# Games like Arma 2

> The closest matches to Arma 2: Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead, Arma 3, Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, Insurgency, and Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead](https://imho.run/games/33930/arma-2-operation-arrowhead) — Shares tactical positioning with Arma 2. 8,736 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/33930/)
2. [Arma 3](https://imho.run/games/107410/arma-3) — Also Military and War, like Arma 2. 110,281 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/)
3. [Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising](https://imho.run/games/12830/operation-flashpoint-dragon-rising) — A frequent pick in Arma 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 803 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12830/)
4. [Insurgency](https://imho.run/games/222880/insurgency) — Also Military and War, like Arma 2. 35,626 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/222880/)
5. [Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm](https://imho.run/games/35450/red-orchestra-2-heroes-of-stalingrad-with-rising-storm) — Also Military and War, like Arma 2. 11,326 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/35450/)
6. [Hidden & Dangerous 2: Courage Under Fire](https://imho.run/games/703320/hidden-dangerous-2-courage-under-fire) — Shares squad management with Arma 2. 398 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/703320/)
7. [Door Kickers 2: Task Force North](https://imho.run/games/1239080/door-kickers-2-task-force-north) — Shares mod support with Arma 2. 7,631 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1239080/)
8. [Day of Infamy](https://imho.run/games/447820/day-of-infamy) — Also Military and War, like Arma 2. 9,523 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/447820/)
9. [Battle Brothers](https://imho.run/games/365360/battle-brothers) — Also War and Tactical, like Arma 2. 14,754 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365360/)
10. [Battlefield: Bad Company™ 2](https://imho.run/games/24960/battlefield-bad-company-2) — Shares tactical positioning with Arma 2. 13,106 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/24960/)
11. [Hell Let Loose](https://imho.run/games/686810/hell-let-loose) — Also Military and War, like Arma 2. 61,435 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/686810/)
12. [Men of War: Assault Squad 2](https://imho.run/games/244450/men-of-war-assault-squad-2) — Also Military and War, like Arma 2. 16,449 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/244450/)
13. [Squad 44](https://imho.run/games/736220/squad-44) — Shares tactical positioning with Arma 2. 11,726 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/736220/)
14. [Call of Duty® 2](https://imho.run/games/2630/call-of-duty-2) — Also Military and War, like Arma 2. 3,992 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2630/)
15. [Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood™](https://imho.run/games/19800/brothers-in-arms-earned-in-blood) — Also Military and War, like Arma 2. 575 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/19800/)
16. [America's Army 3](https://imho.run/games/13140/america-s-army-3) — Shares tactical positioning with Arma 2. 1,464 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/13140/)
17. [Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®](https://imho.run/games/15300/tom-clancy-s-ghost-recon) — Also Military and Tactical, like Arma 2. 1,090 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/15300/)
18. [GROUND BRANCH](https://imho.run/games/16900/ground-branch) — Also Military and War, like Arma 2. 24,471 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/16900/)
19. [Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command ](https://imho.run/games/1670/iron-warriors-t-72-tank-command) — Also Military and Tactical, like Arma 2. 135 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1670/)
20. [Iron Front: Digital War Edition](https://imho.run/games/91330/iron-front-digital-war-edition) — Also Military and War, like Arma 2. 372 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/91330/)
21. [Mount & Blade II: Bannerlord](https://imho.run/games/261550/mount-blade-ii-bannerlord) — Also War, like Arma 2. 96,416 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/261550/)
22. [Wargame: European Escalation](https://imho.run/games/58610/wargame-european-escalation) — A frequent pick in Arma 2 players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,361 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/58610/)
23. [Medal of Honor™](https://imho.run/games/47790/medal-of-honor) — Also Military and War, like Arma 2. 2,520 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/47790/)
24. [Silent Hunter® III](https://imho.run/games/15210/silent-hunter-iii) — Also Military, like Arma 2. 1,464 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/15210/)

## Machine-readable

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## About Arma 2

Arma 2 is a hardcore open-world military simulation developed by Bohemia Interactive that blends action, strategy, and tactical combat within an expansive environment. Players manage squads, coordinate realistic AI teammates, and employ strategic positioning across large-scale operations. The game is known for its dense keybindings system and extensive mission-creation tools that reward mastery over time. Reviewers note that the chaotic AI creates unpredictable encounters, while modding has historically extended the game's longevity significantly. Bohemia Interactive's commitment to realism extends to ballistics, environmental effects, and day-night cycles. The game supports online cooperative play and has earned an 84% positive rating from over 1,600 Steam reviews. Priced at $12.99, it offers a demanding, time-intensive experience for players seeking authentic military simulation.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 33900
- **Developer:** Bohemia Interactive
- **Publisher:** Bohemia Interactive
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Simulation
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Captions available, Includes level editor, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 77
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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