LIKE HELLDIVERS 2 · RANKEDUPDATED JUN 12, 202610 min read

Best Games Like Helldivers 2

Helldivers 2 proved that PvE co-op shooters with genuine difficulty and community moments could dominate the conversation. The feeling of calling in a stratagem, watching the eagle strike land, and diving into chaos with three friends — that's specific. These are the games closest to delivering the same hit. All Metacritic scores verified.

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MonsterHunterWilds

NSP

★BUY★NEXT SAVE POINT

Co-op Action RPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 50h+ · MC: 88

Monster Hunter Wilds

“88 on Metacritic, released 2025. The newest and most accessible Monster Hunter entry — hunt massive creatures solo or with up to 3 friends in a seamlessly connected open world. The same 'prepare, engage, succeed' loop as Helldivers 2 but with weapon depth that rivals any RPG. The genre's new gold standard.”

FOR · Helldivers 2 fans who want co-op PvE with deep build variety and satisfying hunt progressionNOT FOR · Players who want randomized mission structures — Wilds has fixed hunts, not procedural missions

BUY8.8/10AWORTH IT? YES

How we picked

PvE co-op structure prioritized — Helldivers 2 is about playing with others against the game
Friendly fire and stakes matter — games with consequence weighted higher
Metacritic scores verified for all main picks
Difficulty and squad synergy noted — the Helldivers 2 audience wants challenge
Active playerbase confirmed — no dead games

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MonsterHunter:World

NSP

Co-op Action RPG · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 200h+ · MC: 90

PCPS5XSX

Monster Hunter: World

“90 on Metacritic — Universal Acclaim. The game that opened Monster Hunter to Western audiences. Still has the deepest weapon system in co-op gaming: 14 weapon types, each with full skill trees. The Iceborne expansion doubles the content. Older than Wilds but the Iceborne endgame is arguably better than anything Wilds offers yet.”

FOR · Helldivers 2 fans who want the deepest co-op PvE loop available — World + Iceborne is hundreds of hoursNOT FOR · Players who want modern UI — Wilds is more accessible; World shows its 2018 age in menus

BUY9.0/10A+WORTH IT? YES

DeepRockGalactic

NSP

Co-op Shooter · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 100h+ · MC: 85

PCPS5XSX

Deep Rock Galactic

“85 on Metacritic. The community called it 'the most wholesome co-op game ever made' for a reason: 1-4 player dwarves mining and fighting bugs on procedurally generated planets. Class synergy, friendly fire, and a management company sending you to die with minimum equipment. The most direct tonal match to Helldivers 2.”

FOR · Helldivers 2 fans — Deep Rock Galactic is the most direct equivalent. Same dark humour, same squad roles, same corporate satireNOT FOR · Solo players — DRG is technically playable alone but designed for co-op squads

BUY8.5/10A-WORTH IT? YES

Left4Dead

NSP

Co-op Shooter · PC · Xbox · 4-Player · ~8h · MC: ~89

PCXSX

Left 4 Dead 2

“~89 on Metacritic (2009) and still holds up. Valve's 4-player zombie co-op — the template that Helldivers 2 descends from. The AI Director that dynamically adjusts difficulty based on squad performance is still impressive. The melee weapons, special zombie types, and campaign variety remain class-defining. A must-play for co-op fans.”

FOR · Helldivers 2 fans who haven't played the co-op shooter that defined the genre — essential gaming historyNOT FOR · Console players — Xbox only; no PS5 version exists

BUY8.9/10AWORTH IT? YES

Remnant2

NSP

Co-op Souls-Shooter · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 25h · MC: ~83

PCPS5XSX

Remnant 2

“~83 on Metacritic. Soulslike meets third-person shooter — procedurally generated boss encounters, class builds, and 1-3 player co-op. The closest thing to Helldivers 2 with RPG progression. Bosses reward preparation and communication the same way Helldivers 2's objectives do. Excellent for squads who want more build depth.”

FOR · Helldivers 2 fans who want soulslike difficulty and build variety in their co-op shooterNOT FOR · Players who want purely arcade shooting — Remnant 2 has serious RPG depth requirements

WAIT8.3/10B+WORTH IT? KINDA

RiskofRain

NSP

Roguelite Co-op Shooter · PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch · 30h+ · MC: 85

PCPS5XSXSwitch

Risk of Rain 2

“85 on Metacritic. 1-4 player roguelite third-person shooter — kill aliens, stack items, become unstoppably powerful. The co-op scaling means difficulty rises with squad size in the same organic way as Helldivers 2. Excellent communication-dependent moments as players build synergistic item sets across a run.”

FOR · Helldivers 2 fans who want co-op roguelite action with insane late-run power scalingNOT FOR · Players who want sustained campaigns — Risk of Rain 2 runs are self-contained, no persistent world

WAIT8.5/10A-WORTH IT? KINDA

Warhammer:Vermintide2

NSP

Co-op Melee Shooter · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 40h+ · MC: 82

PCPS5XSX

Warhammer: Vermintide 2

“82 on Metacritic. 4-player Warhammer melee co-op — fight through waves of ratmen in a dark fantasy setting. Career system, loot progression, and heroic characters. Predates Helldivers 2 but the squad dynamics and friendly fire stakes are very similar. Fatshark went on to make Darktide with this formula.”

FOR · Helldivers 2 fans who want a fantasy melee co-op with character builds and career progressionNOT FOR · Players who want ranged combat — Vermintide 2 is primarily melee with limited guns

WAIT8.2/10B+WORTH IT? KINDA

Back4Blood

NSP

Co-op Shooter · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 15h · MC: 77

PCPS5XSX

Back 4 Blood

“77 on Metacritic. Turtle Rock's Left 4 Dead spiritual successor — 4-player zombie co-op with a card system for build customisation. The card system adds genuine strategic depth over L4D2. Servers shut down in 2024 but offline/LAN play still works. The campaign is complete; just don't expect live updates.”

FOR · L4D2 fans who want a modern take with build variety — good campaign, solid co-opNOT FOR · Players who want live service content — Back 4 Blood's online support ended in 2024

WAIT7.7/10BWORTH IT? KINDA

Warhammer40,000:Darktide

NSP

Co-op Shooter · PC · Xbox · 40h+ · MC: 74

PCXSX

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

“74 on Metacritic — Mixed at launch but substantially improved since. Fatshark's spiritual successor to Vermintide 2 set in Warhammer 40K. Four classes, brutal melee-ranged hybrid combat, and some of the best enemy hordes in the genre. The monetisation controversy from launch has largely subsided; the game itself is better now.”

FOR · WH40K fans who want Helldivers-style squad co-op in the 40K setting with improved combatNOT FOR · Players sensitive to aggressive monetisation — Darktide's cosmetic store remains predatory

WAIT7.4/10C+WORTH IT? KINDA

Warframe

NSP

Co-op Action RPG · Free · PC · PS5 · Xbox · Switch · Endless · No MC

PCPS5XSXSwitch

Warframe

“No traditional Metacritic score (F2P live service launch). Ten years of content, free entry, and some of the most creative weapon design in co-op gaming. The learning curve is notorious — Warframe is famous for never explaining itself — but the community is warm and the depth is extraordinary once it clicks.”

FOR · Helldivers 2 fans who want endless free co-op content with deep build systemsNOT FOR · Players who want clear onboarding — Warframe's new player experience is notoriously poor despite years of polish

WAIT7.5/10BWORTH IT? KINDA

Aliens:FireteamElite

NSP

Co-op Shooter · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 10h · MC: ~63

PCPS5XSX

Aliens: Fireteam Elite

“~63 on Metacritic. The Aliens licence applied to a Left 4 Dead template. The setting is great; the execution is repetitive and thin. Five missions, limited enemy variety, and shallow progression make it feel like a budget product despite the premium price. Dead Space Extraction does more with the sci-fi horror co-op concept.”

FOR · Die-hard Aliens franchise fans who must play in the setting regardless of qualityNOT FOR · Most players — Deep Rock Galactic is free-to-try and objectively better in every dimension

SKIP6.3/10C-WORTH IT? NAH

Outriders

NSP

Co-op Looter Shooter · PC · PS5 · Xbox · 25h · MC: ~75

PCPS5XSX

Outriders

“~75 on Metacritic. People Can Fly's co-op looter shooter launched with severe server issues that destroyed goodwill. Decent builds, some interesting class abilities, but the story and world are generic sci-fi. The Worldslayer expansion improved things, but in a genre with Deep Rock and MH Wilds, Outriders offers no compelling reason to choose it.”

FOR · Looter shooter fans who've finished Destiny 2 and want a shorter, self-contained campaignNOT FOR · Helldivers 2 fans specifically — the squad dynamics and mission design don't match

SKIP7.5/10BWORTH IT? NAH

Redfall

NSP

Co-op Shooter · PC · Xbox · 15h · MC: ~55

PCXSX

Redfall

“~55 on Metacritic. Arkane's co-op vampire shooter — one of 2023's most disappointing releases from one of gaming's most respected studios. Poor AI, empty open world, boring shooting, and a monetisation structure that made no sense. Serves primarily as a cautionary tale. Avoid.”

FOR · Nobody — Arkane's other games (Prey, Dishonored) are vastly better uses of your timeNOT FOR · Everyone

SKIP5.5/10DWORTH IT? NAH

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WAIT

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Vampire Survivors-style auto-battler spin-off of DRG. Solo only, but a great palette cleanser between DRG sessions. Well received by the community.

BUY

Doom Eternal

92 on Metacritic. Not co-op, but the closest single-player equivalent to Helldivers 2's rhythm of 'prepare, engage, dominate.' The combat puzzle design is extraordinary.

WAIT

Earth Defense Force 5

Intentionally janky co-op shooter where you fight giant ants with absurd weaponry. Beloved cult series that scratches the Helldivers 2 bug-killing comedy itch on a budget.

WAIT

Destiny 2

No Metacritic for F2P relaunch. The co-op endgame raids are some of the most satisfying 6-player content in gaming. Requires significant investment to reach that content.

WAIT

GTFO

~74 on Metacritic. Hardcore 4-player stealth-extraction horror. Communication-dependent and brutally punishing. For Helldivers fans who want something much harder.

Best Games Like Helldivers 2

Monster Hunter Wilds

How we picked

The full list

Monster Hunter: World

Deep Rock Galactic

Left 4 Dead 2

Remnant 2

Risk of Rain 2

Warhammer: Vermintide 2

Back 4 Blood

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide

Warframe

Aliens: Fireteam Elite

Outriders

Redfall

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Doom Eternal

Earth Defense Force 5

Destiny 2

GTFO

NO HYPE.JUST GAMES.

NO HYPE.
JUST GAMES.