FindAlternative
Back to Apex Legends

Apex Legends vs Far Cry 2

Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.

Heads up: Apex Legends and Far Cry 2 are in different categories and aren't listed as alternatives — this comparison may not be meaningful.
Compare
Apex Legends
Apex LegendsA free-to-play hero-shooter battle royale with fluid movement.
Far Cry 2
Far Cry 2Survive a war‑torn African landscape with realistic fire, weather, and relentless enemies.
Overview
Description

Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale built around squads of “Legends” with unique abilities, praised for its fast, fluid movement, gunplay, and ping communication system.

Far Cry 2 drops you into a gritty open‑world set in a fictional African country torn apart by civil war. As a mercenary, you must hunt down the arms dealer responsible for the conflict while navigating dynamic weather, spreading fires, and hostile wildlife. The game blends first‑person shooting, stealth, and sandbox freedom, offering both single‑player and cooperative multiplayer modes across PlayStation 3, PC, and Xbox 360.

Pricing
Free-to-Play

Free; monetized via cosmetics and a Battle Pass.

Paid (One-time)
Category
Battle Royale
First-Person Shooters
Best for
Competitive FPS and battle royale players
Fans of open‑world shooters
Specifications
Specifications
platforms
PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch
deployment
Game
open source
No
api available
No
developer
Ubisoft Montreal
publisher
Ubisoft Entertainment
age rating
ESRB M, PEGI 16
multiplayer
Single player, Multiplayer
critic score
58/100
General
msrp
$59.99
release date
2008-10-21
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Excellent gunplay and movement
  • Free to play
  • Great non-verbal comms
  • Strong hero design
  • Immersive open‑world environment
  • Dynamic fire and weather systems
  • Deep weapon customization
  • Co‑op campaign option
Cons
  • Squad play can frustrate solos
  • Grindy cosmetics
  • Steep aim skill ceiling
  • Repetitive mission objectives
  • Occasional AI glitches
  • High difficulty for casual players
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
10
0
User rating
4.3 (4)
Not enough data

What reviewers say

Apex Legends Reviews

4.3 (4)
Verified User

So much fun

Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Strong hero design. One gripe: steep aim skill ceiling. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Apex Legends

Apex Legends has been my go-to lately. Great non-verbal comms. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Recommend Apex Legends

Picked up Apex Legends recently. Strong hero design. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Read all reviews →

Far Cry 2 Reviews

No reviews yet.

More alternatives & similar tools

Alternatives to Apex Legends

View all →
Call of Duty: Warzone
Call of Duty: Warzone

A free-to-play Call of Duty battle royale with signature gunplay.

Compare
PUBG: Battlegrounds
PUBG: Battlegrounds

The original realistic, tactical battle royale shooter.

Compare
Fortnite
Fortnite

Fight to be the last one standing, build your own games, and experience live shows together.

Compare
Counter-Strike 2
Counter-Strike 2

The definitive tactical 5v5 competitive shooter.

Compare

Alternatives to Far Cry 2

View all →
Far Cry
Far Cry

Explore a wild island and survive against ruthless mercenaries.

Compare
Just Cause 2
Just Cause 2

Explode, grapple, and soar across a massive open world

Compare
Far Cry 3
Far Cry 3

Survive the island and confront your inner darkness.

Compare
Voyeur II
Voyeur II

Uncover political corruption and blackmail in this FMV thriller sequel.

Compare