Games Like Project Warlock II

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 38.8% ★, FPS 10%, Old School 8.9%, Retro 8.6%, 1990's 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard of modern retro shooters, it captures the dark, fast-paced atmosphere that inspired the genre's resurgence.

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 41.4% ★, Gore 13%, Arena Shooter 12.6%, FPS 11.6%, Retro 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It offers the pinnacle of high-speed, vertical movement and skill-based combat that perfectly complements the intensity of Project Warlock II.

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 52.1% ★, FPS 13.5%, Retro 10.8%, Gore 8.7%, Shooter 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It masterfully combines modern rendering techniques with classic, gore-filled sprite-based combat that feels right at home for fans of the genre.

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 32% ★, Arena Shooter 12.1%, Old School 10.9%, FPS 8.7%, Magic 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on magical weaponry and fantasy-themed arenas makes it a direct thematic cousin to the spell-slinging combat found in the Warlock series.

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 47.4% ★, FPS 13.9%, Shooter 8.6%, Gore 6.9%, Retro 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: This game pushes the boundaries of speed and verticality with its chainsaw-leg mechanics and cyberpunk-infused, high-octane gameplay.

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 41.6% ★, FPS 10.6%, Old School 9.4%, Retro 8.4%, 1990's 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the classic Build engine, it delivers an authentic 90s experience with intricate level design and satisfying, punchy weaponry.

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 29.8% ★, 2.5D 10.7%, FPS 9.8%, Old School 9.4%, Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This title introduces tactical, high-quality AI and destructible environments into the boomer shooter formula, providing a fresh and polished experience.

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 47.8% ★, FPS 9.7%, Old School 6.9%, Retro 6.6%, Shooter 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the heavy, visceral impact of classic shooters while perfectly translating the brutal aesthetic of the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

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 45.3% ★, FPS 10.7%, Retro 8.7%, Old School 8.6%, Shooter 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: The inclusion of looter-shooter mechanics and roguelite progression adds a layer of depth that keeps the retro-style combat feeling fresh for hours.

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 47.3% ★, Old School 11.4%, FPS 10.7%, Shooter 8.1%, Retro 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its emphasis on physics-based interactions and immersive, dark environments creates a unique tactical feel within the classic shooter framework.

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 42.4% ★, FPS 10.7%, Retro 9.1%, Old School 7.8%, Gore 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Built using the original Quake engine, it offers an authentic, dark, and challenging experience that feels like a lost relic from the 90s.

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 34% ★, Gun Customization 10.4%, Demons 7.9%, Old School 7.3%, FPS 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The addition of bullet-time mechanics and dual-wielding options allows for a stylish, aggressive playstyle similar to the Warlock's arsenal.

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 36.4% ★, Arena Shooter 11.3%, Shooter 8.8%, FPS 8.4%, Old School 8%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on aggressive, fast-paced combat and high-mobility arenas that reward players for staying constantly on the move.

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 37% ★, Arena Shooter 13.4%, Old School 12.7%, FPS 11%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game emphasizes wall-running and vertical movement, mirroring the arena-style traversal found in Project Warlock II.

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 46% ★, Shooter 11.4%, Gore 10.3%, FPS 9.6%, Retro 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a chaotic, fast-paced, and highly stylized experience that leans heavily into the absurdity and speed of 90s FPS classics.

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 45.8% ★, FPS 11.2%, 1990's 9.3%, Retro 9.1%, Female Protagonist 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the essence of classic Doom-style level design while introducing modern quality-of-life features and a distinct sci-fi aesthetic.

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 48.2% ★, FPS 14.5%, Shooter 9.5%, Retro 8.6%, Gore 8%

Why You'll Like It: The Lovecraftian aesthetic and unique magic-based skill tree provide a dark, atmospheric alternative to traditional military-themed shooters.

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 34.3% ★, 1990's 10.4%, Old School 10.1%, FPS 8.5%, Demons 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its focus on extreme gore, fast movement, and a gritty 90s aesthetic makes it a perfect match for those who enjoy the visceral nature of Project Warlock II.

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 42.7% ★, FPS 11.8%, Shooter 8.9%, Magic 8.6%, Old School 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The focus on fantasy exploration and magical combat provides a direct parallel to the spell-casting mechanics of the Warlock series.

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 28.5% ★, 2.5D 11%, Demons 10.6%, FPS 9.3%, Old School 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This fantasy-themed shooter blends exploration and puzzle-solving with intense combat, offering a more atmospheric take on the retro genre.

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 36.1% ★, FPS 14.9%, Retro 14.3%, Old School 10.1%, Shooter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its gritty, Soviet-era aesthetic and deliberate, punchy combat provide a distinct flavor of retro shooter that is both challenging and atmospheric.

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 39.4% ★, Old School 11.9%, Gore 10.5%, FPS 10.3%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This dark, occult-themed shooter emphasizes fast-paced movement and brutal combat in a grim, atmospheric setting.

The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 37.4% ★, Arena Shooter 13%, 2.5D 10.3%, FPS 9.5%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful recreation of a classic arena shooter that highlights the chaotic, high-speed roots of the genre.

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 43.7% ★, Demons 12%, FPS 10.3%, Shooter 8.6%, Gore 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game provides a difficult, boss-heavy experience that tests your reflexes and mastery of classic FPS movement.

An unique blend of retro-fps, metroidvania and adventure. Escape the cyber afterlife you've been trapped into, hop between realities and shoot your way out with the help of your new allies. But are they really your friends? The Arena conspiracy goes deeper than you could possibly imagine...

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.8% ★, Arena Shooter 14.3%, 1990's 10.9%, FPS 10%, Shooter 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: It blends arena-shooter mechanics with a surreal, meta-narrative that feels like a modern evolution of 90s shooter tropes.

Get ready to put a sizable dent in the profits of megacorporations in Deadlink, a guns-blazing cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. Your mission is to conduct covert ops while piloting a humanoid combat shell. And no, "covert" doesn’t mean "quiet."

Why similar: Arena Shooter 32.9%, FPS 25.1%, Shooter 20.3%, First-Person 12.3%, Action 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: This cyberpunk-themed FPS combines roguelite elements with incredibly fast, twitch-based combat that rewards precision and speed.

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: Boomer Shooter 23.3% ★, FPS 19.7%, 1990's 10.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Old School 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive 3D shooter that introduced the verticality and movement-based combat that Project Warlock II builds upon.

Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.

Why similar: Old School 21.7%, FPS 20.2%, Shooter 17.2%, Retro 16.7%, First-Person 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: It leans into the dark fantasy exploration side of the genre, offering a slower, more deliberate experience focused on world-building and magic.

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 41.6% ★, FPS 9.3%, 1990's 8.5%, Shooter 7.6%, 2.5D 6.9%

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: Gore 19.4%, FPS 16%, Old School 15.8%, Retro 12.9%, Shooter 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its physics-based combat allows for cinematic, John Wick-style gunfights that add a unique layer of flair to the standard boomer shooter experience.

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 32.5% ★, Arena Shooter 11.9%, Demons 11.5%, Old School 10.4%, 1990's 9.7%

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% ★, Old School 10.9%, Gore 9.8%, FPS 9.5%, Arena Shooter 9.4%

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

Beyond Citadel is an anime style retro throwback shooter inspired by the classics of the 90's, with realistic gunplay mechanics, anime violence and fast paced combat. Fight your way through the heavily armed mechanical fortress and discover the secret that lies beneath.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.2% ★, 2.5D 11.4%, FPS 10.8%, Gore 9.2%, Shooter 7.8%

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 34.1% ★, Arena Shooter 12.7%, Demons 11.5%, 1990's 11.4%, FPS 9.2%

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 24.1% ★, Arena Shooter 10.2%, Gore 10%, Demons 8.8%, FPS 8.7%

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 42.3% ★, FPS 12.1%, Shooter 8.8%, Arena Shooter 7.7%, Retro 6.3%

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 21.8% ★, FPS 12.6%, Old School 11.7%, Gore 11.5%, 2.5D 9.8%

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 36.7% ★, Demons 11.3%, FPS 10%, Shooter 8.3%, Old School 6.9%

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 39.2% ★, Arena Shooter 14.4%, FPS 11.6%, Shooter 9.5%, Old School 9%

Eliminate hordes of monsters in a thrilling first person shooter - ILLWILL.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 35.7% ★, Hero Shooter 14.9% ★, 1990's 9.8%, FPS 9.5%, Shooter 7.7%

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 45.9% ★, FPS 12%, Shooter 10%, 1990's 9.8%, Gore 7.9%

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 51% ★, FPS 14.6%, Shooter 9.7%, Retro 9%, First-Person 6.8%

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% ★, FPS 13%, 1990's 12.5%, Gore 9.7%, Demons 9.4%

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 42.6% ★, 2.5D 12.5%, FPS 12.3%, Shooter 8.5%, 1990's 7%

So.... got what it takes to be a X Slayer?!?... 7 weapons, blood and gore, twisted music by Seepage & Psyko Syndikate, and maps where you can blow up everything. its awesome. started making it in 1998 in high school with my friend and now im 37, so i have life experience now.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.1% ★, 1990's 13.4%, Retro 11.6%, FPS 10.5%, Shooter 9.3%

PowerSlave Exhumed is a KEX Engine port of the classic console game perfectly blending both the PlayStation & Saturn versions

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 20.3% ★, FPS 18.4%, Shooter 15.1%, Old School 15%, First-Person 8.1%

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 41.5% ★, Gun Customization 13.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Retro 8.4%, Gore 5.9%

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: Boomer Shooter 25.6% ★, Arena Shooter 15.1%, FPS 14.7%, Shooter 11.1%, Gore 9.1%

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: Boomer Shooter 28% ★, FPS 16.9%, Old School 13%, Gore 10.7%, Arena Shooter 10.4%

SharpShooter3D is a first-person subculture shooter in the best old school traditions. Burn! Destroy! Kill! Kill! Kill!

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.8% ★, 1990's 10.7%, Old School 10.3%, FPS 10%, Shooter 8%

A retro first-person shooter inspired by Blood, Duke Nukem 3D, and Rise of the Triad. REVEREND is a dark, twisted tale with religious undertones, terrifying creature designs and one hell of a personality.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39.2% ★, 1990's 11.6%, Demons 10.9%, FPS 10.7%, Shooter 9.6%

Oldschool FPS. Hardcore classic gameplay action. Huge hordes of monsters. Blood. Horror. Fun. Each level is unique and not similar to the previous. You need to survive in this dangerous world and become the best evil shooter.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.3% ★, Arena Shooter 14.3%, FPS 9.8%, Old School 9.1%, 1990's 8.5%

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: Boomer Shooter 37.7% ★, Arena Shooter 12%, FPS 11.2%, Gore 11.2%, Female Protagonist 7.5%

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 38.9% ★, FPS 22.5%, Shooter 15.2%, Retro 9.3%, First-Person 8%

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

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 33.5% ★, Arena Shooter 11.3%, Old School 11%, Demons 11%, Gore 9.6%

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 25.5% ★, FPS 14.2%, 1990's 10.7%, Demons 9.7%, Old School 8.7%

The Apogee Throwback Pack is a collection of four classic Apogee Software titles all in one kick ass package. Blast your way across the galaxy as British Special Agent Blake Stone in "Aliens of Gold" and "Planet Strike", then take on an ancient evil menace as the H.U.N.T in "Rise of the Triad".

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 24.5% ★, FPS 9.5%, Gore 9.4%, 1990's 8.9%, Old School 8.7%