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Games Like Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include FPS, Boomer Shooter, Action, Shooter.

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Captain Wayne is an intense, fast-action Retro Shooter about a sailor with a SHOTGUN for an ARM!! With a cartoony, hand-drawn art style and gory gameplay, you'll have to mow down enemies through 8 action-packed locales to take back what's yours. ARE YOU READY TO RAISE ANCHOR?

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 98% — of 1,023 reviews
Released: 2025-11-25
Developer: Ciaran Games LLC
Publisher: Silver Lining Interactive
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.4 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 64%

Overview

Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation stands out for its vibrant, hand-drawn aesthetic paired with high-octane, gory retro-shooter gameplay. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same kinetic energy, irreverent humor, and stylized visual flair, ensuring you get the most satisfying 'boomer shooter' experience possible.

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  1. #1 MULLET MADJACK
    97% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,291 reviews2024
    Dev: HAMMER95Pub: Epopeia Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 29.5%, Fast-Paced 19.1%, 2.5D 12.1%, FPS 11.7%, Shooter 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Matches the high-octane, stylized, and fast-paced arcade energy of the seed game perfectly.

  2. #2 Anger Foot
    96% matchVery Positive93% of 3,964 reviews2024
    Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.8%, Fast-Paced 21.8%, FPS 12.6%, Shooter 7%, Comedy 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures the same irreverent comedy, speed, and intense arcade-style combat.

  3. #3 MOUSE: P.I. For Hire
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 13,853 reviews2026
    Dev: Fumi GamesPub: PlaySide
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 9.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930’s with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first person shooter.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.6%, FPS 14.6%, Hand-drawn 12.6%, Retro 9.3%, Shooter 8.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Shares the distinct hand-drawn, cartoon-inspired aesthetic that defines the seed game.

  4. #4 Turbo Overkill
    95% matchVery Positive94% of 7,347 reviews2023
    Dev: Trigger Happy InteractivePub: Apogee Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.4%, FPS 16.8%, Fast-Paced 15.7%, Shooter 8.4%, Retro 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers high-speed, gory, and mechanically dense FPS action with a retro soul.

  5. #5 ULTRAKILL
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 235,862 reviews2020
    Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 33.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 30.1%, Character Action Game 22.8%, Fast-Paced 21.1%, FPS 11.5%, Retro 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for fast-paced, gory, and highly stylized movement shooters.

  6. #6 POSTAL: Brain Damaged
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 10,964 reviews2022
    Dev: HyperstrangePub: Running With Scissors
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a new, action-oriented take on the Running With Scissors’ cult game series with throwback graphics, and fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take a wild roller coaster ride through the twisted wonderland encased in the POSTAL DUDE’S messed-up mind.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34%, Fast-Paced 16.5%, FPS 9.7%, Shooter 9.3%, Comedy 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Matches the irreverent humor and chaotic, fast-paced combat style.

  7. #7 Chop Goblins
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,193 reviews2022
    Dev: David Szymanski
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A fast-paced micro FPS in which The Chop Goblins are loose, chopping their way through time itself in their ravenous quest for cheese. And THE CHOP WILL NOT STOP.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33%, Fast-Paced 18.6%, FPS 12%, Comedy 7.8%, Shooter 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy, and comedic retro shooter that mirrors the lighthearted intensity of the seed.

  8. #8 CULTIC
    92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,459 reviews2022
    Dev: Jasozz GamesPub: 3D Realms
    Windows
    Median: 4.3 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 50.9%, FPS 15.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Retro 8.1%, First-Person 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Features excellent retro-styled combat with satisfying physics and visceral gore.

  9. #9 Prodeus
    91% matchVery Positive92% of 8,131 reviews2022
    Dev: Bounding Box Software Inc.Pub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.9%, FPS 17.9%, Retro 12.3%, Fast-Paced 7.6%, Shooter 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures the 2.5D retro gore aesthetic and satisfying weapon feedback perfectly.

  10. #10 Fashion Police Squad
    91% matchVery Positive88% of 1,574 reviews2022
    Dev: Mopeful GamesPub: No More Robots
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Even at this moment, our fashionable city is under assault. Baggy pants, dull suits, sightings of socks with sandals. A message needs to be sent, and it needs to be sent in style... Time to serve some good ol' Fashion Justice!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.5%, FPS 12.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Comedy 8.1%, Retro 7%

    Why You'll Like It: Matches the unique, colorful, and fast-paced gameplay loop of the seed game.

  11. #11 Dread Templar
    90% matchVery Positive82% of 1,717 reviews2023
    Dev: T19 GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.2%, Fast-Paced 20%, FPS 12.4%, Retro 9%, Shooter 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, retro-inspired action with a heavy focus on movement and weapon mastery.

  12. #12 DUSK
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,288 reviews2018
    Dev: David SzymanskiPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41%, Fast-Paced 18.1%, FPS 14.4%, Retro 10.7%, Shooter 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern boomer shooter experience with excellent atmosphere and movement.

  13. #13 Forgive Me Father
    89% matchVery Positive84% of 5,920 reviews2022
    Dev: Byte BarrelPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 45.5%, FPS 18.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Retro 9.6%, First-Person 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Matches the retro-FPS feel with a distinct, comic-book-inspired art style.

  14. #14 Project Warlock II
    88% matchVery Positive81% of 1,330 reviews2025
    Dev: Buckshot SoftwarePub: Retrovibe
    Windows
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Adrenaline-pumping gore retro funhouse that’s full of guns, magic, demons, vertical arenas, 3D visuals, 2D sprites, and heavy metal music. Inspired by FPS classics like Quake and Doom 64, Project Warlock II is the explosive boomer shooter sequel you were too shy to ask for.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.3%, 2.5D 14.3%, FPS 11.1%, Retro 9.7%, Shooter 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Refined retro shooter mechanics with a great visual style and classic level design.

  15. #15 Boomerang X
    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,364 reviews2021
    Dev: DANG!Pub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Harness the power of a mystical boomerang to fling yourself through the air in this acrobatic arena shooter. Slice, fly, and blast through swarms of evil creatures on an abandoned island with a cryptic past. Stay agile or meet your doom.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 39.7%, FPS 16.6%, First-Person 10.9%, Boomer Shooter 10.2%, Shooter 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides incredible speed and stylized visuals that emphasize high-mobility combat.

  16. #16 Calcium Contract
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 146 reviews2023
    Dev: Igor Aleksandrowicz
    Windows

    Calcium Contract is a fast-paced first-person shooter where you're on a mission to finish a contract that got out of hand. Learn to swiftly move around your enemies and master your arsenal as you fight your way toward the grand finale. Includes a unique score-attack mode in ever-changing arenas.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.1%, FPS 15.6%, Shooter 10.7%, First-Person 7.5%, Funny 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Arena-style combat with a focus on fast movement and tight, responsive shooting.

  17. #17 Herald of Havoc
    86% matchVery Positive97% of 272 reviews2023
    Dev: Zeldars Zone
    Windows

    Grab huge guns, mow down hundreds of enemies, reach the end of the level, repeat. It doesn't get any simpler than this. Embark on a 3 hour campaign with varied environments and situations, and beat the leaderboard on a tightly crafted survival mode.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.5%, Fast-Paced 19.8%, FPS 12.2%, Retro 8.4%, Shooter 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Stylized retro shooter with a focus on intense, high-density enemy encounters.

  18. #18 WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
    85% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,952 reviews2024
    Dev: KillPixel GamesPub: 3D Realms
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 53%

    Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 51.9%, FPS 18.1%, Retro 13.1%, Shooter 5.9%, Action 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Dark, fast-paced, and built on classic shooter foundations with a focus on exploration.

  19. #19 AMID EVIL
    84% matchVery Positive93% of 7,668 reviews2019
    Dev: IndefatigablePub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.7%, FPS 16.3%, Shooter 11%, Retro 10.3%, First-Person 8%

    Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced combat with a distinct, stylized retro look and magical weapon variety.

  20. #20 Zortch
    82% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,372 reviews2023
    Dev: Mutantleg
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Meet Zortch Maxinum: short order cook, amateur engineer and professional slacker; Bored and tired of her day job she decides to go on a holiday but alas she picks a cheap option: turns out it's a scheme by aliens who capture humans to eat their brains! also this game is a sci-fi horror comedy fps

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.2%, FPS 22.2%, Shooter 10.9%, First-Person 6.9%, Retro 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Fast, colorful, and captures the spirit of 90s shooters with modern quality-of-life features.

  21. #21 DIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
    84% matchMostly Positive75% of 126 reviews2022
    Dev: Bashir "ManliestDev" KashaloPub: ManliestDev
    Windows

    Kill to heal, and never stop moving in this retro-styled ADHD-fueled frantic fast-paced rogue-lite movement shooter. A short, yet intense multi-dimensional speedrun FPS experience for people with tiny attention spans. Do you have what it takes to subvert your infinite demise?

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.5%, Fast-Paced 22.1%, FPS 12.9%, Retro 7.5%, Shooter 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: High-speed, gory, and chaotic combat that rewards aggressive playstyles.

  22. #22 Exophobia
    83% matchVery Positive88% of 139 reviews2024
    Dev: Zarc AttackPub: PM Studios, inc.
    Windows

    Explore and fight your way through a crashed human spaceship infested with relentless hordes of aliens as you become more powerful with exciting weapon upgrades and powerups in this retro inspired first-person shooter.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.1%, FPS 17.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Arcade 8.7%, Combat 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Blends retro FPS action with metroidvania exploration and a distinct pixel-art style.

  23. #23 HROT
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,449 reviews2023
    Dev: Spytihněv
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    HROT is a single-player retro FPS set in a small socialist country neighboring Soviet Union (Czechoslovakia) after an unspecified disaster in 1986. Those times were dark and terrifying and so is the game.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.8%, FPS 21.7%, Retro 18%, Shooter 10.2%, First-Person 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures a unique, gritty retro aesthetic with solid, punchy gunplay.

  24. #24 PO'ed: Definitive Edition
    82% matchMixed70% of 132 reviews2024
    Dev: Nightdive Studios
    Windows

    PO’ed is an adrenaline-pumping space shooter that features gameplay elements inspired by generational powerhouses DOOM and QUAKE. Play as a chef who crashlands on an alien planet infested with extraterrestrial foes. Using a menu of “household” weapons, PO’ed puts your wits and reflexes to the test.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 57.2%, FPS 11.5%, First-Person 11%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic retro shooter brought to modern standards with a focus on chaotic combat.

  25. #25 Super Buff HD
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 68 reviews2023
    Dev: BuffcorpPub: Digerati
    Windows

    Super Buff HD is a fast-paced skate-surf-FPS. Dash, bounce, grind, blast, shred, shoot, and soar through a fever dream world of unhinged weirdness. Defeat all the buff dudes. Get a high score. Be a winner. Home for dinner.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33%, FPS 12.2%, Hand-drawn 9.9%, PvE 8.4%, Shooter 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Cartoony, arena-based shooter action that mirrors the lighthearted tone of the seed.

  26. #26 Selaco
    79% matchVery Positive94% of 5,036 reviews2024
    Dev: Altered Orbit Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Selaco is a brand new original shooter inspired by classics, featuring thrilling action set pieces, destructibility, smart enemies and a fleshed out story taking place within an immersive game world.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.8%, Fast-Paced 15.6%, 2.5D 13.8%, FPS 12.5%, Shooter 8.1%

    Why You'll Like It: High-quality retro-style shooter with modern polish and tactical combat elements.

  27. #27 Cruelty Squad
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 24,218 reviews2021
    Dev: Consumer Softproducts
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

    Why similar: FPS 43.2%, Shooter 22.5%, First-Person 14.9%, Retro 14.4%, Action 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Stylized, bizarre, and mechanically intense, offering a unique take on the FPS genre.

  28. #28 The spy who shot me™
    81% matchVery Positive83% of 365 reviews2019
    Dev: Retro Army LimitedPub: paulstephendavis
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    The spy who shot me™ is a comedy retro FPS inspired by classic shooters of the 90s.

    Why similar: FPS 33.1%, Comedy 15.9%, Retro 15%, Funny 9.8%, Shooter 9.7%

    Why You'll Like It: Retro-inspired action with a comedic tone and classic FPS mechanics.

  29. #29 Ion Fury
    78% matchVery Positive93% of 6,741 reviews2019
    Dev: Voidpoint, LLCPub: 3D Realms
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famous for classic shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Fast-paced FPS combat across huge, secret-packed levels. Ion Fury is the real deal!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39%, Fast-Paced 21.3%, FPS 13.5%, Retro 9.2%, Shooter 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of modern Build engine shooters with high-quality level design and gunplay.

  30. #30 BRUTAL JOHN 2
    76% matchVery Positive95% of 527 reviews2025
    Dev: OldSchool Laws Team
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Join BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG in a ultraviolent old-school FPS set in a world overrun by crypto-mining technologies, where it’s up to you to destroy them and reclaim control. Prepare for an adrenaline ride that pays homage to the best shooters of the '90s.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37%, Fast-Paced 21.7%, FPS 13.1%, Retro 9.9%, Shooter 8.4%

  31. #31 Forgive Me Father 2
    77% matchVery Positive82% of 2,380 reviews2024
    Dev: Byte BarrelPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and unearthly abilities, and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.8%, FPS 14.3%, Fast-Paced 13.8%, Shooter 7.7%, Retro 7.7%

  32. #32 Bears In Space
    77% matchVery Positive87% of 548 reviews2024
    Dev: Broadside GamesPub: Ravenscourt
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Unleash your inner bear in this over-the-top bullet-hell FPS! Embark on a zany retro-futuristic adventure and destroy oil-thirsty robots with an outrageous arsenal. Transform into a bear, wield unique powers, and embrace the absurd fast-paced action of Bears in Space!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.3%, Fast-Paced 14.5%, FPS 11.7%, Comedy 8.8%, Retro 7.4%

  33. #33 Perilous Warp
    79% matchMostly Positive74% of 382 reviews2020
    Dev: Crystice Softworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Perilous Warp is a fast-paced indie retro-shooter inspired by the classic 3D-actions. Communication with a distant space colony has been lost, and you bravely step into the teleporter with the desire for glorious adventures. But do not expect to win in a heartbeat!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 22.4%, Fast-Paced 18.2%, FPS 17.5%, Retro 10%, Action 9.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Violent, fast-paced retro-style shooter that emphasizes classic level progression.

  34. #34 Gravelord
    76% matchVery Positive91% of 166 reviews2026
    Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
    Windows

    Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.2%, FPS 17.4%, Shooter 10%, Retro 7.8%, First-Person 7.8%

  35. #35 WTF AM I PLAYING?!
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 74 reviews2026
    Dev: Meka Games
    Windows

    Why play this? You could read, run, or stare at a wall. But if you do, expect fast and unpredictable retro FPS action.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.6%, FPS 14.8%, Arcade 7.8%, Retro 7.5%, Comedy 7.4%

  36. #36 Relentless Frontier
    75% matchVery Positive96% of 71 reviews2024
    Dev: Fission OgrePub: Hellforge Studios
    Windows

    Relentless Frontier is a fast paced sci-fi FPS running on the GZDoom Engine, with a strong focus on mobility, strategy, and exploration. Use your Omnistruct to replicate new weapons and abilities to help you traverse the terrain and demolish threats, while escaping from Ross 128-b in one piece.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.7%, 2.5D 14.3%, FPS 11.5%, Shooter 8.1%, PvE 7.9%

  37. #37 ANTONBLAST
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 4,575 reviews2024
    Dev: Summitsphere
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    ANTONBLAST is a fast-paced explosive action platformer that's all about destruction. Play as the enraged Dynamite Anton (or his cranked-out coworker Annie) and use your Mighty F’n Hammer to demolish bizarre worlds, tussle with screen-filling bosses, and steal your Spirits back from Satan!

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 51%, 2.5D 21.2%, Retro 16.6%, Action 6.6%, Singleplayer 4.6%

  38. #38 Captain Blood
    74% matchMostly Positive78% of 301 reviews2025
    Dev: Seawolf StudioPub: SNEG
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Captain Blood is a pirate-themed action game where you play as a fearsome pirate seeking gold and glory. Expect adventures with cannon firing, pistol shooting, swashbuckling sword fights, and plenty of pirate shenanigans. This hack'n'slash features fierce combat, hordes of enemies and flashy combos.

    Why similar: Pirates 58.8%, Combat 14%, Funny 10.9%, 3D 7%, Action 6%

  39. #39 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 17,869 reviews2023
    Dev: Auroch DigitalPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 55.1%, FPS 15.4%, Retro 9.1%, Shooter 7.4%, First-Person 4.3%

  40. #40 GRUEL
    73% matchVery Positive96% of 103 reviews2025
    Dev: Mick Sengers
    Windows

    Go on a rampage in this endless arcade Boomer-Shooter! Gain the weirdest weapons and destroy all the monsters in the never-ending temple of GRUEL!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.9%, FPS 12.3%, Retro 9.8%, Arcade 8.6%, Shooter 7.2%

  41. #41 Escape From Zombietown
    73% matchVery Positive90% of 108 reviews2024
    Dev: Richard R.
    Windows

    Escape From Zombietown is an Action Shooter FPS where you collect guns, grenades and consumables to help you fight off the zombies while you make your way out of town. With 20 levels filled to the brim with zombies, this game has all the zombie annihilating action you need.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.9%, FPS 14.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Linear 6.9%, First-Person 6.1%

  42. #42 Living Dead Outbreak
    71% matchVery Positive92% of 63 reviews2026
    Dev: Games From The AbyssPub: QUByte Interactive
    Windows

    Battle your way through the dense zombie crowds as you struggle to survive! Inspired by classic zombie movies and FPS games from the 90s, the overwhelming combat will keep you on your toes!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.3%, FPS 14.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Arcade 7%, First-Person 5.8%

  43. #43 Limitless Hunger
    74% matchVery Positive86% of 69 reviews2021
    Dev: Void Ink
    Windows

    Limitless Hunger is a high-adrenaline retro FPS single-player experience.

    Why similar: FPS 27.4%, PvE 16.9%, Shooter 15.2%, Comedy 10%, First-Person 9.5%

  44. #44 Rebel Engine
    71% matchVery Positive87% of 79 reviews2025
    Dev: Seven Leaf CloverPub: Wandering Wizard
    Windows

    Rebel Engine mixes the stylish combat of a Hack n' Slash with the speed and gunplay of a '90s FPS in a unique, fast-paced action game. Combine gunshots with melee attacks to create devastating combos! Lead the rebellion against the Concrete megacorporation and liberate all of robot-kind!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 26.3%, Character Action Game 24.1%, Fast-Paced 15.7%, FPS 10.5%, Comedy 7.6%

  45. #45 Darkenstein 3D
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 1,579 reviews2025
    Dev: RowyePub: MicroProse Software
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    A retro shooter inspired by classics like Wolfenstein and Doom. Think of it as a tribute, a love letter to the games that defined a generation, with a few modern touches of my own. It’s tough, fast, and demands skill, just the way those old-school shooters did.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.4%, FPS 25.5%, Shooter 13.9%, Retro 9.2%, First-Person 8.8%

  46. #46 Immortal Redneck
    72% matchVery Positive89% of 3,316 reviews2017
    Dev: Crema
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.1%, Fast-Paced 24.6%, FPS 16.3%, Shooter 5.2%, First-Person 3%

  47. #47 Contract Rush DX
    69% matchVery Positive100% of 264 reviews2025
    Dev: FigburnPub: 2 Left Thumbs
    Windows

    Contract Rush DX is a hand-animated 2D Shoot 'Em Up, with multiple playable characters. Explore the world, collect powerful upgrades throughout levels, and unleash them to defeat difficult boss battles!

    Why similar: Hand-drawn 37%, Shooter 18.6%, Arcade 14.9%, Funny 11.6%, Action 7.9%

  48. #48 Viscerafest
    70% matchVery Positive85% of 702 reviews2025
    Dev: Acid Man GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.6%, FPS 13.7%, Shooter 11.6%, Retro 10.5%, First-Person 8.2%

  49. #49 CRUEL
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,805 reviews2025
    Dev: James Dornan
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 51.3%, FPS 14.8%, Shooter 11.3%, First-Person 10.7%, Action 5.4%

  50. #50 ODDCORE
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 1,009 reviews2026
    Dev: ODDCORPPub: Scarecrow Arts
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    You have only 5 minutes to stylishly explode your way through the hordes of corrupted entities in a retro FPS, roguelike liminal-nightmare... and Timmee is here to help!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.9%, FPS 13.7%, Retro 10.5%, Shooter 9%, PvE 8.3%

  51. #51 GUNHEAD
    71% matchMostly Positive75% of 208 reviews2023
    Dev: Alientrap
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 1.5 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Gunhead is a fast paced strategic roguelike FPS where you take the role of a pirate mech with a gun for a head, looting derelict spaceships filled with monstrous drones made out of bone and steel. Sequel to the 2d roguelite Cryptark.

    Why similar: Pirates 31.1%, FPS 24.4%, Shooter 11%, First-Person 10.5%, Retro 10.1%

  52. #52 Arcade Mayhem Juanito
    70% matchVery Positive94% of 365 reviews2017
    Dev: Game Ever Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 94%

    Arcade Mayhem Juanito is a retro experience about arcade-hopping. Teleport into different video games, play with unique mechanics inspired by well-known arcade games, face stunningly animated bosses and join the fight against the clonocell invasion.

    Why similar: Retro 27.2%, Hand-drawn 27.1%, Arcade 24.2%, Action 16.6%, Singleplayer 4.9%

  53. #53 Bloodshed
    67% matchVery Positive85% of 1,850 reviews2025
    Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 51.7%, FPS 19.7%, Shooter 12.5%, First-Person 9.2%, Action 4.2%

  54. #54 Rum & Gun
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 402 reviews2024
    Dev: Borington
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Rum & Gun combines fast-paced shooter action with ARPG loot and character building. Journey across the Indian Ocean, uncover the secrets of the Drunken God, and become a legendary pirate captain. You're not on the Caribbean anymore...

    Why similar: Pirates 64.7%, Shooter 17%, Funny 6.8%, Combat 5.5%, Action 4.6%

  55. #55 Gunboat God
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 72 reviews2026
    Dev: Janson RADPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows

    Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot 'em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!

    Why similar: Retro 23.1%, Shooter 20.6%, Arcade 17.6%, Comedy 17.4%, Funny 10.9%

  56. #56 Unchained
    67% matchVery Positive91% of 95 reviews2025
    Dev: Double Time Studios
    Windows · Mac

    Unchained is a fast paced retro multiplayer first person shooter in which you can compete in different game modes and maps, using a large arsenal of unique and deadly weapons (And some cool powerups too) to defeat your enemies.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 48.2%, Retro 15.8%, FPS 8.1%, Action 7.1%, Arcade 6.6%

  57. #57 Grimhook
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 4,086 reviews2023
    Dev: Unlimited Fries
    Windows

    Bounce, dash, and grapple through flooded caverns in this fast-paced first-person action platformer. Descend into Grimhook's sunken ruins as Dart, mastering Lovecraftian powers and decimating robotic foes. Explore, battle, and unravel the mysteries below Miletos.

    Why similar: FPS 24.6%, Shooter 17.9%, First-Person 14.8%, Hand-drawn 14.8%, Combat 12.4%

  58. #58 DEAD TRASH
    66% matchVery Positive88% of 411 reviews2025
    Dev: Crowhill StudiosPub: DOSMan Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Years into a brutal lockdown, a once-thriving city lies in ruins, abandoned by its government and overrun by vicious, mindless infected. Grab your hammer, collect your nerves and enter the mayhem.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 50.8%, FPS 16.7%, Shooter 10.5%, First-Person 6.8%, Retro 6.4%

  59. #59 Chains of Fury
    70% matchMostly Negative32% of 78 reviews2024
    Dev: Cobble GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows

    Welcome to Volume I of a high adrenaline, fast-paced Boomer Shooter where you have only one goal: spread furious mayhem among the scumbags keeping you locked up. Stuck looking for an exit? Just punch through walls and then shoot the suckers behind them.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.6%, Fast-Paced 19.7%, FPS 16.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Retro 9%

  60. #60 Hellbound
    69% matchMixed64% of 1,514 reviews2020
    Dev: Saibot Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    Classic First Person Shooter style game. Like the good old days. An action game focused on speed, gore, guns, and metal music. Inspired by the 90s’ classics with modern visuals and audio!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 30%, Fast-Paced 16.1%, FPS 14.7%, Retro 9.1%, Shooter 8.9%

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