For players seeking experiences similar to Arma's blend of realism, large-scale combat, and tactical gameplay, several titles offer comparable depth and challenge.
Squad
Squad is a 50v50 multiplayer first-person shooter that aims to capture combat realism through communication and teamplay. It emphasizes large-scale combined arms warfare, featuring infantry, armored vehicles, and air support on expansive maps. Base building and logistical chains are crucial, mirroring Arma's strategic depth and slower pacing.
Post Scriptum
Set during World War II, Post Scriptum offers a historically accurate, large-scale tactical shooter experience. It focuses heavily on team coordination, realistic ballistics, and vehicle combat. Similar to Arma, success relies on communication, strategic positioning, and understanding the battlefield's flow. It shares common design philosophies with Squad, resulting in similar core mechanics.
Hell Let Loose
Another World War II title, Hell Let Loose plunges players into 50v50 battles on historically recreated maps. It features a unique resource-based strategic meta-game alongside intense infantry and tank combat. While it may have some more accessible elements compared to Arma, it effectively captures the grand scale and the necessity for tactical cooperation.
Insurgency: Sandstorm
While typically featuring smaller engagements than Arma, Insurgency: Sandstorm excels in delivering visceral, hardcore tactical first-person combat. It emphasizes realistic weapon handling, lethal gunplay, and intense close-quarters battles. For players who appreciate Arma's demanding infantry combat and immersive sound design, Sandstorm offers a focused and intense experience.
Operation: Harsh Doorstop
This community-developed, free-to-play title aims to be a platform for tactical shooter experiences, heavily inspired by games like Project Reality. It actively supports modding and community-created content, echoing a key aspect of Arma's longevity and appeal. Its design philosophy centers around offering a customizable, tactical sandbox, which aligns well with Arma's core strengths.
Ground Branch
Ground Branch focuses on delivering a true first-person tactical shooter experience with an emphasis on deliberate gameplay, in-depth character and weapon customization, and realistic mechanics. It caters to players who enjoy Arma's special operations feel, detailed planning, and methodical execution, albeit typically on a smaller, more focused operational scale than Arma's vast battlefields.
