Games Like BioShock™ Remastered

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 18.6%, Underwater 12.4% ★, Dystopian 11.5%, Steampunk 10.9% ★, Horror 7%

Why You'll Like It: It builds directly on BioShock's plasmid-and-gun combat, Rapture atmosphere, and morally charged storytelling while feeling like the most natural next step.

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 19.8%, Steampunk 14.8% ★, Dystopian 12.7%, Shooter 7.9%, Story Rich 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the series' story-heavy first-person action and superpowered combat, trading underwater dread for another unforgettable ideological dystopia.

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 23.8%, Horror 14%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Story Rich 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Prey pairs immersive-sim level design with sci-fi horror, environmental storytelling, and powers that create the same guns-plus-abilities experimentation.

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 31.1% ★, Dystopian 12.7%, First-Person 10.7%, FPS 10.2%, Story Rich 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Dishonored offers the same joy of combining weapons, powers, and environmental opportunities inside a richly realized oppressive society.

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

Why similar: FPS 23.4%, Horror 13.5%, Immersive Sim 9.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Classic 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: This full remake revisits the foundational immersive-sim formula behind BioShock with hostile retro-futurist sci-fi spaces, resource tension, and layered audio logs.

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 26.8%, Horror 13.7%, Alternate History 13.1%, Shooter 10%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: Atomic Heart wears its BioShock influence openly with alt-history dystopia, surreal first-person combat, and glove powers mixed with conventional guns.

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 36%, Horror 20.3%, Classic 13.6% ★, Shooter 6.1%, Atmospheric 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: F.E.A.R. matches BioShock's blend of tight shooting and horror, adding psychic abilities and an oppressive, story-driven tone.

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 32%, Horror 14.7%, Story Rich 12.6%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its claustrophobic, story-rich trek through a ruined society captures BioShock's atmospheric tension and survival-tinged firefights.

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 34.7% ★, First-Person 13.3%, Story Rich 11.7%, Dystopian 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It expands Dishonored's power-and-weapon sandbox in another beautifully hostile world where exploration and player choice matter as much as combat.

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 27.9%, Classic 13.7% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Story Rich 7.6%, First-Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like BioShock, it's a landmark narrative FPS that uses environmental storytelling and carefully paced combat to pull you through a memorable world.

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 27.4%, Dystopian 15.6%, Story Rich 10.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Human Revolution mixes first-person combat, augmentation powers, dystopian politics, and exploration in a way that strongly echoes BioShock's thoughtful action.

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: Classic 20.5% ★, FPS 19.3%, Horror 11.9%, Immersive Sim 10.1%, Sci-fi 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Though older, it delivers the retro sci-fi isolation, audio-log storytelling, and systemic first-person problem solving that BioShock evolved from.

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 31.8%, Classic 14.7% ★, Dystopian 10.6%, Story Rich 7.1%, Sci-fi 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person storytelling, iconic setting, and balance of action with atmosphere make it a strong fit if you want another world-driven shooter.

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 44.5%, First-Person 12.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Immersive Sim 11.1%, Story Rich 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: DEATHLOOP modernizes the immersive-sim side of BioShock with stylish powers, inventive combat combos, and a mystery-heavy first-person 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 33.1%, Horror 13.9%, Story Rich 12.4%, Atmospheric 12%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Last Light keeps the Metro formula's dark atmosphere, linear story focus, and oppressive firefights, making it a natural follow-up for BioShock fans.

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 37.9%, Alternate History 11.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Dystopian 7.4%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its story-driven alt-history shooter campaign delivers the same mix of strong pacing, memorable worldbuilding, and first-person spectacle.

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: Underwater 21.1% ★, Horror 19.1%, Story Rich 12.6%, Atmospheric 11.2%, First-Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: SOMA swaps shooting for existential sci-fi horror, but its isolated setting, philosophical themes, and environmental storytelling strongly overlap with BioShock's appeal.

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

Why similar: FPS 44.7%, Horror 10.9%, Shooter 10%, Dark 8%, First-Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This story-led shooter gives you monstrous powers alongside firearms, scratching the same combat-combo itch as plasmids.

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 38.8%, Horror 15.3%, First-Person 12.6%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its retro-futurist dystopia, first-person exploration, and social collapse themes feel very BioShock, even if it leans more into survival systems.

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 22%, Dystopian 19.4%, Alternate History 8.7%, Horror 8.3%, Story Rich 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: INDUSTRIA offers a compact, atmospheric narrative FPS with eerie alternate-reality sci-fi and that same lonely, unraveling-world feel.

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 32.3%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Sci-fi 13.7%, First-Person 12.7%, FPS 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Alien: Isolation captures the same feeling of being trapped in an exquisitely realized retro-futurist nightmare, with survival tension replacing heavy gunplay.

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

Why similar: FPS 29%, Horror 18.4%, Atmospheric 12.1%, First-Person 11.5%, Immersive Sim 10%

Why You'll Like It: This first-person survival horror game leans harder into emergent tension, but its immersive systems and oppressive atmosphere overlap with BioShock's scarier side.

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Steampunk 53.1% ★, Horror 21.7%, First-Person 12.7%, Adventure 5.6%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Close to the Sun is almost pure BioShock energy in tone, sending you through an art-deco alt-history disaster zone in first person with heavy narrative atmosphere.

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Dystopian 24%, Horror 22.1%, Alternate History 18.4%, Story Rich 15.5%, First-Person 13.3%

Why You'll Like It: Observer emphasizes first-person dystopian immersion and unsettling narrative mystery, making it a good fit for players who loved BioShock's mood and worldbuilding.

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 18.5%, Dystopian 13.4%, Story Rich 11.8%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Atmospheric 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Mankind Divided continues the augment-your-body-and-solve-problems-your-way design that makes Deus Ex a close cousin to BioShock.

Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?

Why similar: FPS 41.1%, Shooter 15.7%, First-Person 13%, Immersive Sim 11.4%, Sci-fi 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: VOID Bastards takes the immersive scavenging, powers-and-weapons improvisation, and hostile sci-fi exploration BioShock fans often enjoy in a more roguelite form.

Innovative genre mashup (first-person immersive sim puzzler FPS RPG) with emphasis on problem-solving and creativity. Unique vibes and original mechanics that you won't have experienced before. One of the best games of 2022 according to various credible sources!

Why similar: FPS 43.3%, Immersive Sim 18.4%, Sci-fi 13.7%, First-Person 11.7%, RPG 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Ctrl Alt Ego is a modern immersive sim built around experimental first-person problem solving, making it a great deeper-cut recommendation for BioShock's systemic side.

In a dark Cyberpunk world, you (and up to 3 friends) wage war against the all-powerful Federation in this Source-powered FPS/RPG.

Why similar: FPS 51.2%, RPG 7.7%, Sci-fi 7%, Immersive Sim 6.3%, First-Person 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its weird, dense first-person cyberpunk combat mixes guns, psi powers, and dystopian philosophy in a way adventurous BioShock fans may appreciate.

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 22.2%, Steampunk 13.4% ★, Underwater 8.4% ★, Story Rich 7.3%, Dystopian 6.9%

Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.

Why similar: FPS 36.8%, Great Soundtrack 11.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Classic 9.6% ★, First-Person 8.1%

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 27.6%, Steampunk 12.7% ★, Underwater 10.2% ★, Dystopian 7.3%, Story Rich 7%

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 25.8%, Horror 13.5%, Immersive Sim 8.9%, Atmospheric 8.2%, Sci-fi 7.8%

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 32.6%, Alternate History 13%, Dystopian 9.9%, Story Rich 8.9%, Shooter 8.2%

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 31.4%, Story Rich 13.1%, Horror 12.4%, Atmospheric 10.1%, First-Person 8.4%

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 35.9%, Dystopian 21.9%, Shooter 13.5%, First-Person 9.3%, Sci-fi 8.9%

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 42.3%, Shooter 16.2%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Atmospheric 10.8%, Action 6.9%

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 36.7%, Alternate History 14.4%, Shooter 10.6%, First-Person 7.5%, Story Rich 6.4%

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 35.4%, Sci-fi 16%, Shooter 15.6%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Dark 8.6%

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 37.6%, Dystopian 22.2%, Shooter 14.8%, First-Person 10.8%, Action 6.9%

Then, there was fire. Re-experience the critically acclaimed, genre-defining game that started it all. Beautifully remastered, return to Lordran in stunning high-definition detail running at 60fps.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Dark 20.6%, Atmospheric 18.9%, Story Rich 15.8%, Action 10%

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 45.7%, Shooter 17.2%, First-Person 15.4%, Atmospheric 6.4%, Sci-fi 5.5%

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 21.3%, Horror 20.5%, Atmospheric 14.9%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Shooter 8.9%

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Classic 37.1% ★, Horror 26.7%, Atmospheric 12.5%, Story Rich 6.4%, Shooter 4.7%

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 39.2%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 7.3%

Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion.

Why similar: FPS 45.8%, Shooter 15.7%, First-Person 12.5%, Action 5.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%

The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Why similar: Story Rich 26.4%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Classic 13.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Shooter 9.7%

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 29.1%, Story Rich 20.3%, Atmospheric 14.8%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Action 8.5%

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 32.8% ★, First-Person 13%, FPS 12.1%, Story Rich 10.6%, Atmospheric 9.7%

The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters.

Why similar: FPS 50.6%, Shooter 14.3%, First-Person 8.7%, RPG 7.9%, Action 7.3%

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign, rebuilt from the ground up.

Why similar: FPS 45.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.2%, First-Person 7.6%, Story Rich 7%

Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

Why similar: FPS 37%, Classic 25.7% ★, Shooter 8.4%, Horror 6.1%, Great Soundtrack 5.4%

From Bethesda Game Studios, the award-winning creators of Starfield and The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, comes Fallout 4. A landmark in open-world RPG design and winner of over 200 ‘Best Of’ honors, including the DICE and BAFTA Game of the Year.

Why similar: FPS 22.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Story Rich 11.7%, Atmospheric 11.6%, First-Person 10%

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 34.2%, Story Rich 28.5%, Atmospheric 17.9%, Action 7.9%, RPG 7.8%

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

Why similar: FPS 30.4%, Dystopian 15.3%, Story Rich 10.5%, First-Person 9.6%, Shooter 9.4%

The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination.

Why similar: FPS 31.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Story Rich 12.1%, First-Person 10.4%, Atmospheric 8.3%

The Outer Worlds: Spacer’s Choice Edition is the ultimate way to play the award-winning RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. Including the base game and all DLC, this remastered masterpiece is the absolute best version of The Outer Worlds.

Why similar: FPS 39.4%, Shooter 17.2%, First-Person 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Action 7.8%

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 34.6%, Horror 16.7%, Classic 14.7% ★, Shooter 8.1%, First-Person 5.7%