Top 13 Games Like Halo 5 (Games Better Than Halo 5 In Their Own Way)

Games Like Halo 5
Halo 5 E3 2015 Presentation


Halo 5 is a unique game, it provides all of those “halo feels” while still delivering a modern FPS experience. Once you beat the game or simply grow tired of playing it, often you want a similar game to play. If you’re like me, you beat Halo 5 and wanted a new game to play but didn’t know any that gave you that similar vibe, you’ve come to the right place. We’re going to talk about 13 games that’re like Halo 5 and even better in their own way.

13.  DOOM Eternal

Doom Eternal is the upcoming sequel to the reboot of Doom made in 2016. You return as the silent, unnamed marine in the iconic Doom power armor after fighting the onslaught of demonic creatures on Mars and being transported to parts unknown. You find your way to Earth only to find out it’s become Hell on Earth; The Legions of Hell have invaded and almost wiped out humanity. It is your responsibility to protect what’s left of humanity in only the most Doom fashion ever: with chainsaws, guns, and your bare hands.

You must wipe out every demon in your path while using new weapons like the Ballista and the Crucible. You will face new enemies like the Doomhunter and Marauder along with all the old classics like the Arch-Viles, Pain elementals and Arachnatrons. Never resting. Never Stopping. Ravenous. Eternal. Can you save humanity?

Absolutely gorgeous gameplay from Doom Eternal on PS4

Doom Eternal Quake Con 2018 Gameplay

 12. Rage 2

 Rage 2 Gameplay trailer by Bethesda Softworks

Rage takes place in a post-apocalyptic future following the impact of asteroid 99942 Apophis. In the first game you play as Nicholas Rane, a soldier who has just awoken from hibernation in an underground facility. Rage 2 bounces off the story told in the first game, but it takes place 30 years after the events that took place in Rage 1. You play as an entirely new character named Walker and you can even talk and have a backstory.

Walker routinely mentions the events that happen in the first game to help you remember or learn the story aspects of the game. Rage 2 is the perfect game for new comers to the story, while still pleasing the veterans.

Rage 2 boss fight gameplay from IGN

More Rage 2 boss fight gameplay from IGN

 11.  Destiny 2

Destiny 2 Gameplay by NVIDIA GeForce Italia

Humanity’s last safe haven, the Traveler, has fallen to an overwhelming Red Legion invasion led by their leader, Ghaul, With the fall of the Traveler, Guardians across the system lose their “light”, the driving force that makes Guardians who they are.

You discover a shard of light that restores your abilities and you must travel across the system fighting your way to Ghaul. Upgrade your abilities, learn new skills, test out new weapons, do whatever it takes to survive and restore the light of your fellow Guardians.

One catch, Ghaul is on the verge of harnessing the power of the Traveler, you must defeat him before it is late.

Breathtaking view of Earth in Destiny 2

Destiny 2 Warlock subclass “Stormcaller” gameplay 

10. Gears of War 4

Gears of War 4 gameplay demo at Gamsecom 2016

This is the fifth installment of the Gears of War franchise and picks up 25 years after the events of Gears of War 3. The Imulsion countermeasure weapon has destroyed Imulsion on Planet Sera, killing the Locust and the Lambent in the process. However, humanity has been forced to adapt their lifestyles after eliminating the use of fossil fuels and learning to fight the powerful “windflares.” The Coalition of Ordered Governments (COG) established walled off cities to protect its citizens.

You play as J.D Fenix, and you disagree with the hardball politics being enforced. You run into a new threat, the “Swarm” and you along with your father Marcus Fenix must find new ways to protect humanity from this threat.

Marcus Fenix and his son, J.D Fenix, riding a motorcycle

 9. Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2 gameplay by “theRadBrad”

 Play as one of four new vault hunters fighting against an array of new world creatures, psychos, and their evil mastermind, Handsome Jack. Meet new people, arm them with the massive amounts of weapons at your disposal and fight with them in 4 player co-op. Join the relentless quest for revenge and explore uncharted territory in the process. Take your friends on a quest for redemption across this undiscovered planet.

Experience an FPS shooter in a way only Borderlands 2 can provide

Amazing visuals provided by Borderlands 2

8. Space Hulk: Death Wing

Space Hulk: Deathwing solo campaign gameplay

Space Hulk: Deathwing is an FPS game base on the classic board game Space Hulk. It was developed on Unreal Engine 4 and offers you and three of your friends an opportunity to fight against the Genestealers in the tunnels of a Space Hulk.

Gain new skills and abilities to help you and your fireteam in your fight. Take on the role of a Space Marine from the most feared battalion of the Space Marines: the Deathwing of Dark Angels Chapter.

Earn fervor points to improve your abilities and unlock new powers. Put on your armor and arm yourself to face the Space Hulk.

A Dark Angel soldier fighting inside the Space Hulk

A group of 3 Dark Angel soldiers ready to fight the Space Hulk

7. Shadow Warrior 2

15 minutes of Shadow Warrior 2 gameplay

Shadow Warrior 2 is an evolution of Flying Wild Hogs FPS following the story of corporate genius Lo Wang.

Living only as a mercenary on the outskirts of a corrupted world, you must wield Lo Wangs devastating skills with guns, blades, magic, and wit to destroy your enemies.

Battle with allies online or in four player co-op or be fight like Rambo through the breathtaking landscapes and intense missions provided you.

Collect powerful weapons, armor, and arcane relics to help you finish your quest.

Become legend.

A preview of the epic weapons available in Shadow Warrior 2

A badass shot of you and your fellow soldiers

6. Prey

PREY Gameplay Walkthrough Part 1 Intro

In Prey, you awaken aboard the Talos I space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are part of an experiment designed to alter humanity forever, but theres been some major setback. The space station has been invaded by hostile aliens and you are being hunted.

As you dig into the dark secrets of Talos I and your own past, your wits, weapons, and mind-bending abilities are key to your survival. The fate of the station lies solely on your shoulders.

Stunning Visuals in Prey for PC

An epic fight with one of Preys signature weapons

5. Titanfall 2

Titanfall 2 Mission 1 gameplay

Relive that epic feeling of calling down your titan and kicking ass in Titanfall 2. Re-join the Frontier in the new single player campaign that really digs into that Pilot-Titan bond. Or just delve right into the intense and revamped multiplayer experience featuring 6 new titans and plenty of pilot abilities to go around. Enjoy the expanded customization, breathtaking new maps, and lots of new game modes.

Let the ass-kicking begin!

Enjoy some badass new titans and pilot features available to you

Titanfall 2 really digs into the Titan - Pilot bond

4. Metro Exodus

Metro Exodus 4K gameplay at E3 2018

 It’s the year 2036, a quarter century after the nuclear war destroyed the Earth, only a few thousand survivors remain.  Clinging to their very existence within the tunnels of the Metro, they’ve struggled against poisoned elements, mutated beasts, and paranormal horrors. Not to mention you’re on the brink of civil war.

As Artyom, you must now flee the Metro and lead a group of Spartan Rangers on a journey through post-apocalyptic Russia in search of a new life.

Explore the Russian wilderness across vast and diverse levels and follow the story through spring, summer, and autumn, down to the horrors of nuclear winter. Blend deadly combat with stealth in this first-person shooter, anything to stay alive.

Try and survive the bitter cold of Nuclear Winter

Fight your way across post-apocalyptic Russia with your battalion of soldiers

3. Cyberpunk 2077

Cyberpunk 2077 48-minute gameplay walkthrough

Cyberpunk 2077 takes place in an open world and follows the story of V, a hired gun on the rise in Night City. Night City is classified as the most violent and dangerous metropolis of the corporate ruled future. You will be able to change V’s gender, outward appearance, class and are even given the opportunity to change his story.

Every change or decision you make regarding V will affect the shape of the game. Theres many side quests and other story arc quests to choose from and it also includes an interactive dialogue system. Best of all? Ultimate freedom with absolutely no microtransactions.

The game has many side quests to choose from, including some “extra-curriculars” as seen above

Cyberpunk 2077 takes place in one of the most dangerous cities in the world: Night City

 2. Wolfenstein: Young Blood

We don’t have much in terms of gameplay, but here’s the E3 teaser for Wolfenstein: Youngblood

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is a sequel to Wolfenstein II: New Colossus and serves as a prequel to Wolfenstein 3. It takes place 19 years after New Colossus after the Second American Revolution liberated America from Nazi control. It focuses on B. J’s twin daughters Jess and Soph as the newest inductees of the Global Resistance against Nazi’s. Its an FPS game that also includes a split screen co-op capability. That’s all we know so far.

Wolfenstein: Youngblood will be featured on the Nintendo Switch

The game is set in 1980’s era France

1. Star Wars: Battlefront 2

Star Wars Battlefront 2 Galactic Assault Gameplay

Join the classic Star Wars journey from one of the best-selling games of all time. Experience extensive multiplayer backgrounds across all three eras, prequel, classic and new trilogy. Not your style?

Be the lone wolf and shine your star as the new hero in an emotionally gripping single player experience. Upgrade your equipment and customize your character, use the force to prove your worth against iconic villains like Darth Maul and heroes like Han Solo.

Join the gaming experience forty years in the making.

Fight as iconic characters such as Obi-Wan Kenobi

Campaign gameplay from Battlefront II

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