Games Like Classic Marathon

From the team that brought you Aleph One, the classic sci-fi FPS Marathon 2: Durandal from Bungie on Mac revived for modern hardware by the fan community.

Why similar: FPS 14.9%, 2.5D 11.6%, PvP 10.8%, PvE 9.5%, Shooter 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct sequel to the seed game, continuing the narrative and gameplay mechanics established in the original.

From the team that brought you Aleph One, the classic sci-fi FPS Marathon Infinity from Bungie on Mac revived for modern hardware by the fan community.

Why similar: FPS 15.4%, 2.5D 12.9%, PvP 11.3%, PvE 9.4%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: The final entry in the original trilogy, offering more of the same complex level design and sci-fi mystery.

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 46.2%, Shooter 17.2%, Boomer Shooter 11.7% ★, First-Person 8.4%, Sci-fi 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational 90s FPS that shares the same dark, atmospheric, and fast-paced DNA as the Marathon series.

You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.

Why similar: FPS 42.1%, Boomer Shooter 16.6% ★, Shooter 14%, Sci-fi 8.7%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the fast-paced movement and sci-fi aesthetic of the original Quake, mirroring the evolution of the Marathon engine.

Selaco is a brand new original shooter inspired by classics, featuring thrilling action set pieces, destructibility, smart enemies and a fleshed out story taking place within an immersive game world.

Why similar: FPS 21.6%, 2.5D 17.8%, Boomer Shooter 14% ★, Shooter 13.2%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece that uses the GZDoom engine to deliver deep lore and tactical combat reminiscent of early Bungie titles.

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

Why similar: FPS 40.5%, Boomer Shooter 15.5% ★, Shooter 12.2%, 2.5D 11%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive 90s shooters that established the core mechanics and level-design philosophies found in Marathon.

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 31.4%, Boomer Shooter 26.2% ★, Shooter 14.6%, First-Person 10.4%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes the Build engine to create dense, interactive environments that feel like a spiritual successor to 90s-era shooters.

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 32.2%, Boomer Shooter 26.6% ★, Shooter 16.8%, PvP 10.9%, First-Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern retro-FPS design that perfectly replicates the movement and atmosphere of 90s classics.

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 33%, Aliens 14.5%, Shooter 14.2%, First-Person 11.5%, Sci-fi 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful, modern reimagining of the classic Half-Life that captures the same sci-fi tension and linear progression.

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

Why similar: FPS 25.8%, Aliens 15%, PvP 14.1%, Shooter 13%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Pioneered the narrative-driven FPS experience, building upon the environmental storytelling foundations laid by Marathon.

The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!

Why similar: FPS 19.3%, Boomer Shooter 16.1% ★, 2.5D 15.7%, PvP 14.2%, PvE 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, fast-paced arena shooter that captures the chaotic energy of mid-90s FPS titles.

PowerSlave Exhumed is a KEX Engine port of the classic console game perfectly blending both the PlayStation & Saturn versions

Why similar: FPS 36.9%, Shooter 22.8%, First-Person 14.4%, Boomer Shooter 8.6% ★, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features the same Metroidvania-style exploration and complex level design found in the more intricate levels of Marathon.

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 39.9%, Boomer Shooter 32.7% ★, Shooter 14.2%, First-Person 5.5%, Action 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: Blends modern rendering techniques with the visceral, fast-paced combat mechanics of classic 90s shooters.

Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Why similar: FPS 39.1%, Boomer Shooter 15.9% ★, Shooter 14.2%, First-Person 11.2%, Aliens 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 90s shooter that features the same non-linear level design and interactive world elements as Marathon.

The Master Chief’s iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.

Why similar: FPS 25.3%, Aliens 12.8%, Shooter 11.8%, Space 9.6%, Sci-fi 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this collection serves as the spiritual successor to the Marathon series' sci-fi legacy.

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 38%, Boomer Shooter 31.9% ★, Shooter 11.8%, First-Person 9.2%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the original Quake engine, this game captures the gritty, low-poly aesthetic and challenging gameplay of the era.

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: FPS 26.5%, Boomer Shooter 25.3% ★, Shooter 16.4%, 2.5D 14.9%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Classic fantasy-themed FPS titles that feature the complex, multi-layered level design characteristic of the Marathon era.

Hailed as the original FPS-RPG game that spawned countless imitators, Strife: Veteran Edition is a love letter to the classic from 1996.

Why similar: FPS 48.8%, Boomer Shooter 19.5% ★, Shooter 9.1%, Action 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of RPG elements and FPS combat that shares the narrative depth and world-building of Marathon.

SiN: Gold has returned! Free update for original owners!

Why similar: Action 28.8%, FPS 28.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Boomer Shooter 12.9% ★, First-Person 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic 90s shooter that emphasizes story and unique, interactive environments.

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

Why similar: FPS 30.6%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Space 13.6%, Shooter 13.3%, First-Person 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: The 2023 remake offers a deep, narrative-driven sci-fi experience that shares the immersive sim roots of early Bungie games.

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 28.9%, Boomer Shooter 22.5% ★, Shooter 18.2%, First-Person 13%, Sci-fi 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: While fantasy-themed, it perfectly captures the movement, level design, and weapon variety of classic 90s shooters.

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 42.5%, Boomer Shooter 21.9% ★, Shooter 18.6%, First-Person 12%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the gritty, industrial aesthetic and challenging combat of 90s Eastern European shooters.

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 36.9%, Boomer Shooter 26.9% ★, Shooter 17.3%, First-Person 6.3%, Sci-fi 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the high-mobility, fast-paced shooter that feels like a natural evolution of the 90s FPS genre.

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS which was Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001 and which scored overall of 87% on Metacritic!

Why similar: FPS 46.7%, Shooter 14.4%, Aliens 8.3%, First-Person 7.3%, Co-op 7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive, open-arena combat that pushes the limits of the FPS genre in a way similar to Marathon's scale.

Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.

Why similar: Aliens 23.6%, Shooter 19.7%, Co-op 16.4%, Sci-fi 11.4%, PvE 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: While top-down, it captures the sci-fi, squad-based intensity and tactical cooperation found in Bungie's early work.

Scavenge the lost colony of Tau Ceti IV as a bio-cybernetic Runner in a PvPvE survival extraction FPS from the creators of Halo and Destiny.

Why similar: FPS 22%, PvP 19.5%, Shooter 14.3%, PvE 10.3%, Sci-fi 9.5%

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: FPS 52.9%, Shooter 25.6%, First-Person 16.7%, Action 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the surreal, cryptic storytelling and experimental design philosophy of early, boundary-pushing FPS titles.

The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.

Why similar: FPS 53.7%, Shooter 17.8%, Boomer Shooter 12.4% ★, First-Person 8.7%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s shooter that provides high-octane action and a distinct, memorable atmosphere.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: FPS 40.3%, Shooter 19.1%, PvE 18.4%, First-Person 17.2%, Action 4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines immersive sim elements with a dark, atmospheric 90s aesthetic that feels grounded and tactile.

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%, 2.5D 22.4%, Boomer Shooter 16.4% ★, Shooter 15.5%, First-Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Uses the GZDoom engine to create a rich, atmospheric world with a focus on exploration and classic combat.

From one of gaming's most iconic sagas, Halo is bigger than ever. Featuring an expansive open-world campaign and a dynamic free to play multiplayer experience.

Why similar: FPS 23.2%, Shooter 12.7%, PvP 11.8%, Aliens 9.7%, Space 8.6%

Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.

Why similar: FPS 39.7%, Boomer Shooter 17.5% ★, Shooter 15.9%, First-Person 10.8%, Action 8.1%

A retro shooter inspired by classics like Wolfenstein and Doom. Think of it as a tribute, a love letter to the games that defined a generation, with a few modern touches of my own. It’s tough, fast, and demands skill, just the way those old-school shooters did.

Why similar: FPS 38.1%, Shooter 19.4%, Boomer Shooter 14.1% ★, First-Person 12%, Aliens 10.4%

Aliens Versus Predator Classic 2000 features the Colonial Marine, Alien and Predator Campaigns and the frenetic single-player Skirmish mode from the original title: Alien Versus Predator Gold Edition, which was released to massive acclaim in 2000.

Why similar: FPS 37.8%, Aliens 20.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Sci-fi 11.1%, First-Person 7.3%

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 24.2%, Boomer Shooter 19.2% ★, Shooter 15.5%, Space 11.2%, First-Person 10.5%

The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.

Why similar: FPS 55.8%, Shooter 16.3%, First-Person 9%, Action 7.1%, Multiplayer 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 25.5%, Action 11.1%, Aliens 10.9%, Boomer Shooter 9.5% ★, Shooter 9.4%

Become an elite Fire Warrior and fight the forces of the Imperium of Man in an action-packed classic FPS. Experience Warhammer 40,000 from a unique T'au perspective with a story full of twists and betrayal.

Why similar: FPS 23.4%, Boomer Shooter 18.5% ★, PvP 16.3%, Shooter 12.9%, Space 7.6%

Scavengers from all over the galaxy have come to a dead Earth to loot the remains of the technology that can found in underground tunnels. You must fight your way past the scum of the universe. As you prepare for deadly combat, you are going to quickly learn that the future is... Forsaken!

Why similar: FPS 71.8%, Action 28.2%

Diluvian Ultra: Awakening shows a never-before seen part of Diluvian Ultra's story, preceding the events of the main game. As a young Diluvian Knight, stage a heroic defense against insurmountable odds, in this single-player FPS with a retro aesthetic and fast-paced, strategic combat.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 23% ★, FPS 22%, Shooter 19.5%, Sci-fi 12.3%, First-Person 8.5%

Apogee Software and Interceptor Entertainment proudly present the rebirth of the cult-classic first-person shooter, “Rise of the Triad”. Bigger, better and more ludicrous than ever before.

Why similar: FPS 39.1%, Boomer Shooter 13.8% ★, Shooter 12.3%, PvP 10.9%, First-Person 8.9%

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 37.5%, Sci-fi 19%, First-Person 15.4%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 6.3%

Relentless Frontier is a fast paced sci-fi FPS running on the GZDoom Engine, with a strong focus on mobility, strategy, and exploration. Use your Omnistruct to replicate new weapons and abilities to help you traverse the terrain and demolish threats, while escaping from Ross 128-b in one piece.

Why similar: FPS 17%, 2.5D 15.6%, Boomer Shooter 14.5% ★, Shooter 11.3%, PvE 11%

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a recreation of the first multiplayer game set in the Half-Life universe. Features all the classic weapons and most-played maps, now running on the Source engine.

Why similar: FPS 44.1%, Shooter 17.6%, Action 11.5%, Sci-fi 10.3%, First-Person 10%

One of the greatest sci-fi strategy games of all time returns with remastered visuals, online multiplayer and near unlimited mod content from Steam Workshop. Experience thrilling first person action and acclaimed RTS in this explosive alternate vision of the 1960s space race.

Why similar: First-Person 24.7%, FPS 22.3%, Sci-fi 21.3%, Space 13.9%, Action 10.7%

Experience the most exciting and fast-paced FPS gameplay while competing with players from around the world in over 100 arenas, a dozen game modes, and with persistent career stats tracking, in this online features-focused successor to Quake III Arena.

Why similar: FPS 54.7%, Shooter 20.8%, First-Person 9.7%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Action 5.9%

Starship Troopers: Extermination is a 16-player co-op FPS that puts you on the far-off frontlines of an all-out battle against the Bugs! Squad up, grab your rifle, and do your part as an elite Deep Space Vanguard Trooper to take back planets from the Arachnid threat!

Why similar: FPS 18.3%, Aliens 13.1%, PvE 11.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Space 10%

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 30.5%, Shooter 18.9%, Aliens 16.6%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Futuristic 9.3%

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

Why similar: FPS 34.1%, PvE 19.7%, Shooter 17.6%, First-Person 10.8%, 3D 6.4%

You & your friends are the deadliest killers in the galaxy – the US Colonial Marines. It’s up to you to not just survive, but wipe out the Xeno infestation.

Why similar: FPS 27.5%, Aliens 19.7%, Shooter 12%, Space 8.7%, Sci-fi 8.4%

The Apogee Throwback Pack is a collection of four classic Apogee Software titles all in one kick ass package. Blast your way across the galaxy as British Special Agent Blake Stone in "Aliens of Gold" and "Planet Strike", then take on an ancient evil menace as the H.U.N.T in "Rise of the Triad".

Why similar: FPS 24.1%, 2.5D 15.6%, Shooter 15%, Boomer Shooter 13.3% ★, First-Person 9.7%

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 23.2%, Boomer Shooter 20.3% ★, Shooter 11.6%, Futuristic 9%, Sci-fi 8.3%

Enjoy fast-paced multiplayer gaming with Deathmatch Classic (a.k.a. DMC). Valve's tribute to the work of id software, DMC invites players to grab their rocket launchers and put their reflexes to the test in a collection of futuristic settings.

Why similar: FPS 36.6%, Action 26.5%, Shooter 15.9%, First-Person 9.2%, Multiplayer 4.7%

Welcome to Descent™ - 27 levels of the most mind-bending, stomach-churning action game ever. Featuring true 3-Dimensional worlds and six degrees of freedom.

Why similar: FPS 31%, Shooter 24.4%, Space 18.2%, Action 8%, First-Person 7.8%

From commanding the battle standing on the bridge of your flagship all the way down to tactical infantry firefights - AFF brings together all the combat you ever wanted in a rich science fiction setting. Boarding, pilotable capital ships, deep weapon customization and full AI support included!

Why similar: FPS 33.9%, Space 18.9%, Sci-fi 14.1%, First-Person 8.7%, Action 7%

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

Why similar: FPS 57.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Aliens 10.2%, Sci-fi 7.6%, First-Person 6.6%

HEAT REBORN is a free massively multiplayer online first-person shooter. Completely re-created the original HEAT PROJECT with modern game engine. Brings you the improvement of graphics, game balance, and even with numbers of new game mode for you!

Why similar: FPS 36.4%, PvP 25%, First-Person 13.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Valve's WWII Multiplayer Classic - Now available for Mac.

Why similar: FPS 60.1%, Shooter 18.6%, First-Person 8.5%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Action 5.4%

PO’ed is an adrenaline-pumping space shooter that features gameplay elements inspired by generational powerhouses DOOM and QUAKE. Play as a chef who crashlands on an alien planet infested with extraterrestrial foes. Using a menu of “household” weapons, PO’ed puts your wits and reflexes to the test.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 23.6% ★, FPS 16.4%, First-Person 14.4%, Aliens 13.6%, Shooter 13.1%