Games Like Project Warlock

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 41.9% ★, FPS 11.1%, Gore 8.9%, Demons 8.2%, Old School 8%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it expands on the original's magic and weapon systems with significantly improved movement and verticality.

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 41.7% ★, FPS 15.7%, Old School 10.2%, Dark Fantasy 8.6%, Retro 8%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the dark fantasy aesthetic and magic-focused combat that makes Project Warlock so unique.

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 38.8% ★, FPS 11.5%, Fast-Paced 11.1%, Gore 7.8%, Retro 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced retro shooting with a skill-based upgrade system that feels very similar to the progression in Project Warlock.

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 51.1% ★, FPS 16.6%, Retro 9.4%, Old School 7%, Shooter 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game heavily leans into the RPG-lite elements of Project Warlock, featuring a deep loot system and skill tree progression.

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 45.4% ★, FPS 15.9%, Retro 9.4%, Gore 9%, Old School 6%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the original Quake engine, it delivers the same dark, moody atmosphere and challenging combat found in Project Warlock.

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 40% ★, FPS 14.2%, Fast-Paced 10.6%, Retro 8.5%, Gore 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard of modern boomer shooters, it offers the same tight, responsive gunplay and retro charm.

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 49.1% ★, FPS 17.6%, Retro 9.8%, Gore 9.3%, Fast-Paced 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully blends modern rendering techniques with the visceral, gore-filled gameplay of classic 90s shooters.

Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 45.9% ★, FPS 19%, Gore 8.6%, Retro 7.9%, Shooter 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This Lovecraftian shooter features a unique comic-book art style and a skill tree system that mirrors the RPG depth of Project Warlock.

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 47.7% ★, FPS 14.9%, Old School 8.3%, Gore 6.7%, Retro 6%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a highly tactical and atmospheric experience that feels like a more grounded, gritty take on the boomer-shooter genre.

Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 46.1% ★, FPS 17.6%, Dark Fantasy 7%, Old School 6.6%, Shooter 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled fantasy shooter that focuses heavily on spellcasting and exploration within a classic 90s framework.

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 34.1% ★, FPS 15.4%, Demons 9.4%, Retro 9%, Dark Fantasy 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers a deep, atmospheric fantasy world with complex level design and a heavy emphasis on exploration.

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 44% ★, FPS 17.8%, Fast-Paced 9.9%, Gore 7.2%, Retro 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It pushes the speed and mobility of the genre to the limit with creative movement mechanics and intense combat encounters.

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: Boomer Shooter 42.6% ★, FPS 15%, Fast-Paced 14.2%, Retro 8.3%, Old School 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-quality Build engine shooter that delivers the authentic 90s experience with modern level design sensibilities.

Selaco is a brand new original shooter inspired by classics, featuring thrilling action set pieces, destructibility, smart enemies and a fleshed out story taking place within an immersive game world.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.1% ★, FPS 14.6%, Fast-Paced 10.9%, Gore 9.4%, Old School 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: While more modern in its mechanics, it captures the same level of polish and satisfying combat loop found in the best retro shooters.

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: Boomer Shooter 39.3% ★, Fast-Paced 16.4%, FPS 15.1%, Gore 13.8%, Retro 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: For players who enjoy the fast-paced, high-octane movement and skill-based combat of Project Warlock.

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 51.7% ★, FPS 14.6%, Retro 6.9%, Gore 5.5%, Old School 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral and satisfying shooter that captures the weight and impact of retro-style weaponry perfectly.

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: Boomer Shooter 35.5% ★, FPS 20.3%, Retro 13.5%, Gore 8.8%, Old School 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a uniquely bleak, Eastern European atmospheric experience that feels like a forgotten classic from the late 90s.

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: Boomer Shooter 24.4% ★, FPS 19.9%, Gore 17.2%, Fast-Paced 12%, Shooter 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: While modern, its focus on intense, high-speed combat and gore makes it a great follow-up for fans of the action in Project Warlock.

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 40.4% ★, FPS 13.8%, Gore 9.1%, Old School 8.6%, Retro 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced shooter that leans into the grotesque and violent aesthetic of the classic era.

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 28.2%, Fast-Paced 20.4%, Retro 9.2%, Demons 7.1%, Bullet Hell 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A minimalist, high-difficulty shooter that tests your survival skills against endless waves of dark fantasy horrors.

STRAFE® is the worlds bloodiest roguelike first-person shooter! Featuring mind melting secrets and persistent gore that allows you to paint levels red with the excessive entrails of your enemies. 30+ weapons, 20+ enemies, & a red hot soundtrack.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 27.7% ★, FPS 14.7%, Gore 12.8%, Fast-Paced 10.1%, Retro 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It incorporates roguelite elements into the classic shooter formula, offering high replayability through procedural generation.

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 45.8% ★, FPS 14.6%, Retro 9%, Old School 7.2%, Shooter 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, colorful shooter that emphasizes aggressive playstyles and constant movement.

Supplice is a stylish throwback shooter inspired by the mid-90s FPS glory days and the legendary Doom modding community. Mixing the retro stylings of 90s era shooters with colorful graphics and frantic gameplay, it creates an experience that's ever so familiar but also exciting and fresh.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 56.7% ★, FPS 19.1%, Retro 10.8%, Shooter 5.7%, First-Person 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game feels like a lost Doom-era classic, focusing on space-fantasy themes and challenging, maze-like level design.

Cyberpunk first-person shooter with a rich story and RPG elements. You are Lucy, an enhanced street samurai searching for lost memories. Fight in large, open, interactive levels overtaken by yakuza, zombies, robots and bosses!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 49.2% ★, FPS 19%, Old School 12.2%, Shooter 7%, Pixel Graphics 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed shooter that incorporates RPG-style dialogue and character progression, similar to the growth systems in Project Warlock.

Ziggurat is back, and now it's even better! Use powerful weapons and spells to break through hordes of enemies and explore labyrinthine dungeons in this hectic roguelite FPS, while you improve your skills and discover new equipment.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.1% ★, FPS 18%, Fast-Paced 13%, Old School 7.2%, Shooter 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A magic-focused arena shooter that emphasizes movement and spell management in a fantasy setting.

Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.5% ★, FPS 13.7%, Demons 9.3%, Old School 8.1%, Shoot 'Em Up 7.9%

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 28.6%, Boomer Shooter 24.6% ★, Gore 9.5%, Fast-Paced 8.8%, Old School 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational title for 3D retro shooters, essential for anyone looking to understand the roots of the genre.

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 47.3% ★, FPS 14.6%, Dark Fantasy 6.7%, Gore 6.4%, Shooter 5.3%

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 44.5% ★, FPS 17.7%, Fast-Paced 10.1%, Retro 7.6%, Shooter 5.2%

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: FPS 30.7%, Boomer Shooter 24.1% ★, Gore 13.4%, Retro 10%, Old School 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive version of a classic shooter that features a mix of guns and melee combat, much like the variety found in Project Warlock.

Frag like it’s 1996 – this time with even more asses to kick! Join the world’s greatest action hero in Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour as he saves Earth once again, kicking alien ass and saving babes across the globe along the way.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.3% ★, FPS 26.2%, Gore 14.8%, Retro 9.5%, Shooter 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential 90s shooter experience that defined the level design and secrets-hunting gameplay loop.

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: Boomer Shooter 27.9% ★, FPS 18.6%, Gore 11.3%, Fast-Paced 8.8%, Retro 8.7%

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: Boomer Shooter 28.2% ★, FPS 14%, Gore 13.1%, Fast-Paced 9.1%, Demons 7.6%

Impaler Gold is a fast-paced minimalistic arena shooter - now expanded and improved. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and propel yourself into the air. Challenge yourself in this highly replayable rogue-lite shooter inspired by the classics.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.7% ★, FPS 14.4%, Demons 9.7%, Retro 8.4%, Dark Fantasy 8.3%

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 49.4% ★, FPS 17.8%, Gore 9.6%, Shooter 6.6%, Retro 5.5%

The Citadel is a brutal first person shooter, and a love letter to classic games such as Marathon, Doom and Wolfenstein 3d. Descend into the depths of a dark citadel, and fight through 6 Episodes and 30 levels of action packed with 6 challenging bosses. Go forth, Martyr.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 25.8% ★, FPS 20.6%, Gore 15.3%, Retro 10.8%, Old School 10%

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 41.7% ★, FPS 15.1%, Gore 12.5%, Old School 9%, Shooter 5.1%

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: Boomer Shooter 24% ★, FPS 18.4%, Gore 11.3%, Retro 10.2%, Old School 9.8%

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: FPS 33%, Retro 16.2%, Demons 14.7%, Shooter 9%, Horror 8.3%

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 31.1% ★, Fast-Paced 11.4%, FPS 11.2%, Gore 10%, Demons 7.6%

MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 45% ★, FPS 18%, Fast-Paced 17.5%, Retro 6.2%, Shooter 5.5%

Post Void is a hypnotic scramble of early first-person shooter design that values speed above all else. Keep your head full and reach the end; Kill what you can to see it mend; Get the high score or try again.

Why similar: FPS 27.2%, Fast-Paced 26.4%, Retro 11.4%, Old School 9.9%, Shooter 8.4%

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 42.2% ★, FPS 16.8%, Dark Fantasy 7.1%, Retro 6.1%, Shooter 5.4%

Hands of Necromancy is a Dark Fantasy FPS metroidvania, inspired by classics such as Heretic and made with the GZDoom engine. Wield weapons, magic or transform into a fearsome monster to slay your foes, then raise them as undead servants and unleash even more carnage to become a master Necromancer!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39.9% ★, FPS 15.1%, Demons 9.1%, Dark Fantasy 7.9%, Retro 5.7%

A fast run and gun horror shooter with roguelike elements

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 42.7% ★, FPS 12.3%, Gore 11.3%, Roguelike 6.9%, Shooter 5.3%

SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.1% ★, FPS 15.7%, Fast-Paced 14.3%, Old School 9.4%, Shooter 5.8%

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

Why similar: Gore 23.7%, FPS 22.3%, Boomer Shooter 16.9% ★, Fast-Paced 8.8%, Demons 8.6%

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: Boomer Shooter 28.9% ★, FPS 22.2%, Gore 8.8%, Demons 8.1%, Fast-Paced 7.9%

BUTCHER is a fast-paced, blood-soaked 2D shooter where carnage is the only way forward. Become a ruthless cyborg tasked with eradicating humanity, leaving nothing but blood, guts, and destruction in your wake. There's no such thing as too much violence in this grim, retro-styled gorefest.

Why similar: Gore 47.6%, Pixel Graphics 14.2%, Retro 12.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Action 8.6%

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: Boomer Shooter 36.5% ★, FPS 14.6%, Fast-Paced 12.8%, Demons 8.4%, Bullet Hell 7.7%

A retro shooter inspired by classics like Wolfenstein and Doom. Think of it as a tribute, a love letter to the games that defined a generation, with a few modern touches of my own. It’s tough, fast, and demands skill, just the way those old-school shooters did.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.5% ★, FPS 30.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Retro 8.9%, First-Person 5.6%

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 42.5% ★, FPS 13.9%, Demons 8.7%, Gore 8.6%, Retro 6%

Cornered with nowhere else to turn, can you escape the monster-filled mansion? Dead Estate is a gory, fast-paced, challenging roguelike shooter with a heavy emphasis on horror.

Why similar: Demons 16.5%, Gore 15.9%, Shoot 'Em Up 14.9%, Bullet Hell 13.4%, Roguelike 10.9%

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 37% ★, Fast-Paced 10.8%, FPS 10.7%, Gore 9.4%, Shoot 'Em Up 7%

Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 50.7% ★, FPS 19%, Fast-Paced 17.1%, Shooter 3.3%, Bullet Hell 2.9%

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: Boomer Shooter 54.3% ★, Retro 10.5%, Gore 8.7%, Shooter 7.9%, FPS 6.1%

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: FPS 21%, Gore 20.8%, Fast-Paced 18%, Retro 11.8%, Old School 10.8%

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: Boomer Shooter 36.7% ★, FPS 13.2%, Fast-Paced 13%, Gore 11%, Retro 8%