Games Like Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour

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 25.5% ★, Classic 17.8% ★, FPS 17.2%, Gore 8.7%, 1990's 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece that perfectly distills the essence of 90s shooters into a tight, atmospheric, and highly responsive package.

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: Boomer Shooter 37.4% ★, FPS 24.9%, 1990's 11.2%, Retro 9.9%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the original Duke Nukem 3D engine, this game provides an authentic retro experience with modern level design and mechanics.

The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.

Why similar: Classic 35.7% ★, FPS 21.3%, Boomer Shooter 9.1% ★, Gore 8.3%, Retro 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another Build engine classic that shares the same humor, interactive world elements, and over-the-top action as Duke Nukem.

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: Boomer Shooter 32.8% ★, FPS 23.6%, 1990's 12.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Retro 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the high-fantasy, fast-paced movement and satisfying weapon feedback that made classic 90s shooters so addictive.

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: Boomer Shooter 35.5% ★, FPS 27.6%, Gore 9.8%, Shooter 8%, Retro 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-octane shooter that pushes the speed and gore of the genre to its absolute limit.

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: Classic 36.7% ★, FPS 20.8%, Boomer Shooter 9.9% ★, 1990's 7.3%, Gore 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The landmark title that transitioned the genre into full 3D, maintaining the fast movement and intense combat of the era.

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 34.9% ★, FPS 24.2%, Gore 11%, Retro 9.7%, Classic 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Combines modern rendering techniques with the visceral, blood-soaked gameplay of classic 90s shooters.

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 40.7% ★, FPS 24.3%, Gore 9.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Retro 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features tight, tactical gunplay and a gritty, atmospheric world that feels like a natural evolution of the classic shooter formula.

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: Classic 32.3% ★, FPS 20.7%, Boomer Shooter 14.8% ★, 1990's 7.8%, Gore 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the 3D shooter experience with a more cohesive world and improved weapon variety.

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 38.3% ★, FPS 25.8%, Shooter 9.5%, First-Person 7.2%, Retro 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful remaster of a high-speed, chaotic classic that prioritizes pure arcade-style fun.

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 29.4%, Boomer Shooter 27.6% ★, Retro 14.3%, Gore 11.2%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, retro-styled shooter that captures the specific aesthetic and challenging gameplay of 90s Eastern European PC titles.

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: Boomer Shooter 29.2% ★, FPS 25.2%, Gore 14.1%, Shooter 9.5%, Retro 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-fidelity shooter that emphasizes tactical combat and environmental interaction in a way that feels like a spiritual successor to classic shooters.

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 34.2%, Classic 23.2% ★, Gore 11.5%, Shooter 6.6%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the massive enemy counts and arcade-style intensity that fans of Duke Nukem's combat will appreciate.

A world where time has no meaning - and evil knows no bounds. Torn from a world long gone, the time traveling warrior Turok has found himself thrust into a savage land torn by conflict.

Why similar: Classic 35% ★, FPS 19.4%, 1990's 8%, Boomer Shooter 7.5% ★, Gore 7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s FPS that offers a distinct setting and satisfying, heavy weapon feedback.

World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.

Why similar: Classic 29.3% ★, FPS 18.3%, 1990's 12.2%, Gore 10.8%, Retro 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: The grandfather of the genre, essential for understanding the roots of the fast-paced, corridor-clearing gameplay found in Duke Nukem.

Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.8% ★, FPS 29%, Retro 12.3%, Shooter 11%, First-Person 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Blends classic shooter mechanics with light RPG elements and a unique, dark fantasy aesthetic.

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: Classic 30.6% ★, FPS 17.2%, Boomer Shooter 14.5% ★, 1990's 10.2%, Gore 9%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a darker, more atmospheric take on the classic formula that feels distinct yet familiar.

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: FPS 33.6%, Gore 26%, Shooter 8.8%, First-Person 7.2%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the over-the-top, irreverent personality and creative combat style of the Duke Nukem series.

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 30.9% ★, FPS 20.7%, Gore 10.2%, Classic 9.7% ★, Retro 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the original Quake engine, this game offers a dark, gothic, and challenging experience for fans of retro shooters.

SiN: Gold (1998) has returned! Free update for original owners!

Why similar: FPS 19.9%, Classic 19.2% ★, Action 18.1%, Boomer Shooter 17.1% ★, 1990's 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s shooter known for its interactive environments and cinematic flair, mirroring Duke Nukem's design philosophy.

Having defeated the Campaigner, Turok throws the Chronocepter into a waiting volcano to destroy it. Unfortunately the blast awakens an even deadlier force - The Primagen. Once again a Turok is tasked with restoring peace to the land and stopping the Primagen from merging Earth with the nether world.

Why similar: Classic 34.8% ★, FPS 22.4%, Gore 11.3%, Boomer Shooter 8.5% ★, 1990's 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Expands significantly on the original with more weapons, gore, and complex level design.

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 24.2%, Gore 20.3%, Classic 17.1% ★, Shooter 7.4%, Boomer Shooter 5.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A modern iteration of the classic horde-shooter style that maintains the series' signature chaotic energy.

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: Classic 40.1% ★, FPS 28%, 1990's 8.6%, Gore 6.7%, Shooter 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive arena shooter experience, focusing on pure, high-speed skill-based combat.

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 35.1% ★, FPS 20.6%, 1990's 11.7%, Gore 7.8%, Shooter 7.8%

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: Boomer Shooter 26.5% ★, FPS 14.5%, Gore 11.1%, 1990's 10.3%, Shooter 8.1%

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: Classic 34.9% ★, FPS 18.4%, Boomer Shooter 13.2% ★, 1990's 8.8%, Gore 6.4%

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: Classic 38% ★, FPS 25.4%, Boomer Shooter 7.1% ★, Shooter 6.6%, Gore 5.9%

The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!

Why similar: FPS 35.3%, Classic 13.6% ★, Aliens 8.3%, Nudity 7.3%, Gore 7.3%

Strap on your combat sandals...Lo Wang is coming to the Land of the Rising Sun to turn out the lights. Experience total blood immersion. If you can't touch, kill or drive something...then blow it away! Whether you're wielding shurikens, an Uzi, or a freshly plundered Guardian head...you've got your work cut out for you.

Why similar: Classic 38% ★, FPS 20.8%, Gore 10.5%, 1990's 6.3%, Retro 6.3%

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: Classic 42% ★, FPS 25.3%, Gore 9.2%, Shooter 5.2%, Action 4%

Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month February 2002!

Why similar: Classic 36.1% ★, FPS 23.7%, Gore 11.3%, Boomer Shooter 5% ★, Shooter 5%

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: FPS 23.5%, Gore 19.9%, Classic 15.7% ★, Boomer Shooter 6.8% ★, Action 6.2%

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 34.5%, Boomer Shooter 21.7% ★, Gore 15.6%, Shooter 6.8%, First-Person 5.4%

POSTAL Redux is a high definition remake of the classic dark and surreal twin-stick isometric shooter. Take control of The POSTAL Dude as he fights to survive in a world gone mad with violence.

Why similar: Gore 51.8%, Shooter 15.4%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Co-op 10.6%, Action 6.1%

The Apogee Throwback Pack is a collection of four classic Apogee Software titles all in one kick ass package. Blast your way across the galaxy as British Special Agent Blake Stone in "Aliens of Gold" and "Planet Strike", then take on an ancient evil menace as the H.U.N.T in "Rise of the Triad".

Why similar: FPS 20%, Boomer Shooter 19.9% ★, Gore 14.2%, 1990's 11.8%, Retro 8.5%

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: Classic 35% ★, FPS 32.4%, Gore 10.7%, Shooter 7.8%, First-Person 4.8%

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 33.3% ★, FPS 16.8%, 1990's 12.3%, Gore 11.8%, Retro 8.5%

SiN: Reloaded is a completely remastered experience of the 1998 shooter. This diamond-in-the-rough, story-driven FPS features memorable characters, horrific enemies, and a devastating arsenal that pushed the Quake II Engine to its limits. Now with remastered graphics and overhauled control schemes.

Why similar: FPS 29.1%, Gore 12.8%, Boomer Shooter 12% ★, Shooter 11.9%, Classic 11.2% ★

POSTAL 4: No Regerts is a satirical and outrageous comedic open world first person shooter and the long-awaited true sequel to what’s been fondly dubbed as "The Worst Game Ever™", POSTAL 2!

Why similar: Gore 29.6%, FPS 27.1%, Shooter 11%, First-Person 9.5%, Comedy 7.4%

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: Boomer Shooter 22.6% ★, FPS 21.3%, Gore 17.5%, 1990's 10.9%, Retro 7.7%

Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!

Why similar: FPS 39.6%, Gore 20.1%, Aliens 7.2%, Shooter 6%, Action 5.6%

Aliens Versus Predator Classic 2000 features the Colonial Marine, Alien and Predator Campaigns and the frenetic single-player Skirmish mode from the original title: Alien Versus Predator Gold Edition, which was released to massive acclaim in 2000.

Why similar: Classic 43.3% ★, FPS 24.3%, Aliens 8.6%, Shooter 5.3%, Retro 4.6%

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: Classic 49.2% ★, FPS 18.3%, 1990's 9.8%, Retro 5.9%, First-Person 5.2%

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: Classic 33.1% ★, FPS 26.6%, Aliens 7.7%, Shooter 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.5%

A retro shooter inspired by classics like Wolfenstein and Doom. Think of it as a tribute, a love letter to the games that defined a generation, with a few modern touches of my own. It’s tough, fast, and demands skill, just the way those old-school shooters did.

Why similar: FPS 35.6%, Boomer Shooter 25% ★, Shooter 11.3%, First-Person 7.7%, Retro 7.5%

Serious Sam II is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!

Why similar: FPS 26.2%, Classic 22.4% ★, Gore 10.7%, Shooter 6.2%, Boomer Shooter 5.4% ★

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 32.4%, Classic 26.6% ★, Gore 13.1%, Shooter 8%, Boomer Shooter 4.8% ★

So.... got what it takes to be a X Slayer?!?... 7 weapons, blood and gore, twisted music by Seepage & Psyko Syndikate, and maps where you can blow up everything. its awesome. started making it in 1998 in high school with my friend and now im 37, so i have life experience now.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 24.3% ★, FPS 20.8%, 1990's 16.7%, Retro 11.6%, Shooter 8.7%

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 41.9% ★, FPS 22.8%, Gore 7.8%, Retro 7.8%, 1990's 6.5%

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month!

Why similar: FPS 30.4%, Classic 22.3% ★, Gore 8.5%, Shooter 7%, Action 4.4%

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: Boomer Shooter 29.7% ★, FPS 20.8%, Classic 11.8% ★, 1990's 10.7%, Shooter 8.3%