Games Like Gears of War: Reloaded

From one of gaming’s most acclaimed sagas, Gears is bigger than ever. With all-out war descending, Kait Diaz breaks away to uncover her connection to the enemy and discovers the true danger to Sera – herself.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.7%, Co-op Campaign 12% ★, Shooter 11.8%, Action 11.4%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel in the series, it offers the most authentic continuation of the cover-based mechanics and squad-focused gameplay.

Gears Tactics is the fast-paced, turn-based strategy game from one of the most-acclaimed video game franchises – Gears of War. Outnumbered and fighting for survival, recruit and command your squad to hunt down an evil mastermind who makes monsters.

Why similar: Gore 43.5%, Multiplayer 25.3%, Violent 24.4%, Singleplayer 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: This spin-off translates the franchise's brutal combat and tactical intensity into a deep, turn-based strategy experience.

In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 47%, Third Person 13.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 10.5%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same feeling of playing as a hulking, heavily armored soldier engaging in visceral, high-impact third-person combat.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 50.4%, Shooter 18.8%, Third Person 14.4%, Action 11.1%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the gold standard for high-speed, cover-based third-person shooting with an emphasis on fluid movement and tactical aggression.

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 36.3%, Post-apocalyptic 17.3%, Shooter 13.3%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Action 9%

Why You'll Like It: It blends dark, post-apocalyptic atmosphere with tight third-person shooting and tactical cover mechanics.

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 59.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Action 12%, Third Person 11.8%, Multiplayer 2%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based third-person shooter that emphasizes tactical movement and team coordination in a gritty, dystopian setting.

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 47.8%, Shooter 10.5%, Multiplayer 10.1%, Action 7.9%, Third Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This aggressive third-person shooter combines cover mechanics with powerful supernatural abilities in a harsh, ruined world.

Join The Division in this open world tactical shooter. Engage in intense cover-based combat, team up with friends, and build your ultimate agent to save Washington, D.C.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 40.9%, Shooter 15.3%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Post-apocalyptic 12.3%, Online Co-Op 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical cover-based shooter set in a post-apocalyptic environment that rewards careful positioning and squad synergy.

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.1%, Shooter 17.4%, Third Person 16.1%, Horror 10.8%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an atmospheric third-person horror experience with a focus on squad management and survival.

A third-person Action/Shooter that thrusts players into a sci-fi flavored nightmare scenario set in the post Cold War era.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 42.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Third Person 11.9%, Action 11.2%, Horror 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty third-person shooter that helped pioneer many of the cover-based mechanics seen in modern action games.

No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 42.9%, Shooter 14.5%, Third Person 12.2%, Action 11.9%, Multiplayer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers some of the most polished and cinematic third-person cover shooting mechanics available on PC.

The Mass Effect™ Legendary Edition includes single-player base content and over 40 DLC from the highly acclaimed Mass Effect, Mass Effect 2, and Mass Effect 3 games, including promo weapons, armors, and packs — remastered and optimized for 4K Ultra HD.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 58.8%, Shooter 18.8%, Action 10.3%, Combat 8.3%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based third-person tactical shooter that features deep world-building and cover-based combat mechanics.

Journey across space to the icy planet of Tau Volantis with Isaac Clarke and Sgt. John Carver to discover and destroy the source of the Necromorph outbreak.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.7%, Horror 14.4%, Shooter 14.1%, Dark 9.8%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong emphasis on co-op third-person horror shooting, mirroring the squad dynamics of the Gears franchise.

Survival is just the beginning. Six years have passed since the biological disaster in Raccoon City. Leon S. Kennedy, one of the survivors, tracks the president's kidnapped daughter to a secluded European village, where there is something terribly wrong with the locals.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 40.5%, Horror 15.8%, Dark 9.9%, Realistic 8.9%, Third Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: The over-the-shoulder camera and tactical combat against aggressive enemies provide a similar tension to the Gears experience.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.3%, Third Person 19.8%, Horror 14%, Action 11.5%, Shooter 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense third-person action with a dark, atmospheric setting and a focus on tactical combat encounters.

Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.6%, Horror 18.9%, Third Person 10.8%, Action 10.2%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person survival horror with tactical shooting mechanics and a focus on squad-like cooperation.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.4%, Shooter 17.7%, Horror 11.3%, Co-op Campaign 10.5% ★, Third Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op third-person shooter that focuses on squad-based survival against overwhelming hordes of enemies.

The beloved and critically acclaimed Ghostbusters video game is back! Strap on your proton pack once again and join the Ghostbusters on the adventure with the voice and likeness of the original crew as you battle to save New York!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 48.4%, Shooter 20.6%, Third Person 15.9%, Action 8.5%, Multiplayer 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter that utilizes team-based mechanics and heavy weaponry to manage groups of enemies.

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 25.7%, Shooter 18.8%, Horror 13.4%, Multiplayer 11.9%, Gore 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same visceral, gore-filled intensity and co-op focus that makes the combat in Gears so satisfying.

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 28.5%, Shooter 14.5%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Post-apocalyptic 10.9%, Online Co-Op 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op third-person shooter that focuses on managing massive hordes of enemies through tactical positioning and teamwork.

Driven to the brink of extinction on ice-covered wastelands, humankind fights to survive. Battle to survive against gargantuan alien Akrid and treacherous Snow Pirates on the vast and frozen landscape of EDN III.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 56%, Action 17.9%, Shooter 11.2%, Third Person 9.4%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic third-person action game that emphasizes survival and tactical combat in a harsh, unforgiving environment.

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 42.1%, Shooter 12.2%, Third Person 11.9%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides punchy, high-impact third-person action with a focus on aggressive combat and heavy weaponry.

The award-winning series returns as Karl Fairburne fights to uncover Project Kraken in 1944 France. The genre-defining authentic sniping, with enhanced kill cam, has never looked or felt better as you fight across immersive maps to stop the Nazi war machine in its tracks.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.8%, Shooter 18.6%, Multiplayer 13%, Third Person 10%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical third-person shooter that places a heavy emphasis on cover, positioning, and precise combat execution.

This game is a port of the Games for Windows - Live version that was released in 2009. If you buy the Untold Stories Bundle here on Steam, it will be the same as upgrading to Resident Evil 5 Gold Edition.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.3%, Co-op Campaign 22.6% ★, Horror 9.5%, Third Person 7.5%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Designed specifically for co-op play, it features the same over-the-shoulder tactical combat style as Gears.

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: Post-apocalyptic 35.1%, Dark 20.1%, Horror 18%, Gore 9.9%, Combat 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a gritty, gore-focused combat system set in a post-apocalyptic environment that rewards aggressive play.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.8%, Horror 15.7%, Shooter 13.3%, Third Person 10.8%, Dark 8.3%

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: Third-Person Shooter 22.1%, Shooter 18.3%, Third Person 16.8%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op third-person shooter that focuses on horde-clearing action and tactical team play.

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 47.6%, Shooter 22.1%, Third Person 18.4%, Action 6.2%, Combat 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, brutal third-person action game that emphasizes melee and shooting combinations in a dark setting.

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: Shooter 24.7%, Realistic 15.5%, Horror 14.1%, Action 9%, Combat 8.4%

Experience the single-player experience from the iconic first-person shooter, Crysis 3, optimized to take advantage of today's hardware in Crysis 3 Remastered.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 34.8%, Shooter 32.2%, Action 13.8%, Combat 9.5%, War 6.7%

Relive the legendary single-player campaign from the classic first-person shooter, Crysis 2, optimized for today's hardware in Crysis 2 Remastered.

Why similar: Shooter 38.6%, Post-apocalyptic 29.4%, Action 18.3%, Combat 7.4%, Multiplayer 2.4%

The classic first person shooter from Crytek is back with the action-packed gameplay, sandbox world, and thrilling epic battles you loved the first time around – now with remastered graphics optimized for a new generation of hardware.

Why similar: Shooter 44%, Realistic 21%, Action 18.9%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Singleplayer 4.2%

Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare® II drops players into an unprecedented global conflict that features the iconic Operators of Task Force 141.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.1%, Shooter 17.5%, Realistic 9.8%, Action 9.7%, Third Person 8.9%

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake is a remade version of the game introduced in 1997 in arcade platform. A classic arcade rail-shooter receives a whole new entourage and gameplay changes to suit modern gaming standards.

Why similar: Shooter 30.4%, Horror 17.9%, Action 14.8%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Combat 7.3%

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine returns. Enhanced for a new generation! Enjoy quality of life & graphical improvements that take the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine experience to the next level.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 41.8%, Shooter 21.5%, Third Person 17.5%, Action 10.3%, Multiplayer 5.2%

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: Shooter 38.2%, Multiplayer 18.3%, Action 16%, Horror 14.8%, Gore 9.3%

One of the most critically-acclaimed games in history, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is back, remastered in true high-definition, featuring improved textures, physically based rendering, high-dynamic range lighting and much more.

Why similar: Shooter 37.4%, Multiplayer 23.4%, Action 14.4%, War 12.8%, Violent 5.3%

Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 42.1%, Shooter 16.4%, Third Person 15.2%, Action 11.4%, Gore 6.4%

Call of Duty is back, redefining war like you've never experienced before. Building on the Call of Duty 4®: Modern Warfare engine, Call of Duty: World at War immerses players into the most gritty and chaotic WWII combat ever experienced.

Why similar: Shooter 31.4%, Multiplayer 20.5%, Action 12.3%, Horror 9%, War 8.9%

It’s 2091 and megacorp Horzine has produced the ultimate army: an obedient horde of bioengineered monsters called zeds. Now, join the rebel group Nightfall in this co-op action/horror FPS that puts you and your teammates in a battle for the future of humanity.

Why similar: Shooter 24.3%, Horror 15%, Realistic 13.9%, Dark 13.4%, Multiplayer 10.7%

Experience a visceral Campaign or assemble your team in the ultimate online playground with multiple Special Ops challenges and a mix of Multiplayer maps and modes.

Why similar: Shooter 28.7%, Multiplayer 18.9%, Action 12.5%, Realistic 10.4%, PvP 9.8%

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.

Why similar: Shooter 20.6%, Horror 19.1%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Dark 18.1%, Online Co-Op 10.9%

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

Why similar: Shooter 44.4%, Action 27.3%, Gore 18.8%, Singleplayer 6.7%, Violent 2.7%

Kingpin: Reloaded is an enhanced re-release of the classic tale of revenge. Take control of a street gang and order your recruits to attack, defend or even do a little safe-cracking to pick up some needed cash.

Why similar: Shooter 23.3%, Dark 20.8%, Combat 13.7%, Multiplayer 13%, Action 10.3%

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.

Why similar: Multiplayer 45.5%, Online Co-Op 23.7%, PvP 12%, Singleplayer 8.5%, Gore 5.7%

Rebuilt and enhanced for PC – Until Dawn invites you to relive the nightmare, and immerse yourself in a gripping slasher horror where every decision can make the difference between life and death.

Why similar: Horror 45.7%, Third Person 28.7%, Dark 13.1%, Singleplayer 5.3%, Gore 4.4%

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 42.3%, Third Person 14.8%, Multiplayer 12.8%, Action 8.3%, Realistic 8.1%

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: Shooter 25.4%, Multiplayer 18.5%, Horror 14.2%, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Gore 9.5%

Join the corps! Umbrella Corps brings a competitive experience featuring new types of strategy and technique blended with elements from the world of Resident Evil, to create a unique kind of shooter!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.6%, Shooter 19.4%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Action 11.9%, Horror 7.9%

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: Shooter 28.9%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Gore 15.4%, Action 15.4%, Third-Person Shooter 13.4%

You & your friends are the deadliest killers in the galaxy – the US Colonial Marines. It’s up to you to not just survive, but wipe out the Xeno infestation.

Why similar: Shooter 30.2%, Action 21.9%, Horror 19.1%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Online Co-Op 6.2%

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: Shooter 38.7%, Action 22.1%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Gore 10.2%, Horror 7.6%

The Master Chief’s iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.

Why similar: Shooter 38.7%, Multiplayer 30.7%, Action 14.9%, Horror 8.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: Shooter 37%, Horror 19.5%, Action 18.6%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Singleplayer 4.8%

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series. Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralize the dangerous undead monsters standing in your way.

Why similar: Shooter 29.5%, Horror 17.6%, Combat 12.4%, Action 12.4%, Local Co-Op 8.3%

Necrosis: Dawn of Dread is a full-length co-op survival horror experience inspired by the golden age of zombies. 15+ hours of missions, vehicles, puzzles, with many playable survivors await across a world consumed by the dead. No microtransactions, no shortcuts: just pure survival.

Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 22.7%, Shooter 18.2%, Horror 13.6%, Realistic 12.1%, Dark 10.7%

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: Horror 40.6%, Shooter 22.6%, Action 14.9%, Dark 10.9%, Gore 6.4%