Games Like Quake

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: Classic 19% ★, FPS 17.2%, Boomer Shooter 15.3% ★, Fast-Paced 6.7%, 1990's 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is widely considered the spiritual successor to Quake, perfectly capturing its gritty, low-poly aesthetic and fast-paced movement.

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 33.4% ★, FPS 20.1%, Boomer Shooter 8.5% ★, 1990's 5.7%, Shooter 4.2%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct sequel, it refines the core gameplay loop while introducing a more cohesive sci-fi narrative.

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 36.3% ★, FPS 17.9%, Boomer Shooter 7.3% ★, 1990's 6.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: These are the essential foundational shooters that established the high-octane, run-and-gun gameplay style.

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 23.7%, Boomer Shooter 19.8% ★, Old School 10.2%, Shooter 9.5%, 1990's 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: It channels the dark fantasy atmosphere and weapon variety that made the original Quake so iconic.

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 24.5%, Boomer Shooter 20% ★, Fast-Paced 13.8%, Gore 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game pushes the high-speed, movement-heavy combat of the 90s to its absolute limit with modern mechanics.

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 29.2%, Boomer Shooter 25.7% ★, Classic 9.1% ★, Gore 7.8%, Retro 7%

Why You'll Like It: It blends modern rendering techniques with the classic, gore-filled, fast-paced action of the 90s era.

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: FPS 33.8%, Boomer Shooter 18.7% ★, Retro 9.6%, Shooter 9.4%, Old School 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the specific gritty, Eastern European, low-poly aesthetic that fans of the original Quake will find instantly familiar.

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

Why similar: Classic 32.4% ★, FPS 20.2%, Gore 10.9%, Great Soundtrack 6.1%, Shooter 6%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses on arena-style combat against massive hordes, mirroring the intense, enclosed-space battles of Quake.

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: FPS 23.4%, Boomer Shooter 21% ★, Classic 11.7% ★, Gore 6.7%, Retro 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: Built directly on the original Quake engine, it is a true love letter to the game's specific movement and combat feel.

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 23.5%, Boomer Shooter 21% ★, Fast-Paced 11.5%, 1990's 8%, Old School 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the classic Build engine, it provides a high-octane, retro-styled experience with excellent level design.

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 37.4% ★, FPS 24.5%, 1990's 5.7%, Arena Shooter 5.2%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: It is the definitive arena-shooter experience, focusing entirely on the competitive multiplayer speed that made Quake famous.

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 34.5% ★, FPS 18%, Boomer Shooter 8.5% ★, 1990's 8.2%, Gore 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a darker, more atmospheric, and slower-paced take on the classic DOOM formula that resonates with Quake's tone.

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 28.3% ★, FPS 28%, Old School 10.3%, Shooter 10.1%, Gore 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: It features excellent movement and a dark, atmospheric world that feels like a modern evolution of classic 90s shooters.

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 30.1%, Boomer Shooter 23.5% ★, Shooter 8.9%, Fast-Paced 8.7%, Gore 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines hyper-fast movement with modern shooter mechanics for a visceral, adrenaline-fueled experience.

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 22.3% ★, FPS 21%, Fast-Paced 10.5%, 1990's 9.9%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This fast-paced shooter emphasizes agility and weapon mastery in a way that feels very much in line with Quake's design philosophy.

World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.

Why similar: Classic 47.7% ★, FPS 26.1%, Shooter 5.2%, Gore 3.4%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: It maintains the classic id Software DNA while offering a more cinematic and supernatural-focused campaign.

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: Classic 36.8% ★, FPS 21.3%, Boomer Shooter 9.3% ★, 1990's 7.6%, Gore 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential 90s shooter that defined the era's level design and interactive environments.

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: FPS 35.6%, Boomer Shooter 27.1% ★, Shooter 11.2%, Gore 8.2%, Retro 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its Lovecraftian horror themes and dark, comic-book art style align perfectly with the aesthetic of the original Quake.

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 26.9% ★, FPS 26.3%, 1990's 11.5%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: These titles represent the dark fantasy side of the 90s FPS boom, sharing the same gothic DNA as Quake.

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 45.7% ★, FPS 24.1%, Shooter 5.3%, Multiplayer 4.1%, Horror 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures a similar sense of dread and claustrophobic, high-stakes combat in a dark, sci-fi setting.

Experience the most exciting and fast-paced FPS gameplay while competing with players from around the world in over 100 arenas, a dozen game modes, and with persistent career stats tracking, in this online features-focused successor to Quake III Arena.

Why similar: Classic 42% ★, FPS 25%, Fast-Paced 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.1%, Shooter 6%

Why You'll Like It: It is the most refined, modern-accessible version of the classic Quake competitive multiplayer experience.

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 42.7% ★, FPS 24.2%, Boomer Shooter 6% ★, Gore 5.4%, Shooter 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Build engine shooter that offers the same satisfying, high-speed action and environmental interactivity.

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 28.7%, Boomer Shooter 27.8% ★, Shooter 8.6%, Old School 8%, 1990's 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines fast-paced, retro-inspired combat with modern loot-driven progression systems.

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: Classic 49.7% ★, FPS 17.4%, 1990's 7%, Horror 4.2%, Great Soundtrack 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: While more of an immersive sim, its dark, claustrophobic atmosphere and 90s roots are essential for fans of the era.

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 24.4%, Boomer Shooter 24.2% ★, Shooter 12.2%, Old School 8%, Arena Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game is a high-speed, gore-filled arena shooter that prioritizes constant movement and aggressive play.

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 32.7%, Boomer Shooter 22.8% ★, Shooter 12.7%, Old School 10.4%, Retro 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: It blends old-school FPS mechanics with dark fantasy elements and exploration-heavy level design.

Hailed as the original FPS-RPG game that spawned countless imitators, Strife: Veteran Edition is a love letter to the classic from 1996.

Why similar: Classic 43.8% ★, FPS 23%, Boomer Shooter 9.9% ★, 1990's 8.2%, Retro 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique blend of FPS combat and RPG elements, showcasing the experimentation present in 90s game design.

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: FPS 22%, Boomer Shooter 14% ★, Gore 10.5%, 1990's 8.5%, Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, unadulterated homage to the 90s shooter, focusing entirely on speed, gore, and classic weapon archetypes.

Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion.

Why similar: FPS 27.9%, Arena Shooter 24.6%, Classic 13.4% ★, Fast-Paced 9.4%, Gore 7.1%

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 30.3%, Classic 26.2% ★, Shooter 7.5%, Gore 7.1%, Fast-Paced 5.2%

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: Classic 34.8% ★, FPS 30.1%, Shooter 7.3%, Gore 5.7%, Horror 5.7%

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: FPS 26.8%, Classic 19% ★, Gore 11%, Great Soundtrack 8.4%, Shooter 7.7%

World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.

Why similar: Classic 30.6% ★, FPS 18%, 1990's 9.1%, Moddable 8.3% ★, Old School 6.6%

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: FPS 27.7%, Boomer Shooter 11.4% ★, 1990's 10.6%, Old School 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: Classic 35.2% ★, FPS 26.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.4%, Shooter 7.3%, First-Person 4.1%

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 45.5% ★, FPS 26%, Gore 5.6%, Shooter 5.4%, Action 3.9%

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

Why similar: Classic 22.2% ★, FPS 21.6%, Action 18.4%, Boomer Shooter 10.5% ★, Shooter 7.4%

Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.

Why similar: Classic 32.6% ★, FPS 19.3%, 1990's 8.7%, Moddable 8.3% ★, Gore 6.2%

A world where time has no meaning - and evil knows no bounds. Torn from a world long gone, the time traveling warrior Turok has found himself thrust into a savage land torn by conflict.

Why similar: Classic 40.3% ★, FPS 21.1%, 1990's 6.6%, Shooter 6.1%, Boomer Shooter 4.6% ★

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: FPS 35.8%, Gore 12.2%, Boomer Shooter 11.2% ★, Shooter 9.8%, Fast-Paced 7.5%

Half-Life Deathmatch: Source is a recreation of the first multiplayer game set in the Half-Life universe. Features all the classic weapons and most-played maps, now running on the Source engine.

Why similar: FPS 34.1%, Classic 32.3% ★, Shooter 8.6%, Multiplayer 8%, Action 7.4%

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 30.9% ★, FPS 27.6%, Shooter 7.8%, Old School 6.8%, 1990's 5.8%

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

Why similar: Classic 34.7% ★, FPS 34.3%, Horror 7.6%, Shooter 5.9%, Gore 4.9%

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 41.2% ★, FPS 26.6%, Shooter 6.9%, Action 4.5%, Old School 4.3%

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: FPS 29%, Fast-Paced 13.5%, Gore 13.1%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Shooter 8.6%

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 33.5%, Boomer Shooter 12.6% ★, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Old School 8.8%, Gore 8.8%

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

Why similar: FPS 44.9%, Classic 30.3% ★, Shooter 5.1%, 1990's 4.8%, Action 2.6%

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