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Games like Shadows of Soldiers

If Shadows of Soldiers is your kind of game, the closest matches are BattleBit Remastered, POLYGON and SUPER PEOPLE — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its competitive, dark and intense. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Shadows of Soldiers: Shadows of Soldiers is a competitive multiplayer third-person shooter built around tactical cover combat, squad coordination, and advanced class-based devices. Customize your soldier, adapt your loadout, and outplay enemies through positioning, teamwork, and modern military technology.

2026ActionMassively Multiplayer9.99 USDWindowsby Ghost in the Wire
Shadows of Soldiers — Steam game cover
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Active development with frequent patchesNew maps weapons and devices expanding on grpNostalgic recreation of grp mechanics and feelCompetitiveDarkIntense

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Steam players who put hours into Shadows of Soldiers also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. BattleBit Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Top pick for Shadows of Soldiers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Shadows of Soldiers.

    BattleBit Remastered is a low-poly, massive multiplayer FPS, supporting 254 players per server. Battle on a near-fully destructible map with various vehicles!

    2023ActionMassively MultiplayerEarly Access14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. POLYGON

    WHY THIS

    Shares progression system and an intense mood with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Second-strongest match for Shadows of Soldiers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Shadows of Soldiers.

    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!

    2020ActionIndieMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. SUPER PEOPLE

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Third-strongest match for Shadows of Soldiers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Shadows of Soldiers.

    SUPER PEOPLE is a skill-driven battle royale from WONDER PEOPLE. With 15 super soldiers, each with unique abilities, you shape the pace of engagements, your tactics, and the finish—turning a familiar battle royale into a completely different kind of fun.

    2022ActionMassively MultiplayerFree To PlaySteam ↗
  4. Forefront

    WHY THIS

    Shares team coordination, multiplayer co op, military and a competitive mood with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Ranked #4 for Shadows of Soldiers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Forefront is an intense VR shooter featuring 32-player large-scale battles, land, sea, and air vehicles, and immersive, tactical combat. You are the tip of the spear in the war between a global energy giant and resistance forces. Which side will you take?

    2026ActionIndie27.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Isonzo

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Shadows of Soldiers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Ferocious Alpine warfare will test your tactical skills in this authentic WW1 FPS. Battle among the scenic peaks, rugged valleys and idyllic towns of northern Italy. The Great War on the Italian Front is brought to life and elevated to unexpected heights!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie9.89 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. BLOCKPOST MOBILE

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Ranked #6 for Shadows of Soldiers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Shadows of Soldiers.

    BLOCKPOST MOBILE is a new tactical shooter from the cubic game universe by Skullcap Studios. Keeping the hurricane character of the classic online FPS, the game sets a new level of gameplay, at the junction of the most popular and relevant genres.

    2024ActionIndieMassively Multiplayer4.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Warface: Clutch

    WHY THIS

    Shares a competitive mood with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Ranked #7 for Shadows of Soldiers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Shadows of Soldiers.

    𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲: 𝗖𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗰𝗵 𝗶𝘀 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆 𝗠𝗠𝗢 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱. 𝗜𝘁 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗣𝘃𝗣 𝗺𝗼𝗱𝗲𝘀, 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗣𝘃𝗘 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗰𝗼𝗹𝗼𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗹 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗮𝗹.

    2014ActionMassively MultiplayerFree To PlaySteam ↗
  8. World War 3

    WHY THIS

    Shares weapon customization, tactical positioning and an intense mood with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Ranked #8 for Shadows of Soldiers fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    World War 3 is a free-to-play tactical online multiplayer FPS where the world is your battleground. Outgun the enemy in thrilling, team-based skirmishes with a huge arsenal of weapons, vehicles, gadgets, and drones at your disposal.

    2022ActionFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Shadows of Soldiers at current Steam store prices.

  1. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shadows of Soldiers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under Shadows of Soldiers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. WEBFISHING

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shadows of Soldiers on Steam right now. Shares Massively Multiplayer with Shadows of Soldiers.

    WEBFISHING a multiplayer chatroom-focused fishing game! Relax and fish (on the web!)

    2024IndieMassively MultiplayerCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Shadows of Soldiers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Shadows of Soldiers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shadows of Soldiers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Shadows of Soldiers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under Shadows of Soldiers on Steam right now. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Shape of Dreams: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Counter-Strike 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    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.

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Dota 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.

    2013ActionStrategyFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Rainbow Six® Siege is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.

    2015ActionFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Team Fortress 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

    2007ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Warframe

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Shadows of Soldiers.

    Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

    2013ActionRPGFree To PlayFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Shadows of Soldiers

Does Shadows of Soldiers work on Steam Deck?
Shadows of Soldiers is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Shadows of Soldiers cost?
Shadows of Soldiers is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Shadows of Soldiers have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Shadows of Soldiers supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Shadows of Soldiers?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Shadows of Soldiers are BattleBit Remastered, POLYGON, SUPER PEOPLE.
Who developed Shadows of Soldiers?
Shadows of Soldiers was developed by Ghost in the Wire.

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