Games Like Red Faction®: Armageddon™

Red Faction: Guerrilla re-defines the limits of destruction-based game-play with a huge open-world, fast-paced guerrilla-style combat, and true physics-based destruction.

Why similar: Destruction 40%, Mars 22.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 14%, Sci-fi 6.8%, Third Person 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive open-world experience featuring the same signature Geo-Mod destruction engine found in the series.

In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.3%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Action 13.1%, Third Person 12.3%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a visceral third-person action experience set in a gritty, high-tech sci-fi universe.

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 44.1%, Sci-fi 18%, Action 13.6%, Third Person 9.5%, Shooter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique procedural damage system on robotic enemies that mirrors the satisfying destruction mechanics of the Red Faction series.

Stand and fight for humanity. This arcade shooter takes place in the year 2022, as the Earth Defense Force fends off an all-out attack by unknown life forms. Become an EDF soldier, battle against endless hordes of immense enemies, and restore peace to the earth.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.9%, Action 16.7%, Aliens 15.9%, Co-op 11.4%, Sci-fi 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: It perfectly captures the chaotic joy of fighting massive swarms of aliens in environments that can be leveled with heavy weaponry.

PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.4%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Action 13.3%, Shooter 12.8%, Third Person 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, third-person sci-fi shooter that emphasizes movement and intense combat encounters.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.8%, Third Person 17.9%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Action 14.5%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: Offers incredible physics-based environmental destruction combined with supernatural third-person sci-fi combat.

Lost Planet 2, the sequel to Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition, the landmark third-person shooter that sold over 2.3 million units worldwide, is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32%, Co-op 17%, Sci-fi 13.1%, Action 12.6%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic co-op sci-fi shooter that pits players against massive alien creatures in hostile environments.

Aliens are decimating New York City, only you have the technology to survive. Be The Weapon.

Why similar: Sci-fi 23.1%, Action 20.1%, Aliens 19.2%, Shooter 17.3%, FPS 8%

Why You'll Like It: A benchmark sci-fi shooter that offers tactical combat and high-fidelity action in a futuristic setting.

Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!

Why similar: Co-op 33.3%, Sci-fi 22.5%, Shooter 21.9%, Action 12.7%, FPS 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Combines sci-fi exploration with fully destructible environments and intense co-op combat against alien hordes.

Over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies & a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting. Hard Reset is here to shake up the shooter scene. Try the demo now.

Why similar: Sci-fi 36.3%, Action 24.9%, Shooter 21.7%, FPS 13.3%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced sci-fi shooter that emphasizes heavy destruction and intense combat against mechanical foes.

Rogue agent Rico Rodriguez journeys to Solis, a huge South American world home of conflict, oppression and extreme weather conditions. Strap into your wingsuit, equip your fully customizable grappling hook, and get ready to bring the thunder!

Why similar: Destruction 47.5%, Third-Person Shooter 20.4%, Action 9.1%, Shooter 8.3%, Open World 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on massive-scale sandbox destruction and explosive action that rivals the intensity of the Red Faction games.

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: Action 28.2%, Shooter 20.8%, Sci-fi 20.7%, FPS 8.9%, Co-op 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers over-the-top, creative sci-fi combat that rewards players for destructive and stylish kills.

JOIN THE REVOLUTION! Lured to Mars by the Ultor Corporation's promise of a better life, thousands have come to seek their fortune and work for the massive mining company. But all is not as it seems. A deadly plague is sweeping through the barracks, and miners suffer daily abuse at the hands of the Ultor guards.

Why similar: Destruction 40.3%, Mars 29.3% ★, Sci-fi 9.7%, Action 8.4%, Shooter 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that introduced the Geo-Mod technology, essential for understanding the series' roots.

Become the ultimate shape-shifting weapon!

Why similar: Action 31.5%, Third Person 29.6%, Open World 13.1%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Singleplayer 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-packed game that allows for massive environmental damage and a powerful sci-fi-inspired protagonist.

Powered by id’s revolutionary id Tech® 5 technology, RAGE is an intense first-person shooter with breakneck vehicle combat, an expansive world to explore, and jaw-dropping graphics!

Why similar: Shooter 22.1%, Action 20.7%, Sci-fi 13.2%, FPS 11.6%, Co-op 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A post-apocalyptic shooter that features intense combat and a focus on vehicle-based action.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.1%, Co-op 21.8%, Action 14.5%, Shooter 12.1%, Multiplayer 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging third-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi world with heavy emphasis on combat mechanics.

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: Co-op 30.2%, Action 18.1%, Shooter 17.3%, FPS 9.6%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a strong co-op campaign with intense, physics-heavy combat and a dark sci-fi atmosphere.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.4%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Aliens 12.6%, Third Person 11.4%, Shooter 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential sci-fi third-person experience that focuses on tactical dismemberment and alien combat.

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: Action 27.1%, Shooter 24.3%, Aliens 18%, Sci-fi 16.6%, FPS 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, high-octane sci-fi shooter that focuses on mowing down waves of alien enemies.

Twenty-second century Earth. Five years after the rebellion on Mars. For the last 15 years, Sopot, the corrupt dictator, has oppressed the people of the Commonwealth. His relentless pursuit of unification with the neighboring United Republic has left the country soaked in unnecessary bloodshed and poverty.

Why similar: Destruction 45.5%, Action 20.8%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Shooter 12.1%, FPS 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the series' focus on sci-fi action and destruction in a more linear, arcade-style format.

Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.

Why similar: Destruction 29.3%, Third-Person Shooter 20.7%, Third Person 12.3%, Action 11.6%, Shooter 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sandbox classic that emphasizes creative destruction and explosive action in a massive open world.

Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.5%, Co-op 17.5%, Action 10%, Shooter 7.6%, Sci-fi 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person sci-fi shooter that blends aggressive combat abilities with cover-based mechanics.

Experience the explosive science fiction arcade-shooter that resurrects a much revered franchise in an epic single player and co-op multiplayer campaign.

Why similar: Aliens 21.8%, Sci-fi 17%, Action 16.7%, Shooter 16.2%, Co-op 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down sci-fi shooter that emphasizes claustrophobic combat against alien infestations.

Can you survive the alien onslaught? Gamers across the world will now have a chance to play the next chapter in this high-budget, high-quality series.

Why similar: Action 23.3%, Aliens 19.7%, Shooter 17.4%, Third Person 12.9%, Sci-fi 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the co-op alien-slaying formula with more tactical elements and environmental hazards.

Deceived by the forces of evil into prematurely bringing about the end of the world, War – the first Horseman of the Apocalypse – stands accused of breaking the sacred law by inciting a war between Heaven and Hell. In the slaughter that ensued, the demonic forces defeated the heavenly hosts and laid claim to the Earth.

Why similar: Action 43.4%, Third Person 40.4%, Adventure 7.4%, Singleplayer 5.5%, Open World 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more fantasy-oriented, it provides the same third-person action-adventure feel and scale as Armageddon.

A thrilling new storyline, hordes of creepy enemies, serious firepower and beautiful Arizona locations, combined with a fun and challenging new game mode!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34%, Third Person 24.3%, Action 23.2%, Shooter 6.7%, Horror 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game that leans into a pulp-sci-fi aesthetic with intense combat encounters.

A third-person Action/Shooter that thrusts players into a sci-fi flavored nightmare scenario set in the post Cold War era.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 41.1%, Action 16.6%, Third Person 12.5%, Shooter 11.2%, Sci-fi 9%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game featuring unique sci-fi weaponry and visceral combat mechanics.

Set 50 years after the climactic events of the original Red Faction, Red Faction: Guerrilla allows players to take the role of an insurgent fighter with the newly re-established Red Faction movement as they battle for liberation from the oppressive Earth Defense Force.

Why similar: Destruction 41.2%, Mars 18.6% ★, Third-Person Shooter 10.9%, Sci-fi 6.7%, Third Person 6.3%

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: Action 47.5%, Shooter 24.7%, FPS 12%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Horror 4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, arcade-style shooter that focuses on sheer destruction and overwhelming enemy counts.

The extreme and unpredictable conditions that characterized the Lost Planet series return, harsher than ever before. Lost Planet 3 reveals new truths about the foreboding planet and the colonial history of E.D.N. III.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.7%, Action 15.9%, Sci-fi 14.4%, Shooter 9.1%, Aliens 7.5%

The Rock Map Pack is Now Available! Join the Resistance, stand united and fight for freedom against an overwhelming military force.

Why similar: Action 41.5%, Shooter 25.7%, Multiplayer 11.2%, FPS 9.5%, Co-op 5.2%

You & your friends are the deadliest killers in the galaxy – the US Colonial Marines. It’s up to you to not just survive, but wipe out the Xeno infestation.

Why similar: Aliens 27.4%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Action 15.6%, Co-op 15%, Shooter 12.2%

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: Mars 29.8% ★, Shooter 17.2%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Action 14.3%, FPS 8.1%

Wreak havoc in Clone Carnage! This standalone DLC comes with 4 modes, 6 maps, and up to 4-player multiplayer. Split-screen lets you double the damage in local 2-player multiplayer. Unleash your wild side in Rampage, Armageddon, Race, and Abduction modes!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.9%, Aliens 15.6%, Shooter 12.6%, Third Person 12.3%, Action 10.9%

Pure adrenaline of non-stop action in Single Player, Online Co-op and Multiplayer. Double the pleasure and mayhem with new multiplayer DLCs! (click for details)

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.9%, Action 18.6%, Co-op 17.5%, Third Person 11.4%, Shooter 10.9%

New chapter in history of the legendary game, including 10 story missions.

Why similar: Shooter 24.3%, Aliens 21.4%, Action 18.1%, Third Person 17.7%, Sci-fi 16.1%

An Intense Cyberpunk Rpg On the Red Planet! Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control.

Why similar: Mars 47.7% ★, Sci-fi 19.8%, Third Person 15.8%, Action 13.2%, Singleplayer 2%

Frontlines™: Fuel of War™ is an open-world First Person Shooter set on the frontlines of tomorrow. In a world ravaged by a global energy crisis, environmental decay, and economic depression, players assume the role of an elite soldier in the Western Coalition Army on an epic crusade against the Red Star Alliance to control the last of...

Why similar: Action 33.2%, Shooter 25.8%, Co-op 16.3%, FPS 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.4%

Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine returns. Enhanced for a new generation! Enjoy quality of life & graphical improvements that take the Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine experience to the next level.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 35.3%, Third Person 16.1%, Shooter 15.9%, Action 13.3%, Sci-fi 12.4%

Driven to the brink of extinction on ice-covered wastelands, humankind fights to survive. Battle to survive against gargantuan alien Akrid and treacherous Snow Pirates on the vast and frozen landscape of EDN III.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 40.7%, Action 19.9%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Third Person 7.6%, Shooter 7.3%

Survive, hunt and prey in the deadly jungles and swamps in distinctly new and thrilling first person gameplay.

Why similar: Aliens 27.8%, Sci-fi 18.1%, Action 15.6%, Shooter 12.1%, Multiplayer 7.9%

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: Shooter 26.4%, Action 20.9%, Sci-fi 19.4%, FPS 10.5%, Multiplayer 10.4%

It's a fight for the future of the planet between the Ravagers, a merciless swarm of alien invaders, and the Earth Defense Force (EDF) in this third-person shooter.Play as four different classes in over 80 missions with a range of 800 weapons at your disposal.Co-op play supported.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.4%, Destruction 19.8%, Aliens 13.9%, Co-op 10.9%, Action 10.5%

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

Why similar: Action 35.1%, Shooter 34.2%, FPS 13.2%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Singleplayer 5.6%

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

Why similar: Action 26%, Shooter 24.5%, Co-op 20.7%, FPS 12.2%, Multiplayer 7.1%

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition includes everything that made the original Lost Planet a hit on PC as well as adding tons of new features.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 56.4%, Action 36.7%, Adventure 6.9%

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: Action 36.5%, Co-op 24.2%, Shooter 15.8%, FPS 10.1%, Multiplayer 6.6%

UPDATE 28 AVAILABLE - Interstellar Marines is an immersive tactical sci-fi First Person Simulator in the making, offering a unique blend of tactical gameplay, dynamic environments and non-scripted AI. Play Singleplayer or Co-op/PvP on servers around the world.

Why similar: Co-op 22.9%, Sci-fi 22.4%, Action 18.8%, Shooter 15.3%, Multiplayer 10.3%

Thousands of giant insects and aliens once again ravage the earth, and only the Earth Defense Force can stop them.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 45.4%, Action 17.4%, Co-op 12.6%, Sci-fi 8.2%, Aliens 7.1%

Operate an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open-world environment!

Why similar: Action 48.4%, Sci-fi 22.4%, Shooter 20.2%, Adventure 9%

Homefront®: The Revolution is an open-world first person shooter where you must lead the Resistance movement in guerrilla warfare against a superior military force.

Why similar: Shooter 23.4%, Action 23.1%, Co-op 20%, Multiplayer 11.8%, Open World 8.3%

Paint the screen red and travel the cosmos in this bloodstained action adventure game! Witness the latest from Grasshopper Manufacture: the advent of ULTRA-VIOLENT SCIENCE FICTION!

Why similar: Action 75.3%, Adventure 14.8%, Singleplayer 9.9%

With over 1000 km² of complete freedom from sky to seabed, Rico Rodriguez returns to unleash chaos in the most creative and explosive ways imaginable.

Why similar: Destruction 42.7%, Third-Person Shooter 19.6%, Action 7.9%, Third Person 7.9%, Shooter 7.5%

RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything.

Why similar: Action 27.5%, Shooter 23.7%, FPS 10.6%, Open World 10.5%, Sci-fi 10.1%

In Ghost Recon Future Soldier join an elite team of highly trained, cut-throat special-ops soldiers. Armed to the teeth with unrivalled combat technology, Ghost Recon takes you to the globe’s most deadly warzones to hunt down the highest value targets.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.3%, Action 16.8%, Co-op 14.2%, Shooter 12.3%, Third Person 8.3%