The Best Shooter Games to Play If You Love Call of Duty (in 2025)

Similar FPS & battle royale games like CoD to play with friends or solo

Co-authored by MopGarden and Glenn Carreau

Last Updated: February 20, 2026 Fact Checked

It’s hard to run out of Call of Duty content, given how many games exist within the franchise! But, if you’re close to finishing your last Call of Duty game and need something else to sink your teeth into, we’ve got you covered. There are plenty more shooter games that are comparable to Call of Duty, and in this article, we’ll highlight some of the best games like the CoD series—including what makes them so much like CoD as well as what sets them apart. Without further ado, let’s take a look!

Which games are the best alternative to Call of Duty?

Titanfall 2
Apex Legends
Splitgate 2
Battlefield 2042
Halo Infinite
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Counter-Strike 2

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Titanfall 2 (2016)

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When it was released, Titanfall 2 was lauded as a great sequel to an already impressive first game. It includes a well-written single-player campaign (if that’s more your jam) in addition to multiplayer, with sharpened shooting mechanics, giant mech battles, and opportunities for you to really flex your strategic muscles, making Titanfall 2 a truly excellent FPS game.^{[1]
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- Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One
- Developer: Respawn Entertainment
- Free to play? No

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Apex Legends (2019)

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Apex Legends is a free-to-play shooter that very quickly became a competitor for PUBG and Fortnite upon its release—and it remains super popular years later. If you enjoyed the Call of Duty: Warzone battle royale game, you’ll probably like Apex Legends, too; it features competitive, squad-focused gameplay, and every fight is designed to have you thinking fast in order to survive.^{[2]
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- Platform: PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X
- Developer: Respawn Entertainment
- Free to play? Yes

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Splitgate 2 (2025)

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Ever played Call of Duty and wished there were portals for you to jump through? That’s what Splitgate 2 offers: FPS gameplay with fluid movement and portal mechanics to help you traverse the battlefield. It’s a bit faster pace than Call of Duty, but its portals are what truly set it apart, allowing you to reposition yourself quickly or flank an enemy. Try Splitgate 2 if you’re looking for a battle royale experience without any deep weapon customization or complex matchmaking mechanics.^{[3]
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- Platform: PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S
- Developer: 1047 Games
- Free to play? Yes

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Delta Force (2024)

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Delta Force is a modern sequel to the old-school Delta Force series that first began in 1998. It features multiplayer and 3v3v3 squad-focused modes, with expansive maps closer in style to CoD’s Ground War mode. Delta Force also has an extraction mode that could appeal to fans of CoD: Warzone, as well as a Black Hawk Down co-op campaign (a revived version of the campaign featured in 2003’s Delta Force game).
- Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Android, iOS
- Developer: Team Jade
- Free to play? Yes

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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege (2015)

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Rainbow Six Siege may not be a new game—it’s been around for over a decade—but it’s still getting regular updates from developer Ubisoft. In fact, Ubisoft launched Rainbow Six Siege X in June 2025, which is a major overhaul that enhances graphical, audio, and map enhancements, in addition to a new game mode. Beyond that, the game itself has tactical modes comparable to CoD, including no-respawn and simplified team deathmatch modes.^{[4]
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- Platform: Windows, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S
- Developer: Ubisoft
- Free to play? Yes

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Battlefield 2042 (2021)

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Battlefield 2042 is most similar to the gameplay in Call of Duty’s Ground War, with huge game maps and slower-paced battles that rely heavily on teamwork and tactical positioning. Unlike previous Battlefield installments, this one doesn’t have a single-player campaign; the narrative unfolds alongside multiplayer gameplay, with players taking on the role of operatives fighting in a futuristic war.
- Platform: PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S
- Developer: DICE
- Free to play? No

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Valorant (2020)

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Valorant combines tactical and intense round-based gameplay with specialists who have their own distinct hero-shooter abilities, making it a spiritual cross between Counter-Strike 2 and Call of Duty.^{[5]
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- Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Developer: Riot Games
- Free to play? Yes

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PUBG: Battlegrounds (2017)

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For Call of Duty: Warzone players, PUBG is a natural alternative: it’s a massively popular battle royale game that has defined the genre for years, and still remains topical with frequent updates. If other battle royale games like Fortnite feel a little too colorful and splashy for your tastes, PUBG offers a grittier and more tactical vibe with multiple large maps to play on (including weekly map rotations).^{[6]
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- Platform: PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S, Android, iOS
- Developer: PUBG Studios
- Free to play? Yes

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Counter-Strike 2 (2023)

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Counter-Strike 2 is designed to look like a very realistic military shooter, with battles that present even more of a challenge than those in Call of Duty. It’s a multiplayer tactical FPS that divides players into two teams: Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists; as you play, you’ll complete various objective scenarios (like bomb defusal or hostage rescue). If you like close-quarter combat and high-stakes, difficult tactical rounds, you’ll enjoy Counter-Strike 2.^{[7]
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- Platform: Windows, Linux
- Developer: Valve
- Free to play? Yes

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Overwatch 2 (2023)

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Overwatch 2 is another highly popular alternative to Call of Duty: it’s an FPS in which you can play as a chosen hero character, and each hero comes with their own distinct skill kit and abilities. As a shooter, Overwatch 2 has been refined considerably from the original game and its combat is even more challenging and intense, with objectives for you to complete as you fight.
- Platform: PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S, Switch
- Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
- Free to play? Yes

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Halo Infinite (2021)

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Halo Infinite is a more recent entry in the absolutely iconic Halo saga. Odds are you’ve heard of Halo if you play Call of Duty, as the two have often been compared to one another (with good reason). So, if you want to try something outside the world of CoD, Halo Infinite is a natural choice; it’s a futuristic FPS with numerous modes, including a competitive mode called S&D Extraction and a no-respawn mode.^{[8]
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- Platform: PC, Xbox One/Series X/S
- Developer: 343 Industries
- Free to play? Yes

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Metro Exodus (2019)

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Metro Exodus is a shooter game based on a series of novels by Dmitry Glukhovsky, set in the wake of a global nuclear war. Survivors live underground in civilizations situated in metro tunnels—but in Metro Exodus, you can explore the surface world once more. This game is the ideal choice if you prefer single-player campaigns to multiplayer, as Metro Exodus actually doesn’t have any multiplayer at all!
- Platform: PC, Linux, Mac, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S
- Developer: 4A Games
- Free to play? No

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Mecha Break (2025)

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In Mecha Break, you’ll be playing as a mech rather than a soldier; the game is set in an alternate, futuristic universe, in which highly polluted areas called “Fading Zones” can only be explored with mechs. The game’s modes primarily revolve around team coordination, and each person on a team can choose a class type that defines their role on the team. You can play 3v3, 6v6, and an extraction-style game mode.
- Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
- Developer: Amazing Seasun Games
- Free to play? Yes

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Combat Master (2023)

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Combat Master is a super straightforward, no-nonsense FPS—and it’s perfect when you’re on the go with its mobile support. You won’t get much of the extra stuff or depth that bigger FPS games have, but if you’re purely looking for fast-paced combat matches without any long-term grinding required, Combat Master is the way to go. It’s also lightweight compared to other games, and runs well on most systems (even low-end computers).
- Platform: PC, Android, iOS
- Developer: Alfa Bravo Inc
- Free to play? Yes

15

Hell Let Loose (2021)

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If you’re a diehard fan of old-school Call of Duty (moreso than the newer installments), Hell Let Loose might be an ideal choice for you. It’s a first-person shooter set in the days of World War II, featuring unique maps based on real battles that occurred during the war. It’s made to feel very realistic and grounded, which definitely matches the vibe of early CoD.^{[10]
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- Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
- Developer: Black Matter
- Free to play? No

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Escape from Tarkov (2025)

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Escape from Tarkov is a hardcore survival FPS with three main modes: online PMC raids, scavenger raids, and a temporary offline mode. During raids, you’ll battle other players (as well as bots) in an attempt to survive until you’re extracted. And, as you fight, you’ll also find loot—including firearms and armor. However, dying in a raid will cost you all the loot you have…so fight well!
- Platform: PC
- Developer: Battlestate Games
- Free to play? No

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The Finals (2023)

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The Finals puts a creative spin on the first-person shooter: it’s set within a VR combat game show in the year 2100! As you fight, you’ll see holographic crowds cheering you on and commentators remarking on every “performance.” The environment is totally destructible, the maps change with each match, and your chosen class can affect gameplay quite a bit.
- Platform: PC, PS4/5, Xbox Series X/S
- Developer: Embark Studios
- Free to play? Yes

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Sniper Elite 5 (2022)

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As the name suggests, Sniper Elite 5 is an ideal pick if you’re a fan of CoD’s sneaky sniping gameplay and missions. In the game, you’ll infiltrate enemy lines and stealth-kill enemies with tactical precision, using weapons with extensive customization options. The game features a single-player campaign mode set during World War II, as well as several multiplayer modes and even a co-op campaign, if you’d prefer to play alongside a friend.^{[11]
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- Platform: PC, Mac, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S
- Developer: Rebellion Developments
- Free to play? No

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Back 4 Blood (2021)

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Back 4 Blood is an FPS from the creators of the Left 4 Dead franchise, and it’s a great pick if you really love Call of Duty’s zombie game modes. Instead of PvP, Back 4 Blood is a 4-player co-op game that pits you against—you guessed it—hordes of zombies. And, while it’s designed for team gameplay, you can also take on zombies solo for a truly challenging experience. Each level features random enemies and weapon spawns, so the game will never get too predictable for you!
- Platform: PC, PS4/5, Xbox One/Series X/S
- Developer: Turtle Rock Studios
- Free to play? No

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Mini Royale (2025)

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If you played Call of Duty: WWII and absolutely loved the Sandbox map (which turns you into plastic toy soldiers fighting in a sandbox), you’ll want to give Mini Royale a try. It essentially turns the Sandbox map into an entire game! Mini Royale is a third-person shooter that has you play as tiny toy soldiers in a child’s room, fighting smaller-scale 50-player battle royale matches.
- Platform: PC
- Developer: IndigoBlue
- Free to play? Yes