Sniper Elite 5 similar games & best alternatives

Sniper Elite 5

Mac, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, iOS • 2022

Should you play it?

The award-winning series returns as Karl Fairburne fights to uncover Project Kraken in 1944 France. The genre-defining authentic sniping, with enhanced kill cam, has never looked or felt better as you fight across immersive maps to stop the Nazi war machine in its tracks.

What works
  • Large, detailed maps with multiple approaches
  • Engaging stealth and sniping mechanics
  • Robust weapon customization
  • Co-op and multiplayer modes
  • Immersive wwii atmosphere and visuals
Things to keep in mind
  • Some bugs and ai inconsistencies
  • Limited weapon variety at launch
  • Invasion mode can be frustrating for some
  • Dlc pricing considered high
  • Some players find story weak or clichéd

What to play next

Similar games, hidden gems, and fresh directions from this game.

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Sniper Elite: Resistance

  • Red Dead Online

  • Overload

  • Dying Light

  • Sniper Elite 4

  • Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

  • Far Cry® 4

  • STAR WARS™ - X-Wing Alliance™

  • Resident Evil Revelations
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Shatterline

  • Time Warpers

  • Warplanes: WW1 Fighters
If you liked…

Recommendations by what you enjoyed most

  • Autonomy

    AWAKEN - Astral Blade
  • Competence

    Sniper Elite V2 Remastered
  • Escapism

    Company of Heroes 2

Similarity map

Explore nearby similar games and see why they’re close.

How to use the graph
Similarity map

Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

  • Purple star: this page’s game — everything on the map is relative to it.
  • Coloured chips: click to highlight games that mainly differ on that motivation; click again to reset.
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  • Hover a dot for a screenshot preview, score, and top score gaps; click to compare in the panel on the right.
  • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers (hidden on purpose).

Sniper Elite 5: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Domination.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

  • Autonomy

    Game with the same Autonomy vibe

    4

    "Players have freedom to explore large interconnected maps, choose weapons and combos, and customize skills, supporting control over actions and decisions."

    Capsule for AWAKEN - Astral Blade AWAKEN - Astral Blade

    "Players have freedom to choose playstyle, multiple approaches, weapon customization, and exploration within large maps."

  • Competence

    Game with the same Competence vibe

    4

    "The game offers satisfying sniping mechanics, challenging AI, and requires skillful aiming and strategic planning."

    Capsule for Sniper Elite V2 Remastered Sniper Elite V2 Remastered

    "Game offers skill-based sniping, stealth mechanics, tactical planning, and challenge scaling with difficulty settings."

  • Competition

    Game with the same Competition vibe

    2

    "Includes multiplayer and ranked modes with some competitive elements, but many players focus on single-player campaign and co-op."

    Capsule for SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest SpellForce 3 Soul Harvest

    "Includes competitive multiplayer modes like Invasion and Team Deathmatch, but many players focus on single player or co-op."

  • Continuation

    Game with the same Continuation vibe

    3

    "Players report long play sessions, habitual play, and high replayability with campaign, challenges, and multiplayer."

    Capsule for Evolution Board Game Evolution Board Game

    "Players report long play sessions, replayability through challenges, collectibles, and multiplayer modes."

  • Cooperation

    Game with the same Cooperation vibe

    3

    "Multiplayer co-op mode exists and is enjoyed by players, encouraging teamwork and shared strategy."

    Capsule for Terrorhedron Tower Defense Terrorhedron Tower Defense

    "Co-op campaign mode is praised and adds to the experience; multiplayer modes also support teamwork."

  • Creativity

    Game with the same Creativity vibe

    3

    "Weapon customization and multiple tactical approaches encourage creative problem solving within linear level design."

    Capsule for Transience Transience

    "Weapon customization and multiple mission approaches encourage creative problem solving and playstyles."

  • Domination

    Game with the same Domination vibe

    -2

    "Multiplayer is competitive but no reports of toxic behavior or domination; interactions appear balanced and respectful."

    Capsule for Rush Rally 3 Rush Rally 3

    "Multiplayer includes competitive elements but no strong evidence of toxic domination; cooperation and balanced play emphasized."

  • Escapism

    Game with the same Escapism vibe

    4

    "Players use the game for immersive WWII tactical experiences and stress relief, escaping real life through engaging gameplay."

    Capsule for Company of Heroes 2 Company of Heroes 2

    "Players use the game for immersive WWII sniping experience and stress relief, escaping real life through gameplay."

  • Expectation

    Game with the same Expectation vibe

    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest in hacking and cybersecurity, with no obligation or pressure."

    Capsule for Anonymous Hacker Simulator Anonymous Hacker Simulator

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and personal interest; invasion mode is optional and XP penalties for disabling it are minor."

  • Experimenting

    Game with the same Experimenting vibe

    3

    "Players experiment with stealth tactics, skill builds, and weapon mods to optimize combat."

    Capsule for Miasma Chronicles Miasma Chronicles

    "Players experiment with weapon mods, different mission routes, and playstyles including stealth and combat."

  • Exploration

    Game with the same Exploration vibe

    3

    "Large maps with multiple paths, side quests, and hidden objects encourage discovery and exploration."

    Capsule for Disciples III: Reincarnation Disciples III: Reincarnation

    "Large maps with multiple paths and hidden objectives encourage exploration and discovery."

  • Expression

    Game with the same Expression vibe

    2

    "Limited character customization and weapon skins allow some personal expression but within predefined options."

    Capsule for World War Z World War Z

    "Customization of weapons and some character skins allow personal expression, though limited character options noted."

  • Fantasy

    Game with the same Fantasy vibe

    3

    "WWII setting with fictionalized super weapons and dramatic kill cams provide an imaginative, cinematic experience."

    Capsule for Sniper Elite: Resistance Sniper Elite: Resistance

    "WWII setting with cinematic kill cams and exaggerated sniping power creates an immersive but fictionalized experience."

  • Fellowship

    Game with the same Fellowship vibe

    3

    "Community and multiplayer co-op foster social connection and shared achievements."

    Capsule for 5089: The Action RPG 5089: The Action RPG

    "Community aspects through co-op and multiplayer modes foster social connection and shared achievements."

  • Growth

    Game with the same Growth vibe

    3

    "Skill acquisition in sniping and tactical planning, plus character upgrades and abilities."

    Capsule for Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts

    "Skill development through mastering stealth, sniping, and tactical planning; unlocking weapons and upgrades."

  • Health

    Game with the same Health vibe

    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    Capsule for War Thunder War Thunder

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle

    Game with the same Idle vibe

    -3

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not designed for idle or background play."

    Capsule for Subnautica Subnautica

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement; not designed for idle or background play."

  • Intimacy

    Game with the same Intimacy vibe

    -3

    "Social interactions are mostly surface-level co-op and multiplayer; no evidence of close emotional relationships."

    Capsule for Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic

    "Social interactions are mostly surface-level multiplayer or co-op; no evidence of close emotional relationships."

  • Leadership

    Game with the same Leadership vibe

    1

    "Some multiplayer modes involve team coordination but no strong leadership roles emphasized."

    Capsule for Clones Clones

    "Some multiplayer modes involve team coordination but no strong evidence of leadership roles."

  • Progression

    Game with the same Progression vibe

    4

    "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, and unlockables through gameplay."

    Capsule for OTXO OTXO

    "Players accumulate weapons, upgrades, skills, and unlockables through gameplay and challenges."

  • Relaxation

    Game with the same Relaxation vibe

    2

    "Game balances tension and flow; stealth and sniping can be relaxing but also challenging."

    Capsule for Sniper Elite 4 Sniper Elite 4

    "Some players find the slower-paced stealth and sniping relaxing, though higher difficulties add tension."

  • Sensation

    Game with the same Sensation vibe

    3

    "Satisfying kill cams, detailed graphics, and immersive sound provide sensory enjoyment."

    Capsule for Sniper Elite 4 Sniper Elite 4

    "Enjoyment of visual kill cams, sound design, and immersive environments provide sensory stimulation."

  • Status

    Game with the same Status vibe

    1

    "Some recognition through multiplayer rankings and community reputation, but not a dominant motivation."

    Capsule for Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront Call to Arms - Gates of Hell: Ostfront

    "Some recognition through multiplayer rankings and achievements, but not a dominant motivation."

  • Story

    Game with the same Story vibe

    1

    "Story is present but considered weak or confusing by some; narrative adds context but is not deeply immersive."

    Capsule for D'LIRIUM D'LIRIUM

    "Story is present but considered secondary; narrative provides context but is not deeply immersive."

  • Strategy

    Game with the same Strategy vibe

    4

    "Strong emphasis on tactical planning, stealth, and problem solving in mission approaches."

    Capsule for Sniper Elite 3 Sniper Elite 3

    "Strong emphasis on tactical planning, stealth, positioning, and problem solving in mission approaches."

  • Thrill

    Game with the same Thrill vibe

    3

    "Invasion mode and stealth gameplay create suspense and adrenaline moments."

    Capsule for Sniper Elite: Resistance Sniper Elite: Resistance

    "Invasion mode and stealth encounters provide suspense and excitement; kill cams add to thrill."

  • Value

    Game with the same Value vibe

    2

    "Generally considered good value especially when purchased on sale; some complaints about DLC pricing."

    Capsule for 112 Operator 112 Operator

    "Generally considered good value especially on sale; some complaints about DLC pricing."

  • Violence

    Game with the same Violence vibe

    4

    "Enjoyment of combat and graphic kill cams focused on sniping and destruction of enemies."

    Capsule for Sniper Elite: Resistance Sniper Elite: Resistance

    "Enjoyment of combat, sniping, and graphic kill cams with visceral violence against enemies."

  • Survival

    Game with the same Survival vibe

    2

    "Players must manage threats and challenges but game is not focused on survival mechanics."

    Capsule for Gedonia Gedonia

    "Players manage threats and resources tactically, but game is not focused on survival mechanics."

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Last update: 01/06/2026