Games Like Dark Sector

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 35.8%, Gore 15.2%, Horror 10.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Violent 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly captures the claustrophobic, gore-filled sci-fi horror atmosphere that fans of Dark Sector will appreciate.

Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 51.1%, Third Person 15.2%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 8.2%, Sci-fi 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game shares the DNA of Dark Sector's unique Glaive combat and sci-fi aesthetic.

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 45.9%, Gore 13.6%, Horror 11.8%, Action 11.1%, Violent 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive third-person action-horror game that heavily influenced the combat and camera style of Dark Sector.

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 57.6%, Action 13.7%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Shooter 8.2%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly underrated sci-fi third-person shooter that features excellent squad-based combat and robotic enemy destruction.

FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...

Why similar: Action 23%, Sci-fi 18.2%, Shooter 17.9%, Gore 16.4%, Horror 14.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi shooter that features unique time-manipulation mechanics and a dark, atmospheric narrative similar to Dark Sector.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 46.3%, Action 12.1%, Shooter 11%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Third Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast-paced sci-fi third-person shooter that pushes the genre's movement and combat mechanics to the limit.

Developed by Shinji Mikami -- creator of the seminal Resident Evil series -- and the talented team at Tango Gameworks, The Evil Within embodies the meaning of pure survival horror. Highly-crafted environments, horrifying anxiety, and an intricate story are combined to create an immersive world that will bring you to the height of tension.

Why similar: Gore 30.4%, Third-Person Shooter 21.3%, Horror 17.5%, Third Person 10.4%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: Directed by the creator of Resident Evil, this game offers a similar blend of third-person action and psychological horror.

Don't just defy gravity. Command it. Master the fundamental forces of gravity and save the world.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.1%, Gore 21.3%, Action 14.2%, Violent 14.1%, Third Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter that utilizes gravity-defying mechanics to change the flow of combat, similar to the Glaive's impact.

Driven to the brink of extinction on ice-covered wastelands, humankind fights to survive. Battle to survive against gargantuan alien Akrid and treacherous Snow Pirates on the vast and frozen landscape of EDN III.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 53.9%, Action 20.4%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Shooter 7.1%, Third Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi third-person shooter that focuses on intense boss battles and environmental hazards.

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: Gore 40.9%, Action 15.4%, Shooter 13.8%, Violent 11.5%, Horror 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features visceral, supernatural combat mechanics that feel as satisfying and brutal as the Glaive in Dark Sector.

Three years after the Necromorph infestation aboard the USS Ishimura, Isaac Clarke awakens from a coma, confused, disoriented, and on a space station called The Sprawl. Explore this world and its zero-g environments to discover the truth about the Unitology and its role in the Necromorph epidemic.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 35%, Gore 14.3%, Horror 10.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Third Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the intense sci-fi horror action with improved combat mechanics and set pieces.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.6%, Action 13.2%, Third Person 12.7%, Horror 8.9%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features supernatural third-person combat and a mysterious sci-fi setting that aligns with the tone of Dark Sector.

Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!

Why similar: Gore 28.1%, Horror 25.8%, Action 16.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Violent 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a blend of intense gunplay and supernatural horror elements in a dark, industrial setting.

Shadows of the Damned, an action-adventure road trip through hell, has been remastered at last! Get ready for a story about rock, love, and just a little bit of demon slaying.

Why similar: Gore 23.8%, Action 21.5%, Third-Person Shooter 21.1%, Violent 16.9%, Shooter 14.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-horror game with unique weapon mechanics and a distinct, gritty personality.

Journey across space to the icy planet of Tau Volantis with Isaac Clarke and Sgt. John Carver to discover and destroy the source of the Necromorph outbreak.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.3%, Horror 11.2%, Action 10.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Gore 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Expands the sci-fi horror formula into a more action-oriented, co-op experience.

War is Hell. NecroVision is a first-person shooter that takes gamers across the frantic battlegrounds of World War I and into a dark underworld of vampires, demons and dark magic.

Why similar: Gore 31.3%, Action 19.2%, Violent 17.5%, Shooter 12%, Horror 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A supernatural-themed shooter that provides a similarly gritty and violent experience.

DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game that recreates the mood of iconic titles from the '90s, with a fresh storyline. An incident that turns a small town into a deadly zone, three characters to play with and little time to find the truth, before its mutated citizens abruptly end your mission.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.2%, Gore 19.8%, Violent 13%, Action 11.3%, Horror 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person survival horror game that leans heavily into the tropes of the genre's golden era.

Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop.

Why similar: Action 18.7%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Third Person 16.6%, Horror 13.2%, Co-op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi souls-like that features dark, atmospheric exploration and challenging combat encounters.

This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 41.9%, Action 12.6%, Horror 9.6%, Gore 8.5%, Co-op 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on co-op third-person action-horror with a heavy emphasis on combat and creature design.

Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.

Why similar: Gore 26.7%, Action 19.5%, Horror 15.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Co-op 9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action shooter that focuses on fast-paced combat against hordes of mutated enemies.

Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 44.5%, Action 15.2%, Horror 9.6%, Co-op 7.5%, Third Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy entry in the series that prioritizes cinematic set pieces and third-person combat.

Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 43%, Horror 13.4%, Action 13.2%, Third Person 7.8%, Gore 7%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi horror experience that balances third-person shooting with exploration and atmospheric tension.

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: Gore 37.3%, Violent 20.7%, Action 17.1%, Shooter 11.9%, Sci-fi 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features over-the-top, creative combat mechanics that reward the player for visceral and stylish kills.

Zedfest is the goriest game show ever created! A hardcore 6 player co-op third-person shooter with the goal to complete objectives while neutralizing Zeds with lots and lots of visceral gore.

Why similar: Gore 29.9%, Violent 18.8%, Third-Person Shooter 18.8%, Action 17.6%, Shooter 5.4%

Fight for your life in the INDIE SCI-FI FPS game fit for both casual and hard-core gamers with a passion for hunting down hordes of zombies. Prepare yourselves for the incoming nightmare!

Why similar: Gore 27.7%, Action 20.6%, Shooter 17.4%, Horror 14.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Wall of insanity is a single player campaign third-person shooter, with a large arsenal of weapons, crowds of various enemies and difficult locations, concealing many secrets.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 40%, Action 16.4%, Gore 13.6%, Shooter 13.1%, Violent 9.3%

The extreme and unpredictable conditions that characterized the Lost Planet series return, harsher than ever before. Lost Planet 3 reveals new truths about the foreboding planet and the colonial history of E.D.N. III.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 44.1%, Action 18.2%, Shooter 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.7%, Third Person 6.6%

The experimental AI chip in his brain could be humanity's salvation... or it's end. Experience mind-bending combat, explore a dark fantasy wasteland, and unravel a twisted tale as Kurt, humanity's unwilling hope.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 42.2%, Gore 13%, Horror 11.4%, Action 10.2%, Violent 9%

Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before, faithfully remastered and optimized for PC.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 42.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Third Person 11.7%, Action 11.2%, Horror 7.4%

F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.

Why similar: Gore 24.4%, Horror 21.8%, Action 17.3%, Shooter 15.6%, Co-op 10.2%

You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.8%, Gore 16.2%, Horror 15.5%, Third Person 10.7%, Action 9.9%

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: Gore 35.2%, Horror 21.6%, Violent 20.8%, Action 19.7%, Singleplayer 2.6%

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: Horror 29.2%, Gore 24.6%, Action 19.4%, Shooter 16%, Sci-fi 4.6%

INSTINCT encompasses horror on a whole new level — experience the chilling gameplay and story through the eyes of three different playable characters in this FPS game!

Why similar: Shooter 29.4%, Violent 29.3%, Action 19.6%, Horror 16.5%, Singleplayer 5.3%

A demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of demons in this award-winning horror/action FPS and reimagining of the original DOOM.

Why similar: Gore 25.7%, Horror 19.7%, Shooter 17.7%, Action 15.4%, Sci-fi 9.7%

NecroVisioN: Lost Company is the prequel to original horror FPS shooter, taking place before the NecroVisioN story begins. It contains a bunch of unique levels, characters, weapons and gameplay elements as well as new main hero that presents the original game story from opposite perspective.

Why similar: Gore 30.6%, Violent 18.9%, Action 15%, Shooter 10.3%, Third Person 8.5%

Emergency Protocol activated: Dark Energy Particle Synthesis failed. Now you – late and alone – must navigate a facility where science and sanity have collapsed. Face entities born from the corruption of dark energy in this atmospheric FPS-horror hybrid, where human ambition meets primal terror.

Why similar: Gore 35.7%, Horror 24.1%, Sci-fi 19.3%, Shooter 17.4%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Earth's Shadow is a third person action Sci-Fi dungeon crawler set in the year 3081 on planet Sumbra; a remote alien planet where legends of valuable relics surround this black world, calling to the greedy and brave explorers seeking a bright future... but end up uncovering an even darker past.

Why similar: Shooter 30.4%, Action 26.6%, Third Person 23.9%, Horror 12.4%, Sci-fi 5.8%

Paris, 1968. As the city sinks into social unrest, a far darker threat rises from deep underground. Charles Mercier, a former SOLDIER recruited by a secret organization, is sent into the METRO tunnels to prevent an IMMINENT CATASTROPHE.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 43.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 10.9%, Third Person 10.4%, Horror 10.4%

KILLGUN - is a ruthless FPS for players who crave pure, aggressive combat, high difficulty, and an atmosphere of constant survival.

Why similar: Action 27%, Shooter 24.6%, Gore 23.2%, Horror 11.5%, Co-op 8.9%

Dead Purge: Outbreak is a modern first-person shooter set in an unforgiving post-apocalyptic world where every minute can be your last.

Why similar: Gore 38.7%, Violent 26.7%, Action 13.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Horror 6.4%

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

Why similar: Gore 33.7%, Action 20.7%, Horror 14.1%, Shooter 12.4%, Violent 10.5%

As a part of the Borderwatch team, scavenge, defend and survive against zombie hordes in this 3rd person action horror survival! Will you be able to see the daylight?

Why similar: Shooter 29.1%, Action 26.6%, Third Person 23.7%, Gore 7.5%, Violent 5.4%

Death In Abyss is an intense flight shooter that challenges you to utilize your maneuverability and explosive firepower to survive against the deep-sea hostilities. In your descent, the nightmares can only get worse.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.5%, Gore 15.3%, Shooter 11.1%, Third Person 10.3%, Horror 8.5%

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Gore 35.1%, Violent 19.1%, Action 18%, Third Person 13.2%, Hack and Slash 3.8%

Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War

Why similar: Action 32.3%, Shooter 29.4%, Multiplayer 13.2%, Co-op 8.5%, Horror 5.9%

Dark Light: Survivor is a dark sci-fi action roguelike with ARPG loot and third-person shooter combat. Switch anytime between top-down view and TPS aiming as you build weapons, skills, and classes across brutal multiverse runs.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 61.3%, Action 16.9%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Hack and Slash 5.5%, Horror 5.2%

A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.7%, Gore 19.7%, Third Person 9.2%, Horror 8.8%, Sci-fi 7.9%

Descend into infested crypts beneath a cursed cemetery in this visceral action-horror FPS. Fight through rotting horrors with heavy gunplay, brutal dismemberment, and only a dying flashlight between you and the darkness.

Why similar: Gore 40.6%, Violent 17.1%, Horror 15.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 7.9%

The Corrupted is a high-octane sci-fi PVE shooter defined by satisfying progression and intense boss encounters. Plunge into battlefields consumed by the Anomaly, fighting through relentless swarms, elite hunters, and colossal bosses.

Why similar: Shooter 32.6%, Action 26.9%, Sci-fi 16%, Horror 11.9%, Co-op 7.7%

Solarix is a science-fiction stealth/horror game, set in world that overpowers you with unease, insecurity, and desperation, forcing you to confront your own role in the horrors to come.

Why similar: Action 42.4%, Horror 29.2%, Sci-fi 24.6%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Remothered: Tormented Fathers is the pure and realistic survival horror videogame

Why similar: Gore 28.7%, Violent 22%, Horror 19.2%, Action 14.5%, Third Person 5.7%

Based on the community award-winning Doom2 mod with the same name by the same creator, UNLOVED is reimagined in the Unreal Engine 4 to bring forth the unspeakable terror in new ways. Play coop with your friends, increase your skills, mod your weapons and face the horror that this unearthly place holds...

Why similar: Gore 48.6%, Action 17.2%, Horror 14.6%, Shooter 7.9%, Co-op 6%