6. Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead
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Games like Arma 3
20 games, the closest and most played first.
What to consider
Summarized by AIArma 3 players want a big military sandbox where realism matters and the community builds on top of it. These picks fit different parts of that: Arma Reforger is the sibling, Insurgency titles and Call of Duty narrow it to tactical fights, and Onward brings the same ideas into VR.
Closest in spirit, with a Cold War setting. It offers highly realistic weapons, expansive terrains and plenty of customization, with multiplayer, co-op and single-player modes, and you can reshape nearly every part with mods from its in-game Workshop. It also lets you battle other players or AI, so you can choose between a PvP night and a co-op mission.
Standout features
- Cold War sandbox
- In-game Workshop mods
- Multiplayer, co-op, solo
2. Insurgency: Sandstorm
Best for players who want a punishing realistic firefight rather than a huge map.
90 votes
A tighter, harder fight than a sprawling sandbox. Death is instant and ammunition is precious, so skill and coordination win. You push through war-torn streets to secure objectives under artillery strikes. Expect shorter engagements and bigger consequences for every mistake, with HDR audio that heightens the fear.
Standout features
- Deadly ballistics
- Artillery strikes
- Objective pushes
Realism at close range. Teams fight for strongholds and enemy supply in a Source Engine game that is competitive and multiplayer, as well as cooperative, balancing one-life action with longer fights. It is a smaller commitment than a full sandbox, and the one-life tension keeps each round focused on survival.
Standout features
- Close quarters combat
- Source Engine based
- One-life action
4. Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare®
Best for players who want a quicker military shooter with a campaign.
155 votes
A far more arcade-like option that still covers solo and team play. You can run a campaign or build a team online, with Special Ops challenges and a mix of multiplayer maps and modes. Expect quick matches rather than a simulation of weapons and assets.
Standout features
- Campaign mode
- Special Ops challenges
- Multiplayer modes
The same tactical interest, in virtual reality. You squad up for competitive PvP, co-op PvE or solo play, including 4-player co-op missions, using realistic weaponry and combat mechanics across a large variety of maps. It needs VR hardware, so it is a pick for players who own it.
Standout features
- VR tactical shooter
- Four-player co-op missions
- Realistic weaponry
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