Games Like Nirvana

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 55.7%, Shooter 21.5%, First-Person 11.4%, Action 6.8%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive fast-paced, bullet-hell FPS that perfectly matches the high-speed, skill-based combat of the seed game.

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: FPS 26.7%, Shooter 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, First-Person 8.5%, Atmospheric 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines a dark, mythological setting with intense, rhythmic FPS combat that feels very similar to the seed's aesthetic.

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 33.5%, Action 25.4%, Shooter 21.3%, Singleplayer 10%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers an incredibly fast, movement-heavy experience that emphasizes precision platforming and first-person action.

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: FPS 28.7%, Female Protagonist 25.9%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 10.3%, Souls-like 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed action-FPS that blends melee and ranged combat with fluid movement mechanics.

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

Why similar: FPS 33.9%, Female Protagonist 20.4%, Shooter 20%, First-Person 10%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features acrobatic, movement-based combat with destructible environments and bullet-hell-like intensity.

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: FPS 43.5%, Shooter 22.3%, First-Person 11.4%, Action 11.1%, Atmospheric 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: The benchmark for fast-paced, arena-style FPS combat that requires constant movement and tactical precision.

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 38.8%, Bullet Hell 29.9%, Shooter 16.7%, Action 7.1%, 3D 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-octane spectacle-fighter FPS that demands extreme precision and constant spatial awareness.

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

Why similar: FPS 20.2%, Precision Platformer 17.5%, 3D Platformer 17.1%, Platformer 14.2%, Shooter 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends high-speed platforming with first-person shooting mechanics in a way that rewards speed and efficiency.

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 38.2%, Shooter 19.9%, Female Protagonist 18.3%, First-Person 10.1%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines looter-shooter mechanics with fast-paced, retro-inspired FPS action and diverse weaponry.

Slay demons and demigods in this fast-paced roguelite FPS. Create devastating weapon builds as you journey through massive dark fantasy environments on your quest to avenge god. Challenge the demigods, face inevitable death, and rise stronger with every rebirth.

Why similar: FPS 47.6%, Shooter 24.4%, First-Person 12.8%, Action 10.3%, Singleplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arena-based action-roguelike that emphasizes movement and high-skill combat loops.

Viscerafest is a Sci-Fi Fantasy Singleplayer Arena FPS with minor Collectathon elements. Fight through hordes of aliens and eldritch monstrosities wielding a slew of powerful weapons, juggling your resources, and exploring over 23 intricately designed hand-crafted levels.

Why similar: Aliens 22.7%, FPS 21.4%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Shooter 18.6%, First-Person 10%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, female-protagonist-led boomer shooter that emphasizes fast movement and visceral combat.

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 52%, Shooter 26.6%, Action 10.7%, First-Person 7.5%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: An extremely fast, movement-heavy shooter that captures the chaotic energy of modern retro-inspired FPS games.

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 31.9%, Shooter 21.9%, First-Person 11.9%, Fantasy 9%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fantasy-themed FPS that captures the feel of classic shooters with modern, fluid movement and challenging encounters.

Enter Bone Dust, an adrenaline-fueled arena shooter with bullet hell dynamics. Engage in swift, arcade-inspired gameplay, and face off against terrifying adversaries using your magical deck of cards. Prove your mettle and climb to the top of the global leaderboard!

Why similar: Bullet Hell 33.6%, Shooter 20.7%, FPS 18.8%, Action 8.5%, 3D 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: An arena-shooter that leans heavily into bullet-hell mechanics and high-score chasing.

Aztech Forgotten Gods, the cyber-stone universe action-adventure game that follows Achtli, a young Aztec woman, in her quest to become a hero by wielding the power of the gods.

Why similar: Mythology 18.6%, Precision Platformer 18%, 3D Platformer 13.6%, Puzzle Platformer 13.3%, Platformer 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a mythological setting with a focus on exploration and vertical platforming.

Play as Willow, who awakens in a deserted military facility with no memory of how she got there, accompanied only by an AI in her ear and a swarm of deadly robots. Can you uncover the mystery of what happened in the facility, learn about Willow's past, and make your way out alive?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Shooter 25.6%, Action 15.2%, Female Protagonist 14.2%, 3D 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell-focused action game that shares the intensity and combat style of the seed title.

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 56.7%, Shooter 21.7%, Action 8.8%, First-Person 6.5%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic boomer shooter with intense, visceral combat and a focus on speed.

Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.

Why similar: Action 27%, Female Protagonist 25.1%, Adventure 23.2%, Shooter 21.4%, Singleplayer 3.2%

Why You'll Like It: Features a female protagonist in a high-speed, action-packed space combat setting with supernatural elements.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: FPS 51.6%, Shooter 27.6%, First-Person 13.7%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, challenging, and surreal FPS experience that shares the 'souls-like' difficulty and unconventional design of the seed.

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 43.2%, Shooter 24.5%, First-Person 11.1%, Action 9.5%, 3D 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast, anime-inspired FPS that rewards aggressive, high-speed play and constant momentum.

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: Souls-like 33.6%, FPS 31.9%, Shooter 15.8%, First-Person 9.8%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stealth-focused, souls-like FPS with a dark, supernatural atmosphere and challenging combat.

A dark history comes calling in this "African Mythology meets Survival-Horror and Souls-like" experience! You play as the soldier who mysteriously ends up in a supernatural realm, of which her only way out is to partake in an ancient ritual... or so she believes.

Why similar: Souls-like 32%, Shooter 13.6%, Mythology 13.4%, Female Protagonist 12.9%, Realistic 8%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter that incorporates souls-like difficulty and mythological themes.

Dive in Project Tower, a third-person shooter mixing intense bullet hell combat with a unique morphing ability. Imprisoned by the "Hiks", fight to the top of their deadly tower for freedom. Will you outsmart them and make your way out ?

Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.4%, Aliens 21%, Shooter 14.5%, Mystery 11.5%, Realistic 10%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, bullet-hell-inspired shooter that focuses on verticality and movement-based combat.

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 45.6%, Shooter 26.2%, First-Person 11.6%, Action 6.8%, Atmospheric 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in retro-inspired FPS combat with fast movement and intense, challenging encounters.

A character-based shooter with roguelike elements, IRA celebrates the artistry of what shooter fans call “bullet hell”

Why similar: Bullet Hell 34.5%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Shooter 20.8%, Fantasy 7%, Action 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A bullet-hell-focused roguelike that provides the same chaotic combat intensity and dungeon-crawling feel.

Cervus Blade is an enchanting third-person action adventure game that takes players on an epic journey through a deer-worship desert world. Engage in high-octane combat, testing your skills in challenging encounters, unleash the power of the Blade and become a legend in this captivating adventure.

Why similar: Souls-like 71.9%, Action 10.9%, 3D 8%, Atmospheric 4.9%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark fantasy, souls-like action game that captures the challenging, deliberate combat of the seed.

Red Goddess is an action adventure platformer. Explore an epic magical world. Unlock powers of Rage and Fear, and fight deadly enemies in fast paced red & blue combat system

Why similar: Female Protagonist 37.8%, Adventure 33.7%, Action 28.5%

Why You'll Like It: A mythological adventure that emphasizes exploration and action-platforming mechanics.

Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

Why similar: FPS 39.6%, Shooter 21.6%, First-Person 9.3%, Mystery 9.1%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, Lovecraftian FPS that blends retro aesthetics with challenging, fast-paced combat.

Luna Abyss is a single player story driven action-adventure with fluid platforming and bullet hell combat. Follow the journey of Fawkes, a prisoner of Luna caught between a cryptic prophecy and their prison sentence.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 17.4%, Precision Platformer 16%, FPS 15.8%, 3D Platformer 13.2%, Platformer 11.1%

An action game where you strike back — literally. Hit enemy projectiles mid-air, deflect their force and use the environment to survive. Master precision combat across two difficulty modes in a mythical world abandoned by the gods. Every shot fired at you is a weapon waiting to be reclaimed.

Why similar: Mythology 39.4%, Bullet Hell 17.7%, Female Protagonist 13.2%, Adventure 6.1%, Realistic 5.4%

Fast-paced roguelite FPS inspired by Norse mythology. Explore ever-changing levels, fight dangerous enemies, and master powerful magic and weapons. Create unique builds each run by combining different abilities, weapons, and upgrades.

Why similar: Mythology 22.2%, Bullet Hell 19.3%, FPS 18.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Female Protagonist 10.7%

Bounce, dash, and grapple through flooded caverns in this fast-paced first-person action platformer. Descend into Grimhook's sunken ruins as Dart, mastering Lovecraftian powers and decimating robotic foes. Explore, battle, and unravel the mysteries below Miletos.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 13.6%, FPS 12.4%, 3D Platformer 11.9%, Platformer 10.9%, Precision Platformer 9.8%

an exciting fast-paced first person action game with bullet-hell mechanics that make you feel like a powerful wizard. You get to plan your approach and then test your skills in combat and platforming situations.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.1%, Shooter 24.5%, Action 10.6%, First-Person 9.5%, 3D 7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that utilizes shooter mechanics in a fast-paced, arena-based environment.

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 37.4%, Female Protagonist 24.7%, Shooter 19%, Action 8.2%, 3D 5.4%

AGRYOS: Recovering Eden is a third-person shooter with elements of a bullet hell where you play as Neziha, an adventurer fighting to recover the Branch of Eden from a failed space colony. Destroy hordes of robots with Neziha’s versatile arm cannon as you blast through this fallen AI-created society.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 36.5%, Female Protagonist 22.7%, Shooter 20.6%, Action 7.5%, 3D 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A female-protagonist-led arena shooter with bullet-hell elements and sci-fi themes.

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 27.7%, Shooter 20.1%, Female Protagonist 13%, Action 10%, Realistic 9.8%

Escape from Naraka is a hellish first-person action platformer. Journey to another realm to save your beloved from an evil demon named Rangda the Leyak Queen and platform your way through a nightmarish temple where each level will challenge you again and again!

Why similar: Mythology 22.5%, Precision Platformer 15.8%, 3D Platformer 15.4%, Platformer 13.3%, FPS 12%

Ordon’s armies have invaded Hailstone and are plundering their resources. Become Andara, the tyrant’s daughter, in this frenetic third-person shooter. Engage enemy weak points and move fast in a brief yet intense single-player campaign. Rise for rebellion.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.6%, Shooter 25.7%, Action 15.6%, Female Protagonist 11.7%, 3D 6%

To complete Yridis' mission, you'll have to make your way through the bowels of a vast underground dungeon filled with unique environments, deadly dangers and mysterious beings. Jump, dash and give the enemies you encounter their due thanks to powerful weapons.

Why similar: Platformer 30.1%, Shooter 28.3%, Action 13%, Adventure 12.2%, Female Protagonist 8.2%

Shrine II is a retro FPS game with a focus on atmosphere and exploration. Explore a nightmarish world and battle great bosses where the surprises never end...

Why similar: FPS 40.6%, Shooter 25.3%, Action 13.6%, First-Person 10.4%, 3D 6.7%

Be permeated by the adrenaline-pumping gameplay worthy of the most famous shooters and survive the rise of madness! Experience the chaos and human perversion firsthand. This adventure will take you from the dark streets of DreamCity to the higher floors of the corporations that control it.

Why similar: FPS 24.6%, Shooter 17%, Bullet Hell 16.9%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Realistic 10.3%

Experience the thrill of retro boomer shooters in this action-packed game where you'll battle hordes of demons and face the ultimate challenge: Satan himself. Relive the glory days of classic shooters with intense gameplay, a variety of weapons, and relentless enemies.

Why similar: Shooter 30.5%, Female Protagonist 19.4%, First-Person 15.7%, Action 13.4%, FPS 12.7%

Be permeated by the adrenaline-pumping gameplay worthy of the most famous shooters and survive the rise of madness! Experience the chaos and human perversion firsthand. This adventure will take you from the dark streets of DreamCity to the higher floors of the corporations that control it.

Why similar: FPS 25%, Bullet Hell 24%, Shooter 16.8%, Female Protagonist 11.5%, First-Person 7.1%

A murderer's only shot at redemption. Shatter hell portals, stack divine relics into devastating builds, and descend deeper into hell until you're strong enough to face Satan himself. A roguelike FPS about salvation through overwhelming holy firepower.

Why similar: FPS 29.7%, Shooter 23.3%, Action 13.5%, First-Person 11.2%, Realistic 9.9%

Her Name Was Fire is a Tarotpunk twin stick roguelike where you progressively unlock spells and upgrades to defeat hordes of void creatures. Survive the 5 stages of grief and vanquish the Major Allegories.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 54.9%, Female Protagonist 29.7%, Action 10.3%, Singleplayer 5.1%

Take on the demonic threat as Letifer in an action-packed mix of twin-stick shooter, roguelite, and survivors-like gameplay. Gun through brutal Rituals, shape your build with powerful upgrades, and return to base for lasting upgrades to your character and gear.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 44.5%, Shooter 22.3%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Action 8%, Singleplayer 4.4%

Cyrah's Ascent is a third-person combat game with high mobility. Imbued with essence, Cyrah must defeat the Laust and avenge her people.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 44.4%, Action 17.4%, Adventure 12.9%, 3D 12.9%, Fantasy 9%

Traverse the depths of Hell and beat its toughest demons on your way to Heaven in this horde survival deck-building game inspired by Dante's Divine Comedy.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 47.3%, Female Protagonist 35.8%, Mystery 17%

Survive as long as you can through the waves of magic guardians, level up to heighten your own magical abilities, and unlock game changing weapon upgrades and new arenas as you explore Dark Willow Crypt! Will you escape, or are you bound for the grave...

Why similar: FPS 34.9%, Shooter 18.7%, Action 15.5%, Fantasy 13.5%, Adventure 8.8%

Your weapons are alive! Print creatures and use them as weapons and tools as you explore this Metroidvania FPS adventure. Morph yourself tiny, upgrade, and locate collectibles to advance to the next boss. Explore large non-linear maps and explore an environment woven together with a complex story.

Why similar: Aliens 23%, FPS 21.4%, Shooter 16.2%, Mystery 10%, First-Person 7.6%

Asurya’s Embers is a 1st-person, single-player, bow-and-arrow shooter set in an ancient Himalayan village plagued by an environmental disaster. Find safety in the shadows from the blazing heat waves as Dawa, a bow-wielding hero who protects her village from the vengeful sun god, Asurya.

Why similar: FPS 24.3%, Shooter 19.2%, Female Protagonist 15.4%, Realistic 10%, First-Person 7.8%

Equipped only with a weapon that consumes your own blood, explore an ancient brutalist catacomb. Beware the Eyes of The Whispering Crypt. Find the 4 artifacts of desire. Confront God.

Why similar: FPS 20.5%, Platformer 17.2%, Female Protagonist 15.6%, Shooter 14.4%, First-Person 8.8%

+ follow the white rabbit + hop, skip, and jump to become one with joyeuse, until you are no longer you +

Why similar: 3D Platformer 23.6%, Female Protagonist 18%, Shooter 17.8%, Precision Platformer 17.4%, First-Person 10.8%

Inspired By the well-known rogue-like game Hades, slash out of the God Field all the way down to the Demon Domain and defy The Overlord Thanatos in the Deep Frost Hell in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Why similar: Action 45.1%, Female Protagonist 32.9%, 3D 16.7%, Singleplayer 5.3%

Prepare for epic battles between gods and Hades in this top-down action roguelite! Choose your deity, unleash powerful combos, and fight against underworld enemies. Feel the adrenaline for 15 minutes and restore order in the underworld.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.9%, Mythology 31.4%, Shooter 20.5%, Action 7.9%, Singleplayer 1.4%

A Sensual Action-Adventure Shooter with a touch of SoulsLike combat, Customize your female protagonist with full body details and sexy outfits. Travel across the futuristic wasteland to defeat the Succubus Queen to save humanity. Unlock new weapons and succubus mods to grow in strength.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.4%, Female Protagonist 22.9%, Shooter 15.7%, Realistic 8%, Action 5.4%

Test your limits in ITTA, a bullet-hell, boss-rush style adventure. Armed with her father’s revolver and guided by a strange ghostly cat, a displaced girl must battle her way through impossible trials in search of answers… and peace.

Why similar: Bullet Hell 49.3%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Action 12%, Adventure 9.1%, Atmospheric 7.2%

Mind the Abyss is a fast-paced movement shooter that combines fourth-dimensional abilities and ever-evolving weaponry within an alien planet.

Why similar: FPS 42.9%, Shooter 25.6%, Action 11.4%, First-Person 11.2%, 3D 7.3%

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: FPS 32.1%, Shooter 19.3%, Female Protagonist 18.1%, First-Person 8.5%, Action 5.6%

In this game, you follow the protagonist who initially fell from heaven back into the sky. Many obstacles, cliffs, and small environmental puzzles are waiting. Are you ready for a beautiful surreal adventure?

Why similar: 3D Platformer 19.3%, Mythology 18%, Platformer 16.9%, Puzzle Platformer 14%, Mystery 8.7%