Games like Far Cry® 5
If Far Cry® 5 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Far Cry® New Dawn, Far Cry 3 and Far Cry® 4 — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and funny. 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 5 is an action-adventure game set in the fictional Hope County, Montana, released in 2018. Players navigate an open-world environment controlled by a doomsday cult, engaging in outpost liberation missions and capture-and-escape gameplay loops. The mechanics include companion AI allies, a fishing minigame, and helicopter gameplay. Reviewers and players describe the atmosphere as dark and immersive, with the open-world environment of Montana feeling realistic. The cult leader's monologues are highlighted by players as memorable elements. The game supports solo play and two-player co-op in the campaign. Currently priced at $59.99 USD and marked as playable on Steam Deck, it holds an 80% positive rating from over 68,000 Steam reviews.
About Far Cry® 5: 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.
Players who liked Far Cry® 5 also play
Steam players who put hours into Far Cry® 5 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® New Dawn
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Far Cry® 5.
Top pick for Far Cry® 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
Dive into a transformed vibrant post-apocalyptic Hope County, Montana, 17 years after a global nuclear catastrophe. Lead the fight against the Highwaymen, as they seek to take over the last remaining resources.
Far Cry 3
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Far Cry® 5.
Second-strongest match for Far Cry® 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
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!
Far Cry® 4
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Third-strongest match for Far Cry® 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
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® 6
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Ranked #4 for Far Cry® 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
Enter the adrenaline-filled world of a modern-day guerrilla revolution. With stunning vistas, visceral gunplay, and a huge variety of gameplay experiences, there's never been a better time to join the fight.
Way of the Hunter
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Ranked #5 for Far Cry® 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
Become the new owner of a hunting lodge nestled among gorgeous habitats and rich animal populations. Explore vast open world environments and hunt with a premium selection of firearms. Enjoy the perfect hunt on your own or with friends in co-op.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Breakpoint
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Ranked #6 for Far Cry® 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
Become a Ghost, fighting against a rogue spec ops faction called the Wolves, in the latest Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®!
Far Cry® Primal
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Ranked #7 for Far Cry® 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
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.
Redfall
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Ranked #8 for Far Cry® 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
The town of Redfall is under siege by a legion of vampires who have cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors, slay alone or squad up in open-world FPS action.
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Ghost of Tsushima DIRECTOR'S CUT
WHY THIS
Reviewers of Far Cry® 5 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
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.
METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Reviewers of Far Cry® 5 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
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.
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Far Cry® 5.
Reviewers of Far Cry® 5 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
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.
The Saboteur™
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Reviewers of Far Cry® 5 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
This open-world action thriller takes you through the seedy streets of Paris as you seek to undermine the German authority and lead a rebellion. Fight across rooftops and through dangerous alleys, and operate a wide variety of vehicles as you navigate your terrain.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Far Cry® 5.
Reviewers of Far Cry® 5 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Far Cry® 5.
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.
Tom Clancy’s The Division™
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Reviewers of Far Cry® 5 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
A tactical open world third-person shooter set in New York after a deadly pandemic. Team up or go solo to restore order against deadly factions, secure loot, and conquer high-risk endgame challenges.
Watch Dogs®: Legion
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Reviewers of Far Cry® 5 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
Build a resistance as you fight to take back a near-future London facing its downfall. Welcome to the Resistance.
Far Cry 3
WHY THIS
Shares a dark mood with Far Cry® 5.
Reviewers of Far Cry® 5 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
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!
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Far Cry® 5 at current Steam store prices.
Phasmophobia
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Far Cry® 5 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Far Cry® 5.
Phasmophobia is a 4 player online co-op psychological horror. Paranormal activity is on the rise and it’s up to you and your team to use all the ghost-hunting equipment at your disposal in order to gather as much evidence as you can.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Far Cry® 5 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~83% under Far Cry® 5 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Far Cry® 5.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
Schedule I
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Far Cry® 5 on Steam right now. Shares Action with Far Cry® 5.
From small-time dope pusher to kingpin - manufacture and distribute a range of drugs throughout the grungy city of Hyland Point. Expand your empire with properties, businesses, employees and more.
Subnautica
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Far Cry® 5 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
Descend into the depths of an alien underwater world filled with wonder and peril. Craft equipment, pilot submarines and out-smart wildlife to explore lush coral reefs, volcanoes, cave systems, and more - all while trying to survive.
Hollow Knight
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Far Cry® 5 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
Forge your own path in Hollow Knight! An epic action adventure through a vast ruined kingdom of insects and heroes. Explore twisting caverns, battle tainted creatures and befriend bizarre bugs, all in a classic, hand-drawn 2D style.
The Forest
WHY THIS
Priced ~67% under Far Cry® 5 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
As the lone survivor of a passenger jet crash, you find yourself in a mysterious forest battling to stay alive against a society of cannibalistic mutants. Build, explore, survive in this terrifying first person survival horror simulator.
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
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® 5.
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® 5.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
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® 5.
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.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Far Cry® 5.
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.
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.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Far Cry® 5.
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.).
The Expendabros
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
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More from Ubisoft Montreal
Other recommendable Steam games by Ubisoft Montreal, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Far Cry® 5.
Another title from Ubisoft Montreal, the studio behind Far Cry® 5. Shares Action with Far Cry® 5.
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.
Assassin's Creed® Odyssey
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Far Cry® 5.
Another title from Ubisoft Montreal, the studio behind Far Cry® 5. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
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.
Assassin's Creed® Origins
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Far Cry® 5.
Another title from Ubisoft Montreal, the studio behind Far Cry® 5. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
Explore Ancient Egypt in this action-adventure game. Battle powerful enemies, unveil conspiracies, and discover the origin story of the Assassin’s Brotherhood.
FOR HONOR™
WHY THIS
Another title from Ubisoft Montreal, the studio behind Far Cry® 5. Shares Action with Far Cry® 5.
Fight alone or with friends in For Honor, a third-person hero-based melee fighting game. Enter the chaos of war as a Knight, a Viking, a Samurai, a Wu Lin, or an Outlander. Fight in brutal PvP and team-oriented modes, or play the thrilling story campaign.
Assassin’s Creed® IV Black Flag™
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Far Cry® 5.
Another title from Ubisoft Montreal, the studio behind Far Cry® 5. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
Discover Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag, the classic pirate action-adventure game from 2013. Command your ship, hunt Templars and carve your legend as Edward Kenway across the Caribbean's Golden Age of Piracy.
Assassin's Creed 2
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Far Cry® 5.
Another title from Ubisoft Montreal, the studio behind Far Cry® 5. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
An epic story of family, vengeance and conspiracy set in the pristine, yet brutal, backdrop of a Renaissance Italy. New low price!
Assassin's Creed Valhalla
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Another title from Ubisoft Montreal, the studio behind Far Cry® 5. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla is an action-adventure game in which you are a Viking warrior raised on tales of battle and glory. Explore a dynamic open world set in England’s Dark Ages. Raid your enemies and grow your settlement to earn your place among the gods in Valhalla.
Assassin’s Creed Shadows
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Far Cry® 5.
Another title from Ubisoft Montreal, the studio behind Far Cry® 5. Shares Action and Adventure with Far Cry® 5.
Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.
Frequently asked about Far Cry® 5
- Does Far Cry® 5 run on Steam Deck?
- Far Cry® 5 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® 5 cost?
- Far Cry® 5 is listed on Steam at 59.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Far Cry® 5 have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Far Cry® 5 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
- What games are most similar to Far Cry® 5?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Far Cry® 5 are Far Cry® New Dawn, Far Cry 3, Far Cry® 4.
- Who developed Far Cry® 5?
- Far Cry® 5 was developed by Ubisoft Montreal, Red Storm, Ubisoft Shanghai and published by Ubisoft.
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