) at a glance
    Released2009StudioBethesda Game Studios
    Player sentiment95% positive of 52,982Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 52,982)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Action

    Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:RPGModdableExplorationGreat SoundtrackSandboxThird Person

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    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009)

    Why it matched: both open world and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including RPG, Moddable and Exploration.

    PUBLISHER UPDATE - This is the product page for The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Deluxe Edition, released in 2009.---The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion® Game of the Year Edition presents one of the best RPGs of all time like never before. Step inside the most richly detailed and vibrant game-world ever created.

    The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Game of the Year Edition Deluxe (2009) at a glance
    Released2009StudioBethesda Game Studios®
    Player sentiment95% positive of 52,989Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 52,989)

    Matches Just Cause 3 on: 2 of 5 — Open World, Action

    Why players like it: RPG, Open World, Fantasy, Singleplayer, Moddable — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Just Cause 3: $19.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Just Cause 3:RPGModdableExplorationGreat SoundtrackSandboxThird Person

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Common questions

What game is most like Just Cause 3?

Just Cause 2, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Avalanche Studios. 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 Just Cause 3" 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 Just Cause 3. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

What else did the makers of Just Cause 3 do?

Just Cause 2, Just Cause 4 Reloaded are also from Avalanche Studios, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

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

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