Games Like Painkiller

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: Fast-Paced 21%, Gore 16.9%, FPS 13.6%, Demons 13.1%, Violent 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for fast-paced, demonic arena combat with a heavy emphasis on movement and aggressive play.

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: Gore 19.1%, FPS 17%, Fast-Paced 16.1%, Demons 14%, Shooter 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern masterpiece of arena-style shooting that focuses on brutal gore and relentless demonic encounters.

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: Fast-Paced 28%, Boomer Shooter 20.5% ★, Gore 18.8%, FPS 14.9%, Shooter 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers unmatched speed and movement-based combat that perfectly captures the intensity of high-octane shooters.

Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

Why similar: Gore 22.8%, FPS 17.1%, Fast-Paced 13.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Violent 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive waves of enemies in open arenas, mirroring the core loop of Painkiller's 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: Boomer Shooter 21.5% ★, Fast-Paced 18.4%, FPS 14.2%, Gore 11.5%, Shooter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the retro, dark, and fast-paced essence of 90s shooters with a distinct gothic atmosphere.

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 27% ★, FPS 15.9%, Old School 12.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Gore 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a gritty, atmospheric, and tactical boomer-shooter experience with satisfying weapon feedback.

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 25.6% ★, FPS 18.1%, Old School 16.6%, Shooter 14.4%, First-Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features high-fantasy, gothic environments and powerful, unique weaponry that feels right at home in a Painkiller-style game.

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: Boomer Shooter 21.8% ★, Fast-Paced 16.2%, FPS 16.2%, Shooter 10.4%, Violent 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines Lovecraftian horror with fast-paced, stylish FPS mechanics and a unique comic-book 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: Boomer Shooter 24% ★, FPS 18.3%, Fast-Paced 17.8%, Shooter 10.8%, Gore 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast-paced shooter that emphasizes movement and high-octane action with a cyberpunk-horror aesthetic.

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 30.2% ★, FPS 20.6%, Gore 15%, Shooter 9.1%, Fast-Paced 9%

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

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 26.4% ★, FPS 17.4%, Gore 13.7%, Old School 9.3%, Violent 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic-inspired shooter built on the original Quake engine that emphasizes exploration and combat.

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 19.3% ★, Fast-Paced 17.7%, FPS 10.7%, Gore 10%, Demons 10%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced combat with a focus on weapon variety, bullet-time mechanics, and demonic themes.

Classic First Person Shooter style game. Like the good old days. An action game focused on speed, gore, guns, and metal music. Inspired by the 90s’ classics with modern visuals and audio!

Why similar: Gore 15.3%, Fast-Paced 13.2%, Boomer Shooter 12.6% ★, FPS 11.7%, Demons 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, no-nonsense shooter that channels the spirit of 90s action games with brutal combat.

Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 21.1% ★, Fast-Paced 14.9%, FPS 14.5%, Gore 13.2%, Demons 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired shooter that emphasizes weapon upgrades and fast-paced arena encounters in diverse environments.

Crush the cult of Astaroth and vanquish her hellspawn, make them squeal and hide where they came from. Enjoy a Fresh Look & Old Fun in this arcade horror FPS game inspired by the legends of the 90s.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 20.9% ★, Demons 12.9%, FPS 12.8%, Gore 11%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A direct homage to classic arcade-style shooters with a heavy focus on demonic gore and boss battles.

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: FPS 23.3%, Fast-Paced 12.6%, Gore 12%, Boomer Shooter 11.3% ★, Shooter 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational arena shooter that defined the movement and gothic atmosphere of the entire genre.

Evil has returned! Demonic powers are manifesting themselves as a myriad of dark creatures, fighting over the fates of imprisoned souls caught in Purgatory.

Why similar: FPS 21.5%, Gore 18.1%, Fast-Paced 11.3%, Action 8.1%, Co-op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful modern recreation of the original Painkiller experience with updated graphics and co-op support.

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: Fast-Paced 29.6%, FPS 23.3%, Shooter 10.3%, Demons 9.8%, Horror 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate test of arena survival against endless waves of demonic entities in a minimalist, high-pressure environment.

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: Boomer Shooter 30.3% ★, FPS 18.3%, Violent 11%, Old School 11%, Shooter 11%

Why You'll Like It: Blends fast-paced retro shooting with modern looter elements and dark, surreal environments.

Things are about to get… bloody! Soak up 42 pulse-pounding levels dripping with Lovecraftian atmosphere as you battle your way through armies of sycophantic cultists, zombies, gargoyles, hell hounds, and other insatiable horrors, in your quest to defeat the loathsome Tchernobog.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 26.1% ★, FPS 17.3%, Shooter 13.5%, Gore 12.8%, Horror 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive version of a classic, dark, and gore-filled shooter that influenced the entire genre.

The critically-acclaimed and award-winning FPS franchise is back! Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer action, Painkiller Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end...

Why similar: Gore 26.9%, FPS 21.6%, Violent 10.4%, Shooter 10.2%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic expansion that continues the fast-paced, demonic-slaying gameplay of the original series.

POSTAL: Brain Damaged is a new, action-oriented take on the Running With Scissors’ cult game series with throwback graphics, and fast-paced, modern gameplay. Take a wild roller coaster ride through the twisted wonderland encased in the POSTAL DUDE’S messed-up mind.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 19.4% ★, Fast-Paced 18.3%, Gore 12.7%, Shooter 11.8%, FPS 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, fast-paced shooter that leans into over-the-top action, dark humor, and surreal level design.

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 24.1% ★, Gothic 17.7% ★, FPS 13.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Gore 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: The classic dark fantasy shooters that pioneered the gothic arena combat style and magical weapon variety.

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 17.2%, Gore 14.8%, Old School 13.1%, Boomer Shooter 12.5% ★, Shooter 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arena shooter that emphasizes fast movement and intense, retro-styled combat against supernatural threats.

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 29.2% ★, Shooter 17.3%, FPS 17.3%, Old School 12.2%, First-Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed arena shooter with a focus on brutal, visceral combat and constant movement.

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 20.5%, Boomer Shooter 19.5% ★, Gore 12.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Old School 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, retro-styled shooter that captures a bleak, Eastern European gothic atmosphere.

Zan and her orc sisters must fight to save their homeland from a demonic invasion! Immerse yourself in a sprawling underground world where the rich lore, exploration and puzzles of classic adventure games blend with the visceral combat of a 90s' shooter.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 21% ★, FPS 17.8%, Demons 17.4%, Shooter 13.6%, Old School 12.1%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric shooter with deep exploration and gothic, demonic themes that feel very similar to Painkiller.

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: Fast-Paced 25.1%, Boomer Shooter 23.5% ★, FPS 15.4%, Old School 10.1%, Shooter 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, classic-style shooter with intense combat and satisfying, punchy weapon feedback.

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: Gore 25.3%, FPS 18.9%, Demons 12.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Co-op 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features fast-paced, visceral combat with a mix of melee and ranged weaponry against hordes of enemies.

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 19%, FPS 16.8%, Gore 15.9%, Fast-Paced 12.1%, Shooter 9.3%

MAXIMUM Action is a brutal and satisfying physics-based first person shooter influenced by Hong Kong cinema, heroic slow motion bloodshed, and old-school FPS ACTION.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.8%, Gore 20.3%, FPS 14.6%, Violent 11.2%, Old School 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A physics-driven, high-speed shooter that emphasizes cinematic, bloody combat and creative movement.

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a new stand-alone expansion to the world of the classic FPS series. Join the fight against Notorious Mental on a journey through the wild lands of Russia, and find your way through this lost chapter of Sam Stone's adventures.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 19.6% ★, Shooter 10.5%, Old School 10.1%, Demons 9.6%, FPS 9.5%

Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.

Why similar: Gore 20.9%, FPS 14.3%, Gothic 10.1% ★, Fast-Paced 9.7%, Demons 8.8%

Ultraviolent, fast-paced, merciless retro FPS action. Slaughter your way through nightmarish industrial mazes, transformed cityscapes, and surreal alien structures to cut down the Growth.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 21.7% ★, FPS 13.8%, Gore 12.7%, Old School 12.1%, Demons 10.8%

PERISH is a stylish 1-4 player FPS with a cross to bear. Slay hordes of creatures on the black sands of Purgatory and sell their gold-stained corpses to craven priests. Kill magnificent bosses and use the proceeds to gain entrance to Elysium, a place of cosmic revelations.

Why similar: Gore 22.2%, Violent 13.2%, Demons 12.3%, FPS 12.1%, Online Co-Op 9.9%

Join BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG in a ultraviolent old-school FPS set in a world overrun by crypto-mining technologies, where it’s up to you to destroy them and reclaim control. Prepare for an adrenaline ride that pays homage to the best shooters of the '90s.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 19.5%, Boomer Shooter 17% ★, Gore 13.4%, FPS 11.4%, Old School 9.6%

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

Why similar: Fast-Paced 16.2%, Boomer Shooter 13.4% ★, Gore 12.7%, Demons 12.6%, FPS 10.7%

Wield the holy weapon Manus Dei and annihilate creatures from the Rift in this fast-paced shooter. Only your skill will grant you passage into the halls of eternity.

Why similar: Gothic 23.3% ★, FPS 19%, Shooter 12.9%, Gore 11.5%, Horror 10.3%

Welcome to a world of pain. Heaven is once again in danger and threatened by a reckless army of hell spawn monsters - and they will stop at nothing.

Why similar: Gore 27.9%, FPS 19.2%, Shooter 19%, Violent 16%, Action 12.1%

Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.

Why similar: Gore 19%, FPS 15.7%, Online Co-Op 14.8%, Shooter 12.7%, Co-op 8%

Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before, faithfully remastered and optimized for PC.

Why similar: Shooter 25.1%, Realistic 15.3%, Horror 13.8%, Action 9.2%, Gore 8.4%

Team up with up to 8 players and take on endless waves of Nasty Zombies in a high-intensity, movement-focused boomer shooter. Use agility and smart positioning to survive semi-procedural maps and unlock permanent upgrades like Blessings, Miracles, Invocations, and cosmetics.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.3%, Boomer Shooter 17.3% ★, FPS 12.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Online Co-Op 9.2%

Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.

Why similar: Gore 20.9%, Fast-Paced 18.4%, Violent 13.3%, Demons 13%, FPS 12.9%

Battle never ceases in the realm known as Hell. This time around it's a battle for the freedom of your very soul. Will you be able to escape from the prison hidden in the darkest deepest chasm of Hell? Do you have enough courage to travel through the most dangerous and twisted areas, infamous for their unsafety, even among demons...

Why similar: Gore 33.4%, FPS 18%, Violent 15.4%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 12.8%

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: FPS 24.2%, Boomer Shooter 17.5% ★, Fast-Paced 12.3%, Gore 10.9%, Shooter 10.2%

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: Boomer Shooter 32.4% ★, FPS 17.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Gore 9.5%, Old School 9.2%

Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.

Why similar: FPS 16.1%, Boomer Shooter 13.8% ★, Gore 13.4%, Fast-Paced 12.9%, Demons 9.9%

A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS. Become the Blood Reaver in solo or 4-player co-op. Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons. Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.

Why similar: Demons 18.8%, FPS 15.4%, Gore 14%, Shooter 12.6%, Online Co-Op 11.1%

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: Fast-Paced 26.2%, Boomer Shooter 19.4% ★, Gore 15.7%, FPS 14.5%, Shooter 8.5%

A demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of demons in this award-winning horror/action FPS and reimagining of the original DOOM.

Why similar: FPS 26.4%, Horror 14.2%, Gore 13.8%, Shooter 12.9%, Demons 12.5%

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: Boomer Shooter 24.7% ★, Demons 14.6%, Gore 13.6%, Old School 12.5%, FPS 12.2%

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: Gore 16.8%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, FPS 14%, Shooter 12.6%, Violent 10%

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: Gore 22.7%, FPS 16.1%, Demons 14.1%, Violent 10.6%, Shooter 9.2%

Gravelord is a fast-paced boomer shooter voiced by a badass protagonist featuring hand-crafted levels filled with secrets and hordes of enemies to kill. Dish out some brutal carnage with powerful guns and collect Tarot Cards to gain even more killing power. Let's put the fun back in funeral!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.8% ★, FPS 20.8%, Shooter 14.1%, First-Person 9%, Gore 8.1%

Putrefaction is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, lots of enemies and weapons, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.

Why similar: FPS 21.1%, Gore 19.4%, Fast-Paced 14.3%, Horror 10.9%, Shooter 9.7%

Scathe is an intense, blood-soaked FPS where quick reflexes are the key to surviving bullet Hell. Rip through the labyrinth that stands between you and your ascension. Blast your way through the underworld’s deadliest demons solo or with up to three comrades in drop-in/drop-out online co-op.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 20.5%, FPS 18.2%, Demons 16.4%, Shooter 13.2%, First-Person 7.6%

COVEN is a hyper-violent retro FPS where your path of vengeance will take you across time and space. Destroy your enemies and eat their flesh.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 19.6% ★, Gore 15.3%, FPS 13.2%, Old School 11.2%, Shooter 9.5%

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: Gore 25.5%, FPS 25.2%, Shooter 11.6%, Horror 6.9%, Violent 6.7%