Games Like BioShock™ 2 Remastered

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 18.3%, Underwater 12.8% ★, Dystopian 11.6%, Steampunk 10.8% ★, Horror 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It returns to Rapture with the same mix of gunplay, powers, audio-log storytelling, and art-deco dystopian atmosphere that defines 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 22.9%, Steampunk 15.9% ★, Underwater 8.4% ★, Dystopian 7.5%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original release offers the same core formula of story-rich first-person combat and ideological sci-fi horror in the exact world BioShock 2 builds on.

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 18.2%, Steampunk 15.6% ★, Dystopian 12.4%, Shooter 8.5%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: It carries over BioShock’s trademark blend of narrative-driven shooting, supernatural abilities, political dystopia, and big thematic twists.

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 23.2%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Horror 12.1%, Story Rich 8.7%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is one of the closest modern matches for BioShock’s immersive-sim shooting, eerie sci-fi setting, powers, and environmental storytelling.

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

Why similar: FPS 24%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Horror 12.1%, Immersive Sim 8%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The remake delivers dense first-person exploration, survival tension, and retro-futurist sci-fi horror that strongly echo BioShock’s roots.

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 33.4% ★, Dystopian 12.6%, First-Person 9.9%, FPS 9.5%, Story Rich 7%

Why You'll Like It: While stealthier, it scratches a very similar itch with first-person powers, layered combat options, and a richly realized collapsed society.

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 37.5% ★, First-Person 12.6%, Story Rich 10.1%, Dystopian 10.1%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It expands the same immersive first-person formula with more inventive powers, stronger level design, and a dark, atmospheric world.

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 24.7%, Horror 11.3%, Alternate History 11.3%, Shooter 11%, Sci-fi 10%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-futurist FPS channels BioShock’s style through power-based combat, unsettling enemies, and a bizarre utopian society gone wrong.

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 35.2%, Dystopian 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Shooter 7.5%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This landmark single-player FPS offers memorable worldbuilding, environmental storytelling, and a strong narrative pull through a dystopian world.

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 38.8%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Horror 9.2%, Shooter 8%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its linear story-focused FPS design, time-bending powers, and decaying sci-fi dystopia feel strikingly BioShock-like.

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 33.5%, Horror 13.6%, Story Rich 12%, Atmospheric 10.4%, Shooter 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a similarly claustrophobic, story-driven FPS experience built on atmosphere, scarcity, and a haunting ruined world.

It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.

Why similar: FPS 32.5%, Horror 12.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like BioShock 2, it blends cinematic shooting, oppressive atmosphere, and strong narrative momentum in a hostile, lived-in setting.

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. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but 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...

Why similar: FPS 24.9%, Dystopian 15.2%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Story Rich 8.9%, RPG 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes first-person action, upgrades, conspiracy-driven storytelling, and a stylish dystopian future in a way BioShock fans often appreciate.

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 31.5%, Story Rich 11.9%, Horror 11.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Though broader in scope, it keeps the series’ story-rich gunplay, bleak atmosphere, and survival-minded immersion.

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 42.3%, Shooter 13.5%, First-Person 12.1%, Immersive Sim 8.6%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person shooting, supernatural abilities, and immersive level design make it a great fit if you liked experimenting with plasmids and weapons together.

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 30.5%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This polished sci-fi FPS nails the sense of discovery, environmental storytelling, and single-player pacing that BioShock fans tend to enjoy.

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 36.4%, Alternate History 10.5%, Shooter 10%, Dystopian 7.5%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It’s a narrative-heavy alternate-history shooter with strong character work and a similarly committed, oppressive world.

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 21%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Story Rich 14.2%, First-Person 12%, Atmospheric 12%

Why You'll Like It: It is less combat-heavy, but its underwater setting, existential sci-fi story, and crushing atmosphere make it a strong tonal match.

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 17.1%, Dystopian 13.3%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Story Rich 10%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its blend of first-person combat, augmentation powers, and dense cyberpunk worldbuilding overlaps nicely with BioShock’s immersive side.

Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

Why similar: FPS 21.1%, Dystopian 19.9%, Sci-fi 8.4%, Shooter 8%, Alternate History 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its short but memorable campaign delivers surreal dystopian sci-fi atmosphere and story-forward first-person shooting in a very BioShock-adjacent way.

The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.

Why similar: FPS 25.2%, Dystopian 18.1%, Sci-fi 10.1%, RPG 8.7%, Immersive Sim 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This foundational immersive sim shares BioShock’s love of player choice, conspiratorial storytelling, and dystopian first-person exploration.

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: FPS 23.1%, Horror 12.7%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Immersive Sim 9.8%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It’s older and rougher, but the immersive sci-fi exploration and hostile AI-driven setting reveal a lot of the design lineage behind BioShock.

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

Why similar: FPS 42.8%, Shooter 11.2%, Horror 9.3%, Action 8.3%, Dark 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its combination of conventional gunplay with brutal supernatural powers mirrors the satisfying weapons-plus-plasmids rhythm of BioShock combat.

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 26.2%, Shooter 18.7%, Story Rich 15.4%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Even in third person, it captures a similar blend of sci-fi horror, relentless pacing, and environmental storytelling in a doomed setting.

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 28%, Sci-fi 18%, First-Person 12.5%, Atmospheric 12.2%, FPS 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of BioShock 2 was the tense, isolated atmosphere of being trapped in a hostile decaying place, this is an excellent fit.

Experience survival horror like never before in the 8th major installment in the Resident Evil franchise - Resident Evil Village. With detailed graphics, intense first-person action and masterful storytelling, the terror has never felt more realistic.

Why similar: FPS 24.9%, Horror 19.9%, First-Person 14.1%, Story Rich 11.2%, Atmospheric 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares BioShock 2’s first-person action-horror feel, memorable enemy encounters, and strong sense of place despite leaning more into survival horror.

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 39.4%, Horror 13%, First-Person 12.1%, Action 8.7%, Atmospheric 8%

Why You'll Like It: The retro-futurist dystopia, social collapse, and unsettling tone make it a strong thematic companion piece to BioShock’s style of worldbuilding.

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 24.2%, Horror 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Shooter 8.5%, Immersive Sim 6.7%

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 41%, Horror 25.1%, Shooter 9%, Action 7.9%, First-Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great pick for BioShock players who want more linear first-person shooting with supernatural horror and a tense atmosphere.

Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.

Why similar: FPS 26.2%, Steampunk 13.9% ★, Underwater 9.5% ★, Dystopian 7.4%, Story Rich 6.1%

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.

Why similar: FPS 27.8%, Dystopian 15.3%, Shooter 10.2%, First-Person 9.1%, Story Rich 8.8%

Relive the legendary single-player campaign from the classic first-person shooter, Crysis 2, optimized for today's hardware in Crysis 2 Remastered.

Why similar: FPS 34.2%, Dystopian 21.7%, Shooter 15.6%, First-Person 9.8%, Action 9.2%

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 31.9%, Story Rich 16.4%, Atmospheric 9.1%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 7.9%

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 31.2%, Alternate History 11.4%, Dystopian 10.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Story Rich 7.8%

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 36% ★, First-Person 12.2%, FPS 11.7%, Story Rich 9.2%, Action 8%

Submarine’s haunted! Hunt and be hunted in this horror dungeon crawler inspired by the decay of the Soviet Union (and immersive RPGs from the 90s).

Why similar: FPS 33.5%, Horror 12.8%, First-Person 9.4%, Immersive Sim 8.1%, RPG 8.1%

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 49.8% ★, Steampunk 27.9% ★, Action 8.7%, RPG 8.3%, Adventure 4.2%

Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.

Why similar: FPS 36.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Story Rich 8.6%, First-Person 7.6%

Powered by Unreal Engine 5, The Sinking City Remastered brings the eerie, atmospheric world of Oakmont back to life with enhanced gameplay and fully relit environments, perfect for both newcomers and returning players.

Why similar: Horror 29.2%, Story Rich 25.1%, Atmospheric 15%, RPG 14.2%, Action 11.2%

Experience the single-player experience from the iconic first-person shooter, Crysis 3, optimized to take advantage of today's hardware in Crysis 3 Remastered.

Why similar: FPS 32.6%, Dystopian 21.7%, Shooter 14.4%, Sci-fi 11.1%, First-Person 8.6%

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: FPS 40.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 11.7%, First-Person 9.8%, Sci-fi 9.4%

Dive into a world of despair in the world of Underwater. Take the role of an unknown inmate entering the a deep sea prison where mutants roam and barely any traces of human life remain. You will have to use all your ingenuity to escape and avoid becoming the meal of the hideous denizens.

Why similar: Story Rich 25.8%, Atmospheric 20.1%, First-Person 19.7%, Dark 13.6%, Adventure 7.7%

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

Why similar: FPS 43%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 9.9%, First-Person 6.5%

Explore a hostile, living world: Uncover forgotten horrors, both man-made and supernatural, as you hunt for powerful weapons and exotic artifacts.

Why similar: FPS 28.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Horror 12.2%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Dark 8.2%

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 25.7%, Story Rich 18.3%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Action 12.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%

Travel through an overgrown megastructure, and discover what lies beyond it. Metal Garden is a short, atmospheric singleplayer FPS game.

Why similar: FPS 29.6%, Dystopian 16.2%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Shooter 9.6%

Experience the winner of over 300 Game of the Year awards, now on PC. Discover Ellie and Abby’s story with graphical enhancements, gameplay modes like the roguelike survival experience No Return, and more.

Why similar: Story Rich 30.6%, Horror 26.4%, Atmospheric 12.3%, Action 12%, Dark 9.7%

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 35.9%, Alternate History 13%, Shooter 12%, Action 7.9%, First-Person 7.3%

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: Dystopian 21.9%, Story Rich 21.9%, Sci-fi 19.8%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Action 9.1%

Prepare for the Future™ With Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition, experience the most acclaimed game of 2008 like never before. Create a character of your choosing and descend into an awe-inspiring, post-apocalyptic world where every minute is a fight for survival.

Why similar: FPS 25.7%, RPG 14.9%, Sci-fi 11.9%, First-Person 11.3%, Shooter 6.3%

Launch into the Borderlands universe and shoot ‘n’ loot your way through a brand new adventure that rockets you onto Pandora’s moon in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!

Why similar: FPS 32%, Shooter 14.8%, Sci-fi 13.4%, First-Person 11.5%, RPG 8%

CRUSH DEPTH is first-person sci-fi horror game set at the bottom of the ocean. A salvage operation that would set you up for life goes sideways when you realize you're not alone down there. You'll solve puzzles and run from danger as you uncover the mysterious fate of Eclipse Station.

Why similar: Underwater 41.5% ★, Horror 14.3%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Story Rich 9.6%, First-Person 9.3%

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 33.2%, Sci-fi 20.6%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.8%

Discover the secrets of the Calamity, a surreal catastrophe that shattered the world to pieces.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 39.6%, Story Rich 18.1%, Action 14%, RPG 12.4%, Singleplayer 6.6%

Hell Dive is a first-person horror game where you are a Maritime Operative alone aboard a submarine. Sent on a mission to revive an abandoned deep-sea colony, you uncover dark secrets as terrifying and deadly horrors await in its depths

Why similar: Dystopian 19.8%, Horror 18.1%, Atmospheric 12.6%, First-Person 12.3%, Sci-fi 12.1%

The classic first person shooter from Crytek is back with the action-packed gameplay, sandbox world, and thrilling epic battles you loved the first time around – now with remastered graphics optimized for a new generation of hardware.

Why similar: FPS 39.2%, Shooter 17.4%, Sci-fi 13.5%, Action 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Investigating a letter from his late wife, James returns to where they made so many memories - Silent Hill. What he finds is a ghost town, prowled by disturbing monsters and cloaked in deep fog. Confront the monsters, solve puzzles, and search for traces of your wife in this remake of SILENT HILL 2.

Why similar: Horror 27.6%, Story Rich 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 19.8%, Atmospheric 17%, Action 5.6%

An FPS horror game set in a surreal, dark and deadly biomechanical world never seen before. Humankind is just a small part of a hostile universe. Want to survive? Discover its secrets.

Why similar: FPS 24.3%, Dystopian 16.1%, Horror 11.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Dark 7.6%