Games Like 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: Gore 17.9%, FPS 16.3%, Great Soundtrack 15.6%, Fast-Paced 13.3%, Demons 12.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its direct sequel expands DOOM (2016)'s high-speed demon-slaying with even more mobility, weapons, arena combat, and brutal finishers.

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 21.8%, Demons 19.5%, Gore 18.2%, Fast-Paced 8.3%, Shooter 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This modern DOOM entry retains the series' savage demon combat and heavy-metal atmosphere while adding a more grounded shield-and-melee combat style.

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: Gore 23.6%, FPS 21.1%, Fast-Paced 21%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Shooter 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its breakneck movement, weapon swapping, gore-driven healing, and score-chasing combat capture DOOM's most aggressive impulses.

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 33.8%, Demons 29.2%, Shooter 15.3%, First-Person 8.7%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It pairs demon-blasting FPS combat and metal aesthetics with rhythm-based shooting that makes every kill feel tied to the soundtrack.

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 32.3%, Gore 20.8%, Shooter 8.7%, Fast-Paced 7.4%, Boomer Shooter 7.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: This modern retro FPS combines chunky weapons, huge amounts of blood, secret-filled levels, and relentless alien and demon-like hordes.

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 28.2%, Fast-Paced 14.5%, Gore 14.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its extreme mobility, oversized arsenal, cyberpunk carnage, and frantic arena encounters make it ideal for players who love DOOM's speed.

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

Why similar: Gore 22.8%, FPS 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.8%, Classic 10.7% ★, Demons 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This classic is built around fast strafing, huge supernatural enemy swarms, brutal weapons, and gothic demon-slaying arenas.

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 33.7%, Gore 16.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Demons 10.3%, Boomer Shooter 9.4% ★

Why You'll Like It: It delivers retro-styled FPS action centered on mowing through daemonic hordes with explosive Space Marine weaponry.

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 25%, FPS 21.3%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Fast-Paced 8.8%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: It matches DOOM's nonstop forward momentum with enormous enemy hordes, loud weapons, and chaotic arena battles.

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 26.4%, Classic 18.9% ★, Gore 12%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It combines oppressive gothic horror, fast movement, projectile-heavy gunfights, and eldritch monsters in a classic id Software FPS.

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 21.2%, Gore 15.1%, Fast-Paced 14.4%, Great Soundtrack 14%, Classic 8.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: This fast, dark, and violent retro shooter offers demonic enemies, powerful weapons, secret hunting, and fluid movement.

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 26.5%, Classic 16.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Gore 10.6%, Fast-Paced 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its alien-war setting, rapid weapon-based combat, and industrial sci-fi atmosphere make it a foundational cousin to modern DOOM.

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 29.5%, FPS 24.8%, Demons 13.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Multiplayer 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its bloody first-person combat blends firearms, melee weapons, demons, fast traversal, and extensive co-op-friendly action.

RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything.

Why similar: FPS 34.9%, Gore 29.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 7.1%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its kinetic gunplay, forceful abilities, aerial movement, and explosive encounters evoke DOOM's aggressive combat flow in an open world.

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 21.7%, Classic 16.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Gore 10.7%, Demons 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original games remain essential for their maze-like levels, demon hordes, keycard progression, and foundational run-and-gun combat.

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 32.5%, Gore 26.1%, Shooter 11.8%, Action 6.2%, First-Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its monster-filled Nazi fortress campaign offers fast, visceral shooting and a pulpy supernatural tone close to DOOM's combat intensity.

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 31.1%, Gore 26.6%, Shooter 9.9%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares DOOM's modern id Software gun feel, graphic violence, powerful weapons, and ferocious close-range firefights.

Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

Why similar: FPS 38.1%, Fast-Paced 23.8%, Shooter 14%, Multiplayer 5.7%, Sci-fi 5%

Why You'll Like It: This highly mobile roguelite FPS emphasizes dashing, rapid weapon use, escalating enemy waves, and repeatable high-energy runs.

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 20.4%, Gore 15.1%, Classic 14.8% ★, Demons 10%, Fast-Paced 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This darker classic DOOM installment offers a more oppressive horror mood while preserving the series' direct demon-killing action.

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%, Gore 12.5%, Classic 11.9% ★, Demons 10.1%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Although slower and more horror-focused than DOOM (2016), it delivers the same Mars-base setting, demons, and heavy sci-fi weaponry.

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 37.8%, Shooter 18.3%, First-Person 11.4%, Sci-fi 11.1%, Boomer Shooter 7.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural arsenal, occult environments, and fast arena combat translate the DOOM formula into a dark fantasy setting.

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 21.5%, Demons 17%, Shooter 14.3%, First-Person 9%, Sci-fi 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This standalone Serious Sam campaign doubles down on massive hordes, absurd firepower, and nonstop old-school FPS momentum.

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 31.6%, Fast-Paced 28.7%, Shooter 14.8%, First-Person 9.3%, Difficult 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its cyberpunk roguelite structure centers on rapid arena combat, explosive firearms, mobility tools, and aggressive build experimentation.

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 21.7%, FPS 20.5%, Fast-Paced 11.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its ultra-violent close-quarters firefights, slow-motion combat, and brutal enemy encounters offer a different but similarly intense power fantasy.

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 34.2%, Gore 19.5%, Shooter 15%, Boomer Shooter 8.7% ★, First-Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its oppressive horror atmosphere and tactical arsenal make for a blood-soaked retro shooter that rewards aggressive but deliberate combat.

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: FPS 24.6%, Gore 20.1%, Demons 15.2%, Shooter 11.4%, First-Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This extremely fast and gruesome indie FPS channels the relentless speed, hostile arenas, and grotesque enemy design of classic DOOM-inspired shooters.

Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and unearthly abilities, and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel.

Why similar: FPS 33%, Fast-Paced 17.4%, Shooter 12.9%, First-Person 9.3%, Boomer Shooter 6.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: This Lovecraftian boomer shooter features grotesque monsters, aggressive gunplay, upgrades, and a dark comic-book visual style.

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: Gore 30.6%, FPS 28.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 7%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on spectacularly violent gunfights, kick-based crowd control, and creative kill combinations that suit DOOM's explosive spirit.

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 38.8%, Gore 18.4%, Classic 10.7% ★, Shooter 9.3%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Its old-school formula of circle-strafing through enormous monster hordes is a strong mechanical match for DOOM's arena battles.

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 20.7%, FPS 19.2%, Fast-Paced 17.8%, Shooter 13.3%, First-Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: This irreverent boomer shooter delivers hyperactive movement, surreal levels, absurd weaponry, and gore-heavy combat.

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 25.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Classic 13.1% ★, Shooter 8.6%, Sci-fi 6.4%

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 24.2%, FPS 22.5%, Classic 17.1% ★, Shooter 8.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%

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 38.7%, Gore 21.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.8%, Action 6.5%

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%, Gore 20%, Action 7.7%, Fast-Paced 7.4%, Demons 6%

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 28.9%, Gore 19.2%, Fast-Paced 18.5%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Shooter 7.6%

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 29.2%, FPS 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Demons 16.2%, Action 10.3%

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 26.8%, FPS 21.5%, Demons 14.8%, Shooter 7.5%, Multiplayer 7.1%

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

Why similar: Gore 24.2%, FPS 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 15.2%, Action 11.1%, Fast-Paced 10.6%

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 27.3%, FPS 22.9%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 7.5%, Shooter 6.9%

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 33.1%, FPS 28.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 7.5%, Horror 4.9%

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 32.6%, Gore 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Demons 8%, Action 7.2%

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

Why similar: FPS 29.8%, Multiplayer 15%, Shooter 13%, Gore 8.5%, First-Person 7.2%

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 19.1%, FPS 17%, Fast-Paced 16.1%, Demons 14%, Shooter 9.7%

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 34.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Fast-Paced 13%, Multiplayer 9.5%, Sci-fi 7.2%

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 33.5%, Classic 20.4% ★, Gore 10.9%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 7.6%

Apogee Software and Interceptor Entertainment proudly present the rebirth of the cult-classic first-person shooter, “Rise of the Triad”. Bigger, better and more ludicrous than ever before.

Why similar: FPS 31.2%, Gore 19.8%, Fast-Paced 17.5%, Shooter 7.6%, Multiplayer 5%

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

Why similar: Gore 59.4%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Action 7.5%, Violent 6.1%

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 26.6%, Gore 21.3%, Fast-Paced 14.4%, Demons 13.3%, Shooter 7.2%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 30.6%, Demons 26%, Gore 12.8%, Action 9.7%, Classic 9.3% ★

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

Why similar: Gore 58.8%, Multiplayer 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 10.7%, Violent 6.6%, Action 6.3%

Halo: Campaign Evolved is a faithful yet modernized remake of Halo: Combat Evolved’s campaign, rebuilt from the ground up.

Why similar: FPS 42.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.3%, Action 6.8%

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 32.5%, Classic 19% ★, Gore 10.9%, Fast-Paced 8.8%, Multiplayer 7.7%