Games Like Outlaws + A Handful of Missions (Classic, 1997)

From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.

Why similar: Western 70.8% ★, FPS 14.6%, Action 5.6%, Shooter 5.3%, First-Person 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern Western shooter that perfectly captures the arcade-style gunplay and storytelling spirit of classic Westerns.

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: Western 53.7% ★, FPS 17.2%, Retro 8.5%, Shooter 7.7%, First-Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fantastic immersive sim that blends Western themes with stealth and RPG elements, offering a more tactical approach to the genre.

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: Western 57.3% ★, FPS 16.7%, Shooter 10.5%, First-Person 7.9%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated multiplayer Western shooter that emphasizes skill-based gunplay and period-accurate weaponry.

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: Boomer Shooter 21.5% ★, Classic 20.3% ★, FPS 17.8%, Retro 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in retro FPS design that captures the fast-paced, visceral combat and dark atmosphere found in 90s shooters.

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: Boomer Shooter 33.8% ★, FPS 24.4%, Shooter 13.7%, Retro 9.9%, Action 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: This modern boomer shooter features highly interactive environments and satisfying combat that feels like a spiritual successor to 90s classics.

When life robs Colton White of all that matters, the only thing left he can trust is his GUN. From award-winning developer, Neversoft, and accomplished screenwriter, Randall Jahnson (The Mask of Zorro, The Doors), GUN follows Colton on his quest for discovery as he seeks to exact vengeful justice on those who have wronged him.

Why similar: Western 70.1% ★, Classic 16.5% ★, Action 6.3%, Shooter 4.1%, Great Soundtrack 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic open-world Western that focuses on the gritty, lawless nature of the frontier and satisfying third-person gunplay.

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: Boomer Shooter 28.9% ★, FPS 27%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 9.8%, Retro 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, movement-heavy shooter that pushes the limits of the retro-inspired genre with incredible speed and weapon variety.

THE OLD WEST, 1864. In order to save their family, the McCall brothers will kill anyone who stands between them and the legendary Gold of Juarez.

Why similar: Western 68.5% ★, FPS 13.8%, Action 7.3%, Shooter 4.6%, First-Person 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven Western shooter that provides a cinematic experience similar to the plot-heavy structure of Outlaws.

3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, team up with Voidpoint to bring back the legendary Build Engine, famous for classic shooters like Duke Nukem 3D, Shadow Warrior, and Blood. Fast-paced FPS combat across huge, secret-packed levels. Ion Fury is the real deal!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31% ★, FPS 25.3%, Retro 14%, Shooter 11.5%, First-Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the same engine as many classic shooters, this game offers an authentic retro experience with modern polish and intense action.

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: Boomer Shooter 29.7% ★, FPS 24.6%, Retro 13.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Classic 8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic shooter that perfectly balances retro aesthetics with satisfying, gore-filled combat mechanics.

You're the Stranger, a mysterious bounty hunter on a mission to bag the ultimate prize. And you need that money like no one else because there is something very wrong with your health and the only way to fix it is a very costly operation.

Why similar: Western 51.2% ★, Classic 24.5% ★, Action 10.2%, FPS 8.9%, Shooter 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: This unique title blends Western aesthetics with creative first-person combat mechanics involving living ammunition.

You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.

Why similar: Classic 36.6% ★, FPS 21.1%, Boomer Shooter 12.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 7.9%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational FPS that defined the movement and combat standards for the era in which Outlaws was released.

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: Boomer Shooter 27% ★, FPS 23.7%, Shooter 14.6%, Retro 12.1%, First-Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the exploration and fast-paced combat of 90s shooters while delivering a unique and highly polished experience.

Westerado: Double Barreled. When your family is murdered by a mysterious desperado, you set out into the world to take revenge. Take control of your own fate and that of others, all using your trusty shooting iron.

Why similar: Western 81.9% ★, Action 6.7%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%, Retro 4.2%, Shooter 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie gem that captures the spirit of the Wild West through a unique narrative-driven, open-world pixel art experience.

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 26% ★, FPS 21.1%, Action 12.8%, Retro 12.4%, Classic 11.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric retro shooter that utilizes the Quake engine to deliver challenging and rewarding gameplay.

The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 23.7% ★, FPS 20.5%, Shooter 12.9%, Classic 12.9% ★, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful update to a classic 90s shooter that shares the same level-design philosophy and retro-FPS charm.

Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.

Why similar: Western 67.2% ★, Classic 13.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 7%, Action 6.3%, Shooter 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark title in the Western genre that offers a compelling story and classic gun-slinging action.

Call of Juarez is an epic adventure western themed FPS game. The player alternately assumes the roles of two distinct, antagonistic characters: a sneaking fugitive Billy and his hunter the reverend Ray.

Why similar: Western 67% ★, FPS 11.7%, Action 6.5%, Shooter 5%, Classic 4.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: The original entry in the series that established the foundation for its signature Western FPS gameplay.

In the year of 18XX, the west is overrun by thugs and outlaws. A group of bandits have kidnapped Mayor Johnsons daughter and are spreading havok across the land. Only Gunman Clive can bring order to the west and save the girl!Jump and shoot your way across 16 diverse and challenging levels and fight massive bosses.

Why similar: Western 82.3% ★, Action 12.5%, Shooter 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.6%

Why You'll Like It: A charming and fast-paced Western platformer that distills the essence of classic arcade shooters into a tight, focused experience.

Arthur Morgan and the Van der Linde Gang are outlaws on the run. With federal agents and bounty hunters massing on their heels, the gang must rob, steal, and fight their way across the rugged heartland in order to survive.

Why similar: Western 65.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 7.7%, FPS 6%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate Western epic that provides an unparalleled level of immersion and detail for fans of the genre.

Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

Why similar: Western 48.4% ★, Classic 25.3% ★, Action 8.9%, Shooter 7.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-energy arcade shooter that brings classic Western-themed gallery shooting to a modern audience.

In Luckslinger, luck is measurable, collectable and usable whenever you please. Contains: gunslingers, dark humor, spaghetti western, vinyl digging, graffiti spraying and jazzy hip hop beats.

Why similar: Western 66.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Action 13%, Retro 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish Western-themed indie game that uses a unique luck-based mechanic to spice up its action-platforming gameplay.

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 28.9%, Boomer Shooter 21.9% ★, Retro 19.4%, Shooter 12.4%, First-Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, retro-styled shooter that captures the bleak atmosphere and challenging combat of Eastern European 90s shooters.

You are a gunslinger in limbo, involved in a gritty war against "The Cartel", a ruthless organization harvesting souls to break free of the shackles of the afterlife. Grow stronger with each new run, gather the essence of lost souls to take on the biggest threats in this rogue-lite FPS!

Why similar: Western 50.7% ★, FPS 14.1%, Boomer Shooter 14% ★, Shooter 8.1%, Action 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A Western-themed roguelite that focuses on fast-paced FPS combat and supernatural elements.

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: FPS 21.5%, Boomer Shooter 20.7% ★, Soundtrack 15% ★, Shooter 12.9%, Retro 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern shooter built on the GZDoom engine that features advanced AI and highly destructible environments.

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: Boomer Shooter 27.9% ★, FPS 20.6%, Shooter 16%, Retro 12.8%, First-Person 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, aggressive retro shooter that rewards movement and precision in every encounter.

Lo Wang. Master ninja assassin for 20 years. A Shadow Warrior. Shadow Warriors are the best of the best, and Lo Wang was the best of the Shadow warriors. Every top company in Japan had a Shadow Warrior... a protector, a negotiator, a cleaner.

Why similar: Classic 51.8% ★, FPS 27.8%, Action 20.4%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Build-engine shooter that shares the same DNA and technical roots as Outlaws.

When outlaws murdered your wife and took your daughter, everything you had was gone. Your gut aches for blood and sweet revenge. Dyin's too good for 'em now!

Why similar: Western 52% ★, Boomer Shooter 17.3% ★, FPS 15%, Shooter 6.2%, Action 5.8%

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: Boomer Shooter 28.1% ★, FPS 27.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Retro 11.4%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A Lovecraftian-inspired retro FPS that uses a unique comic-book art style and intense combat to stand out in the genre.

Become the ultimate Bounty Hunter in this bullet-fast, third-person Shooting Gallery and save the town of Sunset Bluff from the relentless Quicksilver Guns!

Why similar: Western 73.4% ★, Action 18.5%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward arcade shooter that focuses on quick reflexes and classic Western dueling mechanics.

Behind a veil of secrecy the evil Empire is creating a doomsday army - one that, if finished, will become the final cog in the Empire's arsenal of terror and domination. Your Mission? Join the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division, infiltrate the Empire.

Why similar: Classic 39.3% ★, FPS 23%, Action 9.2%, Shooter 8.3%, Retro 7.3%

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: Classic 46.3% ★, FPS 29.1%, Action 9.8%, Shooter 8.3%, First-Person 4.8%

Kingpin is a tale of revenge. Take control of a street gang and order your recruits to attack, defend or even do a little safe-cracking to pick up some needed cash. Use that cash to buy nastier weapons and take down your punk enemies in this intense first-person shooter. Being the Kingpin is half attitude and all action.

Why similar: Classic 42.3% ★, FPS 23.3%, Action 15.1%, Shooter 7.7%, First-Person 5.5%

Strap on your combat sandals...Lo Wang is coming to the Land of the Rising Sun to turn out the lights. Experience total blood immersion. If you can't touch, kill or drive something...then blow it away! Whether you're wielding shurikens, an Uzi, or a freshly plundered Guardian head...you've got your work cut out for you.

Why similar: Classic 45% ★, FPS 22.3%, Retro 9.3%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 6%

You are the victim of a conspiracy! The FBI, CIA and a group of murderers are chasing you. XIII… This strange tattoo and the key of a safe are your only clues to survive and claim your innocence! It's time to gear up and eliminate your ennemies!

Why similar: Classic 44.1% ★, FPS 22%, Action 14.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 5%

Scavengers from all over the galaxy have come to a dead Earth to loot the remains of the technology that can found in underground tunnels. You must fight your way past the scum of the universe. As you prepare for deadly combat, you are going to quickly learn that the future is... Forsaken!

Why similar: Classic 46.9% ★, Action 22%, FPS 21.2%, Retro 9.9%

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: Boomer Shooter 32.7% ★, FPS 22.5%, Retro 13.2%, Shooter 12.7%, First-Person 8.6%

Shoot your way to vengeance as the infamous undead gunslinger Quinn del Ramo. In this weird wild west, experience a story-driven action-packed adventure with bullets, magic, and betrayal.

Why similar: Western 76% ★, Action 13.1%, Shooter 9.9%, Singleplayer 1%

Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

Why similar: Classic 42.1% ★, FPS 21.5%, Shooter 7.8%, Boomer Shooter 7.6% ★, Action 6.1%

Step into the boots of a wild west sheriff and blast your way through a cursed frontier!

Why similar: Singleplayer 100%

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 29.5%, Retro 16.5%, Boomer Shooter 16.4% ★, Shooter 15.8%, Action 10.4%

Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.

Why similar: Classic 77.5% ★, First-Person 14%, Action 7.3%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001!

Why similar: Classic 45.5% ★, FPS 25%, Action 11.7%, Shooter 7.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.9%

Gunfight your way through procedurally generated Wild West towns. Customize the gameplay mechanics to suit your playstyle. Straightforward, non-stop action.

Why similar: Western 56.9% ★, FPS 19%, Action 8.3%, Shooter 6.2%, First-Person 4.3%

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

Why similar: FPS 43.3%, Classic 30.3% ★, Action 7.9%, Shooter 7.7%, First-Person 5.1%

World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.

Why similar: Classic 46.1% ★, FPS 24.4%, Action 9.8%, Shooter 7.6%, First-Person 5.1%

Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II picks up where the award-winning Dark Forces™ game left off...with even more features and firepower in dazzling 3D graphics. As Kyle Katarn, you must acquire a lightsaber and learn the ways of the Force to become a Jedi Knight.

Why similar: Classic 41.1% ★, FPS 21.4%, Action 15.3%, Shooter 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

You are Alan 'The Bear' Westmoreland, Marine Corps sergeant. The trouble starts on a deadly Viet Cong raid. Here the jungle is your battleground. Your mission, survive.

Why similar: Classic 31.1% ★, Action 25.1%, FPS 18%, Shooter 11.1%, First-Person 7.6%

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

Why similar: Classic 39.7% ★, FPS 18.8%, Boomer Shooter 10.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, Retro 6.7%

JOIN THE REVOLUTION! Lured to Mars by the Ultor Corporation's promise of a better life, thousands have come to seek their fortune and work for the massive mining company. But all is not as it seems. A deadly plague is sweeping through the barracks, and miners suffer daily abuse at the hands of the Ultor guards.

Why similar: Classic 41.1% ★, FPS 27.3%, Action 13.2%, Shooter 8%, First-Person 5.3%

Wild West and Wizards is an open world exploration RPG set in a re-imagined new frontier. Pick a class and level up unlocking abilities and exploring a world filled with quests, loot, outlaws, bosses, spells, caves, towns, and other mysterious places.

Why similar: Western 61.3% ★, FPS 14%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 7.9%, First-Person 5.9%

Select one of eleven unique playable gunslingers and seek revenge solo or with your friends in Online or Local Co-Op! Master the specialized controls of each character, collect gold from fallen foes to purchase upgrades, get totally drunk and unleash a tornado of lead across the dusty plains.

Why similar: Western 84.5% ★, Action 15.5%

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

Why similar: Action 40.7%, Classic 16.2% ★, FPS 15.2%, Boomer Shooter 10.1% ★, Shooter 8.1%

Welcome to REVOLVERPUNK! Chambers is a comedic RPG shooter set in the Weird Wild West! Cook the boomstick, fingercatch some bullets and wrangle that fella into your pocket!

Why similar: Western 40.9% ★, Boomer Shooter 16.6% ★, FPS 12%, Retro 11.1%, Shooter 7.1%

Guns’n’Stories: Bulletproof is a dynamic VR western shooter that fully immerses players into the ambiance of weird Wild West. Stepping the tangled storyline, you will encounter many intimidating but comical enemies and fight Big Bosses.

Why similar: Western 67.4% ★, Action 18.7%, FPS 13.9%

12 is Better Than 6 is a dynamic top-down shooter with stealth elements, presented in a Wild West theme. The story puts you in the shoes of escaped slave fleeing to the United States in 1873.

Why similar: Western 63.3% ★, Action 15.6%, Shooter 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%