Games Like Devil Daggers

HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?

Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.6%, FPS 19.8%, Arena Shooter 14.5%, Difficult 14.3%, Bullet Hell 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same developers, this is the definitive evolution of the high-speed, score-chasing arena survival formula.

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: Fast-Paced 30.6%, FPS 23.2%, Arena Shooter 14.4%, Difficult 10.8%, Retro 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features an incredibly high skill ceiling and fluid movement mechanics that reward aggressive, fast-paced play.

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 28.7%, FPS 24.2%, Difficult 17%, Shooter 7.5%, Retro 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-kinetic, psychedelic shooter that forces you to maintain momentum to survive, mirroring the intensity of Devil Daggers.

KILLBUG is a fast-paced, first-person movement shooter set in an endless arena. Slash and shoot your way through hordes of ravenous insects, mastering fluid aerial movement mechanics as you fight for glory on the leaderboards.

Why similar: FPS 22.1%, Arena Shooter 18.6%, Fast-Paced 18.5%, Difficult 18.3%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-octane arena shooter that focuses entirely on movement and combat mastery in a confined space.

CROSSBOW: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again.

Why similar: FPS 21.4%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Difficult 16.3%, Fast-Paced 8.7%, Horror 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the dark, claustrophobic arena survival aesthetic with a focus on high-score chasing and demon-slaying.

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: FPS 24.3%, Fast-Paced 22.2%, Retro 9.7%, Arena Shooter 9.3%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential boomer shooter that nails the retro aesthetic and fast, responsive movement found in classic arena shooters.

Harness the power of a mystical boomerang to fling yourself through the air in this acrobatic arena shooter. Slice, fly, and blast through swarms of evil creatures on an abandoned island with a cryptic past. Stay agile or meet your doom.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 30.7%, Arena Shooter 20%, FPS 17.7%, Difficult 15.9%, First-Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled movement freedom and fast-paced combat that emphasizes precision and spatial awareness.

Slay demons and demigods in this fast-paced roguelite FPS. Create devastating weapon builds as you journey through massive dark fantasy environments on your quest to avenge god. Challenge the demigods, face inevitable death, and rise stronger with every rebirth.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27.2%, FPS 22.9%, Arena Shooter 16.6%, Difficult 12.7%, Shooter 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arena shooter that combines roguelite elements with the intense, skill-based combat of Devil Daggers.

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: FPS 32.2%, Arena Shooter 25.4%, Shooter 12%, Retro 11%, First-Person 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-speed, magic-based combat experience that feels like a modern evolution of classic arena shooters.

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: FPS 38.8%, Shooter 13.1%, Retro 10.5%, Horror 10.1%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a polished, old-school shooter experience with high-intensity combat and satisfying weapon feedback.

Enter Bone Dust, an adrenaline-fueled arena shooter with bullet hell dynamics. Engage in swift, arcade-inspired gameplay, and face off against terrifying adversaries using your magical deck of cards. Prove your mettle and climb to the top of the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 22%, FPS 17%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Demons 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, score-attack arena shooter that emphasizes bullet-hell dodging and precise aim.

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: FPS 28.2%, Fast-Paced 20.4%, Retro 9.2%, Demons 7.1%, Bullet Hell 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shooter that focuses on arena-based combat and character progression in a classic 90s format.

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: Fast-Paced 28.5%, FPS 24.3%, Retro 9.5%, Demons 9%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced movement with bullet-time mechanics to create a challenging and stylish arena-style experience.

Devilated is an ultraviolent RPG old-school shooter where you brutalize and cannibalize your demonic foes in equal measure. Eat their face before they eat yours.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.1%, FPS 19.7%, Arena Shooter 16%, Demons 7.5%, Horror 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced arena shooter that prioritizes gore and high-speed movement in a retro-inspired package.

Hell is Other Demons is an action-platform shooter, with Roguelite elements. Explore a sprawling, hand-crafted world full of demons, insanely over-the-top boss fights, and a heavy synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.2%, Difficult 21.4%, Bullet Hell 14.5%, Retro 8.3%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: While 2D, it perfectly captures the arcade survival intensity and dark, demon-filled aesthetic of the seed game.

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: FPS 40.8%, Retro 15.4%, Shooter 11.4%, Horror 8.9%, First-Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Blends fast-paced, retro-inspired shooting with roguelite progression for a highly addictive gameplay loop.

👹 Puny humans have entered your domain and think they can chase you out of it – prove them wrong. Use your fiery breath and incredible agility to defend your Cathedral for as long as possible and let this fast-paced, arcade, endless arena FPS transport you back to the 90s! 👹

Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.6%, FPS 18.1%, Difficult 12.8%, Demons 8.5%, Bullet Hell 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, retro-styled arena shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and navigating dangerous, shifting environments.

STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.

Why similar: FPS 24.3%, Fast-Paced 20.5%, Difficult 13.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Retro 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A roguelite shooter that emphasizes speed and visceral combat, capturing the chaotic energy of classic arena shooters.

Downwell is a curious game about a young person venturing down a well in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 32.1%, Difficult 30.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%, Retro 8.6%, Arcade 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Though a platformer, its focus on high-speed descent, precision, and arcade-style survival makes it a spiritual cousin.

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: Fast-Paced 25.6%, Difficult 18%, Arena Shooter 14.1%, Horror 7.8%, Retro 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A difficult, fast-paced action game that shares the dark, abyssal themes and high-intensity gameplay of the seed.

Scathe is an intense, blood-soaked FPS where quick reflexes are the key to surviving bullet Hell. Rip through the labyrinth that stands between you and your ascension. Blast your way through the underworld’s deadliest demons solo or with up to three comrades in drop-in/drop-out online co-op.

Why similar: FPS 21%, Fast-Paced 16.6%, Difficult 14.3%, Bullet Hell 10.7%, Demons 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, bullet-hell arena shooter that pits you against endless waves of demons in a high-stakes environment.

HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.2%, FPS 19.8%, Arena Shooter 15.7%, Bullet Hell 10.3%, Demons 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An early-access arena shooter that focuses on fast-paced, roguelike-inspired combat in a hellish landscape.

Demon Pit is an intense arcade-style arena shooter with a classic 90s FPS aesthetic. Test your reflexes against the endless waves of the demon horde in a constantly changing arena. Your goal is a high score on the leaderboard, the price is your soul. Far from God’s light, there is only Hell.

Why similar: FPS 32.3%, Arena Shooter 21.5%, Action 14.3%, Gore 11.5%, Indie 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A pure arena shooter that tasks you with surviving waves of enemies in a dark, hellish environment.

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 22%, Fast-Paced 17.5%, Arena Shooter 14.7%, Demons 7.6%, Shooter 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, no-nonsense shooter that focuses on the raw, aggressive combat style of 90s-era FPS 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: FPS 30.5%, Fast-Paced 20.8%, Arena Shooter 8.6%, Difficult 8.6%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly fast movement and a high-octane combat loop that rewards aggressive, stylish play.

Putrefaction 2: Void Walker is fast-paced, hardcore, arcade FPS, inspired by old-school shooters.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 29.1%, FPS 17.2%, Fast-Paced 13.4%, Shooter 9.2%, Difficult 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: An indie arena shooter that emphasizes fast movement and constant combat in a gritty, retro-inspired setting.

STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

Why similar: FPS 29.9%, Fast-Paced 23.4%, Arena Shooter 20.1%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 5.8%

Heavy Bullets is a randomized FPS dungeon crawler where players make their way through a colorful maze, while protecting themselves from aggressive creatures and malfunctioning security devices. The goal lies at the end of the 8th level, where they must reset the security mainframe to restore order and reap the rewards.

Why similar: FPS 47.2%, Difficult 13.1%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 8%, Indie 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, arcade-style shooter where every shot counts, demanding precision and careful movement to survive.

ETERNAL BLOOD is a high-adrenaline arcade-action FPS. Face legions of demons, harvest their souls and become a God of Destruction.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 22.1%, Difficult 17.2%, Demons 11.1%, Horror 9.8%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging arena-based shooter that forces players to master movement to survive against relentless waves.

BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Why similar: Difficult 32.8%, Shooter 13%, Gore 12.4%, Action 10.5%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D shooter that captures the extreme difficulty and visceral, gory combat style of the arena-shooter genre.

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: Fast-Paced 29.4%, FPS 28.1%, Retro 10.6%, Shooter 9.3%, Gore 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-driven, high-speed shooter that allows for incredible stunts and intense, skill-based combat scenarios.

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: FPS 34.5%, Retro 13.5%, Arena Shooter 11.6%, Difficult 8%, Action 7.4%

FULL GAME NOW AVAILABLE. GO GET IT! This is the Free Survival Mode for Hellbound: a '90s style First Person Shooter, made 30 years later… but just a glimpse of the full game, go check it out!

Why similar: FPS 28.3%, Demons 9.7%, Fast-Paced 9.4%, Shooter 7.6%, Gore 6.9%

Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.8%, FPS 18.7%, Difficult 11.9%, Arena Shooter 10.8%, Demons 7.4%

SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

Why similar: FPS 43.7%, Difficult 14.2%, Shooter 9.8%, First-Person 9%, Fast-Paced 8.3%

Kill to heal, and never stop moving in this retro-styled ADHD-fueled frantic fast-paced rogue-lite movement shooter. A short, yet intense multi-dimensional speedrun FPS experience for people with tiny attention spans. Do you have what it takes to subvert your infinite demise?

Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.5%, FPS 21.3%, Arena Shooter 15.1%, Bullet Hell 6.8%, Retro 6.6%

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: FPS 40.3%, Retro 15%, Fast-Paced 12.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Gore 5.1%

Swarmlake is an ultra-intense first-person shooter ballet about fighting a record-breaking swarm.

Why similar: FPS 23%, Arena Shooter 16.6%, Fast-Paced 11.3%, Bullet Hell 10.6%, Difficult 10.1%

Diatomic has fast paced action, gun juggling, epic boss fights, Agility Challenges and much more! Level up, unlock new abilities and customize your power ups to try and conquer this brutally difficult arena shooter where the only way to survive is to keep moving!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 29.7%, FPS 21.9%, Difficult 18.1%, Arena Shooter 13.6%, First-Person 3.7%

The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.

Why similar: FPS 37.3%, Arena Shooter 22.7%, Fast-Paced 13.5%, Difficult 7.7%, Shooter 6.4%

ROSE is a violent rogue-lite arena shooter where you sacrifice your body parts to progress and gain new weapons and abilities. Slaughter waves of monstrous enemies and defeat titanic bosses in randomized arenas or die trying!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.8%, FPS 21.5%, Arena Shooter 16.2%, Difficult 13.3%, Horror 7.4%

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: FPS 22%, Difficult 18.4%, Fast-Paced 10.2%, Demons 8.7%, Shooter 8.1%

Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 49.7%, FPS 19.5%, Fast-Paced 15.4%, Difficult 4.2%, Shooter 3.5%

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: FPS 23.6%, Arena Shooter 18.1%, Shooter 11%, Retro 9.7%, Lovecraftian 8.3%

BRUTAL First Person Shooter focused on action, gore, and exploration. Fueled by adrenaline-pumping trap-metal soundtrack.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.6%, FPS 19%, Arena Shooter 14%, Difficult 9.3%, Demons 8.2%

Blood, Fuel, Ammo & Speed is a fast-paced roguelite FPS action game. BFAS is focused on highly brutal, stylish, and smooth gameplay. Rip the Demons apart with your various satisfying weapons and sleek movement patterns. Power up your Operator with numerous stat upgrades and items.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.1%, Demons 16.3%, Shooter 16.1%, Retro 11.8%, First-Person 10.4%

BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

Why similar: FPS 46.4%, Difficult 14.1%, Fast-Paced 10.6%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 6.2%

Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.9%, Difficult 20.8%, Bullet Hell 17.8%, Lovecraftian 9.3%, Shooter 6.9%

Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.

Why similar: FPS 26.8%, Fast-Paced 19.8%, Shooter 11.3%, Horror 10.7%, Difficult 10.1%

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 33.3%, Arena Shooter 19.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Retro 7.8%, Action 6.9%

Wield the holy weapon Manus Dei and annihilate creatures from the Rift in this fast-paced shooter. Only your skill will grant you passage into the halls of eternity.

Why similar: FPS 38%, Retro 17.1%, Horror 13.8%, Shooter 12%, Action 7.7%

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

Why similar: FPS 32.9%, Fast-Paced 15.7%, Horror 11.3%, Arena Shooter 10.7%, Shooter 7%

Grind Survivors is a fast-paced action roguelike where demon hunters face endless hellspawn. Dodge, loot, and blast through brutal bullet-hell combat with dynamic builds and ever-changing weapons in a scorched, demon-ridden world.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 29.3%, Demons 17%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 12.4%, Gore 10.1%

Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.

Why similar: FPS 30.6%, Fast-Paced 17.6%, Retro 9.6%, Demons 7.5%, Shooter 7.2%

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: FPS 27.2%, Arena Shooter 21.5%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Demons 11.6%, Retro 10.6%

Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

Why similar: FPS 42.5%, Fast-Paced 16%, Shooter 9.3%, Retro 5.9%, Arena Shooter 5.7%

Kill strange creatures with crazy weapons. The more you kill the more unlocks you gain, don't let them get close to you.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.3%, Arena Shooter 20%, Bullet Hell 13.8%, Horror 9.9%, Shooter 8.7%

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: FPS 40.8%, Demons 17.6%, Shooter 14.1%, First-Person 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Put on your raincoat and destroy hordes of demons in Hell. Use 5 insane umbrellas in an aerial roguelite hack and slash of pure chaos!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 38%, Demons 17.7%, Gore 10.1%, Retro 8%, Arcade 7%

BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.

Why similar: Difficult 55.3%, Bullet Hell 13.2%, Fast-Paced 8.9%, Action 6.9%, Arena Shooter 5.6%