Games Like Darkenstein 3D

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 32.2% ★, FPS 27.2%, Shooter 11.1%, Retro 9.1%, Violent 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the authentic feel of the classic Build engine shooters with high-octane action and intricate level design.

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

Why You'll Like It: This game features atmospheric, tactical, old-school shooting mechanics that reward precision and environmental awareness.

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: FPS 32.2%, Boomer Shooter 23.5% ★, Retro 13.1%, Shooter 12.4%, First-Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This gritty, Soviet-era retro shooter perfectly mirrors the military-historical aesthetic and challenging gameplay of the seed game.

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 35.4% ★, FPS 30.3%, Retro 10.4%, Shooter 9.5%, Violent 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends modern rendering techniques with the classic, gore-filled gameplay of 90s shooters.

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 34.6% ★, FPS 29.6%, Shooter 13.6%, Retro 10.8%, First-Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard of modern retro shooters, it delivers the same tight, skill-based combat found in Darkenstein 3D.

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 33% ★, FPS 27.7%, Retro 9.9%, Violent 8.7%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the original Quake engine, it provides a dark, gothic, and challenging experience for fans of classic FPS design.

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: FPS 28.3%, Boomer Shooter 26.3% ★, Shooter 15.3%, First-Person 9.4%, Retro 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern boomer shooter that emphasizes tactical military combat and high-quality AI, feeling like a refined evolution of the genre.

Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31.7% ★, FPS 30.8%, Shooter 12.6%, Violent 6.5%, Retro 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly fast-paced, visceral experience that pushes the limits of retro-style movement and weapon variety.

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: FPS 33.4%, Shooter 16.1%, World War II 11.7% ★, Retro 11.4%, First-Person 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational classic that established the military-shooter tropes present in the seed game.

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 29.4% ★, FPS 26.7%, Shooter 14.8%, First-Person 9.6%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, magical retro shooter that captures the same sense of exploration and intense combat as the genre's pioneers.

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 33.7% ★, FPS 24.1%, Shooter 12.1%, Violent 9.2%, Retro 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers fast, skill-based combat with a focus on weapon management and retro-inspired level exploration.

World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.

Why similar: FPS 44.7%, World War II 15.1% ★, Shooter 12.4%, Action 8%, Zombies 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: As a direct inspiration for the military-supernatural theme, this classic remains a cornerstone of the genre.

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: FPS 29.8%, Boomer Shooter 29.4% ★, Shooter 13%, Retro 7.5%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title combines retro shooter mechanics with a unique Lovecraftian aesthetic and comic-book visual style.

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 33.9% ★, FPS 27.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Retro 10.3%, First-Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, 90s-style shooter that prioritizes speed and aggressive combat encounters.

PowerSlave Exhumed is a KEX Engine port of the classic console game perfectly blending both the PlayStation & Saturn versions

Why similar: FPS 37.4%, Shooter 20.3%, Boomer Shooter 12.6% ★, First-Person 11.7%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends classic FPS action with Metroidvania-style exploration, offering a distinct flavor of retro gameplay.

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 35.8% ★, FPS 31.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Retro 9.4%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the classic, pixelated charm of early shooters while offering deep character progression and weapon upgrades.

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 33.5% ★, FPS 27.2%, Shooter 12%, Retro 9.4%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A Doom-inspired retro shooter that focuses on intense, arena-style combat and classic level design.

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: FPS 26.1%, Boomer Shooter 21.6% ★, Shooter 13%, Violent 12.9%, Action 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy, indie shooter that focuses on pure, unadulterated combat intensity.

A retro FPS set in a faux norse-celtic fantasy world in the midst of a war with the dead. Grab an axe, get revenge.

Why similar: FPS 34.4%, Shooter 14.4%, Boomer Shooter 14% ★, Retro 10.3%, First-Person 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, retro-style shooter that feels like a direct homage to the early days of the genre.

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 28.9% ★, FPS 22.1%, Shooter 15.3%, Aliens 10.1%, First-Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers fast, arena-style action that rewards players for aggressive play and constant movement.

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: FPS 29.8%, Boomer Shooter 27% ★, Shooter 16%, Retro 10.5%, First-Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An old-school, atmospheric shooter that emphasizes exploration and challenging combat encounters.

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 34% ★, FPS 26.3%, Shooter 11%, Violent 9.4%, Retro 9%

Why You'll Like It: A unique looter-shooter that combines retro aesthetics with modern progression systems and fast-paced combat.

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 35%, Shooter 17.2%, Violent 15.9%, Retro 12%, First-Person 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the John Woo-style cinematic action and high-speed gunplay that many retro shooters strive for.

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 37.3% ★, FPS 34.4%, Shooter 10.5%, Retro 7%, First-Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more modern in its movement, it provides the ultimate test of skill and speed for fans of high-octane shooters.

A.W.O.L. is a first-person, mil-spec shooter developed using the Build engine (Duke Nukem 3D, Ion Fury).

Why similar: FPS 30.2%, Shooter 14.1%, Military 12.4%, Boomer Shooter 11.9% ★, First-Person 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, retro-inspired action shooter that captures the essence of 90s military-themed FPS games.

Diluvian Ultra: Awakening shows a never-before seen part of Diluvian Ultra's story, preceding the events of the main game. As a young Diluvian Knight, stage a heroic defense against insurmountable odds, in this single-player FPS with a retro aesthetic and fast-paced, strategic combat.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37.1% ★, FPS 25.2%, Shooter 19.7%, Action 8%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title features a distinct gothic aesthetic and tactical shooter mechanics that feel fresh yet nostalgic.

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 30.4% ★, FPS 21%, Shooter 16.6%, Violent 9.5%, First-Person 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, irreverent retro shooter that focuses on chaotic combat and creative weapon usage.

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 45.5%, Shooter 19%, First-Person 15.5%, Retro 12.8%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim that leans into the retro aesthetic while offering a slower, more tactical approach to stealth and combat.

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 31.8% ★, FPS 29%, Shooter 15.9%, First-Person 10%, Retro 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An old-school, singleplayer shooter that focuses on exploration and classic FPS combat tropes.

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 35%, Shooter 15.9%, Boomer Shooter 11.7% ★, Military 10.5%, First-Person 9.7%

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 33.3% ★, FPS 25%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 8.8%, First-Person 6.7%

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 36.3% ★, FPS 23.2%, Shooter 15.9%, Retro 9.9%, First-Person 8.4%

>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 25.9% ★, FPS 22.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Military 9.8%, Action 8.2%

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 33% ★, FPS 30.6%, Shooter 16.1%, First-Person 10.5%, Action 6.2%

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 31.2% ★, FPS 25%, Shooter 12.9%, First-Person 7.5%, Violent 6.3%

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: FPS 25.2%, Violent 16.4%, Action 13.4%, Boomer Shooter 12.6% ★, Shooter 7.9%

The spy who shot me™ is a comedy retro FPS inspired by classic shooters of the 90s.

Why similar: FPS 51.3%, Action 13.9%, Shooter 12.4%, Retro 11.4%, First-Person 7.7%

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: FPS 34.8%, Boomer Shooter 18.3% ★, Shooter 11.9%, Retro 11.2%, Violent 11.1%

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: FPS 32.1%, Boomer Shooter 16.3% ★, Shooter 16.1%, Violent 8.3%, Action 8.3%

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 25.4% ★, FPS 21.9%, Shooter 11.5%, Military 10.2%, Violent 9.1%

Dino Trauma introduces you to a secret laboratory somewhere in eastern Europe where gore and dinosaurs aren't unusual things. Retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.6% ★, FPS 26.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Retro 9.5%, First-Person 8.6%

TimeShifters is an old school first person shooter inspired by games like TimeSplitters and GoldenEye.

Why similar: FPS 36.1%, Shooter 21.5%, Zombies 16.3%, First-Person 12.5%, Action 8.5%

Relentless Frontier is a fast paced sci-fi FPS running on the GZDoom Engine, with a strong focus on mobility, strategy, and exploration. Use your Omnistruct to replicate new weapons and abilities to help you traverse the terrain and demolish threats, while escaping from Ross 128-b in one piece.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 26% ★, FPS 21.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Military 11.5%, Aliens 7.9%

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 32.1% ★, FPS 29.2%, Shooter 17.3%, First-Person 10.6%, Action 6.9%

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

Why similar: FPS 31.8%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 16.1%, Violent 14.6%, Aliens 14.6%

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 31.2% ★, FPS 29.5%, Shooter 14.1%, First-Person 9.8%, Retro 6.5%

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 26.7% ★, FPS 25.6%, Shooter 13.5%, First-Person 9%, Violent 8%

Deal another deadly blow to fascism!

Why similar: FPS 46.3%, Shooter 16.7%, World War II 14.2% ★, Action 11.6%, First-Person 7.1%

Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.6% ★, FPS 30.9%, Shooter 15.8%, Retro 11%, Action 6.1%

Apocryph is an old-school fantasy shooter inspired by Hexen, Heretic, Painkiller and Strife.

Why similar: FPS 31.4%, Violent 21.7%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 10.6%, First-Person 9.7%

Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.

Why similar: FPS 52.2%, Shooter 17.6%, First-Person 9.8%, Action 9.2%, World War II 8.8% ★

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 31.4% ★, FPS 28.1%, Shooter 15.8%, First-Person 10%, Retro 7.6%

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 33.4%, Shooter 17.5%, First-Person 11.9%, Violent 11%, World War II 10.8% ★

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 32.9% ★, FPS 25.8%, Shooter 14.2%, First-Person 8.4%, Retro 6.8%

Deadfall Adventures is an action-driven first-person shooter, spiced up with elements from action-adventure games. Become an adventurer, hunt for treasures, explore unknown regions of the world and rescue the damsel in distress from the clutches of enemies, both earthly and not-so-earthly.

Why similar: FPS 43.2%, Shooter 17.4%, First-Person 11%, Zombies 10.9%, Action 10.9%

Limitless Hunger is a high-adrenaline retro FPS single-player experience.

Why similar: FPS 44.9%, Shooter 20.4%, First-Person 11.3%, Violent 8.3%, Action 8%

PO’ed is an adrenaline-pumping space shooter that features gameplay elements inspired by generational powerhouses DOOM and QUAKE. Play as a chef who crashlands on an alien planet infested with extraterrestrial foes. Using a menu of “household” weapons, PO’ed puts your wits and reflexes to the test.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.8% ★, FPS 16.1%, Shooter 11.3%, First-Person 11%, Action 10.2%

Wolfenstein®: Enemy Territory is a free-to-play, objective-based multiplayer World War 2 first-person shooter. Featuring up to 32 players, choose either the Axis or Allies, as you fight across six maps based on real-world battle locations.

Why similar: FPS 38.4%, World War II 14.6% ★, Shooter 14.5%, Violent 10.9%, Retro 7.4%

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: FPS 30.2%, Shooter 13.7%, World War II 12.5% ★, Military 12.5%, First-Person 10.1%