Games Like BioShock® 2

BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.

Why similar: FPS 30.5%, Steampunk 16.3% ★, Story Rich 6.6%, Atmospheric 6%, Underwater 6% ★

Why You'll Like It: As the predecessor to the series, it offers the same foundational atmosphere and philosophical narrative depth found in Rapture.

Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.

Why similar: FPS 25.1%, Steampunk 16.6% ★, Immersive 8.6% ★, Shooter 8.2%, Dystopian 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This entry expands the series' signature storytelling and combat mechanics to the breathtaking, high-altitude city of Columbia.

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Steampunk 37.5% ★, FPS 13.9%, First-Person 9.7%, Dystopian 7.6%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the steampunk-inspired aesthetic and focus on player agency that defines the BioShock experience.

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

Why similar: FPS 34.1%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Horror 11.9%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by Arkane, this game captures the spirit of the immersive sim with its deep sci-fi setting and player-driven problem solving.

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.

Why similar: Steampunk 43.1% ★, First-Person 12.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Atmospheric 9.2%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It refines the immersive sim mechanics of its predecessor with even more complex level design and supernatural abilities.

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: FPS 34.9%, Horror 11.9%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This remake of the classic immersive sim that inspired BioShock features intense sci-fi exploration and environmental storytelling.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Horror 16.4%, Underwater 15.8% ★, Story Rich 11.9%, Atmospheric 11%, Sci-fi 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a deeply unsettling, story-rich experience set in a claustrophobic, underwater facility.

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: FPS 37.8%, Shooter 11.5%, Horror 11.4%, Sci-fi 8.7%, First-Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its retro-futuristic aesthetic and blend of high-tech weaponry and strange powers mirror the vibe of the BioShock series.

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: FPS 39.5%, Story Rich 10.8%, Horror 9.3%, Shooter 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at creating a dense, atmospheric world where survival and narrative are deeply intertwined.

FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...

Why similar: FPS 50.5%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Horror 7.9%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It features a similar blend of sci-fi shooter mechanics and time-manipulation powers set in a decaying, mysterious environment.

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

Why similar: FPS 46%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Shooter 6.8%, Dystopian 6.8%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational first-person shooter that excels at environmental storytelling and physics-based gameplay.

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: FPS 50.8%, Horror 16.9%, Shooter 7%, Action 6.5%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic shooter perfectly balances intense, tactical combat with psychological horror elements.

Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.

Why similar: FPS 51.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 8%, First-Person 6.2%, Story Rich 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a polished, story-driven shooter experience with a unique alternate-history setting.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Horror 30.2%, Shooter 18.3%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The 2023 remake offers a masterclass in sci-fi horror, mirroring the tension and isolation found in Rapture.

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: FPS 51.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 8.1%, Horror 7.5%, First-Person 5%

Why You'll Like It: It features a dark, narrative-heavy campaign with unique supernatural combat mechanics.

In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

Why similar: FPS 26.7%, Steampunk 13.8% ★, Underwater 9.2% ★, Dystopian 7.3%, Story Rich 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This updated version provides a smoother experience for revisiting the unique perspective of a Big Daddy.

BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon.

Why similar: FPS 27.6%, Steampunk 12.7% ★, Underwater 10.2% ★, Dystopian 7.3%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: A visually updated version of the original game that remains essential for any fan of the series.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Story Rich 19.3%, Horror 16.8%, Action 14.5%, Atmospheric 14%, Sci-fi 12.9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines supernatural combat with a mysterious, shifting environment that rewards exploration and lore-hunting.

DEATHLOOP is a next-gen FPS from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored. In DEATHLOOP, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity.

Why similar: FPS 53%, Shooter 11.7%, First-Person 10.1%, Action 8.2%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game brings the immersive sim philosophy to a stylish, time-bending shooter with a strong emphasis on player choice.

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: FPS 26.9%, Story Rich 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Dystopian 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a dense, cyberpunk world where player choice and tactical combat are central to the experience.

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.

Why similar: FPS 33%, Horror 10.2%, Shooter 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Atmospheric 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct spiritual ancestor to BioShock that emphasizes survival horror and RPG-lite progression.

Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.

Why similar: Horror 26.7%, FPS 16.6%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Atmospheric 13.5%, First-Person 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same sense of dread and vulnerability found when exploring the more dangerous areas of Rapture.

From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.

Why similar: Steampunk 38.2% ★, FPS 15.9%, First-Person 11.4%, Story Rich 9.1%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that offers a tighter, more focused take on the immersive sim gameplay of the series.

America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty.

Why similar: FPS 45.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Story Rich 8.2%, Action 7.8%, First-Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the high-octane, narrative-rich shooter action of its predecessor with a bold, cinematic style.

Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!

Why similar: FPS 48.6%, Horror 19.9%, Action 7.5%, Shooter 7.5%, First-Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the series' signature blend of high-intensity gunplay and supernatural horror.

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Horror 31.6%, Story Rich 17.4%, Atmospheric 10.5%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends psychological horror with survival mechanics in a surreal, shifting environment.

Cyberpunk 2077 is an open-world, action-adventure RPG set in the dark future of Night City — a dangerous megalopolis obsessed with power, glamor, and ceaseless body modification.

Why similar: FPS 39.4%, Story Rich 11.9%, Sci-fi 9.6%, First-Person 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a massive, immersive world filled with narrative depth and diverse combat approaches.

Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.

Why similar: FPS 51.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 9.5%, Sci-fi 8.5%, First-Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a blend of sci-fi combat and environmental exploration within a crumbling urban landscape.

In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.

Why similar: FPS 41.8%, Horror 11.3%, Story Rich 10.8%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Shooter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a gritty, atmospheric shooter experience set in a post-apocalyptic underground world.

A demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of demons in this award-winning horror/action FPS and reimagining of the original DOOM.

Why similar: FPS 47.8%, Horror 13.6%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 6.2%, Sci-fi 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title leans heavily into the horror aspects of the FPS genre, focusing on tension and dark, claustrophobic corridors.

Three years after the Necromorph infestation aboard the USS Ishimura, Isaac Clarke awakens from a coma, confused, disoriented, and on a space station called The Sprawl. Explore this world and its zero-g environments to discover the truth about the Unitology and its role in the Necromorph epidemic.

Why similar: Horror 24.4%, Shooter 18.4%, Story Rich 15.4%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Action 9.9%

Set in the Roaring '20s, The Sinking City 2 is a survival horror steeped in Lovecraftian dread. Defy an eldritch deity and explore the drowned alleys of Arkham, stalked by the dead, as you weigh one life against an entire city.

Why similar: Horror 33.1%, Story Rich 24.5%, Action 18.9%, Shooter 13.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%

Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.

Why similar: RPG 26.4%, Atmospheric 20.3%, Action 13.4%, Story Rich 12.8%, Singleplayer 8.3%

Powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE is an intense first-person shooter with breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore, and jaw-dropping graphics!

Why similar: FPS 59.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 7.8%, First-Person 5.2%, Sci-fi 3.8%

Approximately 20 years after Deus Ex, the world is only beginning to recover from a catastrophic worldwide depression. In this techno-nightmare, take part in the dark struggle to raise the world from its own ashes.

Why similar: FPS 47.7%, Sci-fi 11%, Action 9.3%, Dystopian 7.3%, First-Person 5%

You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.

Why similar: Horror 31.6%, Sci-fi 17%, Action 11.7%, Atmospheric 10.9%, Shooter 10.5%

F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.

Why similar: FPS 51.9%, Horror 15.6%, Shooter 8.4%, Action 7.2%, First-Person 4.9%

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Horror 25.1%, Story Rich 19.3%, Action 14.6%, Atmospheric 14.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

The ultimate edition of the jaw-dropping action-adventure game set onboard a floating city.

Why similar: Action 38.7%, Underwater 28.1% ★, Sci-fi 14.2%, Adventure 10.7%, Singleplayer 8.4%

Discover the original co-op shooter-looter, crammed with new enhancements! As one of 4 trigger-happy mercenaries with RPG progression, equip bazillions of guns to take on the desert planet Pandora.

Why similar: FPS 49.3%, Shooter 15.1%, First-Person 11.1%, Action 5.3%, Atmospheric 4.7%

The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.

Why similar: FPS 39.8%, Dystopian 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Story Rich 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.8%

Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War

Why similar: FPS 49.9%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 9.8%, Multiplayer 9.6%, First-Person 6.4%

Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.

Why similar: FPS 31.2%, First-Person 10%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Shooter 9%, Atmospheric 7.6%

The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.

Why similar: First-Person 19.2%, Sci-fi 13.7%, RPG 11.8%, Story Rich 11.2%, Action RPG 9.8%

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. When a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.

Why similar: FPS 35.4%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Story Rich 9.1%, Dystopian 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Sam – with companions by his side – sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?

Why similar: Sci-fi 22.2%, Atmospheric 19.3%, Dystopian 16.9%, Action 14.2%, Horror 11.4%

A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.

Why similar: FPS 57%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 8%, First-Person 6.2%, Atmospheric 3.7%

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 38.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.7%, First-Person 7%, Story Rich 6.9%

Diluvion is a 3D deep sea, Jules Verne inspired, exploration game with RPG elements and thrilling submarine combat. As the Captain of your own vessel, you must grow and manage your crew as you search for the secrets of the past in a hauntingly beautiful flooded world.

Why similar: Underwater 44.1% ★, Steampunk 35.2% ★, Action 11.4%, RPG 4.6%, Adventure 3.4%

Amnesia: The Dark Descent, a first person survival horror. A game about immersion, discovery and living through a nightmare. An experience that will chill you to the core.

Why similar: Horror 47.3%, Atmospheric 14.9%, First-Person 14%, Story Rich 6.8%, Dark 6.3%

From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world.

Why similar: Dystopian 28.4%, Horror 15%, First-Person 13.9%, Action 11.9%, Atmospheric 10.6%

Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.

Why similar: FPS 49%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 8.7%, First-Person 6.7%, Atmospheric 5.8%

A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!

Why similar: Horror 34%, Action 27.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Story Rich 7.3%