Games Like DOOM

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

Why similar: FPS 21.9%, Demons 20.1%, Gore 16.5%, Blood 8.2% ★, Fast-Paced 8%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the same heavy, brutal single-player slaughtering of monstrous hordes while reworking the combat into another power-fantasy version of modern DOOM.

Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

Why similar: FPS 15.5%, Gore 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.3%, Fast-Paced 12.8%, Demons 12%

Why You'll Like It: It is the most direct follow-up, expanding DOOM (2016)'s high-speed arena combat with even more mobility, aggression, and resource-loop gunplay.

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 35%, Gore 21.1%, Shooter 9.7%, Fast-Paced 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This modern boomer shooter channels DOOM's chunky weapons, demon-filled levels, gore-soaked combat, and nonstop forward momentum almost perfectly.

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: FPS 24%, Fast-Paced 24%, Blood 19.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Shooter 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its hyper-aggressive movement, health-through-violence loop, and relentless arena fights capture the same exhilarating 'never stop attacking' spirit.

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 30.3%, Fast-Paced 15.7%, Gore 13.6%, Shooter 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers blistering speed, over-the-top violence, and constant weapon swapping in a way that scratches the same adrenaline-heavy itch as DOOM (2016).

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 23.8%, Fast-Paced 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Blood 9.9% ★, Classic 9.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Though more retro in presentation, it nails the same fast, savage pacing and demonic horror atmosphere that make DOOM so satisfying.

Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.

Why similar: Gore 21.5%, FPS 18%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Classic 11.1% ★, Demons 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is another iconic demon-slaying FPS built around aggressive movement, oversized weapons, and mowing through hordes at high speed.

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: FPS 39%, Gore 17%, Shooter 13.4%, Demons 11.9%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Boltgun feels like a love letter to classic and modern DOOM alike, with thunderous guns, nonstop slaughter, and heavy-metal energy.

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 27.6%, Classic 19.6% ★, Gore 10.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Quake shares DOOM's stripped-down purity of movement, weapon-driven combat, and dark hostile atmosphere, just with a more gothic tone.

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 21.1%, Classic 15.2% ★, Gore 14.4%, Demons 10.5%, Fast-Paced 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a darker, moodier take on classic DOOM's demon shooting while preserving the series' pure, weapon-forward action design.

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

Why similar: FPS 22.5%, Classic 17.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Demons 10.6%, Gore 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: If you want to see the roots of DOOM (2016)'s combat philosophy, these classics still deliver superb pacing, monster pressure, and weapon flow.

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 33.3%, Demons 29.3%, Shooter 15.1%, First-Person 9%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes DOOM-like demon carnage and metal intensity with rhythmic shooting, making every fight feel like a stylized hellish power trip.

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Why similar: FPS 33.5%, Gore 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Demons 8.2%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its mix of fast gunplay, gore, supernatural enemies, and in-your-face combat makes it one of the closest non-DOOM cousins.

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 44.4%, Great Soundtrack 19%, Shooter 12.8%, Fast-Paced 7.5%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelite shooter turns DOOM-style movement, demon killing, and shotgun-heavy combat into a rhythm-driven rush.

You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.

Why similar: FPS 27.5%, Classic 17.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Gore 10.2%, Fast-Paced 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its heavy arsenal, rapid firefights, and old-school run-and-gun structure make it a natural next step for DOOM fans.

Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

Why similar: Gore 20.6%, FPS 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Fast-Paced 8.8%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same overwhelming spectacle of blasting through huge waves of enemies with loud weapons and nonstop movement.

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 40.4%, Shooter 19.6%, First-Person 12.9%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It translates classic FPS intensity into fantasy form, emphasizing speed, aggressive positioning, and constant projectile chaos.

Become a Hired Gun. The money’s good, the dog’s loyal, and the gun’s reliable. Embark on a fast-paced, violent, and thrilling FPS set in the darkest reaches of Warhammer 40,000’s most infamous hive city.

Why similar: FPS 32.6%, Gore 28.1%, Shooter 16%, First-Person 9.2%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast dashing, grappling, brutal guns, and frantic close-range encounters feel heavily inspired by modern DOOM's combat flow.

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: Gore 20.5%, FPS 20.3%, Fast-Paced 11.4%, Blood 11.4% ★, Shooter 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more grounded in theme, its vicious gunfeel, explosive close-quarters fights, and relentless offensive momentum echo DOOM's intensity.

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 39.1%, Gore 20.5%, Shooter 11.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.7%, Action 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its gunplay is heavier and more story-driven, but the brutal first-person combat and id-adjacent feel make it a strong fit.

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: Gore 27.3%, FPS 25.3%, Demons 13.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: It pushes the 2013 reboot toward even faster, flashier combat with lots of gore, mobility, and absurdly destructive weapons.

Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."

Why similar: FPS 31.1%, Fast-Paced 28.9%, Shooter 14.7%, First-Person 9.7%, Difficult 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk roguelite FPS leans hard into fast arena encounters, aggressive mobility, and chaining kills without giving enemies breathing room.

America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty.

Why similar: FPS 31.7%, Gore 24.9%, Shooter 10%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It doubles down on visceral gunplay, gore, and aggression, even if it is more narrative-focused and less arena-driven than DOOM.

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: Gore 20.5%, FPS 20.4%, Fast-Paced 19.2%, Shooter 14.2%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Beneath the surreal presentation is a very DOOM-like shooter built on speed, gore, aggressive weapon use, and hellish enemy swarms.

Evil has returned! Demonic powers are manifesting themselves as a myriad of dark creatures, fighting over the fates of imprisoned souls caught in Purgatory.

Why similar: FPS 27.5%, Gore 18.7%, Action 7.8%, Fast-Paced 7.6%, Demons 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This modernized Painkiller keeps the demon hordes, explosive arsenal, and arcade-like combat loop that overlap strongly with DOOM's appeal.

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: FPS 27.3%, Fast-Paced 23.9%, Gore 18.6%, Shooter 9.8%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on speed, clean level design, and weapon mastery delivers the same satisfying old-school shooter fundamentals that modern DOOM modernized.

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 47.8%, Shooter 17.6%, First-Person 10.5%, Horror 6.8%, Violent 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It blends retro FPS combat, grotesque horror, and fast movement into a blood-soaked loop that fans of DOOM's carnage should enjoy.

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 30.5%, Fast-Paced 16.7%, Demons 15.6%, Blood 15.6% ★, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This compact retro FPS focuses on ripping through monsters with a huge arsenal and very little downtime between fights.

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 41%, Gore 21.4%, Shooter 15.7%, First-Person 8.2%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its Lovecraftian enemies and frantic boomer-shooter gunplay offer a similarly violent, momentum-driven first-person rampage.

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a new stand-alone expansion to the world of the classic FPS series. Join the fight against Notorious Mental on a journey through the wild lands of Russia, and find your way through this lost chapter of Sam Stone's adventures.

Why similar: FPS 22.2%, Demons 18.1%, Shooter 15.4%, First-Person 10%, Sci-fi 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like DOOM, it thrives on raw FPS fundamentals, huge enemy pressure, and the joy of obliterating everything in front of you with oversized guns.

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 26%, Great Soundtrack 15.5%, Classic 13% ★, Shooter 8.7%, Sci-fi 6.5%

A demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of demons in this award-winning horror/action FPS and reimagining of the original DOOM.

Why similar: FPS 27.4%, Classic 12% ★, Gore 11.4%, Demons 10.4%, Shooter 8.1%

The Master Chief’s iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 23.4%, FPS 22.5%, Classic 16.8% ★, Shooter 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.4%

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: FPS 30.2%, Fast-Paced 18.1%, Gore 17.4%, Multiplayer 9%, Shooter 7%

Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.

Why similar: FPS 32.4%, Gore 21.9%, Shooter 11.8%, Blood 6.8% ★, Action 6.2%

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: Gore 21.7%, FPS 20.3%, Demons 14.2%, Blood 9.4% ★, Shooter 7.1%

The Ancient Gods – Part Two is the epic conclusion to the DOOM Slayer’s Saga and the second campaign expansion to the critically acclaimed DOOM Eternal.

Why similar: Gore 28.2%, FPS 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Demons 16.7%, Action 10.4%

DOOM® VFR brings the fast-paced, brutal gameplay fans of the series love to virtual reality. Play as a cybernetic survivor who is activated by the UAC to fight the demon invasion, maintain order, and prevent catastrophic failure at the Mars facility.

Why similar: Gore 30%, FPS 29.7%, Shooter 11%, Action 7.8%, Horror 5.2%

Serious Sam Fusion is a central hub for several existing Serious Sam games developed by Croteam. Cool new features, engine upgrades, patches and updates will be released to existing owners for FREE!

Why similar: Gore 26.1%, FPS 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 7%

The Ancient Gods – Part One is the first campaign expansion for the critically acclaimed DOOM Eternal.

Why similar: Gore 22.8%, FPS 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Action 11.4%, Fast-Paced 11.2%

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS which was Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001 and which scored overall of 87% on Metacritic!

Why similar: FPS 39.2%, Gore 17.2%, Classic 10.7% ★, Shooter 9.4%, Action 6%

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001!

Why similar: FPS 30%, Classic 19.8% ★, Gore 14.4%, Shooter 7.5%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Experience the Next Generation of the #1 Fighting Franchise. Mortal Kombat X combines unparalleled, cinematic presentation with all new gameplay.

Why similar: Gore 41.1%, Blood 23.6% ★, Multiplayer 11%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Action 6.5%

Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

Why similar: FPS 34.8%, Shooter 13.7%, Fast-Paced 12.7%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Sci-fi 7.4%

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.

Why similar: FPS 35%, Classic 20.4% ★, Shooter 11%, Gore 9.7%, Action 7.8%

Mortal Kombat is back and better than ever in the next evolution of the iconic franchise.

Why similar: Gore 39.8%, Blood 24.7% ★, Multiplayer 11.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Violent 5.6%

The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced co-op action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?

Why similar: Gore 18.2%, FPS 17.5%, Fast-Paced 16.9%, Demons 14.5%, Shooter 9.9%

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 29.9%, Demons 26.9%, Gore 12.1%, Action 9.8%, Classic 9.4% ★

Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.

Why similar: FPS 31.1%, Fast-Paced 20.9%, Demons 10.1%, Shooter 8.3%, Difficult 6.9%

Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion.

Why similar: FPS 29.7%, Multiplayer 15.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Gore 7.6%, First-Person 7.5%

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Shooter 22.4%, Blood 19.9% ★, Horror 18.8%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Action 7.1%

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 32.8%, Classic 18.9% ★, Gore 10.2%, Fast-Paced 8.8%, Multiplayer 8%

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: FPS 38.5%, Gore 18.4%, Shooter 18%, Action 12.8%, First-Person 9.1%