Games like Far Cry 3
If Far Cry 3 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Far Cry® 4, Far Cry® 5 and Far Cry® Primal — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its contemplative, dark and epic. 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.
Get personalized picks →Far Cry 3 is a 2012 action-adventure game set on the Rook Islands, currently available on Steam for $4.99. Players navigate an open world as Jason Brody, experiencing mechanics including crafting, hunting, outpost capture, skill progression, and vehicle customization that reviewers note work together to drive the narrative forward. Players describe the experience as contemplative, dark, epic, and intense, with Vaas Montenegro frequently highlighted as defining the game's tone. The game holds an 84% positive rating from over 41,000 Steam reviews and is marked as playable on Steam Deck.
About Far Cry 3: Discover the dark secrets of a lawless island ruled by violence and take the fight to the enemy as you try to escape. You’ll need more than luck to escape alive!
Players who liked Far Cry 3 also play
Steam players who put hours into Far Cry 3 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.
Far Cry® 4
WHY THIS
Shares crafting and an epic mood with Far Cry 3.
Top pick for Far Cry 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Hidden in the towering Himalayas lies Kyrat, a country steeped in tradition and violence. You are Ajay Ghale. Traveling to Kyrat to fulfill your mother’s dying wish, you find yourself caught up in a civil war to overthrow the oppressive regime of dictator Pagan Min.
Far Cry® 5
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Far Cry 3.
Second-strongest match for Far Cry 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Discover the open world of Hope County, Montana, besieged by a fanatical doomsday cult. Dive into the action solo or two-player co-op in the story campaign, use a vast arsenal of weapons and allies, and free Hope County from Joseph Seed and his cult.
Far Cry® Primal
WHY THIS
Shares hunting and crafting with Far Cry 3.
Third-strongest match for Far Cry 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
Far Cry 3 - Blood Dragon
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Far Cry 3.
Ranked #4 for Far Cry 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Far Cry® 3: Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter.Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world.
theHunter: Call of the Wild™
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Far Cry 3.
Ranked #5 for Far Cry 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.
theHunter: Primal
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Far Cry 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Hunt - Explore - SurviveThe most realistic prehistoric survival game ever created. Featuring a huge Cretaceous environment populated by horrifying dinosaur all-stars, such as T-Rex, Triceratops, Utahraptor, Velociraptor and Quetzalcoatlus.
Rust
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Far Cry 3.
Ranked #7 for Far Cry 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
The only aim in Rust is to survive. Everything wants you to die - the island’s wildlife, other inhabitants, the environment, and other survivors. Do whatever it takes to last another night.
Metro Exodus
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Far Cry 3.
Ranked #8 for Far Cry 3 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Far Cry 3.
Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Far Cry 3
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Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Far Cry 3.
Reviewers of Far Cry 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
In this action-adventure game, set sail for Ancient Greece to alter its fate. Fight in visceral battles on land and sea, shape your destiny from outcast to legend, and uncover secrets of your past.
Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Far Cry 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
A storm is coming. Venture into the complete Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR’S CUT on PC; forge your own path through this open-world action adventure and uncover its hidden wonders. Brought to you by Sucker Punch Productions, Nixxes Software and PlayStation Studios.
Fallout 4
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Far Cry 3.
Reviewers of Far Cry 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play.
From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.
Far Cry® Primal
WHY THIS
Shares hunting and crafting with Far Cry 3.
Reviewers of Far Cry 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
The award-winning Far Cry franchise returns with its innovative open world gameplay, bringing together massive beasts, breathtaking environments, and unpredictable savage encounters. Welcome to the Stone Age, a time of danger and adventure.
Cyberpunk 2077
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Far Cry 3.
Reviewers of Far Cry 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
WHY THIS
Shares a contemplative mood with Far Cry 3.
Reviewers of Far Cry 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Ushering in a new era for the METAL GEAR franchise with cutting-edge technology powered by the Fox Engine, METAL GEAR SOLID V: The Phantom Pain, will provide players a first-rate gaming experience as they are offered tactical freedom to carry out open-world missions.
Red Dead Redemption 2
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Far Cry 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands
WHY THIS
Shares an epic mood with Far Cry 3.
Reviewers of Far Cry 3 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Create a team with up to 3 friends in Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon® Wildlands and enjoy the ultimate military shooter experience set in a massive, dangerous, and responsive open world.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Far Cry 3 at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Far Cry 3 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
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?
The Test
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Far Cry 3 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Far Cry 3.
You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?
Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk
WHY THIS
Priced ~70% under Far Cry 3 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Far Cry 3.
A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.
Blood and Bacon
WHY THIS
Priced ~80% under Far Cry 3 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
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.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Far Cry 3 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Far Cry 3.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Far Cry 3 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Far Cry 3.
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
The Test: Hypothesis Rising
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Far Cry 3 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Far Cry 3.
The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?
The NOexistenceN of you AND me
WHY THIS
Priced ~60% under Far Cry 3 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Use "game" as a medium to showcase the world of "you/girl". Explore the truth of "you/girl/world" through the form of a "visual novel".
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Far Cry 3.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Bongo Cat
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry 3.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
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Frequently asked about Far Cry 3
- Does Far Cry 3 run on Steam Deck?
- Far Cry 3 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 Far Cry 3 cost?
- Far Cry 3 is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Far Cry 3 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Far Cry 3 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Far Cry 3?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Far Cry 3 are Far Cry® 4, Far Cry® 5, Far Cry® Primal.
- Who developed Far Cry 3?
- Far Cry 3 was developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Massive Entertainment, and Ubisoft Shanghai and published by Ubisoft.
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