Games Like Shadow Warrior 2

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Why similar: Swordplay 21.9%, Gore 17.5%, FPS 17.5%, Ninja 10.8% ★, Hack and Slash 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: The 2013 reboot is the closest match possible, pairing Lo Wang's wisecracks with first-person katana combat, guns, gore, and demon-slaying in the same universe.

Take an adrenaline-fueled journey through a mythical Japanese realm in the Definitive Edition of Shadow Warrior 3, packed with new features, and enjoy an ultraviolent blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and spectacular free-running movement.

Why similar: Ninja 20.9% ★, Gore 20.6%, FPS 20.1%, Demons 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps the same hero, over-the-top tone, and blade-plus-guns flow, even if it trims back the loot focus for a tighter arcade pace.

The original shooter-looter returns, packing bazillions of guns and a mayhem-fueled adventure! Blast through new worlds and enemies as one of four new Vault Hunters.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 32.5% ★, FPS 12.2%, Co-op 11%, Loot 9.8%, Gore 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: If the addictive part was showering enemies with bullets, elemental effects, and endless gear in co-op, Borderlands 3 hits that same loot-fueled FPS compulsion.

Embark on an epic adventure full of whimsy, wonder, and high-powered weaponry! Roll your own multiclass hero then shoot, loot, slash, and cast on a quest to stop the Dragon Lord.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 34.8% ★, FPS 13.2%, Loot 11.9%, Co-op 11.4%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: This fantasy spin on Borderlands comes especially close to Shadow Warrior 2's mix of absurd humor, magic abilities, co-op, and build-driven looter shooting.

The Ultimate Vault Hunter’s Upgrade lets you get the most out of the Borderlands 2 experience.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 29.1% ★, Loot 13.2%, Co-op 11.5%, FPS 11.2%, Shooter 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same fast co-op looter-shooter loop and irreverent writing, just with less melee emphasis.

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: Gore 30.9%, FPS 23.5%, Demons 14.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: For players who loved Shadow Warrior 2's aggressive push-forward combat, DOOM Eternal delivers even faster gun-and-ability juggling with mountains of gore.

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: Gore 30.3%, FPS 23.2%, Action 9%, Shooter 8.3%, Comedy 8%

Why You'll Like It: Its gleefully violent combat encourages stylish kills with firearms and energy tools, matching Shadow Warrior 2's arcade brutality and sense of humor.

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: Gore 26.5%, FPS 26.3%, Open World 13%, Shooter 8.9%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It combines zippy shooter combat, ability cooldowns, and crunchy overpowered gunplay in a way that feels like Shadow Warrior 2 without the demons.

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

Why similar: Co-op 25.1%, Gore 22.9%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, FPS 11.2%, Multiplayer 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part was carving through hordes with blades while weaving in ranged attacks and co-op synergy, Vermintide 2 nails that rhythm.

Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 33.6% ★, FPS 22%, Co-op 18.9%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Shooter 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op FPS layers elemental weapons, character builds, and nonstop movement into a lighter but very satisfying loot-and-slay loop.

Become a Hired Gun. The money’s good, the dog’s loyal, and the gun’s reliable. Embark on a fast-paced, violent, and thrilling FPS set in the darkest reaches of Warhammer 40,000’s most infamous hive city.

Why similar: Gore 28.9%, FPS 26%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 9.6%, Looter Shooter 8.1% ★

Why You'll Like It: Its hyper-mobile first-person combat blends brutal gunplay, grappling, close-range finishers, and upgrade-heavy progression in a very similar power-fantasy way.

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

Why similar: Gore 30.8%, FPS 28.7%, Co-op 12.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its violent FPS combat mixes guns with supernatural powers and a darkly comic tone that feels very adjacent to Shadow Warrior 2.

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.

Why similar: Gore 29%, FPS 23.1%, Co-op 22.3%, Shooter 11.5%, First-Person 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: The first-person mix of melee and ranged combat, co-op teamwork, viscera, and build progression makes Darktide a strong fit despite its grimmer setting.

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Why similar: Gore 25.2%, FPS 16%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Co-op 14.9%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It swaps demons for zeds, but the co-op gore, dismemberment, frantic first-person action, and perk-based progression hit a similar itch.

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: FPS 27.8%, Gore 18.6%, Hack and Slash 15.8%, Action 11.3%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: Few shooters blend sword slashes, firearms, abilities, and flashy first-person mobility as directly as this.

Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.

Why similar: Gore 28.1%, FPS 19.8%, Co-op 15.4%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: For pure over-the-top FPS carnage and co-op chaos, Serious Sam 4 matches Shadow Warrior 2's loud, excessive, joke-heavy energy.

Launch into the Borderlands universe and shoot ‘n’ loot your way through a brand new adventure that rockets you onto Pandora’s moon in Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!

Why similar: Looter Shooter 26.6% ★, FPS 10.9%, Co-op 10.5%, Loot 9.1%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: More Borderlands means more elemental guns, co-op loot grinding, and goofy sci-fi chaos for anyone who mainly wants the looter-shooter side.

First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.

Why similar: Gore 23.2%, FPS 17.8%, Hack and Slash 14.8%, Parkour 11.2%, Open World 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: The first-person melee emphasis, co-op, movement-heavy combat, and gore make it a good pick if the blade side of Shadow Warrior 2 was your favorite.

A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

Why similar: Gore 28.8%, Co-op 28.4%, FPS 16.3%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, First-Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person slaughter, absurd gore, melee focus, and drop-in co-op capture a similar splattery power-trip even with a zombie theme.

Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.

Why similar: Gore 23.7%, Co-op 22.3%, FPS 14.7%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Like Vermintide 2, it offers weighty first-person melee and ranged co-op against swarming enemies, just with less refinement.

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: FPS 27.1%, Gore 24.1%, Co-op 16.3%, Action 11.8%, Shooter 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: This demon-blasting FPS is lighter on progression but very strong on fast movement, overkill weapons, and relentless supernatural carnage.

Witchfire is a first-person dark fantasy RPG shooter in which you play as a wicked sinner turned witch hunter on his final mission to reach salvation.

Why similar: FPS 47.2%, Shooter 19.5%, Loot 17.7%, First-Person 9.3%, Action 5%

Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy FPS leans into occult gunplay, spells, mobility, and build-crafting, making it a great modern alternative if you want guns plus magic.

A dark menace consumes the Old West. In solo or coop, fight with style in visceral, explosive combat against bloodthirsty monstrosities. Eradicate the vampiric hordes with your lightning-fueled gauntlet and become a Wild West Superhero.

Why similar: Gore 23.3%, Co-op 21.3%, Hack and Slash 15.9%, Demons 15%, Multiplayer 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Although third-person, it scratches a similar guns-plus-brutal-supernatural-melee itch with flashy combo-driven combat against monsters.

Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

Why similar: Looter Shooter 35% ★, FPS 24.2%, Co-op 16.8%, Shooter 9.7%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its high-speed co-op shooting, randomized weapon drops, and constant build tinkering make it a strong choice for players chasing the kinetic loot loop.

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is the first modern co-op Wolfenstein adventure. Team up with a friend or play solo as one of BJ Blazkowicz’s twin daughters and wield a powerful arsenal of new weapons, gadgets, and abilities to liberate Paris from the Nazis.

Why similar: FPS 25.1%, Co-op 24.7%, Gore 24%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: It brings co-op FPS action, enemy health bars, RPG-lite progression, and dual-wield carnage in a way that overlaps with Shadow Warrior 2's structure.

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 39.1%, Gore 23.6%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 9.2%, Multiplayer 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its cyberpunk speed, chainsaw-laced ultraviolence, and stylish first-person aggression make it a good fit for fans of Shadow Warrior 2's excess.

Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!

Why similar: FPS 27.2%, Gore 23.3%, Co-op 16.8%, Action 7.4%, Comedy 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is another solid pick for nonstop horde shooting, explosive weapons, and co-op mayhem, even if it lacks the loot and melee depth.

Serious Sam II is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!

Why similar: FPS 23.3%, Co-op 16.7%, Gore 16%, Comedy 9.6%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its bright colors, goofy tone, co-op support, and wall-to-wall enemy blasting make it a looser but still relevant alternative.

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: Looter Shooter 47.9% ★, FPS 21.8%, Loot 12.1%, Shooter 8.6%, First-Person 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: This retro-styled FPS adds huge weapon variety, gory combat, and build progression that will appeal if you mainly want more fast looter-shooter chaos.

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 43.6%, Shooter 22.9%, First-Person 15.2%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This fantasy FPS replaces firearms with magical weapons, but its fast movement, mystical arsenal, and old-school intensity line up well with Shadow Warrior's arcane side.

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 27.9%, Ninja 26.4% ★, Gore 18%, Shooter 7.7%, Comedy 6.8%

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: Gore 29.4%, FPS 24.6%, Demons 13.2%, Shooter 9.3%, Multiplayer 7.7%

After the battle is over, someone has to cleanup the mess! Introducing Viscera Cleanup Detail: Shadow Warrior from RuneStorm, a unique crossover mini-game that combines the worlds of Viscera Cleanup Detail and Shadow Warrior.

Why similar: Gore 52.1%, Comedy 12.6%, First-Person 11.4%, Action 6.7%, Co-op 6.2%

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: FPS 30.8%, Co-op 17.8%, Gore 11.6%, Action 10.6%, Shooter 10.5%

Styx returns in a new stealth adventure! Explore and master huge open environments, sneak past or assassinate new enemies and bosses, and experiment with the new array of lethal abilities and weapons in our goblin assassin's arsenal.

Why similar: Co-op 33.4%, Parkour 18.3%, Action 11.2%, Multiplayer 11.2%, Open World 7.1%

Strap on your combat sandals...Lo Wang is coming to the Land of the Rising Sun to turn out the lights. Experience total blood immersion. If you can't touch, kill or drive something...then blow it away! Whether you're wielding shurikens, an Uzi, or a freshly plundered Guardian head...you've got your work cut out for you.

Why similar: FPS 28.2%, Gore 23.9%, Ninja 22.4% ★, Shooter 6.5%, Action 6.3%

Join Johnny Gat & Kinzie Kensington as you tear apart Hell in a quest to save the Boss’ soul. Historical icons, old friends, older enemies, a talking gun, a full length musical number & a whole lot more shenanigans await!

Why similar: Co-op 18.7%, Demons 14.4%, Open World 14.2%, Comedy 12.2%, Action 8.9%

Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!

Why similar: Co-op 34.1%, Multiplayer 17.1%, Shooter 16.1%, Action 12.3%, Open World 5.3%

Broforce is an action-packed side-scrolling run ‘n’ gun ode to freedom, putting you in control of an under-funded, overpowered paramilitary organization dealing exclusively in excessive force.

Why similar: Co-op 30%, Gore 20.3%, Multiplayer 14.4%, Action 10.9%, Shooter 10.2%

Ready to die? Experience the newest brutal action game from Team NINJA and Koei Tecmo Games. In the age of samurai, a lone traveler lands on the shores of Japan. He must fight his way through the vicious warriors and supernatural Yokai that infest the land in order to find that which he seeks.

Why similar: Ninja 38.2% ★, Hack and Slash 20.9%, Co-op 12%, Loot 9.7%, Action 9.2%

Guns, Gore & Cannoli 2 revives the good, old, action platform run & gun genre, but this time with a bunch of humor and buckets of blown off body parts. In this sequel to Guns, Gore & Cannoli, Vinnie Cannoli’s story continues and this time it’s personal.

Why similar: Gore 29%, Co-op 23.9%, Multiplayer 13.6%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 10.9%

The world’s most irreverent co-op action adventure returns! In the next chapter of Magicka, players ascend from the ruins of Aldrheim to experience a Midgård almost wiped free of Wizards after the Wizard Wars, with the few that do remain having either gone mad or extremely hostile toward all others

Why similar: Co-op 36.5%, Multiplayer 16.7%, Comedy 15.4%, Action 7.2%, Gore 6.9%

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.

Why similar: Gore 25.5%, First-Person 20.7%, Parkour 18.4%, Action 15.7%, Open World 13.4%

Aragami is a third person stealth game that casts you as an undead assassin with the power to control the shadows. Teleport to any shadow, become invisible, materialize weapons or even summon a shadow dragon to infiltrate the enemy ranks and dispose of your targets.

Why similar: Ninja 54.7% ★, Co-op 17.9%, Gore 8.8%, Multiplayer 8.1%, Action 6.2%

America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty.

Why similar: Gore 30.8%, FPS 30.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 8.5%, First-Person 7%

Serious Sam Fusion is a central hub for several existing Serious Sam games developed by Croteam. Cool new features, engine upgrades, patches and updates will be released to existing owners for FREE!

Why similar: Gore 28.1%, FPS 19.9%, Co-op 13.9%, Action 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.4%

The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2.

Why similar: Gore 26.7%, Co-op 25.9%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Shooter 9.5%, FPS 8.5%

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Gore 45.2%, Open World 20.7%, Action 11.8%, Shooter 9.5%, First-Person 6.3%

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: FPS 29%, Gore 24.2%, Shooter 8.8%, First-Person 6.5%, Co-op 6.4%

This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

Why similar: Gore 32.6%, FPS 14.6%, Co-op 12.6%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Shooter 9.1%

Battle hordes of yokai in this masocore Action RPG. Create your protagonist and embark on an adventure through a myriad of locales across Japan during the Sengoku period. Utilize the new Yokai Shift ability to defeat even the most ferocious yokai and be prepared to brave through Dark Realms created by your enemies.

Why similar: Co-op 31.3%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Multiplayer 16.4%, Action 14.9%, Loot 12.1%

Experience an epic open-world brought to life by the award-winning Nemesis System. Forge a new Ring of Power, conquer Fortresses in massive battles and dominate Mordor with your personal orc army in Middle-earth™: Shadow of War™.

Why similar: Gore 29.8%, Open World 28.2%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Action 11.3%, Multiplayer 6.8%

From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.

Why similar: FPS 40%, Gore 14.3%, Shooter 12.3%, Comedy 10.3%, Action 9.8%

Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.

Why similar: Co-op 22.6%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Gore 14.3%, FPS 10.3%

Hitler’s hordes are back for more in this spine-chilling shooter from the makers of Sniper Elite 4! Abominable occult enemies, epic weapons and a harrowing new campaign for 1-4 players await in 1940s Europe, as you fight to save humankind from undead Armageddon!

Why similar: Gore 24.9%, Co-op 23.3%, Multiplayer 15.2%, Shooter 14.8%, Action 8.8%

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Swordplay 34.4%, Ninja 23.7% ★, Hack and Slash 17.3%, First-Person 8.9%, Action 8.3%

Blood will run in Ghostrunner 2, a hardcore FPP slasher set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk future. Become the ultimate cyber ninja and prepare for epic boss fights, improved skills, an interactive story, new game modes, and captivating synthwave soundtrack.

Why similar: Swordplay 29.2%, Ninja 23.9% ★, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Gore 13.2%, First-Person 6.7%

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: FPS 27%, Co-op 16.9%, Open World 14%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Shooter 11.9%

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

Why similar: Looter Shooter 48.5% ★, Co-op 15.9%, Gore 8.3%, Loot 7%, Multiplayer 6.8%