Games Like DOOM Eternal: The Ancient Gods - Part One

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: Action 24.1%, Gore 23.6%, Violent 19.2%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, FPS 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: The direct conclusion to the expansion, offering the same high-difficulty arena combat.

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 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.3%, Fast-Paced 13.8%, FPS 12.7%, Violent 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: The base game that established the core mechanics of resource-based combat and fast-paced movement.

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 22.8%, FPS 16.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.8%, Action 11.4%, Fast-Paced 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: The modern revival of the series that introduced the glory kill system and heavy metal atmosphere.

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 29.7%, FPS 22.7%, Great Soundtrack 18.7%, Difficult 11%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers the most similar high-speed, movement-focused combat loop that rewards aggression and precision.

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 25.5%, Gore 24.2%, Violent 14.1%, Action 12.7%, Fast-Paced 8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern retro-shooters that emphasizes visceral gore and satisfying, fast-paced gunplay.

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 21.1%, Gore 14.9%, Fast-Paced 14.3%, Action 13.8%, Violent 12%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast shooter featuring a chainsaw leg and cybernetic movement that matches the intensity of DOOM Eternal.

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 33.5%, Action 24.9%, Demons 18.7%, Shooter 12.8%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS that perfectly captures the heavy metal intensity and demon-slaying spirit of the DOOM franchise.

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 26.5%, Fast-Paced 24.1%, Great Soundtrack 22.1%, Action 12.5%, Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, classic-inspired shooter that captures the dark, oppressive atmosphere and fluid movement of 90s icons.

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 25%, Violent 18%, FPS 15.7%, Fast-Paced 11.6%, Action 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-octane, slow-motion combat and intense gore that mirrors the visceral satisfaction of DOOM's finishers.

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 25.4%, FPS 16.2%, Action 13.9%, Violent 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive, overwhelming hordes of enemies that require constant movement and heavy firepower.

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 30.4%, Gore 20.9%, Action 16.2%, Violent 12.8%, Shooter 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced retro-shooter that makes you feel like an unstoppable force of destruction.

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: Gore 23.5%, Action 21.8%, FPS 19.9%, Violent 16.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, fast-paced shooter built on the original Quake engine that demands high skill and reflexes.

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

Why similar: Gore 29.5%, FPS 15.8%, Action 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Fast-Paced 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arena-shooter that shares the same DNA of fighting through waves of hellish enemies in confined spaces.

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 40.2%, Action 31.2%, Shooter 16.4%, First-Person 9.4%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced movement shooter with high-fantasy weaponry that emphasizes mobility and aggressive combat.

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 31.9%, Action 22.1%, Great Soundtrack 17.7%, Difficult 10.4%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based shooter that forces you to synchronize your movement and shooting with a heavy metal soundtrack.

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: Gore 25.4%, FPS 21.5%, Action 18.7%, Demons 12.5%, Fast-Paced 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: An upcoming title that continues the high-octane legacy of the modern DOOM series.

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 36.7%, Action 22.6%, FPS 21.7%, Demons 7.4%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fluid, fast-paced gunplay with visceral melee combat in a way that feels very similar to DOOM's loop.

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: Gore 19.9%, FPS 18.5%, Action 18%, Violent 13.4%, Fast-Paced 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, atmospheric demon-slaying experience that bridges the gap between old-school and modern DOOM.

Selaco is a brand new original shooter inspired by classics, featuring thrilling action set pieces, destructibility, smart enemies and a fleshed out story taking place within an immersive game world.

Why similar: Gore 26.4%, FPS 22.2%, Fast-Paced 20.3%, Action 15.6%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical yet incredibly fast-paced shooter with advanced AI and destructible environments that reward aggressive play.

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 21.5%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Gore 15.2%, Action 10.8%, Fast-Paced 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive classic experience that defines the genre of fast-paced, corridor-based demon slaughter.

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 27.7%, Gore 22.5%, Action 19.1%, Violent 14.6%, Shooter 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, fast-paced shooter with highly satisfying gunplay and a gritty, dark aesthetic.

PERISH is a stylish 1-4 player FPS with a cross to bear. Slay hordes of creatures on the black sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to craven priests. Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.

Why similar: Gore 27.6%, Violent 20.9%, Action 15%, FPS 12%, Demons 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging co-op arena shooter that focuses on intense, high-stakes combat against mythological horrors.

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 30.7%, Gore 18.2%, Action 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Fast-Paced 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: The grandfather of fast-paced arena shooters, providing the foundation for the movement mechanics found in modern titles.

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 27.4%, Action 23.2%, Gore 20.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.3%, Violent 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential horde-shooter experience that prioritizes movement and crowd control.

HROT is a single-player retro FPS set in a small socialist country neighboring Soviet Union (Czechoslovakia) after an unspecified disaster in 1986. Those times were dark and terrifying and so is the game.

Why similar: FPS 30.1%, Gore 23.2%, Violent 17.5%, Action 14.4%, Shooter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shooter that captures the gritty, oppressive atmosphere and fast movement of early 90s FPS games.

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 23.8%, Action 20%, Violent 17.7%, FPS 13.3%, Fast-Paced 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, no-nonsense tribute to 90s shooters that focuses entirely on speed and gore.

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: Fast-Paced 22.2%, Gore 20.7%, FPS 19.4%, Violent 15.8%, Action 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, classic-style FPS with excellent level design and a focus on pure, unadulterated shooting.

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 33.6%, Violent 32.4%, Action 16.5%, Shooter 10.4%, First-Person 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic looter-shooter that blends fast-paced combat with a wide variety of weapons and upgrades.

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 32%, Gore 21%, Action 19.1%, Shooter 8%, Demons 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A more horror-focused take on the franchise that still provides the core demon-slaying satisfaction.

Putrefaction 2: Rumble in the hometown is a stand-alone campaign for Putrefaction 2: Void Walker, with new levels and enemies to fight. You can play this game without purchasing original Putrefaction 2.

Why similar: Gore 31.2%, Violent 24.2%, Action 17.3%, FPS 11.1%, Fast-Paced 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie shooter that focuses on fast-paced, gory combat in a surreal and hostile environment.

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

Why similar: Gore 22%, Violent 16.1%, FPS 15.3%, Fast-Paced 13.8%, Action 9.6%

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 29.6%, Action 21.2%, Violent 21.1%, FPS 18.6%, Shooter 5.8%

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 31.4%, Action 26.5%, FPS 19.7%, Violent 15.1%, Shooter 4.8%

Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.

Why similar: Gore 24%, Action 20.3%, Violent 18.6%, Fast-Paced 11.3%, FPS 11.3%

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: Gore 23.5%, Fast-Paced 18.1%, FPS 14.4%, Violent 12.8%, Action 12.6%

DOOMED is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.

Why similar: Action 23.4%, Gore 17.9%, Violent 13.9%, FPS 11.3%, Great Soundtrack 11%

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

Why similar: Gore 25.8%, Action 22.6%, Difficult 18.6%, Demons 14.6%, Shooter 10.3%

Old school classics with the new twist.

Why similar: Action 32%, Gore 21.6%, Violent 16.8%, FPS 8%, Fast-Paced 6.6%

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: Action 28.2%, Gore 24.5%, FPS 22.9%, Fast-Paced 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 5.9%

Welcome to a world of pain. Heaven is once again in danger and threatened by a reckless army of hell spawn monsters - and they will stop at nothing.

Why similar: Action 29.8%, Gore 26.8%, Violent 19.3%, FPS 14.5%, Shooter 7.4%

Dead Purge: Outbreak is a modern first-person shooter set in an unforgiving post-apocalyptic world where every minute can be your last.

Why similar: Gore 30.2%, Violent 23.4%, Action 15.6%, FPS 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

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 20.4%, Gore 18.6%, FPS 16.3%, Violent 15.8%, Action 11.4%

Gorytale is a fast-paced, adrenaline-rushed FPS shooter set in a candy land, that is so damn sweet it could be called someone’s Hell

Why similar: Violent 30.6%, Gore 28.5%, Great Soundtrack 16.1%, Action 16%, Difficult 6.3%

Dynamic, hardcore and explosive action on the passage with a bunch of weapons, enemies and bosses.

Why similar: Action 28.6%, Gore 19%, Fast-Paced 13.8%, Violent 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 13.4%

Pangeon is a single player roguelike inspired by dungeon crawler classics. Dive right into a dungeon on a suicide mission to kill all the monsters.

Why similar: Action 42.8%, Gore 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 15.9%, Violent 13.7%, Demons 7.2%

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 19.4%, Difficult 17.1%, Fast-Paced 16.1%, Action 15.9%, Violent 12.8%

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 25.1%, Gore 22.7%, Fast-Paced 19.7%, Violent 10.1%, Action 9%

Possessed is a fast-paced story driven survival first person shooter spread across 3 action-packed regions. It features witty characters, terrifying creatures and a strong focus on physics and world interaction.

Why similar: Gore 28.6%, Violent 20.4%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, FPS 14.2%, Action 13.4%

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: Action 25.9%, FPS 25.1%, Gore 19.9%, Violent 15.5%, Shooter 8.7%

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 24.4%, Fast-Paced 21.5%, Difficult 18.3%, Action 13.9%, Gore 7%

Slain: Back from Hell. A heavy metal inspired arcade combat with puzzle elements and gore galore. Stunning visuals and true old school gameplay accompanied by the most metal soundtrack you've ever heard.

Why similar: Gore 35.2%, Action 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 20.4%, Difficult 15%, Violent 5.7%

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 26.1%, Violent 19.4%, Gore 18.1%, Fast-Paced 13.7%, Action 12.5%

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

Why similar: Gore 26.4%, Action 23.5%, FPS 21.9%, Fast-Paced 10.4%, Violent 9.3%

DESYNC is an intense single-player first person action game that begs you to play dangerously and creatively. Eliminate your opponents as you perform violent attack sequences using the explosive digital weaponry and lethal side-arms at your disposal.

Why similar: Action 30.7%, Great Soundtrack 23.4%, FPS 17%, Difficult 10.5%, Shooter 10.3%

Battle never ceases in the realm known as Hell. This time around it's a battle for the freedom of your very soul. Will you be able to escape from the prison hidden in the darkest deepest chasm of Hell? Do you have enough courage to travel through the most dangerous and twisted areas, infamous for their unsafety, even among demons...

Why similar: Action 30.7%, Gore 30.1%, Violent 18.2%, FPS 13.3%, Shooter 5.4%

Includes original Blood II: The Chosen and add-on package The Nightmare LevelsAn immersive atmosphere full of dark humor and exciting actionFour playable characters and wide variety of weapons

Why similar: Action 30%, Gore 22%, FPS 19.8%, Violent 16.2%, Shooter 8.1%

A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

Why similar: Gore 27.6%, Action 23.8%, Violent 16.9%, FPS 16.7%, Shooter 8%

The Guard of Dungeon - This is the mad first-person shooter. The Unknown Alien Force (UAF) wants to enslave Our World. Only the Hero can save the Planet from UAF invaders.

Why similar: Action 30.2%, Gore 19.3%, FPS 12.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.1%, Violent 10.5%