Games Like Shadow Warrior

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: Swordplay 22.1% ★, FPS 17.6%, Gore 16.7%, Ninja 10.9% ★, Hack and Slash 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It is the most direct follow-up, keeping the same katana-meets-guns combat, demon-slaying, and Lo Wang humor while expanding the arsenal and spectacle.

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: FPS 30.7%, Gore 21.7%, Ninja 10.8% ★, Action 8.4%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: This sequel pushes the reboot’s fast first-person combat even further with grappling, finishers, and even more over-the-top arena action.

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 33.9%, Gore 14.8%, Ninja 10.9% ★, Classic 7.9% ★, Comedy 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: As the original game that inspired the reboot, it delivers the same wisecracking tone, supernatural enemies, and breakneck FPS carnage in retro form.

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 33.5%, Gore 25.4%, Great Soundtrack 8.7%, Demons 8.2%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its demon-filled push-forward combat, brutal finishers, and nonstop momentum make it one of the closest modern matches for Shadow Warrior’s feel.

Hard Reset Redux is an action-packed and hardcore single-player shooter which embraces the best qualities that the genre has it offer. It includes over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies, great weapon variety, a challenging campaign and a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting.

Why similar: FPS 56.8%, Action 21.1%, Shooter 10.9%, First-Person 5.1%, Adventure 4.4%

Why You'll Like It: Made by the same studio, it shares Shadow Warrior’s hyper-aggressive pacing, flashy weapons, and old-school single-player shooter structure.

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: FPS 30.9%, Gore 27.7%, Action 10.9%, Comedy 10.3%, First-Person 6%

Why You'll Like It: It matches Shadow Warrior’s irreverent attitude and rewards creative, brutally stylish FPS kills in every encounter.

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 39.6%, Gore 20.6%, Comedy 9%, Old School 8.6%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Like Shadow Warrior, it is a modern throwback shooter built around speed, absurd weapons, gore, and gleefully dumb 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 40.6%, Gore 23.4%, Comedy 10.6%, Action 10.1%, Old School 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the same loud, unapologetically old-school shooter rush of giant enemy hordes, big guns, and nonstop chaos.

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 35.5%, Gore 16.7%, Action 13.4%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Swordplay 9% ★

Why You'll Like It: Few games mirror Shadow Warrior’s first-person blend of sword combos, firearms, and flashy mobility as closely as this one.

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 39.8%, Gore 23.9%, Action 16%, Shooter 4.6%, First-Person 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its huge waves of monsters, gothic demon-hunting, and old-school run-and-gun intensity line up extremely well with Shadow Warrior’s action.

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 31.2%, Gore 25.6%, Great Soundtrack 11.2%, Demons 9%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: This takes the same aggressive demon-slaying loop and turns it into an even faster, more acrobatic first-person power fantasy.

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

Why similar: FPS 43.3%, Gore 31.7%, Action 10.3%, Shooter 6.5%, First-Person 5%

Why You'll Like It: It combines gunplay with supernatural powers and ultraviolent spectacle in a way that scratches a similar demonic power-fantasy itch.

Far Cry® 3: Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter.Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world.

Why similar: FPS 46.1%, Comedy 19.7%, Great Soundtrack 11.3%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its snarky humor, colorful over-the-top action, and self-aware FPS absurdity make it a great tonal match.

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 48.8%, Gore 19.4%, Action 10.5%, Shooter 9.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is another hyperviolent, high-speed FPS where mobility, gore, and stylish aggression are the whole point.

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake version of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS which was Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001 and which scored overall of 87% on Metacritic!

Why similar: FPS 43.4%, Gore 16.9%, Action 9.4%, Comedy 8.9%, Shooter 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the same relentless arcade FPS rhythm with huge enemy swarms and almost no downtime.

Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.

Why similar: FPS 45%, Gore 20.9%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 7.1%, First-Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: While more grounded, it still offers a confident single-player FPS campaign packed with brutal close-range combat and strong momentum.

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 45.2% ★, Hack and Slash 12.5%, Ninja 10.4% ★, Action 9.9%, First-Person 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: It leans harder into the blade side, but its first-person cyber-ninja swordplay and lethal speed feel very adjacent to Shadow Warrior’s best moments.

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 32.1%, Old School 13.5%, Action 12.7%, First-Person 12.4%, Shooter 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its horde-shooter chaos, explosive pacing, and goofy macho energy fit well for players who liked Shadow Warrior’s louder side.

Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.

Why similar: FPS 36.6%, Gore 32.7%, Shooter 10.7%, Action 8.6%, First-Person 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its absurdly punchy guns, vicious melee takedowns, and nonstop kinetic violence make it a strong modern fit.

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

Why similar: Gore 30.9%, FPS 29.2%, Action 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 7.3%, Classic 6.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: This classic focuses on speed, crowd-clearing, and demon-slaying excess in much the same old-school spirit.

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: FPS 40.6%, Old School 10.3%, Great Soundtrack 10%, Shooter 8.8%, Dark Humor 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Its dark monster-filled levels, fast movement, and throwback FPS design make it a natural pick for Shadow Warrior fans.

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: FPS 26.1%, Gore 23.2%, Comedy 16.7%, Action 9.7%, Shooter 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: This boomer shooter matches Shadow Warrior’s crude humor and ultraviolent, fast-moving combat surprisingly well.

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 55.2%, Great Soundtrack 13.5%, First-Person 8.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: If you mainly want more speed and gore, this turns both up to ridiculous levels with stylish score-chasing slaughter.

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 43.5%, Old School 15.4%, First-Person 12%, Shooter 11.3%, Action 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: It trades firearms for fantasy weapons, but its explosive old-school combat loop feels very close in spirit.

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 47.7%, Gore 25.5%, Action 7.8%, Shooter 7%, First-Person 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: It is a modern boomer shooter that nails the same chunky weapons, fountains of gore, and arena-style pressure.

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: FPS 44.8%, Gore 17.3%, Old School 9.2%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: This is another chunky, blood-soaked retro shooter built around momentum, oversized weapons, and nonstop carnage.

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: FPS 36.4%, Gore 27.7%, Action 12.5%, Shooter 9.5%, First-Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same forward-leaning FPS energy, mixing speed, brutal close-quarters kills, and flashy sci-fi firepower.

ELDERBORN - a Metal AF* Slasher with brutal FPP melee combat and souls-like/RPG character progression. In the times of legend, barbarian tribes need a new dark messiah. Be that merciless slayer. Uncover ancient secrets in the city of doom. Forge your own destiny! *Action Fantasy.

Why similar: Swordplay 58.4% ★, Hack and Slash 19.9%, First-Person 11.6%, Action 8.6%, Atmospheric 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Though more melee-focused, its brutal first-person sword combat and aggressive pacing strongly echo Shadow Warrior’s blade-heavy appeal.

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: FPS 43.9%, Gore 25.8%, Action 12.7%, Shooter 7.3%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Its loud, colorful first-person power fantasy and ability-enhanced gunplay deliver a similarly chaotic action rush.

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 52.3%, Comedy 19.5%, First-Person 14.5%, Action 9.9%, Funny 2.9%

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 33.6%, Action 17.7%, Gore 15%, Great Soundtrack 13.2%, Demons 11.3%

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: FPS 31.6%, Gore 28%, Comedy 9.8%, Action 8.9%, Shooter 6.4%

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30%, Gore 20.1%, Swordplay 19.4% ★, Action 16.8%, Comedy 5.6%

Brütal Legend is an action-adventure that marries visceral action combat with open-world freedom. Set in a universe somewhere between Lord of the Rings and Spinal Tap, it’s a fresh take on the action/driving genre, which in this case is full of imitation cover bands, demons intent on enslaving humanity and Heavy metal tunes.

Why similar: Comedy 32.3%, Great Soundtrack 20%, Action 19%, Hack and Slash 18.8%, Adventure 4.8%

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 35.8%, Gore 20.6%, Ninja 9.7% ★, Classic 9.1% ★, Action 7.4%

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 41.5%, Action 13.2%, Gore 10.2%, Classic 8.4% ★, Comedy 7.5%

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 35.4%, Gore 16.5%, Comedy 14%, Action 11.1%, First-Person 5.9%

6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!

Why similar: FPS 54.4%, Gore 24.2%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 6.7%, First-Person 4.8%

Jotun is a hand-drawn action-exploration game set in Norse mythology. In Jotun, you play Thora, a Viking warrior who died an inglorious death and must prove herself to the Gods to enter Valhalla. Impress the Gods!

Why similar: Action 36%, Great Soundtrack 32%, Adventure 21.6%, Singleplayer 5.4%, Atmospheric 5%

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: FPS 38.5%, Gore 16.4%, Action 10.7%, Classic 8.9% ★, Comedy 8%

Shadows of the Damned, an action-adventure road trip through hell, has been remastered at last! Get ready for a story about rock, love, and just a little bit of demon slaying.

Why similar: Gore 33.2%, Action 26.3%, Demons 19.1%, Shooter 12%, Adventure 7.5%

Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles

Why similar: Swordplay 38.4% ★, Gore 28.5%, Action 10.1%, First-Person 8.7%, FPS 8.4%

Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

Why similar: FPS 43.4%, Gore 14.5%, Classic 10.7% ★, Action 7.3%, Shooter 6.6%

The year is 1962 and the Cold War has the nation gripped by fear. A top-secret government unit called The Bureau begins investigating a series of mysterious attacks by an enemy more powerful than communism.

Why similar: Action 65.1%, Shooter 23%, Singleplayer 6.6%, Adventure 3.3%, Atmospheric 1.9%

Hell is an experiment you can't survive in Outlast, a first-person survival horror game developed by veterans of some of the biggest game franchises in history. As investigative journalist Miles Upshur, explore Mount Massive Asylum and try to survive long enough to discover its terrible secret... if you dare.

Why similar: Gore 56.3%, First-Person 22.4%, Action 11%, Adventure 3.7%, Atmospheric 3.5%

A first-person psychological horror with a strong emphasis on atmosphere and storytelling. Explore an ever-shifting Victorian mansion as a painter seeking to complete his masterpiece, even at the cost of his own sanity.

Why similar: First-Person 44.5%, Great Soundtrack 27.3%, Adventure 10.5%, Atmospheric 10.1%, Singleplayer 7.7%

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: FPS 67%, Action 14%, Shooter 8.2%, First-Person 7.2%, Old School 1.9%

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 40.4%, Gore 24.3%, Old School 10.2%, First-Person 8.2%, Shooter 7.7%

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: FPS 29.9%, Gore 28.7%, Action 13.7%, Comedy 8.2%, First-Person 5.6%

Contains full Rising Storm content as well!

Why similar: FPS 54.7%, Gore 14%, First-Person 11.4%, Action 10.3%, Shooter 7.8%

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 35.1%, Gore 19.5%, Action 11.2%, Classic 7.6% ★, Comedy 6.2%

Sanctum 2 is the sequel to the world’s first Tower Defense/FPS hybrid game. Pick from four unique character classes and embark on a mission to protect the oxygen-producing Cores from hordes of deadly aliens who are threatened by their existence.

Why similar: FPS 68.4%, Action 12%, First-Person 7.2%, Shooter 5.3%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

Serious Sam HD: The Second Encounter is a visually upgraded and fully Steam supported remake of the original high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month!

Why similar: FPS 42.3%, Gore 13.5%, Comedy 11.9%, Action 10.7%, Shooter 6.4%

Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.

Why similar: FPS 42.9%, Gore 25.6%, Action 11.5%, Shooter 8.3%, First-Person 7%

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Swordplay 34.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 18.6%, Hack and Slash 18%, Gore 9.8%, Ninja 9% ★

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

Why similar: Ninja 35.4% ★, Gore 30.7%, Action 13.4%, Hack and Slash 10.2%, Demons 5.1%

Capcom’s riveting samurai adventure returns! This version includes the original game’s intense swordplay and dramatic revenge story, plus improved controls, widescreen display, a new soundtrack, and more. Experience this enhanced version of the best-selling action-adventure classic!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Action 20.5%, Ninja 20.1% ★, Swordplay 19% ★, Classic 9.6% ★

A Psychic Odyssey Through the Minds of Misfits, Monsters, and Madmen. This classic action/adventure platformer from acclaimed developers Double Fine Productions follows the story of a young psychic named Razputin.

Why similar: Comedy 47.3%, Action 15.4%, Classic 11% ★, Great Soundtrack 8.8%, Funny 7.2%

Flash of the Blade X is a retro-inspired first-person Ninja slasher inspired by the Western Ninja boom of the 1980's. Slice and Dice your way to revenge against your former Ninja clan across several hand-crafted levels using an assortment of period-accurate weaponry.

Why similar: Swordplay 38.4% ★, FPS 19.5%, Ninja 18.1% ★, Action 6.7%, Shooter 5.6%