Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like World War 3 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with World War 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 World War 3 on a map
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The short version
- Closest match: POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter, which both war, atmospheric and strategy.
- World War 3 is tagged Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op, Tactical, Military, 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.
- 6 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value World War 3
The five things Steam players tag World War 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.
- Free to Play
- FPS
- Multiplayer
- Realistic
- Online Co-Op
| Reception | on Steam (54% of 54,564) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | Free |
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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POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 11 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 Released 2020 Studio Redaster Studio Player sentiment 75% positive of 37,008 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (75% of 37,008)
Matches World War 3 on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:Free to PlayFPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonTacticalWarTeam-Based
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GROUND BRANCH
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Tactical, Realistic and Military; released around the same time (2026).
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 Released 2026 Studio BlackFoot Studios Player sentiment 84% positive of 24,908 Price $23.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (84% of 24,908)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: Tactical, Realistic, Military, FPS, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $23.99 — $23.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:TacticalRealisticMilitaryFPSShooterFirst-PersonGun CustomizationWar
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Squad
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Military, Realistic and FPS; 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 Released 2020 Studio Offworld Player sentiment 81% positive of 242,753 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (81% of 242,753)
Matches World War 3 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic
Why players like it: Military, Realistic, FPS, Multiplayer, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:MilitaryRealisticFPSTacticalShooterTeam-BasedWarFirst-Person
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Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Realistic; released around the same time (2021).
SGW Contracts 2 is a modern warfare shooter set in the Middle East. Play as Raven, Contract Sniper Assassin, as you take out a series of targets across a dramatic single-player campaign. With extreme-range shots exceeding 1000m, gear up for the most challenging entry to the series yet.
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 at a glance Released 2021 Studio CI Games Player sentiment 84% positive of 14,887 Price $3.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (84% of 14,887)
Matches World War 3 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic
Why players like it: FPS, Sniper, Stealth, Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $3.99 — $3.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:FPSShooterRealisticGun CustomizationTacticalMilitaryFirst-PersonWar
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Insurgency
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Realistic and Tactical.
Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.
Insurgency at a glance Released 2014 Studio New World Interactive Player sentiment 92% positive of 124,644 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (92% of 124,644)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: FPS, Realistic, Tactical, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:FPSRealisticTacticalShooterMilitaryTeam-BasedFirst-PersonWar
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BattleBit Remastered
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 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 Released 2023 Studio SgtOkiDoki Player sentiment 82% positive of 146,375 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (82% of 146,375)
Matches World War 3 on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter, Military, Destruction — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $14.99 — $14.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:FPSShooterMilitaryWarPvPTacticalFirst-PersonTeam-Based
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 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 Released 2019 Studio Sledgehammer Games Player sentiment 79% positive of 44,794 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (79% of 44,794)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: Action, Singleplayer, FPS, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $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 World War 3:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonTacticalModernGun CustomizationPvP
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Pixel Strike 3D
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Free to Play, FPS and Tactical; 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 Released 2020 Studio Vulcron Player sentiment 74% positive of 12,507 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (74% of 12,507)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: Free to Play, FPS, Tactical, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:Free to PlayFPSTacticalShooterFirst-PersonMilitaryPvPOnline Co-Op
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Armored Warfare
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 11 player tags including Realistic, Shooter and War; published by the same company.
Wage war against players from around the world with an unstoppable arsenal of 300+ powerful armored combat vehicles. Compete in PvP tank combat, complete co-op missions, and crush your enemies on breathtaking maps, from scorching deserts to neon-drenched urban jungles.
Armored Warfare at a glance Released 2017 Studio Obsidian Entertainment Player sentiment 63% positive of 5,372 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.6/10 · Steam: (63% of 5,372)
Matches World War 3 on: 3 of 5 — Free to Play, Realistic, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: Realistic, Shooter, Alternate History, War, Online Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:RealisticShooterWarOnline Co-OpModernFree to PlayVehicular CombatPvP
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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 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 Released 2022 Studio Treyarch Player sentiment 59% positive of 780,594 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.4/10 · Steam: (59% of 780,594)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
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 World War 3:FPSShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonWarModernTacticalRealistic
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Ravenfield
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including FPS, War and Shooter.
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 Released 2017 Studio SteelRaven7 Player sentiment 97% positive of 79,971 Price $17.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (97% of 79,971)
Matches World War 3 on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Realistic
Why players like it: FPS, War, Singleplayer, Shooter, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $17.99 — $17.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:FPSWarShooterMilitaryFirst-PersonTeam-BasedTacticalPhysics
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Bodycam
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Realistic and Shooter; released around the same time (2024).
Bodycam is the first tactical multiplayer FPS with a true body-camera view in Unreal Engine 5. Close-quarters combats feel raw and loud. Every angle, callout, and bullet matters. Play Deathmatch, Team Deathmatch, and Wingman on photoreal maps where teamplay, tactics, and clutch skill are key.
Bodycam at a glance Released 2024 Studio Reissad Studio Player sentiment 78% positive of 47,668 Price $33.32 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (78% of 47,668)
Matches World War 3 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic
Why players like it: Early Access, FPS, Realistic, Shooter, Military — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $33.32 — $33.32 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:FPSRealisticShooterMilitaryTeam-BasedPvPFirst-PersonTactical
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Rising Storm 2: Vietnam
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Military and War.
Red Orchestra Series' take on Vietnam: 64-player MP matches; 20+ maps; US Army & Marines, PAVN/NVA, NLF/VC; Australians and ARVN forces; 50+ weapons; 4 flyable helicopters; mines, traps and tunnels; Brutal. Authentic. Gritty. Character customization. And napalm in the morning.
Rising Storm 2: Vietnam at a glance Released 2017 Studio Antimatter Games Player sentiment 87% positive of 59,178 Price $24.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (87% of 59,178)
Matches World War 3 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic
Why players like it: FPS, Wargame, Military, Massively Multiplayer, Cold War — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $24.99 — $24.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:FPSMilitaryWarPvPFirst-PersonTeam-BasedVehicular CombatRealistic
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Zero Hour
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Tactical, Shooter and FPS; released around the same time (2024).
Zero Hour is a tactical FPS with online team-based game play that takes place in a variety of fictional locations interpreted in Bangladesh with Real-life scale & resource management. It brings a grounded, close quarter combat experience to the game.
Zero Hour at a glance Released 2024 Studio AttritoM7 Productions Player sentiment 77% positive of 33,371 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (77% of 33,371)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: Tactical, Shooter, FPS, Realistic, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $9.99 — $9.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:TacticalShooterFPSRealisticMilitaryFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpPvP
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Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and War.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2™ brings the award-winning Battlefield gameplay to the forefront of PC gaming with best-in-class vehicular combat and unexpected "Battlefield moments." New vehicles like the ATV and a transport helicopter allow for all-new multiplayer tactics on the Battlefield. With the Frostbite-enabled Destruction 2.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 at a glance Released 2010 Studio DICE Player sentiment 85% positive of 37,378 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (85% of 37,378)
Matches World War 3 on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Multiplayer, Action, Shooter, War — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:FPSShooterWarTeam-BasedFirst-PersonMilitaryTacticalCombat
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Gray Zone Warfare
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Online Co-Op, Tactical and FPS; released around the same time (2024).
Enter a high-stakes PvE-first open-world tactical shooter set on a quarantined Southeast Asian island torn apart by faction warfare. Deploy as an elite operator, fight solo or with your squad to carry out missions, earn reputation, and explore the truth behind the Event igniting the conflict.
Gray Zone Warfare at a glance Released 2024 Studio MADFINGER Games, a.s. Player sentiment 72% positive of 78,632 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.8/10 · Steam: (72% of 78,632)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: Early Access, Online Co-Op, Tactical, FPS, Realistic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $39.99 — $39.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:Online Co-OpTacticalFPSRealisticShooterFirst-PersonMilitaryWar
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Battlefield 3
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 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 Released 2011 Studio DICE Player sentiment 72% positive of 19,290 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (72% of 19,290)
Matches World War 3 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, FPS — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $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 World War 3:ShooterFPSFirst-PersonTeam-BasedPvPTacticalWarMilitary
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Argo
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 9 player tags including Free to Play, Shooter and FPS.
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 Released 2017 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 51% positive of 10,824 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.0/10 · Steam: (51% of 10,824)
Matches World War 3 on: 5 of 5 — Free to Play, FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
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 World War 3:Free to PlayShooterFPSTacticalWarFirst-PersonRealisticMilitary
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Insurgency: Sandstorm
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Realistic and Shooter; 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 Released 2018 Studio New World Interactive Player sentiment 85% positive of 133,079 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (85% of 133,079)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: FPS, Realistic, Shooter, Military, Tactical — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:FPSRealisticShooterMilitaryTacticalFirst-PersonWarOnline Co-Op
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ARMA 3
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Military, Shooter and Realistic.
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 Released 2013 Studio Bohemia Interactive Player sentiment 90% positive of 294,969 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 294,969)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: Military, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Simulation — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $29.99 — $29.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:MilitaryShooterRealisticFirst-PersonTacticalFPSWarCombat
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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Team-Based.
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive at a glance Released 2012 Studio Valve Player sentiment 86% positive of 9,826,211 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (86% of 9,826,211)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer, Competitive, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report launchers, accounts and anti-cheat (details)
Shared with World War 3:FPSShooterTeam-BasedTacticalFirst-PersonPvPOnline Co-OpMilitary
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Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts
Why it matched: both war, atmospheric and strategy; shares 8 player tags including Shooter, FPS and Military; released around the same time (2019).
Become the ultimate assassin in the most realistic modern warfare sniping game available. Engage in an immersive single-player campaign across large, open-ended maps. Tactical thinking, stealth approach and precision in execution of long shots required.
Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts at a glance Released 2019 Studio CI Games Player sentiment 73% positive of 13,229 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (73% of 13,229)
Matches World War 3 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic
Why players like it: Action, Sniper, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: $2.99 — $2.99 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:ShooterFPSMilitaryFirst-PersonRealisticGun CustomizationTacticalPvP
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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including FPS, PvP and Tactical.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is an elite, tactical team-based shooter where superior planning and execution triumph.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege at a glance Released 2015 Studio Ubisoft Toronto Player sentiment 82% positive of 1,546,025 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (82% of 1,546,025)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: FPS, PvP, Multiplayer, Tactical, e-sports — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:FPSPvPTacticalShooterOnline Co-OpTeam-BasedMilitaryFirst-Person
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Thunder Tier One
Why it matched: both war and strategy; shares 10 player tags including Free to Play, Online Co-Op and Tactical; released around the same time (2021).
Thunder Tier One is a realistic top-down shooter where you join an elite special operations team tasked with stopping a dangerous terrorist organization wreaking havoc across the fictional Eastern European country of Salobia.
Thunder Tier One at a glance Released 2021 Studio KRAFTON, Inc. Player sentiment 69% positive of 5,723 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: (69% of 5,723)
Matches World War 3 on: 4 of 5 — Free to Play, Multiplayer, Realistic, Online Co-Op
Why players like it: Free to Play, Online Co-Op, Top-Down Shooter, Tactical, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs World War 3: Free — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with World War 3:Free to PlayOnline Co-OpTacticalShooterRealisticMilitaryCombatPvP
Common questions
What game is most like World War 3?
POLYGON: Multiplayer Shooter, on the evidence we have. It both war, atmospheric 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 World War 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 World War 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.
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.