Anthem and games like it

The WhatsNext verdict

For Co-op players who enjoy flying across open landscapes and fighting alongside a squad: Jetpack flight makes travel across the world a pleasure, and missions reward a squad that fights together. Tradeoff: Loot randomness and long loading between areas can wear down the fun over repeated sessions.

What it does best

shooter
role-playing (rpg)
science fiction

The setup

What you are walking into

Anthem is a shared-world action RPG, where players can delve into a vast landscape teeming with amazing technology and forgotten treasures. This is a world where Freelancers are called upon to defeat savage beasts, ruthless marauders, and forces plotting to conquer humanity.