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Games like Soldiers of the Universe

If Soldiers of the Universe is your kind of game, the closest matches are War of Rights, Task Force and Sniper Elite: Resistance — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its authentic military setting, cinematic storytelling and hardcore realistic aiming. 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 Soldiers of the Universe: Soldiers of the Universe is a Story-Driven First Person Shooter game that tells the story of a group of soldiers fighting against terrorist organizations in the Middle-East.

2017ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDWindowsby Rocwise Entertainment
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Players who liked Soldiers of the Universe also play

Steam players who put hours into Soldiers of the Universe 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. War of Rights

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Top pick for Soldiers of the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Soldiers of the Universe.

    War of Rights is a first person multiplayer game featuring massive 400 player battles with a focus on historical authenticity, teamplay and immersion. It is set during the perilous days of the American Civil War, in the Maryland Campaign of September, 1862.

    2018ActionStrategyIndie29.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Task Force

    WHY THIS

    Shares a challenging mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Second-strongest match for Soldiers of the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Task Force is the ultimate tactical shooter sandbox that focuses on close quarters infantry combat. It's made by a small indie team of 3 developers that strive to create exceptional action simulation games.

    2022ActionStrategyIndieSteam ↗
  3. Sniper Elite: Resistance

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Third-strongest match for Soldiers of the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the attention of the award-winning series towards a hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France.

    2025ActionAdventure49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Call of Duty®: WWII

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

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

    Call of Duty®: WWII - a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II.

    2017Action59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Sniper Elite 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Ranked #5 for Soldiers of the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.

    2017ActionAdventure59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Day of Infamy

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Ranked #6 for Soldiers of the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.

    2017ActionStrategyIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Easy Red 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Ranked #7 for Soldiers of the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Onward

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Ranked #8 for Soldiers of the Universe fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Onward is the most immersive tactical VR shooter. Join your squad for a wide variety of competitive PvP, co-op PvE, and solo game modes, including intense multiplayer battles or 4-player co-op missions. Realistic weaponry and combat mechanics will push your survival and combat skills to their limit

    2025ActionStrategyIndie24.99 USDSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Soldiers of the Universe

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Mount & Blade

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Reviewers of Soldiers of the Universe cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Indie with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Calradia is a land at war, offering great riches and even greater dangers to adventurers and mercenaries that flock to shed their blood on its soil. With courage and a strong sword, an unknown stranger can make a name as a warrior. Free-form sand-box gameplay.

    2008IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Medal of Honor™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Reviewers of Soldiers of the Universe cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Fight Today's War: Elite Special Forces in a gritty combat campaign using the surgical tactics of Tier 1 Operators combined with the sledgehammer force of Army Rangers.

    2010Action3.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. ARMA: Gold Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Reviewers of Soldiers of the Universe cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Soldiers of the Universe.

    ARMA: Gold is pack of ARMA: Armed Assault and an expansion pack ARMA: Queen's Gambit. ARMA is a first person tactical military shooter with large elements of realism and simulation. This game features a blend of large-scale military conflict spread over large areas alongside the more closed quarters battle.

    2011ActionStrategySimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Starship Troopers: Extermination

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Reviewers of Soldiers of the Universe cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Starship Troopers: Extermination is a 16-player co-op FPS that puts you on the far-off frontlines of an all-out battle against the Bugs! Squad up, grab your rifle, and do your part as an elite Deep Space Vanguard Trooper to take back planets from the Arachnid threat!

    2024ActionIndie29.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Call of Duty®

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Reviewers of Soldiers of the Universe cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Soldiers of the Universe.

    The Call of Duty® experience supports Call of Duty®: Black Ops 7, Call of Duty®: Black Ops 6, and Call of Duty®: Warzone™.

    2022ActionSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Soldiers of the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Soldiers of the Universe.

    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 ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Soldiers of the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Soldiers of the Universe.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under Soldiers of the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Soldiers of the Universe.

    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.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Soldiers of the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with Soldiers of the Universe.

    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 ↗
  5. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Soldiers of the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Soldiers of the Universe.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under Soldiers of the Universe on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Adventure with Soldiers of the Universe.

    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?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  3. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

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

    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 ↗
  4. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

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

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

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

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Lab

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!

    2016Free To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. Electoral Carnage

    WHY THIS

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

    Electoral Carnage is an absurd 2D fighting game featuring America's most famous (and infamous) politicians. If you don't download it you hate America. Also JFK can assassinate himself. What more do you need to know?

    2026ActionFree To PlayEarly AccessFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Hog Hunter 2021

    WHY THIS

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

    Hog hunter is a short atmospheric game about catching hogs out in the wild, be careful though not everything in the woods is safe...

    2021ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Sniper Elite: Resistance

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the attention of the award-winning series towards a hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France.

    2025ActionAdventure49.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Sniper Elite 4

    WHY THIS

    Shares an immersive mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Adventure with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.

    2017ActionAdventure59.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Easy Red 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Soldiers of the Universe.

    Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!

    2022ActionStrategyIndie8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Soldiers of the Universe

How much does Soldiers of the Universe cost?
Soldiers of the Universe is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Soldiers of the Universe have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Soldiers of the Universe supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Soldiers of the Universe?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Soldiers of the Universe are War of Rights, Task Force, Sniper Elite: Resistance.
Who developed Soldiers of the Universe?
Soldiers of the Universe was developed by Rocwise Entertainment.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Soldiers of the Universe.

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