Games Like CULTIC

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 45.2% ★, FPS 13.7%, Old School 9.4%, Shooter 7%, Retro 6.8%

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.

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 7.8%, Retro 5.6%, Gore 5%

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

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 39.3% ★, FPS 15.2%, Old School 11.2%, Shooter 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.

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 54.3% ★, FPS 16.6%, Retro 7.7%, Gore 6%, 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.

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 47.3% ★, FPS 14.1%, Old School 7.9%, Retro 6.9%, Gore 5.5%

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.

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 51.3% ★, FPS 16.8%, Gore 10.6%, Shooter 5.7%, Old School 5.5%

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.

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 48.4% ★, FPS 13.4%, Old School 8.3%, Retro 6.3%, Shooter 6.2%

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

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 51.5% ★, FPS 17.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Retro 5.1%, Gore 5%

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

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 45.9% ★, FPS 14.7%, Old School 14.1%, Shooter 9%, Retro 6.3%

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

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 46.7% ★, FPS 11.8%, Old School 9.1%, Shooter 6.6%, 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.

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 44.2% ★, FPS 10.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Gore 6.6%, 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.

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 55.9% ★, FPS 13.4%, Old School 7.3%, Shooter 5.8%, Retro 5.3%

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

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 35.2% ★, FPS 17.1%, Retro 9.5%, Old School 8.9%, Shooter 7.3%

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

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 47.7% ★, FPS 14.9%, Old School 8.3%, Gore 6.7%, Retro 6%

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

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 42.8% ★, FPS 16.5%, Old School 11.8%, Shooter 9.8%, Retro 8%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric shooter that emphasizes exploration and environmental storytelling alongside intense 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: Boomer Shooter 48.4% ★, FPS 14.5%, Old School 9.9%, Retro 6.7%, Shooter 6.6%

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

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% ★, FPS 14.5%, Shooter 7.1%, 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.

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 43.9% ★, FPS 11.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Old School 8.7%, Retro 6.1%

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

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 40.8% ★, FPS 12.6%, Old School 11.1%, Gore 7.2%, Shooter 7%

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

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 57.7% ★, FPS 16.5%, Shooter 8.1%, Retro 7.8%, 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.

Ultraviolent, fast-paced, merciless retro FPS action. Slaughter your way through nightmarish industrial mazes, transformed cityscapes, and surreal alien structures to cut down the Growth.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.7% ★, FPS 12.7%, Old School 11.7%, Shooter 7.4%, Retro 6.5%

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

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 16.4%, Old School 12.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Retro 7.6%

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

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 47.3% ★, Old School 11.4%, FPS 10.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Retro 6.2%

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

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 52% ★, FPS 14.8%, Horror 7%, 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.

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 30.7%, Horror 15.8%, Gore 13.3%, Retro 10.7%, First-Person 9.1%

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

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 46.9% ★, FPS 13%, Shooter 7.9%, Gore 5.6%, Horror 4.9%

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

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

Why similar: FPS 45.2%, Shooter 21.3%, First-Person 11.7%, Retro 10%, Stylized 7.2%

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.

A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 48.6% ★, FPS 11.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Gore 7.6%, First-Person 6.6%

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 48.8% ★, FPS 16.3%, Shooter 8.6%, Gore 7.8%, Old School 7.1%

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 49.5% ★, FPS 15.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Gore 5.7%, Horror 4.8%

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 51.1% ★, FPS 13.4%, Shooter 8.1%, Old School 6.3%, Action 4.6%

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 32.4% ★, FPS 13.7%, Old School 9.9%, Gore 8.9%, Shooter 7.6%

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

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 28.2% ★, FPS 19.1%, Old School 13.7%, Gore 9.9%, Retro 8.4%

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 31.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Retro 13.1%, Horror 11.6%, First-Person 9.7%

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 48.4% ★, FPS 13.7%, Shooter 7.9%, Old School 7%, Horror 4.8%

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 47.5% ★, FPS 15.6%, Old School 13.7%, Shooter 9%, First-Person 5.5%

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.3% ★, FPS 13.8%, Shooter 8.3%, Old School 7.5%, Retro 5.2%

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% ★, FPS 13.8%, Old School 12.1%, Shooter 7.2%, Gore 6.7%

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% ★, FPS 12.8%, Old School 11.3%, Shooter 7.5%, Gore 7.5%

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 20.7%, Old School 15.7%, Gore 14.2%, Shooter 11.3%, Retro 9.7%

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: Boomer Shooter 25.2% ★, FPS 24.1%, Old School 12.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Retro 8.8%

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 44.7% ★, FPS 15.7%, Old School 13.9%, Shooter 9.6%, First-Person 5.5%

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

Why similar: FPS 31.7%, Horror 15.2%, Shooter 13.4%, Gore 11.4%, First-Person 10.1%

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: Boomer Shooter 37.9% ★, FPS 25.7%, Shooter 12.7%, First-Person 6.7%, Retro 6.2%

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 12.8%, First-Person 11.6%, Dark 8.3%

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 21.7%, Shooter 16.4%, Retro 12.6%, First-Person 9.8%

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 45.3% ★, FPS 14.6%, Shooter 8.9%, Old School 7.8%, First-Person 5.2%

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 44.7% ★, FPS 14.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Old School 6%, First-Person 5.4%

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 38.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Retro 10.5%, Horror 10.1%, First-Person 7.4%

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 46.8% ★, FPS 15.8%, Shooter 8.4%, Old School 6%, First-Person 5.4%

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 23.2% ★, FPS 15.7%, Gore 13.2%, Violent 10.1%, Old School 9%

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 49.5% ★, FPS 16%, Old School 9%, Shooter 8.9%, First-Person 4.6%

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 27.5% ★, FPS 19%, Shooter 13.2%, Gore 11.4%, Horror 8.6%

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 30.2% ★, FPS 20.4%, Shooter 11.3%, Gore 7.1%, Retro 6%

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 23.7% ★, FPS 20.4%, Shooter 11%, Old School 10.3%, Horror 6.7%

Battle your way through the dense zombie crowds as you struggle to survive! Inspired by classic zombie movies and FPS games from the 90s, the overwhelming combat will keep you on your toes!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 47.9% ★, FPS 14.3%, Shooter 8.6%, Gore 5.9%, Horror 4.9%

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 29.9%, Old School 16.1%, Shooter 15.2%, Retro 10.4%, Violent 9.7%