Games Like Painkiller: Recurring Evil

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: Gore 33.3%, FPS 28.1%, Action 27.2%, Shooter 8.4%, First-Person 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: This modern reimagining provides the most polished version of the classic Painkiller arena-shooter 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 34.7%, FPS 19.8%, Violent 18.1%, Action 12.7%, Shooter 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: It matches the high-speed, gore-filled, and demonic arena combat that defines the Painkiller series.

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

Why similar: Gore 42.5%, FPS 20.4%, Action 14.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Violent 8%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive classic experience that established the fast-paced, supernatural combat loop of the series.

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

Why You'll Like It: It continues the core gameplay loop of the original series with new supernatural weapons and demonic enemies.

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: Gore 34.4%, FPS 30.3%, Shooter 16.8%, Action 11.3%, First-Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a dark, atmospheric, and fast-paced shooter experience that feels like a spiritual successor to the golden age of FPS games.

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 29.3%, Action 23.1%, Violent 18.3%, FPS 14.3%, Shooter 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: This entry focuses heavily on the classic horde-clearing gameplay that fans of the series expect.

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 36.6%, Gore 27.9%, Action 19.1%, Shooter 12%, First-Person 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like Painkiller, this game focuses on massive enemy waves and open arena-style combat in a fast-paced environment.

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 49.1%, FPS 27.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Action 8.4%, First-Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers an incredibly fast, stylish, and gore-heavy experience that rewards aggressive movement and supernatural weaponry.

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: Gore 30%, FPS 29.1%, Violent 15.4%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: This modern boomer shooter captures the visceral, pixelated gore and satisfying gunplay of 90s classics.

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 36.7%, Action 24.2%, Violent 22.2%, FPS 16.8%

Why You'll Like It: It maintains the series' signature dark atmosphere and fast-paced, single-player shooter mechanics.

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 28.8%, FPS 22.7%, Action 18.9%, Violent 16.3%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, it blends supernatural horror with fast-paced, arcade-style FPS combat.

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 38%, Shooter 25.3%, Action 23.3%, First-Person 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game features supernatural, high-fantasy weaponry and arena-based combat that mirrors the design philosophy of Painkiller.

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 24.8%, Gore 22%, Shooter 15%, Action 13.6%, Violent 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: It is a modern boomer shooter that excels at dark atmosphere and satisfying, tactical arena combat.

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 43.3%, Action 19.5%, Shooter 15.9%, Gore 13.4%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game distills the arena-shooter experience down to its purest, most difficult, and supernatural form.

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 34.4%, Gore 25.3%, Action 16.2%, Shooter 13.9%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the horror and supernatural elements of the genre, providing a more claustrophobic take on the FPS experience.

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: Gore 27.9%, FPS 23.1%, Violent 18.4%, Shooter 13.2%, Action 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: This retro shooter features a dark, gritty atmosphere and intense combat that feels very similar to early 2000s FPS titles.

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 26%, FPS 23.2%, Action 20.1%, Violent 18.7%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the Quake engine, it offers a dark, gothic, and supernatural shooter experience with classic movement mechanics.

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 28.6%, Gore 22.9%, Violent 15.7%, Action 14.8%, Shooter 14.2%

Why You'll Like It: It features extreme speed, high-octane gore, and creative weaponry that fits perfectly alongside the Painkiller aesthetic.

Requiem: Avenging Angel is a 3D, first-person action game of biblical proportions set in a world under siege. A holy war rages on Earth between Heaven's Chosen Soldiers and Hell's Fallen Angels.

Why similar: Action 50.2%, FPS 28.8%, Shooter 12.5%, First-Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: This classic shooter features supernatural powers and a dark, biblical aesthetic that aligns with the theme of Painkiller.

Demon Pit is an intense arcade-style arena shooter with a classic 90s FPS aesthetic. Test your reflexes against the endless waves of the demon horde in a constantly changing arena. Your goal is a high score on the leaderboard, the price is your soul. Far from God’s light, there is only Hell.

Why similar: Gore 38.1%, Violent 25.2%, Action 23.5%, FPS 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: This is a pure arena-survival shooter that focuses on wave-based combat against demonic entities.

Escape the nightmarish human abattoir in this blood-soaked Horror FPS.

Why similar: Gore 28.3%, FPS 20.1%, Violent 18.3%, Action 14.7%, Shooter 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: This indie title offers a quick, violent, and horror-themed FPS experience that fits the supernatural shooter niche.

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 32.9%, FPS 18.9%, Violent 18.7%, Action 16.2%, Shooter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes creative, arcade-style kills and over-the-top violence in a fast-paced shooter format.

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: Gore 39.6%, FPS 30.9%, Action 12.4%, Shooter 11.4%, First-Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the essence of retro shooters with a wide variety of weapons and fast-paced, monster-filled levels.

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 32.8%, Violent 30.2%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 12.6%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: It combines retro-inspired, fast-paced shooting with modern loot mechanics and a dark, supernatural tone.

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 40%, Action 35.7%, Shooter 19.7%, First-Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a frantic, arena-based combat experience with a heavy focus on weapon upgrades and enemy management.

The visage of doctors and patients alike fade in and out of these nightmarish visions of tortured memories. This eggshell reality is fractured by experiments conducted in the ward. Blood, flesh and screams surround as you put together the pieces of your story and make your escape from the Bright Dawn Treatment Center while the dark...

Why similar: Action 54.1%, FPS 35.2%, First-Person 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends intense, horror-focused FPS gameplay with a dark, unsettling atmosphere.

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 32.8%, FPS 18.2%, Violent 15.6%, Shooter 14.2%, Action 12.7%

Hell Shooter is a old-school FPS game.

Why similar: Gore 36.3%, Violent 25.2%, Action 22.6%, FPS 15.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is a straightforward, indie-developed arena shooter that focuses on surviving waves of hellish enemies.

A murderer's only shot at redemption. Shatter hell portals, stack divine relics into devastating builds, and descend deeper into hell until you're strong enough to face Satan himself. A roguelike FPS about salvation through overwhelming holy firepower.

Why similar: Action 25.7%, FPS 22.5%, Gore 20.2%, Shooter 17.1%, First-Person 8%

Agony is a first-person, survival horror set in hell. You will begin your journey as a tormented soul within the depths of hell without any memories about your past. The special ability to control people on your path, and possess demons, gives you the measures to survive.

Why similar: Gore 55.8%, Violent 25.1%, Action 11.1%, First-Person 8%

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: FPS 28.5%, Violent 20.2%, Action 16.4%, Shooter 15.1%, 3D 10.5%

Are you ready to explore the underworld and kill hundreds of monsters and demons in the process?

Why similar: Action 36.9%, Gore 24.8%, FPS 15.9%, Shooter 10.1%, 3D 6.4%

Agony UNRATED is a first-person, survival horror set in hell. You will begin your journey as a tormented soul within the depths of hell without any memories about your past. The special ability to control people on your path, and possess demons, gives you the measures to survive.

Why similar: Gore 55.1%, Violent 31.5%, Action 9.2%, First-Person 4.2%

Witchaven is a first-person fantasy slasher set in a dark medieval times. Dare to enter this 3D Hell... Dare to enter Witchaven!

Why similar: Action 23%, FPS 21%, Gore 20.9%, Violent 14.5%, Shooter 13.9%

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 24.6%, Gore 21%, Action 20.1%, Violent 14.6%, Shooter 14%

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 37.5%, FPS 19.8%, Violent 15.7%, Action 13.5%, Shooter 10.3%

Shrine II is a retro FPS game with a focus on atmosphere and exploration. Explore a nightmarish world and battle great bosses where the surprises never end...

Why similar: FPS 21.4%, Gore 21.2%, Action 17.9%, Violent 14.3%, Shooter 12.9%

HELLBREAK is a fast-paced roguelite, survivor-like FPS where you fight through escalating waves in brutal arenas in Hell. Build powerful loadouts, earn favor from demon lords to unlock new gear, and climb the leaderboards for your salvation.

Why similar: FPS 33.2%, Shooter 21.4%, Action 19.5%, 3D 14.7%, First-Person 11.2%

Experience the thrill of retro boomer shooters in this action-packed game where you'll battle hordes of demons and face the ultimate challenge: Satan himself. Relive the glory days of classic shooters with intense gameplay, a variety of weapons, and relentless enemies.

Why similar: Gore 28.3%, Action 26.6%, Shooter 23.3%, First-Person 11.8%, FPS 10%

You play as a gangster who got into Hell for your business, and you need to kill all demon devils demons, because there's nothing else to do in Hell

Why similar: Gore 47.3%, Violent 34.3%, Action 18.4%

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 35.1%, Action 26.8%, Gore 17.6%, Shooter 15.2%, First-Person 5.3%

SEX HELL 👹 is a first-person shooter arena in the horror style. While playing on each level you have to fight with the boss to get a variety of adult scenes

Why similar: Gore 38.4%, FPS 21.5%, Shooter 14.1%, Action 13.5%, 3D 9.6%

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: Gore 27.8%, FPS 23.3%, Action 17.9%, Violent 16.1%, Shooter 9.9%

Escape from Naraka is a hellish first-person action platformer. Journey to another realm to save your beloved from an evil demon named Rangda the Leyak Queen and platform your way through a nightmarish temple where each level will challenge you again and again!

Why similar: FPS 37.3%, Action 28.1%, 3D 18.4%, First-Person 16.2%

In this cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... You wake up in a prison cell. A strange voice calls to you from the depths of dark corridors covered in runic symbols and blood. Reload your trusty shotgun and find out... WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED?

Why similar: Gore 34.5%, FPS 21.1%, Violent 14.2%, Action 12.1%, Shooter 11.5%

A first-person action horror game set in a nightmarish manor infested with zombies, psychotic cultists, and a horde of other horrors. Utilize an assortment of different weapons in a brutal fight for survival as you try to escape from the Nightmare of Decay.

Why similar: Gore 30.8%, FPS 25.1%, Action 18.4%, Violent 18.4%, First-Person 7.2%

Journey into a mansion on the Island of Matinicus where you'll arrive to find the mansion full of hellacious demonic creatures. Solve deadly puzzles, uncover the secrets behind a famous mystery and discover an ancient artifact from the Pharaoh Ramses, if you can live long enough to find it.

Why similar: FPS 35.5%, Action 23.6%, First-Person 13%, Violent 11.1%, Shooter 10.2%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Supernatural 35.9%, Action 33.9%, Violent 30.3%

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 25%, Action 23.8%, Shooter 23.7%, 3D 15.1%, First-Person 12.5%

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 31.5%, Gore 28.4%, Action 16.3%, Shooter 13.1%, Violent 6.4%

Down to hell is a dynamic slasher in which lone swordsman must face the hordes of hellish demons. Moreover Down to Hell will give you truly Heavy F’N Metal experience.

Why similar: Gore 42.1%, Violent 35.8%, Action 22.1%