20 Games Like 'Battlefield' When You're Looking For a Good First Person Shooter

ARMA 3 isn’t the kind of game you want to jump straight into if you’re largely unfamiliar with this style of game. You still could, but the learning curve could be off-putting. It’s Dark Souls-esque in that sense, very daunting and difficult to the point that even the smallest of milestones are rewarding. If it helps, you can play with a friend, which does take away some of the frustration. The game takes place in the near future and is constantly being updated, not only with DLC but tens of thousands of mods, which help keep it fresh.

Developed by Bulkhead Interactive and published by Square Enix, as you might have been able to guess by its name, BATTALION: Legacy is the first of many games on this list set during World War II. It’s influenced by the early Call of Duty games in that regard, but it tackles the era well enough that it doesn’t just feel like a copy of something that has come before it.

One of the whackier picks on this list, Borderlands 3 may seem like an odd choice to give you the same kind of joy that Battlefield brings you, but you might be surprised. The game doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is refreshing among games that are considered first-person shooters. It’s also an action RPG, meaning that battles can still be intense even if the game's characters and their dialogue have a comedic edge to them. Go ahead and take the plunge on this zany FPS!

If we're chatting about the best games like Battlefield you need to seek out, then we're obviously going to show some love to the Call of Duty series. One of the more recent franchise entries that adopts the theme of modern military tactics is 2022's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II. Anyone who played the 2009 original will be pleased to know that an amazing campaign and expansive competitive multiplayer suite are two elements from that game that are still intact in this new version. Lieutenant Simon "Ghost" Riley and Sergeant John "Soap" MacTavish are back in action here, so longtime fans of those vets will love fighting the good fight by their side.

Since launching in its original 1.0 state, Warzone has earned itself the right to be mentioned as another strong multiplayer pillar of the Call of Duty series. Now that it has evolved into its 2.0 state, this popular battle royale component has gotten even better while still keeping the core gameplay concepts of its predecessor. With multiple maps to do battle on, multiple game mode variations ("DMZ," "Resurgence," and "Plunder" are the main sources of the fun you'll get to tap into here), and a whole host of avatar skin updates to obtain, Warzone 2.0 has a lot going for it as a premier free-to-play multiplayer shooter.

Named after Roosevelt’s famous speech, Day of Infamy was spawned from the mod of the same name for Insurgency, New World Interactive’s previous game. This game is then of course set during the events of the Second World War, specifically those in the European Theatre. Players can unlock historic units from the war and one of the unique selling points of this game is that it uses proximity chat, meaning you have to communicate with teammates tactically or enemies will hear you. This adds an interesting edge to the explosive battles at hand. For anyone addicted to playing games like Battlefield, Days of Infamy is one of the most valid options you can decide on.

ARMA 2, the predecessor to the game that appeared earlier on this list, had a mod called DayZ, but this game is its standalone successor. Developed by Bohemia Interactive and released in 2018 on Windows and 2018 on Xbox and PlayStation, DayZ’s concept is that you must stay alive during a zombie outbreak. You start with little to nothing and must gather supplies and equipment to help you on your journey. In terms of immersion, this game does a good job just like Battlefield and it’s worth a try if you’re a fan of that series.

Developed by Battlestate Games for Windows, Escape From Tarkov is technically still in development with only the closed beta out at the moment, but that hasn’t stopped gamers from flocking to it in big numbers over the years. The game features raids that see players either go solo or become part of a squad to try to go from one side of a map to the extraction point on the other side, fighting other players along the way. If you die in a raid, you lose everything, including the equipment you brought in, making it a tense playthrough because of the high stakes.

Hell Let Loose was announced as part of a Kickstarter campaign where $220k was raised for it. This was followed by an early release for Windows in 2019 and a full release this past summer, with a PlayStation and Xbox release earlier this month. The game consists of 50 vs. 50 matches in the "Warfare" and "Offensive" game modes. The game was developed on Unreal Engine 4 by Black Matter.

Hunt: Showdown is still an FPS, but it stands out on this list because, in many games on this list, the enemies consist of soldiers and/or other players whereas here, you’re fighting monsters. While that may seem unappealing to fans of Battlefield, we think that there’s genuine crossover and a reason that a Battlefield fan could enjoy this game.

When casual gamers think of heists in gaming, their mind probably goes to GTA: V’s heist update from a few years ago, but there are dedicated heist games. Truth be told, PAYDAY 3 is among the most notable of them. Developed by Overkill Software, the game lets you link up with your fellow heisters as members of the "Payday Gang" to hold up banks and crash flashy art exhibits to make the biggest hauls of all time. Smart pre-planning, proper stealth, and being able to adjust to hectic situations when plans go awry during every mission (which happens all the time, to be quite honest!).

Rogue Planet Games, the developer of the 2012 game PlanetSide 2, takes pride in delivering "massive combat on a scale never seen before," as they describe on the game’s official website. A massively multiplayer FPS has never been a better description for a game. In fact, PlanetSide 2 holds the Guinness World Record for the biggest FPS battle, with 1,283 combatants in a single game. If Battlefield’s large settings are your favorite, this is a must-play.

PUBG doesn’t get the credit it deserves for helping forward the momentum of battle royale game modes. It wasn’t the first one to kick off the trend, but at one point before Fortnite truly took over, it was the biggest and best option for many. You can play in first-person like Battlefield, but if you’re open to switching it up, there is a third-person view that has its own set of benefits too, like seeing around corners. All these years later, getting used to the game and getting a chicken dinner still feels rewarding.

A shooter set in World War II isn’t exactly innovative these days, nor has it been an original idea for a while now, especially with similar games like Call of Duty: Vanguard game set in that tumultuous era, but that doesn’t mean it can’t be done well and any game with that backdrop isn’t worth trying. Many games on this list are set during the period and Post Scriptum is one of them. Specifically, it’s set during the Battle of France, Operation Overlord, and Operation Market Garden. The game takes itself seriously, even more so than Battlefield arguably, which might be a turn-off for some, but is a treat for others. If you’re willing to immerse yourself in the world of the game, Post Scriptum is a pleasant experience and certainly a valid option for gamers on the lookout for the best games like Battlefield.

As its name suggests, the direct sequel to the first Rising Storm game is set during the Vietnam War, with many of its 20+ maps based on real locations. The game is also true to the era in terms of its weapon choices and methods of combat because players can not only use guns on the ground but also take to the skies in airborne vehicles.

In Rust, you start out with absolutely nothing and must gather supplies to increase your chance of survival. You need to be worried about other players killing you here, but even when no one else is around, you’ll need to manage hunger, thirst, temperature, radiation levels, and wild animals that also want a literal piece of you.

Developed by Canadian studio Offworld Industries, Squad is a tactical first-person shooter that has been out officially for a year now. As the name implies, the battle here takes place in groups and you can play it with a group of friends, which is likely the best way to start and experience it. It’s important to note that Squad is considered a successor to Project Reality, a series of mods for the second Battlefield game. So it’s definitely closely related to Battlefield and worth a try.

If you’re a Battlefield fan, perhaps games from the Titanfall series don’t come immediately to mind when you’re imagining similar games. However, Respawn Entertainment was founded by Jason West and Vince Zampella, who also founded Infinity Ward and the CoD franchise, so they’re closer than you think. Titanfall 2 boasts not only a single-player campaign but a wealth of multiplayer game modes, including "Amped Hardpoint," "Titan Brawl," "Capture the Flag," "Free for All," and "Coliseum," amongst others. It’s a fun shooter that’s well worth giving a try.

Wildlands is the tenth original main series installment in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon series which started two decades ago in 2001. Released in 2017, the game is the first in the series to feature an open world and Ubisoft did it big because it rivals some of the biggest open worlds in any of their games. The game’s plot sees you and three partners heading to Bolivia to gather intelligence on the Cartel. If you play solo, your teammates will be controlled by A.I., but you do have the option of playing co-op, which should always be the preference. While this latest pick on our list of the best games like Battlefield is primarily played from a third-person perspective, it's still worth checking out since its modern-day military focus should be right up your alley.

When Verdun was released, it was sort of panned for being repetitive and monotonous, but the developers responded to that criticism in the best way possible. They listened to constant feedback and updated the game to a point where it felt like a sequel to its original release. It’s a squad-based FPS based in the First World War, which isn’t the most original of settings but is done well, in terms of gameplay. If you’re willing to take a hit on the graphics for that, then you’re in for a treat. Now that we've reached the end of this list of the best games like Battlefield, here's hoping you end up adding any or all of them to your rotation of multiplayer FPS games.