Games Like Heretic + Hexen

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 35.5% ★, FPS 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Shooter 7.3%, 1990's 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the spiritual successor to Heretic, featuring high-fantasy magic combat and surreal, atmospheric level design.

Hands of Necromancy is a Dark Fantasy FPS metroidvania, inspired by classics such as Heretic and made with the GZDoom engine. Wield weapons, magic or transform into a fearsome monster to slay your foes, then raise them as undead servants and unleash even more carnage to become a master Necromancer!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 41.3% ★, FPS 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.6%, Shooter 8.5%, First-Person 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title is explicitly built to emulate the mechanics and dark fantasy aesthetic of the Heretic and Hexen series.

Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.

Why similar: FPS 19%, Dark Fantasy 14.7%, Shooter 12.6%, RPG 11.7%, Old School 9%

Why You'll Like It: Designed as a spiritual successor to Hexen, this game emphasizes puzzle-solving, hub-based exploration, and dark fantasy magic.

Hands of Necromancy II is a dark fantasy FPS sequel, inspired by classics such as Heretic and Doom. Choose from two characters, wield new weapons and learn even more powerful spells and transformations to prove once and for all that you are the supreme Necromancer, master of death itself!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 19.9% ★, FPS 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 15%, Action 10%, Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel expands on the class-based magic and dark fantasy world-building of its predecessor.

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 42.2% ★, FPS 13.5%, Shooter 8%, Dark Fantasy 7.6%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled fantasy shooter that captures the magic-casting feel and exploration-heavy gameplay of 90s classics.

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 47.7% ★, FPS 14.1%, Shooter 9.4%, 1990's 8.6%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 90s Build engine shooter that shares the dark, supernatural tone and visceral combat of the Heretic series.

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 30.7% ★, FPS 11.8%, Dark Fantasy 9.3%, 2.5D 8.2%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality retro shooter that blends fantasy elements with challenging, exploration-focused level design.

Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 50.5% ★, FPS 15.1%, Shooter 8.1%, 1990's 8.1%, Old School 6%

Why You'll Like It: While more grounded in horror, its movement and level design represent the pinnacle of the modern boomer-shooter revival.

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 47.1% ★, FPS 16.6%, Shooter 8.5%, Action 5.8%, Dark Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This Lovecraftian FPS features a unique comic-book art style and a deep magic-based skill tree that complements its dark atmosphere.

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 53.9% ★, FPS 15.2%, 1990's 9.6%, Shooter 7.9%, Retro 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the GZDoom engine, this game offers a polished, atmospheric experience that feels like a natural evolution of the classic 90s shooters.

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 45.5% ★, FPS 13.3%, Action 7.2%, Gore 5.6%, Violent 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed using the Quake engine, this game offers a dark, gothic atmosphere and challenging combat that fits the Heretic vibe perfectly.

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 41.9% ★, FPS 9.3%, 1990's 8.2%, Shooter 7.5%, 2.5D 7%

Why You'll Like It: The sequel refines the magic and movement mechanics, offering a faster and more vertical experience than the original.

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 51.4% ★, FPS 13.4%, Shooter 7.9%, Old School 6.3%, Action 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A highly atmospheric and tactical shooter that captures the gritty, occult-themed intensity found in classic 90s titles.

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 30.9% ★, FPS 20.3%, 1990's 11.6%, Shooter 6.3%, Old School 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational shooters that established the engine and gameplay loop upon which Heretic and Hexen were built.

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 50.6% ★, FPS 15.6%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Shooter 5.6%, RPG 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines classic weapon variety with a robust magic system and retro pixel-art visuals.

PowerSlave Exhumed is a KEX Engine port of the classic console game perfectly blending both the PlayStation & Saturn versions

Why similar: FPS 22%, Boomer Shooter 21.2% ★, Shooter 14%, Action 9.2%, Old School 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game features a unique Metroidvania-style approach to level progression that mirrors the exploration found in Hexen.

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 55.1% ★, FPS 16.4%, Shooter 6.1%, Gore 5.5%, Retro 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the retro shooter that excels in visceral feedback and fast-paced, gore-filled combat.

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 56% ★, FPS 13.1%, Shooter 6%, 1990's 4.4%, Old School 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers heavy, impactful combat and a retro aesthetic that feels like a modern evolution of 90s shooter design.

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 44.5% ★, FPS 13.1%, 1990's 7.1%, Shooter 6.3%, Old School 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A masterpiece of the Build engine that offers intricate level design and a satisfyingly dense retro experience.

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 46.5% ★, FPS 11.6%, 1990's 8.7%, Shooter 6.9%, Old School 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: An occult-themed shooter that blends fast-paced action with a variety of supernatural abilities and weapons.

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 49.8% ★, FPS 13.4%, Shooter 6.6%, 1990's 5.8%, Violent 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title blends retro shooter mechanics with looter-shooter elements and a dark, surreal fantasy world.

Hailed as the original FPS-RPG game that spawned countless imitators, Strife: Veteran Edition is a love letter to the classic from 1996.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.6% ★, FPS 20.4%, RPG 13.7%, 1990's 11.8%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic FPS that incorporates RPG elements and hub-based exploration similar to the structure of Hexen.

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: FPS 26.9%, Boomer Shooter 26.4% ★, 1990's 11.2%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The pioneer of 3D movement and dark, atmospheric level design that influenced the entire genre.

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 38.7% ★, FPS 18.5%, Shooter 8.4%, Retro 6.8%, Old School 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, atmospheric retro shooter that captures the bleak and mysterious tone of 90s Eastern European game design.

Includes original Blood II: The Chosen and add-on package The Nightmare LevelsAn immersive atmosphere full of dark humor and exciting actionFour playable characters and wide variety of weapons

Why similar: FPS 23.5%, Action 17.5%, Shooter 15.4%, 1990's 10.7%, Gore 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, supernatural-themed shooter that leans into the same gothic and occult aesthetics as the Heretic series.

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 23.8% ★, FPS 15.5%, 1990's 9.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Old School 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic 90s shooter that features unique time-travel themes and challenging combat encounters.

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 31% ★, FPS 17.8%, 1990's 13%, Action 8.5%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its darker, more atmospheric take on the Doom formula, it shares the moody, puzzle-lite design of Hexen.

Witchaven is a first-person fantasy slasher set in a dark medieval times. Dare to enter this 3D Hell... Dare to enter Witchaven!

Why similar: FPS 21.8%, Action 14.9%, 2.5D 14.7%, Shooter 14.1%, RPG 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic fantasy-themed shooter that focuses on melee and magic combat in a dark, dungeon-crawling setting.

Apogee Software and Interceptor Entertainment proudly present the rebirth of the cult-classic first-person shooter, “Rise of the Triad”. Bigger, better and more ludicrous than ever before.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.6% ★, FPS 24.2%, Old School 8.2%, Gore 8%, Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter that highlights the chaotic and explosive combat of the 90s era.

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 36.2% ★, FPS 11.7%, 1990's 9.5%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%, Shooter 7.2%

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 30.5% ★, FPS 12.9%, Action 9.5%, Gore 8.1%, 1990's 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, aggressive retro shooter that focuses on high-octane combat and a gritty, uncompromising aesthetic.

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 48.3% ★, FPS 16%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 5.8%, First-Person 5.5%

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

Why similar: FPS 26.1%, Boomer Shooter 23.8% ★, Shooter 9%, Action 7.7%, Gore 7.2%

A retro FPS for the ages! Completely rebuilt from the ground up for VR! 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 41.6% ★, FPS 13.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Shooter 8.7%, 1990's 6.6%

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil, but the least of your worries. The last of the three Serpent Riders yet lives.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 23.7% ★, FPS 21.7%, Gothic 14.2% ★, Action 9.6%, Dark Fantasy 9%

Experience the epic conflict of Kain and Raziel in original form or with remastered graphics.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.5%, Action 13.9%, Puzzle 11.9%, Adventure 11.6%, Fantasy 9.7%

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 39.1% ★, FPS 12.4%, 1990's 10.1%, Gothic 10% ★, Shooter 8.6%

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.3% ★, FPS 25%, Shooter 13.4%, Action 8.8%, First-Person 6.7%

The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 50.5% ★, FPS 14.9%, 2.5D 9.6%, Shooter 9.1%, First-Person 5%

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 43.8% ★, FPS 13.3%, Shooter 7.8%, Gore 7.1%, Old School 6.8%

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 29.4% ★, FPS 13.2%, 1990's 9.4%, Shooter 8.5%, Gore 6.9%

The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.5% ★, FPS 13.6%, Shooter 9%, 1990's 8.4%, Exploration 5%

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 32.1%, Shooter 16.4%, RPG 13.5%, Action 11.7%, Dark 10.4%

A retro FPS set in a faux norse-celtic fantasy world in the midst of a war with the dead. Grab an axe, get revenge.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 25.1% ★, FPS 21.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Dark Fantasy 8%, Action 7.7%

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: Boomer Shooter 24.4% ★, Gothic 17.3% ★, FPS 13.9%, Shooter 10.5%, Gore 8%

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 42.4% ★, FPS 12.1%, 1990's 11.2%, Shooter 7.5%, Old School 6.4%

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 37.2% ★, FPS 23.4%, 1990's 10.6%, Shooter 8%, Action 7.2%

Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 48.5% ★, FPS 16.5%, Shooter 10.6%, Magic 5.7%, Old School 5.7%

You are part of an elite group of operatives called HUNT (High-risk United Nations Taskforce), and you must stop a maniac cult leader from killing millions of people. You are equipped with high-tech weaponry and magical instruments that defy description to invade the monastery and stop the madness.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.3% ★, FPS 11.6%, 1990's 9.2%, Shooter 7.5%, Gore 6.8%

Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 46.3% ★, FPS 15.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.1%, Shooter 8.6%, Action 6.3%

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 42.4% ★, FPS 12.7%, Shooter 7.9%, Gore 7%, Old School 6.5%

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 49.4% ★, FPS 13.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Gore 4.8%, Action 4.7%

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: Boomer Shooter 24.9% ★, FPS 21.7%, Dark Fantasy 16.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 9.3%

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: FPS 25.1%, RPG 19.7%, 1990's 16.2%, Action 10%, First-Person 8.6%

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 30.5% ★, FPS 20.9%, Shooter 12.3%, Action 10.9%, Gore 6.7%