Destiny Series Alternatives and Similar Games

One of if not the best free-to-play title out there, Warframe is all about that epic sci-fi combat. You basically play as space ninjas called Warframes, of which there are a variety to choose from with each having their own unique abilities. Throughout the game you’ll explore both linear and open-world environments while slashing and shooting your way through diverse enemies. It has received many big updates over the years, and has grown into an amazing third-person looter shooter, so if you don’t mind the amount of grind present here, then Warframe is a beautiful game you have to check out.

Anthem is a third-person action RPG where you explore an online-only open-world as a Freelancer who is equipped with an exosuit called a Javelin. Throughout the game you’ll unlock these armored suits, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Don’t expect any PvP gameplay as Anthem is all about PvE combat, which is greatly executed. A lot of movement is present in Anthem both in fights and off them. Flying in this game is a joy, and is useful aplenty in many battles you’ll either take on solo or with friends. Story-based missions can be beaten alone or with friends; there are dungeons called Strongholds to take on, and you can simply enjoy flying through the game’s beautiful open-world in Freeplay mode. If you want exciting, satisfying action and traversal then Anthem is top-notch; other elements sadly aren’t near that level.

The king of looter shooters, the Borderlands franchise offers more action-packed first-person gunplay, but with a more comedic tone. It stands out with its cel-shaded visuals and millions upon millions of gun variations. Each entry, with the exception of character DLCs, has 4 different characters to choose from, all of which have 3 skill trees. Borderlands games are a lot of fun to play with friends, so if you’re looking for fantastic co-op looter shooters, then the Borderlands games are for you.

The Division’s snowy Manhattan and the not-so-snowy Washington D.C. are beautiful open-worlds to explore, and if you don’t mind the fact that you’re playing third-person and that the setting is more modern, then these tactical games are certainly worth a look. Use various different weapons and armor, level up and unlock skills that let you use cool machinery, take on PvE missions alone or with friends or go for valuable loot in the dangerous PvP Dark Zones. Whichever game you choose to go for in the series, you’re in for a great ride.

Titanfall is an underrated FPS franchise. The polished gunplay, fluidity of movement enhanced by well-designed maps hearkens back to the days of Quake and Unreal Tournament, while keeping its own flair. Players in these games are called Pilots, fast, acrobatic soldiers who can traverse the environments in numerous different ways. Pilots can call in Titans, big, powerful mechs that fall from the sky for you to jump in and use. While the debut title only features multiplayer gameplay with the campaign also online, Titanfall 2 however manages to create an amazing single-player campaign and an exciting multiplayer experience, keeping a high level of quality in both segments. They aren’t looter shooters, but if you want more fantastic FPS gameplay, then the Titanfall games are no-brainers.

If you’re looking for another game like Destiny, but in third-person, then you may want to check out this free-to-play MMO shooter. Featuring a post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting you explore an alien-infested Earth as one of four different classes. There are PvP and PvE events and you get to choose one ‘EGO’ power out of four, but eventually you can unlock all of the abilities in the game. All in all, Defiance may not wow you but if you want a nice MMO with good gunplay and varied enemies then it might be worth taking a look.

PlanetSide 2 is all about huge, epic battles between hundreds of different players. Pick one of three different factions and dive into one of 4 diverse continental maps where factions fight for control of territories. Choose from six different classes and make yourself useful on the frontline, be it as a combat medic or a heavy assault soldier. Whether you decide to engage in FPS gameplay on foot or use various different land and air vehicles is up to you. Teamwork is important, and playing in groups with friends is an absolute blast. Best of all, it’s free-to-play, so if you’re looking for a sci-fi online FPS where battles take place on an epic scale then PlanetSide 2 is for you.

As the name of Capcom’s third-person action RPG series suggests, these games are fully focused on hunting a wide range of different monsters. The newest installment in particular, Monster Hunter: World, received a lot of praise, and deservedly so. Careful planning for every monster hunt is important, and once you do manage to find the monster throughout the outstandingly-detailed environments, then you’re in for an epic battle, where dodging and timing are important. Crafting better and better gear is a core focus, and Monster Hunter: World has plenty of customization that makes it a highly in-depth hunting game. If you don’t mind the change of theme and setting, then you should definitely check it out, whether you plan to play solo or in co-op.

Mass Effect is known as an immersive, single-player third-person action RPG franchise, but if you’re looking for action-packed multiplayer gameplay, then don’t worry, while it may not have that in the first two entries, it certainly does in the latter ones. Mass Effect 3 lets 4 players fight waves of different enemies while they complete various different objectives. The difficulty of the mission can be chosen, and unlike the single-player aspect where you only get to play as male or female Commander Shepard, the multiplayer component allows you to play as 6 different classes and 12 different races, with the option of choosing and purchasing weapons and equipment. The multiplayer of the 4th entry, Andromeda, is basically the same, but introduces the use of a jetpack for more verticality and has 21 different unlockable classes and 7 ra