What games are most similar to Painkiller?

The most similar games to Painkiller include Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem, DOOM Eternal, Serious Sam 4, and more. These recommendations are based on shared tags, gameplay mechanics, and player behavior patterns.

What genre is Painkiller?

Painkiller is a Action game with popular tags including Shooter, Action, Gore, Fast-Paced, FPS.

Best shooter games like Painkiller?

If you're looking for more shooter games like Painkiller, try Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem, DOOM Eternal, Serious Sam 4. These share the Shooter tag and similar gameplay elements.

How does Nodal find games like Painkiller?

Nodal uses a hybrid recommendation system that combines tag similarity analysis with collaborative filtering from player behavior data. We analyze which games are frequently played by the same players and share similar tags to Painkiller. You can tune the blend between content-based and community-based recommendations.

Games like Painkiller but more action?

To find games emphasizing action, use Nodal's tag filters to prioritize Action alongside Shooter. You can also explore the action tag page directly.

Games Like Painkiller

Top Similar Games to Painkiller

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem (2022) — Shared: Action, Shooter, First-Person. Also features boomer shooter and adventure. Tags: Action, Shooter, First-Person
DOOM Eternal (2020) — Shared: FPS, Action, Gore. Also features great soundtrack and violent. Tags: FPS, Action, Gore
Serious Sam 4 (2020) — Shared: Action, FPS, Gore. Also features co-op and multiplayer. Tags: Action, FPS, Gore
Trepang2 (2023) — Shared: Shooter, FPS, Horror. Also features singleplayer and violent. Tags: Shooter, FPS, Horror
CULTIC (2022) — Shared: FPS, Shooter, Old School. Also features boomer shooter and retro. Tags: FPS, Shooter, Old School
DOOM: The Dark Ages (2025) — Shared: Action, FPS, Demons. Also features dark fantasy and singleplayer. Tags: Action, FPS, Demons
Ion Fury (2019) — Shared: FPS, Fast-Paced, Old School. Also features boomer shooter and retro. Tags: FPS, Fast-Paced, Old School
Painkiller: Black Edition (2007) — Shared: Gore, Action, FPS. Also features classic and great soundtrack. Tags: Gore, Action, FPS
Turbo Overkill (2023) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features boomer shooter and cyberpunk. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
Painkiller Hell & Damnation (2012) — Shared: Action, FPS, Gore. Also features co-op and singleplayer. Tags: Action, FPS, Gore
Anger Foot (2024) — Shared: FPS, Fast-Paced, Action. Also features boomer shooter and arcade. Tags: FPS, Fast-Paced, Action
F.E.A.R. 3 (2011) — Shared: FPS, Horror, Action. Also features co-op and multiplayer. Tags: FPS, Horror, Action
DOOM (2016) — Shared: FPS, Gore, Action. Also features great soundtrack and multiplayer. Tags: FPS, Gore, Action
DOOM 64 (2020) — Shared: Action, FPS, Gore. Also features classic and 1990's. Tags: Action, FPS, Gore
Prodeus (2022) — Shared: FPS, Gore, Action. Also features boomer shooter and retro. Tags: FPS, Gore, Action
Serious Sam Fusion 2017 (beta)0 — Shared: Action, Gore, FPS. Also features violent and indie. Tags: Action, Gore, FPS
Quake 4 (2011) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
Rise of the Triad (2013) — Shared: FPS, Action, Old School. Also features remake and multiplayer. Tags: FPS, Action, Old School
Serious Sam 3: BFE (2011) — Shared: FPS, Action, Gore. Also features co-op and comedy. Tags: FPS, Action, Gore
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin (2024) — Shared: Action, FPS, Gore. Also features boomer shooter and retro. Tags: Action, FPS, Gore
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter (2009) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features co-op and multiplayer. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
Hellbound (2020) — Shared: Action, Gore, FPS. Also features indie and violent. Tags: Action, Gore, FPS
Selaco (2024) — Shared: FPS, Shooter, First-Person. Also features female protagonist and boomer shooter. Tags: FPS, Shooter, First-Person
Dread Templar (2023) — Shared: FPS, Fast-Paced, Shooter. Also features boomer shooter and retro. Tags: FPS, Fast-Paced, Shooter
Heretic + Hexen (2025) — Shared: Action, FPS, Shooter. Also features adventure and rpg. Tags: Action, FPS, Shooter
Project Warlock (2018) — Shared: FPS, Action, Old School. Also features boomer shooter and retro. Tags: FPS, Action, Old School
Serious Sam II (2012) — Shared: Action, FPS, Shooter. Also features co-op and comedy. Tags: Action, FPS, Shooter
Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition (2017) — Shared: Action, FPS, Gore. Also features violent and adventure. Tags: Action, FPS, Gore
Souldead0 — Shared: Action, Gore, FPS. Also features combat and atmospheric. Tags: Action, Gore, FPS
Quake (2007) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features classic and 1990's. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
DOOM + DOOM II (2007) — Shared: FPS, Action, Old School. Also features classic and 1990's. Tags: FPS, Action, Old School
Back 4 Blood (2021) — Shared: FPS, Shooter, Action. Also features zombies and online co-op. Tags: FPS, Shooter, Action
DOOM 3 (2012) — Shared: FPS, Horror, Action. Also features classic and sci-fi. Tags: FPS, Horror, Action
Boomer Grandma (2025) — Shared: Gore, Fast-Paced, Action. Also features boomer shooter and violent. Tags: Gore, Fast-Paced, Action
The Darkness II (2012) — Shared: FPS, Action, Gore. Also features dark and singleplayer. Tags: FPS, Action, Gore
HROT (2023) — Shared: FPS, Shooter, First-Person. Also features retro and boomer shooter. Tags: FPS, Shooter, First-Person
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin (2009) — Shared: Horror, FPS, Action. Also features singleplayer and multiplayer. Tags: Horror, FPS, Action
Quake II (2007) — Shared: FPS, Action, Shooter. Also features classic and boomer shooter. Tags: FPS, Action, Shooter
Cronos: The New Dawn (2025) — Shared: Horror, Action, Gore. Also features survival horror and sci-fi. Tags: Horror, Action, Gore
Dying Light: The Beast (2025) — Shared: First-Person, Horror, Action. Also features zombies and open world. Tags: First-Person, Horror, Action
Hollow Knight: Silksong (2025) — Shared: Action. Also features metroidvania and difficult. Tags: Action
Purge Phalanx (2026) — Shared: FPS, Horror, Demons. Also features co-op and action-adventure. Tags: FPS, Horror, Demons
Nexus Knights (2025) — Shared: FPS, Gore, Action. Also features sci-fi and singleplayer. Tags: FPS, Gore, Action
GTFO (2021) — Shared: Horror, FPS, Shooter. Also features online co-op and co-op. Tags: Horror, FPS, Shooter
Forgive Me Father 2 (2024) — Shared: FPS, Action, First-Person. Also features lovecraftian and boomer shooter. Tags: FPS, Action, First-Person
OUTRIDERS (2021) — Shared: Action, Shooter, Gore. Also features looter shooter and rpg. Tags: Action, Shooter, Gore
DUSK (2018) — Shared: FPS, Shooter, Fast-Paced. Also features boomer shooter and retro. Tags: FPS, Shooter, Fast-Paced
Borderlands 4 (2025) — Shared: FPS, First-Person, Action. Also features pve and looter shooter. Tags: FPS, First-Person, Action
Wolfenstein: Youngblood (2019) — Shared: Action, FPS, Gore. Also features co-op and female protagonist. Tags: Action, FPS, Gore
Bloodspill0 — Shared: Action, FPS, Fast-Paced. Also features boomer shooter and pvp. Tags: Action, FPS, Fast-Paced
POSTAL: Brain Damaged (2022) — Shared: Shooter, Action, First-Person. Also features boomer shooter and stylized. Tags: Shooter, Action, First-Person
Killing Floor 3 (2025) — Shared: FPS, Shooter, First-Person. Also features co-op and zombies. Tags: FPS, Shooter, First-Person
COVEN (2024) — Shared: Horror, FPS, Gore. Also features boomer shooter and female protagonist. Tags: Horror, FPS, Gore
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle (2024) — Shared: First-Person, Action. Also features action-adventure and story rich. Tags: First-Person, Action
Earthfall (2018) — Shared: Action, FPS, Shooter. Also features co-op and online co-op. Tags: Action, FPS, Shooter
SILENT HILL f (2025) — Shared: Horror, Action, Gore. Also features psychological horror and female protagonist. Tags: Horror, Action, Gore
Aliens: Fireteam Elite (2021) — Shared: Shooter, Action, Horror. Also features co-op and aliens. Tags: Shooter, Action, Horror
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 (2024) — Shared: Action. Also features warhammer 40k and co-op. Tags: Action
Autumn Night 3D Shooter (2017) — Shared: Action, Gore, FPS. Also features indie and violent. Tags: Action, Gore, FPS
Evil West (2022) — Shared: Demons, Action, Gore. Also features western and action-adventure. Tags: Demons, Action, Gore