Games Like Nexuiz

Experience the most exciting and fast-paced FPS gameplay while competing with players from around the world in over 100 arenas, a dozen game modes, and with persistent career stats tracking, in this online features-focused successor to Quake III Arena.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 46.1%, FPS 28.5%, Multiplayer 12.6%, Action 9%, First-Person 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive classic arena shooter experience that shares the same DNA and fast-paced movement mechanics as Nexuiz.

Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 77.4%, FPS 12.5%, Multiplayer 5.6%, Action 2.8%, First-Person 1.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern evolution of the arena shooter genre that maintains the high-speed combat and map control essential to the Nexuiz experience.

Reflex is a competitive Arena FPS that combines modern tech with the speed, precision and freedom of a 90s shooter. If you sunk countless hours into the Quake or Unreal series, Reflex will feel like a welcome return of the old school shooter feel.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 54.5%, FPS 23.2%, Action 11%, Multiplayer 8.9%, First-Person 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: A highly competitive arena shooter that focuses heavily on movement techniques and precise aim, mirroring the skill ceiling of Nexuiz.

FRAG LIKE IT'S 1999! TOXIKK plays as if today's military shooters never existed: Designed as a spiritual successor to the FPS giants of the late 90s and early 2ks, TOXIKK carefully evolves their mechanics with modern technology and fresh ideas elaborated with Arena-FPS enthusiasts.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 42.4%, FPS 27.9%, Action 13.3%, Multiplayer 11.8%, First-Person 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Designed specifically to capture the classic arena shooter feel without modern gimmicks like loadouts or regenerating health.

Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 44.4%, FPS 28.3%, Multiplayer 12.7%, Action 9.5%, First-Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional arena shooter combat with unique portal mechanics that reward high-speed movement and spatial awareness.

Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.

Why similar: FPS 52.2%, Action 21.7%, Multiplayer 14.8%, First-Person 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features an aggressive, fast-paced combat loop that captures the visceral intensity of classic arena shooters.

Warfork is a demanding fast paced first person shooter with a focus on speed, aim, movement, and above all competitive play.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 45.7%, FPS 23.4%, Action 12.4%, Multiplayer 11.9%, First-Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, movement-heavy arena shooter that emphasizes speed and competitive play in a sci-fi setting.

ShootMania the FPS “Powered By Players”ShootMania Storm is revolutionizing the multiplayer FPS by adding a community dimension and unlimited replayability. Developed by the Nadeo studio, renowned for community racing game, TrackMania, ShootMania Storm boasts quick-fire matches and epic battles, where only your talent will distinguish you...

Why similar: Action 30.4%, FPS 26.9%, Arena Shooter 21.5%, Multiplayer 13.3%, First-Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, aim-focused arena shooter that strips away complexity to highlight movement and raw skill.

A free fast-paced online multiplayer FPS with grapple hooks where you upgrade your stats with kills!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 44.8%, FPS 24.9%, Multiplayer 13.3%, Action 9.4%, First-Person 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A low-poly, fast-paced arena shooter that focuses on accessible but high-speed multiplayer combat.

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: Arena Shooter 51.3%, FPS 34.2%, Action 8.2%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: While single-player, it perfectly captures the frantic movement and weapon-switching speed required in high-level arena shooters.

Alien Arena is a furious frag fest with arenas ranging from the small, to the massive. With game modes such as Capture The Flag and Tactical, there are terrific team-based experiences to be had as well as 1v1 duels, free-for-all, and dozens of mutators to alter the game play to your liking.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 58.5%, Action 15.4%, FPS 13.3%, First-Person 8.2%, Multiplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Directly inspired by the same classic arena shooter roots as Nexuiz, featuring a distinct sci-fi aesthetic.

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 40.7%, Arena Shooter 37.9%, Action 11.9%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A modern love letter to 90s shooters that emphasizes the same speed and projectile-based combat found in Nexuiz.

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 60.1%, Action 18.2%, Arena Shooter 15.4%, First-Person 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers visceral, fast-paced combat that feels like a modern evolution of the classic arena shooter aesthetic.

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 42.2%, Arena Shooter 29.1%, Action 17.1%, Multiplayer 6.1%, First-Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features extreme movement speeds and high-octane combat that will feel familiar to fans of twitch-based shooters.

NOTE - All previously sold DLC is now included in the game for free:Deep Cave Block PackUnder the Sea Block Pack Wild West Block PackUnique Skin PackHorror SFX PackSci-Fi SFX PackBlock and Load! Combining the addictive nature of block building sandbox games with the speed and competition of modern first-person shooters, Guncraft takes...

Why similar: FPS 50.4%, Action 33.6%, Multiplayer 16%

Why You'll Like It: Combines traditional arena shooting with voxel-based destruction, allowing for dynamic map manipulation.

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: Arena Shooter 51.1%, FPS 26.9%, Action 12.8%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter with projectile-heavy combat that rewards the same movement and positioning skills as Nexuiz.

Counter-Strike Nexon is a Free to Play MMOFPS offering competitive PvP and PvE action including content from the original Counter-Strike and all new game modes, map creation function, weapons, and hordes of Zombies!

Why similar: FPS 53.1%, Multiplayer 17.9%, Action 17.2%, First-Person 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a variety of fast-paced, arcade-style modes that cater to the classic FPS multiplayer audience.

Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats!

Why similar: FPS 42.6%, Multiplayer 32.6%, Action 17%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers class-based arena combat with deep movement mechanics that have sustained a competitive scene for years.

Get ready for the apocalypse! Shatterline is a high-octane single-player FPS adventure where Earth’s survival hangs in the balance. Pick a unique operator and combat the alien plague!

Why similar: FPS 45.2%, Action 23.1%, Multiplayer 15.9%, First-Person 15.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, modern arena-style shooter that blends hero-based abilities with traditional twitch-shooting.

From one of gaming's most iconic sagas, Halo is bigger than ever. Featuring an expansive open-world campaign and a dynamic free to play multiplayer experience.

Why similar: FPS 44.9%, Multiplayer 23.7%, Action 18.6%, First-Person 12.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a modern arena shooter experience with classic map control and power weapon mechanics.

Face the varied challenges of the Machine God Zir in ARENA, a standalone expansion for Synthetik: Legion Rising! Leverage the next level in gun-play and experiment with powerful tech in varied action packed Arenas!

Why similar: Action 54.2%, Multiplayer 45.8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides fast-paced, top-down arena combat with weapon mechanics that reward precision and movement.

Ace Squared is a multiplayer arena first-person shooter. You can build huge structures and dig tunnels behind enemy lines. Imagination is the only limit. Featuring 32-player servers, different classes and gamemodes.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 44.7%, FPS 22.6%, Action 14.3%, Multiplayer 12.7%, First-Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced arena combat with building elements for a unique twist on the classic formula.

A future-modern arena FPS where Alpha and Bravo fight a covert war across urban zones build your loadout, master positioning, and win fast, lethal firefights.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 49.5%, FPS 24.6%, Action 10.3%, Multiplayer 8.4%, First-Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the core arena shooter loop of PvP combat with a focus on fast-paced movement.

SPLITGATE: Arena Reloaded fuses the best of Splitgate 1 & 2, bringing back that classic arena shooter feel. Jump into fast-paced arena modes or drop into Arena Royale, a battle royale built on arena DNA. Play Season 2 now.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 42.2%, FPS 24.6%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Action 12.4%, First-Person 7.1%

Ultimate Arena is a competitive first person shooter arena game.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 49.1%, FPS 25%, Action 16.7%, Multiplayer 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: Built specifically to emulate the classic arena shooter experience with a focus on competitive multiplayer.

FULL GAME NOW AVAILABLE. GO GET IT! This is the Free Survival Mode for Hellbound: a '90s style First Person Shooter, made 30 years later… but just a glimpse of the full game, go check it out!

Why similar: FPS 41.7%, Action 26.4%, Multiplayer 21.1%, First-Person 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers visceral, fast-paced combat inspired by the 90s shooters that defined the arena genre.

DIRECT SHOT is a new free online shooter. Where every player can show himself and his abilities in session matches using a large selection of modern weapons, with regularly held tournaments from developers, in which absolutely everyone can participate

Why similar: Arena Shooter 52%, FPS 26.4%, Action 10.1%, First-Person 7%, Multiplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, aim-focused arena shooter that strips the genre down to its most essential elements.

HYPER DEMON PVP is a free online 1v1 FPS. Master simple but deep mechanics and defeat opponents in intense duels to climb the global leaderboard.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 53.7%, FPS 23.4%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Action 6.9%, First-Person 5%

Free-to-play action packed multiplayer FPS featuring a variety of gamemodes. Perfect for quick casual games with friends.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 37.9%, FPS 27.5%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Action 11.1%, First-Person 8.3%

Toaster Arena is a first person multiplayer arena shooter where players battle it out on different maps and game modes. Use Advanced movement to traverse obstacles and gain the advantage on the battlefield.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 36.7%, FPS 28.1%, Action 15.1%, Multiplayer 13.5%, First-Person 6.5%

Wizards in Shorts is a fast-paced online arena shooter. Blast your friends with fireballs, electricity, puffer fish, and mysterious blue orbs.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 63.5%, Action 19.1%, First-Person 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Now with cross-platform multiplayer! PC vs. Mac at last.

Why similar: Action 100%

A fast-paced arena-style shooter with an emphasis on movement, collect various weapons, and other pickups to dominate the competition in a peer-to-peer 8-person free-for-all!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 45.9%, Action 31.9%, Multiplayer 13.6%, First-Person 8.6%

Catto Pew Pew! CLASSIC is a chaotic physics-based arena shooter where your shots cause your opponent to fly backward. Join the chaos for free!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 45.4%, FPS 26.8%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Action 9.9%, First-Person 6.7%

Monday Night Combat is a class-based, third-person shooter… and the most popular lethal sport of the future!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 50.2%, Action 30.8%, Multiplayer 19%

Fight for your freedom to exist as a magical freak!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 39.2%, Action 36.8%, FPS 24%

STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 43.3%, FPS 27.4%, Action 16.1%, Multiplayer 13.2%

SiN: Gold has returned! Free update for original owners!

Why similar: Action 64.3%, FPS 21.5%, Multiplayer 8.3%, First-Person 5.9%

Fast. Bloody. 8-Player Mayhem. Dominate. Taunt. Repeat. Free. No strings attached. Ever.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 73.8%, Action 23.1%, Multiplayer 3.2%

Fight as an angel or a skeleton in this fast-paced free for all multiplayer arena shooter! Pay attention to gunfights as you can either heal or hurt your opponents!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 46.4%, FPS 27%, Multiplayer 13.1%, Action 7.5%, First-Person 6%

Fast multiplayer action set in the Half-Life 2 universe! HL2's physics adds a new dimension to deathmatch play. Play straight deathmatch or try Combine vs. Resistance teamplay. Toss a toilet at your friend today!

Why similar: FPS 35.5%, Action 32.5%, Multiplayer 16.2%, Arena Shooter 9.1%, First-Person 6.6%

Step into fast-paced WWII combat with Frontline Inferno! Choose your side and engage in chaotic, arcade-style battles with dynamic respawns, customizable loadouts, and vibrant low-poly visuals. Join the fight and dominate the battlefield!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 44.5%, FPS 19%, Action 18.3%, Multiplayer 12.6%, First-Person 5.5%

HEAT REBORN is a free massively multiplayer online first-person shooter. Completely re-created the original HEAT PROJECT with modern game engine. Brings you the improvement of graphics, game balance, and even with numbers of new game mode for you!

Why similar: FPS 58.1%, Action 25.6%, First-Person 16.3%

Low Light Combat is a free competitive multiplayer shooter where light is your only weapon. Matches take place during a rapidly changing day and night cycle, meaning your fast paced fights quickly become tense and thrilling battles of wit.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 45.4%, FPS 20.5%, Action 19.6%, Multiplayer 8.4%, First-Person 6.1%

Multiplayer based, first person enabled, action packed and skill demanding shooter set in the Wild West times. A unique combination of non stop action and slow but powerful weaponry.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 45.2%, FPS 23.2%, Action 11.7%, Multiplayer 11.6%, First-Person 8.2%

A truly free and open source multiplayer shooter, no strings attached. Have casual deathmatch matches on various scenarios. Build your own levels with the ingame editor and assets that come with the game, or just play around and use it as a sandbox.

Why similar: FPS 35.4%, Action 31.5%, Multiplayer 24.6%, First-Person 8.5%

LAZ3RZ is a fast paced, free to play arena shooter. Master the art of wall running and ricocheting lazerz to obliterate your enemies with style!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 44.9%, FPS 22.9%, Action 12.9%, Multiplayer 11.2%, First-Person 8.1%

The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 44.3%, FPS 29.9%, Action 11.2%, Multiplayer 10.9%, First-Person 3.7%

Co-operative multiplayer game and complete code base available for free.

Why similar: Action 51.5%, Multiplayer 48.5%

TDP5: Arena - the outstanding Free-To-Play 3D online shooter game with RPG elements, styled as 2D platformer. Real physics, various maps, achievement system, flexible adjustment of talents, leaderboard and much more you can find in our game! Come quickly!

Why similar: Action 73%, Multiplayer 17.2%, First-Person 9.8%