Games Like Shadow Warrior 2

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 21% ★, Gore 20.5%, FPS 20.1%, Demons 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: It keeps Lo Wang's snark, demon-slaying, katana-and-gun combat and hyper-mobile first-person pacing, even if it trims back the loot focus.

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 10.9% ★, Hack and Slash 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The 2013 reboot is the closest tonal and mechanical match, centered on flashy swordplay, brutal gunfights, and the same irreverent demon-hunting style.

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 32.3% ★, FPS 12.4%, Co-op 10.9%, Loot 9.6%, Gore 8%

Why You'll Like It: If the looter-shooter side of Shadow Warrior 2 was your favorite part, this delivers nonstop co-op gun collecting, elemental chaos, and over-the-top firefights.

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 30.6%, FPS 23.5%, Action 9%, Shooter 8.3%, Comedy 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Shadow Warrior 2's vulgar humor, breakneck FPS action, and emphasis on creative, spectacularly violent kills.

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 28%, Gore 18.6%, Hack and Slash 15.6%, Action 11.4%, Shooter 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person blend of firearms, sword combos, air juggles, and powers nails the same stylish guns-and-blades power fantasy.

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 24.9%, Gore 23.1%, Hack and Slash 18%, FPS 11.3%, Multiplayer 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its first-person co-op combat leans harder into melee, but the visceral horde fighting and weapon feel are a great fit for Shadow Warrior 2 fans.

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 23.6%, Demons 14.7%, Shooter 9.2%, Multiplayer 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Like Shadow Warrior 2 at its best, it rewards aggressive movement, weapon swapping, and pushing into demons instead of hanging back.

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

Why similar: Gore 30.9%, FPS 28.8%, Co-op 12.1%, Shooter 8.8%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its demonic powers, gore-heavy FPS combat, and mix of guns with supernatural close-range attacks make it a strong thematic and mechanical match.

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 28.6%, FPS 26.1%, Shooter 13.6%, Action 9.6%, Looter Shooter 8.5% ★

Why You'll Like It: This is another fast, upgrade-driven FPS built around close-range brutality, mobility, gore, and relentless pressure.

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 25.3%, FPS 16.2%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Co-op 14.7%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: For players who loved the co-op carnage and gore, this offers brutally satisfying first-person combat against waves of monsters with lots of weapon variety.

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 34.7% ★, FPS 13.5%, Loot 11.7%, Co-op 11.4%, Multiplayer 8%

Why You'll Like It: It channels the same loot-heavy, co-op-friendly, fantasy-infused shooter energy, just with more RPG flavor and less melee focus.

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 28.9%, FPS 23.2%, Co-op 22.3%, Shooter 11.6%, First-Person 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: It combines chunky first-person gunplay and melee in co-op missions, giving a similarly savage blend of ranged and close-quarters combat.

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 26.6%, FPS 26.4%, Open World 12.9%, Shooter 9%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great pick if you want explosive FPS combat with powers, aggressive mobility, and a gleefully excessive approach to violence.

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 34.5% ★, FPS 24.8%, Co-op 16.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Multiplayer 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op FPS mixes speed, build variety, and constant weapon upgrades in a way that scratches a very similar modern arcade-shooter itch.

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 28.2%, FPS 20.1%, Co-op 15%, Multiplayer 8.4%, Shooter 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: The emphasis here is on outrageous weapons, massive enemy swarms, co-op play, and unapologetically chaotic first-person carnage.

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 24.7%, Demons 13.2%, Shooter 9.4%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same demon-shredding momentum and close-quarters aggression, even without the loot systems or co-op.

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 39.5%, Loot 24.2%, Shooter 18.3%, First-Person 11.1%, Action 4.9%

Why You'll Like It: This dark fantasy FPS blends firearms and supernatural abilities in a moody monster-hunting setting that feels close to Shadow Warrior 2's gun-and-magic side.

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 22.4%, Co-op 18.7%, Multiplayer 10.4%, Shooter 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op runs, randomized guns, and build-driven combat make it a strong alternative if you mainly want fast shooting with progression variety.

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

Why similar: Looter Shooter 29% ★, Loot 12.9%, Co-op 11.4%, FPS 11.3%, Shooter 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: It remains one of the best co-op loot shooters on Steam, and its constant weapon churn and irreverent tone line up well with Shadow Warrior 2.

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 27.8%, Ninja 26.5% ★, Gore 18.2%, Shooter 7.8%, Comedy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: It lacks the modern loot and melee systems, but it's still the original wisecracking demon-slicing FPS lineage behind Shadow Warrior 2.

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 34.3%, Ninja 23.8% ★, Hack and Slash 17.1%, First-Person 8.9%, Action 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: While it's much more precision-focused, its first-person cyber-ninja swordplay and movement appeal directly to the ninja side of Shadow Warrior 2.

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 27.2%, Gore 24.2%, Co-op 16%, Action 11.9%, Shooter 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Another demon-filled FPS with heavy metal energy, co-op support, and a focus on blasting through grotesque hordes at high speed.

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: FPS 46.1%, Shooter 23.3%, First-Person 15.3%, Action 12.5%, Singleplayer 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers high-speed, ability-heavy FPS combat with upgrade choices and constant forward momentum, echoing Shadow Warrior 2's more modern action feel.

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: FPS 50.1%, Shooter 25.9%, Action 11.2%, First-Person 11%, Singleplayer 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: This magical roguelite FPS captures the seed game's fantasy combat and fast arena rhythm, just with spellcasting replacing swords.

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 27.4%, Gore 23.4%, Co-op 16.6%, Action 7.4%, Comedy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its co-op-friendly, gore-soaked horde shooting captures the dumb-fun, high-body-count side of Shadow Warrior 2 very well.

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 39.5%, Gore 23.5%, Shooter 15.4%, Action 9.2%, Multiplayer 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers absurdly fast first-person combat with blades, guns, mobility, and nonstop excess, making it a great fit despite the cyberpunk setting.

Slay to the rhythm of metal and vengeance on an infernal journey through the eight Hells. Make them fear the beat. Metal: Hellsinger is a rhythm FPS bursting with demons, badass weapons, and heavy metal music.

Why similar: FPS 34.4%, Demons 24.4%, Shooter 16.9%, First-Person 10%, Action 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: This is another demon-slaying FPS built around speed, aggression, and style, with an over-the-top tone that should click with Shadow Warrior fans.

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: Gore 44.6%, FPS 33.3%, Shooter 9.8%, First-Person 6.2%, Action 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its stylish, hyper-aggressive combat and emphasis on movement, combos, and point-blank violence echo Shadow Warrior 2's most frantic moments.

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 43.8%, Shooter 23%, First-Person 14.9%, Action 12.1%, Adventure 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: If the supernatural side of Shadow Warrior 2 appealed to you, this offers imaginative magical weapons and ferocious old-school fantasy FPS combat.

Immortal Redneck is a FPS set in Egypt with rogue-lite elements. Frantic gameplay, twitch controls and an arcade-style feel meet randomly generated dungeons, a complete skill tree, permanent death and 9 classes with different traits.

Why similar: FPS 59.9%, Shooter 14.9%, Action 9.7%, First-Person 7.7%, Funny 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its speedy roguelite gunplay, upgrade loops, and arcade-style flow make it a good fit for players who enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2's nonstop combat pacing.

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 23.6%, Co-op 16.5%, Gore 16.1%, Comedy 9.4%, Multiplayer 8.9%

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 52.5%, Comedy 12.4%, First-Person 11.3%, Action 6.8%, Co-op 6.1%

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 30.7%, Co-op 17.5%, Gore 11.8%, Action 10.6%, Shooter 10.6%

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 32.7%, FPS 14.8%, Co-op 12.4%, Multiplayer 9.9%, Shooter 9.2%

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 22.5% ★, Shooter 6.5%, Action 6.4%

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 18.5%, Demons 14.5%, Open World 14.3%, Comedy 12%, Action 9%

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 55.1% ★, Co-op 17.6%, Gore 8.8%, Multiplayer 8%, Action 6.3%

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 29.2%, Co-op 23.6%, Multiplayer 13.5%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 11%

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

Why similar: Gore 23.9%, Co-op 22%, FPS 14.8%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.5%

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 29.9%, Open World 27.9%, Hack and Slash 18.5%, Action 11.3%, Multiplayer 6.9%

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 26.5% ★, FPS 11.1%, Co-op 10.4%, Loot 8.9%, Multiplayer 6.3%

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 31.1%, Hack and Slash 23.7%, Multiplayer 16.3%, Action 15.2%, Loot 12.2%

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%, Shooter 10.4%, Action 8.5%, First-Person 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 25.8%, First-Person 20.5%, Parkour 18.3%, Action 15.8%, Open World 13.4%

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 37.1%, Multiplayer 17.1%, Comedy 15.8%, Action 7.6%, Gore 7.3%

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 38.7% ★, Hack and Slash 20.7%, Co-op 11.9%, Loot 9.5%, Action 9.3%

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 29.1%, Ninja 23.8% ★, Hack and Slash 18.9%, Gore 13.3%, First-Person 6.7%

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 23.4%, Co-op 21%, Hack and Slash 16%, Demons 15.1%, Multiplayer 9.8%

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 9.7%, First-Person 6.2%

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 25.4%, Co-op 24.2%, Gore 24.1%, Shooter 8.3%, Action 8%

Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month February 2002!

Why similar: FPS 28.2%, Gore 22.7%, Co-op 12.9%, Action 9.8%, Shooter 7.8%

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 28.2%, FPS 20.1%, Co-op 13.6%, Action 9.9%, Multiplayer 8.2%

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a new stand-alone expansion to the world of the classic FPS series. Join the fight against Notorious Mental on a journey through the wild lands of Russia, and find your way through this lost chapter of Sam Stone's adventures.

Why similar: FPS 21.6%, Co-op 15.8%, Shooter 15.7%, Demons 14%, First-Person 10.3%

POSTAL 4: No Regerts is a satirical and outrageous comedic open world first person shooter and the long-awaited true sequel to what’s been fondly dubbed as "The Worst Game Ever™", POSTAL 2!

Why similar: Gore 28.1%, FPS 15.3%, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Comedy 8.9%, Open World 8.6%

Bright Memory is a lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by one-man development studio FYQD using Unreal Engine. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: FPS 22.2%, Hack and Slash 20.5%, Shooter 11.5%, Gore 11.3%, Open World 9.7%

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 27%, Co-op 25.6%, Multiplayer 13.7%, Shooter 9.6%, FPS 8.6%

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

Why similar: Looter Shooter 48.8% ★, Co-op 15.7%, Gore 8.3%, Loot 6.9%, Multiplayer 6.8%

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 29.7%, Gore 20.5%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Action 11.1%, Shooter 10.3%

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: Gore 27.1%, FPS 23%, Demons 17.8%, Shooter 15%, First-Person 8%