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1998PCPlayStation

A genre-defining tactical shooter built around meticulous mission planning: you assemble squads, plot routes and actions, then carry out counter-terror raids where a single hit can be fatal.

  • Sneaking and hiding
  • Tactical depth
  • A party of several characters
  • Challenging difficulty

The closest matches for Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six are SWAT 4, Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon and SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six special – the reasons are listed right on each game.

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SWAT 4

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2005PC

Brings what grabs you about Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: sneaking and hiding, tactical depth as well as a party of several characters.

A tactical first-person shooter where you lead a SWAT team through raids and aim to arrest suspects non-lethally. Strict rules of engagement, squad commands and careful planning matter more than raw shooting skill.

SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle

Realistic visuals

A tactical first-person shooter where you lead a LAPD SWAT team, issuing orders while clearing buildings and resolving hostage situations. Careful planning and restraint matter more than fast shooting.

Ready or Not

Challenging difficulty

A tactical first-person shooter where you play a SWAT officer clearing tense, claustrophobic locations and resolving hostage situations. Its unforgiving, realistic gameplay rewards careful teamwork, either in co-op or by commanding AI teammates.

Door Kickers

Challenging difficulty

You command a SWAT team from a top-down view, planning routes, gear and breach points, then watch the raid play out in real time. Short, punishing missions reward careful planning and quick improvisation.

SOCOM: US Navy SEALs

Realistic visuals

A tactical third-person shooter where you lead a four-man Navy SEAL squad using voice or menu commands. It is best remembered for pioneering console online multiplayer on the PlayStation 2.

SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs

Shooting and gunplay

A tactical third-person shooter about Navy SEAL squads, best known for its popular online multiplayer and team coordination. Single-player missions span four countries and unlock tougher difficulty ranks.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2

Sneaking and hiding

A tactical military shooter where you lead a Ghost squad through a near-future conflict in North Korea. Few hits are lethal, so cover, planning and squad commands are key.

Hidden & Dangerous 2

Sneaking and hiding

A tactical WWII shooter where you lead a small SAS squad through risky commando missions. Planning, stealth and loadout choices matter, and the difficulty is punishing.

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