Games Like Half-Life 2

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 25.1%, Classic 21.7% ★, Sci-fi 9.4%, Aliens 6%, Great Soundtrack 6%

Why You'll Like It: This modern reimagining of the first Half-Life captures Valve's blend of environmental storytelling, smart level design, and sci-fi firefights in a form that feels much closer to Half-Life 2.

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

Why similar: Classic 21.7% ★, FPS 19.5%, Silent Protagonist 18.5% ★, Sci-fi 7.1%, Aliens 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original lays down the same seamless narrative-driven FPS design and alien-conspiracy sci-fi that Half-Life 2 builds on.

Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.

Why similar: FPS 26.9%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Zombies 10%, Aliens 9.8%, Shooter 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Although built for VR, it nails the same Combine-era atmosphere, tactile physics interaction, and richly immersive storytelling.

BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon.

Why similar: FPS 31.7%, Classic 14.4% ★, Dystopian 10.7%, Story Rich 7.3%, Sci-fi 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Half-Life 2's gift for world-building and environmental storytelling, pairing inventive weapons with a memorable decaying dystopia.

FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...

Why similar: FPS 47.2%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Shooter 6.8%, Action 6.4%, Classic 5.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its linear sci-fi campaign mixes physics-flavored gimmicks, oppressive Soviet dystopia, and classic 2000s FPS pacing that feels very Half-Life-esque.

In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.

Why similar: FPS 40.5%, Classic 11.1% ★, Story Rich 9.3%, Shooter 8.4%, First-Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Half-Life 2, it is a story-driven first-person journey through a bleak authoritarian world with strong atmosphere and tense gunfights.

Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.

Why similar: Classic 25.6% ★, Sci-fi 18.6%, FPS 13.5%, First-Person 11.8%, Puzzle 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Set in the Half-Life universe, it spins Valve's first-person design and physics experimentation into a brilliantly paced puzzle adventure.

Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

Why similar: FPS 49.4%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Shooter 12.7%, First-Person 6.9%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its campaign captures the same constant invention and polished first-person pacing, mixing standout set pieces with clever mechanics.

It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.

Why similar: FPS 43.6%, Story Rich 9.6%, Shooter 9.6%, First-Person 7.3%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel leans harder into resistance politics, scripted set pieces, and immersive first-person combat in a claustrophobic post-collapse setting.

The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

Why similar: FPS 38.6%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Story Rich 10.7%, First-Person 9.9%, Physics 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the same universe connections and polished first-person design while expanding the sense of place and scripted journey.

Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.

Why similar: FPS 49.6%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 7.4%, Sci-fi 7.4%, First-Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: The occupied-world resistance fantasy, focused narrative, and propulsive corridor shooting make it a strong tonal and mechanical cousin to Half-Life 2.

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

Why similar: FPS 45.7%, Classic 20.2% ★, Sci-fi 6.6%, Silent Protagonist 6.4% ★, Aliens 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This expansion delivers more classic Half-Life combat and level design, making it a natural detour for anyone wanting more of Valve's FPS formula.

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

Why similar: FPS 40.9%, Classic 27% ★, Horror 7.4%, Shooter 5.6%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: If you loved Half-Life 2's tight combat encounters and environmental pacing, F.E.A.R. offers similarly sharp gunplay with a darker horror edge.

Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.

Why similar: FPS 44.5%, Sci-fi 13.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 7.9%, Aliens 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Set amid an urban alien invasion, it feels even closer to Half-Life 2 thanks to its city combat, narrative drive, and futuristic military tone.

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: Classic 28.8% ★, FPS 22.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.2%, Sci-fi 8.8%, Aliens 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Across its campaigns, you get another benchmark sci-fi FPS series built on memorable set pieces, vehicle moments, and readable combat.

Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.

Why similar: FPS 30.8%, Dystopian 15.6%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Shooter 8.3%, Story Rich 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This short indie FPS wears its Half-Life 2 inspiration openly, from deserted industrial spaces to surreal dimension-hopping sci-fi and intimate storytelling.

Made by Gearbox Software and originally released in 2001 as an add-on to Half-Life, Blue Shift is a return to the Black Mesa Research Facility in which you play as Barney Calhoun, the security guard sidekick who helped Gordon out of so many sticky situations.

Why similar: FPS 37.7%, Classic 18.1% ★, Sci-fi 8.5%, Silent Protagonist 7.4% ★, Aliens 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: It is a shorter, more grounded slice of the Half-Life universe with the same seamless storytelling and familiar Black Mesa setting.

Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.

Why similar: FPS 33%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Dystopian 12.1%, Shooter 10.9%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It trades oppression for spectacle, but its narrative-heavy campaign and first-person powers-and-guns combat echo Valve's cinematic approach.

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

Why similar: FPS 30.3%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Aliens 9.6%, Story Rich 7.3%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is more immersive-sim than straight shooter, but the first-person exploration, environmental storytelling, and inventive sci-fi tools resonate strongly with Half-Life 2 fans.

A Sci-fi FPS set on the mysterious planet ADACA. - Use your GRAVITY-MANIPULATING arm to HURL objects at your foes or even RIP weapons directly from their hands! - EXPLORE and manipulate the environment in this EERIE and HOSTILE world!

Why similar: FPS 36.2%, Dystopian 16.5%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Shooter 9.1%, Story Rich 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This indie FPS is deeply inspired by Half-Life 2, blending gravity-gun-style combat, moody ruins, and a mysterious sci-fi narrative.

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: FPS 24.6%, Dystopian 17.4%, First-Person 16.5%, Story Rich 11.7%, Action 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: The first-person traversal, oppressive industrial city, and strong sense of place make it a great pick if City 17's atmosphere is what hooked you.

A demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of demons in this award-winning horror/action FPS and reimagining of the original DOOM.

Why similar: FPS 34.7%, Classic 26.3% ★, Sci-fi 7.9%, Shooter 6.7%, Horror 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is a more horror-heavy take on story-led sci-fi shooting, but its slower pace and immersive Mars setting overlap with Half-Life 2's oppressive mood.

Slip into the Standard Issue Biosuit as Myo Hyori, a gifted Korean teenage girl who must face the perils of the future. Survive many hazards, explore a seemingly endless metropolis and beyond as the world around you implodes and history marches towards its inevitable conclusion.

Why similar: FPS 34.4%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Action 15.2%, Dystopian 10.7%, Adventure 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Built on Source and steeped in dystopian atmosphere, it channels Half-Life 2's slow-burn exploration, urban decay, and scripted storytelling.

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 39.1%, Classic 22.1% ★, Sci-fi 10.4%, Shooter 7.7%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: It is more combat-forward, but its militarized sci-fi campaign and linear, story-framed shooting make it one of the closer old-school cousins.

Fast multiplayer action set in the Half-Life 2 universe! HL2's physics adds a new dimension to deathmatch play. Play straight deathmatch or try Combine vs. Resistance teamplay. Toss a toilet at your friend today!

Why similar: FPS 47.3%, Action 14.5%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Shooter 8.6%, Multiplayer 6.3%

BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.

Why similar: FPS 35.9%, Classic 17.3% ★, Story Rich 6.9%, Sci-fi 6.4%, Dystopian 6.3%

In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

Why similar: FPS 35.2%, Dystopian 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Shooter 7.5%, Story Rich 7.1%

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

Why similar: FPS 36.7%, Zombies 31.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Multiplayer 5.4%, Moddable 4.3% ★

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a recreation of the first multiplayer game set in the Half-Life universe. Features all the classic weapons and most-played maps, now running on the Source engine.

Why similar: FPS 38.4%, Classic 23.8% ★, Action 9.9%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Shooter 7.7%

Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.

Why similar: FPS 45.8%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Dystopian 6.9%, Story Rich 6.8%, Shooter 6.8%

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: FPS 37.5%, Dystopian 12.8%, Shooter 12.1%, Aliens 12%, Sci-fi 9.1%

You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.

Why similar: Classic 35.3% ★, FPS 32.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%, Shooter 5.4%

From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.

Why similar: FPS 36.5%, Zombies 27.1%, Shooter 8.4%, Multiplayer 6%, Action 5.5%

With its extensive Tour of Duty campaign, a near-limitless number of skirmish modes, updates and new content for Counter-Strike's award-winning multiplayer game play, plus over 12 bonus single player missions, Counter-Strike: Condition Zero is a tremendous offering of single and multiplayer content.

Why similar: FPS 44%, Classic 23.9% ★, Shooter 10.8%, Action 10.1%, First-Person 4.7%

Counter-Strike: Source blends Counter-Strike's award-winning teamplay action with the advanced technology of Source™ technology.

Why similar: FPS 49%, Shooter 26.8%, Action 8.4%, Multiplayer 6.1%, First-Person 5.4%

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: FPS 40%, Sci-fi 15%, Shooter 12.5%, Aliens 11.9%, Action 7.2%

Play the world's number 1 online action game. Engage in an incredibly realistic brand of terrorist warfare in this wildly popular team-based game. Ally with teammates to complete strategic missions. Take out enemy sites. Rescue hostages. Your role affects your team's success. Your team's success affects your role.

Why similar: FPS 41.2%, Classic 33.3% ★, Shooter 9.5%, Action 8%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.

Why similar: FPS 36.3%, Classic 16.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Shooter 8.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%

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: FPS 34.4%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Dystopian 12.3%, Aliens 11.9%, Shooter 10.7%

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: FPS 42.4%, Story Rich 10.3%, Shooter 9.4%, First-Person 7.4%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%

The most-anticipated game of the year and the sequel to the best-selling first-person action game of all time, Modern Warfare 2 continues the gripping and heart-racing action as players face off against a new threat dedicated to bringing the world to the brink of collapse.

Why similar: FPS 50.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 10.6%, Multiplayer 6.7%, First-Person 6.7%

TE120 is a short single player experience set in the Half-Life Universe featuring a gravity defying weapon that allows you to jump buildings and sustain large falls. The story takes place at a mysterious date & location. Where are you? Why have you been sent?

Why similar: FPS 30.4%, Zombies 15.8%, Shooter 13.1%, First-Person 7.5%, Action 7.2%

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: Classic 39.1% ★, FPS 31.8%, Shooter 5.9%, Great Soundtrack 3.9%, Sci-fi 3.7%

Experience the critically acclaimed and award-winning Portal™ reimagined with full ray tracing and DLSS 4 in this free DLC for Portal owners. Start thinking with portals, with RTX on.

Why similar: Sci-fi 28.4%, Action 16.8%, First-Person 16.5%, Story Rich 13.1%, Puzzle 9.6%

From one of gaming's most iconic sagas, Halo is bigger than ever. Featuring an expansive open-world campaign and a dynamic free to play multiplayer experience.

Why similar: FPS 37.1%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Shooter 10.3%, Aliens 8.5%, First-Person 6.9%

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: FPS 40.3%, Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Shooter 9.6%, Sci-fi 7.9%, Action 6.8%

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 39.9%, Classic 23.5% ★, Action 7.9%, Shooter 7.6%, First-Person 5.4%

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: FPS 36.4%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Shooter 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.2%, Horror 6.2%

The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.

Why similar: Classic 35.8% ★, FPS 23%, Sci-fi 10%, Dystopian 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.2%

Prospekt begins in the Nova Prospekt prison in the Half-Life universe. Gordon Freeman is slowly being overrun by soldiers in the prison, however unknown to him, his Vortigaunt allies manage to find some help from a forgotten hero.

Why similar: FPS 46.9%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Action 11.7%, Shooter 10.2%, First-Person 7.3%

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. Your job is to safeguard company secrets, but when a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job...

Why similar: FPS 34.7%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Dystopian 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 9.7%, Story Rich 8%

A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.

Why similar: FPS 37.6%, Classic 34.3% ★, Shooter 6.3%, Action 5%, First-Person 3.9%

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: Classic 37.9% ★, FPS 37.8%, Shooter 5.6%, Action 4.7%, Multiplayer 4%

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 40.1% ★, FPS 21.4%, Sci-fi 11.7%, First-Person 4.4%, Horror 4.3%