Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 is just around the corner. Gamers have been waiting for a long time to get a taste of the game on next-generation consoles. With characters like Makarov, Soap, Gaz, and Ghost returning, it will be one of the best gaming experiences. Gaming enthusiasts who have played the original version can relive the story again.
But there is still time before the game releases. 10th November 2023 feels like a long time. To kill time with something good, gamers can opt for games that are similar to what Call of Duty offers. Here are 9 games that will keep gamers occupied until Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 hits the market.
9. FEAR
The FEAR franchise has three games to its name. The most recent one is FEAR 3, released on 21st June 2011. Day 1 Studios developed the game. It belongs to the horror/supernatural genre. It may seem different from Call of Duty, but at the end of the day, both have the same rules – completing the missions assigned to the soldier. With a good plot, FEAR can offer gamers a lot more than it appears to be.
8. The Division
Tom Clancy’s The Division was released on 8th March 2016 under Ubisoft. It was one of the best games of the year with high graphics. The Division is often compared to Call of Duty. Even though the first one is a third-person shooter and the latter is a first-person shooter. The game revolves around a few elite soldiers who went out to save New York from a deadly virus. It is not much different from any other Call of Duty plot.
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7. Ghost Recon
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon is another game that is compared to Call of Duty. It is published by Ubisoft. Just like Call of Duty missions, Ghost Recon also has a team of soldiers who carry out missions together. It will give the gamers a real soldier-like experience throughout.
6. HALO
Microsoft owns Halo and Call of Duty, successful franchises with several games under their banners. Both of them have a lot in common. They are both first-person shooting games, goal-oriented, depend on teamwork, etc. The only difference is that Halo is more of a super soldier, while Call of Duty features human soldiers. Due to such similarities, players good at one of them can easily play the other.
5. Crysis
Crytek and Electronic Arts collaborated to make Crysis. It has three games under its banner. When Crysis was first released, it fell into the science fiction genre. The second and third games also fell into this category alongside a vast weaponry option. Just like Call of Duty, it is very much focused on the missions and goals. If someone wants to experience an adrenaline rush, Crysis is the perfect game.
4. Metro 2033
Metro 2033 is based on the novel by Dmitry Glukhovsky of the same name. The game was released in 2010 and is a first-person shooting game. Metro 2033 and Call of Duty have their similarities as well as their differences. While both offer goal-oriented gameplay, Metro 2033 does not have any political war soldiers like Call of Duty. Metro 2033 is a good game that gamers can try instead of just waiting for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
3. Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike is one of the best ever first-person shooting games ever. It has both offline and online modes. It is one of the very first games to host a multiplayer competition. Released in 2000, it can be played in groups, just like Call of Duty. But it did not feature any campaign options. For that reason, campaign lovers did not give it much time even though it is still quite popular with online players.
2. Rainbow Six
Yet another Ubisoft game to feature on this list. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six has three dissimilarities from Call of Duty – Anti-Terrorism, soldier, and online features. Other than that, it is basically the same. Amazing storyline, lots of weaponry, and good graphics. The smooth gameplay gives the players an authentic and realistic experience. The action is well done and does not feel over the top.
1. Battlefield
Battlefield is the only game that goes on par with Call of Duty. Produced by DICE, Battlefield’s graphics is known worldwide. Even the Call of Duty and Battlefield share every aspect; in reality, these two are rivals. Missions, weaponry, soldiers, gameplay, online features, etc., are almost identical. Both these franchises have staunch followers of gamers. Most of the time, it is difficult to differentiate between them. If you love Call of Duty, then Battlefield is a must-try game.
