Games Like A.W.O.L.

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: FPS 26.2%, Boomer Shooter 25.5% ★, Retro 13.2%, Shooter 11%, Violent 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed on the original Build engine, this is the definitive modern experience for fans of the A.W.O.L. aesthetic.

Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Why similar: FPS 38.1%, Boomer Shooter 18.1% ★, Retro 12.6%, Shooter 12.5%, First-Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential Build engine shooter that defined the genre A.W.O.L. pays homage to.

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 28.3% ★, FPS 25.8%, Shooter 13.4%, Retro 9.6%, First-Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title masterfully blends retro-shooter mechanics with tactical combat and a gritty, old-school aesthetic.

The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.

Why similar: FPS 42%, Shooter 12.6%, Retro 12.6%, Boomer Shooter 11.3% ★, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: Another foundational Build engine title that offers the same fast-paced, retro-military shooter feel.

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: FPS 27%, Boomer Shooter 26.3% ★, Retro 14.5%, Violent 8.2%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Uses the Quake engine to deliver a dark, fast-paced retro experience that aligns with the intensity of A.W.O.L.

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: FPS 30.4%, Boomer Shooter 29% ★, Retro 15.5%, Shooter 9.8%, Violent 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane retro shooter that modernizes the classic FPS feel while maintaining a visceral, old-school presentation.

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: FPS 27.5%, Boomer Shooter 20.7% ★, Shooter 15.2%, Retro 12.5%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern tactical shooter built on the GZDoom engine that emphasizes the grounded, military-style combat found in A.W.O.L.

Supplice is a stylish throwback shooter inspired by the mid-90s FPS glory days and the legendary Doom modding community. Mixing the retro stylings of 90s era shooters with colorful graphics and frantic gameplay, it creates an experience that's ever so familiar but also exciting and fresh.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.7% ★, FPS 28.2%, Retro 14.6%, Shooter 12.8%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the Doom engine but heavily inspired by the Build engine era, it captures that specific 90s shooter atmosphere.

Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.

Why similar: FPS 28.8%, Boomer Shooter 21.8% ★, Shooter 16%, Retro 15.4%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-FPS that utilizes the GZDoom engine to create a dense, atmospheric experience similar to classic Build games.

Boot up your 486 and launch olcst.exe for this retro fps from an alternate 1990's. Descend into the madness of the Spanish Civil War fighting vicious fascist forces and supernatural monsters. Conquer three action packed episodes wielding machine guns, rifles, flamethrowers and explosives.

Why similar: FPS 31.2%, Shooter 14.6%, Retro 12.5%, Military 11.7%, Boomer Shooter 9.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: A focused retro-shooter that mirrors the military-themed, first-person action found in A.W.O.L.

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: FPS 28.5%, Boomer Shooter 27.4% ★, Retro 15.6%, Shooter 13.5%, First-Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gold standard for modern retro shooters that captures the same 'boomer shooter' spirit and level design philosophy.

Shrine II is a retro FPS game with a focus on atmosphere and exploration. Explore a nightmarish world and battle great bosses where the surprises never end...

Why similar: FPS 30.6%, Shooter 15.8%, Boomer Shooter 13.1% ★, Retro 9.8%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: A free-to-play retro shooter that emphasizes fast movement and classic arena-style combat.

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: FPS 29.9%, Boomer Shooter 25.3% ★, Shooter 12.7%, Retro 9.4%, Violent 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly fast-paced, high-mobility retro shooter experience that feels like a modern evolution of the genre.

Intrude is a first-person shooter. Your mission is to get into a long time abandoned base, suddenly taken over by some kind of private military, find your way up and destroy the source of a signal comming from the base. Collect as much data as you can to find out what they are up to.

Why similar: FPS 43.9%, Shooter 19.5%, Action 16.2%, Retro 15.2%, Indie 5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, punchy retro-FPS that captures the indie spirit and tactical shooter feel of the seed game.

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: FPS 25.8%, Boomer Shooter 23.4% ★, Shooter 14.7%, Retro 12.1%, First-Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more fantasy-oriented, its level design and retro-FPS mechanics are perfect for fans of the Build engine style.

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 25.8% ★, Retro 18.5%, FPS 12.9%, Action 11.9%, Violent 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shooter that captures the pixelated, boomer-shooter aesthetic of the mid-90s.

Operation: Harsh Doorstop is the ultimate, free to play, tactical shooter sandbox. Play singleplayer, multiplayer, or co-op modes and explore thousands of community-created maps, weapons, and vehicles via the Steam Workshop. Created by ex-developers of Squad, Red Orchestra, and Insurgency.

Why similar: FPS 28%, Military 27.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Tactical 11.4%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more modern, realistic military shooter experience for those who enjoy the tactical side of A.W.O.L.

Shrine is a retro FPS game about a skinless dude killing eldritch monstrosities with his nightmarish arsenal.

Why similar: FPS 36.4%, Retro 18.8%, Boomer Shooter 18.6% ★, Action 10.4%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Shrine II, offering a gritty, low-poly retro shooter experience.

Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.

Why similar: FPS 30.4%, Boomer Shooter 28.3% ★, Retro 13.5%, Shooter 9.5%, First-Person 6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic-inspired shooter that focuses on weapon progression and retro-aesthetic charm.

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 27.1% ★, FPS 23.5%, Retro 12.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Violent 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced action with a dark, retro-inspired atmosphere that fits the A.W.O.L. vibe perfectly.

Black One Blood Brothers is a tactical military shooter game where strategy and coordination are key. Command a squad of top operators, with unique skills, through high-risk missions around the globe. Customize your crew, plan your missions, and adjust on the fly for a vast replayability.

Why similar: FPS 23.4%, Military 23.1%, Tactical 12.4%, Shooter 12.2%, Stealth 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical, military-simulation aspects of first-person shooters for a more grounded experience.

Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.3% ★, FPS 25.9%, Retro 13.4%, Shooter 11.1%, Violent 9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-FPS that incorporates modern roguelite elements while keeping the core shooting mechanics satisfying and old-school.

PowerSlave Exhumed is a KEX Engine port of the classic console game perfectly blending both the PlayStation & Saturn versions

Why similar: FPS 36%, Shooter 20.1%, First-Person 11.8%, Boomer Shooter 9.8% ★, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful remaster of a classic 90s shooter that shares the same retro-FPS DNA as Build engine games.

Nostalgic multiplayer fps game you used to play in the 2010s! Play online with bots or online with friends, collect weapons, and get the best score! Feel the energy of the fast-paced gameplay, huge amount of maps and items and become legend!

Why similar: FPS 28%, Shooter 17.3%, Military 15.1%, Action 10.2%, First-Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, action-packed first-person shooter that aligns with the indie-shooter roots of A.W.O.L.

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 25.5% ★, FPS 23.7%, Shooter 17%, Retro 13.4%, First-Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic, high-speed retro shooter that emphasizes aggressive combat and classic level design.

Dagger Directive is a tactical FPS that allows you to approach each mission in your own way. Select equipment, decide the time of day, then move methodically to complete your mission. Enjoy the modern mechanics and old school graphics as you fight across a variety of missions and environments.

Why similar: FPS 23.5%, Military 17.9%, Shooter 14%, Retro 9.5%, First-Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An early-access tactical shooter that bridges the gap between modern simulation and retro-FPS sensibilities.

A SHORT and sweet pixelated low fidelity 90s throwback hyper-fast action shooter. Survive and fight through a city overrun with manufactured monstrosities, biomass horrors, and a military authority trying to purge everything living. Heavy metal / techno soundtrack featuring BOD Music

Why similar: FPS 33.7%, Shooter 16.9%, Boomer Shooter 11.4% ★, Action 8.8%, Retro 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized retro shooter that adds a layer of horror to the classic FPS formula.

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: FPS 30.4%, Shooter 14%, Boomer Shooter 13% ★, Military 12.1%, Retro 8%

>SYS//PURGE_ is a free, fast-paced FPS inspired by 90's classics, with roguelike elements. Collect items, stay alive and descend deeper into the facility. You take control of an LN-X unit, a glitch breaks you out of the Overseer's control. Make it burn.

Why similar: FPS 22%, Boomer Shooter 20.2% ★, Shooter 14.6%, Military 11.9%, Action 8.9%

GUN GODZ is a first person shooter about gun, gangster rap and the rich culture of Venus. Featuring a fully Venusian soundtrack by Jukio 'KOZILEK' Kallio and a single English track with rap lyrics by Adam 'Doseone' Kidd.

Why similar: FPS 28.7%, Boomer Shooter 26.6% ★, Shooter 16.5%, First-Person 9.8%, Retro 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, indie-developed retro shooter that leans into the violent, fast-paced nature of the genre.

Havoc is an arcade tactical first-person shooter with semi-destructible environments. It offers a variety of game modes, including Bomb Defusal, Team Deathmatch, Free for All, and Gun Game, along with extensive options to customize lobby settings to your preferences.

Why similar: FPS 28.7%, Shooter 17.7%, Military 15%, Action 10.2%, First-Person 9.2%

A simple, early beta 3D multiplayer fps!

Why similar: FPS 34.9%, Shooter 17.7%, Military 15.6%, Multiplayer 9.1%, First-Person 8.8%

Online multiplayer FPS, team based or solo. TDM, Gun Game, FFA, and Conquest. Includes custom map editor.

Why similar: FPS 29.3%, Shooter 19%, Military 16.4%, Action 11.3%, First-Person 9.9%

The Green Forces battle the ruthless Tan menace in a war across the neighborhood. Command toy soldiers, fight bugs turned into chemical weapons, and defend your home in this all-out fight for survival.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 25.4% ★, FPS 24%, Retro 11.2%, First-Person 9.9%, Shooter 9.4%

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: FPS 21%, Boomer Shooter 20% ★, Military 12.2%, Retro 11.7%, Shooter 11.4%

A Simple, Fun, Multiplayer FPS game, strictly built and packaged for development testing and networking development.

Why similar: FPS 45.1%, Shooter 27.6%, Action 14.6%, Multiplayer 9%, Indie 1.9%

Army Troop is an old-school PvP World War 2 online first-person shooter. Reminding you of the good old days World War games.

Why similar: FPS 28%, Military 17.5%, Shooter 17.1%, Tactical 10.3%, Action 7.1%

Fast paced FPS with high customizational freedom. From game mode customization to an in depth weapon tuning and attachment system up to detailed character customizations, while it was developed so you can choose to either go for high performance or graphical fidelity without an high end PC.

Why similar: FPS 40.8%, Shooter 18.4%, Military 15.6%, First-Person 8.1%, Action 8.1%

Tactical Operations is a round based fast-action first-person shooter with classic controls. Built using the Unreal Engine 4 – Welcome to TO4!

Why similar: FPS 28.3%, Shooter 17.3%, Tactical 12.5%, Violent 11.7%, First-Person 7%

Hired Ops is a session-based online shooter dedicated to fierce conflicts between rival mercenary groups battling on a global scale.

Why similar: FPS 49.5%, Shooter 16.6%, Military 10.8%, Multiplayer 8.8%, Action 7.4%

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: FPS 23.1%, Boomer Shooter 22.8% ★, Military 15.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Retro 8.8%

BF:RI is a military tactical shooter and a work of historical fiction set in war-torn Burkina Faso. You are a CIA SAC Tier 1 operator, assigned to Operation Sahel Dominion, a covert manhunt targeting the Leader of the Sahel Caliphate responsible for an act of terrorism on American soil.

Why similar: FPS 27.4%, Shooter 17%, Military 14.8%, Action 10.6%, Violent 9.1%

Blast Processed is a first-person platformer built around an infamous movement quirk of early FPS games: Rocket Jumping.

Why similar: Shooter 29.8%, First-Person 25%, Retro 18.8%, Action 15.9%, Old School 4.4%

Operation Lone Wolf is an indie shooter, set in the Second World War. Play the first single player mission, Dogfight, PvE, or multiplayer with a lot of different weapons, fluid movement, smooth and responsive gunplay, killstreaks, perks and much more.

Why similar: Violent 57%, Action 32.5%, Indie 10.5%

Free to play shooter about the confrontation of two irreconcilable sides, represented by the government military housings and the armed hirelings. Try your hand at virtual battles with off-scale dynamics and hurricane gameplay in the spirit of the classical shooters.

Why similar: FPS 46.9%, Shooter 24.3%, First-Person 10.9%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Action 7.3%

MARKET GARDEN lets you relive the golden era of WW2 shooters, bringing classic, old-school FPS action back to its roots. Experience the epic airborne operation MARKET GARDEN in a game that pays tribute both to the genre’s finest moments and the real historical events.

Why similar: FPS 31.1%, Military 16.1%, Shooter 14.5%, First-Person 10.9%, Violent 9.3%

Ruyn HD is a remake of my minimalist boomer shooter Ruyn, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. It keeps the fast, combo-driven gameplay of the original, but now features modern visuals, smoother controls, updated audio, and tighter gunplay. Ruyn Classic and the 2D and 3D level editors are included.

Why similar: FPS 27.7%, Boomer Shooter 27% ★, Shooter 14.3%, Retro 12.7%, Action 6.1%

Get ready for intense, skill-based FPS action with AQtion! Featuring the best of Action Quake 2, enjoy fast-paced combat, realistic weapons, and thrilling multiplayer battles. Dominate the arena now on Steam!

Why similar: FPS 28.4%, Shooter 15%, Retro 13.7%, Tactical 10.3%, First-Person 10.1%

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 33% ★, FPS 27.2%, Retro 11.8%, Shooter 11%, First-Person 5.7%

Take to the streets for intense close quarters combat, where a team's survival depends upon securing crucial strongholds and destroying enemy supply in this multiplayer and cooperative Source Engine based experience.

Why similar: FPS 59.1%, Military 11.3%, Shooter 9.3%, Tactical 8.8%, Multiplayer 4%

Isometric. Massively Multiplayer. Capture The Flag. Skirmish. Bug Hunt. And more. Welcome to FreeInfantry - the world's first massive multiplayer online isometric shooter.

Why similar: Military 29.3%, Shooter 24.4%, Artificial Intelligence 13.5%, Tactical 13.2%, Action 10.3%

Tactical Multiplayer FPS shooter with a story based on the events of the World War II. Strategic battles with a variety of vehicles, including artillery. Multiple game modes. Ranks, titles, awards, career.

Why similar: FPS 23.2%, Military 15.5%, Boomer Shooter 13.2% ★, Shooter 10.7%, Violent 10.1%

Casual FPS, no microtransactions. Play online or with bots with machine guns, tanks, and planes.

Why similar: FPS 42.5%, Military 25%, First-Person 14%, Action 12.6%, Multiplayer 3.7%

Days of War is an online FPS that re-imagines the team-based, close quarters, nonstop action of classic World War II multiplayer shooters.

Why similar: FPS 29.8%, Shooter 18.9%, Action 16%, Violent 11.5%, First-Person 9.3%

Dark Side of War is a hardcore shooter game where players take on the role of a soldier during World War II and clear out enemy bases using every bullet wisely. The game offers diverse levels with unique designs and atmospheric soundtracks to create a realistic war atmosphere.

Why similar: FPS 23.4%, Boomer Shooter 21% ★, Military 20.6%, Retro 12.3%, Shooter 11.8%

UAL is a FPS game. You can engage in either 1V1, play with or against a friend, or 2V2 duel. UAL relies on e-sport mechanics with Best of 5 Set system (1 Set is a best of 3 games) and mini game for each round.

Why similar: FPS 34.7%, Shooter 18.7%, Tactical 12.3%, First-Person 12.2%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Low Light Combat is a free competitive multiplayer shooter where light is your only weapon. Matches take place during a rapidly changing day and night cycle, meaning your fast paced fights quickly become tense and thrilling battles of wit.

Why similar: FPS 28.4%, Shooter 21.1%, Stealth 16.7%, Action 12.2%, First-Person 9.2%