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Games Like Boomerang X

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

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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.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 95% — of 1,377 reviews
Released: 2021-07-08
Developer: DANG!
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 2.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.0 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 78%

Overview

Boomerang X is a masterclass in kinetic movement, blending high-speed parkour with precise projectile combat in a stylized arena setting. These recommendations focus on games that prioritize fluid mobility, intense flow-state combat, and the satisfying mastery of movement-based mechanics.

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  1. #1 HYPER DEMON
    97% matchVery Positive94% of 3,355 reviews2022
    Dev: Sorath
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.1%, Arena Shooter 24%, Bullet Time 19.8%, FPS 11.2%, Difficult 10.3%

    Why You'll Like It: This game pushes the limits of speed and arena-based survival, demanding the same level of twitch reflexes and spatial awareness.

  2. #2 ULTRAKILL
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 241,591 reviews2020
    Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 33.3 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: Fast-Paced 33.2%, Arena Shooter 22.8%, FPS 12.8%, Difficult 7.6%, Boomer Shooter 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It shares the same emphasis on high-speed movement, aggressive style-based combat, and intense arena-based encounters.

  3. #3 Severed Steel
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 10,200 reviews2021
    Dev: Greylock Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%

    An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 33.6%, Parkour 26.7%, FPS 13.4%, Stylized 7.5%, First-Person 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: The focus on parkour, bullet-time, and fluid movement makes it a natural companion to the acrobatic combat of Boomerang X.

  4. #4 Neon White
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 20,663 reviews2022
    Dev: Angel MatrixPub: Annapurna Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 29%, Parkour 25.9%, FPS 13%, Stylized 7.5%, First-Person 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the 'speedrun-platformer' feel, rewarding players for optimizing movement and combat efficiency.

  5. #5 KILLBUG
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 544 reviews2023
    Dev: Samurai PunkPub: Neon Doctrine
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    KILLBUG is a fast-paced, first-person movement shooter set in an endless arena. Slash and shoot your way through hordes of ravenous insects, mastering fluid aerial movement mechanics as you fight for glory on the leaderboards.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.1%, Fast-Paced 20%, Difficult 12.9%, FPS 12.2%, First-Person 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-octane arena shooter that strips away everything but movement and combat, mirroring the core loop of the seed game.

  6. #6 Devil Daggers
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,464 reviews2016
    Dev: Sorath
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.7%, Arena Shooter 20.2%, FPS 17.5%, Difficult 15.9%, First-Person 6%

    Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive difficult arena shooter, focusing on survival and movement in a minimalist, high-pressure environment.

  7. #7 Cyber Hook
    93% matchVery Positive95% of 4,183 reviews2020
    Dev: Blazing StickPub: Graffiti Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 34%, Parkour 31.4%, FPS 10.4%, First-Person 8.9%, Shooter 4.5%

    Why You'll Like It: The heavy reliance on grappling and parkour mechanics makes it a great match for players who enjoyed the traversal in Boomerang X.

  8. #8 Ghostrunner
    92% matchVery Positive91% of 66,694 reviews2020
    Dev: One More LevelPub: 505 Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.6%, Ninja 18.3%, Difficult 15.9%, First-Person 11%, Great Soundtrack 3.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes high-speed, one-hit-kill combat where movement is the only way to survive against overwhelming odds.

  9. #9 MULLET MADJACK
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 9,486 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: Fast-Paced 39.8%, FPS 17.2%, Stylized 10.8%, Boomer Shooter 9.4%, First-Person 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast-paced, stylized shooter that demands constant movement and aggressive play to maintain your health.

  10. #10 Trepang2
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 19,322 reviews2023
    Dev: Trepang StudiosPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 30.6%, Fast-Paced 20.2%, FPS 13.9%, Shooter 7.9%, First-Person 7.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers fluid movement and intense, high-octane combat encounters that feel very satisfying for fans of fast-paced shooters.

  11. #11 Turbo Overkill
    90% matchVery Positive94% of 7,490 reviews2023
    Dev: Trigger Happy InteractivePub: Apogee Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.4 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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: Fast-Paced 26%, FPS 19.4%, Arena Shooter 15.8%, Boomer Shooter 10.4%, Shooter 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It features over-the-top movement mechanics and aggressive combat that fits the high-energy vibe of the seed game.

  12. #12 Rollerdrome
    89% matchVery Positive89% of 2,276 reviews2022
    Dev: Roll7Pub: 2K
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 47%

    Rollerdrome is a BAFTA award-winning third person action shooter that seamlessly blends high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics into one complementary and challenging whole, to create an original adrenaline-pumping shooter experience like no other.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 54.1%, Stylized 17.8%, Shooter 12.8%, Combat 7.3%, Action 4.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines stylized arena combat with a unique movement system that requires constant momentum to succeed.

  13. #13 CROSSBOW: Bloodnight
    89% matchMostly Positive75% of 523 reviews2020
    Dev: Hyperstrange
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    CROSSBOW: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.7%, Bullet Time 23.7%, FPS 11.2%, Difficult 10.7%, Fast-Paced 8.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It focuses on projectile-based combat within a confined arena, mirroring the core weapon feel of Boomerang X.

  14. #14 Post Void
    88% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 12,372 reviews2020
    Dev: YCJY Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.7%, FPS 17.5%, Difficult 15.6%, First-Person 9.5%, Shooter 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: An intense, psychedelic, and extremely fast-paced shooter where speed is the only thing keeping you alive.

  15. #15 Dread Templar
    87% matchVery Positive82% of 1,731 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: Bullet Time 30%, Fast-Paced 27%, FPS 11.8%, Boomer Shooter 8.7%, Stylized 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-inspired shooter that incorporates modern movement mechanics and arena-style combat.

  16. #16 GTTOD
    86% matchVery Positive87% of 3,305 reviews2017
    Dev: Andrew SmithPub: Hitcents
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    RISE. FALL. REPEAT. Ascend to the level of the Gods as you battle your way out of a shattered and chaotic dimension in this fast paced parkour FPS rogue-like.

    Why similar: Parkour 32.5%, Fast-Paced 30.9%, FPS 15.9%, First-Person 8.2%, Shooter 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A movement-focused FPS that prioritizes speed and agility above all else, capturing the same 'flow' as Boomerang X.

  17. #17 SUPERHOT
    86% matchVery Positive92% of 40,677 reviews2016
    Dev: SUPERHOT Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 45.8%, FPS 18.5%, First-Person 9.7%, Difficult 7.6%, Fast-Paced 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: The stylized aesthetic and focus on time-manipulation and movement-based combat provide a similar sense of tactical flow.

  18. #18 REAVER
    85% matchVery Positive88% of 644 reviews2023
    Dev: crunkz
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    REAVER is an ultra-fast-paced FPS that endows you with the mobility and weapon mechanics to reave through arenas of killer machines with grace and efficiency. Push the boundaries of speed and style in this next-gen movement-shooter.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.4%, Arena Shooter 25.3%, FPS 10.1%, Difficult 9.1%, Stylized 8.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A stylized, high-speed arena shooter that emphasizes movement and precision in its combat encounters.

  19. #19 Deadlink
    84% matchVery Positive89% of 3,663 reviews2023
    Dev: Gruby EntertainmentPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.4%, Arena Shooter 24.9%, Difficult 12%, FPS 11.5%, Stylized 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: This arena-based shooter emphasizes high mobility and aggressive combat, rewarding players for staying on the move.

  20. #20 Anger Foot
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 4,056 reviews2024
    Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 4.9 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: Fast-Paced 38.8%, FPS 15.9%, First-Person 8.5%, Boomer Shooter 7.8%, Shooter 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style FPS that prioritizes speed, movement, and aggressive action in a highly stylized environment.

  21. #21 Voidborn
    84% matchVery Positive81% of 366 reviews2025
    Dev: Xekvera
    Windows

    Slay demons and demigods in this fast-paced roguelite FPS. Create devastating weapon builds as you journey through massive dark fantasy environments on your quest to avenge god. Challenge the demigods, face inevitable death, and rise stronger with every rebirth.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.4%, Arena Shooter 23.2%, Bullet Time 12.5%, FPS 10.9%, Difficult 7.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This arena-based shooter relies heavily on high mobility and fast-paced combat to survive waves of enemies.

  22. #22 Shady Knight
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 954 reviews2024
    Dev: Alexey 'cptnsigh'
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Shady Knight is a first-person skill-driven melee action game centered around swift swordplay, acrobatic archery, and fluid platforming that seamlessly blends combat and parkour skills into a stylish dance of death full of creative chaos.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 24.5%, Fast-Paced 21.6%, Parkour 18.8%, Difficult 9.1%, FPS 7.4%

    Why You'll Like It: It blends first-person combat with heavy emphasis on movement and parkour, creating a similar acrobatic feel.

  23. #23 Warstride Challenges
    82% matchVery Positive91% of 326 reviews2023
    Dev: Dream Powered GamesPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    Blast hordes of demons at lightning speed in bloody gunfights, and race against the clock to overcome everything that comes your way! Die and retry to get the highest score in increasingly intense trials. Create and share your own runs, enjoying hundreds of levels created by the community.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 24.6%, Fast-Paced 21.8%, Parkour 20.2%, Difficult 9.8%, FPS 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A game entirely dedicated to speed and parkour, perfect for those who loved the movement mechanics of the seed game.

  24. #24 Swarmlake
    81% matchVery Positive95% of 1,935 reviews2018
    Dev: Dominique Grieshofer
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Swarmlake is an ultra-intense first-person shooter ballet about fighting a record-breaking swarm.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 28.1%, Fast-Paced 26.1%, Difficult 12.2%, FPS 11.3%, First-Person 7.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell arena shooter that requires constant movement to survive against massive swarms of enemies.

  25. #25 Impaler Gold
    79% matchVery Positive91% of 589 reviews2022
    Dev: ApptivusPub: Retrovibe
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 2.0 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 33%, Arena Shooter 31.8%, FPS 13.8%, Boomer Shooter 8.2%, Shooter 6.5%

    Why You'll Like It: An arena-based shooter that emphasizes movement and speed to survive increasingly difficult waves.

  26. #26 BRUTAL KATANA
    78% matchVery Positive96% of 79 reviews2024
    Dev: Jonathan Fasth
    Windows

    Slice meat statues in half as quickly as possible. An easy to learn but hard to master game with satisfying parkour movement and combat.

    Why similar: Parkour 36.8%, Fast-Paced 25.4%, FPS 15.4%, First-Person 9.2%, Combat 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: It combines parkour and first-person combat, focusing on the same acrobatic style found in Boomerang X.

  27. #27 DIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
    80% matchMostly Positive75% of 127 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: Fast-Paced 31.7%, Arena Shooter 26.9%, FPS 13.1%, Boomer Shooter 7.8%, First-Person 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, retro-styled arena combat that focuses on speed and aggressive movement.

  28. #28 MEATGRINDER
    79% matchVery Positive88% of 281 reviews2023
    Dev: Vampire Squid
    Windows

    Meatgrinder is a chaotic and fast-paced FPS. Use agility and guns to jump your way through insane levels on top of speeding trucks, trains and planes. No cutscenes or storylines, just pure action.

    Why similar: Parkour 26.8%, Arena Shooter 20.6%, Fast-Paced 17.7%, FPS 13%, Stylized 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A movement-heavy shooter that focuses on fast-paced action and agility in a gritty, stylized world.

  29. #29 DESYNC
    81% matchMostly Positive80% of 499 reviews2017
    Dev: The Foregone SyndicatePub: Adult Swim Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    DESYNC is an intense single-player first person action game that begs you to play dangerously and creatively. Eliminate your opponents as you perform violent attack sequences using the explosive digital weaponry and lethal side-arms at your disposal.

    Why similar: FPS 21.7%, Shooter 16.2%, Difficult 16%, Fast-Paced 12.2%, First-Person 11.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A stylized arena shooter that rewards players for creative and fast-paced combat combos.

  30. #30 POLY IMPULSE
    76% matchVery Positive97% of 65 reviews2026
    Dev: Dani Bedmar
    Windows

    POLY IMPULSE is a minimalist fast-paced movement FPS where you will have to shoot colorful polyhedrons to impulse yourself through the level. Speedrunning is not an option, only the fastest with godlike aim will get the SS rank.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.3%, Parkour 22.2%, Difficult 14.6%, FPS 13.9%, Shooter 6.4%

  31. #31 FLASH OF THE BLADE X
    77% matchVery Positive94% of 104 reviews2024
    Dev: DOSMan Games
    Windows

    Flash of the Blade X is a retro-inspired first-person Ninja slasher inspired by the Western Ninja boom of the 1980's. Slice and Dice your way to revenge against your former Ninja clan across several hand-crafted levels using an assortment of period-accurate weaponry.

    Why similar: Ninja 32.7%, Arena Shooter 24%, Parkour 11.1%, FPS 10.1%, Boomer Shooter 6.9%

  32. #32 Diatomic
    77% matchMostly Positive77% of 143 reviews2024
    Dev: Diatomic Studios
    Windows

    Diatomic has fast paced action, gun juggling, epic boss fights, Agility Challenges and much more! Level up, unlock new abilities and customize your power ups to try and conquer this brutally difficult arena shooter where the only way to survive is to keep moving!

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.1%, Parkour 20.4%, Arena Shooter 18.4%, Difficult 10.7%, FPS 10.2%

  33. #33 Lovely Planet
    78% matchVery Positive91% of 2,708 reviews2014
    Dev: quicktequilaPub: tinyBuild
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    A First Person Shooter Gun Ballet set in a cutesy abstract world. Jump and shoot your way through five worlds full of treacherous enemies with your trusty semi-automatic!

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 33.1%, FPS 18.6%, Difficult 16.2%, First-Person 8.4%, Shooter 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A stylized, fast-paced platforming-shooter that requires precision and speed to clear levels.

  34. #34 Blood Rush
    74% matchVery Positive98% of 172 reviews2025
    Dev: MaxEstLa
    Windows

    BLOOD RUSH is a fast paced, skill based FPS, mixed with roguelites elements. Upgrade yourself, buy unique guns, drain miracles from relics and destroy anyone or anything standing on your way!

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 28.1%, Arena Shooter 23.4%, FPS 10.6%, Stylized 8.1%, Difficult 7.2%

  35. #35 BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE
    75% matchVery Positive90% of 11,421 reviews2020
    Dev: Awe Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

    Why similar: FPS 36.4%, Fast-Paced 16.3%, Difficult 14.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

  36. #36 Cyclic Warriors
    75% matchVery Positive89% of 65 reviews2024
    Dev: John RaisPub: Rais Software
    Windows

    Cyclic Warriors is a movement shooter focused on time travel and speed. Wall-run, slide, kick and bunny-hop to build up massive momentum. Time travel to dodge bullets and flank your enemies. Slow down time for easy kills!

    Why similar: Bullet Time 38.8%, Arena Shooter 26.7%, FPS 16.9%, First-Person 6.8%, Shooter 3.3%

  37. #37 Katana ZERO
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 76,003 reviews2019
    Dev: AskiisoftPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

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  38. #38 Mind The Abyss
    74% matchVery Positive89% of 78 reviews2024
    Dev: Mind The Abyss Studios
    Windows

    Mind the Abyss is a fast-paced movement shooter that combines fourth-dimensional abilities and ever-evolving weaponry within an alien planet.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 41.9%, FPS 15.6%, Boomer Shooter 9.2%, First-Person 7.1%, Shooter 6.8%

  39. #39 Gunstoppable
    73% matchVery Positive82% of 61 reviews2026
    Dev: CAGE Studios
    Windows

    A momentum-fueled Roguelite FPS where speed is damage. Dual-wield overpowered weapon combos and bend time to obliterate robot hordes and overthrow billionaire bosses!

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 27.5%, Parkour 22.3%, Bullet Time 18.2%, FPS 11.5%, Boomer Shooter 6.6%

  40. #40 DUSK
    72% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,449 reviews2018
    Dev: David SzymanskiPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 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: Fast-Paced 30.4%, Arena Shooter 19.1%, FPS 17.1%, Boomer Shooter 10.6%, First-Person 7.6%

  41. #41 CULTIC
    71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 8,626 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: FPS 29.6%, Boomer Shooter 21%, First-Person 14.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Stylized 9.6%

  42. #42 Cyber Gun
    76% matchMixed60% of 73 reviews2019
    Dev: Semyon MaximovPub: BekkerDev Studio
    Windows

    Cyber Gun is a hardcore first-person shooter with platformer elements.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 32.8%, Fast-Paced 23.8%, FPS 13.6%, Difficult 10.7%, First-Person 8%

  43. #43 Skeleton Boomerang
    73% matchVery Positive96% of 186 reviews2017
    Dev: Skeleboom ProjectPub: Artisano
    Windows

    Skeleton Boomerang is a platformer where the hero, Hunter, must use an enchanted boomerang to put an end to an army of bony soldiers led by the voodoo master Mr. Saturday. Get high scores, collect upgrades, find secrets, and overcome many skeletal challenges!

    Why similar: Great Soundtrack 53.4%, Action 31%, Indie 15.6%

  44. #44 Fingerbang: All Bullets Pointin'
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 130 reviews2022
    Dev: FingerlabPub: Jamk Games
    Windows

    Fingerbang: All Bullets Pointin' is a fast-paced FPS inspired by both retro and modern FPS games. Fingerbang combines elements from each in order to create a mix of its own, with a scoring system added on top to gauge your performance through the different levels.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.8%, Bullet Time 26.4%, FPS 12.6%, Shooter 7.4%, First-Person 7%

  45. #45 Ash & Adam's GOBSMACKED
    70% matchVery Positive84% of 57 reviews2024
    Dev: Ash & Adam's Games
    Windows · Mac

    You are a goblin gladiator in this mini-FPS roguelite. Fight your way through the Arenas. Wreck junkbots. Delight the crowd. Get paid. Cause chaos.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 24.4%, Bullet Time 21.1%, Fast-Paced 21%, FPS 11.5%, First-Person 5.8%

  46. #46 Verlet Swing
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 712 reviews2018
    Dev: Flamebait Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 7.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%

    Verlet Swing brings you energetic swinging in a world that would be best described as a fever dream. Swing fast, don't crash and reach the goal as fast as possible!

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 71.4%, First-Person 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Action 7.3%, Indie 4.3%

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    70% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,966 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: FPS 25.9%, Arena Shooter 25.1%, Boomer Shooter 16.1%, First-Person 9.2%, Difficult 7.6%

  48. #48 My Friend Pedro
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 28,456 reviews2019
    Dev: DeadToast EntertainmentPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 33.6%, Parkour 27.6%, Fast-Paced 19.8%, Shooter 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%

  49. #49 ARMORED HEAD
    69% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 1,289 reviews2020
    Dev: Egor Rezenov
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    ARMORED HEAD is a miniature shooter, where all the action takes place in one arena. The main character is a gladiator who fights against his opponents in pursuit of the grand prize.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 22.6%, Fast-Paced 20.8%, Arena Shooter 20.5%, Difficult 8.6%, FPS 8.6%

  50. #50 HELLBREAK
    68% matchMostly Positive79% of 296 reviews2026
    Dev: Double Barrel GamesPub: Flagship Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 30.7%, Fast-Paced 27.8%, FPS 13.4%, First-Person 8.3%, Boomer Shooter 7.3%

  51. #51 Gun Frog
    68% matchVery Positive94% of 479 reviews2024
    Dev: Zoteling
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Gun Frog is a unique physics-based movement shooter where you bounce on lily pads, kill flies and explore a vibrant world as a frog that ate a gun.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.5%, Bullet Time 31%, Stylized 9%, Colorful 7%, Shooter 6.6%

  52. #52 Force Reboot
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 708 reviews2022
    Dev: ln404
    Windows
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 54%

    Force Reboot is a fast-paced FPS with rogue-lite elements. Force Reboot is entirely focused on nonstop gameplay. You need to get past all of the rooms as fast as you can.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 45.6%, FPS 19.5%, First-Person 11.5%, Shooter 8.5%, Stylized 4.3%

  53. #53 Rifter
    71% matchVery Positive93% of 113 reviews2018
    Dev: MaxBytes
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Breathtakingly fast and tough-as-nails, Rifter is an acrobatic platformer drenched in neon and infused with a pumping 80’s synthwave soundtrack. Run, swing, smash and dash at exhilarating speeds on a quest to discover the secrets of a shattered world.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 45.3%, Parkour 21.4%, Difficult 7.8%, Colorful 7.4%, Stylized 6.7%

  54. #54 KILL KNIGHT
    66% matchVery Positive94% of 2,018 reviews2024
    Dev: PlaySide
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 47.4%, Difficult 19.6%, Stylized 17.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 2.6%

  55. #55 Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
    66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 15,617 reviews2023
    Dev: Team Reptile
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 15.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is 1 second per second of advanced funkstyle. Battle rival crews and dispatch militarized police to conquer the five boroughs of New Amsterdam. Become All City.

    Why similar: Parkour 49.5%, Stylized 20.1%, Colorful 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, 3D 5.1%

  56. #56 Grapple Hoops
    70% matchMostly Positive71% of 90 reviews2021
    Dev: Andreas Georgiou
    Windows

    Dunk on your opponents in a fast-paced first person action game with basketball, grappling hooks, parkour and explosions!

    Why similar: Bullet Time 29.8%, Fast-Paced 27.4%, Parkour 25.7%, First-Person 7.1%, FPS 6.5%

  57. #57 Ratz Instagib
    68% matchVery Positive90% of 3,938 reviews2016
    Dev: Lino SlahuschekPub: Rarebyte
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 64%

    Shoot first, eat cheese later! Jump into a fast, frenetic and exciting one-hit, one-kill FPS arena shooter with a totally level playing field, tonnes of maps, customisation and a robust map editor!

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 25.3%, Arena Shooter 24.3%, FPS 10.7%, Difficult 10%, Stylized 8.1%

  58. #58 Alien Grounds
    67% matchMixed69% of 59 reviews2026
    Dev: emagnetic
    Windows

    Single-player arena shooter. Weird weapons. Relentless robots. Easy to play, hard to score. Enter the chaos, shoot the bots, and compete in the Monthly Challenge.

    Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.7%, Fast-Paced 25.7%, FPS 14.2%, First-Person 9.1%, Shooter 7.1%

  59. #59 Bloodshed
    66% matchVery Positive84% of 1,910 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: Arena Shooter 41.7%, FPS 19.2%, First-Person 12%, Boomer Shooter 11%, Shooter 9.2%

  60. #60 Maximum Action
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 3,897 reviews2018
    Dev: George MandellPub: Balloon Moose Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    MAXIMUM Action is a brutal and satisfying physics-based first person shooter influenced by Hong Kong cinema, heroic slow motion bloodshed, and old-school FPS ACTION.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 33.6%, Fast-Paced 28%, FPS 13.6%, First-Person 7.7%, Stylized 6.5%

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