Rank 01Games like GROUND BRANCH
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- Updated Oct 13, 2026
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The closest matches to GROUND BRANCH: Arma 3, Squad, Ready or Not, Hell Let Loose, and Rising Storm 2: Vietnam. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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- $49.99 (Price checked Nov 5)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
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- Released: 2026
- Developer: BlackFoot Studios, MicroProse Software
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 5
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 85% of 24,471 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Simulation
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Brutal one tap ai encounters
- Hyper realistic milsim training
- Mission customization for solo play
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Immersive
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Why this: Also Military and War, like GROUND BRANCH.
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Why this: Same intense mood as GROUND BRANCH.
Cheaper alternatives
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Why this: Also Military and War, like GROUND BRANCH.
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Why this: Shares ai difficulty tuning with GROUND BRANCH.
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Why this: Shares weapon customization with GROUND BRANCH.
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DCS World Steam Edition
Why this: Also Military and War, like GROUND BRANCH.
PlanetSide 2
Why this: Also War and Tactical, like GROUND BRANCH.
Combat Master: Season 5
Why this: Shares weapon customization with GROUND BRANCH.
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Why this: Also Gun Customization and Tactical, like GROUND BRANCH.
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Why this: Also Gun Customization and War, like GROUND BRANCH.
About GROUND BRANCH
The closest matches to GROUND BRANCH: Arma 3, Squad, Ready or Not, Hell Let Loose, and Rising Storm 2: Vietnam. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If GROUND BRANCH is your kind of game, the closest matches are Arma 3, Squad and Ready or Not — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and immersive, and single out its ai difficulty tuning and long range combat. 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.
Ground Branch is a tactical military simulation and action game developed by BlackFoot Studios and published by MicroProse Software, released in 2018. The game emphasizes methodical gameplay with deep weapon customization and features including mod support, a mission editor, and AI difficulty tuning. Players can engage in long-range combat and urban clearing scenarios, with both online co-operative and single-player modes available. Reviewers highlight the hyper-realistic milsim training and brutal one-tap AI encounters, while players describe the experience as atmospheric, immersive, and intense. The game supports Steam Deck with Playable status and currently holds an 89% positive rating from over 14,000 Steam reviews at its $29.99 price point.
About GROUND BRANCH: From one of the developers behind the original Rainbow Six® and Ghost Recon® games, comes a thinking-man's first-person shooter featuring in-depth character and weapon customization. Take your time. Think ahead. Get the job done.
Is GROUND BRANCH worth buying?
Recent reviews are much worse
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 24,471 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 63% positive across 86 new reviews, 22 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 13 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 7 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Brutal one tap ai encounters
- Hyper realistic milsim training
- Mission customization for solo play
- Mod support expands content
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“7 years into the Early Access development, there still isn't even a rudimentary health system in place, meaning your character will immediately die after dropping down a half meter ledge and chipping his toe. A concept of a health and…”
“It's a decent game but jesus f christ, how long is it going to be in alpha???? or pre alpha? "early campaign demo"? bugs still? cmon guys it's been almost a decade. DO NOT buy this game for $30. It's more or less dead and I don't notice…”
People who play it also play: Arma 3, Squad, Ready or Not
Frequently asked about GROUND BRANCH
Can I run it?
Does GROUND BRANCH run on Steam Deck?
GROUND BRANCH is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does GROUND BRANCH cost?
GROUND BRANCH is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does GROUND BRANCH have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — GROUND BRANCH supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to GROUND BRANCH?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside GROUND BRANCH are Arma 3, Squad, Ready or Not.
Who developed GROUND BRANCH?
GROUND BRANCH was developed by BlackFoot Studios, MicroProse Software and published by MicroProse Software.