Far Cry Series Alternatives and Similar Games

The Tomb Raider games, both old and new, are a lot of fun. Adventurous gameplay as the iconic Lara Croft awaits you, solving puzzles in tombs as you encounter various enemies. Unlike the old classics which were designed in a linear fashion, the rebooted entries offer more freedom in exploration. They let you explore gorgeous environments filled with vegetation while scavenging for various resources in order to craft various items, as well as upgrade your weapons. Alongside top-notch graphics, these modern titles also feature stealth and action-packed gameplay. If you’re looking for an experience paired with visuals that are up-to-date, then the Tomb Raider games from 2013 and onwards are your go-to adventures. But if you don’t mind outdated aesthetics then the entire Tomb Raider series is filled with diverse games you may want to c

The Fallout Series puts a lot more emphasis on your choices. While all are set in a post-apocalyptic world, the original entries before the 3rd entry feature isometric 2D turn-based gameplay. Once Bethesda bought the franchise, they decided to switch perspective and continue the series in 3D, placing you in open-worlds full of diverse enemies and interesting quests to accomplish. The V.A.T.S. system puts everything in slow motion and lets you lock on to specific body parts of your target, showing also how much chances you have in for example: getting a headshot. With the exception of Fallout 76 which is an online-only game, the Fallout franchise features great open-worlds to explore with tons of quests where your decision can matter.

There’s probably no other franchise that allows you to cause this much chaos like the Just Cause series. Their beautiful open-worlds full of vibrant islands allow for epic 3rd-person gameplay. You can do whatever you want using tons of different weapons and vehicles. You can even use a grappling hook, a parachute; go skydiving and more. If you’re looking for the ultimate sandbox title that features lots of mayhem, then any entry in the Just Cause series will certainly suffice, especially if you’re looking for games like Far Cry 5.

Dying Light is one of, if not the best zombie-infested open-world game out there. Not only does it equip you with gritty, mostly melee-focused combat in first-person, but it also lets you fluidly parkour your way throughout the quarantined city. There’s even a grappling hook you can use to get to higher vantage points. Searching for materials for crafting at day is of course, much safer than doing so at night. When it’s night in Dying Light, it’s time to get back to a safe zone, as the infected turn into super-powered monsters that can run and climb as fast as you can. You don’t have to progress through the great campaign alone; instead, you can actually play it in 4-player co-op, which is a lot of fun.

The Assassin’s Creed franchise has come a long way. From the classic Altair and Ezio protagonists to pirate-like gameplay in Black Flag and more RPG elements in the newer Origins and Odyssey installments which have breathtaking visuals; these games are stuffed with content. Various time periods await you in these 3rd-person adventures, which all have parkouring as a base element. Their wonderful open-worlds based on real-life locations are fantastic to explore and traverse. Whichever you do choose to play, you’re in for a journey, a never-ending battle between the Assassins and the Templars.

The two installments in the Homefront series are quite distinct from each other. While both of them are FPS titles and both of them have you work with guerilla forces to fight Korean soldiers occupying America, the first one is short and linear, but the other one is open-world and much longer. Homefront: The Revolution, due to its open-world nature, also opens up more variety in gameplay, letting you strategically engage in various battles. The second entry built using CryEngine also features customizable weapons, allowing you to use things such as silencers to approach your situation more stealthily. Not to mention side missions, Homefront: The Revolution is a much more in-depth FPS compared to Homefront, but that doesn’t mean you won’t enjoy the first one.

The S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games are immersive survival horror FPS’s that have you explore terrifying environments affected by the Chernobyl accident. These games may not be the most polished experiences out there, but they are definitely a blast, and with plenty of mods out there that expand and improve these intense horror games, your atmospheric open-world journey will be fantastic. Despite their age, the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. games are a must-play if you’re into survival horror gameplay.

In Rage, the world you explore is a wasteland. You explore this desolate open-world with your upgradeable buggy as you engage in vehicle battles and do various races. Of course, it’s also used for reaching inhabited, friendly areas, as well as mutant-infested ones. The diverse range of weapons you’ll get to use throughout the game are also upgradeable, and also include different ammo types. Smart enemy AI and superb first-person gunplay keeps you on your toes as you complete side quests alongside the main storyline. Next to the single-player campaign are two online modes you can enjoy: one which has 4 players fight it out using vehicles while collecting points, and the other has you complete various missions together with a friend. If you’re looking for fantastic FPS gameplay, then Rage is a game worth checking out.

If you’re looking to dive into the Wild West, then Rockstar’s Red Dead Redemption titles are a great choice. These critically-acclaimed 3rd-person open-world titles are packed with great side content alongside the exciting main narrative. Your actions have an effect on how NPC’s perceive your presence. Simply put, Rockstar knows how to make absorbing open-worlds, and the Red Dead Redemption games are no exception.

This 3rd-person action RPG captivates you with a stunningly-detailed open-world filled with beautiful vegetation. It’s also filled with lots of robots. As Aloy, you’ll use stealth and a myriad of different weapons to outsmart these machines. The journey Horizon Zero Dawn takes you on is fantastic, and if you haven’t already played this PS4 exclusive then be sure to give it a go if you own a PS4.

The Borderlands franchise is the FPS equivalent of the Diablo games. These loot-based shooters feature millions of weapons of different stats that you gain as you beat tons of missions in Pandora and Pandora’s moon, open-worlds distinct from other games with its cel-shaded art style. If you got friends to play with, then these games are even more fun as they allow up to 4 people to shoot down tons of enemies together in co-op in the same world you’d explore solo.

The Elder Scrolls series doesn’t consist of modern guns and gear to wreak havoc like in the Far Cry franchise. Instead, it places you in medieval worlds mixed in with fantasy beasts to slay. Hundreds of hours of fantastic single-player gameplay await you in renowned installments such as Morrowind, Oblivion and Skyrim. Tons of side quests and side stories await you alongside the main storyline and let’s not forget the massive amount of community-created mods available to enhance your experience or give you even more areas to explore. While most of the entries are single-player focused experiences, there is an MMO you can play with your friends titled The Elder Scrolls Online, and if you’re into card games then The Elder Scrolls: Legends is for you.

We’ve all heard of the massively famous GTA franchise, and have most likely played at least one open-world game in it. From the famous Vice City and San Andreas to GTA V, these games let you do whatever you want, while more and more cops chase you the more chaos you cause on the streets of the sandbox cities.

Gain reputation among criminals as you take down those standing in your way while using vintage vehicles to navigate open-world American cities set in the 1900s. Intense stories await you in this 3rd-person sandbox franchise. While the first two entries aren’t full of side things to do, the 3rd installment is. So if you’re looking for cinematic, story-driven gameplay, then the Mafia games are for you.