# Games like Operation: Harsh Doorstop

> The closest matches to Operation: Harsh Doorstop: Arma 3, Squad, Insurgency: Sandstorm, World War 3, and Zero Hour. 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 3](https://imho.run/games/107410/arma-3) — Also Military and War, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 110,281 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/107410/)
2. [Squad](https://imho.run/games/393380/squad) — Also Wargame and Military, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 82,330 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/393380/)
3. [Insurgency: Sandstorm](https://imho.run/games/581320/insurgency-sandstorm) — A frequent pick in Operation: Harsh Doorstop players' libraries, and another Action. 59,257 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/581320/)
4. [World War 3](https://imho.run/games/674020/world-war-3) — Shares tactical positioning with Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 23,195 Steam reviews, 54% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/674020/)
5. [Zero Hour](https://imho.run/games/1359090/zero-hour) — Also Military and Tactical, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 16,510 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1359090/)
6. [OPERATOR](https://imho.run/games/1913370/operator) — Also War and Tactical, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 4,027 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1913370/)
7. [POLYGON](https://imho.run/games/1241100/polygon) — Also Military and War, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 16,952 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1241100/)
8. [GROUND BRANCH](https://imho.run/games/16900/ground-branch) — Also Military and War, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 24,471 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/16900/)
9. [Hell Let Loose](https://imho.run/games/686810/hell-let-loose) — Also Military and War, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 61,435 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/686810/)
10. [Isonzo](https://imho.run/games/1556790/isonzo) — Also Wargame and Military, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 7,765 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1556790/)
11. [Day of Infamy](https://imho.run/games/447820/day-of-infamy) — Also Military and War, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 9,523 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/447820/)
12. [Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising](https://imho.run/games/12830/operation-flashpoint-dragon-rising) — Also Military and War, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 803 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/12830/)
13. [Bodycam](https://imho.run/games/2406770/bodycam) — Shares tactical positioning with Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 23,153 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2406770/)
14. [Task Force](https://imho.run/games/611300/task-force) — Shares tactical positioning with Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 285 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/611300/)
15. [Call to Arms](https://imho.run/games/302670/call-to-arms) — Also Military and War, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 8,514 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/302670/)
16. [Rising Storm 2: Vietnam](https://imho.run/games/418460/rising-storm-2-vietnam) — Also Wargame and Military, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 26,582 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/418460/)
17. [Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of Stalingrad with Rising Storm](https://imho.run/games/35450/red-orchestra-2-heroes-of-stalingrad-with-rising-storm) — Also Wargame and Military, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 11,326 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/35450/)
18. [Steel Division: Normandy 44](https://imho.run/games/572410/steel-division-normandy-44) — Shares tactical positioning with Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 2,612 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/572410/)
19. [Tannenberg](https://imho.run/games/633460/tannenberg) — Also Wargame and War, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 3,621 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/633460/)
20. [EXFIL](https://imho.run/games/860020/exfil) — Also Wargame and Military, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 201 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/860020/)
21. [Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon®](https://imho.run/games/15300/tom-clancy-s-ghost-recon) — Also Military and Tactical, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 1,090 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/15300/)
22. [Medal of Honor™](https://imho.run/games/47790/medal-of-honor) — Also Military and War, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 2,520 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/47790/)
23. [Beyond The Wire](https://imho.run/games/1058650/beyond-the-wire) — Also Military and War, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 3,868 Steam reviews, 70% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1058650/)
24. ['83](https://imho.run/games/1059220/83) — Also Military and War, like Operation: Harsh Doorstop. 626 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1059220/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=736590&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=736590&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=736590&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=736590
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/736590
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Operation: Harsh Doorstop

Operation: Harsh Doorstop is a free-to-play tactical shooter sandbox set across multiple eras. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, bleak, challenging, and tense, with realistic weapon handling that feels authentic according to reviewers. The game emphasizes tactical positioning in combat and supports both mil-sim veterans and modders through Steam Workshop integration, offering thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles. Developed by Drakeling Labs with contributions from ex-developers of Squad, Red Orchestra, and Insurgency, the title includes mechanics such as realistic recoil, weapon mounting, and cheat prevention. Released in 2023, it runs at a playable level on Steam Deck and currently holds a 71% positive rating from over 10,700 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 736590
- **Developer:** Drakeling Labs
- **Genres:** Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual, Early Access
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Includes level editor, Single-player, Steam Workshop, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Co-op
- **Released:** Feb 15, 2023
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/736590/operation-harsh-doorstop)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=736590&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/736590/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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