Counter-Strike (Series) Alternatives

Counter-Strike is described as '(CS) is a series of multiplayer first-person shooter video games, in which teams of terrorists battle to perpetrate an act of terror (bombing, hostage-taking, assassination) and counter-terrorists try to prevent it (bomb defusal, hostage rescue)' and is a very popular first-person shooter in the games category. There are more than 50 games similar to Counter-Strike for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Steam and Web-based apps. The best Counter-Strike alternative is Xonotic, which is both free and Open Source. Other Counter-Strike like games are AssaultCube, Call of Duty, Unreal Tournament and Valorant.

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  1. With brand new space combat, playable Jedi characters, and over 16 all new battlefronts, Star Wars Battlefront II gives you more ways than ever before to play the classic Star Wars battles any way you want.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Origin
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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  2. Day of Defeat: Source features multiplayer, team-based gameplay set in the WWII European theatre of operations. Players choose a role and tackle goal-oriented missions based on historical operations.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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  3. The Finals icon
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    THE FINALS is a Free to Play, Live Service, first person shooter, developed by Embark Studios for PC and next-gen consoles.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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  4. CrossFire icon
     5 likes

    Cross Fire is a free online first-person shooter featuring persistent rankings and five game modes – including the exclusive stealth-action Ghost Mode.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
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  5. BattleBit icon
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    BattleBit Remastered is a low poly FPS that aims for a massively multiplayer experience with up to 254 players in a single server. Fight on a large battlefield with ground vehicles, boats, and air support. Create your own strategies to win in a near-fully destructible map.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  6. Cube 2: Sauerbraten is a free multiplayer/singleplayer first person shooter, built as a major redesign of the Cube FPS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  7. CSPromod icon
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    CSPromod aims to incorporate the best of CS 1.6 and CS:Source in one, feature-packed version. With 1.6-style gameplay and Source graphics, we hope and strive to re-unite the CS community.

    This is a standalone game!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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  8. Squad icon
     8 likes

    Squad is a 50 vs 50 multiplayer first-person shooter that aims to capture combat realism through communication and teamplay.

    29 Squad alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
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  9. Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon is an American video game series of military tactical shooters, created by Red Storm Entertainment, a game development studio founded in part by American author Tom Clancy.

    57 Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Combat Arms icon
     7 likes

    Free online shooter featuring multiple game modes, customizable weapons, numerous maps, both PvP and PvE gameplay, clan wars, and regular updates. Offers character personalization, dynamic events, leaderboards, and fast-paced, tactical multiplayer combat.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. Warface icon
     5 likes

    Warface is a contemporary MMO first person shooter with millions of fans around the world. It offers intense PvP modes, compelling PvE missions and raids that you can challenge with four diverse classes and a colossal customizable arsenal.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Wine
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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  12. SWAT icon
     8 likes

    Immersive tactical first-person shooter emphasizing realistic law enforcement, teamwork, and strategy in urban settings, with missions involving hostage rescue, suspect apprehension, adherence to protocol, and use of authentic equipment and non-lethal tactics.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • GOG.com
    • US flagUnited States
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