Games Like Kane & Lynch 2: Dog Days

Kane and Lynch: Dead Men is the new action shooter franchise by Io-Interactive, creators of the multi-million selling Hitman series. Kane & Lynch: Dead Men follows the violent and chaotic journey of two men - a flawed mercenary and a medicated psychopath - and their brutal attitude towards right and wrong.

Why similar: Crime 24.9%, Third-Person Shooter 19%, Co-op 11.8%, Action 11%, Heist 7.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: The direct predecessor that establishes the core characters and the gritty, criminal-focused tone of the series.

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 36.1%, Action 15.7%, Shooter 9%, Violent 7.9%, Third Person 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly cinematic, gritty third-person shooting experience with a focus on intense, visceral gunplay.

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: Co-op 26.9%, Action 21.1%, Shooter 16.5%, Violent 15.5%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark, atmospheric, and violent shooter experience with a focus on cinematic storytelling.

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

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 53.5%, Action 16.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Third Person 7.7%, Co-op 6%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based third-person shooter that features intense combat and a focus on team dynamics similar to the Kane & Lynch experience.

Vito Scaletta has started to make a name for himself on the streets of Empire Bay as someone who can be trusted to get a job done. Together with his buddy Joe, he is working to prove himself to the Mafia, quickly escalating up the family ladder with crimes of larger reward, status and consequence… the life as a wise guy isn’t quite as...

Why similar: Crime 40.9%, Third-Person Shooter 16.1%, Action 12.5%, Third Person 5.8%, Shooter 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A grounded, story-rich crime drama that captures the atmosphere of the criminal life perfectly.

The Definitive Edition of the critically acclaimed, award winning open-world action adventure, reworked, rebuilt and re-mastered for the new generation. With all previously available DLC included and a wealth of tech and visual improvements, Hong Kong has never felt so alive.

Why similar: Crime 40.9%, Action 12.7%, Third-Person Shooter 11.8%, Third Person 9%, Open World 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep dive into the criminal underworld with a focus on visceral combat and urban exploration.

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

Why similar: Crime 26.8%, Co-op 26.8%, Heist 22.1% ★, Action 8.4%, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive co-op heist experience that captures the chaotic, criminal energy of the Kane & Lynch series.

Saints Row 2 brings true freedom to open-world gaming. Players can play as who they want, how they want, and with whomever they want in this sequel to the much acclaimed and tremendously successful Saints Row.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.6%, Crime 23.9%, Co-op 16.8%, Action 11.6%, Third Person 6%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, urban crime sandbox that feels more grounded and violent than its later, more comedic sequels.

In Ghost Recon Future Soldier join an elite team of highly trained, cut-throat special-ops soldiers. Armed to the teeth with unrivalled combat technology, Ghost Recon takes you to the globe’s most deadly warzones to hunt down the highest value targets.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.4%, Co-op 22.7%, Action 17%, Shooter 10.2%, Multiplayer 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical third-person shooter that excels in cover-based mechanics and squad coordination.

Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

Why similar: Co-op 29.3%, Third-Person Shooter 29.2%, Action 13.3%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Shooter 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense, co-op focused third-person shooter mechanics with a heavy emphasis on action-oriented set pieces.

Take on the role of a hardened career criminal executing intense, dynamic heists in constant pursuit of the next “big score”

Why similar: Crime 30.1%, Heist 22.4% ★, Co-op 21.7%, Action 9.6%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A focused, intense co-op heist game that captures the criminal mayhem of the seed game.

F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.

Why similar: Co-op 50.6%, Action 18.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Atmospheric 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused shooter that blends intense combat with a dark, horror-inspired atmosphere.

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: Co-op 32.2%, Third-Person Shooter 29.7%, Action 11.8%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic co-op third-person shooter that emphasizes teamwork and managing resources in dangerous environments.

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: Action 30%, Shooter 16.6%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Violent 11.1%, Co-op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A violent, gritty shooter that captures the same sense of desperate, high-stakes combat.

The original assassin is back! Betrayed by the Agency and hunted by the police, Agent 47 finds himself pursuing redemption in a corrupt and twisted world.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.1%, Crime 21.6%, Action 18.2%, Third Person 12.6%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, urban-focused entry in the series that emphasizes stealth and tactical action in dark environments.

Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 takes the bulls-eye precision of its predecessor to new and exciting heights!

Why similar: Action 26%, Co-op 24.6%, Shooter 23.1%, Multiplayer 16.5%, Open World 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical shooter that focuses on precision and patience in dangerous, hostile environments.

After Lincoln Clay's surrogate family, the black mob, is betrayed and killed by the Italian Mafia, Lincoln builds a new family and blazes a path of revenge through the Mafioso responsible.

Why similar: Crime 40.6%, Third-Person Shooter 12.6%, Violent 9.4%, Action 7.6%, Third Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A revenge-driven crime story that offers a brutal, atmospheric look at the criminal life.

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 49.7%, Action 17.2%, Shooter 13.7%, Third Person 10.2%, Violent 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, fast-paced third-person shooter that pushes the boundaries of movement and cover-based combat.

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six® Vegas 2 - the sequel to the award-winning next-generation first-person shooter - returns to Sin City. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas 2 is your last chance to rescue America's sexiest city from an escalating terrorist siege that will force you into heart-pounding action from beginning to end.

Why similar: Co-op 39.4%, Action 20.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Multiplayer 9.4%, Third-Person Shooter 9%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical shooter that emphasizes cover mechanics and squad-based strategy in urban environments.

From Remedy Entertainment, the masters of cinematic action games, comes Quantum Break, a time-amplified suspenseful blockbuster. The Quantum Break experience is part game, part live action show—where decisions in one dramatically affect the other.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.1%, Action 18.9%, Third Person 14%, Shooter 9.5%, Story Rich 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic third-person shooter that blends intense gunplay with a dark, narrative-driven experience.

Niko Bellic, Johnny Klebitz and Luis Lopez all have one thing in common - they live in the worst city in America. Liberty City worships money and status, and is heaven for those who have them and a living nightmare for those who don't.

Why similar: Crime 34.2%, Third-Person Shooter 18.6%, Action 11.8%, Third Person 8.1%, Multiplayer 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a dark, gritty, and grounded look at the criminal underworld with a heavy focus on narrative.

Get ready for the most out-landish gameplay scenarios ever seen as the Third Street Saints take on the Syndicate!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.2%, Co-op 20.5%, Crime 16.3%, Action 12.4%, Third Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: While more comedic, it retains the core third-person shooter and crime-focused gameplay loop.

A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.7%, Action 26.3%, Third Person 17.8%, Shooter 6.3%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric third-person action game that focuses on light and shadow in a dark, mysterious setting.

PAYDAY 3 is the ultimate co-op FPS crime fantasy. Choose between stealth or loud playstyles, customize your character, and get ready to pull off the perfect heist.

Why similar: Crime 32.9%, Heist 24.9% ★, Co-op 19.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The modern evolution of the heist genre, focusing on co-op strategy and criminal execution.

Experience entertainment blockbusters Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online — now upgraded for a new generation with stunning visuals, faster loading, 3D audio, and more, plus exclusive content for GTA Online players.

Why similar: Crime 33.7%, Third-Person Shooter 16%, Action 9.3%, Co-op 9.3%, Shooter 8.7%

The Rock Map Pack is Now Available! Join the Resistance, stand united and fight for freedom against an overwhelming military force.

Why similar: Action 41%, Shooter 21.1%, Multiplayer 12%, Co-op 8.5%, Violent 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, grounded shooter that focuses on the desperation of urban conflict.

Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.5%, Action 18.1%, Third Person 12.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Multiplayer 9%

ENEMY FRONT is the first truly modern WW2 FPS, featuring stunning visuals, open-ended levels and a richly interactive combat experience that breaks out of the standard model of highly linear scripted FPS experiences, giving the player full freedom to own their playing style.

Why similar: Action 38.4%, Shooter 26.7%, Multiplayer 16.7%, Co-op 6.8%, Singleplayer 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: A shooter that emphasizes atmospheric, gritty combat in a war-torn setting.

Crime Boss: Rockay City is a 1-4 player co-op FPS heist game with enjoyable stealth and epic killing spree combat. Featuring a solo roguelike campaign that combines FPS and strategy elements with the most hilariously cheesy voice acting that make you laugh.

Why similar: Crime 32.6%, Heist 22.1% ★, Co-op 19.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Action 8.6%

Powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE is an intense first-person shooter with breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore, and jaw-dropping graphics!

Why similar: Action 27.5%, Shooter 24.2%, Co-op 23.8%, Multiplayer 8%, Atmospheric 6.6%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.8%, Action 24.8%, Shooter 15.9%, Third Person 13.2%, Open World 6.9%

Survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps in distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay.

Why similar: Action 30.9%, Co-op 22.5%, Shooter 19.7%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Lead and Gold: Gangs of the Wild West is a third-person shooter that delivers an intense team-based multiplayer experience. Relive the violent era of the Wild West with adrenaline-fueled action and fast-paced gunfights. Engage in gritty battles in beautifully rendered classic Western settings.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.2%, Co-op 21.5%, Action 11.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Third Person 8.7%

In this stealth-action thriller, Sam Fisher investigates his daughter’s death, only to uncover a betrayal by his former agency. Now hunted, he races against time to thwart a terrorist plot threatening millions.

Why similar: Action 32.9%, Co-op 25.2%, Third-Person Shooter 20%, Third Person 9.2%, Shooter 4.8%

War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.

Why similar: Crime 33.2%, Third-Person Shooter 15.8%, Action 12.7%, Violent 10.2%, Third Person 5.7%

As a Ghost Warrior, an elite sniper in a highly trained special ops unit, your unique skills in the art of stalking, target detection, surveillance and shooting accuracy will determine mission success.

Why similar: Action 55.6%, Shooter 21.9%, Multiplayer 17.6%, Singleplayer 3.6%, Adventure 1.3%

It’s 1930. After an inadvertent brush with the mafia, cabdriver Tommy Angelo is reluctantly thrust into the world of organized crime. Initially, he is uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, but soon the rewards become too big to ignore.

Why similar: Crime 38.4%, Third-Person Shooter 13.4%, Violent 10%, Action 9.7%, Third Person 6.2%

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is the first modern co-op Wolfenstein adventure. Team up with a friend or play solo as one of BJ Blazkowicz’s twin daughters and wield a powerful arsenal of new weapons, gadgets, and abilities to liberate Paris from the Nazis.

Why similar: Co-op 39.1%, Violent 23.2%, Action 16.4%, Shooter 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 2.9%

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne is a violent, film-noir love story. Dark, tragic and intense, the in-depth story is a thrill-ride of shocking twists and revelations. Love hurts.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 35.7%, Action 16.5%, Crime 14.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Third Person 7.3%

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Violent 30.5%, Action 29.3%, Third Person 17.8%, Open World 8.6%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: Violent 31%, Action 25.7%, Shooter 15.7%, Co-op 11.4%, Multiplayer 5.6%

Good or Insane? The choice is yours. Following the Apocalyptic end to the Postal Dude’s week in Paradise, we follow him and his insane pitbull Champ as they emigrate to its appropriately named sister city, Catharsis.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.4%, Violent 19.8%, Action 15.9%, Third Person 9.1%, Shooter 8.7%

Join Johnny Gat & Kinzie Kensington as you tear apart Hell in a quest to save the Boss’ soul. Historical icons, old friends, older enemies, a talking gun, a full length musical number & a whole lot more shenanigans await!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.7%, Co-op 24.2%, Action 14.9%, Third Person 10.5%, Shooter 7.5%

You decide the combat role you want to assume in the world of Brink as you fight to save yourself and mankind’s last refuge!

Why similar: Co-op 29.4%, Action 24%, Shooter 21%, Multiplayer 18.8%, Atmospheric 3.3%

The Galaxy’s Last Line of Offence. Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.9%, Co-op 19.1%, Shooter 10.5%, Violent 9%, Action 8.6%

Grand Theft Auto: Episodes from Liberty City includes both The Lost and Damned and The Ballad of Gay Tony together and does not require a copy of the original Grand Theft Auto IV to play.

Why similar: Crime 28.7%, Third-Person Shooter 16.4%, Action 16%, Third Person 9.2%, Shooter 7.2%

Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.8%, Crime 22.3%, Action 20.1%, Third Person 15.2%, Shooter 5.9%

Red Faction: Armageddon Path to War includes 4 new missions, 2 unlockable items and 10 new achievements!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.7%, Action 18.6%, Co-op 17.4%, Third Person 11.5%, Shooter 10.9%

Shank is the cult-classic revival of the sidescrolling beat-em-up. Play as Shank in an over-the-top grindhouse game, packed to the rim with enemies, bosses, combos, and more by the award-winning team at Klei Entertainment.

Why similar: Action 39.7%, Co-op 23.9%, Local Co-Op 17.9%, Violent 11%, Multiplayer 5%

Enter the world of a HITMAN - a world of crime, sin and greed. Delve into the mind of Agent 47 and encounter his greatest adversaries, completing the work that made him so brutally efficient and shaped him as an assassin. Eliminate your targets by any means necessary. There are no rules... only the contract, signed in blood.

Why similar: Action 27.4%, Crime 17.6%, Third Person 14.1%, Third-Person Shooter 13.3%, Shooter 8.4%

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: Co-op 40.9%, Action 26.4%, Shooter 17.2%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Atmospheric 3.8%

Lost Planet 2, the sequel to Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition, the landmark third-person shooter that sold over 2.3 million units worldwide, is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 36.3%, Co-op 31.5%, Action 14.6%, Third Person 5.6%, Shooter 5.4%

The world’s first and premier Action MMO Third Person Shooter allows you to choose between two sides of the law. Play as Enforcer or Criminal, customize your gear for the task at hand and hit the streets and play how you want in a city filled with more action this side of a Hollywood blockbuster.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.5%, Crime 23.1%, Action 11%, Co-op 10.6%, Shooter 9.3%

An inadvertent brush with the mob thrusts cabdriver Tommy Angelo into the world of organized crime. Initially uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, the rewards become too big to ignore.

Why similar: Crime 38.8%, Third-Person Shooter 16.5%, Action 8.8%, Violent 8.2%, Shooter 5%

A Way Out is an exclusively co-op adventure where you play the role of one of two prisoners making their daring escape from prison.

Why similar: Co-op 33.6%, Crime 20%, Split Screen 9.3% ★, Local Co-Op 7.3%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Experience one of the most critically acclaimed stealth-action games of all time. Uncover a conspiracy that hits close to home and stop World War III.

Why similar: Co-op 30.6%, Third Person 18.7%, Action 17.8%, Third-Person Shooter 8.7%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%