What are the best games like Arma 3: Contact?

The best games like Arma 3: Contact are Squad, Post Scriptum, Hell Let Loose, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam. Each was selected based on gameplay similarity, genre, atmosphere, and player reviews.

What games are similar to Arma 3: Contact?

Games similar to Arma 3: Contact include Squad, Post Scriptum, Hell Let Loose, Insurgency: Sandstorm, Rising Storm 2: Vietnam. These alternatives share similar Simulator and Strategy elements.

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2019

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About Arma 3: Contact

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What if humanity suddenly encounters extraterrestrial intelligence on Earth? Bohemia Interactive presents: Arma 3 Contact – a spin-off expansion about the most important discovery in the history of mankind. As a soldier deployed to Livonia’s militarized Nadbór region, you will be among the first to study our alien visitors and determine their intentions. However, amid the tension and chaos, armed conflict inevitably unfolds. Arma 3 Contact’s military science fiction campaign arrives together with a massive new terrain, and introduces new factions, weapons, vehicles, outfits, equipment, and more to the wider Arma 3 sandbox.

Top 5 Alternatives to Arma 3: Contact

90% Match

Squad

Released: 2020

Fans of Arma 3: Contact would appreciate Squad's intense 50v50 battles, requiring meticulous teamwork, realistic ballistics, and combined arms tactics in sprawling, open maps.

84/100

Tactical Shooter, Simulation

Why recommended

Centred around large-scale, objective-based multiplayer combat with up to 100 players.
Emphasizes realistic ballistics, complex vehicle mechanics, and the need for squad-level coordination and communication.
Offers sprawling maps and combined arms warfare, allowing for diverse tactical approaches similar to Arma's sandbox.

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89% Match

Post Scriptum

Released: 2018

For those who appreciate the deep tactical simulation and combined arms operations of Arma 3: Contact, Post Scriptum offers an even more granular and historically accurate WWII experience with a strong emphasis on logistics and large-scale multiplayer.

71/100

Tactical Shooter, Simulation

Why recommended

Built entirely around large-scale (up to 80 players) multiplayer battles, demanding high levels of coordination and communication.
Features a unique supply and logistics system that directly impacts the flow of battle, adding a deep strategic layer.
Recreates authentic WWII battles with meticulous detail, including realistic weapon ballistics, vehicle physics, and historical uniforms.

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88% Match

Hell Let Loose

Released: 2021

For those who enjoy Arma 3: Contact's grand-scale engagements and the necessity for strategic team play, Hell Let Loose delivers massive 50v50 WWII battles with a strong focus on logistics and communication.

PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

80/100

Tactical Shooter, Simulation

Why recommended

Features massive 50v50 multiplayer battles where teamwork and communication are paramount to victory.
Provides a historically accurate and gritty portrayal of WWII combat, including realistic weapon handling and ballistics.
Incorporates a unique resource-based meta-game where controlling supply lines and strongpoints directly impacts the battle.

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82% Match

Insurgency: Sandstorm

Released: 2018

If the realistic gunplay and intense, objective-focused engagements of Arma 3: Contact appeal to you, Insurgency: Sandstorm offers a tighter, faster-paced but equally lethal tactical FPS experience.

PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

78/100

Tactical Shooter, FPS

Why recommended

Offers highly intense competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes, demanding teamwork and tactical awareness.
Features a low time-to-kill and realistic weapon mechanics, rewarding careful positioning and precise aim.
Focuses on tight, objective-driven scenarios that require coordinated pushes and defensive strategies.

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78% Match

Rising Storm 2: Vietnam

Released: 2017

Fans of Arma 3: Contact's large-scale, historically-inspired battles will find a similar brutal and immersive experience in Rising Storm 2: Vietnam, with its focus on asymmetric warfare and intense multiplayer combat.

81/100

Tactical Shooter, FPS

Why recommended

Supports large-scale multiplayer battles with up to 64 players, emphasizing squad cohesion and objective control.
Captures the unique dynamics of the Vietnam War with distinct factions, weapons, and tactical approaches.
Features sprawling jungle maps and urban areas that provide diverse combat scenarios and opportunities for flanking.

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