Summary
- Call of Duty faces strong competition with games like Apex Legends and Destiny 2, offering new gameplay experiences.
- Robocop: Rogue City and Metro Exodus provide unique alternatives with power fantasies and survival elements.
- Valorant combines high-impact gameplay with hero abilities, offering a compelling alternative to Call of Duty.
Though the absolute dominance of the Call of Duty franchise has waned since its peak in the early 2010s, it's still going strong today. However, the big difference these days is that not only does it have competition, but its competition is actively trying to shake things up and try new things, meaning there are fewer and fewer games that are a lot like Call of Duty anymore.
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However, there are still a lot of great PS5 games that are like Call of Duty in a lot of different ways. This list is ranked by the quality of the game and how much a diehard Call of Duty fan is likely to love it. Each entry has a native release on PS5.
8 Hell Let Loose
War Is Hell
Hell Let Loose
- Released
- July 27, 2021
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Violence
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
Call of Duty games tend to lean towards arcade-action rather than the more realistic, but if a Call of Duty is looking for something a little different that demands a different play style, then there are few better options than Hell Let Loose.
Set during WW2, players engage in hyper-realistic combat in squad-based action scenarios and vast brilliant maps. A Call of Duty fan is going to love the intensity of the action and the different look at WW2 that Call of Duty games haven't quite done before. There are few shooters more intense than this one.
7 Robocop: Rogue City
In The Name Of The Law
RoboCop: Rogue City
- Released
- November 2, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- Teyon
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S
- Genre(s)
- FPS, Sci-Fi
Considering that the Call of Duty games are so influenced by 80s action films, it's something of a surprise that they haven't veered more heavily in that direction by embracing the cheese and gonzo action entirely. Luckily, games like Robocop: Rogue City do exactly what they say on the tin.
This game is a simple straightforward power fantasy of the best variety, embodying the robot man himself, and blasting criminals with guts galore. It fulfills the fantasy of being Robocop better than any other game and is a great alternative to Call of Duty to blow off some steam.
6 Destiny 2: The Final Shape
The Traveler Watches Over
Destiny 2: The Final Shape
- Franchise
- Destiny
- Platform(s)
- PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
Though once upon a time, the Halo and Call of Duty franchises used to be sworn enemies, things have changed, and now Bungie's Destiny 2 is a compelling MMO alternative to the Call of Duty franchise that keeps some of the great shooting but adds in a whole host of RPG elements, PvE gameplay, and an armory's worth of brilliant exotic weapons.
For a Call of Duty player looking for a gameplay experience that's more cooperative, with sci-fi lore, and more RPG mechanics, then Destiny 2 is the place to go. There are potentially hundreds of hours of gameplay to be had here, making it a great alternative if Call of Duty just isn't hitting the same buttons anymore.
5 Metro Exodus: Complete Edition
An Immersive Post-Apocalyptic Nightmare
Metro Exodus
- Released
- February 15, 2019
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- 4A Games
- Platform(s)
- PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
- Genre(s)
- FPS
From time to time, the Call of Duty franchise has tried to embrace some survival and stealth mechanics to mixed results. However, if you're a gamer who loves that kind of gameplay, then there is no better game to try than the wonderful Metro: Exodus.
Set in post-apocalyptic Russia, players are tasked with escorting a train of survivors out of the titular metro and across the vast wasteland of Russia to try and find a new better home. The shooting is very visceral, the stealth and survival elements are punchy, and it's all-around an unforgettable FPS experience well worth a try.
4 Apex Legends
The Old Guard Returns
Apex Legends
- Released
- February 4, 2019
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Battle Royale, First-Person Shooter
It's well known that Infinity Ward, the studio behind the legendary Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, suffered a lot of brain drain, with many of its greatest designers and staff leaving to form their own studio, Respawn Entertainment, which released the widely beloved Titanfall and Titanfall 2.
However, Respawn's greatest achievement would come with Apex: Legends, a multiplayer battle royale game that doesn't skimp on the studio's trademark brilliant gunplay, but also introduces complexity through different characters, shifting maps, and impressively deep lore. For Call of Duty fans looking for a change of pace but wanting to retain the tight gunplay, Apex: Legends is a great choice.
3 Battlefield 2042
The Future-Forward Approach
Battlefield 2042
- Released
- November 19, 2021
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- DICE, Criterion Games, Ripple Effect
- Platform(s)
- PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X
- Genre(s)
- First-Person Shooter
For the longest time, the Call of Duty and Battlefield franchises duked it out to see who could reign supreme. Battlefield never reached the popularity of Call of Duty, but it's still a great alternative option for any COD gamers looking for a change of pace.
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While Battlefield 2042 isn't the strongest entry in the series, and it had a rough launch, it has quietly built itself back up into a respectable entry into the franchise that still delivers on the key aspects of the Battlefield franchise that many Call of Duty gamers will likely find appealing.
2 The Finals
The Game's Rigged
The Finals
- Released
- December 8, 2023
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T For Teen Due To Violence
- Genre(s)
- FPS
At a certain point, the Call of Duty franchise became so dominant that other studios saw little point in trying to directly compete, innovating the FPS genre in different directions. However, The Finals, decided to say screw it and directly compete with Warzone, delivering a tight fast-paced FPS that gives any battle royale a run for its money.
While it may not be quite as popular as Warzone, The Finals is worth a look for any Call of Duty fan looking to mix up their gaming time with something new, yet familiar.
1 Valorant
High-Octane FPS Perfection
Valorant
- Released
- June 2, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- ESRB
- T for Teen: Blood, Language, Violence
- Genre(s)
- Shooter
More than any other game, Valorant seems to sap away the audience from Call of Duty, despite being quite different. Where Call of Duty was inspired by the likes of Doom and Medal of Honor, Valorant wears its Counter-Strike influences on its sleeve but infuses that addictive high-impact gameplay with hero shooter abilities and incredibly well-designed maps.
For Call of Duty players, Valorant offers high-risk, tactical, and high skill-ceiling gunplay that demands absolute excellence at all points and cooperation. It essentialises the very best of the Call of Duty franchise, infuses it with the greatness of PC-based shooters, and adds some hero-shooter spice to the mix. What results is one of the most compelling alternatives to Call of Duty ever made.
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