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60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Action, Shooter, Gore, Singleplayer.

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 89% — of 3,853 reviews
Released: 2018-09-19
Developer: George Mandell
Publisher: Balloon Moose Games
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.9 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.9 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 69%

Overview

Maximum Action is a standout title for its commitment to physics-based combat, cinematic slow-motion, and the chaotic, high-octane energy of Hong Kong action cinema. These recommendations focus on games that prioritize kinetic movement, visceral destruction, and time-manipulation mechanics to capture that same sense of stylish, high-stakes carnage.

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    Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    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 22.1%, Gore 18.2%, FPS 13.8%, Violent 13.6%, Fast-Paced 12%

    Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to classic physics-based shooters, offering incredible slow-motion gunplay and visceral combat encounters.

  2. #2 Severed Steel
    96% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 9,926 reviews2021
    Dev: Greylock Studio
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 36.1%, FPS 19.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Violent 7.6%, Level Editor 6.8%

    Why You'll Like It: Features fluid parkour, destructible environments, and intense bullet-time combat that mirrors the cinematic feel of the seed game.

  3. #3 SUPERHOT
    96% matchVery Positive91% of 40,223 reviews2016
    Dev: SUPERHOT Team
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 40.2%, FPS 22.4%, Shooter 8.1%, First-Person 7.7%, Action 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Centers entirely on time-manipulation mechanics where time only moves when you move, creating a unique puzzle-like combat flow.

  4. #4 My Friend Pedro
    95% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 28,226 reviews2019
    Dev: DeadToast EntertainmentPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

    Why similar: Bullet Time 28.1%, Gore 19.6%, Violent 14.4%, Fast-Paced 13.9%, Shooter 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Captures the acrobatic, cinematic gunplay of Hong Kong action films with a focus on bullet-time and stylish movement.

  5. #5 Selaco
    94% matchVery Positive94% of 4,975 reviews2024
    Dev: Altered Orbit Studios
    Windows · Linux
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    Selaco is a brand new original shooter inspired by classics, featuring thrilling action set pieces, destructibility, smart enemies and a fleshed out story taking place within an immersive game world.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.3%, FPS 17.9%, Gore 17.7%, Old School 12.2%, Shooter 10.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Utilizes advanced AI and physics-based interactions to create a tactical, high-intensity shooter experience inspired by F.E.A.R.

  6. #6 ULTRAKILL
    94% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 229,588 reviews2020
    Dev: Arsi "Hakita" PatalaPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows
    Median: 6.9 hrsMean: 33.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 29%, Gore 25.8%, FPS 18.6%, Retro 7.2%, Shooter 6.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers unparalleled speed and kinetic combat that rewards high-skill movement and aggressive playstyles.

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    93% matchVery Positive93% of 3,851 reviews2024
    Dev: Free LivesPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows
    Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 72%

    Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 26.1%, FPS 17.5%, Gore 17.3%, Violent 14.6%, Shooter 8.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A hyper-kinetic, fast-paced shooter that emphasizes aggressive movement and arcade-style destruction.

  8. #8 GoreBox
    92% matchVery Positive85% of 22,878 reviews2023
    Dev: F2Games
    Windows
    Median: 10.9 hrsMean: 46.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    GoreBox is a chaotic physics-driven sandbox where creativity meets destruction. Use the Reality Crusher to spawn, manipulate, and obliterate anything. Customize, roleplay, or face devious creatures. In this world, your imagination rules, and chaos is your playground!

    Why similar: Gore 23.4%, Violent 16%, Level Editor 12.1%, FPS 11.7%, Sandbox 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A physics-based sandbox shooter that allows for extreme creative freedom in how you dispatch enemies.

  9. #9 HARD BULLET
    91% matchVery Positive84% of 6,381 reviews2020
    Dev: GexagonVR
    Windows
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Why similar: Bullet Time 22.8%, Violent 16.5%, Gore 13.1%, Sandbox 9.6%, Physics 9.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused shooter that emphasizes realistic physics, gore, and sandbox combat scenarios.

  10. #10 Katana ZERO
    91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 74,917 reviews2019
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    Windows · Mac
    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.2 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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    Why similar: Fast-Paced 31.9%, Gore 21.3%, Violent 21%, Retro 10.4%, Action 9.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, side-scrolling action game that relies on bullet-time and one-hit-kill mechanics for a cinematic experience.

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    Dev: Dennaton GamesPub: Devolver Digital
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    Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%

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

    Why similar: Violent 22.3%, Fast-Paced 21.7%, Gore 20.6%, 1980s 14.2%, Retro 8.4%

    Why You'll Like It: Delivers the same raw, violent, and high-stakes energy found in classic action cinema through a top-down perspective.

  12. #12 DUSK
    89% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 25,132 reviews2018
    Dev: David SzymanskiPub: New Blood Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
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    Why similar: Fast-Paced 17.4%, FPS 16.1%, Gore 14.1%, Retro 11.1%, Old School 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern retro-shooters, offering fast-paced, high-intensity combat that feels both classic and fresh.

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Why similar: Gore 17.2%, FPS 16.7%, Violent 12.8%, Fast-Paced 11.4%, Retro 9.6%

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    Windows · Linux
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    84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 31,956 reviews2021
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    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%

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    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

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    Windows
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    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 57%

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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 81%

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    Windows

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    Dev: Gruby EntertainmentPub: SuperGG.com
    Windows
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    Windows
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    Windows
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    Dev: Dystopia Corp
    Windows

    The Cleaner is a hardcore die 'n' retry inspired by John Wick, Hotline Miami and SuperHot. You control a highly-trained " cleaner " with a unique power. No cliché storyline, no cutscenes, start the game and play.

    Why similar: Gore 22.7%, Bullet Time 18.7%, Violent 17.3%, FPS 14.8%, Shooter 8.7%

  47. #47 Bloodshed
    69% matchVery Positive85% of 1,782 reviews2025
    Dev: com8com1 SoftwarePub: Headup
    Windows
    Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    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: FPS 26.6%, Old School 21.6%, 1990's 16.6%, Shooter 15.1%, First-Person 10.9%

  48. #48 Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
    71% matchVery Positive94% of 77,682 reviews2015
    Dev: Dennaton GamesPub: Devolver Digital
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 18.2 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    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: Gore 25.4%, Fast-Paced 20.4%, Violent 16.7%, 1980s 9.6%, Retro 7.4%

  49. #49 DIMENSIONAL SLAUGHTER
    70% matchMostly Positive75% of 126 reviews2022
    Dev: Bashir "ManliestDev" KashaloPub: ManliestDev
    Windows

    Kill to heal, and never stop moving in this retro-styled ADHD-fueled frantic fast-paced rogue-lite movement shooter. A short, yet intense multi-dimensional speedrun FPS experience for people with tiny attention spans. Do you have what it takes to subvert your infinite demise?

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 24.4%, Gore 22.4%, FPS 16.6%, Retro 9%, Shooter 8.3%

  50. #50 OTXO
    67% matchVery Positive93% of 3,882 reviews2023
    Dev: Lateralis Heavy IndustriesPub: Super Rare Originals
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    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 32%, Fast-Paced 21.5%, Violent 18.2%, Gore 17.8%, Shooter 6.4%

  51. #51 BLOODKILL
    69% matchMostly Positive71% of 62 reviews2024
    Dev: SLAM AWAY GAMES
    Windows

    BRUTAL First Person Shooter focused on action, gore, and exploration. Fueled by adrenaline-pumping trap-metal soundtrack.

    Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.4%, Gore 19.8%, FPS 14.6%, Violent 14%, Old School 13.1%

  52. #52 Project Warlock
    68% matchVery Positive87% of 6,089 reviews2018
    Dev: Buckshot SoftwarePub: Retrovibe
    Windows
    Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    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: FPS 21%, Gore 20.8%, Fast-Paced 18%, Retro 11.8%, Old School 10.8%

  53. #53 CRUEL
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 1,740 reviews2025
    Dev: James Dornan
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 68%

    A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

    Why similar: Gore 26.8%, FPS 19.2%, Violent 16.4%, Shooter 13.3%, First-Person 12.3%

  54. #54 Project Warlock II
    66% matchVery Positive81% of 1,316 reviews2025
    Dev: Buckshot SoftwarePub: Retrovibe
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    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: Gore 19.4%, FPS 16%, Old School 15.8%, Retro 12.9%, Shooter 11.9%

  55. #55 Apocryph: an old-school shooter
    71% matchMixed52% of 320 reviews2018
    Dev: Bigzur Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 90%

    Apocryph is an old-school fantasy shooter inspired by Hexen, Heretic, Painkiller and Strife.

    Why similar: Gore 32.9%, Violent 22.9%, FPS 14.4%, Retro 8.3%, Shooter 6.5%

  56. #56 Anomalous
    67% matchMostly Positive72% of 173 reviews2024
    Dev: Byron Dunwoody
    Windows

    A SHORT and sweet pixelated low fidelity 90s throwback hyper-fast action shooter. Survive and fight through a city overrun with manufactured monstrosities, biomass horrors, and a military authority trying to purge everything living. Heavy metal / techno soundtrack featuring BOD Music

    Why similar: FPS 24%, Gore 13.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Old School 11.2%, Violent 10.6%

  57. #57 Possessed
    70% matchMixed66% of 232 reviews2017
    Dev: Volens Nolens Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 97%

    Possessed is a fast-paced story driven survival first person shooter spread across 3 action-packed regions. It features witty characters, terrifying creatures and a strong focus on physics and world interaction.

    Why similar: Gore 24.4%, Fast-Paced 18.2%, Violent 18.1%, FPS 14.6%, Shooter 8.2%

  58. #58 Chasm: The Rift
    67% matchVery Positive84% of 457 reviews2022
    Dev: Action FormsPub: SNEG
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 57%

    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: FPS 17.9%, Gore 16.8%, Old School 13.1%, Violent 12.8%, Retro 11.5%

  59. #59 COVEN
    65% matchVery Positive93% of 272 reviews2024
    Dev: Gator ShinsPub: Hellforge Studios
    Windows · Linux

    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: Gore 23.6%, FPS 18.7%, Old School 15.3%, Violent 14.3%, Shooter 10.2%

  60. #60 HROT
    64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 6,378 reviews2023
    Dev: Spytihněv
    Windows
    Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    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: FPS 20.9%, Retro 16.1%, Gore 13.8%, Violent 10.5%, Old School 10%

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