Games Like Metal: Hellsinger

BPM is a rhythm-action FPS rogue-like where you must shoot, jump and dodge to the beat of an epic rock soundtrack. Delve into a randomly generated dungeon where one missed note can lead to your death. Gain game-changing abilities and loot powerful weaponry to defeat your ancient enemy: Nidhogg.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.2%, FPS 20.9%, Music 16.7%, Shooter 7.8%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive rhythm-FPS that directly inspired the genre by forcing players to shoot, reload, and dodge to the beat of a rock soundtrack.

Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter ROBOBEAT, you'll play as Ace - a bounty hunter on a mission to capture robot-gone-rogue Frazzer in his ever-shifting lair. Wall run, slide, and shoot to your own beat using the in-game custom music editor, blasting through Frazzer's armies!

Why similar: Rhythm 30.1%, Music 26.8%, FPS 14%, Shooter 8.9%, Combat 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS that emphasizes fluid movement and shooting in time with a dynamic synthwave soundtrack.

Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

Why similar: Demons 30.9%, FPS 30.3%, Shooter 14.2%, First-Person 9%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for heavy metal-infused FPS combat, offering the same intensity and demonic aesthetic as the seed game.

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: FPS 46.6%, Score Attack 18.2%, Shooter 16.3%, First-Person 10.6%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, stylish FPS that rewards rhythmic movement and aggressive playstyles with a similar focus on visceral, gore-filled combat.

Gun Jam is a rhythm-action FPS where you must shoot, dash and kick to the beat to survive. It features a unique beat-pattern shooting mechanic, a multi-genre OST, custom music and firefights with hordes of enemies in a vibrant world.

Why similar: Rhythm 30.1%, Music 25.7%, FPS 12.9%, Shooter 7.8%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action FPS where your ability to survive depends on your capacity to fire weapons in sync with the music.

Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.

Why similar: Rhythm 60.2%, Music 26.7%, Action 5%, Stylized 4.8%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: While third-person, it is the definitive rhythm-action experience with a heavy focus on musical synchronization and satisfying combat feedback.

MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

Why similar: FPS 30.3%, Score Attack 20.3%, Shooter 15.8%, Stylized 11.1%, First-Person 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast, stylish FPS that captures the intense energy and aesthetic of a high-octane action game with a unique visual flair.

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: FPS 36.5%, Shooter 19%, First-Person 12.5%, Combat 11.2%, Stylized 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, fast-paced FPS that emphasizes rhythmic kicking and shooting to a pumping, high-energy soundtrack.

Enter: the ultimate action hero. Pistol Whip is a physical action-rhythm game where film-inspired gunplay and blood-pumping beats collide. Blast, duck and dodge your way through fever dream Scenes, build unique rhythms in a ballet of bullets and claim glory on the leaderboards. Includes mod support!

Why similar: Rhythm 35.7%, Music 27.7%, FPS 14.6%, Shooter 10.7%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm-shooter that perfectly blends music timing with tactical gunplay, making you feel like an action star.

Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!

Why similar: FPS 48.8%, Shooter 22.9%, Combat 9.4%, Action 8.2%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane boomer shooter that matches the intensity and gore of the seed game with its fast movement and powerful weaponry.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: First-Person 32%, Combat 19.3%, Action 17.6%, Shooter 16.7%, Singleplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-stakes, fast-paced action game that demands perfect timing and rhythmic pattern recognition to survive one-hit-kill encounters.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: FPS 32.1%, Shooter 17.3%, Stylized 11%, Combat 10.6%, First-Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: A speed-running FPS that requires rhythmic precision and flow-state movement to clear levels as quickly as possible.

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: FPS 58.7%, Shooter 20.9%, First-Person 7.6%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern boomer shooter with a heavy metal aesthetic and visceral combat that feels both retro and cutting-edge.

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

Why similar: FPS 36.2%, Score Attack 22.9%, Shooter 18.9%, First-Person 12.7%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, ultra-fast FPS that demands constant movement and aggression to keep your health from depleting.

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: FPS 35.4%, Shooter 25.2%, First-Person 12.6%, Combat 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, fast-paced shooter that focuses on intense, high-octane combat encounters and satisfying gunplay.

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

Why similar: FPS 31.9%, Shooter 17.3%, Female Protagonist 16.3%, First-Person 10.7%, Stylized 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, movement-heavy shooter that rewards players for maintaining momentum and flow through destructible environments.

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: FPS 42.4%, Shooter 19%, Demons 16.9%, First-Person 10.1%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal boomer shooter that captures the heavy, aggressive feel of metal-themed combat in a dark fantasy universe.

Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."

Why similar: FPS 36.3%, Shooter 22.2%, Stylized 15.3%, First-Person 14.9%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, cyberpunk roguelite FPS that emphasizes aggressive, movement-heavy combat and constant momentum.

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: FPS 26.3%, Shooter 13.2%, First-Person 10.2%, Combat 9.2%, Dark 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric boomer shooter with a unique comic-book visual style and intense, rhythmic combat.

Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can.

Why similar: FPS 40.8%, Demons 17.6%, Shooter 14.1%, First-Person 8.9%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-intensity arcade FPS that tests your reflexes and rhythm under extreme pressure.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Atmospheric 55.7%, Action 27.9%, Singleplayer 16.4%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush game that requires intense focus and rhythmic pattern recognition to overcome its challenging encounters.

Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!

Why similar: Rhythm 63.8%, Music 22.6%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Fantasy 1.9%, Action 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: The foundation of modern rhythm-based combat games, offering a challenging experience where every action must be timed to the beat.

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: Demons 18%, FPS 15.4%, Score Attack 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-focused FPS that challenges players to slay demons to the beat in a high-intensity arena setting.

AGAINST is a combat rhythm VR game that will immerse you in a dark comics story. Follow the beat to shoot and slice your way through evil henchmen of Dr. Vice. Empowering music is your only way out from these crime-ridden streets.

Why similar: Rhythm 33.4%, Music 32%, Shooter 11.9%, Cinematic 9.5%, Atmospheric 5%

Why You'll Like It: A VR rhythm-action game that puts you in the middle of a dark, cinematic combat experience synced to a driving soundtrack.

Take an adrenaline-fueled journey through a mythical Japanese realm in the Definitive Edition of Shadow Warrior 3, packed with new features, and enjoy an ultraviolent blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and spectacular free-running movement.

Why similar: FPS 18.7%, Demons 16.2%, Cinematic 14%, Shooter 11.2%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, gore-filled shooter that emphasizes mobility and aggressive play with a heavy focus on arena-style combat.

Thumper is rhythm violence: classic rhythm-action, blistering speed, and brutal physicality. You are a space beetle. Brave the hellish void and confront a maniacal giant head from the future.

Why similar: Rhythm 53.9%, Music 28%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Dark 4.5%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that captures the same sense of intensity and auditory immersion through its psychedelic visuals and heavy beats.

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: Demons 24.3%, FPS 20.1%, Dark Fantasy 14.1%, Cinematic 13%, Shooter 8.7%

Harness the power of a mystical boomerang to fling yourself through the air in this acrobatic arena shooter. Slice, fly, and blast through swarms of evil creatures on an abandoned island with a cryptic past. Stay agile or meet your doom.

Why similar: FPS 28.4%, Stylized 16.9%, First-Person 16.1%, Shooter 13.4%, Combat 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, movement-based shooter that demands rhythmic precision in its aerial combat encounters.

The NecroDancer's back in an all-new rhythm game! Dragged into a strange new world, Cadence must engage in musical combat with monsters surging through the Rift! Face pulse-pounding Rhythm Rifts where every beat is a battle, all set to an original soundtrack by Danny Baranowsky & friends.

Why similar: Rhythm 69%, Music 22.6%, Female Protagonist 5.9%, Action 1.9%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Speed through a gorgeous retrowave world using parkour skills and a grappling hook to scale and ride walls in this fast-paced, 3D platformer. Blast enemies, manipulate time and abuse physics to avoid falling to your death.

Why similar: FPS 36.6%, First-Person 20.2%, Shooter 19.8%, Action 10%, 3D 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A movement-based FPS that requires rhythmic flow and precision to navigate its levels at breakneck speeds.

Martial arts meets music video in Dead as Disco, a neon-drenched Beat ‘Em Up where every punch, kick, and combo syncs to the music. Join Charlie Disco on a quest to confront the villainous Idols and reunite the band.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.6%, Music 38.5%, Stylized 8.1%, 3D 4.7%, Action 4.1%

🎶 THE VERY FIRST MUSIC ADAPTING FIRST-PERSON SHOOTER IS HERE! 🎵 Always wanted to shoot mobs while listening to your own favorite music tracks? Now you can.

Why similar: Music 43.5%, Rhythm 28.1%, FPS 12.5%, Shooter 7.2%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based shooter that directly incorporates musical timing into its combat mechanics to create a unique challenge.

Slay to the beat as the award-winning score of Metal: Hellsinger VR thunders through your body. Experience the smash-hit rhythm FPS like never before and enter a state of unparallelled flow. Show the Hells the meaning of metal.

Why similar: Rhythm 26.1%, Demons 15.7%, FPS 12.6%, Score Attack 9.8%, Shooter 6.9%

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: Demons 27%, FPS 21.4%, Shooter 16.7%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, First-Person 9.2%

Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Music 51.9%, First-Person 17.9%, Combat 12.7%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 4.7%

MOTHERGUNSHIP is a bullet-hell FPS where you craft your own guns, fight gigantic bosses, and defeat a robotic alien armada that conquered Earth. Face off against overwhelming odds in brutal, non-stop combats where thinking on your feet is the only way to survive.

Why similar: FPS 56.6%, First-Person 24.7%, Action 12%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell FPS that matches the chaotic, high-energy combat of the seed game with massive weapon customization.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Demons 33%, Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Fantasy 9.6%, 3D 7.3%

KILL KNIGHT is an ultra-responsive arcade-inspired isometric action shooter. Condemned to eternal sufferance, deep within the voids of an eldritch arena, you must wield an arsenal of devastating weaponry to obliterate swarms of otherworldly horrors - and MASTER THE DEMON WITHIN.

Why similar: Gothic 20.6% ★, Demons 19.5%, Score Attack 18.8%, Shooter 12.3%, Stylized 11.3%

Hailing From the Abyss is a rhythm game with a unique duel setup. Beat powerful enemies in rhythmic battles by using consumables, acquiring power-ups, and skill. Guide Suri while she faces her past memories in style and rhythm!

Why similar: Rhythm 36.8%, Music 32.6%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Dark 5%, Fantasy 4.4%

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

Why similar: FPS 39.7%, Dark Fantasy 26.2%, Shooter 19.7%, First-Person 9.4%, Action 3%

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: FPS 45%, Shooter 23.6%, First-Person 12.9%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Action 5.4%

HYPER DEMON is an FPS like no other. a pearl of lightning. a dream from the future. a drop of poison. a swan song. The faster you slay demons, the harder the game and the higher your score. There is an end. Will it see you?

Why similar: FPS 30.5%, Score Attack 23.1%, Demons 17.7%, Shooter 12%, Combat 6%

Sifu is a realistic third-person brawler with tight Kung Fu combat mechanics and cinematic martial arts action embarking you on a path for revenge.

Why similar: Action 36.7%, Dark 28%, Dark Fantasy 19.7%, Singleplayer 15.6%

A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.4%, Music 36.7%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Fantasy 4.2%, Action 2.3%

An adrenaline-rush sci-fi FPS. A HYPER UNIT ASKA is sent on a suicide mission to rescue citizens' COREs from MOEBIUS, an orbital city turned into a deadly trap. Dive into cybernetic warfare, face the ENGINEERS, and uncover the secrets of METAL EDEN.

Why similar: FPS 30.3%, Shooter 20.2%, Female Protagonist 11.6%, First-Person 10.1%, Action 8.9%

Rhythm Witch: Beat Death is a game that melds rhythm and survival. Attack to the rhythm of the music while dodging monsters who move and attack to the beat. On your journey to eternal beauty, defeat dancing freaks, ghouls, dragon, and more!

Why similar: Rhythm 60%, Female Protagonist 15.2%, Combat 8.3%, Fantasy 6.5%, Action 4.8%

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: Gothic 23.6% ★, Demons 19.7%, FPS 17.8%, Shooter 13.1%, First-Person 7.5%

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 52.1%, Action 19.4%, Fantasy 9.1%, Singleplayer 7.1%, Adventure 6.5%

Kill The Music is a Rhythm Action Roguelite about defeating hordes of enemies with musical instruments.

Why similar: Rhythm 43.7%, Music 36.1%, Female Protagonist 10%, Combat 6.5%, Action 3.7%

Beat 'Em Down is a First Person Shooter rhythm game where you shoot and play to the rhythm of the music. Select your song and upgrade your weapon through challenges by killing enemies. Are you ready? Beat them down!

Why similar: Rhythm 42.9%, FPS 23.1%, Shooter 13.2%, First-Person 7.1%, Action 4.5%

Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king's army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.

Why similar: Cinematic 23.7%, Dark Fantasy 23.7%, Atmospheric 18.8%, Fantasy 11.7%, Action 9.1%

HIGH ON KNIFE DLC OUT NOW!! - Humanity is being threatened by an alien cartel who wants to use them as drugs. It’s up to you to rescue and partner with charismatic, talking guns, take down Garmantuous and his gang, and save the world!

Why similar: FPS 45%, Shooter 17.6%, First-Person 11.6%, Combat 8.2%, Adventure 6.6%

Lead your viking ship to victory in this rhythm game! Pound your drums to the sound of epic music, from celtic rock to viking power metal, and set sail against your rivals. Solo, Split-Screen & Online PVP included.

Why similar: Rhythm 45.4%, Music 40.1%, Stylized 7.9%, Action 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Start a rock band & end the EDM empire in NO STRAIGHT ROADS, a rockin' action-adventure that mashes together rhythm-infused third-person combat with a kick-ass soundtrack!

Why similar: Rhythm 42.8%, Music 34.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Action 5.1%

Demons are not the danger, YOU ARE THE DANGER!!! play as Angelica Amadeus, a nun with the power of faith and guns. Slay demons at your heart's content on bizarre stages with strange gravity fields. Get highscores to unlock more stages and weapons and teach those filthy demons their place.

Why similar: FPS 33.3%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Shooter 15.9%, Score Attack 14%, Action 6.2%

Soundfall is a dungeon crawler that combines looter-shooter action with rhythm-based gameplay. Venture out solo or with up to 4 friends locally or online. Collect loot and time your actions to the beat to become all powerful. Play the Campaign Mode, Free Play 100's of songs or import your own music!

Why similar: Rhythm 41.8%, Music 31.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Shooter 8.8%, 3D 3.3%

You seek untold riches, eternal life, divine powers - it leads to this accursed temple, a seemingly-infinite labyrinth of bottomless pits, deadly traps, and monsters.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 51.6%, Action 13.3%, Fantasy 11.2%, Adventure 9.1%, 3D 8.3%

HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.

Why similar: FPS 19.8%, Demons 19.7%, Score Attack 14.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.5%

Beat Slayer is a roguelite hack n’ slay game like no other. Instead of just being in the background the music takes centre stage. Join Mia, a badass music lover and crafty tinkerer, as she battles hordes of robots in a dystopian 90s inspired Berlin. There’s only one rule: Stay on beat!

Why similar: Rhythm 39.2%, Music 34.8%, Female Protagonist 9.9%, Atmospheric 6.9%, Action 3.9%

A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS. Become the Blood Reaver in solo or 4-player co-op. Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons. Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.

Why similar: Demons 21%, FPS 16.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Shooter 10.6%, Combat 8.2%