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 43.1%, FPS 21%, Music 16.7%, Shooter 7.8%, Action 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the closest experience to the seed game, requiring you to shoot, reload, and dodge strictly 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 26.9%, FPS 14%, Shooter 8.9%, Combat 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS that adds wall-running and slide-jumping to the mix, emphasizing fluid movement synchronized with the music.

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 15.8%, FPS 12.6%, Score Attack 9.8%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct virtual reality adaptation that brings the rhythmic demon-slaying intensity into an immersive first-person perspective.

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 30.4%, Shooter 14.2%, First-Person 9%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: While not strictly rhythm-based, its combat loop is a masterclass in high-speed, aggressive FPS gameplay that perfectly matches the heavy metal intensity.

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 46.7%, Score Attack 18.1%, Shooter 16.4%, First-Person 10.6%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast boomer shooter that rewards rhythmic, stylish movement and precise aggression, mirroring the skill-based combat of the seed game.

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 60.1%, Music 26.8%, Action 5%, Stylized 4.7%, Singleplayer 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-action game that proves how satisfying it is to sync combat inputs to a high-energy soundtrack, even in a third-person perspective.

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%, Music 25.7%, FPS 12.9%, Shooter 7.8%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based FPS where your weapon fire and movement are tied to the beat of the music in a vibrant, arcade-style environment.

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 35.6%, Music 27.8%, FPS 14.6%, Shooter 10.7%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A premier VR rhythm shooter that turns every level into a cinematic music video where you must time your shots to the beat.

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

Why similar: FPS 32.1%, Shooter 17.3%, Female Protagonist 16.2%, First-Person 10.6%, Stylized 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, movement-heavy shooter that emphasizes fluid parkour and slow-motion combat, rewarding players who maintain a rhythmic flow.

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 36.7%, Shooter 19%, First-Person 12.5%, Combat 11.1%, Stylized 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, high-energy FPS that uses a driving, bass-heavy soundtrack to dictate the rhythm of your chaotic room-clearing combat.

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 17.7%, Shooter 16.8%, Singleplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, one-hit-kill action game that requires rhythmic precision and pattern recognition to survive its intense combat encounters.

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 48.9%, Shooter 22.9%, Combat 9.4%, Action 8.2%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, fast-paced boomer shooter with a heavy industrial aesthetic that captures the same aggressive energy found in the seed game.

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 35.5%, Shooter 25.2%, First-Person 12.6%, Combat 8.4%, Atmospheric 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane shooter featuring intense gore and slow-motion mechanics that make every combat encounter feel like a choreographed action sequence.

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 42.5%, Shooter 19%, Demons 16.8%, First-Person 10%, Action 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A heavy-hitting, retro-inspired shooter that delivers the same satisfying, high-impact combat against demonic forces.

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 36.3%, Score Attack 22.8%, Shooter 19%, First-Person 12.7%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A psychedelic, high-speed FPS where the intense pace and constant need for kills create a rhythmic, trance-like state of play.

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 39.9%, Dark Fantasy 26.1%, Shooter 19.8%, First-Person 9.3%, Action 3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy FPS that combines roguelite progression with high-stakes, skill-based combat against infernal enemies.

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

Why similar: FPS 32.2%, Shooter 17.3%, Stylized 10.8%, Combat 10.6%, First-Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: A speed-running FPS that turns combat into a rhythmic puzzle, rewarding players for finding the fastest, most efficient path through levels.

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 40.7%, Demons 17.8%, Shooter 14.1%, First-Person 8.8%, Atmospheric 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: An intense, minimalist arena shooter that requires rhythmic movement and twitch reflexes to survive against an endless horde of demons.

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 26.4%, Shooter 13.3%, First-Person 10.2%, Combat 9.1%, Dark 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian, fast-paced shooter that uses a unique comic-book art style to deliver intense, rhythmic combat.

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 11.3%, Dark Fantasy 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arena shooter that emphasizes mobility and brutal melee finishers, keeping the action constant and rhythmic.

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 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shooter that focuses on fast movement and heavy weapon variety, perfect for fans of classic, high-intensity FPS action.

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 63.7%, Music 22.6%, Female Protagonist 8.6%, Fantasy 1.9%, Action 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential rhythm-based dungeon crawler that forces you to move and attack strictly to the beat of the music.

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 33.1%, Dark Fantasy 24.3%, Female Protagonist 20.3%, Fantasy 9.6%, 3D 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A spectacle fighter that captures the dark, high-energy combat vibe and requires rhythmic button inputs for optimal performance.

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 25.9%, Demons 25.8%, Shooter 14.9%, First-Person 9%, Stylized 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-style shooter with a dark, occult atmosphere and fast-paced combat that emphasizes weapon mastery and movement.

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 41.7%, Music 31.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%, Shooter 8.8%, 3D 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: A rhythm-based dungeon crawler that translates musical beats into combat timing, offering a similar synergy between audio and action.

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 24.2%, FPS 20.2%, Dark Fantasy 14%, Cinematic 13%, Shooter 8.7%

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 23.6%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Shooter 14.8%, First-Person 9.9%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane fantasy shooter that features fluid movement and powerful weaponry, capturing the same 'boomer shooter' intensity.

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 38.7%, Stylized 8%, 3D 4.6%, Action 4.1%

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 28.5%, Stylized 16.8%, First-Person 16.1%, Shooter 13.5%, Combat 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, movement-focused shooter that feels like a rhythmic dance as you zip around arenas and strike enemies with precision.

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

Why similar: FPS 35.7%, Shooter 20.5%, First-Person 11.1%, Dark 9.4%, Stylized 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, fast-paced shooter with a dark, cultist-themed aesthetic that rewards tactical, high-speed movement.

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 68%, Music 22.5%, Female Protagonist 5.7%, Action 1.8%, Stylized 1.4%

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 56.7%, First-Person 24.6%, Action 12.1%, Singleplayer 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic bullet-hell FPS that demands constant movement and rhythmic dodging to survive its overwhelming enemy encounters.

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 36.7%, Music 32.7%, Female Protagonist 8.9%, Dark 5%, Fantasy 4.4%

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 19.6%, Score Attack 18.8%, Shooter 12.4%, Stylized 11.2%

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 33.3%, Music 32%, Shooter 11.9%, Cinematic 9.5%, Atmospheric 5%

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 52%, First-Person 17.9%, Combat 12.5%, Action 9.6%, Adventure 4.8%

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 30.5%, Shooter 20.2%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, First-Person 10%, Action 8.9%

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 49.7%, Music 36.3%, Atmospheric 4.6%, Fantasy 4.1%, Action 2.3%

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 15.5%, Score Attack 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 10.7%, Shooter 9.2%

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 52.2%, Action 19.4%, Fantasy 9%, Singleplayer 7%, Adventure 6.5%

Take center stage in Hatsune Miku’s premier rhythm game starring the world’s #1 virtual pop star! With a stunner setlist and enormous wardrobe to style, it’s Miku’s ultimate tour—all it needs is you.

Why similar: Rhythm 50.9%, Music 28.1%, Female Protagonist 7%, Score Attack 6.4%, 3D 3.7%

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 30.4%, Score Attack 20.2%, Shooter 15.9%, Stylized 11%, First-Person 8.8%

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 59%, Shooter 20.8%, First-Person 7.6%, Action 7.4%, Adventure 3.7%

🎶 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 4.8%

Mortal Sin is a chaotic, blood-soaked roguelike where skill is power, and overconfidence is death. Carve through procedurally generated nightmares with brutal melee and flashy, satisfying combos.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 40.7%, First-Person 34.9%, Action 11.6%, Stylized 7.1%, Singleplayer 5.8%

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 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 28%, Singleplayer 16.3%

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 12.8%, Atmospheric 9.9%, Action 5.4%

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 42.8%, FPS 23.2%, Shooter 13.2%, First-Person 7.1%, Action 4.6%

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 53.8%, Music 28.1%, Atmospheric 5.4%, Dark 4.5%, Action 3.7%

Klang 2 is a psychedelic rhythm-action game, blindly pursuing full immersion with dance music through high-speed combat.

Why similar: Rhythm 44.4%, Music 39.2%, Dark 4.4%, Action 4.3%, Atmospheric 3.8%

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

Why similar: Rhythm 43.6%, Music 36.2%, Female Protagonist 10%, Combat 6.4%, Action 3.7%

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: Dark Fantasy 23.7%, Cinematic 23.6%, Atmospheric 18.9%, Fantasy 11.7%, Action 9.1%

Blast through a cursed nightmare solo or with up to 3 friends. A retro-inspired FPS where looter shooter weapons meets boomer shooter chaos and rogue-lite elements.

Why similar: FPS 35%, Shooter 16.6%, Female Protagonist 14%, Dark 10.3%, First-Person 10.1%

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 45.3%, Music 40.2%, Stylized 7.8%, Action 4.4%, Singleplayer 2.2%

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 23.4% ★, Demons 19.7%, FPS 17.9%, Shooter 13.2%, First-Person 7.4%

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

Why similar: Demons 30.9%, FPS 24.7%, Shooter 15.5%, First-Person 9%, Combat 7.7%

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 30.6%, Score Attack 23%, Demons 17.7%, Shooter 12.1%, Combat 5.9%

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 33.5%, Female Protagonist 18.8%, Shooter 15.9%, Score Attack 13.8%, Action 6.2%

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 34.4%, Female Protagonist 11.3%, Atmospheric 6.5%, Action 5.1%