Games Like DOOM Eternal

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: Demons 19.1%, FPS 18%, Gore 16.6%, Fast-Paced 10.9%, Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the Slayer power fantasy and large-scale demon combat while leaning into a heavier but still intensely aggressive single-player rhythm.

Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.

Why similar: Gore 18%, FPS 16.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Fast-Paced 13.4%, Demons 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: The 2016 reboot is the clearest predecessor to Eternal, with the same push-forward arena combat, brutal finishers, and heavy-metal demon slaughter.

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 27%, Gore 20.7%, FPS 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Boomer Shooter 7.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: If you love Eternal's demand for speed, weapon swapping, and constant aggression, this turns those ideas up to absurd levels.

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: Demons 30.9%, FPS 30.3%, Shooter 14.2%, First-Person 9%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: This pairs demonic arena shooting with a pounding metal soundtrack and rewards the same forward momentum, just synced to the beat.

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 21.4%, Fast-Paced 18%, Gore 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 9%, Boomer Shooter 8.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its wall-running, chainsaw-leg carnage, and breakneck gunplay capture Eternal's mobility-driven, combo-heavy rush.

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 18.8%, FPS 15.8%, Fast-Paced 14.4%, Violent 12.2%, Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: Though more military-horror than demonic, it delivers the same relentless pacing, gory close-range violence, and aggressive combat flow.

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: Fast-Paced 21.2%, FPS 18.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Gore 14.8%, Boomer Shooter 8.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its speed, bunny-hopping freedom, and relentless encounter design make it one of the best non-DOOM pure-action FPS campaigns.

Take an adrenaline-fueled journey through a mythical Japanese realm in the Definitive Edition of Shadow Warrior 3, packed with new features, and enjoy an ultraviolent blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and spectacular free-running movement.

Why similar: FPS 25.5%, Gore 24.2%, Demons 19.4%, Shooter 12.2%, First-Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its compact arenas, grappling-hook mobility, big finishers, and nonstop weapon cycling feel heavily inspired by modern DOOM.

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 25.7%, Gore 18.5%, Boomer Shooter 12.1% ★, Fast-Paced 9.9%, Violent 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It modernizes classic DOOM-style level design and chunky weapons with huge gore and a very similar 'always move, always kill' feel.

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 27%, Boomer Shooter 16.2% ★, Gore 14.1%, Shooter 9.6%, Demons 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a chunky, ultraviolent retro shooter built around sprinting into hordes and deleting them with oversized weapons.

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 24.5%, Gore 23.2%, Violent 14%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: It is more story-driven, but its loud weapons, gore, and refusal to let you hide for long make it a strong modern AAA alternative.

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 29%, Fast-Paced 13.5%, Gore 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Shooter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original's speed, movement freedom, and id Software combat DNA make it a natural fit if you want Eternal's roots in raw form.

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 27.3%, Great Soundtrack 16.6%, Fast-Paced 12.2%, Gore 12.1%, Shooter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its brisk sci-fi firefights, chunky arsenal, and classic id tempo make it another strong pick for players who like Eternal's fundamentals.

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 37.2%, Great Soundtrack 21.8%, Shooter 11%, Fast-Paced 10.4%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Eternal, it pushes you to stay aggressive against demons and juggle movement with weapon timing, only through a rhythm-shooter twist.

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 18.8%, Demons 17.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Boomer Shooter 12.4% ★, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It trades resource management for bigger hordes, but the constant strafing, crowd-clearing, and over-the-top firepower hit a similar adrenaline zone.

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 26.4%, Gore 21.8%, Fast-Paced 12%, Action 9%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers demon-heavy arenas, huge guns, and a very similar loop of circle-strafing through grotesque hordes at full speed.

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: Gore 26.3%, FPS 25.6%, Violent 16.2%, Shooter 12.8%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Wall-running, grappling, dashing, and hyper-mobile gunfights give it a strong DOOM Eternal-style movement-combat flavor.

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 23.8%, FPS 18.1%, Fast-Paced 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Violent 10%

Why You'll Like It: If what you want most is overwhelming numbers of enemies and nonstop trigger-holding, this delivers that bombastic excess.

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 18.9%, Gore 15.7%, Fast-Paced 13.4%, Demons 11%, Violent 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is slower and moodier than Eternal, yet the demon roster, weapon feel, and isolated single-player carnage make it an easy crossover pick.

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 27%, FPS 22.4%, Violent 15.5%, Shooter 7.6%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This focuses on stylish, in-your-face shooting and rewards aggressive kills instead of cautious cover play.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 34.8%, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Violent 12.1%, First-Person 7.9%, Difficult 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is melee-focused rather than gun-focused, but the first-person speed, precision, and relentless pressure feel very close to Eternal's intensity.

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: Fast-Paced 32.1%, FPS 30.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Post-apocalyptic 7.9%, Multiplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its sprint-heavy movement, fast weapon swapping, and colorful high-speed firefights scratch a similar mechanical itch despite the roguelite format.

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: Fast-Paced 37.9%, FPS 25.2%, Shooter 12.2%, Difficult 8.8%, First-Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It channels Eternal's arena intensity into a roguelite structure, with fast dashes, heavy weapon synergy, and constant pressure.

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 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 16.4%, Demons 11.5%, Gore 11.4%, Fast-Paced 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: These classics are less acrobatic than Eternal, but they remain essential if you want the pure demon-slaying foundation that modern DOOM builds on.

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

Why similar: FPS 55.9%, Shooter 22.2%, First-Person 11%, Action 4.6%, Horror 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark-fantasy guns, dodge-heavy combat, and demanding first-person duels appeal to Eternal players who enjoy mastery and aggression.

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: Fast-Paced 28.6%, FPS 26.2%, Demons 9.9%, Difficult 7.9%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This distills the 'never stop moving or you die' side of DOOM Eternal into a brutally pure survival FPS.

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 28.1%, Gore 17.3%, Boomer Shooter 15.1% ★, Shooter 12.8%, Violent 10%

Why You'll Like It: Its vicious gun feedback, explosive crowd control, and old-school pacing make it a great fit for anyone craving more visceral FPS combat.

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 32.4%, Shooter 16.3%, Boomer Shooter 14.4% ★, First-Person 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This fantasy boomer shooter shares DOOM's momentum, arena awareness, and weapon juggling, just with magical arsenals instead of shotguns.

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 31.8%, Violent 20.6%, Boomer Shooter 16.5% ★, Shooter 12%, First-Person 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Fast movement, absurd weapon variety, and nonstop splatter make this a strong pick if Eternal's violence and tempo are what hooked you.

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: Fast-Paced 21.9%, Gore 17.2%, FPS 14.3%, Violent 11.7%, Shooter 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Beneath the weird humor is a surprisingly sharp, fast retro shooter with air-dashing, vertical combat, and chunky weapons.

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 29.1%, Gore 14.9%, Demons 12.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.8%

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: FPS 23.6%, Post-apocalyptic 13.9%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%, Gore 8.6%, Shooter 8.3%

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: Fast-Paced 21.3%, Gore 16.9%, FPS 13.5%, Demons 13.1%, Violent 8.1%

As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival against an unrelenting enemy, you may discover that the only way to defeat them...is to become one of them.

Why similar: FPS 29.1%, Gore 18.3%, Fast-Paced 14.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 5.3%

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 24.2%, Violent 17.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.1%, Demons 14.2%, FPS 14.1%

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

Why similar: Gore 20.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.1%, Fast-Paced 13.4%, FPS 12.4%, Violent 11.7%

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 25.8%, Fast-Paced 25.1%, Gore 17.6%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Violent 7%

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

Why similar: Gore 23.8%, FPS 16.4%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Fast-Paced 9.8%, Demons 9.5%

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 34.7%, Gore 21.7%, Shooter 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Action 7%

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

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 32.8%, Demons 24.6%, Gore 11.3%, Violent 11.3%, Action 9.3%

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 24%, Gore 18.7%, Violent 13.5%, Boomer Shooter 11.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 8%

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 23.3%, Violent 17.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 7.4%

Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.2%, FPS 16.9%, Gore 15%, Violent 11%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

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: Gore 19.1%, FPS 14.9%, Fast-Paced 14.7%, Violent 13.3%, Demons 12.2%

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is the first modern co-op Wolfenstein adventure. Team up with a friend or play solo as one of BJ Blazkowicz’s twin daughters and wield a powerful arsenal of new weapons, gadgets, and abilities to liberate Paris from the Nazis.

Why similar: FPS 24.7%, Gore 21.9%, Violent 16.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%, Shooter 7.7%

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Why similar: Gore 31.6%, Multiplayer 26.4%, Action 17.9%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Adventure 4.3%

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 34%, FPS 23.6%, Shooter 8.8%, Multiplayer 7.8%, First-Person 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 30.1%, Fast-Paced 18%, Shooter 12.3%, Multiplayer 8.6%, First-Person 6.5%

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

Why similar: Gore 47%, Violent 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 10.3%, Multiplayer 9.7%, Action 5.4%

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 27.1%, Great Soundtrack 22.5%, Shooter 9.3%, First-Person 7.3%, Sci-fi 6.7%

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 21.9%, Fast-Paced 19.5%, Gore 19.5%, Demons 13%, Boomer Shooter 10% ★

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: Gore 31.7%, Violent 16.7%, Shooter 16.1%, Sci-fi 12%, Horror 8.8%

The critically-acclaimed and award-winning FPS franchise is back! Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer action, Painkiller Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end...

Why similar: Gore 32.2%, FPS 26.4%, Violent 13.6%, Action 9.9%, Shooter 7.8%

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 34.9%, Fast-Paced 15.6%, Gore 13%, Multiplayer 8.6%, Shooter 8.1%