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Games Like CULTIC

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include FPS, Shooter, First-Person, Retro.

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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.

Reviews: Overwhelmingly Positive — 97% — of 8,238 reviews
Released: 2022-10-13
Developer: Jasozz Games
Publisher: 3D Realms
Genres: Action, Indie
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 4.3 hrs
Mean playtime: 8.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 73%

Overview

CULTIC stands out for its masterful blend of visceral, physics-driven combat and a dark, cult-inspired atmosphere that pays homage to 90s classics like Blood. These recommendations focus on games that prioritize high-intensity movement, satisfying weapon feedback, and the gritty, retro-styled horror aesthetic that defines the boomer-shooter genre.

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  1. #1 DUSK
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 24,919 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: Boomer Shooter 48.4%, FPS 14.4%, Old School 9.8%, Shooter 7.3%, Retro 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard of the modern boomer-shooter revival, it matches CULTIC's dark atmosphere and tight, responsive gunplay.

  2. #2 Selaco
    96% matchVery Positive94% of 4,889 reviews2024
    Dev: Altered Orbit Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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: Boomer Shooter 39.8%, FPS 14.9%, Old School 11.1%, Shooter 8.9%, Gore 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features advanced AI and tactical environmental destruction that perfectly complements the gameplay loop found in CULTIC.

  3. #3 Forgive Me Father
    95% matchVery Positive84% of 5,585 reviews2022
    Dev: Byte BarrelPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 45.7%, FPS 16.1%, Shooter 7.7%, Retro 5.6%, Gore 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: This title shares the Lovecraftian horror themes and comic-book aesthetic that make the world of CULTIC so immersive.

  4. #4 Prodeus
    94% matchVery Positive92% of 8,026 reviews2022
    Dev: Bounding Box Software Inc.Pub: Balor Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    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 54.9%, FPS 16.3%, Retro 7.6%, Gore 5.9%, Shooter 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: It utilizes a modern engine to deliver a classic, high-fidelity gore-filled experience that feels right at home alongside CULTIC.

  5. #5 WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
    94% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,895 reviews2024
    Dev: KillPixel GamesPub: 3D Realms
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 8.4 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: Boomer Shooter 47.5%, FPS 13.9%, Old School 7.7%, Retro 6.8%, Gore 6.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Built on the Quake engine, it delivers a dark, atmospheric, and challenging experience that mirrors the retro-horror vibe of CULTIC.

  6. #6 ULTRAKILL
    93% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 219,292 reviews2020
    Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 31.8 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: Boomer Shooter 58.1%, FPS 18.6%, Shooter 6.3%, Old School 6%, Retro 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers an unmatched level of speed and gore, appealing to players who enjoy the high-octane movement mechanics of CULTIC.

  7. #7 Nightmare Reaper
    92% matchVery Positive94% of 3,713 reviews2022
    Dev: Blazing Bit Games
    Windows
    Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 14.9 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    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 49%, FPS 13.2%, Old School 8.2%, Retro 6.2%, Shooter 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: It blends classic shooter mechanics with modern looter-shooter progression, offering a deep and addictive experience.

  8. #8 Turbo Overkill
    91% matchVery Positive94% of 7,157 reviews2023
    Dev: Trigger Happy InteractivePub: Apogee Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 52.1%, FPS 17.6%, Shooter 7.9%, Retro 5%, Gore 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: This game pushes the boundaries of movement and speed, providing a similarly intense and satisfying combat experience.

  9. #9 AMID EVIL
    91% matchVery Positive93% of 7,565 reviews2019
    Dev: IndefatigablePub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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: Boomer Shooter 46.3%, FPS 14.6%, Old School 14%, Shooter 8.9%, Retro 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: While more fantasy-focused, its level design and retro-inspired mechanics offer a similar sense of discovery and power.

  10. #10 Dread Templar
    90% matchVery Positive82% of 1,687 reviews2023
    Dev: T19 GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 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: Boomer Shooter 47.2%, FPS 11.7%, Old School 9%, Shooter 6.5%, Retro 5.7%

    Why You'll Like It: This game features fast-paced combat and a dark, occult aesthetic that aligns closely with the themes of CULTIC.

  11. #11 POSTAL: Brain Damaged
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 10,555 reviews2022
    Dev: HyperstrangePub: Running With Scissors
    Windows
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a new, action-oriented take on the Running With Scissors’ cult game series with throwback graphics, and fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take a wild roller coaster ride through the twisted wonderland encased in the POSTAL DUDE’S messed-up mind.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.7%, FPS 10.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Gore 6.5%, Retro 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, chaotic, and darkly humorous shooter that captures the same visceral satisfaction found in CULTIC's combat.

  12. #12 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
    89% matchVery Positive90% of 17,222 reviews2023
    Dev: Auroch DigitalPub: Focus Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 56.6%, FPS 13.2%, Old School 7.3%, Shooter 5.7%, Retro 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: The combat is heavy, punchy, and incredibly satisfying, mirroring the weight of the weapons in CULTIC.

  13. #13 HROT
    87% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,277 reviews2023
    Dev: Spytihněv
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: Boomer Shooter 35.7%, FPS 17%, Retro 9.5%, Old School 8.8%, Shooter 7.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A gritty, Eastern European-inspired retro shooter that captures the same bleak and challenging atmosphere as CULTIC.

  14. #14 Project Warlock
    88% matchVery Positive87% of 6,019 reviews2018
    Dev: Buckshot SoftwarePub: Retrovibe
    Windows
    Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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 51.6%, FPS 15.8%, Old School 8.7%, Retro 6.4%, Shooter 5.3%

    Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic progression system and a distinct retro charm that fans of old-school shooters will appreciate.

  15. #15 Hedon Bloodrite
    86% matchVery Positive91% of 1,933 reviews2019
    Dev: Zan_HedonDev
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 43%, FPS 16.4%, Old School 11.7%, Shooter 9.8%, Retro 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric shooter that emphasizes exploration and environmental storytelling alongside intense combat.

  16. #16 Ion Fury
    86% matchVery Positive93% of 6,682 reviews2019
    Dev: Voidpoint, LLCPub: 3D Realms
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

    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: Boomer Shooter 46.6%, FPS 13.7%, Old School 9.3%, Retro 6.3%, Shooter 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Using the classic Build engine, it provides an authentic 90s experience with modern level design and fast-paced action.

  17. #17 Forgive Me Father 2
    85% matchVery Positive83% of 2,193 reviews2024
    Dev: Byte BarrelPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows
    Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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 43.5%, FPS 14.4%, Shooter 7%, Retro 5.2%, First-Person 4.9%

    Why You'll Like It: Continues the unique comic-book horror aesthetic and challenging gameplay of its predecessor.

  18. #18 Viscerafest
    84% matchVery Positive85% of 687 reviews2025
    Dev: Acid Man GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    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 44.4%, FPS 11.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Old School 8.6%, Retro 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, gory, and highly kinetic shooter that focuses on movement and aggressive playstyles.

  19. #19 COVEN
    83% matchVery Positive93% of 268 reviews2024
    Dev: Gator ShinsPub: Hellforge Studios
    Windows · Linux

    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 41.3%, FPS 12.5%, Old School 11%, Gore 7.3%, Shooter 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A dark, occult-themed shooter that leans heavily into the horror elements and visceral combat of the genre.

  20. #20 Supplice
    84% matchVery Positive86% of 540 reviews2023
    Dev: MekworxPub: Hyperstrange
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    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: Boomer Shooter 58%, FPS 16.4%, Shooter 8%, Retro 7.7%, First-Person 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic sci-fi horror aesthetic of 90s shooters with modern polish and challenging enemy encounters.

  21. #21 INCISION
    82% matchVery Positive87% of 1,005 reviews2025
    Dev: SmoothBrainDevPub: Hyperstrange
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    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 44.2%, FPS 12.6%, Old School 11.6%, Shooter 7.3%, Retro 6.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced shooter that is heavily inspired by the most aggressive 90s FPS titles.

  22. #22 Project Warlock II
    81% matchVery Positive81% of 1,284 reviews2025
    Dev: Buckshot SoftwarePub: Retrovibe
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Adrenaline-pumping gore retro funhouse that’s full of guns, magic, demons, vertical arenas, 3D visuals, 2D sprites, and heavy metal music. Inspired by FPS classics like Quake and Doom 64, Project Warlock II is the explosive boomer shooter sequel you were too shy to ask for.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 47.8%, Old School 11.3%, FPS 10.6%, Shooter 8%, Retro 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Expands on the original with increased verticality and more polished, modern combat mechanics.

  23. #23 Chasm: The Rift
    82% matchVery Positive84% of 448 reviews2022
    Dev: Action FormsPub: SNEG
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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: Boomer Shooter 25.1%, FPS 16.3%, Old School 12.8%, Shooter 8.6%, Retro 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic retro shooter that features environmental destruction and a dark, industrial atmosphere.

  24. #24 Nightmare of Decay
    79% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,249 reviews2022
    Dev: Checkmaty
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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 30.8%, Horror 15.4%, Gore 13.2%, Retro 10.8%, First-Person 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror FPS that leans into the cult and zombie themes often found in the genre.

  25. #25 KINGDOM of the DEAD
    81% matchMostly Positive79% of 407 reviews2022
    Dev: DIRIGO GAMESPub: 505 Pulse
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Immerse yourself in a dreadful hand-drawn horror world and push Death’s armies back to the underworld!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 52.5%, FPS 14.7%, Horror 6.8%, Gore 5%, First-Person 4.6%

    Why You'll Like It: Features a striking hand-drawn art style and a focus on horror that complements the tone of CULTIC.

  26. #26 Cruelty Squad
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 23,134 reviews2021
    Dev: Consumer Softproducts
    Windows
    Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 70%

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

    Why similar: FPS 45.1%, Shooter 21.2%, First-Person 11.8%, Retro 10%, Stylized 7.3%

    Why You'll Like It: While surreal, it shares the gritty, low-poly, and violent ethos that defines the more experimental side of the boomer-shooter genre.

  27. #27 Bloodhound
    80% matchMixed68% of 376 reviews2023
    Dev: Kruger & Flint Productions
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    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: Boomer Shooter 47.5%, FPS 12.9%, Shooter 7.8%, Gore 5%, Horror 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: An intense, difficult, and gore-filled shooter that prioritizes pure action and enemy density.

  28. #28 CRUEL
    77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,686 reviews2025
    Dev: James Dornan
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

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

  29. #29 Beyond Citadel
    76% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 3,971 reviews2025
    Dev: doekuramori
    Windows
    Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.1%, FPS 16%, Shooter 8.7%, Gore 7.7%, Old School 7.1%

  30. #30 Heretic + Hexen
    75% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,741 reviews2025
    Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 11.2 hrs≥1hr: 51%

    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: Boomer Shooter 51.4%, FPS 13.4%, Shooter 7.9%, Old School 6.3%, Action 4.5%

  31. #31 Blood: Refreshed Supply™
    77% matchMixed66% of 608 reviews2025
    Dev: Nightdive StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 60%

    Things are about to get… bloody! Soak up 42 pulse-pounding levels dripping with Lovecraftian atmosphere as you battle your way through armies of sycophantic cultists, zombies, gargoyles, hell hounds, and other insatiable horrors, in your quest to defeat the loathsome Tchernobog.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 50.4%, FPS 14.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Gore 5.2%, Horror 4.5%

  32. #32 Hellbound
    79% matchMixed64% of 1,496 reviews2020
    Dev: Saibot Studios
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%

    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 32.3%, FPS 13.6%, Old School 9.8%, Gore 9.3%, Shooter 7.5%

    Why You'll Like It: A pure, unadulterated 90s-style FPS that focuses on speed and visceral, high-impact combat.

  33. #33 The Citadel
    76% matchVery Positive93% of 2,744 reviews2020
    Dev: doekuramori
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    The Citadel is a brutal first person shooter, and a love letter to classic games such as Marathon, Doom and Wolfenstein 3d. Descend into the depths of a dark citadel, and fight through 6 Episodes and 30 levels of action packed with 6 challenging bosses. Go forth, Martyr.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.7%, FPS 18.9%, Old School 13.5%, Gore 9.8%, Retro 8.3%

  34. #34 Blood West
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 5,888 reviews2023
    Dev: HyperstrangePub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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 32.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Retro 13.2%, Horror 11.3%, First-Person 9.7%

  35. #35 DEAD TRASH
    75% matchVery Positive86% of 340 reviews2025
    Dev: Crowhill StudiosPub: DOSMan Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    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 48.9%, FPS 13.6%, Shooter 7.8%, Old School 6.9%, Horror 4.6%

  36. #36 Bloodshed
    73% matchVery Positive85% of 1,673 reviews2025
    Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 77%

    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 47.9%, FPS 15.4%, Old School 13.5%, Shooter 8.9%, First-Person 5.4%

  37. #37 Chop Goblins
    73% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 3,113 reviews2022
    Dev: David Szymanski
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 2.4 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    A fast-paced micro FPS in which The Chop Goblins are loose, chopping their way through time itself in their ravenous quest for cheese. And THE CHOP WILL NOT STOP.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.4%, FPS 13.7%, Old School 12%, Shooter 7.1%, Gore 6.7%

  38. #38 Trepang2
    72% matchVery Positive93% of 17,481 reviews2023
    Dev: Trepang StudiosPub: Team17
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    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 27.8%, FPS 19%, Shooter 13%, Gore 11.6%, Horror 8.3%

  39. #39 Maximum Action
    74% matchVery Positive90% of 3,834 reviews2018
    Dev: George MandellPub: Balloon Moose Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.8 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: FPS 20.9%, Old School 15.8%, Gore 13.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Retro 9.8%

  40. #40 illWill
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 297 reviews2023
    Dev: Slava Bushuev
    Windows

    Eliminate hordes of monsters in a thrilling first person shooter - ILLWILL.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.8%, FPS 13.7%, Shooter 8.2%, Old School 7.4%, Retro 5.2%

  41. #41 Hands of Necromancy
    72% matchVery Positive84% of 393 reviews2022
    Dev: HON TeamPub: Fulqrum Publishing
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 66%

    Hands of Necromancy is a Dark Fantasy FPS metroidvania, inspired by classics such as Heretic and made with the GZDoom engine. Wield weapons, magic or transform into a fearsome monster to slay your foes, then raise them as undead servants and unleash even more carnage to become a master Necromancer!

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 45.6%, FPS 14.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Old School 7.6%, First-Person 5.2%

  42. #42 BRUTAL JOHN 2
    69% matchVery Positive95% of 459 reviews2025
    Dev: OldSchool Laws Team
    Windows
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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: Boomer Shooter 42.5%, FPS 12.7%, Old School 11.1%, Gore 7.6%, Shooter 7.4%

  43. #43 SPRAWL
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 2,394 reviews2023
    Dev: MAETHPub: Kwalee
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    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%, FPS 15.5%, Old School 13.7%, Shooter 9.5%, First-Person 5.4%

  44. #44 REVEREND
    70% matchVery Positive87% of 216 reviews2024
    Dev: Twisted SicklePub: DOSMan Games
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    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: Boomer Shooter 45.2%, FPS 14.3%, Shooter 9.4%, Old School 5.9%, First-Person 5.3%

  45. #45 System Shock
    69% matchVery Positive91% of 12,269 reviews2023
    Dev: Nightdive StudiosPub: Atari
    Windows
    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 74%

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

    Why similar: FPS 31.7%, Horror 14.8%, Shooter 13.5%, Gore 11.6%, First-Person 10.1%

  46. #46 Gloomwood
    68% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,888 reviews2022
    Dev: Dillon RogersPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    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 33.1%, Shooter 15.3%, Retro 12.7%, First-Person 11.6%, Dark 8.5%

  47. #47 Devil Daggers
    70% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,293 reviews2016
    Dev: Sorath
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 42 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    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 38.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Retro 10.6%, Horror 9.9%, First-Person 7.4%

  48. #48 Perilous Warp
    71% matchMostly Positive74% of 373 reviews2020
    Dev: Crystice Softworks
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%

    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: Boomer Shooter 22.6%, FPS 15.7%, Gore 13.5%, Violent 10.3%, Old School 8.7%

  49. #49 GRAVEN
    71% matchMixed54% of 1,475 reviews2024
    Dev: Slipgate Ironworks™Pub: 3D Realms
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.

    Why similar: FPS 26.3%, Old School 21.6%, Shooter 16.4%, Retro 12.6%, First-Person 9.8%

  50. #50 Only Lead Can Stop Them
    69% matchVery Positive81% of 140 reviews2024
    Dev: Warcry InteractivePub: Retrovibe
    Windows

    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 24.5%, Boomer Shooter 23.7%, Old School 12.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Retro 9%

  51. #51 SharpShooter3D
    67% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,192 reviews2023
    Dev: HeadHunters games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 69%

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

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.6%, FPS 12.8%, Old School 10.1%, Shooter 7.5%, Retro 5.4%

  52. #52 Wizordum
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 758 reviews2025
    Dev: Emberheart GamesPub: Apogee Entertainment
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.8%, FPS 15.9%, Old School 8.9%, Shooter 8.9%, First-Person 4.6%

  53. #53 Shrine II
    68% matchVery Positive92% of 858 reviews2020
    Dev: Scumhead
    Windows · Linux

    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: Boomer Shooter 29.9%, FPS 20.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Gore 7.1%, Retro 6%

  54. #54 Darkenstein 3D
    65% matchVery Positive91% of 1,310 reviews2025
    Dev: RowyePub: MicroProse Software
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 2.9 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    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: Boomer Shooter 35.4%, FPS 26.5%, Shooter 13.3%, First-Person 7%, Retro 6.5%

  55. #55 Anomalous
    68% matchMostly Positive71% of 170 reviews2024
    Dev: Byron Dunwoody
    Windows

    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 23.2%, FPS 20.6%, Shooter 11.1%, Old School 10.4%, Horror 6.6%

  56. #56 GHOSTWARE: Arena of the Dead
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 192 reviews2024
    Dev: Daev TeamPub: Mothership Loudspeakerz
    Windows

    An unique blend of retro-fps, metroidvania and adventure. Escape the cyber afterlife you've been trapped into, hop between realities and shoot your way out with the help of your new allies. But are they really your friends? The Arena conspiracy goes deeper than you could possibly imagine...

    Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.8%, FPS 14.8%, Shooter 6%, Old School 6%, Horror 5.5%

  57. #57 Gravelord
    66% matchVery Positive90% of 124 reviews2025
    Dev: Fatbot Games, s. r. o.
    Windows

    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: Boomer Shooter 47.4%, FPS 15.6%, Shooter 8.3%, Old School 5.9%, First-Person 5.3%

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