Tom Clancy’s The Division™ similar games & best alternatives

Tom Clancy’s The Division™

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One • 2016

Should you play it?

After a deadly pandemic sweeps through New York, it's up to Agents to save what remains. Complete missions, explore the Dark Zone, and fight back enemy factions alone or with 3 friends. Experience a full endgame offering you new PvP and PvE modes.

What works
  • Immersive post-apocalyptic nyc atmosphere
  • Deep character customization and build variety
  • Challenging tactical cover-based combat
  • Strong cooperative multiplayer experience
  • Frequent updates and dlc content
Things to keep in mind
  • Grind-heavy gameplay can be tedious
  • Pvp affected by cheating and imbalance
  • Storyline less engaging for some players
  • Server and connectivity issues reported
  • High cost of base game plus dlcs

What to play next

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

Top picks

Games that feel the closest overall

  • Tom Clancy’s The Division® 2

  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon® Wildlands

  • Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas 2

  • Arma 3

  • Arma 2: Operation Arrowhead

  • Call of Duty: World at War

  • Last Group Out

  • Delta Force 2

  • Assassin's Creed® Unity
Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

  • Last Group Out

  • Delta Force 2

  • Delta Force — Black Hawk Down: Team Sabre
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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.

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Tom Clancy’s The Division™: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Competition, Fellowship, Status, Cooperation. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy, Domination.

Why this game works

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

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  • Competence

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    "Game features challenging combat, tactical cover-based shooting, and skill development, especially at higher levels and in endgame content."

  • Competition

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    "PvP is optional and limited but present with events and modes; players can avoid it and focus on personal progression."

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    "PvP exists mainly in the Dark Zone and specific modes, but is often avoided by many players due to cheating and imbalance; competition is present but not the main focus."

  • Continuation

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  • Cooperation

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    "Strong emphasis on cooperative quests, team games, and social interaction with friends and strangers."

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  • Creativity

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    "Players can customize characters with various weapons, skills, and talent trees, creating unique builds and playstyles."

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  • Domination

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    "While PvP involves competition, many players emphasize mutual respect and balanced interactions; some toxic behavior reported but not dominant."

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  • Escapism

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    "Strongly immersive post-apocalyptic setting and atmospheric journey provide escape from real life."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and interest; some feel grindy but mostly intrinsic motivation rather than obligation."

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  • Experimenting

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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    "Character customization and use of cosmetic items allow for personal expression."

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  • Fantasy

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    "Game is grounded in realistic fashion and social scenarios; no strong fantasy or imaginative fiction elements."

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  • Fellowship

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    "Strong sense of community and shared experience through cooperative play and social interaction."

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  • Growth

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    "Players develop skills, knowledge of mechanics, and character builds over time."

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  • Health

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    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with long grinding sessions and no physical activity."

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  • Idle

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    "Requires focused attention during missions and combat; not designed for casual or background play."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Core gameplay revolves around accumulating better weapons, gear, and character upgrades."

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  • Relaxation

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Strategy

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  • Thrill

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    "High-risk PvP zones and challenging encounters provide suspense and excitement."

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    "Dark Zone PvP and survival mode provide suspense and risk, creating thrilling moments."

  • Value

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    "Players generally feel the game offers good value for its price and content, though some note high cost."

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  • Violence

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  • Survival

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    "Survival elements present, especially in survival mode, involving resource management and threat avoidance."

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