Games Like Painkiller: Black Edition

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 21.5%, FPS 18%, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Classic 11.1% ★, Demons 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title revitalized the classic shooter genre with fast-paced, aggressive combat and a focus on glory kills that feels like a spiritual successor to 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: Gore 22.2%, FPS 17.2%, Great Soundtrack 15.4%, Fast-Paced 10.4%, Demons 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: It elevates the arena-shooter formula with modern mechanics, intense mobility, and a heavy metal soundtrack that perfectly matches Painkiller's energy.

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 23.8%, Fast-Paced 17.4%, Boomer Shooter 15.2% ★, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Arena Shooter 14.5%

Why You'll Like It: This high-speed, stylish shooter mirrors the arena-based combat and visceral gore that made Painkiller a standout experience.

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 24.7%, Gore 23.4%, Classic 12% ★, Action 9.3%, Shooter 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This modern remake retains the core soul-collecting mechanics and gothic atmosphere of the original while updating the visuals for modern systems.

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 24.2%, Gore 15.1%, Boomer Shooter 14.7% ★, Fast-Paced 9.2%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Featuring extreme speed, chainsaw-based combat, and constant action, this game delivers the same chaotic intensity as the Painkiller series.

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 27.1%, Arena Shooter 20.6%, Boomer Shooter 17.6% ★, Shooter 13.5%, First-Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: With its fantasy-themed weaponry and fast, arena-style combat, this game captures the same sense of power and scale found in Painkiller.

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 19%, Classic 18% ★, Boomer Shooter 13.1% ★, Great Soundtrack 11.7%, Fast-Paced 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the dark, atmospheric, and fast-paced nature of 90s shooters, mirroring the gothic horror vibes of Painkiller.

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 24.8%, Gore 20.8%, Boomer Shooter 17% ★, Shooter 7%, Classic 6.7% ★

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern retro-shooters, it features explosive gore and fast-paced combat that feels right at home for any Painkiller fan.

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 33.5% ★, FPS 20.7%, Gore 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Shooter 6%

Why You'll Like It: As a foundational pillar of the arena-shooter genre, its fast movement and dark, eldritch atmosphere are essential for any fan of Painkiller.

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 26.4%, FPS 18.9%, Classic 12.4% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Shooter 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Known for its massive hordes of enemies and arcade-style shooting, it provides the same satisfying 'clear the room' gameplay loop.

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 37.8%, FPS 26.9%, Action 11.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Violent 6%

Why You'll Like It: A direct expansion of the Painkiller formula, offering more of the same high-speed, demon-slaying action that fans of the original crave.

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 35.8% ★, FPS 23.7%, Gore 15.9%, Action 6.2%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential horde-shooter that shares Painkiller's focus on massive enemy counts and wide-open arena combat.

War is Hell. NecroVision is a first-person shooter that takes gamers across the frantic battlegrounds of World War I and into a dark underworld of vampires, demons and dark magic.

Why similar: Gore 27.8%, FPS 27.1%, Action 8.9%, Shooter 8%, Zombies 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team behind Painkiller, this game features a similar dark, supernatural aesthetic and intense first-person combat.

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: FPS 25.9%, Boomer Shooter 20.4% ★, Gore 18.6%, Shooter 11.7%, First-Person 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric shooter combines fast movement with a dark, occult-themed world that echoes the gothic horror roots of the seed game.

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: Gore 35.8%, FPS 25.5%, Shooter 8.6%, Action 8.5%, Violent 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It emphasizes creative, over-the-top kills and arcade-style scoring, which aligns perfectly with the satisfying combat loop of Painkiller.

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: FPS 29.5%, Classic 25.7% ★, Gore 13.2%, Horror 9.1%, Shooter 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: While more tactical, its focus on intense, high-octane combat and supernatural horror elements makes it a great companion to Painkiller.

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 29.8% ★, FPS 20.7%, Gore 10.7%, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Boomer Shooter 6.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, classic shooter that maintains the high-speed movement and aggressive combat style central to the Painkiller experience.

Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month February 2002!

Why similar: Classic 30.8% ★, FPS 21.9%, Gore 19.1%, Action 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: It continues the tradition of massive, chaotic arena battles that define the series and align with Painkiller's core gameplay.

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: FPS 30.6%, Demons 17.9%, Boomer Shooter 16.4% ★, Shooter 14.8%, First-Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed shooter that blends arena-style combat with exploration, capturing the same dark, demon-slaying spirit.

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: FPS 22.9%, Gore 21.7%, Boomer Shooter 16% ★, Fast-Paced 14.7%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the classic Build engine, this game offers high-speed, intense combat that feels like a love letter to the golden age of shooters.

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: Gore 21.1%, FPS 20.1%, Boomer Shooter 14.1% ★, Classic 8.9% ★, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, gothic-inspired shooter that emphasizes movement and brutal combat, fitting perfectly into the Painkiller aesthetic.

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 41.4%, FPS 20.7%, Action 14.7%, Shooter 10.2%, Violent 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Another entry in the Painkiller franchise that provides additional levels and challenges for those looking to stay within the same universe.

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

Why similar: Action 24%, Cult Classic 17.3% ★, FPS 16%, Classic 14.2% ★, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic shooter that features intense, violent combat and a distinct atmosphere that appeals to fans of classic FPS titles.

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: Classic 24.7% ★, FPS 14.9%, Gore 14.2%, Cult Classic 8.4% ★, Demons 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark, atmospheric take on the classic DOOM formula provides a moody, intense experience that aligns with the gothic horror of Painkiller.

The definitive version of the cult classic shooter, Shadow Warrior Classic Redux features remastered visuals and two massive expansion packs. Corporations rule every facet of life in a near-future Japan and employ Shadow Warriors, one-man armies of unparalleled skill, to protect their power and forcefully remove all opposition.

Why similar: Classic 37.3% ★, FPS 24.4%, Gore 16.8%, Shooter 6.4%, Boomer Shooter 4.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: This classic shooter offers fast-paced, over-the-top action that shares the same DNA as other arena-focused titles of the era.

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 36.8%, FPS 24.6%, Demons 9.7%, Shooter 9.5%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines fast-paced gunplay with visceral melee combat, offering a similar sense of power and gore to the Painkiller experience.

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 24.6%, FPS 15.6%, Arena Shooter 10.1%, Demons 8.2%, Boomer Shooter 7.6% ★

Why You'll Like It: A pure, no-nonsense shooter that focuses entirely on speed, gore, and aggressive combat, mirroring the core appeal of Painkiller.

The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced co-op action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?

Why similar: Gore 21.1%, FPS 14.6%, Gothic 10.6% ★, Fast-Paced 10.3%, Demons 9%

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 23.5%, Classic 23.5% ★, Gore 13.6%, Shooter 7.1%, Demons 6.6%

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 36.4%, FPS 22.3%, Action 14.1%, Shooter 13.9%, Violent 8.7%

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline arcade-action shooter heavily focused on frantic action. In a world where cyberpunk meets fantasy-fiction and advanced technology is mixed with black magic and psycho-powers, Sam travels through four beautiful worlds, confronting countless foes on his way to Mental's base.

Why similar: Classic 36% ★, FPS 27%, Gore 10.5%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 8.1%

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 31.4% ★, FPS 17.9%, Gore 11.2%, Great Soundtrack 9.8%, Demons 6.3%

Includes original Blood II: The Chosen and add-on package The Nightmare LevelsAn immersive atmosphere full of dark humor and exciting actionFour playable characters and wide variety of weapons

Why similar: Classic 24.2% ★, FPS 20.8%, Gore 20.5%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 9.7%

The Ancient Gods – Part One is the first campaign expansion for the critically acclaimed DOOM Eternal.

Why similar: Gore 29.5%, FPS 15.8%, Action 14.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Fast-Paced 7.7%

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 30.8% ★, FPS 23.3%, Arena Shooter 13.6%, Gore 10%, Shooter 5.4%

Serious Sam Fusion is a central hub for several existing Serious Sam games developed by Croteam. Cool new features, engine upgrades, patches and updates will be released to existing owners for FREE!

Why similar: Gore 29%, FPS 19.3%, Classic 11% ★, Action 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 6.9%

The Ancient Gods – Part Two is the epic conclusion to the DOOM Slayer’s Saga and the second campaign expansion to the critically acclaimed DOOM Eternal.

Why similar: Gore 34.8%, FPS 17.1%, Great Soundtrack 14.5%, Action 12.4%, Demons 11%

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: FPS 23.3%, Boomer Shooter 18.3% ★, Gore 15.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Action 10.3%

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

Why similar: Gore 21.5%, FPS 16.9%, Boomer Shooter 11.3% ★, Demons 10%, Arena Shooter 8.7%

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: Gore 24.5%, FPS 23.4%, Demons 15.9%, Shooter 8%, Action 6.3%

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

Why similar: Gore 34.7%, FPS 30%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 6.7%, Horror 4.1%

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: FPS 24.2%, Gore 19.6%, Boomer Shooter 16.8% ★, Shooter 12.3%, Action 6.3%

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: FPS 30.4%, Fast-Paced 14.9%, Arena Shooter 11.4%, Shooter 8.3%, Gore 7.8%

Aliens Versus Predator Classic 2000 features the Colonial Marine, Alien and Predator Campaigns and the frenetic single-player Skirmish mode from the original title: Alien Versus Predator Gold Edition, which was released to massive acclaim in 2000.

Why similar: Classic 40.1% ★, FPS 24.5%, Gore 7%, Shooter 6.8%, Action 5.4%

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: FPS 31%, Boomer Shooter 20.7% ★, Fast-Paced 12.5%, Demons 11.7%, Shooter 8.5%

Serious Sam II is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!

Why similar: FPS 26.3%, Classic 20.5% ★, Gore 19.3%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 7.7%

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: Gore 21.9%, FPS 17%, Boomer Shooter 15.7% ★, Demons 12%, Arena Shooter 11.2%

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: FPS 19.5%, Boomer Shooter 18.8% ★, Shooter 13.8%, Demons 11.7%, First-Person 8.8%