Games Like Hunt Down The Freeman

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 41%, Shooter 19.2%, First-Person 16.3%, Atmospheric 11.1%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fan-made masterpiece that faithfully recreates the original Half-Life experience with modern graphics and refined mechanics.

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 43.9%, Shooter 20.5%, First-Person 15.6%, Action 14.9%, Singleplayer 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: An officially recognized expansion that continues the Half-Life narrative with a focus on classic shooter gameplay.

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 25.7%, Shooter 23.8%, First-Person 14.6%, Walking Simulator 9%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A short, atmospheric, and highly polished Half-Life mod that showcases the potential of the Source engine.

Cry of Fear is a psychological single-player and co-op horror game set in a deserted town filled with horrific creatures and nightmarish delusions. You play as a young man desperately searching for answers in the cold Scandinavian night, finding his way through the city as he slowly descends into madness.

Why similar: FPS 29.7%, First-Person 20.6%, Shooter 19%, Atmospheric 17.5%, Action 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Originally a Half-Life mod, this standalone game captures the dark, atmospheric, and gritty tone that defines the best of the modding community.

RISE. FALL. REPEAT. Ascend to the level of the Gods as you battle your way out of a shattered and chaotic dimension in this fast paced parkour FPS rogue-like.

Why similar: Parkour 29.1%, Moddable 21.4% ★, FPS 19.4%, Shooter 12.1%, First-Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A movement-heavy, high-octane FPS that focuses on pure, chaotic action and parkour-inspired mobility.

Kvark is an FPS game set in a fictional version of the 80s Czech Republic. The player finds themselves in an underground facility that is falling apart as they travel through it. They will have to navigate through dark tunnels and will encounter many obstacles and enemies that will test their skills

Why similar: Alternate History 33%, FPS 20.3%, Bullet Hell 20.1%, Shooter 14%, First-Person 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired FPS that leans into an alternate-history setting with a distinct, gritty visual style.

An overdose of reality can have dire consequences... Tumble down the rabbit hole and embrace your downfall with 12 endings, non linear day by day progression, sanity system and more...

Why similar: Souls-like 28.8%, Shoot 'Em Up 19.4%, FPS 16.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Multiple Endings 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like FPS that blends challenging, high-stakes combat with a unique, retro-inspired aesthetic.

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

Why similar: FPS 49.6%, Shooter 26.3%, First-Person 18.1%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this title embraces a bizarre, experimental, and intentionally jarring aesthetic that challenges traditional shooter conventions.

Extraneum is an old-school, sci-fi single-player first person shooter with an emphasis on exploration and secret hunting. Fight your way through biohacked monstrosities and stop their progress before they take control of the entire world.

Why similar: FPS 37.6%, Shooter 26.3%, Dark 23.3%, Action 8.5%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: An old-school shooter that captures the fast-paced, visceral combat mechanics of 90s-era FPS titles.

POSTAL 4: No Regerts is a satirical and outrageous comedic open world first person shooter and the long-awaited true sequel to what’s been fondly dubbed as "The Worst Game Ever™", POSTAL 2!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 21.9%, FPS 21.6%, Open World 20%, Shooter 15.2%, First-Person 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game shares the 'so-bad-it's-good' cult status and unpolished, chaotic energy that many players associate with the seed game.

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 38.3%, Alternate History 21.9%, Shooter 11.8%, First-Person 8.2%, Atmospheric 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi shooter that mirrors the alternate-history and time-manipulation themes found in the Half-Life universe.

Perilous Warp is a fast-paced indie retro-shooter inspired by the classic 3D-actions. Communication with a distant space colony has been lost, and you bravely step into the teleporter with the desire for glorious adventures. But do not expect to win in a heartbeat!

Why similar: FPS 28%, Moddable 24.3% ★, Action 16.3%, Shooter 11.1%, First-Person 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, indie FPS that prioritizes fast-paced action and gore in a classic shooter format.

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 49.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Action 8.3%, Atmospheric 8%, Dark 8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic cinematic FPS that excels at intense combat and eerie, atmospheric storytelling.

Intrude is a first-person shooter. Your mission is to get into a long time abandoned base, suddenly taken over by some kind of private military, find your way up and destroy the source of a signal comming from the base. Collect as much data as you can to find out what they are up to.

Why similar: FPS 52.5%, Shooter 27.9%, Action 19.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shooter that focuses on tight, minimalist combat mechanics and a nostalgic aesthetic.

Hunt squirrels, staple them to a corpse, and meet god.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 42.5%, FPS 20.6%, Shooter 12.7%, First-Person 10.1%, Atmospheric 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie horror title that shares the weird, experimental, and dark-humor elements found in the seed game.

Use computers (via GUIs or the command line), unlock doors, crawl through vents, fight enemies head on or find other ways to neutralize or avoid them...

Why similar: FPS 32.6%, First-Person 22.6%, Action 13.8%, Multiple Endings 13.7%, Combat 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive-sim shooter that focuses on experimental mechanics and singleplayer exploration.

Project Remedium is a story-driven action shooter set inside a human body devastated by illness and bad circumstances. It's a post-apocalypse of sorts, a really tiny one, but for a nanobot named Nano+, the body is a whole world. So he is hell-bent on fixing it with his guns and a unique grapnel.

Why similar: FPS 27.3%, Action 18.9%, Shooter 16.3%, Open World 15.7%, First-Person 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi FPS that offers a similar indie-developed, narrative-driven experience set in a hostile environment.

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: FPS 25.7%, Moddable 23.9% ★, Level Editor 21.1%, Shooter 13%, First-Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality, polished retro shooter that demonstrates how to modernize classic FPS mechanics effectively.

In the anarchic world of Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare, only the mightiest warlord rules. Start with a pistol and a few militias, you will set yourself on a wild and ambitious journey towards world domination. Enjoy the immersive combination of intense FPS and sandbox strategy.

Why similar: FPS 25.2%, Shooter 21.1%, Open World 17.1%, Military 16.8%, First-Person 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the name and a military-shooter aesthetic, appealing to those interested in the tactical side of the Freeman mythos.

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: FPS 37.5%, Shooter 23.2%, First-Person 15.8%, Atmospheric 11.7%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, visceral shooter that emphasizes weapon variety and intense, arena-style combat.

Why are alien insectoids invading Earth in 2023? This narrative driven 2D shooter pits you against a seemingly hopeless battle against the invading Insectoids. How will you (and Earth) manage to survive? What hidden technological, historical, and spiritual secrets will you discover as a result?

Why similar: Shooter 38.4%, Combat 29.6%, Action 16.3%, Casual 12.8%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi shooter with an indie narrative focus that mirrors the alien-invasion themes of the seed game.

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 34.3%, Shooter 23.4%, First-Person 17.2%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of the Half-Life universe, offering an unparalleled immersive experience for fans of the source material.

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: FPS 31%, Shooter 21.1%, First-Person 15.8%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Combat 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished retro FPS that captures the sense of scale and wonder found in classic sci-fi and fantasy shooters.

Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

Why similar: Moddable 39.9% ★, Open World 19.3%, FPS 15.6%, First-Person 12%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive cult-classic janky shooter that paved the way for many other experimental and controversial FPS titles.

Experience the fast-paced contact with enemy, beautifully hand-crafted locations, gunsmithing, player customization and more, only in Clown of Duty!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 20.9%, FPS 19.9%, Military 19%, Shooter 15.1%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A low-budget, meme-heavy shooter that reflects the same 'internet-culture' energy as the seed game.

An ecosystem City Builder in a unique world. Build your settlement, manage your workers and optimize your resources. Analyzing your environment, spreading new plants, and harvesting them are key to prosperity.

Why similar: Atmospheric 73.6%, Singleplayer 26.4%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op modification for Half-Life 2 that allows players to experience the campaign with friends, highlighting the community's modding creativity.

Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

Why similar: Moddable 44.1% ★, FPS 19.6%, Shooter 13.9%, First-Person 10.7%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The essential sandbox tool that serves as the foundation for the entire Half-Life modding community and its creative output.

>SYS//PURGE_ is a free, fast-paced FPS inspired by 90's classics, with roguelike elements. Collect items, stay alive and descend deeper into the facility. You take control of an LN-X unit, a glitch breaks you out of the Overseer's control. Make it burn.

Why similar: Alternate History 21%, FPS 20.1%, Military 17.1%, Shooter 16%, Action 8.2%

In Viscera Cleanup Detail, you step into the boots of a space-station janitor tasked with cleaning up after various horrific sci-fi horror events. Instead of machineguns and plasma-rifles, your tools are a mop and bucket. That hero left a mess, and it's up to you to deal with the aftermath.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 48.3%, First-Person 39.8%, Casual 6.6%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A humorous take on the aftermath of sci-fi disasters, perfect for players who enjoy the lore and world-building of the Half-Life universe.

Step into the shoes of a researcher in the depths of the antarctic and uncover the mysteries behind Project Hailstorm.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 40.7%, Alternate History 32.7%, First-Person 10.4%, Dark 8.2%, Atmospheric 6.5%

A former special forces operative is sent to uncover a government cover-up tied to a secret viral experiment. As he explores a hidden underground lab and tracks the last two survivors, he realizes the facility conceals even darker secrets.

Why similar: Souls-like 53.7%, Dark 22.6%, Atmospheric 11.6%, Action 7.6%, Singleplayer 4.4%

A murderer's only shot at redemption. Shatter hell portals, stack divine relics into devastating builds, and descend deeper into hell until you're strong enough to face Satan himself. A roguelike FPS about salvation through overwhelming holy firepower.

Why similar: FPS 29.4%, Shooter 22.9%, First-Person 15.1%, Open World 13.6%, Action 11.9%

2017. Around the world, oil and gas reserves are being depleted. In the United States, forces hungry for world domination are coming to power. In Russia, the economic and political situation is on the verge of complete collapse.

Why similar: Alternate History 25.5%, FPS 20.3%, Military 17.8%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 9.2%

You are Earth's last line of defense in a relentless alien invasion. Experience intense top-down roguelite action across diverse landscapes, fighting invaders with a versatile arsenal. Outsmart, outgun, and survive your foes. Every run increases the challenge - so adapt, evolve, dominate!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.8%, Military 33%, Combat 17.1%, Action 6.5%, Casual 5.4%

Explore terrifying liminal spaces. Horror walking simulator with reality-bending platforming and supernatural threats. Get lost between dimensions.

Why similar: FPS 28.9%, Shooter 24.9%, Action 13.4%, First-Person 13.1%, Dark 11.4%

Strange coincidence brought traveler in unfamiliar places. It would be fine, except sinister desolation is starting to embrace the surroundings. There is no another soul around for the tens of kilometers. Or that’s what it seems like? I should probably go deal with that.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 61.6%, First-Person 16.1%, Atmospheric 9.5%, Action 8.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%

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 48.1%, Shooter 20.8%, Action 16.8%, First-Person 12.4%, Atmospheric 1.4%

Step into a radiant dimension where souls reboot as data. Recover your reincarnation machine from alien terrorists and explore glowing temples of memory, logic, and light. A surreal odyssey through death, rebirth, and the beauty of being lost.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 76.7%, Atmospheric 8.6%, Action 7.3%, Casual 5.8%, Singleplayer 1.6%

An action based shooter based in Australia where everything wants to kill you.

Why similar: Souls-like 24.2%, FPS 19.4%, Open World 14.2%, Shooter 13.4%, First-Person 9.5%

Dimensions: Each level is a new challenge in a different universe. Explore, adapt, and overcome in an interdimensional journey full of surprises.

Why similar: Shooter 61%, Action 34.5%, Singleplayer 4.4%

New York, 2034: you wake up after what seemed to be a terrible nightmare, while it is not. The district has been evacuated and isolated overnight by the army, after an electrical meteor shower hit the Earth. Fight, explore, survive, and try to escape from this hell!

Why similar: FPS 22.9%, Shooter 18.3%, Open World 18%, First-Person 12.8%, Multiple Endings 12.7%

It takes a while to go back to sleep, but inevitably, you return. To dream of the Fallstruktur.

Why similar: Level Editor 22.3%, Parkour 21.6%, Souls-like 17.5%, First-Person 10%, Dark 9.6%

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 54.3%, Military 11.5%, Shooter 10.7%, First-Person 7.2%, Moddable 5.6% ★

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: FPS 33.8%, Military 21.3%, Shooter 18.6%, First-Person 12.2%, Action 6.7%

Aliens have invaded Earth! Towns, cities, deserts, they're everywhere! Take on the role of Earth's last super soldier and confront the alien menace in this intense twin stick shooter!

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 43.7%, Shooter 34.9%, Action 18.5%, Singleplayer 2.9%

Dive in Project Tower, a third-person shooter mixing intense bullet hell combat with a unique morphing ability. Imprisoned by the "Hiks", fight to the top of their deadly tower for freedom. Will you outsmart them and make your way out ?

Why similar: Shoot 'Em Up 28%, Bullet Hell 27.7%, Shooter 15.9%, Dark 12.4%, Atmospheric 7.9%

You are a gunslinger in limbo, involved in a gritty war against "The Cartel", a ruthless organization harvesting souls to break free of the shackles of the afterlife. Grow stronger with each new run, gather the essence of lost souls to take on the biggest threats in this rogue-lite FPS!

Why similar: FPS 31.3%, Shooter 19.8%, First-Person 14.3%, Combat 14.1%, Atmospheric 9.9%

This story-driven Survival-Horror game is about a classic Alien-Invasion which takes place during the early 90s. As Ryan Baker, equipped with a baseball bat and a few bullets in his revolver, the story takes you across the atmospheric neighborhood of Greyhill which is invaded by UFOs & Grey Aliens.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 25.4%, FPS 25.2%, Dark 17.5%, First-Person 16.5%, Atmospheric 11.2%

BF:RI is a military tactical shooter and a work of historical fiction set in war-torn Burkina Faso. You are a CIA SAC Tier 1 operator, assigned to Operation Sahel Dominion, a covert manhunt targeting the Leader of the Sahel Caliphate responsible for an act of terrorism on American soil.

Why similar: FPS 23%, Military 19.6%, Shooter 17.1%, Dark 11.6%, First-Person 10.4%

You are Joseph Walker. After waking up in a strangely deserted science facility with no recollection of how you got there, you hear the voice of an A.I. The A.I. promises to be your guide and to help you out of the facility. However, it is clear right away that it’s not telling you everything.

Why similar: FPS 63.4%, Action 36.6%

It's your first day as a lifeform researcher, and while you don’t know much about the job, you're desperate for the paycheck. What could possibly go wrong?

Why similar: Alternate History 54.7%, First-Person 21.3%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Dark 11.3%

FPS/3rd Person Genre Shooter. Fight your way through an Alien Invasion not only on earth but on other planets.

Why similar: FPS 37.5%, First-Person 19.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Atmospheric 12.7%, Action 11%

You are Trump, the President of all Countries. Shortly after being sworn in, you travel to Europe for a conference, but your airplane is shot-down by mafia members. The Mafia and terrorists from all ex-countries join forces against you. Now you have to fix this mess.

Why similar: Shooter 22.8%, Military 19%, First-Person 18%, Dark 16.3%, Action 13.6%

Rat Hunter features traditional, by-the-book gameplay, which does not wander into the realm of tactical shooters. Players will have to overcome different obstacles and solve various puzzles in order to get to the next level.

Why similar: FPS 36.8%, Shooter 27.5%, First-Person 17.8%, Action 14.2%, Singleplayer 3.7%

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: Alternate History 32%, FPS 25.2%, Shooter 14.5%, First-Person 10.3%, Atmospheric 9.2%

Scavenger SV-4 is a highly replayable atmospheric first-person science fiction game. Part simulator, part roguelike, it has elements of action, combat, resource management, and a dash of horror. It is not quite like any game you have played before.

Why similar: Multiple Endings 30.5%, First-Person 25.5%, Atmospheric 21.4%, Action 15.8%, Singleplayer 6.9%

By signing below, you agree to follow the Protocol. Protocol is a program of strict rules created to make first contact with an alien life form that got shot down in the Arctic Circle.

Why similar: Walking Simulator 35.6%, FPS 19.6%, Multiple Endings 14.3%, First-Person 11.4%, Atmospheric 8.5%

Wake up lost in a void of darkness. With no other option, press onward through cryptic dimensional doors, wielding a mysterious blade created by the fallen entities that came long before you in this heart-pounding First Person RPG.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.9%, Action 18.3%, First-Person 14.6%, Combat 8.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

During an expedition to the Moon, two astronauts find themselves in a familiar town back on Earth. They soon discover the town is the beginning of a strange and mysterious journey...

Why similar: Walking Simulator 37.4%, Alternate History 27.8%, Dark 12.8%, First-Person 9.3%, Atmospheric 8.1%