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 16.6%, Fast-Paced 10.9%, Shooter 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the closest overall match to The Dark Ages with hyper-aggressive arena combat, demon-slaying, brutal finishers, and a similarly maximal sense of spectacle.

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 21.7%, Demons 19.5%, Gore 18.3%, Fast-Paced 8.2%, Shooter 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the direct foundation for The Dark Ages’ combat style, offering fast, vicious single-player demon killing built around momentum, gore, and weapon mastery.

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 24.2%, FPS 20.3%, Dark Fantasy 13.8%, Cinematic 12.9%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its demonic setting, thunderous metal energy, and push-forward FPS combat make it a natural fit for anyone who wants more stylish hellslaying.

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 34.8%, Gore 13.4%, Boomer Shooter 11.3% ★, Shooter 9.7%, Fast-Paced 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark gothic atmosphere, monstrous enemies, and heavy old-school FPS combat make it one of the best tonal cousins to DOOM’s medieval hell aesthetic.

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 22.2%, Gore 21%, Boomer Shooter 20.8% ★, Fast-Paced 16.6%, Shooter 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It channels the same bloodthirsty, movement-heavy demon massacre fantasy, just pushed into an even more arcade-intense direction.

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 36.4%, Dark Fantasy 31%, Shooter 15.1%, First-Person 10.5%, Action 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: This one leans harder into dark fantasy, but its first-person gunplay, grim world, and monster-hunting vibe strongly echo The Dark Ages’ mood.

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%, Gore 22.4%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 8.2%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its brutal single-player shooting, chunky weapons, and medieval-castle occult flavor give it a surprisingly close feel to DOOM’s heavier campaign style.

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 36.8%, Gore 17.6%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 8%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Although less fantasy-driven, it nails the same cinematic, single-player, high-impact FPS pacing that makes modern DOOM so satisfying.

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 20.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 18.3%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Shooter 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: If the medieval dark-fantasy side of The Dark Ages is what grabs you most, this is one of the purest first-person power fantasies in that space.

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 19.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Boomer Shooter 9.9% ★, Fast-Paced 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It trades demons for paramilitary horror, but the ferocity, gore, speed, and overwhelming combat intensity are absolutely in DOOM’s wheelhouse.

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 34.3%, Gore 24.3%, Demons 11.5%, Action 9.9%, First-Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It mixes first-person gunplay, melee brutality, demons, and over-the-top violence in a way that overlaps nicely with The Dark Ages’ savage tone.

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 23.7% ★, FPS 23%, Gore 13.8%, Fast-Paced 11.8%, Shooter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its relentless pacing, oppressive dark atmosphere, and old-school FPS brutality make it a great alternative for players who want raw combat over cutscenes.

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 28.3% ★, FPS 28.2%, Gore 15.3%, Shooter 7.4%, Fast-Paced 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This modern boomer shooter captures the same blend of grotesque gore, aggressive movement, and demonic sci-fi firefights in a more retro package.

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 22.1%, Demons 14.8%, Gore 13.8%, Boomer Shooter 12.8% ★, Fast-Paced 7%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more atmospheric and sinister take on classic DOOM, making it especially appealing if you want a darker demonic tone.

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 31.1% ★, FPS 24.2%, Demons 10.1%, Gore 9.9%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers chunky, ultra-violent retro FPS action against hordes of hellish enemies with the same gleeful devotion to overkill as DOOM.

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%, Gore 13%, Shooter 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is slower and more horror-driven, but its Hell-meets-sci-fi setting and oppressive demon-infested campaign still make it an obvious franchise-adjacent pick.

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 26.2%, Demons 16.8%, Boomer Shooter 12.9% ★, Gore 10.9%, Fast-Paced 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: These genre-defining classics still deliver the core thrill of fast demon blasting and maze-like hellscapes that modern DOOM builds upon.

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 23.6% ★, Gore 11.1%, Fast-Paced 10.2%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Even with a cyberpunk setting, its absurd speed, weapon aggression, and kill-forward combat loop scratch a very similar itch.

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 16.8%, Demons 15.1%, Cinematic 12.3%, Gore 12.2%, Dragons 11.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its arena-focused encounters, mobility tools, and flashy first-person carnage feel very close to the modern DOOM formula.

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 24.4%, Shooter 14.6%, Action 9.7%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast movement, grappling mobility, gore, and chunky weapon feel make it a strong pick for players chasing modern DOOM-style combat flow.

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 25.7% ★, FPS 24.8%, Gore 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 8.2%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the bleak, violent, old-school shooter feel of fighting through cursed realms full of monstrous enemies.

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 10.1%, Shooter 9.7%, First-Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This one blends grotesque monsters, violent boomer-shooter combat, and a grim supernatural vibe that lines up well with DOOM’s hellish side.

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 26.6%, FPS 26.5%, Demons 19.4%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its demon-focused battles, first-person melee-and-guns mix, and explosive gore align well with The Dark Ages despite a looter-shooter structure.

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 20.6% ★, Demons 17%, FPS 16.7%, Gore 11.7%, Fast-Paced 11%

Why You'll Like It: This is a straightforward demonic boomer shooter built around speed, gore, and aggressive gunplay, all core parts of DOOM’s appeal.

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 36%, Gore 25.6%, Shooter 11%, Action 9.6%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares id Software’s trademark gun feel and high-mobility combat, making it a good fit if your favorite part of The Dark Ages is the shooting itself.

Adrenaline-pumping gore retro funhouse that’s full of guns, magic, demons, vertical arenas, 3D visuals, 2D sprites, and heavy metal music. Inspired by FPS classics like Quake and Doom 64, Project Warlock II is the explosive boomer shooter sequel you were too shy to ask for.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 23.6% ★, Demons 22.1%, FPS 17.1%, Gore 14.2%, Shooter 10%

Why You'll Like It: Its fast retro FPS structure, occult enemies, and emphasis on raw firepower make it a worthwhile lower-tier match for classic-minded DOOM fans.

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 49.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 10%, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Fast-Paced 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its demon-slaying first-person combat and heavy metal energy make it a strong recommendation for players who enjoy stylish, rhythmic aggression.

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 35.4% ★, FPS 31.1%, Shooter 11.1%, First-Person 7.7%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers frenetic retro FPS combat, lots of gore, and a dark horror atmosphere that feels great if you want something savage and kinetic.

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: Boomer Shooter 32.1% ★, FPS 27.2%, Gore 13.1%, Shooter 11.6%, First-Person 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more grounded and horror-leaning, its grim occult atmosphere and vicious retro gunplay make it a strong pick for players who want dark violent FPS action.

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 26.4%, Demons 21.2%, FPS 19.2%, First-Person 7.6%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its mythic underworld setting and weighty first-person combat give it a darker fantasy flavor that overlaps well 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 16%, Fast-Paced 12%, Shooter 9.3%

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%, Dark Fantasy 15.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Gore 9.5%

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 12.6% ★, Action 7.7%

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

Why similar: Gore 23.7%, FPS 19.4%, Action 16.7%, Demons 10.8%, Fast-Paced 9.3%

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 8.6%, Action 7.1%

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% ★, Gore 10.9%, Shooter 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.9%

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 27.1%, Demons 24.4%, FPS 20.7%, Action 14.7%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

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 38.4%, Gore 20%, Fast-Paced 17.1%, Shooter 8.7%, First-Person 5.7%

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 21.5%, Demons 14.5%, Shooter 7.5%, Boomer Shooter 5.9% ★

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 10.6%, Cinematic 8.6%, Action 7.2%

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 41.3%, Gore 11.7%, Lore-Rich 10.8%, Action 8.8%, Demons 7.4%

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 24.6%, FPS 18.6%, Dark Fantasy 17.1%, Gore 12.6%, Shooter 9%

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 30.1%, Gore 21.9%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 7.2%, First-Person 7.2%

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 35.5%, Gore 28.5%, First-Person 14.5%, Action 9.8%, Atmospheric 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 14.7% ★, Fast-Paced 10.3%

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 29.6%, Story Rich 25.3%, FPS 17.2%, Action 12.5%, Singleplayer 8.7%

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 20.2%, Boomer Shooter 20.1% ★, Demons 13.9%, Gore 13.7%, Dark Fantasy 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: FPS 29.5%, Gore 28.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Action 10.1%, Sci-fi 8.1%

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 30.6%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Shooter 11%, Boomer Shooter 11% ★, Gore 10.8%

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 25.7%, Sci-fi 23.5%, Gore 22.5%, Action 17.7%, Adventure 5.4%

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 23.9% ★, Shooter 11.6%, Sci-fi 9.7%, First-Person 8.3%

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 23.8%, Story Rich 13.9%, Atmospheric 11.9%, Action 10.6%

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 26.8%, Gore 18.8%, Singleplayer 6.6%, 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 7.9%

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 49.4%, Action 22.8%, Story Rich 13.9%, Singleplayer 7%, Adventure 6.8%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 30.3%, Action 15.8%, Story Rich 15.7%, Atmospheric 13.8%, Sci-fi 7.2%

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 24.6%, Boomer Shooter 22.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 16.5%, Shooter 9.9%, First-Person 7.9%