Games Like Painkiller Overdose

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

Why similar: Gore 38.7%, FPS 26.6%, Action 11%, Shooter 7.9%, Violent 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive classic that established the series' signature arena-based combat and supernatural atmosphere.

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 34.2%, Gore 28.3%, Action 19.3%, Horror 6.4%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, visually updated take on the classic Painkiller formula that retains the fast-paced, demon-slaying action.

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 36.6%, Gore 29%, Shooter 12.2%, Horror 8.7%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modern retro-shooters that perfectly captures the dark, fast-paced essence of 90s arena combat.

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS which was Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001 and which scored overall of 87% on Metacritic!

Why similar: FPS 45.3%, Gore 24.1%, Action 13.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Multiplayer 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for arena-style horde shooters, emphasizing massive enemy counts and arcade-style movement.

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 34.4%, FPS 31.1%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Multiplayer 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: Reinvigorated the fast-paced, glory-kill focused arena shooter genre with modern production values.

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 50.7%, Shooter 20.2%, Action 18.1%, First-Person 9.3%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features creative, magical weaponry and arena-style combat that feels like a spiritual successor to the Painkiller experience.

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: Gore 45%, FPS 35.9%, Shooter 8%, Action 6.4%, First-Person 3.5%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the extreme speed and high-octane, gore-filled gameplay that fans of the Painkiller series crave.

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 38%, Gore 21.2%, Violent 11.8%, Action 11.5%, Shooter 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers relentless speed and over-the-top violence that mirrors the intensity of the Overdose experience.

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 32.2%, FPS 26.4%, Violent 13.6%, Action 9.9%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Takes the arena-shooter formula to its most intense and high-speed conclusion with complex combat mechanics.

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 35%, FPS 26.6%, Violent 11.8%, Action 10.5%, Shooter 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' tradition of massive enemy hordes and arcade-style action in a modern engine.

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 38.7%, Gore 27.9%, Violent 11.5%, Action 8.8%, Shooter 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic gore-filled shooters that combines high-fidelity retro aesthetics with satisfying, punchy gunplay.

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 31.9%, FPS 26.4%, Violent 14.7%, Action 13.2%, Shooter 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on creative, arcade-style kills in a fast-paced environment that rewards aggressive playstyles.

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: FPS 26.8%, Gore 22.3%, Action 18.7%, Violent 11.9%, Shooter 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic title that shares the dark, supernatural aesthetic and over-the-top weaponry of the Painkiller series.

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

Why similar: FPS 32%, Gore 31.9%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 7.4%, Violent 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features visceral, supernatural combat that feels right at home with the dark, demonic vibe of Painkiller.

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 30.4%, FPS 21.2%, Action 20.1%, Violent 15.3%, Shooter 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the classic, high-difficulty arena combat the series is known for.

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: Gore 26.8%, FPS 22.3%, Violent 14.6%, Shooter 12.7%, Action 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, fast-paced shooter that embraces the absurdity and extreme violence of the classic boomer shooter genre.

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 33.8%, Gore 20.9%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 10.8%, Violent 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dark, gritty atmosphere paired with highly satisfying, high-speed combat mechanics.

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 37.9%, FPS 28.7%, Action 13.7%, Shooter 8.9%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced gunplay with visceral melee combat and heavy gore in a way that feels very similar to Painkiller.

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 34.6%, Action 20.9%, FPS 19.7%, Violent 14.5%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A direct expansion that maintains the core gameplay loop and demonic aesthetic of the series.

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: FPS 41.3%, Shooter 20.7%, Action 15.7%, Horror 10.9%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane arena shooter that emphasizes extreme speed and constant, gory combat encounters.

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 42.1%, Violent 21.9%, Shooter 12.6%, Action 9.4%, Horror 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends retro-style shooting with modern progression systems and intense, fast-paced combat.

William "Bill" Sherman has a problem - he's dead. Blown to pieces by his own C4 payload, which he wanted to eliminate a South American druglord with on behalf of some shady secret service people.

Why similar: Gore 37.1%, FPS 24.4%, Action 20.4%, Violent 18.1%

Why You'll Like It: Another entry in the series that keeps the familiar arena-shooter mechanics and fast-paced movement.

F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.

Why similar: FPS 39.8%, Gore 18.6%, Horror 12.6%, Action 11.8%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides intense, fast-paced gunplay with a strong focus on supernatural horror elements and arcade-style scoring.

Based on the community award-winning Doom2 mod with the same name by the same creator, UNLOVED is reimagined in the Unreal Engine 4 to bring forth the unspeakable terror in new ways. Play coop with your friends, increase your skills, mod your weapons and face the horror that this unearthly place holds...

Why similar: Gore 41.1%, FPS 24.9%, Action 12.9%, Horror 9.4%, Shooter 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op horror shooter that leans heavily into the dark, demonic aesthetic and claustrophobic arena combat.

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

Why similar: Action 47.5%, FPS 21.3%, Violent 11.3%, Shooter 7.3%, Horror 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic shooter that captures the gritty, action-heavy feel of the late 90s shooter era.

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 44.7%, Gore 20.3%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 10.5%, Multiplayer 5%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational title for the fast-paced, arena-style movement shooters that inspired the entire genre.

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 32.9%, FPS 23.8%, Violent 13.6%, Action 11.3%, Shooter 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, arcade-style survival shooter that emphasizes raw speed and extreme violence.

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 38.4%, Gore 19.7%, Horror 11.5%, Action 10.5%, Shooter 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more atmospheric, horror-focused take on the classic shooter formula while maintaining intense combat.

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 29.4%, FPS 23.5%, Violent 11.3%, Shooter 10.9%, Action 9.5%

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: FPS 36.3%, Gore 27.2%, Action 16.2%, Shooter 7.7%, Violent 5.2%

Unleash a fury of powerful weapons as you blast your way through armies of Alien forces hell-bent on taking you down! Battle through 14 intense levels and prepare to face a barrage of beastly-sized bosses that will test your every skill. Each of your 10 weapons comes with two firing modes and you’ll need all of them!

Why similar: FPS 37.4%, Action 26.7%, Shooter 17.6%, Violent 6.6%, First-Person 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, high-intensity shooter that focuses on arcade-style combat and massive weapon variety.

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 31.7%, FPS 24.2%, Action 15.6%, Violent 14.6%, Shooter 5.8%

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: FPS 40.4%, Gore 23.3%, Action 15.7%, Shooter 8.3%, Violent 4.8%

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 38.3%, Gore 24.4%, Action 16.8%, Shooter 9.2%, Multiplayer 6.3%

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: FPS 45%, Action 20.1%, Gore 15.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Multiplayer 3.7%

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

Why similar: FPS 30.7%, Gore 27.8%, Action 15.2%, Horror 8.9%, Violent 7.1%

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

Why similar: Gore 32.3%, Action 26.2%, FPS 19.5%, Violent 14.8%, Shooter 4.7%

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 35.6%, Action 22.3%, Violent 20.9%, FPS 20.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%

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 38.2%, Gore 34%, Action 8.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Horror 5.8%

Possessed is a fast-paced story driven survival first person shooter spread across 3 action-packed regions. It features witty characters, terrifying creatures and a strong focus on physics and world interaction.

Why similar: Gore 32.2%, FPS 21.4%, Violent 16.7%, Action 9.3%, Shooter 8%

Hard Reset Redux is an action-packed and hardcore single-player shooter which embraces the best qualities that the genre has it offer. It includes over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies, great weapon variety, a challenging campaign and a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting.

Why similar: FPS 52.5%, Action 27.3%, Shooter 15.5%, First-Person 3.1%, Singleplayer 1.6%

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: FPS 43.7%, Action 14.3%, Gore 11.4%, Horror 10.3%, Shooter 9.7%

Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!

Why similar: FPS 40.4%, Gore 32%, Action 14.1%, Shooter 6.2%, Multiplayer 3.9%

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 29%, Gore 21.5%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 11.2%, Violent 9.5%

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: FPS 31.4%, Gore 18.7%, Action 14.9%, Shooter 10.7%, Violent 10.5%

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: Gore 33.7%, FPS 30.8%, Shooter 15.2%, Action 12.7%, First-Person 5.7%

Apogee Software and Interceptor Entertainment proudly present the rebirth of the cult-classic first-person shooter, “Rise of the Triad”. Bigger, better and more ludicrous than ever before.

Why similar: FPS 37.2%, Gore 26.2%, Action 10.7%, Violent 9.8%, Shooter 7.4%

As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival against an unrelenting enemy, you may discover that the only way to defeat them...is to become one of them.

Why similar: FPS 37.9%, Gore 23.8%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 9.4%, Horror 5.8%

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 46%, Gore 20.4%, Action 13.3%, Shooter 9.7%, Multiplayer 4.3%

Limitless Hunger is a high-adrenaline retro FPS single-player experience.

Why similar: FPS 36.4%, Gore 17.5%, Action 12.2%, Shooter 11.9%, Violent 9.8%

Pile on the firepower with the revolutionary Gunstacker and fire all your weapons at once in a symphony of destruction!

Why similar: Action 44.7%, Gore 36.7%, Shooter 18.6%

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 34.7%, FPS 19.2%, Violent 18.2%, Action 11%, Shooter 5.9%

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 28.8%, FPS 24.1%, Violent 15%, Shooter 10.9%, Horror 8.1%

DOOM® VFR brings the fast-paced, brutal gameplay fans of the series love to virtual reality. Play as a cybernetic survivor who is activated by the UAC to fight the demon invasion, maintain order, and prevent catastrophic failure at the Mars facility.

Why similar: Gore 31.5%, FPS 24.4%, Violent 15%, Action 12.8%, Shooter 7.4%