Games like Call of Duty: 8 shooters to play next

If you want games like Call of Duty, start with Battlefield V for big battles, Titanfall 2 for movement, and Warhammer 40,000: Darktide for co-op. Modern Warfare III, released in 2023 by Sledgehammer Games, leans on a more open campaign, fast multiplayer and the return of Zombies. Each pick below scratches one of those itches, so you can choose by what keeps you coming back.

Why Call of Duty is so hard to put down

Call of Duty is all about feel. Guns that snap, a short time to kill, and matches that roll into the next one with no downtime. You drop in, you die, you respawn, you unlock something new. The loop is simple and it works.

Modern Warfare III adds open combat missions to the campaign, letting you pick how to approach each objective, with Makarov back as the main villain. Zombies returns for co-op. According to players on IGDB, the campaign takes about 6 hours, 7 if you poke around, and around 30 to do everything.

How to pick your next shooter

Think about what you really enjoy in CoD. Fast multiplayer? Stay with the series or try Titanfall 2. Military spectacle? Battlefield V is your game. Mostly playing with friends? A co-op shooter like Darktide gives more than a ranked playlist. Want a campaign that actually scares you? F.E.A.R. 2 is still worth a look. For more ideas with your squad, check our list of games to play online with friends.

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   1. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

   2022 · Main story 10 h

   The obvious pick if you want to stay in the same world. Task Force 141 is back, the campaign is packed with memorable missions, and multiplayer has the same snappy feel. A good starting point if you came to the series recently and want the backstory behind Makarov's return.

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   2. Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War

   2020 · Main story 6.5 h

   A change of era: it is the 1980s, deep in the Cold War, with a spy campaign that has choices and different endings. Its Zombies mode is especially well made. Great if you like the series but want a retro mood and a story with a few more twists.

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   3. Battlefield V

   2018 · Main story 5 h

   If you want bigger fights, this is it. DICE sends you to World War II fronts with huge maps, vehicles and buildings that crumble under explosions. The pace is slower than CoD, but the teamwork and constant chaos create moments you will be telling your friends about.

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   4. Titanfall 2

   2016 · Main story 4.5 h

   Respawn mixes wall running, double jumps and fights inside giant robots called Titans. The campaign is short but full of ideas, and the bond between your pilot and his Titan BT is one of the genre's best memories. Perfect if military shooters feel too stiff when it comes to movement.

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   5. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

   2022

   A four-player co-op shooter where you clear hordes in a hive city from the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Fatshark blends gunplay with melee and gives each class a clear role. If your favourite part of CoD is Zombies night with friends, Darktide will feel like home.

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   6. F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin

   2009 · Main story 13 h

   A 2000s shooter from Monolith that mixes military gunfights with horror. You fight soldiers between Alma's appearances and can slow down time to win firefights. It is old, but the atmosphere still lands. Try it if you want a solo campaign that genuinely gets under your skin.

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   7. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2

   2021

   Forget spraying and take your time. You complete contracts across large open zones, planning every long-range shot. This is the one to grab if your favourite CoD moments are the sniper missions and you want a slower, more tactical rhythm.

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   8. Insurgency: Sandstorm

   2018

   Call of Duty's demanding cousin: almost no HUD, guns that kill in one or two hits, and communication that really matters. Every death counts. If you want more realistic multiplayer where you play as a team rather than a lone hero, this is the next step up.

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FAQ

What game is most like Call of Duty?

Other Call of Duty games, of course, such as Modern Warfare II or Black Ops Cold War. Outside the series, Battlefield V offers the same kind of military shooting with much bigger battles, and Titanfall 2 keeps the speed while giving you far more freedom of movement.

How long is the Modern Warfare III campaign?

According to players on IGDB, expect about 6 hours for the campaign alone and 7 if you take your time. Doing everything takes around 30 hours. Multiplayer and Zombies, of course, have no real ending.

What shooter can I play in co-op with friends?

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is a great four-player pick, with hordes and classes that complement each other. The Zombies mode in Black Ops Cold War also works really well with friends. For a more tactical team game, try Insurgency: Sandstorm.