What games are most similar to Descent?

The most similar games to Descent include Quake, Quake II, DOOM + DOOM II, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Descent?

Descent is a Action game with popular tags including Classic, 6DOF, Action, Shooter, Old School.

Best classic games like Descent?

If you're looking for more classic games like Descent, try Quake, Quake II, DOOM + DOOM II. These share the Classic tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Descent?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Descent. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Descent but more 6dof?

To find games emphasizing 6dof, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize 6DOF alongside Classic. You can also explore the 6dof tag page directly.

Games Like Descent

Top Similar Games to Descent

Quake (2007) — Shared: FPS, Classic, Action. Also features multiplayer and singleplayer. Tags: FPS, Classic, Action
Quake II (2007) — Shared: FPS, Classic, Action. Also features boomer shooter and singleplayer. Tags: FPS, Classic, Action
DOOM + DOOM II (2007) — Shared: FPS, Classic, 1990's. Also features great soundtrack and boomer shooter. Tags: FPS, Classic, 1990's
DOOM II (2007) — Shared: Classic, FPS, Action. Also features demons and gore. Tags: Classic, FPS, Action
STAR WARS™ Dark Forces (Classic, 1995) (2009) — Shared: FPS, Action, Classic. Also features first-person and singleplayer. Tags: FPS, Action, Classic
Shadow Warrior Classic Redux (2013) — Shared: FPS, Classic, Action. Also features gore and ninja. Tags: FPS, Classic, Action
Unreal Gold (2008) — Shared: Classic, FPS, Action. Also features great soundtrack and atmospheric. Tags: Classic, FPS, Action
Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders (2007) — Shared: Classic, FPS, Action. Also features fantasy and dark fantasy. Tags: Classic, FPS, Action
Final DOOM (2007) — Shared: FPS, Classic, Action. Also features first-person and singleplayer. Tags: FPS, Classic, Action
Descent 2 (2014) — Shared: Action, Classic, 6DOF. Also features first-person and singleplayer. Tags: Action, Classic, 6DOF
DOOM 64 (2020) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features gore and violent. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition (2008) — Shared: Classic, FPS, Action. Also features arena shooter and fast-paced. Tags: Classic, FPS, Action
Blood: One Unit Whole Blood (2014) — Shared: FPS, Classic, Action. Also features horror and gore. Tags: FPS, Classic, Action
Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour (2016) — Shared: FPS, Classic, Action. Also features gore and first-person. Tags: FPS, Classic, Action
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II (2009) — Shared: Action, FPS, Sci-fi. Also features third person and singleplayer. Tags: Action, FPS, Sci-fi
Serious Sam Classics: Revolution (2019) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features co-op and indie. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
Hexen: Beyond Heretic (2007) — Shared: Action, FPS, Shooter. Also features fantasy and first-person. Tags: Action, FPS, Shooter
Quake III Arena (2007) — Shared: FPS, Action, Classic. Also features arena shooter and multiplayer. Tags: FPS, Action, Classic
Spear of Destiny (2007) — Shared: Action, Shooter, FPS. Also features first-person and world war ii. Tags: Action, Shooter, FPS
HeXen II (2007) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features fantasy and gothic. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
Master Levels for Doom II (2007) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features first-person and singleplayer. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
DOOM 3 (2012) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features horror and first-person. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter (2019) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features gore and co-op. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight II - Jedi Outcast™ (2009) — Shared: Action, Classic, Sci-fi. Also features multiplayer and third person. Tags: Action, Classic, Sci-fi
QUAKE Mission Pack 1: Scourge of Armagon (2007) — Shared: Action, FPS, Shooter. Also features horror and first-person. Tags: Action, FPS, Shooter
Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter (2019) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features gore and co-op. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
Descent 3 (2014) — Shared: Action, 6DOF, FPS. Tags: Action, 6DOF, FPS
QUAKE Mission Pack 2: Dissolution of Eternity (2007) — Shared: Action, FPS, Shooter. Also features first-person and horror. Tags: Action, FPS, Shooter
Commander Keen (2007) — Shared: Classic, 1990's, Retro. Also features platformer and 2d. Tags: Classic, 1990's, Retro
Turok (2015) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features dinosaurs and adventure. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
Return to Castle Wolfenstein (2007) — Shared: FPS, Action, Classic. Also features world war ii and supernatural. Tags: FPS, Action, Classic
Aliens versus Predator Classic 2000 (2010) — Shared: FPS, Classic, Action. Also features aliens and horror. Tags: FPS, Classic, Action
Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel (2007) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features fantasy and boomer shooter. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Mysteries of the Sith™ (2009) — Shared: Action, FPS, Sci-fi. Also features singleplayer and third person. Tags: Action, FPS, Sci-fi
Quake 4 (2011) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features gore and horror. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
Tomb Raider I (1996) (2012) — Shared: Action, Classic, Retro. Also features adventure and female protagonist. Tags: Action, Classic, Retro
Strife: Veteran Edition (2014) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features rpg and boomer shooter. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
STAR WARS™: Rogue Squadron 3D (2016) — Shared: Action, Classic, Sci-fi. Also features simulation and flight. Tags: Action, Classic, Sci-fi
Tomb Raider II (1997) (2012) — Shared: Action, Classic, Old School. Also features adventure and female protagonist. Tags: Action, Classic, Old School
Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition (2008) — Shared: FPS, Action, Classic. Also features arena shooter and multiplayer. Tags: FPS, Action, Classic
SEGA Mega Drive and Genesis Classics (2010) — Shared: Classic, Action, Retro. Also features adventure and rpg. Tags: Classic, Action, Retro
Wolfenstein 3D (2007) — Shared: FPS, Retro, Action. Also features world war ii and singleplayer. Tags: FPS, Retro, Action
Quake Live (2014) — Shared: FPS, Classic, Action. Also features arena shooter and multiplayer. Tags: FPS, Classic, Action
Far Cry® (2008) — Shared: FPS, Action, Classic. Also features open world and first-person. Tags: FPS, Action, Classic
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)0 — Shared: FPS, Classic, Action. Also features free to play and gore. Tags: FPS, Classic, Action
Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion (2014) — Shared: Action, FPS, Shooter. Also features adventure and first-person. Tags: Action, FPS, Shooter
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil (2017) — Shared: FPS, Action, Classic. Also features dinosaurs and gore. Tags: FPS, Action, Classic
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter (2009) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features co-op and gore. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
MDK (2009) — Shared: Action, Classic, Sci-fi. Also features third-person shooter and third person. Tags: Action, Classic, Sci-fi
Daikatana (2013) — Shared: Action, FPS, Shooter. Also features first-person and time travel. Tags: Action, FPS, Shooter
Unreal 2: The Awakening (2008) — Shared: Action, FPS, Sci-fi. Also features singleplayer and first-person. Tags: Action, FPS, Sci-fi
Requiem: Avenging Angel (2016) — Shared: Action, FPS, Shooter. Also features first-person and demons. Tags: Action, FPS, Shooter
Shadow Warrior (Classic) (2014) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features boomer shooter. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
Quake II Mission Pack: The Reckoning (2007) — Shared: Action, Shooter, FPS. Also features first-person and boomer shooter. Tags: Action, Shooter, FPS
Kingpin — Life of Crime (2009) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features crime and violent. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
METAL SLUG 3 (2014) — Shared: Classic, Action, Retro. Also features arcade and co-op. Tags: Classic, Action, Retro
Delta Force 1 (2009) — Shared: Action, FPS, Classic. Also features military and first-person. Tags: Action, FPS, Classic
Crystal Caves (2014) — Shared: Action, Classic, Retro. Also features platformer and 2d. Tags: Action, Classic, Retro
DOOM 3 (2007) — Shared: Action, FPS, Sci-fi. Also features horror and dark. Tags: Action, FPS, Sci-fi
STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster (2024) — Shared: FPS, Shooter, Action. Also features boomer shooter and exploration. Tags: FPS, Shooter, Action