LikeThisGame
Medal of Honor: Vanguard
Games Like

Medal of Honor: Vanguard

200752/100
Shooter

Military

Vanguard throws you into the heat of World War II, focusing on the boots-on-the-ground experience with a grounded, visceral feel. Its "Battlefield" entry system, where you choose your starting point in a level, offers a degree of player agency rarely found in corridor shooters of the era. Though it's a linear, narrative-driven campaign, the varied locales and the satisfying weight of the weapons leave a lasting impression, even if the series would later stumble.

About Medal of Honor: Vanguard

Details
Players take on the role of Sgt. Frank Keegan, a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, and 17th Airborne Division fighting the Axis forces of Nazi Germany and the Kingdom of Italy. The first mission, which is Operation Husky places Keegan in a C-47 aircraft somewhere off the coast of Sicily Suddenly, the plane explodes, and Keegan is thrown out. He manages to deploy his parachute and make it to the ground, where he fights through a town against Italian forces. Once through the town, they make their way around the coast to a bunker somewhere in Sicily, and shoot their way in, defeating the German forces inside. For this level, you are armed with a Thompson submachine gun, you may pick up weapons such as the MP40 and the M1 Garand rifle.

Top 3 Alternatives to Medal of Honor: Vanguard

1
Rating
Critic & community
85
Match
Recommendation strength
88%

Helldivers 2

2024 · Shooter

Team up with friends to liberate planets in this intense, co-op shooter where every mission is a chaotic blend of bullets and explosions, mirroring Vanguard's focus on squad-based action.

Why recommended

  • Criteria — Multiplayer focus with cooperative missions for up to four players, demanding teamwork and coordination.
  • The constant threat of friendly fire and overwhelming enemy numbers creates a challenging experience that forces players to adapt and overcome.
  • The core gameplay loop of dropping into a mission, completing objectives, and extracting under fire echoes the squad-based action of Vanguard.
2
Rating
Critic & community
79
Match
Recommendation strength
78%

Experience the gritty realism of WWII squad combat, where tactical decisions and cover are essential for survival, just like Vanguard's emphasis on strategic firefights.

Why recommended

  • The squad-based gameplay, where you command a team of soldiers, mirrors Vanguard's focus on tactical combat and teamwork.
  • Criteria — Multiplayer modes provide competitive and cooperative experiences, allowing players to test their skills against each other or work together to achieve objectives.
  • The challenging difficulty, where a single mistake can lead to death, forces players to think strategically and use cover effectively.
3
Rating
Critic & community
75
Match
Recommendation strength
70%

Dive into a hardcore, realistic shooter where every raid is a gamble, and survival hinges on tactical prowess and quick reflexes, similar to Vanguard's intense firefights.

Why recommended

  • The unforgiving combat and permadeath mechanics create a high-stakes experience where every encounter matters, demanding strategic thinking and precise execution.
  • Criteria — While not a primary focus, Escape from Tarkov features multiplayer engagements where players compete for resources and survival, mirroring Vanguard's multiplayer options.
  • The emphasis on realistic weaponry and tactical maneuvers aligns with Vanguard's grounded approach to combat.

Explore Medal of Honor: Vanguard in detail

Screenshots, prices, playtime, streams and more

View Page →

Want something more specific?

Select criteria to get personalized recommendations

Select at least 1

Explore More Games