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Games like Modern Combat 5

If Modern Combat 5 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Combat Arms: Reloaded, Creative Destruction and Modern Combat Versus — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its cinematic campaign missions, cinematic 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.

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Modern Combat 5 is a free-to-play military first-person action game developed and published by Gameloft, released in 2018. The game features campaign missions alongside multiplayer modes including Battle Royale, with class-based combat across 10 customizable soldier classes and over 100 weapons. Players can engage through armor-prestige progression and weapon upgrades across 11 multiplayer maps, with competitive elements such as weekly eSports tournaments. The Steam version holds a 50% positive rating from 1,743 reviews and is not supported on Steam Deck. Reviewers describe the campaign missions as cinematic, while players highlight the fast-paced multiplayer with varied classes and note the responsive controls evoke a console shooter feel.

About Modern Combat 5: A fast-paced military FPS with a thrilling solo campaign and 10 multiplayer game modes, including Battle Royale. Pick from 10 customizable soldier classes and 100+ weapons and test your combat skills on one of the 11 multiplayer maps, or in the weekly eSports tournaments.

2018ActionMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFree to playWindowsby Gameloft
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Steam players who put hours into Modern Combat 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.

  1. Combat Arms: Reloaded

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Modern Combat 5.

    Top pick for Modern Combat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Modern Combat 5.

    Combat Arms is a multiplayer game, free-to-play modern first-person shooter. The game enlists players into various battlefields across the globe to face-off against other ambitious soldiers of fortune, delivering gamers a high-quality FPS with an extensive arsenal of weapons.

    2018ActionStrategySimulationFreeSteam ↗
  2. Creative Destruction

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Modern Combat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Modern Combat 5.

    Welcome to the world of Creative Destruction where everything is fully destructible! Creative Destruction is a new FPS/TPS sandbox survival game that features the utmost fun of building and firing.

    2018ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerSteam ↗
  3. Modern Combat Versus

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Modern Combat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Free To Play with Modern Combat 5.

    Drop into a brand-new multiplayer first-person shooter featuring fun, action-packed gameplay. Choose your Agent, master your role, and dominate the battlefield with your team. From skilled attackers to supportive defenders and covert assassins, there's an Agent for every playstyle.

    2017ActionAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Z1 Battle Royale

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Modern Combat 5.

    Ranked #4 for Modern Combat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Modern Combat 5.

    Z1 Battle Royale is a Free to Play, fast-paced, action arcade, competitive Battle Royale. Staying true to its "King of the Kill" roots, the game has been revamped and restored to the classic feel, look, and gameplay everyone fell in love with. Play solo, duos, or fives and be the last ones standing.

    2018ActionAdventureMassively MultiplayerFreeSteam ↗
  5. Call of Duty®: Warzone™

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Modern Combat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Free To Play with Modern Combat 5.

    Welcome to Call of Duty®: Warzone™, the massive free-to-play combat arena. Experience thrilling modes & new gameplay features across Endgame (for a limited time), Battle Royale, Black Ops Royale, and Resurgence.

    2022ActionFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  6. Sniper Fury

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Modern Combat 5.

    Ranked #6 for Modern Combat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Free To Play with Modern Combat 5.

    Sniper Fury is an action-sharpshooting game set in a world threatened by violence. Neutralize threats using an ever-growing arsenal of modern firepower. Customize everything: weapons, gear sets, bullets! Join other snipers in Clan Wars, challenge them in PvP mode, & try events for extra surprises.

    2017ActionFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  7. GangV | VR & PC Battle Royale

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Modern Combat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Modern Combat 5.

    Made for PC and VR featuring an Online Open World. A Battle Royale unlike any other with traffic, crowds, and law enforcement! Steal money, equipment, and vehicles and face the consequences. Hide among civilians to kill your opponents.

    2021ActionMassively MultiplayerEarly Access14.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Total Lockdown

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Modern Combat 5 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Massively Multiplayer with Modern Combat 5.

    Total Lockdown is a battle royale on the top floors of a giant skyscraper. In this action shooter, the goal is to survive using any available weapons, gadgets, and tricks. Fight for fortune and fame in a battle to the death!

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeSteam ↗

More from Gameloft

Other recommendable Steam games by Gameloft, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Disney Dreamlight Valley

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Modern Combat 5.

    Another title from Gameloft, the studio behind Modern Combat 5. Shares Action with Modern Combat 5.

    Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.

    2023ActionAdventureSimulation39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Oregon Trail

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Modern Combat 5.

    Another title from Gameloft, the studio behind Modern Combat 5.

    The Oregon Trail is back in a beautiful blend of charming pixel art characters, 3D environments, and cutting-edge lighting and visual effects!

    2022StrategyAdventureSimulation29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Disney Speedstorm

    WHY THIS

    Shares a nostalgic mood with Modern Combat 5.

    Another title from Gameloft, the studio behind Modern Combat 5. Shares Action with Modern Combat 5.

    Welcome to Disney Speedstorm! Drift into the ultimate hero-based combat racing game, set on high-speed circuits inspired by Disney and Pixar worlds. Master each character’s unique skills and claim victory in this thrilling arcade racing experience from the creators of the Asphalt series!

    2023ActionSportsAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Sniper Fury

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Modern Combat 5.

    Another title from Gameloft, the studio behind Modern Combat 5. Shares Action and Free To Play with Modern Combat 5.

    Sniper Fury is an action-sharpshooting game set in a world threatened by violence. Neutralize threats using an ever-growing arsenal of modern firepower. Customize everything: weapons, gear sets, bullets! Join other snipers in Clan Wars, challenge them in PvP mode, & try events for extra surprises.

    2017ActionFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. March of Empires

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Modern Combat 5.

    Another title from Gameloft, the studio behind Modern Combat 5. Shares Massively Multiplayer and Free To Play with Modern Combat 5.

    Claim your title as Shogun, Highland King, Northern Tsar or Desert Sultan and join this genre-redefining strategy game where you will wage constant war for real territorial conquest! Fortify your castle, fuel a massive army, and enter the ultimate fight for realm domination!

    2017StrategyMassively MultiplayerRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. War Planet Online: Global Conquest

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Modern Combat 5.

    Another title from Gameloft, the studio behind Modern Combat 5. Shares Massively Multiplayer and Free To Play with Modern Combat 5.

    Build your army, dominate your region and lead your alliance to conquer the globe!

    2017StrategyMassively MultiplayerFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Modern Combat Versus

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Gameloft, the studio behind Modern Combat 5. Shares Action and Free To Play with Modern Combat 5.

    Drop into a brand-new multiplayer first-person shooter featuring fun, action-packed gameplay. Choose your Agent, master your role, and dominate the battlefield with your team. From skilled attackers to supportive defenders and covert assassins, there's an Agent for every playstyle.

    2017ActionAdventureFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  8. Dungeon Hunter Champions

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Modern Combat 5.

    Another title from Gameloft, the studio behind Modern Combat 5. Shares Action and Free To Play with Modern Combat 5.

    Rally your Champions and lead the charge to save the Multiverse from the greatest threat it has ever known. Switch easily between PC and Mobile devices, and keep fighting wherever you go with this cross-platform hack 'n' slash!

    2018ActionRPGFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Modern Combat 5

Does Modern Combat 5 work on Steam Deck?
Modern Combat 5 is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
Is Modern Combat 5 free to play?
Yes — Modern Combat 5 is a free-to-play title on Steam. You can install and play it without buying anything, though some games include optional in-app purchases.
Does Modern Combat 5 have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Modern Combat 5 supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, PvP).
What games are most similar to Modern Combat 5?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Modern Combat 5 are Combat Arms: Reloaded, Creative Destruction, Modern Combat Versus.
Who developed Modern Combat 5?
Modern Combat 5 was developed by Gameloft.

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