5 Best Video Games Like Destiny

2026 has been a rough year for online games, with several of these games dying in 2026 as their dedicated servers shut down. While the situation isn't quite as dire, at the moment, for "Destiny 2," Bungie announced it was ending content updates for the game, with no sequel planned. This comes as "Destiny 2" has lost 91% of its players since its peak in the wake of unpopular changes to the 2017 game. Fortunately for fans of extraction shooters and online shooter experiences, there are plenty of games that aren't showing any signs of slowing down yet.

From relatively new titles to games that have been around just as long as the "Destiny" saga, there are loads of looter shooters and other similar titles available. Each title emphasizes cooperative online play and riveting gunplay to keep gamers coming back for more. And like "Destiny 2" did for years, these games have been refined and expanded through post-launch DLC. Here are the five best video games like "Destiny" to enjoy, now that the limit of Bungie's vision for the game has been found.

Predating either of the "Destiny" games is the online sci-fi looter shooter "Warframe," which launched in 2013. The game is set in a distant future where different factions battle each other for control of the solar system. The player characters are part of a group of warriors helming battle-suits known as warframes. There's more to that story — a lot more — but it's delightfully hard to summarize. Players take on missions throughout environments in the solar system, battling enemies and, in a couple competitive situations, outperforming other players. PvP, however, isn't a focus here, and the few modes dedicated to it are virtually untouched today.

Over a decade since its launch, "Warframe" retains an impressive active player base, regularly numbering in the tens of thousands. Developer Digital Extremes keeps its players riveted through periodic content updates adding to the overall experience via a hands-on community. Through it all, the missions stay engaging while the large online player count keeps the experience exciting. An enduring online sci-fi shooter, "Warframe" has maintained its considerable fan base for a good reason.

Just as 2016's "Tom Clancy's The Division" took place in a crisis-ridden vision of New York City, its 2019 sequel "Tom Clancy's The Division 2" makes Washington, D.C. its playground. In the wake of a deadly pandemic, the Green Poison, much of the United States has collapsed into rampant lawlessness. The titular division is an organization of sleeper agents activated to restore order, battling rival factions throughout the D.C. Metro area and defend local civilians. Forming teams of four, players take back regions around the city through sets of missions and third-person combat.

Easily the most grounded title on this list, "Tom Clancy's The Division 2" is an all-around improvement over its predecessor. The gunplay is noticeably refined compared to the 2016 title and the game's environment is much more richly developed. "The Division 2" has received loads of updates since its launch, including a return to the first game's Manhattan setting in a DLC expansion. Another tactical triumph from Ubisoft's line of Tom Clancy-branded games, "The Division 2" offers a fresh approach to its open-world action.

The Soulsborne genre gets a post-apocalyptic shooter twist with "Remnant II," which was released in 2023. The game takes place in a world overwhelmed by the Root, an uncontrollable growth that has spread, infecting the landscape and turning those afflicted into monsters. Armed with firearms and melee weapons, players move to stop the spread of the Root into the wider multiverse. In addition to progressing through the campaign solo, the game supports cooperative multiplayer of teams of up to three working together.

It's the online gameplay component that earns "Remnant II" a spot on this list, excelling at tightly coordinated teamwork. Given its soulslike influences, the difficulty can be unforgiving at times, heightening the importance of players working together closely. The game features procedurally generated elements too, keeping the experience relatively fresh with every playthrough. An intense ride best enjoyed with friends, "Remnant II" keeps players on their toes as it delivers its thrills.

Among the best PlayStation 5 games released in 2024 was the online extraction shooter "Helldivers II." The sequel to the 2015 top-down shooter "Helldivers," the 2024 title took on a third-person perspective while maintaining its intense, sci-fi action gameplay. Set in the 22nd century, the player controls orbital shock troopers who are deployed to different planets resisting the Federation of Super Earth's control. Players can take on missions solo or with teams of up to four players as they battle waves of enemies before securing a victory and being extracted.

"Helldivers II" is an ambitious sequel compared to its predecessor, even with all the content left on the cutting room floor. The shift to a third-person perspective makes for a much more engaging experience and the online gameplay is solidly implemented. The game has been regularly supported with content updates since its launch, including cosmetics tying into other properties, like "Killzone" and "Halo," as well as other additions. One of the best extraction shooters of the modern era, "Helldivers II" has since been ported to PC and Xbox Series X|S.

The 2024 online looter shooter "The First Descendant" features its own sci-fi mythology and growing cast of playable characters. Set on the futuristic world of Ingris, the planet is invaded by a monstrous race known as the Vulgus, with towering Colossi placing humanity on the defensive. A group of gifted soldiers, known as the Descendants, lead the fight against the Vulgus, battling them across the planet's geographically distinct regions. Since the game's release, it has seen a wealth of new content, including more Descendants, added to it.

Upon its launch, "The First Descendant" had everyone commenting on the game's clear influences, including "Destiny 2." The game has since steadily built a clear identity of its own, largely based around the Descendants and the Colossi serving as the game's bosses. The whole thing is easy to pick up and play, with adjustable difficulty settings and challenges, while unlocking Descendants keeps players coming back for more. The looter shooter heir apparent to "Destiny 2," "The First Descendant" is well worth checking out.