Games Like Dark Side of War

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 41.8% ★, FPS 13.6%, Old School 12.3%, Shooter 7.4%, Retro 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality boomer shooter that emphasizes tactical movement and atmospheric exploration.

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 35.2% ★, FPS 13%, Old School 9.8%, Retro 9.1%, 1990's 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern boomer shooter that perfectly balances retro design with intense, atmospheric gameplay.

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 30.4% ★, FPS 18%, Retro 14.1%, Old School 10.3%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures a similar gritty, atmospheric, and retro-Soviet aesthetic with hardcore shooting mechanics.

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 39.2% ★, FPS 14.3%, Retro 9.9%, Old School 8.8%, Gore 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the Quake engine, this title offers a dark, atmospheric, and challenging retro experience.

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 48.4% ★, FPS 18%, Retro 11.8%, Gore 8.4%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines modern rendering with classic pixelated art and fast-paced, visceral combat.

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 40% ★, FPS 15.3%, Old School 9.3%, Gore 8.8%, Retro 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shooter that features pixel graphics and a variety of weapons reminiscent of 90s classics.

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 36.5% ★, FPS 11.3%, 1990's 10.9%, Old School 9.6%, Retro 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced retro shooter that rewards precise aim and aggressive playstyles.

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 31% ★, 1990's 13.2%, Old School 11.2%, FPS 11%, Retro 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, old-school shooter that leans heavily into the 1990s aesthetic and fast movement.

Experience close-quarters battles in iconic WWII settings. Defend the line, storm the beach, torch the enemy, or use a radio to call in fire support. Day of Infamy is a teamwork-oriented shooter that will keep you on your toes and coming back for more with its diverse game modes and authentic arsenal.

Why similar: Military 28.7%, FPS 28%, Historical 14.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Gore 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a hardcore, realistic WWII experience that emphasizes tactical teamwork and atmospheric tension.

The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39.1% ★, FPS 15%, 1990's 12%, Old School 10%, Shooter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful update to a classic 90s shooter that defined the genre's exploration and level design.

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.8% ★, 1990's 14.2%, FPS 13.6%, Old School 11.9%, Retro 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A low-poly, retro-inspired shooter that focuses on simple, effective combat mechanics.

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 26.8% ★, Soundtrack 19.8% ★, FPS 12.6%, Old School 10.3%, Retro 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features tactical AI and environmental destruction, bridging the gap between modern shooters and retro design.

Assume duties of a soldier involved in numerous battles and skirmishes with fast advancing German war machine. Go to battle on foot, driving armored vehicles, or flying an airplane. Use weapons not featured in any other game and feel a good, nostalgic climate of the production like MOHAA or COD.

Why similar: Historical 20.6%, FPS 19.7%, Old School 16.4%, Military 15.6%, Shooter 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A WWII-themed shooter that explores the early stages of the conflict with a focus on historical settings.

Oldschool FPS. Hardcore classic gameplay action. Huge hordes of monsters. Blood. Horror. Fun. Each level is unique and not similar to the previous. You need to survive in this dangerous world and become the best evil shooter.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.9% ★, FPS 13.5%, 1990's 11.5%, Old School 10.6%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward arena-style shooter that strips away complexity for pure, retro-inspired combat.

Enlist in an intense brand of Axis vs. Allied teamplay set in the WWII European Theatre of Operations. Players assume the role of light/assault/heavy infantry, sniper or machine-gunner class, each with a unique arsenal of historical weaponry at their disposal. Missions are based on key historical operations.

Why similar: FPS 66.2%, Shooter 10%, Military 9.5%, Historical 7.3%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic WWII-themed multiplayer shooter that remains a staple of the genre's history.

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 34.2% ★, FPS 16.1%, Old School 12.7%, Retro 11%, Shooter 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, retro-styled shooter that blends exploration with intense combat encounters.

Team up and join the frontline in Squad 44, the most authentic tactical WW2 shooter. Experience ruthless realism with an immense arsenal of faithfully recreated weapons and vehicles across massive WW2 battlefields.

Why similar: Military 34.6%, FPS 23.3%, Historical 16.1%, Simulation 9.4%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A large-scale, hardcore WWII tactical simulation that focuses on realistic military operations.

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 39% ★, FPS 14.3%, Old School 10.7%, 1990's 10%, Retro 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Uses the classic Build engine to create a modern, high-octane shooter experience.

Tactical Multiplayer FPS shooter with a story based on the events of the World War II. Strategic battles with a variety of vehicles, including artillery. Multiple game modes. Ranks, titles, awards, career.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.8% ★, Military 20.1%, FPS 17.4%, Gore 13.2%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A simulation-heavy WWII shooter that focuses on the gritty, tactical aspects of historical warfare.

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 35.1% ★, Old School 14.5%, FPS 13.8%, 1990's 11.1%, Retro 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features stunning retro-inspired visuals and atmospheric level design that feels like a classic 90s title.

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: FPS 22.4%, Boomer Shooter 21.3% ★, Old School 12.5%, Shooter 11.8%, Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, retro-inspired shooter that focuses on atmospheric horror and combat.

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 43.6% ★, FPS 18.8%, Retro 9.2%, Shooter 8.9%, Gore 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, comic-book-inspired retro shooter that focuses on atmosphere and unique weapon mechanics.

Get ready for an epic World War II adventure like no other with UberSoldier! Immerse yourself in a gripping first-person shooter that will transport you to the heart of the action. This game developed by Burut Creative Team will have you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: FPS 47.7%, Shooter 27.1%, Action 12%, 3D 7.6%, Singleplayer 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A WWII-themed shooter that offers a classic single-player experience with a focus on action.

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 26.3% ★, FPS 13.6%, Gore 11.3%, Old School 10.8%, 1990's 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, violent, and fast-paced shooter designed to capture the essence of 90s action games.

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 46.3% ★, FPS 19.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Retro 7.9%, Gore 7%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast-paced retro shooter that emphasizes movement and high-octane action.

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 39.7% ★, FPS 13.1%, Old School 10.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Retro 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A frantic, gore-filled retro shooter that rewards speed and aggressive combat.

World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.

Why similar: 1990's 17.5%, FPS 16.9%, Old School 15.3%, Retro 11.1%, Gore 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational WWII shooter that established the tropes of the 90s retro shooter genre.

During WWII you are an American soldier who captured the german bunker in Normandy. You must defend it at all costs and survive this World War II. Complete missions, cook & shoot, search the bodies for medicines, ammo, and food to survive. WW2: Bunker Simulator is a mix of fps and simulator.

Why similar: Military 24.1%, Historical 19.6%, FPS 17.1%, Survival 13.9%, Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the resource management and defensive aspects of WWII combat in a first-person perspective.

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 30.5% ★, FPS 25.3%, Military 17.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Retro 8.6%

Army Troop is an old-school PvP World War 2 online first-person shooter. Reminding you of the good old days World War games.

Why similar: Military 25.6%, FPS 23.7%, Shooter 15.2%, Historical 12.5%, Simulation 6.3%

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 17.2%, Boomer Shooter 14.7% ★, Historical 12.7%, Military 11.1%, Old School 9.9%

H-Sniper: World War II is a dynamic shooting game based on a sniper mechanics and inspired by World War II theme. You are playing as one of a few soldiers left, shooting the enemies from a hidden spot on the battleground.

Why similar: Simulation 30.5%, FPS 25.3%, Shooter 21.5%, Action 18.1%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Days of War is an online FPS that re-imagines the team-based, close quarters, nonstop action of classic World War II multiplayer shooters.

Why similar: FPS 27.1%, Shooter 18%, Historical 18%, Action 13.6%, Military 9.7%

Shoot Nazis, Conserve Ammo, Find The Nazi Plans

Why similar: FPS 40.2%, Shooter 22.6%, Action 10.6%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.9%

Embark on a survival horror saga set in a treacherous world ruled by primal terrors. Scour for invaluable treasures, fortify your arsenal to combat evolving threats, and unravel the chilling mystery shrouding Delta squad's fate. Can you survive amidst the lurking jaws of the ancient predators?

Why similar: Survival 23.8%, Gore 19%, Shooter 18.2%, Horror 17.1%, Atmospheric 11.3%

MARKET GARDEN lets you relive the golden era of WW2 shooters, bringing classic, old-school FPS action back to its roots. Experience the epic airborne operation MARKET GARDEN in a game that pays tribute both to the genre’s finest moments and the real historical events.

Why similar: Historical 18.1%, FPS 17.4%, Military 15.6%, Old School 15%, Gore 12.1%

Insurgency: Sandstorm is a hardcore tactical FPS built on lethal close-quarters combat and ruthless intensity. Every bullet count, every step matters, and teamwork is your only path to survival in the brutality of modern warfare.

Why similar: Military 35.3%, FPS 31%, Shooter 15.3%, Gore 7.5%, Action 3.7%

PSYCHO - is an exciting 3D shooter with hardcore elements where you will explore an abandoned psychiatric hospital playing as a fighter SWAT.

Why similar: Survival 24.3%, Shooter 19.7%, Horror 17%, Simulation 13.2%, 3D 8.8%

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 36.8% ★, 1990's 15.4%, FPS 14.8%, Old School 14.3%, Shooter 8.4%

CARNAL is a fast and challenging retro FPS straight from the mid '90s. The Sons of Anak are opening portals to extract Dark Matter from the "other side". Combat the possessed soldiers, the manifested demons helping them, and any inanimate objects standing in your way!

Why similar: 1990's 17.6%, FPS 17%, Old School 15.5%, Retro 11.8%, Horror 8.6%

>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 37.6% ★, FPS 14.5%, Military 13.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Retro 5.8%

The year is 1941. You play as russian soldier in times of nazis occupation.

Why similar: Military 35.2%, Historical 19%, Simulation 15.1%, Survival 14.7%, Action 8.5%

DOOMED is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.

Why similar: FPS 20.1%, Simulation 16.7%, Gore 15.5%, Horror 12.9%, Shooter 11.7%

When I Was Young is a stylish and challenging 2D action game set during the Vietnam War. Fight your way through the brutal firefights enjoying a unique combat system and a story-driven campaign. Immerse yourself in the fascinating entourage of the 1960s!

Why similar: Military 26.5%, Historical 24.5%, Action 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 11.2%, Indie 7.8%

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 32.2% ★, Military 12.1%, FPS 12%, Old School 11.6%, Gore 8.9%

World War II themed shooter with anime girls.

Why similar: Military 19.6%, Historical 19.5%, Gore 19.1%, Action 12.7%, FPS 10.7%

Experience massive battles with infantry, tanks, artillery, and aircraft on large destructible open-world maps. Equip yourself, coordinate with your squad, and fight through World War II in singleplayer, co-op, or multiplayer!

Why similar: FPS 24.4%, Historical 21.1%, Gore 15.2%, Shooter 12%, Simulation 9.4%

Agent Murphy: Hardcore pixel platformer shooter with unlimited pistol, MP5, shotgun, and grenades. Navigate 20 levels, battle random enemies, and face epic bosses with a clockwork soundtrack.

Why similar: Soundtrack 35.7% ★, Old School 17.4%, Survival 14.9%, Retro 11.9%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Travel back in time to WW2 and experience what it was like to fight as a soldier in room space Virtual Reality. The Last Sniper aims to simulate the sounds, visuals and feel of what it might have been like to be a soldier in a truly massive and horrifying war.

Why similar: Simulation 64.4%, Action 35.6%

Graphics! Guns! Glory! Get ready to drop into a devastatingly real depiction of the battlefield as you and your team take on a relentless foe. It Takes a War presents a new vision for the team-based tactical shooter genre.

Why similar: FPS 33%, Atmospheric 19.2%, Shooter 15.7%, Gore 15.7%, Action 7%

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 46.7% ★, FPS 13.6%, Old School 8.2%, Retro 7.6%, 1990's 5.9%

Action shooter game with tactical combat and realistic gameplay experence.

Why similar: Action 82%, Singleplayer 18%

Dagger Directive is a tactical FPS that allows you to approach each mission in your own way. Select equipment, decide the time of day, then move methodically to complete your mission. Enjoy the modern mechanics and old school graphics as you fight across a variety of missions and environments.

Why similar: Military 23.3%, FPS 17.8%, Old School 14.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Retro 9.2%

Experience the thrill of retro boomer shooters in this action-packed game where you'll battle hordes of demons and face the ultimate challenge: Satan himself. Relive the glory days of classic shooters with intense gameplay, a variety of weapons, and relentless enemies.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.7% ★, Shooter 10.9%, Retro 10.6%, Choices Matter 8.9%, Gore 6.6%

Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.

Why similar: Gore 22.5%, FPS 21.9%, Old School 15.4%, Retro 12.5%, Action 10.2%

Linear World War 2 horror game where you play as a German Soldier who gets trapped inside a Bunker By Americans. Looking for a way out, things take a darker turn when he discovers a human war weapon.

Why similar: FPS 30.5%, Horror 28.9%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 9.4%, 3D 7.6%

Lock and load into the Starship Troopers universe and join the Mobile Infantry in the most realistic depiction of war ever made! Experience an original story in this action-packed, first-person retro shooter. Would you like to know more?

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.5% ★, Military 16.7%, 1990's 9.9%, FPS 7.4%, Old School 7%

During the First World War, a lone French soldier must navigate twisted trenches, scavenge for limited supplies and solve complex puzzles—all whilst fighting for survival in the midst of mankind’s most brutal and horrifying conflict. CONSCRIPT is a new historical take on classic survival horror.

Why similar: Military 27.2%, Historical 26.1%, Survival 14.4%, Horror 12.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%