Games Like Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne

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: Bullet Time 26% ★, Noir 21.5%, Third-Person Shooter 19.2%, Action 7%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: The third entry in the series refines the cinematic gunplay and bullet-time mechanics with modern polish and a gritty, desperate story.

Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…

Why similar: Noir 27%, Classic 20.8% ★, Bullet Time 17.2% ★, Third-Person Shooter 12.2%, Action 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that established the series' signature dark atmosphere, graphic novel storytelling, and bullet-time combat.

STAKES. GUNS. SLOW-MO. Fight werewolves and vampires in a reality-shifting motel. Dive through barricades to escape the grasp of evil puppets. Destroy the villain you loved. A new, third-person love letter to classic shooters. Neo-noir never looked so good.

Why similar: Bullet Time 44.8% ★, Third-Person Shooter 22.8%, Cinematic 6.7%, Shooter 4.8%, Dark 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a modern spiritual successor to the Max Payne series, featuring slow-motion gunplay and a surreal, noir-inspired narrative.

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 35.9%, Action 13.8%, Story Rich 12.3%, Third Person 12.2%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this game features physics-based combat and a mysterious, atmospheric world that feels like a natural evolution of the Remedy style.

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: Noir 21.1%, Classic 18.8% ★, Third-Person Shooter 15.3%, Crime 11.8%, Story Rich 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A grounded, cinematic crime drama that captures the same period-accurate atmosphere and narrative weight as the Max Payne games.

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 35%, Bullet Time 23% ★, Action 10.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Classic 9.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-intensity shooter that prioritizes movement and tactical slow-motion combat.

A Dark Presence stalks the small town of Bright Falls, pushing Alan Wake to the brink of sanity in his fight to unravel the mystery and save his love.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 17.6%, Third Person 15.2%, Action 14.8%, Story Rich 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: Another atmospheric masterpiece from Remedy that focuses on narrative depth and a dark, supernatural mystery.

In his fight to climb the ranks and do what's right, LAPD detective Cole Phelps must unravel the truth behind a string of arson attacks, conspiracies, and brutal murders, battling the L.A. underworld and even members of his own department.

Why similar: Noir 47.3%, Detective 11.5%, Crime 11.4%, Story Rich 5.6%, Third-Person Shooter 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, detective-focused experience that perfectly captures the classic noir aesthetic and investigative tone.

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 23.2%, Bullet Time 22.1% ★, Story Rich 10.6%, Action 9.9%, Cinematic 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines third-person shooting with time-manipulation powers and a cinematic, story-driven presentation.

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

Why similar: Bullet Time 40.6% ★, Classic 32.8% ★, Action 7.9%, Shooter 6.5%, Atmospheric 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features iconic, visceral gunplay and a refined bullet-time system that remains one of the best in the genre.

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

Why similar: Action 27.1%, Shooter 24.3%, Dark 20.9%, Story Rich 9.8%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, supernatural shooter that emphasizes cinematic storytelling and brutal, stylish combat.

Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)

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

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, unstable, and intensely violent crime shooter that captures a similar sense of desperation.

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: Noir 26.9%, Third-Person Shooter 14.5%, Classic 10.7% ★, Crime 10%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic crime saga that focuses on character-driven storytelling and an immersive, atmospheric world.

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: Classic 41.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 15.5%, Action 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Third Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a methodical, atmospheric approach to third-person action that rewards patience and environmental awareness.

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 23.7%, Classic 23.5% ★, Story Rich 11.9%, Great Soundtrack 10.8%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features a cinematic western narrative and a 'Dead Eye' mechanic that functions similarly to bullet-time.

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 66.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Action 7.2%, Story Rich 6.4%, Atmospheric 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim that shares the dark, cyberpunk-adjacent themes and complex narrative depth of the noir genre.

You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. In Manhunt, you must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport.

Why similar: Classic 36.7% ★, Dark 14.5%, Action 12.4%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Third Person 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, dark, and highly atmospheric stealth-action game that explores the seedier side of urban crime.

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 20.1%, Third-Person Shooter 17.6%, Action 15.9%, Third Person 12.5%, Story Rich 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hard-boiled crime story set in Hong Kong that balances intense third-person combat with a compelling narrative.

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: Classic 33.5% ★, Action 15.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Third Person 9.1%, Third-Person Shooter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, moody, and atmospheric entry in the series that leans into a more somber and gritty tone.

Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.

Why similar: Classic 52.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Action 12.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Atmospheric 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, classic shooter that focuses on intense, high-octane combat and gothic atmosphere.

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

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 56.9%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 9%, Third Person 7.7%, Story Rich 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, squad-based shooter that delivers intense action and a surprisingly deep story.

Vampire®: The Masquerade-Bloodlines™ delivers a new type of RPG experience-one that blends all the core elements of a traditional RPG with the graphical richness, immediacy and brutal combat of a first-person action game. The game plunges players into the dark and gritty vampire underworld of modern-day L.A. as a creature of the night.

Why similar: Classic 46.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.9%, Dark 10.2%, Story Rich 8.8%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic RPG that excels at building a dark, urban, and supernatural atmosphere.

When life robs Colton White of all that matters, the only thing left he can trust is his GUN. From award-winning developer, Neversoft, and accomplished screenwriter, Randall Jahnson (The Mask of Zorro, The Doors), GUN follows Colton on his quest for discovery as he seeks to exact vengeful justice on those who have wronged him.

Why similar: Classic 32.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 25.5%, Action 9.6%, Bullet Time 8.4% ★, Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic western action game that features cinematic gunfights and a gritty, revenge-driven story.

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: Classic 39.7% ★, Third-Person Shooter 11.6%, Crime 11%, Great Soundtrack 8.6%, Story Rich 7.1%

Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.

Why similar: Classic 45.3% ★, Action 13.8%, Third Person 11%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Shooter 7.9%

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: Classic 20.2% ★, Third-Person Shooter 17.4%, Crime 14.6%, Action 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%

As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.

Why similar: Classic 51.9% ★, Third-Person Shooter 14.3%, Action 11.1%, Third Person 7.3%, Shooter 4.8%

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 17.8%, Third-Person Shooter 16.7%, Classic 15.6% ★, Great Soundtrack 10.2%, Action 8.5%

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is the brutal conclusion to the Hotline Miami saga, set against a backdrop of escalating violence and retribution over spilled blood in the original game.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 54.6%, Action 17.2%, Shooter 10.7%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Violent 4%

A Night in Berlin is a narrative-driven third-person shooter featuring brutal fast-paced gameplay in a dark and atmospheric world.

Why similar: Bullet Time 32.5% ★, Third-Person Shooter 25.4%, Shooter 8.4%, Crime 7.7%, Third Person 7.4%

MAXIMUM Action is a brutal and satisfying physics-based first person shooter influenced by Hong Kong cinema, heroic slow motion bloodshed, and old-school FPS ACTION.

Why similar: Bullet Time 61.4% ★, Shooter 13.9%, Action 12.4%, Cinematic 7.6%, Violent 2.4%

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: Third-Person Shooter 35.9%, Action 17.4%, Crime 15.5%, Shooter 10.2%, Third Person 6.8%

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 58.1%, Action 20.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Violent 4.7%, Atmospheric 4.6%

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: Bullet Time 32.3% ★, Action 24.3%, Shooter 15.4%, Story Rich 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Fahrenheit (known as Indigo Prophecy in North America) was a breakthrough in interactive narrative. This newly remastered edition features updated textures in HD, expanded controller support, and is based on the uncut and uncensored international version of the game.

Why similar: Classic 25% ★, Noir 21.4%, Story Rich 15.2%, Cinematic 7.4%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Uncover the origins of organized crime in Mafia: The Old Country, a gritty mob story set in the brutal underworld of 1900s Sicily. Fight to survive as Enzo Favara and prove your worth to the Family in this immersive third-person action-adventure.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.3%, Crime 12.7%, Story Rich 10.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Cinematic 9.7%

Enter an inexplicable, abstract mansion to rescue a loved one in this fast-paced, brutal, and dark roguelite filled with precise but savage gunplay and time-bending slow motion. Face your inner demons and unveil the secrets of the Mansion.

Why similar: Bullet Time 39.3% ★, Noir 38.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Shooter 6%, Action 4.5%

Blues and Bullets is a dark and violent crime thriller. Set in an alternative Eliot Ness & Al Capone story, Blues and Bullets blends a stunning script with detective work to deliver an amazing interactive experience.

Why similar: Noir 56.7%, Detective 9%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Dark 6.5%, Story Rich 6.5%

Enter the dark underworld of Prince of Persia Warrior Within, the sword-slashing sequel to the critically acclaimed Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time™. Hunted by Dahaka, an immortal incarnation of Fate seeking divine retribution, the Prince embarks upon a path of both carnage and mystery to defy his preordained death.

Why similar: Classic 40.5% ★, Great Soundtrack 17.2%, Action 14.9%, Third Person 10.5%, Atmospheric 4.8%

You are the victim of a conspiracy! The FBI, CIA and a group of murderers are chasing you. XIII… This strange tattoo and the key of a safe are your only clues to survive and claim your innocence! It's time to gear up and eliminate your ennemies!

Why similar: Classic 61.2% ★, Action 16%, Shooter 9.5%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Story Rich 3.3%

Call of Duty® 2 redefines the cinematic intensity and chaos of battle as seen through the eyes of ordinary soldiers fighting together in epic WWII conflicts. The sequel to 2003's Call of Duty, winner of over 80 Game of the Year awards, Call of Duty 2 offers more immense, more intense, more realistic battles than ever before, thanks to...

Why similar: Classic 58.6% ★, Action 16%, Shooter 14.8%, Singleplayer 3.7%, Atmospheric 3.4%

Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.

Why similar: Bullet Time 54.1% ★, Shooter 17.3%, Action 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 9.4%, Atmospheric 3.9%

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: Classic 64.5% ★, Action 12.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Atmospheric 3.1%, Story Rich 2.9%

Become El Matador, a DEA special agent tasked with taking down the drug barons. A new narcotics cartel is rising across Central and South America, sharpening its claws and extending its reach. Locate the encampments, infiltrate the headquarters, and put an end to the cartel's influence.

Why similar: Bullet Time 42% ★, Third-Person Shooter 21.6%, Action 18.4%, Shooter 8.8%, Third Person 7.9%

The A.C.E.S. Once the watchful guardians of Switchblade City - are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.

Why similar: Noir 75.6%, Shooter 11.5%, Action 9.3%, Singleplayer 2%, Violent 1.6%

Your world...Your rules!

Why similar: Classic 28.4% ★, Third-Person Shooter 23.6%, Action 17.1%, Shooter 12.6%, Third Person 10.2%

Call of Juarez is an epic adventure western themed FPS game. The player alternately assumes the roles of two distinct, antagonistic characters: a sneaking fugitive Billy and his hunter the reverend Ray.

Why similar: Action 26.7%, Classic 25.1% ★, Shooter 20.7%, Atmospheric 7.5%, Story Rich 6.1%

World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.

Why similar: Classic 69.8% ★, Action 11.5%, Shooter 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.2%, Atmospheric 3.6%

From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.

Why similar: Bullet Time 54.4% ★, Action 14.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Story Rich 9.9%, Atmospheric 3.6%

Miami Paradise 2 is the bold next chapter in the mature open-world RPG series, expanding every system, sexy character, and intimate experience into a deeper, darker, and more immersive neon-soaked world of luxury, crime, and desire. Collect clues and build relationships with various characters.

Why similar: Action 21.9%, Shooter 21.6%, Crime 17.5%, Nudity 17.3%, Story Rich 15.2%

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 35.7%, Action 20.9%, Third Person 15.9%, Shooter 5.7%, Cinematic 5.1%

Freedom Fighters is an intense third-person action game set in an alternate history New York during the invasion of a foreign superpower. Take on the role of Chris Stone, a hard-working plumber, and rise through the ranks of the resistance to prove yourself as a charismatic leader.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.2%, Classic 30.4% ★, Action 12.9%, Shooter 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!

Why similar: Bullet Time 45.6% ★, Classic 17.3% ★, Action 16%, Shooter 12.2%, Atmospheric 3.1%

A brutal bodycam revenge FPS set in Hong Kong. Slide into bullet time, fight up close, take down your kidnappers, and record every second of your revenge.

Why similar: Noir 31.9%, Bullet Time 30.8% ★, Shooter 11.1%, Crime 10.6%, Dark 5%