Games Like DOOM: The Dark Ages

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: Demons 18.7%, FPS 17.9%, Gore 16.5%, Fast-Paced 11.1%, Shooter 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its lightning-fast arena combat, resource-driven aggression, enormous demon roster, and spectacular Slayer power fantasy make it the closest match.

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

Why You'll Like It: The 2016 reboot delivers the same modern DOOM formula of kinetic gunplay, glory kills, heavy metal energy, and a campaign built around annihilating Hell's forces.

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

Why similar: Gore 23.6%, FPS 19.4%, Action 16.8%, Demons 10.8%, Fast-Paced 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This direct continuation expands Eternal's demanding demon arenas and lore-heavy conflict between the Slayer, Hell, and celestial powers.

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: Boomer Shooter 31.2% ★, FPS 24.2%, Demons 10.2%, Gore 9.9%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its chunky weapons, pixelated gore, heavy-metal attitude, and war against daemonic hordes make it an excellent retro-styled DOOM alternative.

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 27%, Demons 24.4%, FPS 20.7%, Action 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers more high-intensity Slayer combat, huge boss encounters, and apocalyptic fantasy spectacle closely aligned with The Dark Ages.

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: Demons 19%, FPS 16.8%, Gore 15.9%, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Shooter 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This demon-filled FPS centers on blasting through massive supernatural swarms with oversized weapons and similarly excessive gore.

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 24.3%, FPS 20.4%, Dark Fantasy 13.7%, Cinematic 12.8%, Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: It combines ferocious demon shooting, a metal soundtrack, and forward momentum, with rhythmic timing adding another layer to its combat flow.

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 22%, Demons 14.8%, Gore 13.7%, Boomer Shooter 13% ★, Fast-Paced 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its isolated, oppressive descent into Hell emphasizes demon combat and a darker horror mood that complements The Dark Ages' sinister side.

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 36.7%, Dark Fantasy 30.5%, Shooter 15.5%, First-Person 10.3%, Action 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person firearm combat, grim occult world, and dark-fantasy monster hunting closely fit The Dark Ages' medieval supernatural tone.

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 26.1%, Demons 16.8%, Boomer Shooter 13.1% ★, Gore 10.8%, Fast-Paced 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original demon-slaying campaigns remain essential for their fast, readable combat, iconic weaponry, and foundational Hell-on-Earth atmosphere.

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: Boomer Shooter 25.2% ★, FPS 21.1%, Dark Fantasy 15.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Gore 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: These foundational dark-fantasy first-person games offer spellcasting, monstrous foes, medieval environments, and a clear lineage to DOOM's fantasy direction.

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 20.9%, Boomer Shooter 20.3% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.1%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Shooter 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: This fantasy boomer shooter trades conventional guns for devastating magical weapons while retaining fast movement, secret hunting, and arena-like battles.

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: Boomer Shooter 28.4% ★, FPS 28.1%, Gore 15.2%, Shooter 7.4%, Fast-Paced 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This modern retro FPS combines classic DOOM-style level design with highly mobile combat, gory dismemberment, and satisfying arsenal progression.

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 16.9%, Demons 15.1%, Cinematic 12.3%, Gore 12.1%, Dragons 11.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: It pairs acrobatic first-person shooting with katana combat, finishers, and colorful demon encounters in a highly kinetic campaign.

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 21.9%, Gore 19.6%, Shooter 11.7%, Boomer Shooter 10% ★, Fast-Paced 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers explosive, ultraviolent first-person firefights, powerful movement options, and a dark supernatural campaign.

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: Cinematic 25.6%, Sci-fi 23.3%, Gore 22.7%, Action 17.8%, Adventure 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Although third-person, its brutal execution-heavy combat and overwhelming battles against monstrous hordes capture the same unstoppable-warrior fantasy.

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 34.7%, Gore 13.3%, Boomer Shooter 11.6% ★, Shooter 9.7%, Fast-Paced 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its bleak gothic-industrial settings, nailguns, grotesque enemies, and quick arena combat make it one of DOOM's closest historical cousins.

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 22.1%, Boomer Shooter 20.9% ★, Gore 20.8%, Fast-Paced 16.7%, Shooter 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its hyper-aggressive movement, healing-through-violence loop, and demand for stylish combat mastery appeal to players who enjoy DOOM's intensity.

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: Boomer Shooter 23.9% ★, FPS 22.9%, Gore 13.7%, Fast-Paced 11.9%, Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: Its occult horror setting, fast boomer-shooter movement, and vicious enemy encounters evoke classic DOOM while leaning further into rural gothic dread.

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: FPS 27.4%, Gore 27.2%, Shooter 10%, Fast-Paced 8.7%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It excels at frantic first-person combat against enormous enemy waves and rewards constant movement and indiscriminate firepower.

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 35.5%, Fast-Paced 24.6%, Shooter 16.1%, First-Person 12%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelite FPS features rapid dashes, explosive weapon combinations, and dense combat arenas built around relentless offensive pressure.

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 25.6%, Boomer Shooter 23.8% ★, Fast-Paced 10.3%, Shooter 9.7%, First-Person 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This Lovecraftian FPS uses aggressive shooting, grotesque transformations, and stylized gore to create a punchy horror-shooter campaign.

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 31.4%, Gore 24.3%, Shooter 14.7%, Action 9.8%, First-Person 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its grimdark industrial world, vicious first-person gunplay, and monster-filled missions make it a strong atmospheric match for a darker DOOM campaign.

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: Boomer Shooter 21.2% ★, FPS 19.5%, Demons 16.7%, Gore 13.5%, Shooter 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its exceptionally fast movement, oppressive body-horror visuals, and brutally violent gunplay suit players seeking an even harsher boomer-shooter experience.

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 36.2%, Gore 24.2%, FPS 16.8%, First-Person 9.7%, Atmospheric 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person melee, ranged weapons, and savage battles against Chaos-corrupted hordes recreate the medieval war-against-monsters side of The Dark Ages.

Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.

Why similar: FPS 29.9%, Boomer Shooter 27.1% ★, Fast-Paced 15.1%, Shooter 13.9%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This fantasy FPS replaces guns with magical staves and artifacts while preserving rapid strafing, projectile dodging, and room-clearing combat.

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: Boomer Shooter 35.5% ★, FPS 31.1%, Shooter 11.1%, First-Person 7.6%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its retro FPS foundation, supernatural enemies, ludicrous weapon variety, and constant momentum make it a strong action-first alternative.

The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.4% ★, FPS 33%, Shooter 14.7%, First-Person 10.4%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its old-school maze-like levels, supernatural foes, fast strafing, and absurdly powerful weaponry provide a classic FPS companion to DOOM.

Discover a new breed of Action-RPG game powered by an enhanced version of the Source™ Engine by Valve. Set in the Might & Magic® universe, players will experience ferocious combat in a dark and immersive fantasy environment. Swords, Stealth, Sorcery. Choose your way to kill.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 33.8%, First-Person 23.5%, Action 14.6%, Gore 12.5%, Story Rich 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person dark-fantasy combat emphasizes swords, magic, environmental kills, and vicious close-quarters encounters in a medieval world.

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 33.4%, Demons 17.1%, Gore 13%, Shooter 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.3%

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 33.1%, Gore 22.3%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 8.2%, First-Person 6.8%

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 36.9%, Gore 17.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 8.1%, First-Person 6.7%

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: Boomer Shooter 25.9% ★, FPS 24.8%, Gore 14.5%, Action 8.1%, Dark Fantasy 8.1%

Their Flesh Is Your Weapon. Mortal Shell II is a standalone sequel action-RPG with adrenaline-charged, high-stakes combat. Possess warrior Shells, dethrone false gods, redeem a ravaged world.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 40.8%, Gore 12.1%, Lore-Rich 10.4%, Action 8.7%, Demons 8.1%

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 32.3%, Boomer Shooter 16.1% ★, Gore 10.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%

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 34.9%, Gore 19.6%, Fast-Paced 17%, Shooter 9%, First-Person 6%

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 17.1%, Gore 16.7%, Demons 16.4%, Boomer Shooter 12.7% ★, Fast-Paced 7.8%

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 26.4%, Boomer Shooter 23.7% ★, Gore 11.1%, Fast-Paced 10.3%, Shooter 9.2%

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: Boomer Shooter 20.2% ★, FPS 20.2%, Demons 13.9%, Gore 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 10.3%

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 30.3%, Gore 21.8%, Shooter 9.4%, Action 7.2%, First-Person 7.1%

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: FPS 29.6%, Gore 28.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 10.2%, Sci-fi 8.1%

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

Why similar: FPS 34.8%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Shooter 10.8%, Cinematic 8.5%, Action 7.2%

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

Why similar: Gore 23.5%, FPS 21.7%, Demons 14.5%, Shooter 7.5%, Boomer Shooter 6.2% ★

The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination.

Why similar: FPS 24.2%, Boomer Shooter 24.1% ★, Shooter 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.6%, First-Person 8.2%

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

Why similar: Demons 22%, FPS 17.2%, Gore 15.1%, Boomer Shooter 14.8% ★, Fast-Paced 10.4%

Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in a first-person, single-player adventure. The year is 1937, sinister forces are scouring the globe for the secret to an ancient power connected to the Great Circle, and only one person can stop them - Indiana Jones™.

Why similar: First-Person 29.2%, Story Rich 25.3%, FPS 17.4%, Action 12.6%, Singleplayer 8.7%

Venture into a handcrafted world where ruins whisper of past cataclysms. Master the art of sword and sorcery and forge your path with relics, spells and choices that shape who you become in this first-person RPG.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 35.3%, Gore 28.8%, First-Person 14.4%, Action 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.1%

A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS. Become the Blood Reaver in solo or 4-player co-op. Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons. Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.

Why similar: Demons 24.7%, FPS 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 17%, Gore 12.6%, Shooter 9.1%

A retro FPS set in a faux norse-celtic fantasy world in the midst of a war with the dead. Grab an axe, get revenge.

Why similar: FPS 30.7%, Dark Fantasy 12.9%, Boomer Shooter 11.1% ★, Shooter 11%, Gore 10.8%

Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930’s with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first person shooter.

Why similar: FPS 24.1%, Boomer Shooter 22.2% ★, Gore 16.3%, Shooter 10.3%, First-Person 7.8%

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: Boomer Shooter 20.7% ★, Demons 17%, FPS 16.7%, Gore 11.6%, Fast-Paced 11.1%

Pragmata is a unique, sci-fi action-adventure game from Capcom. Follow Hugh, a member of an ill-fated investigation team, and Diana, a young android, as they navigate a lunar facility taken over by rogue AI in search of a way to Earth.

Why similar: Sci-fi 49.1%, Action 23%, Story Rich 14.1%, Singleplayer 7%, Adventure 6.8%

Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before, faithfully remastered and optimized for PC.

Why similar: Shooter 44.7%, Action 26.9%, Gore 18.7%, Singleplayer 6.5%, Violent 3.1%

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 34.6%, Gore 16.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Fast-Paced 8%

Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral!

Why similar: FPS 24.7%, Boomer Shooter 22.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Shooter 9.9%, First-Person 7.8%

A whole new breed of survival horror emerges with Cronos: The New Dawn. Survive the brutal wastelands of the future, fight nightmarish merging creatures and jump back in time to harvest souls as you seek to uncover the origins of the apocalypse that wiped out humanity.

Why similar: Gore 35.1%, Sci-fi 23.7%, Story Rich 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.8%, Action 10.6%