Games Like CARNAL

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: FPS 23%, Retro 16.8%, Old School 16%, 1990's 15%, Horror 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive modern retro shooter that perfectly captures the dark, fast-paced, and atmospheric essence of 90s classics.

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 22%, Old School 18.2%, Retro 10.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Horror 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the gritty, horror-centric tone and tactical, high-intensity combat found in CARNAL.

A retro FPS for the ages! Once branded a HERETIC. Now YOU have been chosen as our champion! Reclaim our sacred weapons. Take back our ancient lands. If you can stand... AMID EVIL.

Why similar: FPS 18.6%, Old School 18.2%, 1990's 14%, Retro 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, retro-inspired fantasy shooter that excels at the same fast-paced, arena-style combat.

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 22.4%, Retro 16.1%, Old School 12.8%, 1990's 8.7%, Gore 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the original Quake engine, it provides an authentic 90s dark fantasy shooter experience.

HROT is a single-player retro FPS set in a small socialist country neighboring Soviet Union (Czechoslovakia) after an unspecified disaster in 1986. Those times were dark and terrifying and so is the game.

Why similar: FPS 25.9%, Retro 21.2%, Old School 13.7%, Shooter 8.3%, Horror 7%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the bleak, low-poly, Eastern Bloc aesthetic that feels spiritually aligned with the retro horror vibe of CARNAL.

All old-school FPS action. No Bullshit. Lots of blood & gore. Slaughter your way through nightmarish industrial mazes, transformed cityscapes and surreal alien structures to cut down the Growth in this ultraviolent, fast-paced, and merciless retro-styled first person shooter.

Why similar: 1990's 18.1%, FPS 16.2%, Old School 15.1%, Retro 12.1%, Horror 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral and fast-paced shooter that leans heavily into the grotesque horror themes of the 90s era.

COVEN is a hyper-violent retro FPS where your path of vengeance will take you across time and space. Destroy your enemies and eat their flesh.

Why similar: FPS 19.4%, Old School 17.5%, Horror 12.2%, Gore 9.4%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, occult-themed shooter that captures the same retro-horror aesthetic and aggressive gameplay.

Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

Why similar: FPS 32.3%, Retro 22.2%, Gore 9.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Violent 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends modern visual fidelity with the classic, visceral gameplay mechanics of 90s shooters.

Prepare for terror in this ground-breaking classic old-school FPS. Following the destruction of Time you are left to battle in this horrific hellhole of multilevel interconnected missions populated by gruesome grotesque creatures.

Why similar: FPS 17.2%, Old School 13.8%, 1990's 12.4%, Retro 11.7%, Shooter 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s shooter that shares the same DNA and design philosophy as the games that inspired CARNAL.

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: FPS 18.1%, 1990's 16.4%, Old School 14.2%, Retro 12.9%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a polished, fast-paced retro experience with a focus on intense, skill-based combat.

3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famous for classic shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Fast-paced FPS combat across huge, secret-packed levels. Ion Fury is the real deal!

Why similar: FPS 19.4%, Old School 13.5%, Retro 13.1%, 1990's 12.7%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for modern Build engine games, offering the same classic level design and weapon feel.

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

Why similar: FPS 28.4%, Retro 16.9%, Old School 16%, Horror 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines classic, fast-paced FPS action with light RPG progression and a distinct retro aesthetic.

Classic First Person Shooter style game. Like the good old days. An action game focused on speed, gore, guns, and metal music. Inspired by the 90s’ classics with modern visuals and audio!

Why similar: FPS 17%, 1990's 12.7%, Old School 12.5%, Retro 10.4%, Gore 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on pure, unadulterated 90s-style combat and gore, stripping away modern complexity.

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

Why similar: FPS 26.3%, Old School 13.5%, Horror 12%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the retro shooter formula with a strong focus on stylized horror and fast combat.

Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

Why similar: FPS 32.4%, Retro 13.6%, Shooter 11%, Gore 7.4%, Violent 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers an incredibly fast, chaotic, and high-octane experience for fans of aggressive retro shooters.

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

Why similar: FPS 25.3%, Old School 18.4%, Retro 18%, Shooter 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and dark shooter that is deeply rooted in classic FPS design and exploration.

Putrefaction is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, lots of enemies and weapons, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.

Why similar: FPS 29%, Horror 15.6%, Gore 11.2%, Old School 9.7%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, retro-styled shooter that shares the dark, horror-centric tone of CARNAL.

Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels.

Why similar: FPS 19.4%, Retro 14.7%, Old School 14.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Horror 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast, gory, and unapologetically retro shooter that focuses on pure, high-speed combat.

Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

Why similar: FPS 32.4%, Retro 16.4%, Shooter 11.7%, Gore 8.5%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique comic-book art style and Lovecraftian horror themes that complement the retro-horror feel.

Possessed by an alien entity, slash and tear countless enemies with your monstrous claws, you must find a way to escape the planet before you lose what's left of your humanity! Exodemon is a game inspired by the 90s FPS golden age.

Why similar: FPS 33.6%, Retro 23.6%, Pixel Graphics 11.4%, Shooter 11%, Action 11%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the low-poly, visceral horror aesthetic of early 90s shooters with a focus on intense action.

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

Why similar: FPS 27.3%, Retro 11.7%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 8.5%, Gore 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Fast-paced, arena-style combat that feels right at home in the 90s shooter landscape.

Extraneum is an old-school, sci-fi single-player first person shooter with an emphasis on exploration and secret hunting. Fight your way through biohacked monstrosities and stop their progress before they take control of the entire world.

Why similar: FPS 18.8%, 1990's 18%, Retro 14.2%, Nonlinear 12%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful recreation of the 90s shooter experience with a focus on exploration and classic combat loops.

Devilated is an ultraviolent RPG old-school shooter where you brutalize and cannibalize your demonic foes in equal measure. Eat their face before they eat yours.

Why similar: FPS 26.4%, Old School 17.7%, Horror 14.8%, Retro 14.8%, Shooter 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, fast-paced shooter that emphasizes movement and intense arena-style combat.

Wield the holy weapon Manus Dei and annihilate creatures from the Rift in this fast-paced shooter. Only your skill will grant you passage into the halls of eternity.

Why similar: FPS 24.8%, Retro 20.5%, Horror 14.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled horror shooter that focuses on claustrophobic, intense combat encounters.

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

Why similar: FPS 21.6%, Retro 15%, Old School 13.8%, 1990's 11.3%, Violent 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends classic, fast-paced FPS gameplay with modern loot-based progression and retro visuals.

👹 Puny humans have entered your domain and think they can chase you out of it – prove them wrong. Use your fiery breath and incredible agility to defend your Cathedral for as long as possible and let this fast-paced, arcade, endless arena FPS transport you back to the 90s! 👹

Why similar: 1990's 15.5%, FPS 14.5%, Old School 13.2%, Retro 10.4%, Violent 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, retro-styled shooter that captures the raw essence of early 3D gaming.

A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

Why similar: FPS 21.2%, First-Person 11.7%, Shooter 11.5%, Gore 11.2%, Horror 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, roguelike-infused retro shooter that keeps the action intense and unpredictable.

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

Why similar: FPS 25.3%, 1990's 19.4%, Retro 17.5%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Shooter 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, GZDoom-based retro shooter that focuses on tight combat and classic level design.

Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral!

Why similar: FPS 29.7%, Retro 13.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Old School 11.4%, First-Person 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, retro-inspired FPS that leans heavily into the horror aesthetic and challenging combat.

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: FPS 26.3%, 1990's 21.3%, Retro 15.9%, Horror 13.2%, Shooter 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a more tactical, atmospheric, and horror-tinged take on the retro FPS genre.

Join BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG in a ultraviolent old-school FPS set in a world overrun by crypto-mining technologies, where it’s up to you to destroy them and reclaim control. Prepare for an adrenaline ride that pays homage to the best shooters of the '90s.

Why similar: FPS 20.7%, Old School 18.6%, Retro 15.5%, Gore 10.3%, Violent 9.2%

Blood, Fuel, Ammo & Speed is a fast-paced roguelite FPS action game. BFAS is focused on highly brutal, stylish, and smooth gameplay. Rip the Demons apart with your various satisfying weapons and sleek movement patterns. Power up your Operator with numerous stat upgrades and items.

Why similar: 1990's 21.5%, Old School 16.3%, Retro 11.6%, Shooter 10.8%, First-Person 8%

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

Why similar: FPS 27%, Retro 14.6%, Old School 14.4%, Shooter 10.2%, First-Person 7.7%

Limitless Hunger is a high-adrenaline retro FPS single-player experience.

Why similar: FPS 26.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Old School 9.8%, Horror 9.1%, PvE 8.5%

A first-person action horror game set in a nightmarish manor infested with zombies, psychotic cultists, and a horde of other horrors. Utilize an assortment of different weapons in a brutal fight for survival as you try to escape from the Nightmare of Decay.

Why similar: FPS 21.3%, 1990's 18.4%, Horror 15.1%, Retro 10.9%, Gore 7.7%

Perilous Warp is a fast-paced indie retro-shooter inspired by the classic 3D-actions. Communication with a distant space colony has been lost, and you bravely step into the teleporter with the desire for glorious adventures. But do not expect to win in a heartbeat!

Why similar: FPS 18.3%, Gore 13.3%, Violent 12.8%, Action 11.8%, Old School 10.4%

The FPS Adventure where you're challenged to explore God Damn's World, and ultimately become the successor of Badass Heaven.

Why similar: FPS 18.2%, Old School 15.3%, 1990's 14%, Retro 13.1%, Horror 10.7%

EBOLA VILLAGE - this is a classic survival horror game from the 90s with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Solve puzzles, follow the story carefully and use various weapons in a brutal fight for survival. Danger lurks at every turn.

Why similar: FPS 19.8%, 1990's 19.5%, Horror 12.7%, Retro 11.6%, Gore 8.3%

Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.

Why similar: FPS 21.4%, Gore 14.6%, Violent 14%, Old School 13.9%, Retro 12.7%

BRUTAL First Person Shooter focused on action, gore, and exploration. Fueled by adrenaline-pumping trap-metal soundtrack.

Why similar: FPS 23.6%, Old School 21.7%, Gore 10.9%, Violent 9.9%, Shooter 9.5%

Fortuito: Lost History is an indie adventure first-person horror, face the unknown with classic fps mechanics, solve puzzles and immerse in this bad trip!

Why similar: FPS 26.9%, 1990's 25.2%, Retro 13.9%, First-Person 9.3%, Horror 8.7%

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

Why similar: FPS 33.4%, Retro 23.6%, Horror 14.5%, Action 10.2%, First-Person 7.5%

Oldschool FPS. Hardcore classic gameplay action. Huge hordes of monsters. Blood. Horror. Fun. Each level is unique and not similar to the previous. You need to survive in this dangerous world and become the best evil shooter.

Why similar: FPS 20.7%, 1990's 16.5%, Old School 15%, Horror 11.6%, Retro 11.3%

Experience the thrill of retro boomer shooters in this action-packed game where you'll battle hordes of demons and face the ultimate challenge: Satan himself. Relive the glory days of classic shooters with intense gameplay, a variety of weapons, and relentless enemies.

Why similar: Retro 24.8%, Shooter 18.9%, First-Person 14.2%, Action 11.6%, FPS 11.5%

A fast-paced retro-FPS roguelite! As a member of a family of lore-hunting mystics you are summoned to a cursed village, drawn by rumors of a demonic portal. Dark magics have overwhelmed the village, It's up to you to rescue the survivors, grow your powers, and journey forth INTO THE PIT.

Why similar: FPS 27.1%, 1990's 19.3%, Shooter 12.6%, Old School 9.9%, First-Person 8.2%

A 3D shooter made in the spirit of the the 90s' FPSes. Atmospheric pixel graphics, fast-paced action, focus on pure gameplay, made using a software renderer written from scratch.

Why similar: FPS 23%, Gore 19%, Violent 18.3%, Retro 15.8%, Action 14.5%

A Sci-fi FPS set on the mysterious planet ADACA. - Use your GRAVITY-MANIPULATING arm to HURL objects at your foes or even RIP weapons directly from their hands! - EXPLORE and manipulate the environment in this EERIE and HOSTILE world!

Why similar: FPS 20.5%, Old School 18.6%, Retro 12.6%, Horror 11.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%

GAL VS VILLAGE is an GAL like old-school FPS. You play as Kessenji “Blood-sucker” Yui, infiltrate the village, and must bring the situation under control. Move at high speed, swing your knife, blast away with the shotgun, and drive away the supernatural!!!!!!

Why similar: FPS 23.3%, 1990's 11.5%, Shooter 11.1%, Old School 10.6%, Action 9.2%

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: FPS 24%, 1990's 23.6%, Old School 21.5%, Shooter 10.5%, First-Person 8.4%

A short, single-player horror action game starring Carl, the suburban house frog. Will you be able to conquer arcade challenges, solve puzzles, and Ribbit and Tear your way back to the life you once knew?

Why similar: Retro 22.2%, Horror 20%, FPS 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%, 1990's 9.4%

Putrefaction 2: Void Walker is fast-paced, hardcore, arcade FPS, inspired by old-school shooters.

Why similar: FPS 25%, Shooter 16.5%, Old School 15.1%, Action 13.3%, Gore 12.2%

Animalistic is a fast-paced, ultraviolent, and stylish indie FPS game where you brutally clear room after room of creepy humanoid animals. Featuring a story-mode and endless wave mode!

Why similar: Dark Comedy 31.7%, FPS 27.4%, Shooter 10.7%, PvE 9.5%, First-Person 8.4%

A retro first-person shooter inspired by Blood, Duke Nukem 3D, and Rise of the Triad. REVEREND is a dark, twisted tale with religious undertones, terrifying creature designs and one hell of a personality.

Why similar: Dark Comedy 22.5%, FPS 18.5%, 1990's 18.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Old School 7.9%

A retro FPS set in a faux norse-celtic fantasy world in the midst of a war with the dead. Grab an axe, get revenge.

Why similar: FPS 30.2%, Retro 18.2%, Shooter 10.5%, First-Person 9.2%, Action 6.5%

SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within.

Why similar: FPS 21.3%, Old School 19.2%, Sci-fi 14.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Combat 8.2%

Unchained is a fast paced retro multiplayer first person shooter in which you can compete in different game modes and maps, using a large arsenal of unique and deadly weapons (And some cool powerups too) to defeat your enemies.

Why similar: Retro 21.9%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, FPS 11.4%, Action 11.2%, Gore 9.8%

Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from. Enjoy a Fresh Look & Old Fun in this arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s.

Why similar: FPS 22.6%, Retro 12%, Horror 11.8%, Shooter 10.3%, PvE 8.5%

SharpShooter3D is a first-person subculture shooter in the best old school traditions. Burn! Destroy! Kill! Kill! Kill!

Why similar: FPS 16.8%, 1990's 16.4%, Old School 13.6%, Retro 10.5%, Shooter 7.4%

Possessed is a fast-paced story driven survival first person shooter spread across 3 action-packed regions. It features witty characters, terrifying creatures and a strong focus on physics and world interaction.

Why similar: FPS 25.2%, Gore 16.2%, Violent 14.4%, Horror 13.9%, Shooter 10.9%