Games Like Restless Grounds

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 30.1% ★, FPS 18.1%, Retro 14.1%, Old School 8.5%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: This retro shooter perfectly captures the gritty, Soviet-era aesthetic and brutal combat found in the seed game.

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 43.6% ★, FPS 14.3%, Old School 10.5%, Shooter 8.3%, Retro 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in combining fast-paced retro FPS gameplay with a deeply unsettling, cult-driven horror atmosphere.

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 46% ★, FPS 20.4%, Shooter 10.3%, Retro 9.9%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a distinct comic-book art style and Lovecraftian horror themes that complement the retro-shooter feel.

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 38.7% ★, FPS 14.5%, Retro 10.1%, Old School 9%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential modern retro-shooter that excels at building dread through its dark, rural horror environments.

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 28.3%, Horror 16.4%, Retro 16.4%, Shooter 13.2%, 1990's 12.7%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim FPS that blends stealth and survival horror elements within a supernatural, atmospheric setting.

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 32% ★, FPS 15.4%, Retro 10.5%, Old School 10%, Shooter 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled shooter that leans heavily into dark fantasy and horror themes with intense, visceral combat.

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 40.1% ★, FPS 13.6%, Retro 9%, Old School 7.7%, Shooter 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic 90s shooter mechanics with roguelite elements and a persistent sense of psychological horror.

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 42.4% ★, FPS 13.2%, Old School 9.3%, Retro 9%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers fast-paced, skill-based shooting with a dark, hellish aesthetic that mirrors the intensity of the seed game.

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 52.5% ★, FPS 19.7%, Retro 12.9%, Shooter 7.2%, First-Person 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the boomer-shooter genre that focuses on satisfying, gore-filled combat and retro-inspired level design.

A regular night shift turns into a chilling fight for survival. Explore a bustling rest stop, uncover dark secrets, and face the haunting legacy of a tragic accident in PASSENGER 23.

Why similar: FPS 17.2%, Horror 16.3%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Retro 15.2%, Exploration 10%

Why You'll Like It: Features a retro-inspired aesthetic and psychological horror elements that align well with the seed game's tone.

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 40.1% ★, FPS 14.9%, Retro 9.6%, Old School 9.2%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: Utilizes the classic Build engine to provide an authentic retro shooter experience with a gritty, industrial atmosphere.

In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

Why similar: FPS 18.1%, Psychological Horror 15.5%, Old School 13.3%, Shooter 11.2%, Exploration 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror title that emphasizes atmospheric exploration and psychological tension in a first-person perspective.

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 37% ★, FPS 12.4%, Shooter 9.9%, Retro 8.9%, Old School 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane retro shooter that prioritizes aggressive movement and intense combat encounters.

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 36.6% ★, FPS 17.3%, Old School 11.7%, Shooter 10.8%, Retro 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, retro-inspired shooter that emphasizes environmental storytelling and intelligent enemy AI.

A thrilling retro-styled shooter with survival-horror elements, inspired by the design of Resident Evil and the atmosphere of Bioshock. Spend an hour delving deep into a seaside bunker in an uncanny land, uncovering its secrets and surviving against the cosmic terrors which dwell within.

Why similar: FPS 19.5%, Old School 16.4%, Horror 13.9%, Retro 12.2%, Shooter 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the dark, atmospheric, and old-school FPS feel that defines the seed game's core experience.

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 36.8% ★, FPS 14.7%, Old School 12.7%, Shooter 9.4%, Retro 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a polished, magic-infused retro shooter experience that maintains a consistently dark and mysterious tone.

The Roach Hotel is a first person analog horror game that drags you into its halls, where every shadow hides a question and every corner dares you to keep following its path.

Why similar: Horror 21.1%, Retro 18.6%, Old School 17.9%, FPS 15.5%, 1990's 13.5%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled survival-horror game that emphasizes puzzle-solving and a tense, claustrophobic atmosphere.

Frigore takes place in 1995 on a post winter Soviet nation. An indie survival horror game now revamped.

Why similar: Cold War 31.1% ★, FPS 16.1%, Horror 11.8%, Shooter 9.1%, 1990's 9%

Why You'll Like It: A 3D first-person horror game that focuses on survival and exploration in a cold, isolated environment.

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 43.3% ★, FPS 15.9%, Retro 11%, Old School 8.1%, Horror 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric shooter built on the Quake engine that focuses on exploration and visceral combat.

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 41.2% ★, FPS 12.5%, Shooter 11.4%, Retro 8.7%, Horror 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, fast-paced shooter that embraces absurdity and horror-themed level design.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: FPS 35.3%, Psychological Horror 22.7%, Shooter 17.4%, Retro 11%, First-Person 11%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply surreal and challenging immersive sim that shares the retro-aesthetic and unsettling vibe of the seed game.

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

Why similar: FPS 21.8%, Horror 18.4%, Psychological Horror 15.9%, Action-Adventure 13.1%, First-Person 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more focused on survival, its first-person horror and claustrophobic setting provide a similar sense of dread.

First person shooter horror adventure game. As detective C, you arrived at an old friend's home and try to find out what's going on.

Why similar: FPS 34%, Horror 28.8%, Shooter 18.2%, First-Person 10.7%, 3D 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-adventure FPS that incorporates zombie elements and exploration within a confined, eerie setting.

The Last DeadEnd is a game with elements of an adventure, shooter and horror. There is a mysterious atmosphere of a real old city, where the protagonist seeks answers to his questions and fights against the forces of evil.

Why similar: FPS 34.9%, Horror 25.2%, Action-Adventure 17.9%, Exploration 13.6%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An indie title that blends first-person exploration with horror and action elements in a mysterious setting.

Experience Harry's story of battling multiple personalities and his severe case of schizophrenia. In this First-person horror game, you battle the hallucinations and illusions your mind creates. You misjudge reality and quickly lose control over yourself.

Why similar: Horror 21.8%, Psychological Horror 21.5%, Exploration 14.4%, First-Person 12.3%, 3D 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror game that utilizes 3D exploration to build a sense of unease and mystery.

This is a horror game about a small town engulfed in dangerous dolls.

Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.8%, 1990's 18.9%, Exploration 18.8%, First-Person 15.5%, 3D 11%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving within a Soviet-themed horror narrative.

A psychological horror game where a police officer investigates a cold case in a decaying house, uncovering a strange and haunting tape recorder that reveals a terrible secret.

Why similar: FPS 28.6%, Horror 15.6%, Exploration 14.9%, First-Person 11.9%, Psychological Horror 10%

Why You'll Like It: Combines FPS mechanics with a walking-simulator approach to explore a dark, mysterious horror narrative.

It has been -̷̯͙̔̈́-̴̱̽̓͝-̷̍̊̕͠ days without incident. Your investigation has brought you to an old metalworks factory, abandoned after a series of mysterious deaths. But something’s been growing in the quiet. A short first-person survival horror experience.

Why similar: Horror 33%, Exploration 15.2%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Action-Adventure 14.1%, First-Person 10.6%

FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...

Why similar: FPS 48.5%, Horror 17.4%, Shooter 14.2%, First-Person 9%, Action 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A Cold War-era sci-fi shooter that blends time-manipulation mechanics with horror-tinged exploration.

What hides in the depths of the forest?!

Why similar: Horror 18.9%, Psychological Horror 18.6%, Exploration 12%, Old School 11.8%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A walking-simulator style horror game that focuses on atmospheric storytelling and environmental discovery.

80's horror inspired FPS, a nightmarish scene taking place at an abandoned orphanage.

Why similar: FPS 17.5%, 1980s 14.9%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Horror 9.7%, Exploration 9.2%

This is a retro horror game about the war in Ukraine and brutalist architecture in Eastern Europe

Why similar: Horror 20.3%, Action-Adventure 19.6%, Exploration 18%, First-Person 14.7%, Psychological Horror 10.3%

Find yourself on a mission exploring the depth of an ominous forgotten mine. You arrive barehanded but quickly find the tools needed to go deeper. Destroy the infected living parts of the mine and face the final threat and complete your mission.

Why similar: Shooter 29.4%, Action-Adventure 26.9%, Horror 18.3%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%, Action 7.9%

Explore a mysterious abandoned bunker and find notes that paint a disturbing picture.

Why similar: Horror 25.4%, Psychological Horror 25.3%, First-Person 15.1%, Exploration 12.9%, Pixel Graphics 8%

A retro point-and-click horror adventure game that tests the boundries of the genre! In this "found-footage" horror game you have to navigate the rooms and hallways of the mysterious Narrow Woods Hotel. Collect keys and items and use them to find your way out.

Why similar: FPS 18.4%, Horror 15.8%, Retro 15%, Action-Adventure 11.4%, Psychological Horror 9.9%

Fortuito: Lost History is an indie adventure first-person horror, face the unknown with classic fps mechanics, solve puzzles and immerse in this bad trip!

Why similar: FPS 24.5%, Action-Adventure 14.9%, 1990's 12.7%, Retro 12.1%, First-Person 10.1%

Vigil is a short Narrative Horror Game that takes place in an unsettling underground facility. Your job is to dispose of boxes, however, you’re not alone. A terrifying automaton roams the facility, moving only when you look away or when you blink in real life.

Why similar: Horror 29.2%, 1980s 19.2%, First-Person 15.6%, Action-Adventure 15%, Psychological Horror 11.4%

This occult item will guide you through a bizarre in-between world and help you to confront past demons as well as piece together former memories that may lead to closure. Seek a better understanding of who you were, who you’ve loved and how much you’ve lost in this 3rd person horror adventure game.

Why similar: Horror 18.8%, 1990's 16.9%, Exploration 16.3%, First-Person 13.6%, 3D 9.8%

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 27.1% ★, FPS 23.4%, Shooter 13.5%, Retro 9.6%, First-Person 7%

Backrooms: Found Footage is a single-player horror game where you are the main character trying to survive the Backrooms. Curiosity wins and you decide to explore this weird place that you got trapped in. What could go wrong?

Why similar: Horror 20.1%, Exploration 18.5%, First-Person 15.5%, Psychological Horror 15.1%, 1990's 14.5%

Survive the arctic research base simply known as Base 75, or die from the freezing cold or by the horrors that lurk within the halls?

Why similar: Horror 35%, FPS 21.5%, Shooter 14.9%, Psychological Horror 10.8%, First-Person 8.2%

You are some small-time journalists, exploited by your boss. When an abandoned Cold War-era shelter is discovered, your boss sends you there to do the story of a lifetime. Only you two will know what awaits you in there...

Why similar: Cold War 47.4% ★, Action-Adventure 12.5%, Horror 11.5%, Exploration 10.2%, First-Person 8.6%

YOU CONTROL THE FOUND FOOTAGE. Another tape has been leaked, this time a cover-up of a tragic mass casualty event.

Why similar: Horror 22.3%, Psychological Horror 20.9%, 1990's 13.9%, Action-Adventure 11.5%, Exploration 10.3%

Developed by Phantomery Interactive, 1953 – KGB Unleashed is a tense and atmospheric First Person Adventure set deep within the bowels of a Soviet bunker during the Cold War. Players must uncover the dark and horrifc secrets buried within, fighting their own paranoia along the way as well as the possibility of all-too-real terrors within...

Why similar: Cold War 63.3% ★, Horror 19.5%, First-Person 11.9%, Atmospheric 5.3%

Extraneum is an old-school, sci-fi single-player first person shooter with an emphasis on exploration and secret hunting. Fight your way through biohacked monstrosities and stop their progress before they take control of the entire world.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 38.7% ★, FPS 14.1%, Retro 10.2%, Shooter 7.8%, 1990's 7.5%

Experience the liminal world of the backrooms through a VHS camera, immersing into a mysterious story and wandering the dream-like structures... Might there be something following you?

Why similar: Horror 28.9%, Psychological Horror 23.9%, Exploration 14.5%, First-Person 14.1%, 1990's 11.4%

Losing his parents during the holocaust to a mad man of a doctor. You're to play as Grobuskna Vladinov, 20 years after the incident that changed his life dramatically. Grobuskna receives an unknown phone call that'll start a journey that'll twist your mind...

Why similar: Horror 26.9%, FPS 18.4%, Shooter 11.9%, Psychological Horror 11.3%, Action-Adventure 9%

Remorse: The List is a classic survival horror game where the player must figure out what is happening in the little hungarian town of Hidegpuszta, and your only clue is a list that doesn't make much sense. Exploring will be the key to unveiling its secrets and get out of there alive.

Why similar: FPS 20.9%, Horror 14.4%, Psychological Horror 14%, Shooter 12.1%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

Death Below - is a third-person action adventure with elements of survival horror. The plot of the game is based on the legend of the Soviet experiment of the 1940s.You will plunge into a dark world, and begin an exciting investigation, fighting on your way with thousands of distraught people

Why similar: Shooter 31.8%, Horror 30.4%, Action-Adventure 26.7%, Action 7.4%, Atmospheric 3.8%

After an unfortunate accident at Sorley Paper Mill, the facility was abandoned and left to rot. Multiple urban explorers venture into the facility, never to be heard from again. Police eventually walled off the mill in order to keep trespassers out... Or to keep something in...

Why similar: Horror 25.8%, Retro 14.9%, Action 14.6%, Exploration 14%, First-Person 11.8%

When reality is a nightmare, nightmares become real. In this psychological horror game, you fight the terrifying creatures invading your mind. Can you save your sanity?

Why similar: Horror 27.6%, Psychological Horror 25.1%, First-Person 15.5%, War 11.4%, Exploration 8%

In the gloomy atmosphere of post-Soviet everyday life, routine tasks like cleaning, cooking, and exploring your own room hide something much darker. Survive and uncover the truth before the maniac comes for you.

Why similar: Horror 38.8%, Exploration 21.5%, First-Person 15.1%, Linear 13.6%, 3D 11%

Face the fears lurking in the dark. Obscula is a psychological horror experience that tells the story of someone seeking the truth but finding themselves trapped in a nightmare. There's no escape, only answers… but are you ready for the truth?

Why similar: Horror 20.9%, FPS 20.9%, Psychological Horror 20.4%, Exploration 13%, Action-Adventure 9.7%

Welcome to Freddy's Archives, an old abandoned warehouse with some of the creepiest legends around! Alex, Steve, and Jesse - investigating paranormal activity, decide to visit this creepy place to find something interesting

Why similar: Action-Adventure 29.4%, Exploration 23.2%, 1990's 22.3%, 3D 13.1%, Pixel Graphics 11.9%

Boot up your 486 and launch olcst.exe for this retro fps from an alternate 1990's. Descend into the madness of the Spanish Civil War fighting vicious fascist forces and supernatural monsters. Conquer three action packed episodes wielding machine guns, rifles, flamethrowers and explosives.

Why similar: FPS 22.3%, Boomer Shooter 17.1% ★, Shooter 11.8%, Retro 11.5%, Old School 10.6%

Kvark is an FPS game set in a fictional version of the 80s Czech Republic. The player finds themselves in an underground facility that is falling apart as they travel through it. They will have to navigate through dark tunnels and will encounter many obstacles and enemies that will test their skills

Why similar: Cold War 41% ★, FPS 15.3%, Shooter 9.9%, Horror 7.1%, First-Person 6.6%

You are in a remote military outpost at Mount Abtos and you're tasked to guard it. The only things visible from there are an old shrine and the forest. Many are afraid of this infamous outpost because of the local folklore stories. Actually, too many stories... Will you be safe, all alone?

Why similar: Horror 21.2%, Psychological Horror 19.3%, Exploration 15%, Linear 14.2%, 1980s 13.9%

The Derailed is a first-person psychological horror game. Beneath the dusty arches of a nearly forgotten depot, shadows of the past tremble. Whether you want to or not, you will have to uncover the dark secrets of this place.

Why similar: Horror 30%, Psychological Horror 26.6%, 1990's 18.3%, Exploration 17%, 3D 8.1%