Games Like Darkenstein 3D

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

Why You'll Like It: It offers a highly atmospheric retro-shooter experience with a focus on environmental storytelling and intense, skill-based combat.

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 37.9% ★, FPS 29.5%, Retro 9.8%, Shooter 9.1%, Violent 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title sets the gold standard for modern boomer shooters by combining classic gameplay loops with high-fidelity gore and modern lighting.

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 37.2% ★, FPS 28.7%, Shooter 13%, Retro 10.2%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential retro shooter that captures the fast, visceral movement and dark, gritty aesthetic that defines the genre.

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 28.4% ★, FPS 28%, Shooter 14.8%, First-Person 9%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly mirrors the blend of military-themed tactical combat, dialogue-heavy narrative, and modern AI found in Darkenstein 3D.

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 32.2% ★, FPS 28.9%, Shooter 12.4%, Retro 7.2%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique comic-book art style and narrative-driven progression that complements the dialogue-heavy nature of your seed game.

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 35.5% ★, FPS 27%, Retro 9.4%, Violent 8.2%, Shooter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the original Quake engine, it provides an authentic, difficult, and violent retro experience.

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 31.6%, Boomer Shooter 25.6% ★, Retro 12.6%, Shooter 12%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in a gritty, military-inspired Eastern Bloc, this game captures the retro aesthetic and challenging gameplay of classic shooters.

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 36.3% ★, FPS 23.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Violent 8.8%, Retro 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced, retro-style shooting with modern skill trees and bullet-time mechanics.

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 38.9% ★, FPS 22.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Retro 9.3%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel expands on the retro formula with more complex level design and modern quality-of-life improvements.

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 34.7% ★, FPS 26.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 8.7%, Violent 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modernizing the Build engine, offering the same classic feel as the games that inspired Darkenstein 3D.

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 34.1% ★, FPS 29.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Violent 6.2%, Retro 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It pushes the speed and modern-touch philosophy of the boomer shooter genre to its absolute limit.

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 29.6% ★, FPS 29%, Shooter 15.4%, Retro 10.1%, First-Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a complex, dialogue-heavy experience with deep exploration and retro-inspired mechanics.

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 43.1% ★, FPS 26.3%, Shooter 10.2%, Retro 7.4%, First-Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a heavy, military-focused shooter experience that feels like a modern evolution of the classic 90s FPS.

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 45.3%, World War II 15% ★, Shooter 12.4%, Action 8%, Zombies 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: As a direct inspiration for the genre, it provides the essential military and supernatural shooter foundation.

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 31.9% ★, FPS 26.1%, Shooter 14.2%, First-Person 9.1%, Retro 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a high-fantasy take on the retro shooter, focusing on fluid movement and powerful, satisfying weaponry.

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%, Boomer Shooter 13.7% ★, First-Person 11.4%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A perfect example of a retro shooter that incorporates Metroidvania-style exploration and progression.

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 36.4% ★, FPS 25.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Violent 9%, Retro 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game blends retro shooter mechanics with looter-shooter progression and a dark, surreal atmosphere.

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 25.1%, Violent 15.8%, Boomer Shooter 14.6% ★, Action 12.6%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a classic, fast-paced shooter experience with an emphasis on exploration and retro visuals.

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 25.7%, Boomer Shooter 23.8% ★, Shooter 12.6%, Violent 12.4%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, unadulterated retro shooter that focuses entirely on fast movement 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: FPS 33.6%, Shooter 15.9%, World War II 11.6% ★, Retro 11.2%, First-Person 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational game that defined the genre and serves as the primary ancestor to Darkenstein 3D.

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 35.5%, Shooter 17.2%, Violent 15.7%, Retro 11.9%, First-Person 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on high-octane, cinematic action that feels like a love letter to classic action movies and shooters.

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 46%, Shooter 18.9%, First-Person 15.3%, Retro 12.7%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes atmospheric tension and stealth-action, providing a darker, more methodical take on the retro shooter.

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 34.2%, Boomer Shooter 15.5% ★, Shooter 14.2%, Retro 10%, First-Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone retro shooter that feels like a lost classic from the mid-90s era.

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 38.5% ★, FPS 30.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Retro 8.9%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a solid, straightforward retro shooter experience with a focus on diverse weapon upgrades.

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

Why similar: FPS 51.9%, Shooter 21.8%, First-Person 12.7%, Retro 8.2%, Action 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its surreal, dialogue-heavy, and intentionally retro aesthetic makes it a unique alternative for those wanting something unconventional.

The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37.8% ★, FPS 28.9%, Shooter 14.8%, First-Person 9.1%, Retro 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful remaster of a classic shooter that emphasizes speed, gore, and chaotic combat.

Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Why similar: FPS 36.3%, Boomer Shooter 23.2% ★, Shooter 11.4%, First-Person 8.1%, Retro 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive classic that helped establish the tropes and humor found in many modern boomer shooters.

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 27.7% ★, FPS 21.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Military 9.9%, Violent 8.7%

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: FPS 34.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Boomer Shooter 14.1% ★, Military 10.1%, First-Person 9.4%

>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 27.9% ★, FPS 22.5%, Shooter 14.3%, Military 9.6%, Action 7.9%

The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.

Why similar: FPS 44.1%, Boomer Shooter 16% ★, Shooter 12.7%, Retro 8.6%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a classic, fast-paced shooter experience with a distinct personality and retro charm.

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 36.1% ★, FPS 24.2%, Shooter 13%, Action 8.4%, First-Person 6.3%

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 29.2% ★, FPS 22.3%, Shooter 11.9%, Zombies 10.9%, Violent 6.7%

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

Why similar: FPS 51.7%, Action 13.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Retro 11.2%, First-Person 7.6%

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 33.7% ★, FPS 24.4%, Shooter 12.4%, First-Person 7.1%, Violent 6%

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 35.5% ★, FPS 29.8%, Shooter 15.4%, First-Person 9.9%, Action 5.9%

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 35.5% ★, FPS 25.1%, Shooter 13.6%, First-Person 8%, Retro 6.4%

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 33.5% ★, FPS 28.9%, Shooter 13.6%, First-Person 9.3%, Retro 6.2%

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 39.9% ★, FPS 24.4%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 7.6%, First-Person 7.4%

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 29% ★, FPS 25%, Shooter 13%, First-Person 8.6%, Violent 7.6%

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

Why similar: FPS 30.4%, Shooter 14%, Boomer Shooter 13% ★, Military 12.1%, Retro 8%

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 29.9% ★, FPS 26.3%, Shooter 11%, Retro 9.1%, First-Person 8.2%

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 34.6%, Boomer Shooter 20% ★, Shooter 11.5%, Retro 10.8%, Violent 10.8%

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 36.4% ★, FPS 27%, Shooter 14%, Retro 9.8%, First-Person 9.3%

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 31.7%, Boomer Shooter 18.4% ★, Shooter 15.7%, Action 8.1%, Violent 8%

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 34.6% ★, FPS 28.4%, Shooter 16.6%, First-Person 10%, Action 6.6%

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

Why similar: FPS 32.1%, Shooter 17%, Action 16.1%, Aliens 14.5%, Violent 14.4%

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

Why similar: FPS 36.5%, Shooter 21.5%, Zombies 16.3%, First-Person 12.3%, Action 8.5%

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 52.7%, Shooter 17.5%, First-Person 9.6%, Action 9.2%, World War II 8.7% ★

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 37.2% ★, Military 13.8%, FPS 13.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Aliens 8.3%

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 28.2% ★, FPS 21.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Military 11.1%, Aliens 7.6%

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 37.2% ★, FPS 30%, Shooter 15.1%, Retro 10.5%, Action 5.8%

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 35.3% ★, FPS 15.6%, Shooter 10.8%, First-Person 10.7%, Action 9.8%

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

Why similar: FPS 31.9%, Violent 21.5%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 10.6%, First-Person 9.6%

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 33.8%, Shooter 17.5%, First-Person 11.8%, Violent 10.9%, World War II 10.8% ★

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 34.4% ★, FPS 28.2%, Shooter 15.3%, First-Person 9.5%, Retro 6.4%

Deal another deadly blow to fascism!

Why similar: FPS 46.7%, Shooter 16.6%, World War II 14.1% ★, Action 11.6%, First-Person 7%

Ruyn HD is a remake of my minimalist boomer shooter Ruyn, rebuilt in Unreal Engine 5. It keeps the fast, combo-driven gameplay of the original, but now features modern visuals, smoother controls, updated audio, and tighter gunplay. Ruyn Classic and the 2D and 3D level editors are included.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.7% ★, FPS 28%, Shooter 13.9%, Retro 8.4%, First-Person 5.7%