Games Like DUSK

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 35.6% ★, FPS 12.9%, Old School 10.4%, Arena Shooter 10.1%, Retro 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same high-speed, arena-style combat and retro-modern design philosophy as DUSK.

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 48.4% ★, FPS 14.4%, Old School 9.8%, Shooter 7.3%, Retro 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares DUSK's dark, gritty, and cult-focused horror atmosphere combined with highly satisfying gunplay.

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: Boomer Shooter 30.4% ★, Fast-Paced 15.2%, Blood 15.2% ★, FPS 11.1%, Arena Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: It pushes the movement and speed mechanics of the boomer-shooter genre to their absolute limit.

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: Boomer Shooter 32.8% ★, FPS 17.8%, Retro 14.7%, Blood 8.3% ★, Old School 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This title perfectly replicates the bleak, Eastern European retro-horror aesthetic and precise shooting mechanics.

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 38.7% ★, FPS 12.9%, Retro 9.4%, Old School 6.1%, Blood 5.9% ★

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes the Quake engine to deliver a dark, gothic, and challenging shooter experience.

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 36.8% ★, Fast-Paced 14.8%, FPS 12.4%, Retro 8.4%, Old School 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the classic Build engine, it offers the same level of intricate, non-linear map design found in DUSK.

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 47.7% ★, FPS 16.2%, Retro 11.3%, Fast-Paced 5.3%, Shooter 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It blends modern particle effects and lighting with the classic, punchy feel of 90s shooters.

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 35.5% ★, FPS 15.2%, Fast-Paced 14.5%, Old School 9.5%, Retro 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines modern tactical AI and destructible environments with the fast-paced movement of a classic shooter.

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 43.4% ★, FPS 16.7%, Fast-Paced 11.8%, Retro 7.1%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game matches DUSK's intensity with its high-octane movement and over-the-top, gore-filled combat.

Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 40.7% ★, Lovecraftian 19.8%, FPS 16.4%, Retro 8.4%, Shooter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It leans heavily into the Lovecraftian horror theme with a unique comic-book art style and intense combat.

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 39.8% ★, Fast-Paced 13.7%, FPS 11.3%, Retro 8.1%, Old School 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game features fast movement and occult themes that feel right at home for any fan of DUSK.

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 54.4% ★, FPS 14.5%, Retro 8.4%, Old School 6.8%, Shooter 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a visceral, fast-paced, and unapologetically retro shooter experience set in a grimdark universe.

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 20.1% ★, FPS 18.3%, Boomer Shooter 15.8% ★, Fast-Paced 7.1%, 1990's 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: As the foundational inspiration for the movement and feel of DUSK, it remains a must-play for genre fans.

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 41.3% ★, Fast-Paced 14.6%, FPS 11.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a chaotic, fast-paced, and irreverent take on the retro-shooter formula.

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 38.8% ★, FPS 13.6%, Blood 11.6% ★, Fast-Paced 10.2%, Retro 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of 90s shooters with added RPG-lite progression systems.

Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.2% ★, FPS 11%, Lovecraftian 10.5%, Arena Shooter 8.4%, Retro 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title focuses on aggressive, high-speed combat and a distinct, vibrant art style.

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 46.6% ★, FPS 14.3%, Retro 10%, Old School 7.5%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced, retro-shooter combat with addictive looter-shooter and roguelite elements.

Supplice is a stylish throwback shooter inspired by the mid-90s FPS glory days and the legendary Doom modding community. Mixing the retro stylings of 90s era shooters with colorful graphics and frantic gameplay, it creates an experience that's ever so familiar but also exciting and fresh.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 50.4% ★, FPS 16.2%, Retro 11.3%, 1990's 8.3%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a classic Doom-style experience with a distinct sci-fi atmosphere and challenging level design.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: FPS 28.6%, Lovecraftian 23.5%, Retro 16.4%, Shooter 12.1%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on stealth, it shares the dark, atmospheric, and unsettling horror vibes that define DUSK.

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: Boomer Shooter 22.4% ★, Classic 16.4% ★, FPS 14.7%, Fast-Paced 8.8%, 1990's 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is the most atmospheric and dark entry in the classic series, mirroring the eerie tone of DUSK.

SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.2% ★, Fast-Paced 16%, FPS 13.9%, Old School 10.4%, Arena Shooter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: It introduces wall-running and fluid movement into a gritty, retro-styled shooter environment.

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 39.7% ★, FPS 17.3%, Retro 12.5%, Old School 10.4%, Shooter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It features old-school design sensibilities mixed with a unique fantasy-tech atmosphere.

All old-school FPS action. No Bullshit. Lots of blood & gore. Slaughter your way through nightmarish industrial mazes, transformed cityscapes and surreal alien structures to cut down the Growth in this ultraviolent, fast-paced, and merciless retro-styled first person shooter.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39% ★, FPS 12.7%, Old School 9.8%, Retro 9.6%, 1990's 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It is a fast, brutal, and uncompromising shooter heavily inspired by the classics of the 90s.

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 25%, Fast-Paced 23%, Retro 10.1%, Arena Shooter 9.7%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It distills the shooter genre down to pure, high-intensity survival mechanics with a retro aesthetic.

MAXIMUM Action is a brutal and satisfying physics-based first person shooter influenced by Hong Kong cinema, heroic slow motion bloodshed, and old-school FPS ACTION.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.3%, FPS 15.9%, Blood 14.6% ★, Retro 11.1%, Old School 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes cinematic, high-speed gunplay and physics-based interactions in a retro package.

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: FPS 23.9%, Lovecraftian 19.3%, Retro 14.6%, 1990's 12.9%, Shooter 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It incorporates stealth-horror elements that capture the same eerie, isolated atmosphere found in DUSK.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: FPS 38.7%, Dark Humor 19.8%, Shooter 16.7%, Retro 12.8%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a bizarre, retro-aesthetic, and challenging experience that pushes the boundaries of the genre.

Prepare for terror in this ground-breaking classic old-school FPS. Following the destruction of Time you are left to battle in this horrific hellhole of multilevel interconnected missions populated by gruesome grotesque creatures.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 24.8% ★, FPS 18.4%, Retro 12.6%, Old School 12.2%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This classic 90s shooter features unique mechanics and a gritty, old-school feel.

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 31.1%, FPS 24.5%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 13.3%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk-themed roguelite shooter offers incredibly fast and responsive combat mechanics.

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 42.1% ★, FPS 10.7%, Old School 9.6%, Retro 9.2%, 1990's 7.6%

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: Boomer Shooter 24.2% ★, FPS 17.3%, Classic 16.8% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.2%, Fast-Paced 6.5%

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: Boomer Shooter 21% ★, Classic 18.7% ★, FPS 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.5%, 1990's 7.3%

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 24.8% ★, Blood 12% ★, FPS 11.9%, Fast-Paced 9.9%, Arena Shooter 7.9%

Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.1% ★, FPS 14%, Arena Shooter 10.5%, Old School 10.4%, 1990's 9.2%

Things are about to get… bloody! Soak up 42 pulse-pounding levels dripping with Lovecraftian atmosphere as you battle your way through armies of sycophantic cultists, zombies, gargoyles, hell hounds, and other insatiable horrors, in your quest to defeat the loathsome Tchernobog.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 46.8% ★, FPS 15.8%, Shooter 9%, 1990's 7.8%, Retro 6.1%

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 50.5% ★, FPS 15.1%, Shooter 8.1%, 1990's 8.1%, Old School 6%

A retro first-person shooter inspired by Blood, Duke Nukem 3D, and Rise of the Triad. REVEREND is a dark, twisted tale with religious undertones, terrifying creature designs and one hell of a personality.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.1% ★, FPS 12.7%, Lovecraftian 8.4%, 1990's 8.4%, Shooter 7.6%

STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 18.3% ★, FPS 17.8%, Fast-Paced 13.6%, Arena Shooter 12.1%, Shooter 10.4%

Oldschool FPS. Hardcore classic gameplay action. Huge hordes of monsters. Blood. Horror. Fun. Each level is unique and not similar to the previous. You need to survive in this dangerous world and become the best evil shooter.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27% ★, Lovecraftian 10.5%, FPS 9.6%, Arena Shooter 8%, Dark Humor 6.6%

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: Boomer Shooter 34.5% ★, Lovecraftian 16.7%, FPS 13.1%, Fast-Paced 9.5%, Retro 6.9%

The Citadel is a brutal first person shooter, and a love letter to classic games such as Marathon, Doom and Wolfenstein 3d. Descend into the depths of a dark citadel, and fight through 6 Episodes and 30 levels of action packed with 6 challenging bosses. Go forth, Martyr.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.6% ★, FPS 21.6%, Retro 14%, Old School 13%, Shooter 7.4%

COVEN is a hyper-violent retro FPS where your path of vengeance will take you across time and space. Destroy your enemies and eat their flesh.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.6% ★, FPS 15.4%, Old School 11.5%, Shooter 7.8%, Horror 7.7%

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: Boomer Shooter 22.4% ★, FPS 17.6%, Blood 16.5% ★, Fast-Paced 13.5%, Shooter 11%

STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.5% ★, FPS 14.5%, Fast-Paced 12.6%, Blood 10.8% ★, Retro 10.1%

Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from. Enjoy a Fresh Look & Old Fun in this arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.7% ★, FPS 13.9%, Blood 11.2% ★, Shooter 7.7%, Retro 7.4%

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 27%, FPS 21.9%, Retro 11.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Old School 10%

Devilated is an ultraviolent RPG old-school shooter where you brutalize and cannibalize your demonic foes in equal measure. Eat their face before they eat yours.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27% ★, Fast-Paced 11.9%, Blood 10.3% ★, FPS 9.8%, Arena Shooter 8%

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: Fast-Paced 23.1%, FPS 20.4%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Blood 17.2% ★, Shooter 8.5%

A fast-paced micro FPS in which The Chop Goblins are loose, chopping their way through time itself in their ravenous quest for cheese. And THE CHOP WILL NOT STOP.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.4% ★, Fast-Paced 14.5%, FPS 12.5%, Old School 9.2%, 1990's 6.7%

Eliminate hordes of monsters in a thrilling first person shooter - ILLWILL.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.2% ★, FPS 14.4%, 1990's 9.2%, Retro 8.1%, Shooter 7.9%

Shrine is a retro FPS game about a skinless dude killing eldritch monstrosities with his nightmarish arsenal.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31.2% ★, FPS 20.3%, Lovecraftian 15.5%, Retro 14.6%, Horror 7%

Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.1% ★, FPS 17.9%, Shooter 9.2%, Old School 8.5%, Retro 5.9%

Join BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG in a ultraviolent old-school FPS set in a world overrun by crypto-mining technologies, where it’s up to you to destroy them and reclaim control. Prepare for an adrenaline ride that pays homage to the best shooters of the '90s.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 30.3% ★, Fast-Paced 13%, Blood 12.6% ★, FPS 10.4%, Retro 7.8%

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.1% ★, Blood 16.1% ★, FPS 11.9%, Fast-Paced 11.2%, Old School 9%

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 25.9%, Classic 23.2% ★, Arena Shooter 15.7%, Fast-Paced 9.5%, 1990's 7.8%

Shrine II is a retro FPS game with a focus on atmosphere and exploration. Explore a nightmarish world and battle great bosses where the surprises never end...

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.7% ★, FPS 21.7%, Arena Shooter 12.7%, Shooter 11%, Retro 9.4%

Dino Trauma introduces you to a secret laboratory somewhere in eastern Europe where gore and dinosaurs aren't unusual things. Retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.3% ★, FPS 16.3%, Retro 11.8%, 1990's 11%, Shooter 7%