- #1 Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
97% matchVery Positive84% of 8,841 reviews2024
Dev: DON'T NODPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 19.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Hunt ghosts as two memorable characters in a story-driven Action-RPG where your decisions carry dramatic consequences. Torn between honoring your oath to the living and saving your departed partner, how far will you go for love?
Why similar: Vampires 78.5% ★, Action-Adventure 6.3%, Third Person 5.5%, Story Rich 4%, RPG 2.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features a similar supernatural-Western atmosphere paired with character-driven action and monster hunting.
- #2 REMNANT II®
96% matchVery Positive82% of 67,184 reviews2023
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 17.5 hrsMean: 38.0 hrs≥1hr: 95%
REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.4%, Co-op 20.9%, Online Co-Op 11.1%, Action-Adventure 8.8%, Shooter 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers polished third-person shooting mechanics and challenging boss encounters in a variety of dark, atmospheric worlds.
- #3 Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
96% matchVery Positive84% of 214,930 reviews2024
Dev: Saber InteractivePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 14.8 hrsMean: 39.5 hrs≥1hr: 97%
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: Third-Person Shooter 32.5%, Co-op 22.7%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Gore 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same high-intensity, visceral third-person combat and overwhelming odds found in Evil West.
- #4 Soulstice
95% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,720 reviews2022
Dev: Reply Game StudiosPub: Maximum Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.
Why similar: Character Action Game 31.5% ★, Beat 'em up 21.7%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Demons 12.9%, Action-Adventure 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A spectacle fighter that emphasizes fast-paced, combo-heavy combat against demonic hordes.
- #5 Blood West
94% matchVery Positive90% of 6,415 reviews2023
Dev: HyperstrangePub: New Blood Interactive
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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: Western 66.3% ★, Demons 17.3%, Shooter 7%, RPG 4.5%, Action 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A dark, immersive Western horror game that focuses on supernatural threats and exploration.
- #6 Strange Brigade
94% matchVery Positive84% of 11,230 reviews2018
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!
Why similar: Co-op 23.7%, Third-Person Shooter 17%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Third Person 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: Captures the pulp-adventure, co-op spirit of fighting supernatural threats in a historical setting.
- #7 Call of Juarez: Gunslinger
93% matchVery Positive95% of 43,575 reviews2013
Dev: TechlandPub: Techland Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 12.3 hrs≥1hr: 78%
From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.
Why similar: Western 78.5% ★, Gore 4.8%, Shooter 4.3%, Story Rich 4.1%, Violent 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive Western shooter experience that matches the arcade-style action and storytelling of Evil West.
- #8 Remnant: From the Ashes
92% matchVery Positive84% of 56,803 reviews2019
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: Arc Games
Windows
Median: 11.6 hrsMean: 28.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.5%, Co-op 24.5%, Online Co-Op 12.8%, Multiplayer 9.2%, Shooter 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A solid third-person shooter with strong co-op elements and challenging combat encounters.
- #9 OUTRIDERS
91% matchMixed67% of 61,162 reviews2021
Dev: People Can FlyPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 26.2 hrsMean: 51.7 hrs≥1hr: 97%
Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.5%, Co-op 21.3%, Gore 7.8%, Multiplayer 7.6%, Online Co-Op 6.9%
Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person cover shooting with powerful supernatural abilities in a gritty, hostile environment.
- #10 Atlas Fallen: Reign Of Sand
91% matchMostly Positive73% of 4,408 reviews2023
Dev: Deck13Pub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 8.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In solo or co-op, experience Reign of Sand, the ultimate version of Atlas Fallen. Ride the sands of a timeless land and defeat legendary monsters in spectacular Action-RPG combat using devastating powers.
Why similar: Demons 35.5%, Online Co-Op 23.5%, Action-Adventure 21.4%, Action 8%, Adventure 4.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features fluid, high-mobility action combat that rewards aggressive playstyles.
- #11 Darksiders III
90% matchMostly Positive76% of 17,171 reviews2018
Dev: Gunfire GamesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 34.5%, Action-Adventure 13.4%, Violent 11.2%, Gore 9.8%, Third Person 7.7%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a similar character-action experience with heavy emphasis on melee combat and supernatural abilities.
- #12 Gungrave G.O.R.E
89% matchMostly Positive70% of 998 reviews2022
Dev: Iggymob Co.,LtdPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 55%
Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets.
Why similar: Gore 21.4%, Action-Adventure 19.1%, Third-Person Shooter 16.1%, Hack and Slash 13%, Violent 12.4%
Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top third-person shooter that shares the same arcade-style action and relentless pace.
- #13 Hard West 2
89% matchVery Positive82% of 3,147 reviews2022
Dev: Ice Code GamesPub: Good Shepherd Entertainment
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Hard West 2 is a journey to the heart of darkness in the American West. Take control of a supernatural posse and catch the mysterious Ghost Train. Outsmart, outcheat and outgun your enemies in this turn-based tactics game set in a Wild West world where nothing is as it seems.
Why similar: Western 75.3% ★, Demons 10%, Story Rich 6.4%, RPG 5%, Action 2%
Why You'll Like It: Explores the supernatural Western theme through a tactical lens, perfect for those who enjoy the setting.
- #14 Weird West: Definitive Edition
88% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,402 reviews2022
Dev: WolfEye StudiosPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 10.6 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Survive and unveil the mysteries of the Weird West through the intertwined destinies of its unusual heroes in an Action RPG from the co-creators of Dishonored and Prey.
Why similar: Western 70.2% ★, Violent 10.7%, Story Rich 7.9%, RPG 4.7%, Action 3.6%
Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the Western genre that leans heavily into dark fantasy and supernatural storytelling.
- #15 Atomic Heart
86% matchVery Positive81% of 49,031 reviews2023
Dev: MundfishPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.8 hrsMean: 27.2 hrs≥1hr: 93%
In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 27.1%, Gore 26.5%, Shooter 17.7%, RPG 9.2%, Action 8.8%
Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy adventure with a unique visual style and powerful, gadget-based combat.
- #16 Vampyr
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 24,720 reviews2018
Dev: DONTNOD EntertainmentPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 90%
London, 1918. You are newly-turned Vampyr Dr. Jonathan Reid. As a doctor, you must find a cure to save the city’s flu-ravaged citizens. As a Vampyr, you are cursed to feed on those you vowed to heal.
Why similar: Vampires 83.6% ★, Gore 3.3%, Story Rich 2.9%, Violent 2.6%, Third Person 2%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the vampire theme with a heavy emphasis on narrative choices and atmospheric exploration.
- #17 Sker Ritual
84% matchVery Positive82% of 5,938 reviews2024
Dev: Wales InteractivePub: Skybound Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
An intense round-based zombie survival FPS, play solo or co-op. Shoot your way through relentless waves of vicious horrors with high-octane objectives, upgrading steampunk weapons, collecting Celtic God powers, and surviving the onslaught of the Quiet Ones.
Why similar: Co-op 23.3%, Third-Person Shooter 22.9%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, Multiplayer 8.2%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op survival shooter that emphasizes atmospheric combat and wave-based action.
- #18 CODE VEIN
85% matchVery Positive83% of 61,768 reviews2019
Dev: Bandai Namco StudiosPub: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Windows
Median: 8.3 hrsMean: 30.9 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In the face of certain death, we rise. Team up and embark on a journey to the ends of hell to unlock your past and escape your living nightmare in CODE VEIN.
Why similar: Vampires 69.6% ★, Co-op 8.6%, Third Person 3.6%, Hack and Slash 3.6%, Online Co-Op 3.1%
Why You'll Like It: A vampire-themed action RPG that features intense combat and a dark, stylized aesthetic.
- #19 Warhammer 40,000: Darktide
84% matchMostly Positive71% of 133,858 reviews2022
Dev: Fatshark
Windows
Median: 24.3 hrsMean: 103.0 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.
Why similar: Co-op 29.8%, Gore 27.4%, Violent 20%, Shooter 11.4%, RPG 6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a visceral, co-op focused combat experience against endless hordes of monstrosities.
- #20 Devil May Cry 5
83% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 166,122 reviews2019
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.6 hrsMean: 30.8 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.
Why similar: Character Action Game 35.2% ★, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Demons 17.1%, Violent 6%, Gore 5.8%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for character-action games, offering the deep, satisfying combat depth that Evil West aspires to.
- #21 Zombie Army 4: Dead War
82% matchVery Positive86% of 10,885 reviews2021
Dev: Rebellion
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Hitler’s hordes are back for more in this spine-chilling shooter from the makers of Sniper Elite 4! Abominable occult enemies, epic weapons and a harrowing new campaign for 1-4 players await in 1940s Europe, as you fight to save humankind from undead Armageddon!
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 22.5%, Co-op 18.4%, Gore 13.8%, Multiplayer 9.8%, Shooter 8.6%
Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused shooter that excels at delivering mindless, gory fun against waves of supernatural enemies.
- #22 Metal: Hellsinger
81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 16,854 reviews2022
Dev: The OutsidersPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 60.4%, Shooter 20.7%, Action 9.5%, Singleplayer 5.1%, Adventure 4.4%
Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based shooter that matches the intensity and demonic themes of Evil West.
- #23 West of Dead
82% matchMostly Positive72% of 2,207 reviews2020
Dev: Upstream ArcadePub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 54%
Descend into the grim and gritty world of Purgatory in this cover-based shooter which combines the fluidity of twin-stick controls and tactical cover usage. Dodge behind cover as you try to outgun your enemies in the unknown procedurally generated hunting grounds.
Why similar: Western 80.6% ★, Shooter 9.9%, Action 4.8%, Adventure 2.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: A stylish, Western-themed roguelite that captures the grit and darkness of the Old West.
- #24 Wanted: Dead
80% matchMixed67% of 2,031 reviews2023
Dev: Soleil Ltd.Pub: Viv's Final Day Off Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 60%
Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.6%, Hack and Slash 21.3%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Third Person 8.7%
Why You'll Like It: A hardcore, linear action game that blends melee and shooting in a challenging, arcade-inspired package.
- #25 Dying Light: The Beast
76% matchVery Positive87% of 68,531 reviews2025
Dev: Techland
Windows
Median: 23.9 hrsMean: 34.3 hrs≥1hr: 96%
BECOME THE BEAST. SURVIVE THE NIGHT. A terrifying new chapter in the Dying Light universe begins. As Kyle Crane, explore the vast and unpredictable wilderness, uncover a deadly evolution of the infected, and learn to control the beastly powers awakening inside you.
Why similar: Gore 28.4%, Multiplayer 18.9%, Violent 13.7%, Action-Adventure 12.9%, Story Rich 10%
- #26 Call of Juarez: Bound in Blood
81% matchVery Positive87% of 4,988 reviews2009
Dev: TechlandPub: Techland Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 61%
THE OLD WEST, 1864. In order to save their family, the McCall brothers will kill anyone who stands between them and the legendary Gold of Juarez.
Why similar: Western 74.5% ★, Multiplayer 5.3%, Action 3.8%, Shooter 3.7%, Gore 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic Western shooter that provides a grounded, narrative-heavy experience.
- #27 Dead Island 2
77% matchMostly Positive77% of 26,659 reviews2024
Dev: Dambuster StudiosPub: Deep Silver
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.4 hrsMean: 20.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.
Why similar: Co-op 36.8%, Gore 26.4%, Action-Adventure 16.6%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Action 3.7%
- #28 V Rising
76% matchVery Positive89% of 135,087 reviews2024
Dev: Stunlock Studios
Windows
Median: 21.1 hrsMean: 57.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Awaken as a Vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing, open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.
Why similar: Vampires 82.2% ★, Online Co-Op 5.6%, Multiplayer 4.7%, Action-Adventure 4.6%, Action 1.4%
- #29 Darksiders Warmastered Edition
79% matchVery Positive88% of 18,442 reviews2016
Dev: KAIKOPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 28.9%, Demons 16.5%, Gore 13%, Violent 11.8%, Third Person 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: A classic character-action game that features satisfying combat and a dark, apocalyptic world.
- #30 Painkiller Hell & Damnation
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,327 reviews2012
Dev: The Farm 51Pub: Prime Matter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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: Gore 28.2%, Co-op 26.7%, Action 12.4%, Demons 12.3%, Shooter 7.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic, fast-paced shooter that focuses on pure, gory action against demonic forces.
- #31 Redfall
78% matchMostly Negative38% of 4,682 reviews2023
Dev: Arkane AustinPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 12.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The town of Redfall is under siege by a legion of vampires who have cut the island off from the outside world. Trapped with a handful of survivors, slay alone or squad up in open-world FPS action.
Why similar: Vampires 60.4% ★, Co-op 13.6%, Action-Adventure 8%, Multiplayer 5.1%, Shooter 5%
- #32 Deadfall Adventures
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,623 reviews2013
Dev: The Farm 51Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Deadfall Adventures is an action-driven first-person shooter, spiced up with elements from action-adventure games. Become an adventurer, hunt for treasures, explore unknown regions of the world and rescue the damsel in distress from the clutches of enemies, both earthly and not-so-earthly.
Why similar: Multiplayer 23.1%, Co-op 20.8%, Shooter 20.6%, Action 16.9%, Adventure 10.1%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure title that features pulp-style exploration and supernatural combat.
- #33 Painkiller
75% matchMixed56% of 1,147 reviews2025
Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 22.1%, Gore 20.7%, Co-op 12.5%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Violent 10.4%
- #34 Ghostwire: Tokyo
74% matchVery Positive83% of 19,868 reviews2022
Dev: Tango GameworksPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 21.0 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 46.5%, Story Rich 26.6%, Action 13.4%, Singleplayer 10%, Adventure 3.5%
- #35 Darksiders Genesis
75% matchVery Positive82% of 13,477 reviews2019
Dev: Airship SyndicatePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 86%
DARKSIDERS: GENESIS gives players their first look at the world of DARKSIDERS before the events of the original game. Furthermore, it introduces the fourth and last horseman STRIFE, as well as Co-op gameplay for the first time in the history of the franchise.
Why similar: Co-op 32.9%, Hack and Slash 30.5%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Gore 8%, Action 7.9%
- #36 Blood Knights
77% matchMixed64% of 1,058 reviews2013
Dev: Deck 13Pub: Kalypso Media Digital
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Combine your vampiric skills with the sharp edge of your blade in this medieval vampire hack‘n‘slay. Battle through hordes of monsters to restore your honor after you, a legendary and feared vampire hunter, have been turned into a vampire yourself!
Why similar: Vampires 80.8% ★, Hack and Slash 9%, Co-op 4%, RPG 3%, Action 3%
- #37 Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition
74% matchMixed69% of 5,564 reviews2022
Dev: Flying Wild HogPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.9 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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: Demons 36.5%, Gore 33.3%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 4.4%
- #38 The Callisto Protocol™
73% matchMixed65% of 43,147 reviews2022
Dev: Striking Distance StudiosPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.3 hrsMean: 17.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 45.6%, Action-Adventure 15.7%, Third Person 11.4%, Shooter 11%, Story Rich 9.2%
- #39 The Ascent
72% matchMostly Positive74% of 24,350 reviews2021
Dev: Neon GiantPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 87%
The Ascent is a solo and co-op Action-shooter RPG set in a cyberpunk world. The mega corporation that owns you and everyone, The Ascent Group, has just collapsed. Can you survive without it?
Why similar: Co-op 36.4%, Gore 17.4%, Shooter 14.3%, Violent 13.3%, RPG 8.6%
- #40 BIOMUTANT
73% matchMixed66% of 20,087 reviews2021
Dev: Experiment 101Pub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 14.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%
BIOMUTANT® is an open-world, post-apocalyptic Kung-Fu fable RPG, with a unique martial arts styled combat system allowing you to mix melee, shooting and mutant ability action.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 31.9%, Third Person 17.3%, RPG 12.2%, Action 12.2%, Multiplayer 9.8%
- #41 Tombwater
68% matchVery Positive93% of 240 reviews2026
Dev: Moth AtlasPub: Midwest Games
Windows
A Souls-Like Western full of Eldritch horrors. Explore the accursed Wild West town of Tombwater and lay bare the darkness that lies beneath. Survive blood-spilling combat in this gruesome 2D action-RPG that may just drive you to madness.
Why similar: Western 68.9% ★, Hack and Slash 20.6%, RPG 6%, Action 4.5%
- #42 John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 6,816 reviews2026
Dev: Saber InteractivePub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 9.2 hrsMean: 16.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Pick a character and team up with three friends ‘cause it’s time to save the world. Experience intense FPS action as you obliterate hordes of terrifying monsters! You may not be on the best team of mercenaries, but you are… a Toxic Commando!
Why similar: Online Co-Op 27.2%, Co-op 21.2%, Action-Adventure 18.1%, Shooter 15%, Multiplayer 9.3%
- #43 Werewolf: The Apocalypse - Earthblood
72% matchMixed69% of 1,694 reviews2022
Dev: Cyanide StudioPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 58%
You are Cahal, a powerful Garou who chose to go into exile after losing control of his destructive rage. He can transform into a wolf and a Crinos, a huge ferocious beast. Master your three forms and their powers to punish those who defile Gaia.
Why similar: Beat 'em up 30%, Gore 16.2%, Hack and Slash 14.4%, Violent 11.5%, Action-Adventure 9.6%
- #44 World War Z
70% matchVery Positive83% of 31,338 reviews2021
Dev: Saber Interactive Inc
Windows
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 35.7 hrs≥1hr: 91%
World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.
Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.3%, Co-op 18%, Online Co-Op 17.2%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Gore 8.8%
- #45 Hell is Us
68% matchVery Positive86% of 6,026 reviews2025
Dev: Rogue FactorPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 6.3 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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: Action-Adventure 19%, Third Person 18.9%, Violent 17.7%, Story Rich 16.6%, Action 10.1%
- #46 Multiplayer Cowboys
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 76 reviews2023
Dev: Archor WrightPub: Archor Games
Windows
Multiplayer Cowboys - The Town is being taken over by Ghosts. Can You and Your Posse Survive ?
Why similar: Western 54.7% ★, Action-Adventure 12.4%, Co-op 11.7%, Online Co-Op 7.4%, Multiplayer 6.5%
- #47 Thymesia
70% matchVery Positive82% of 9,765 reviews2022
Dev: OverBorder StudioPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Thymesia is a gruelling action-RPG with fast-paced combat and an intricate plague weapon system. In a kingdom where death spreads, play as a mysterious character known by the code name "Corvus". Prey upon your enemies, wield the power of disease and find the truth in your own memories.
Why similar: Hack and Slash 38.5%, Gore 25.8%, Third Person 16.6%, RPG 7.6%, Action 7%
- #48 Steelrising
70% matchMostly Positive72% of 7,050 reviews2022
Dev: SpidersPub: Nacon
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.
Why similar: Character Action Game 41.2% ★, Violent 12.7%, Third Person 11.6%, Action-Adventure 10.5%, Story Rich 8.1%
- #49 Devil's Hunt
73% matchMixed41% of 1,103 reviews2019
Dev: Layopi GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 91%
The war between Demons and Angels takes you to hell and back in Devil’s Hunt. Play as Desmond in this third-person action adventure game, as he discovers his demonic powers with the fate of the world hanging in the balance of the greatest conflict known to humankind.
Why similar: Character Action Game 21% ★, Demons 15.9%, Violent 15.7%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Gore 8.9%
- #50 BLACKTAIL
69% matchVery Positive81% of 2,763 reviews2022
Dev: THE PARASIGHTPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Forge the legend of Baba Yaga, a girl accused of witchcraft and expelled from her home. Live out the origins of the Slavic myth in this one-of-a-kind blend of intense archery combat and dark storytelling set in a vibrant fairy tale world.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 52.3%, Story Rich 35.1%, Action 7.9%, Singleplayer 4.7%
- #51 High On Life
67% matchVery Positive89% of 24,940 reviews2022
Dev: Squanch Games, Inc.
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 84%
HIGH ON KNIFE DLC OUT NOW!! - Humanity is being threatened by an alien cartel who wants to use them as drugs. It’s up to you to rescue and partner with charismatic, talking guns, take down Garmantuous and his gang, and save the world!
Why similar: Action-Adventure 21.2%, Gore 20.9%, Violent 17.4%, Shooter 12.5%, Story Rich 10.6%
- #52 Necromunda: Hired Gun
69% matchMixed65% of 7,906 reviews2021
Dev: Streum On StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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: Gore 31.5%, Violent 20.1%, Action-Adventure 16.2%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 9.4%
- #53 From Shadows
71% matchMixed66% of 62 reviews2017
Dev: Revolt and RebelPub: Klabater
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.8 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Action-platformer filled to the brim with blood, mayhem, and demons straight from hell! Play solo or with your friends in split-screen, upgrade your beast, and mow down hordes of enemies and their towering lieutenants.
Why similar: Vampires 76.8% ★, Demons 8.2%, Hack and Slash 7.5%, Action-Adventure 4.6%, RPG 1.6%
- #54 The Thaumaturge
66% matchVery Positive83% of 5,717 reviews2024
Dev: Fool's TheoryPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 86%
The Thaumaturge is a character-driven RPG with a rich story, morally ambiguous choices, and turn-based combat. In a city on the brink of change, use your mystical powers to read emotions, uncover motives, and command folklore-inspired demons — while resisting the temptation of your own pride.
Why similar: Demons 52.4%, Story Rich 23.6%, RPG 13.9%, Singleplayer 5.8%, Adventure 4.2%
- #55 Trepang2
66% matchVery Positive93% of 18,447 reviews2023
Dev: Trepang StudiosPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 40.9%, Violent 27.5%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 7.3%, Singleplayer 4.6%
- #56 Ashes to Ashes
69% matchMixed58% of 107 reviews2023
Dev: Team Beans
Windows
Shoot your way to vengeance as the infamous undead gunslinger Quinn del Ramo. In this weird wild west, experience a story-driven action-packed adventure with bullets, magic, and betrayal.
Why similar: Western 57.2% ★, Third-Person Shooter 22.3%, Shooter 5.5%, Action 4.7%, Story Rich 3.7%
- #57 The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing III
71% matchMixed64% of 1,371 reviews2015
Dev: NeocoreGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Van Helsing, monster hunter will face the most difficult trials of his life as he is trying to destroy his nemesis. The civil war is over in Borgovia, but the future still looks grim. The city of weird science is in ruins and a strange cult prophesises the coming of the end times.
Why similar: Vampires 62.8% ★, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Co-op 9.6%, Multiplayer 4.6%, RPG 4.1%
- #58 Back 4 Blood
67% matchMixed69% of 72,737 reviews2021
Dev: Turtle Rock StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 44.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.
Why similar: Gore 22.1%, Online Co-Op 21.2%, Co-op 20.2%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Shooter 9.5%
- #59 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
65% matchVery Positive90% of 17,773 reviews2023
Dev: Auroch DigitalPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%
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: Gore 28.3%, Demons 25.6%, Shooter 19.6%, Violent 15.7%, Action 8.4%