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Modern Combat 5 alternatives

Modern Combat 5 users often seek alternatives due to excessive ads, server issues, and a perceived 'pay-to-win' multiplayer experience. Alternatives offer different combat styles, from other FPS games to fighting and open-world action, catering to those looking for less interruption or varied gameplay.

Why users look for alternatives to Modern Combat 5

The alternatives

Call of Duty®
4.7★ · 2,000,890 ratings · Free

Call of Duty® offers a robust mobile FPS experience with better controls and a strong multiplayer focus, often seen as a direct competitor to Modern Combat 5 R3R25R36.

Better for: Players seeking a more refined FPS experience with better controls, especially those who prefer auto-shoot or more customizable layouts, and a less 'pay-to-win' multiplayer environment than Modern Combat 5 R3R25R36.

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World War Heroes
4.7★ · 222,550 ratings · Free

World War Heroes is an FPS game that excites players with its gameplay, but it faces criticism for being 'pay-to-win' and having unbalanced matchmaking where paying players have significant advantages R54R58R59.

Better for: Players who enjoy the World War setting and are looking for an FPS, but they should be aware that the game is frequently criticized for its 'pay-to-win' mechanics and unbalanced matches R54R58R59R60.

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Shadow Fight 3
4.7★ · 208,622 ratings · Free

Shadow Fight 3 is a detailed fighting game known for its immersive experience and variety of activities R69. However, it is criticized for being 'pay-to-win,' having frequent ads, and experiencing bugs, lag, and connectivity issues R65R68R70.

Better for: Players looking for a detailed mobile fighting game with a variety of things to do, who are willing to overlook potential 'pay-to-win' aspects, frequent ads, and occasional technical issues R65R69.

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Gangstar Vegas
4.6★ · 152,263 ratings · Free

Gangstar Vegas is an open-world action game that many find addictive and better than most Android games, with users hoping for more maps and realistic day/night cycles R80. However, it is heavily criticized for an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, mute sound, and sometimes prevent claiming rewards R79R82R84.

Better for: Players seeking an open-world experience similar to Grand Theft Auto on mobile, who are prepared to contend with a very high volume of ads and occasional glitches R79R80R82R84.

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Mortal Kombat
4.5★ · 151,153 ratings · Free

Mortal Kombat offers a popular fighting game experience, with some users praising it as a great game similar to its console counterparts R97. However, it is heavily criticized for being 'pay-to-win,' requiring extensive grinding to earn characters, having unfair AI, and issues with ads freezing the game R93R94R96.

Better for: Fans of the Mortal Kombat franchise looking for a mobile fighting game, provided they are prepared for a significant grind to acquire characters without spending money and potential issues with ads and unfair AI R94R97.

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Stick with Modern Combat 5 if

You enjoy the core gameplay and story campaign of Modern Combat 5, are nostalgic for the series, and are willing to tolerate frequent ads, occasional server issues, and a 'pay-to-win' multiplayer environment .

Evidence note: No alternative had too few reviews to judge.

Frequently asked

Why do players find Modern Combat 5 frustrating?
Players find Modern Combat 5 frustrating primarily due to an overwhelming number of ads that interrupt gameplay, frequent server issues causing disconnections, and a 'pay-to-win' multiplayer system where free players struggle against those who spend money R4R9R12R13.
Does Modern Combat 5 have good controls?
Modern Combat 5's controls are a point of contention; some users find them difficult, citing a lack of auto-aim, stiff player movement, and issues with control loss, especially when aiming and shooting R3R22R34R36.
Are there hackers in Modern Combat 5?
Yes, some users report experiencing hackers and cheaters in Modern Combat 5, which negatively impacts the multiplayer experience R10R35.
Is Modern Combat 5 still popular?
Some users note that there are barely anyone playing Modern Combat 5, with many matches filled with bots instead of real players R14.

What reviewers actually said

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  1. [R9] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Way too many ads: Its a ad each game literally
  2. [R12] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Too many ads: The game is good but ads pop up every few mins. Can’t enjoy the game at all. Waste of time and space.
  3. [R13] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US Ads must stop: Great to experience great game but now the ads ruin everything 👎
  4. [R16] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US Ads: Too much ads in this game Eish but it good
  5. [R1] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US Useless: Does not work
  6. [R4] Modern Combat 5 2/5 · US Server error: Why does every time the game keep having server issues. Can’t play up to 3 matches keep disconnecting from servers why fix it. It’s annoying and make the game tiring
  7. [R48] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · GB Modern combat5: Game is good but can’t load now I just started it as well
  8. [R19] Modern Combat 5 2/5 · US I'm giving it a 2 only because in multiplayer, you don't fight against players of the same level as you, but rather much higher. For example, my level is 40, but I play multiplayer matches against level 140. Where is your much-touted multiplayer with equal levels? I've noticed cheating in your game; players kill through walls. The game is designed for insane, rabid pay-to-win and nothing else. · translated
  9. [R30] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · GB Great game play but annoying: Game is great for fast action FPS, gets annoying when you spawn completely randomly across the map really takes away from any strategy, and you’re usually spawned right in enemy sights so you die immediately. Many players have hacks and is pointless trying to get better unless you give money to the game. No matter how long you play for the upgrades will never match
  10. [R38] Modern Combat 5 5/5 · US Nice game: I like the game and the campaign is great but short. But you let pay to win to kill the game
  11. [R39] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · GB Need skill based match making: I love this game it’s honestly amazing, but the games Ik getting into are to hard it’s pay to have all the cool and power weapons; I’m young with no money so I can’t get the op weapons and armour they need to have skill based match making and allow other people to access better weapons and amour, besides this I like the game
  12. [R3] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Smh: Finally a game with a good story line and not just battle modes…but please include the auto aim feature,if that happens,then call of duty is going to start hating,the aiming is terrible,which is why I uninstalled,it’s not that hard,come on now
  13. [R22] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US 😖: Overall, Modern Combat 5 is a really fun game, with great graphics and a solid multiplayer experience. However, I have an important complaint: the lack of a hold-to-aim option, which is standard in other shooters, really limits precision. Additionally, the player movement feels a bit stiff, which affects the smoothness in matches. Please consider improving both aspects to make the experience mo
  14. [R34] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US Bad optimization: Using control config 2, frequently loss control, the player cannot make turn or control the target, in right side(aiming and shooting) of the screen when playing online gaming. This problem happened several years ago but never being fixed.
  15. [R36] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · GB Good but: Don’t like the controls .call off duty and war zone better controls prefer the auto shoot apart from that a excellent game
  16. [R10] Modern Combat 5 1/5 · US MC5 dissapointed I lag alot n there’s hackers: Nothing but Hackers n cheaters
  17. [R35] Modern Combat 5 5/5 · US Gameloft for you: Bro this game had a soul and if you update it like for unticheat system or do something to update it it’s gonna be great i also played Nova 3 before this game was fire too
  18. [R5] Modern Combat 5 4/5 · US Good: Alright I am getting bored of playing the same levels over and over after beating all 7 chapters so they really should add the next chapter like an a idea where we can actually get to play as a pilot and the thing no matter how much you shoot the helicopter in chapter 4 in the chase nothing happens
  19. [R6] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Hello Gameloft team: I hope you are doing well. I am writing as a long-time fan of your games, especially the Modern Combat series. In particular, Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is still remembered by many players as one of the best mobile FPS experiences ever created. I would like to respectfully request a remake or remaster of Modern Combat 4 for modern devices. Many players still talk about it an
  20. [R15] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Modern Combat 5: Previous installments were more interesting and memorable. Unfortunately, the 5th part of your game couldn't delight me or give me the same emotions I felt in previous parts. The game has become more monotonous, boring, with similar tasks. · translated
  21. [R21] Modern Combat 5 3/5 · US Bring Back Old Games: Bring back MC1-4
  22. [R25] Modern Combat 5 2/5 · US Too many ads. Only campaign worth it.: The only thing this has in comparison to COD mobile is campaign mode. Otherwise… it shoves ads down your throat, graphics are old school (which is fine but it’s glitchy… its 2026), and you can’t customize where the controls are (this is something even racing games had 10 years ago). I only gave 2 stars bc most combat games don’t have a campaign mode and I app
  23. [R54] World War Heroes 1/5 · US Unbalanced: Overall this game is amazing . Really one of the best game out in the App Store. Unfortunately this game is if you have spend money in order to level out the playing field . All the online player which is every match have top of the line weapon upgrade . It’s unfortunate because I really like this game . These unbalanced player takes the fun out of this game I have a regular sniper or
  24. [R58] World War Heroes 1/5 · US Ptw: game is completely pay to win unplayable unless you have money
  25. [R59] World War Heroes 4/5 · US Inequality: **I like the game, but the matchmaking kills the fun** The gameplay is good, but there's a serious balance problem: developers allow players to level up characters with money, and then pit them in the same battles against regular players. As a result, it's not a fair game, but a beating; overpowered "immortals" easily take out regular players who have no chance. It's impossible to play like this; you feel like cannon fodder for someone else's stats. · translated
  26. [R60] World War Heroes 1/5 · US Unfair: The game is very unfair the battles are not evenly matched. People who pay more for better weapons better equipment better skills just kill everyone else. It use to be fairer and equally matched but now is just a kill fest you shoot your opponents 100 times and they don’t die they shoot you once and your dead. The players that pay lots of money move faster. It’s not enjoyable anymore. I wo
  27. [R65] Shadow Fight 3 2/5 · US P2W: Cool game, events seem a bit rigged. Equipment is HELLA important. You could beat a better geared person but that might mean hitting then 5 times as many times before they land a very few good blows. Commercials are like 5 times longer and don’t give the option to exit even when complete.
  28. [R68] Shadow Fight 3 2/5 · US Lag bugs freezes: This game constantly lags and has tons of bugs. It’s almost impossible to play at times really annoying and the developers really don’t care you tell them that the game has a problem and they don’t help.
  29. [R69] Shadow Fight 3 5/5 · US Awesome: This game is very good and fun
  30. [R70] Shadow Fight 3 3/5 · US Internet Connection Error: I cannot play when connected to Wi-Fi. I am forced to use mobile data, but even then, it's very unstable and only works sometimes. This issue needs to be fixed urgently.
  31. [R79] Gangstar Vegas 1/5 · US ADS: REMOVE ALL THESE STUPID ADS DUDE UGH SO ANNOYING TO PLAY THIS GAME WITH ALL THESE STUPID ADS. NOW I REMEBER WHY I DELETED THIS GAME IN THE FIRST PLACE.
  32. [R80] Gangstar Vegas 5/5 · US Best: This game is better than Most Android games,i played only once and got addicted,i think the developers should focus on adding more maps and make the day and night look more better and realistic,i hope this game will catch up with GTA 5,and please things are very expensive please reduce their prices
  33. [R82] Gangstar Vegas 1/5 · US PAY TO WIN AD SPAMMING IN GAME MONEY STEALING MISSION NOT MAKING SENSE!: They give u ads every second but when they give u a double your rewards option all of the sudden they don’t have ads for u then u try to claim your mission gems and sometimes u don’t get it to many ads and the game acts petty when u use the ads to get more and cops teleport in front of u making it impossible to escape them mi
  34. [R84] Gangstar Vegas 3/5 · US Too many Ads: You can’t even go 30 seconds without a ad muting ur game or random pop ups it’s not even a over exaggeration
  35. [R93] Mortal Kombat 1/5 · US Mortal kombat: This game is so terrible i recommend not to play this. I been using all 3 characters for a boss but now all of a sudden i can’t and when um holding blocks there attack still go threw fix your game
  36. [R94] Mortal Kombat 5/5 · US Pretty good: Yeah i been playing it for a while characters are not worth buying because they would make u bankrupt it requires a lot of grinding to earn the character without spending money only thing id change is the store system because in order to buy a character you would need to spend hundred on a mystery box when you can just sell the character for 20 and you’d have a lot more people buying
  37. [R96] Mortal Kombat 1/5 · US When I go against the boss with 12,000 HP level 30 it kills me with three hits I deleted it because: I’m disappointed
  38. [R97] Mortal Kombat 5/5 · US My review: Good game just like mkx
  39. [R14] Modern Combat 5 5/5 · US plz ad it: Just please. There’s barely anyone playing this game, but only bots around. Spread it out, brothers, it deserve more

Synthesized from 106 recent App Store reviews · updated July 2026 · View on the App Store