theHunter: Call of the Wild™ similar games & best alternatives

theHunter: Call of the Wild™

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One • 2017

Should you play it?

Discover an atmospheric hunting game like no other in this realistic, stunning open world – regularly updated in collaboration with the community. Immerse yourself in the single player campaign, or share the ultimate hunting experience with friends.

What works

  • Stunning realistic graphics and immersive environments
  • Relaxing and slow-paced gameplay
  • Deep tracking and hunting mechanics
  • Cooperative multiplayer experience
  • Meaningful progression and skill development

Things to keep in mind

  • Heavy reliance on paid dlc for full experience
  • Some bugs and occasional ai inconsistencies
  • Slow pace may not appeal to all players
  • Limited weapon and equipment variety in base game
  • Some missions and achievements are bugged

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Far Cry® 5

  • Red Dead Redemption 2

  • Dying Light 2 Stay Human: Reloaded Edition

  • Bellwright

  • Way of the Hunter

  • Embers Adrift

More fantastical

Games that feels like theHunter: Call of the Wild™ but with more imaginative fiction

  • Island 359™

  • Warhammer: Vermintide 2

  • Enshrouded

  • Prehistoric Hunt

  • Red Dead Online

  • Dawn of Defiance

Less social

Games that feels like theHunter: Call of the Wild™ but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • BULT: Hunting simulator

  • Days Gone

  • Hunting Unlimited 2010

  • Skinwalker Hunt

  • The Long Dark

  • Two Worlds Epic Edition

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Each dot is a game placed from its motivation profile relative to this page’s game. Direction shows which motivation differs most; distance along that axis shows how large the gap is.

  • Purple star: this page’s game at the centre — everything is relative to it.
  • Direction: each axis is a main motivational difference vs this game (e.g. more / less competitive).
  • Distance on an axis: how large that difference is (ring scales show +/− points).
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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

theHunter: Call of the Wild™: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Relaxation, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Fantasy.

Last update: 06/08/2026