Games Like CRUEL

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: Boomer Shooter 52.7% ★, FPS 12.8%, Violent 8.9%, Shooter 7.7%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly blends retro boomer-shooter aesthetics with deep roguelite progression and looter-shooter mechanics.

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: Boomer Shooter 49.3% ★, FPS 11.6%, Shooter 8.4%, Gore 7.4%, First-Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric and highly polished retro shooter that excels in environmental storytelling and visceral combat.

STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 25.4% ★, Gore 11.2%, Roguelike 10.5%, FPS 10.3%, Shooter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features procedural level generation and perma-death mechanics that mirror the roguelike structure of the seed game.

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: Boomer Shooter 62.4% ★, FPS 18.1%, Shooter 7.9%, First-Person 7.3%, Action 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game defines the fast-paced, gore-heavy movement shooter genre with a high skill ceiling and intense combat.

Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 46.3% ★, Procedural Generation 14.6%, FPS 13.2%, Perma Death 7.2%, Roguelike 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines classic arcade-style shooting with procedural dungeons and roguelite character progression.

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: Boomer Shooter 56.8% ★, FPS 15.4%, Shooter 10.1%, First-Person 7.9%, Horror 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in retro-inspired horror shooters that captures the dark, gritty atmosphere and fluid movement of the genre.

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: Boomer Shooter 47.6% ★, FPS 14.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Gore 8%, Violent 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers extreme speed and over-the-top gore, making it a perfect match for fans of high-octane action.

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: Boomer Shooter 52.3% ★, FPS 14.1%, Gore 10.4%, Shooter 6.4%, Violent 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern take on the classic boomer-shooter formula with stunning pixel-art gore and fast-paced action.

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: First-Person 20.2%, Procedural Generation 19.7%, Roguelike 19.2%, Boomer Shooter 8.8% ★, Gore 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelike first-person dungeon crawler features brutal melee and ranged combat with a distinct, stylized aesthetic.

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: FPS 22.3%, Procedural Generation 19%, Shooter 14.7%, First-Person 14.1%, Violent 13.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast, psychedelic roguelite FPS that demands constant movement and precision to survive.

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: Boomer Shooter 48.5% ★, FPS 13.5%, Roguelike 7.9%, Shooter 5.9%, First-Person 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of 90s shooters with its pixel-art style and classic run-and-gun gameplay.

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: Boomer Shooter 48% ★, FPS 10.8%, Gore 10.3%, Violent 8%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a fast-paced, retro-inspired experience with unique bullet-time mechanics and intense combat encounters.

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: Boomer Shooter 39.8% ★, Gore 12.9%, FPS 10.9%, Shooter 7.8%, Violent 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed retro shooter that emphasizes gore and dark atmosphere, fitting the tone of the seed game perfectly.

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: Boomer Shooter 21.9% ★, Gore 16.9%, FPS 13.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Violent 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a high-octane, gore-heavy experience with horror elements and satisfying physics-based combat.

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: Boomer Shooter 44.8% ★, FPS 11.6%, Gore 10.8%, Shooter 8.7%, First-Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced boomer-shooter that leans heavily into 90s-style aesthetics and visceral violence.

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: Boomer Shooter 45.5% ★, FPS 14.5%, Gore 9.2%, Shooter 9%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian-inspired retro shooter that uses a unique comic-book art style and intense action sequences.

Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.

Why similar: Perma Death 20.8%, Roguelike 19.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 11.9%, Procedural Generation 10.6%, Gore 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed action-roguelike that features twin-stick shooting and high-intensity procedural levels.

Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37.3% ★, FPS 11.5%, Roguelike 11.1%, Perma Death 11%, Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: A procedural dungeon-crawler FPS that focuses on magical combat and roguelike replayability.

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: Roguelike 28.3%, FPS 26%, Shooter 12.1%, Boomer Shooter 8.8% ★, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A unique roguelike FPS where all actions, including shooting and reloading, must be performed to the beat of the music.

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: Boomer Shooter 48.9% ★, FPS 11.8%, Shooter 11.7%, First-Person 11%, Pixel Graphics 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, gore-focused shooter that rewards aggressive play and movement-based combat.

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

Why similar: FPS 37.3%, Shooter 22.7%, First-Person 19.9%, Post-apocalyptic 12.2%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, immersive-sim FPS that offers a unique psychological horror experience and unconventional gameplay.

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.2% ★, Gore 13.1%, FPS 11.7%, Violent 8.9%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, gore-filled boomer-shooter that captures the classic feel of 90s action games.

Face the darkness in Moros Protocol, a pixel-painted sci-fi FPS roguelite. Survive the nightmare alone or with allies as you navigate the decaying warship, stalked by horrors and guided by a voice you don’t recognize. Adapt, upgrade, and push forward. You may be outnumbered, but not outmatched.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.7% ★, Procedural Generation 14.2%, FPS 12.8%, Shooter 10%, Horror 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A boomer-shooter with roguelite elements that incorporates souls-like difficulty and atmosphere.

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: Boomer Shooter 23.8% ★, FPS 19.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Gore 9.8%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, horror-focused shooter that provides a tense and action-packed experience.

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: Boomer Shooter 45.8% ★, FPS 14.3%, Shooter 11.3%, First-Person 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This movement-heavy shooter features a gritty, retro-futuristic aesthetic and intense, fast-paced gunplay.

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: Boomer Shooter 31% ★, Gore 16.4%, FPS 11.8%, Violent 11.3%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, indie-developed shooter that pays homage to the golden age of 90s FPS games.

You have only 5 minutes to stylishly explode your way through the hordes of corrupted entities in a retro FPS, roguelike liminal-nightmare... and Timmee is here to help!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.7% ★, Perma Death 14.2%, Roguelike 13%, FPS 9.5%, Shooter 7.3%

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: Boomer Shooter 46.2% ★, FPS 16%, Shooter 12.4%, First-Person 10.4%, Pixel Graphics 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro shooter built on the GZDoom engine that combines horror themes with challenging, gore-filled combat.

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: Boomer Shooter 47.4% ★, FPS 13.9%, Shooter 10.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 10.2%, First-Person 10%

>SYS//PURGE_ is a free, fast-paced FPS inspired by 90's classics, with roguelike elements. Collect items, stay alive and descend deeper into the facility. You take control of an LN-X unit, a glitch breaks you out of the Overseer's control. Make it burn.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40.6% ★, FPS 11.2%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 8%, Procedural Generation 7.1%

Rogue-like FPS with strong RPG elements set in a 22nd century reality-show parody. Win a fortune or die, but never disappoint your audience. And audience is virtual or real with revolutionary but optional features for streamers and their fans.

Why similar: Roguelike 18.9%, Perma Death 17.5%, FPS 16.7%, Procedural Generation 12.1%, Gore 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A satirical, gore-filled FPS roguelike that focuses on survival and procedural dungeon crawling.

MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40% ★, FPS 13.2%, Roguelike 11.5%, First-Person 9.9%, Procedural Generation 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell roguelike FPS that focuses on massive weapon customization and chaotic, procedural combat.

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40% ★, FPS 12.1%, Gore 9.7%, Shooter 9.1%, First-Person 8.9%

Tower of Guns is a fast paced first-person-shooter for the twitch gamer... with a few randomized elements to keep it fresh with each playthrough. It's a short burst "Lunch Break FPS"... not unlike Binding of Isaac mixed with Doom 2. Tower of Guns was made by a guy named Joe (with his brother Mike composing the music).

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 30.7% ★, Perma Death 11.6%, Roguelike 11.3%, FPS 11.2%, Procedural Generation 10%

Why You'll Like It: A classic procedural FPS roguelike that emphasizes movement and dodging in a bullet-hell environment.

Casual & Hard FPS. Be careful with jam.

Why similar: FPS 32.3%, Horror 14.1%, Shooter 12.8%, First-Person 12.6%, Violent 8.7%

Go on a rampage in this endless arcade Boomer-Shooter! Gain the weirdest weapons and destroy all the monsters in the never-ending temple of GRUEL!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 56.3% ★, FPS 12.4%, Shooter 8.5%, First-Person 7.5%, Pixel Graphics 5.9%

BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Why similar: Gore 36.5%, Violent 17.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Action 13.7%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%

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: Gore 21.1%, Boomer Shooter 19.2% ★, Violent 15.2%, Action 12.8%, FPS 12.1%

Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and unearthly abilities, and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 45.5% ★, FPS 13.7%, First-Person 9.5%, Shooter 8.6%, Violent 7.2%

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: Boomer Shooter 44.2% ★, Gore 11.9%, Action 9.2%, Violent 8%, Pixel Graphics 7.8%

Twilight Manor: Roguelite FPS is a bloody and brutal shooter game that features beautiful cutscenes, jaw-dropping map design and an upgrade system you can carry over into Newgame+! Uncover the secret behind the mansion as you battle through bosses and enemies with a wide arsenal of weapons

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 48.7% ★, FPS 13.5%, Shooter 11.9%, First-Person 8.1%, Action 6.8%

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: Boomer Shooter 49% ★, FPS 13.7%, Roguelike 11.7%, Shooter 9.1%, First-Person 7.9%

Years into a brutal lockdown, a once-thriving city lies in ruins, abandoned by its government and overrun by vicious, mindless infected. Grab your hammer, collect your nerves and enter the mayhem.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 50.9% ★, FPS 12.8%, Shooter 9.5%, First-Person 8.1%, Violent 6.3%

Collect crazy power-ups, upgrade your weapons into tools of destruction, and escape from the robotic zombie horde - alone, or with friends.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.4% ★, FPS 13.1%, Gore 8.7%, Roguelike 7.7%, Shooter 6.4%

SUFFER is a brutally difficult retro-styled first person shooter! Become the Spirit of Anarchy and take on the police state in this horror-punk twist on classic PC gaming.

Why similar: Gore 27.9%, Violent 20%, FPS 16.7%, Shooter 11.3%, First-Person 10.9%

Escape the nightmarish human abattoir in this blood-soaked Horror FPS.

Why similar: Gore 20.3%, FPS 20%, Shooter 14.5%, Violent 13.5%, First-Person 13.3%

Team up with up to 4 players and take on endless waves of Nasty Zombies in a high-intensity, movement-focused boomer shooter. Use agility and smart positioning to survive semi-procedural maps and unlock permanent upgrades like Blessings, Miracles, and cosmetics.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39% ★, Procedural Generation 12.7%, FPS 11.2%, Shooter 9.6%, First-Person 6.2%

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: Boomer Shooter 48.5% ★, FPS 12.7%, Shooter 10.6%, First-Person 8.4%, Gore 7.1%

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: Shooter 28%, First-Person 24.9%, Action 15.9%, Gore 10.5%, FPS 8.1%

A first person melee horror game where you use rusty tools to brutalize a gang of serial torturers in the remote Appalachian Forest.

Why similar: Gore 35%, First-Person 25.7%, Horror 17.4%, Action 12.2%, Combat 7.3%

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: FPS 33.6%, Shooter 14.6%, First-Person 13.1%, Horror 10.1%, Action 9.3%

Kill strange creatures with crazy weapons. The more you kill the more unlocks you gain, don't let them get close to you.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 51.8% ★, Shooter 10.3%, Post-apocalyptic 8.6%, First-Person 8.2%, Horror 7.1%

To hunt vampires, you'll need guns. Lots of guns. Mow down hordes of undead creatures by stacking your guns into absurd, over-the-top builds. Unleash your firepower and survive the mayhem in this Roguelite Survivors FPS.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 48.9% ★, Roguelike 16.6%, FPS 15%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 5%

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: Boomer Shooter 46.7% ★, FPS 15.4%, Perma Death 14.4%, Shooter 9.1%, First-Person 8.3%

Hack, slash, shoot and loot your way through procedurally generated dungeons! Smack your enemies into spikes with your inventory sack!

Why similar: First-Person 23.9%, Roguelike 19.2%, Gore 17.6%, Procedural Generation 15%, Violent 11.2%

Single player horror game set in an underground lab. Kill monsters and escape.

Why similar: Perma Death 31.5%, FPS 20.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 15%, Shooter 14.9%, First-Person 12.5%

Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

Why similar: Roguelike 25.7%, FPS 25.4%, Shooter 18.8%, First-Person 15.3%, Action 8.1%

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: FPS 22%, Shooter 16.3%, First-Person 14%, Boomer Shooter 13.6% ★, Violent 10.4%

A fast-paced mashup of roguelikes and first-person shooters.

Why similar: FPS 26.3%, Shooter 25.5%, Action 21%, First-Person 16.8%, Roguelike 8.7%

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: Boomer Shooter 44.4% ★, FPS 12.7%, Gore 10.6%, Shooter 8.7%, Violent 7.4%