Games Like Shadow Warrior 3: Definitive Edition

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: Ninja 20.9% ★, Gore 20.3%, FPS 20.2%, Demons 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: As the direct predecessor, it offers a deeper looter-shooter experience while maintaining the series' signature humor and melee-ranged hybrid combat.

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 26%, Gore 22.4%, Demons 19.9%, Shooter 12.5%, First-Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive arena-shooter experience that mirrors the high-speed movement and resource-management combat loop of Shadow Warrior 3.

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 36.4%, Arena Shooter 18.3%, Shooter 17.3%, Gore 15.2%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane movement shooter that features a chainsaw leg and extreme speed, matching the chaotic energy of Shadow Warrior 3.

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: Ninja 33.9% ★, First-Person 28%, Action 16.8%, Shooter 14.6%, Adventure 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the ninja-inspired aesthetic and high-speed, one-hit-kill movement gameplay found in the Shadow Warrior series.

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: Arena Shooter 37.6%, FPS 33.7%, Shooter 11.9%, First-Person 7.7%, Colorful 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: It offers unparalleled movement mechanics and a hyper-fast, stylish combat system that rewards aggressive play and weapon switching.

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 26%, Gore 24.4%, Shooter 18.7%, Destruction 12.4%, First-Person 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers intense, cinematic gunplay and fluid movement mechanics that feel like a modern evolution of classic arena shooters.

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 29.6%, Gore 27.9%, Shooter 12.9%, Action 9.1%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game focuses on creative, over-the-top kills and skill-based combat that aligns perfectly with the tone of Shadow Warrior 3.

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 18.6%, Demons 16.1%, Cinematic 14.1%, Shooter 11.1%, Dark Fantasy 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This rhythm-based FPS captures the same adrenaline-fueled, heavy-metal intensity and fast-paced combat flow.

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 38.4%, Gore 19%, Shooter 17.1%, Action 12.7%, First-Person 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A short, cinematic experience that seamlessly blends sword-slashing melee combat with fast-paced shooting mechanics.

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 29%, Gore 27%, Shooter 14.5%, Arena Shooter 12.4%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers massive-scale arena battles against hordes of enemies, mirroring the chaotic, high-density combat of Shadow Warrior 3.

An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

Why similar: FPS 34.1%, Destruction 28.1%, Shooter 18.7%, First-Person 11.7%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, single-player FPS that emphasizes fluid movement, wall-running, and acrobatic gunplay in a destructible environment.

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: Arena Shooter 25.6%, FPS 18.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.1%, Shooter 11.8%, First-Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced arena shooter that features a strong sense of style and unique, powerful weaponry that rewards constant movement.

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 35.8%, Ninja 19.2% ★, Gore 16.5%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that started it all, providing the foundation for the series' unique blend of humor and action.

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 35.1%, Shooter 16%, Gore 14.3%, Demons 10.6%, First-Person 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, fast-paced shooter that captures the feeling of unstoppable power and explosive gore in a retro-inspired package.

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: Shooter 50.9%, Action 27.6%, Gore 17.4%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: This game defined the high-speed, sliding-combat genre and remains a benchmark for fast-paced action shooters.

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 22.2%, Gore 20.7%, Shooter 20.4%, First-Person 11.5%, Atmospheric 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, stylized shooter that embraces absurdity and chaotic, high-speed arena combat.

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 40.4%, Gore 22.7%, Shooter 14.8%, Arena Shooter 7.7%, Action 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic boomer-shooter that emphasizes high-speed movement and satisfying, gore-filled combat.

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: Demons 36.5%, Gore 33.5%, Shooter 17%, Action 8.6%, Adventure 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: While third-person, it shares the same over-the-top, action-heavy tone and emphasis on melee-ranged hybrid combat.

Experience the single-player experience from the iconic first-person shooter, Crysis 3, optimized to take advantage of today's hardware in Crysis 3 Remastered.

Why similar: FPS 45.3%, Shooter 28.6%, First-Person 14.8%, Action 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers high-fidelity, fast-paced action with a focus on mobility and powerful weaponry.

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 38.5%, Gore 24.4%, Shooter 18.3%, First-Person 12.3%, Action 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, retro-styled shooter that features excellent level design and fast-paced combat mechanics.

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: Demons 27.7%, Gore 19.1%, Shooter 16.3%, Dark 13.7%, Action 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: Matches the irreverent, action-heavy tone and unique character-driven narrative style of the Shadow Warrior series.

The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced co-op action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?

Why similar: FPS 19.9%, Gore 19.2%, Demons 16.3%, Shooter 14.9%, Realistic 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arena shooter that focuses on unique, powerful weapons and fast-paced movement through confined spaces.

Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets.

Why similar: Gore 40.6%, Dark Fantasy 29.5%, Action 23.8%, Adventure 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pure arcade-style shooter that focuses on relentless, over-the-top violence and stylish action.

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: FPS 35.3%, Shooter 20.6%, Gore 17%, First-Person 11.2%, Dark 9%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines tactical movement with fast-paced, punchy gunplay that feels both modern and nostalgic.

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: Arena Shooter 22%, FPS 18.1%, Demons 17.1%, Gore 15.6%, Shooter 14.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, modern boomer shooter that features intense combat and a wide variety of destructive weapons.

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

Why similar: FPS 16.7%, Demons 15.1%, Cinematic 12.6%, Gore 11.7%, Dragons 11.3% ★

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 35.5%, Arena Shooter 24.4%, Shooter 19%, First-Person 10.4%, Atmospheric 6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterfully crafted movement shooter that emphasizes speed, agility, and a dark, atmospheric aesthetic.

Classic First Person Shooter style game. Like the good old days. An action game focused on speed, gore, guns, and metal music. Inspired by the 90s’ classics with modern visuals and audio!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.1%, Gore 18.8%, FPS 17.8%, Demons 12.4%, Shooter 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A pure, high-speed, gore-filled arena shooter that strips away the fluff to focus entirely on combat.

Bloodshed is a Roguelite Survivors FPS; an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action!

Why similar: Arena Shooter 21.1%, FPS 15.8%, Demons 13.8%, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Shooter 9.7%

Return to an apocalyptic Earth in Darksiders III, a hack-n-slash Action Adventure where players assume the role of FURY in her quest to hunt down and dispose of the Seven Deadly Sins. The most enigmatic of the Four Horsemen, FURY must bring balance to the forces that now ravage Earth.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.5%, Gore 20.7%, Action 17%, Adventure 13.9%, Atmospheric 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Features intense, action-heavy combat with a focus on melee prowess and fluid movement in a dark fantasy setting.

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

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 18.7%, Shooter 17.1%, Demons 15%, Dark 12.8%, First-Person 11.4%

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 37%, Gore 22.4%, Ninja 16.7% ★, Shooter 10.4%, Action 6.7%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Ninja 43.3% ★, Gore 35%, Action 10.4%, Adventure 7.2%, Dark 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 44.4%, Shooter 18.5%, Action 12.3%, Gore 11.5%, First-Person 8%

The classic first person shooter from Crytek is back with the action-packed gameplay, sandbox world, and thrilling epic battles you loved the first time around – now with remastered graphics optimized for a new generation of hardware.

Why similar: FPS 30.8%, Shooter 19.5%, Cinematic 17.8%, Realistic 8.6%, Action 7.7%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Gore 44%, Ninja 35.3% ★, Action 11.3%, Adventure 9.5%

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: Ninja 39.8% ★, Action 21.2%, Demons 17%, Dark Fantasy 16.9%, Atmospheric 5%

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Ninja 47.4% ★, Gore 29.3%, Action 14.2%, Adventure 9.1%

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

Why similar: FPS 33.1%, Gore 25.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Dark 10.4%, Action 6.9%

3 high speed ninja action titles are now available in one package!

Why similar: Ninja 42.7% ★, Gore 36.7%, Action 12.4%, Adventure 8.2%

In the third game in the dark samurai action RPG series Nioh, you will need to use both Samurai and Ninja combat styles in your battles against formidable yokai as you explore a thrilling open field.

Why similar: Ninja 39.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 27.9%, Action 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.2%, Fantasy 9.3%

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 37.9%, Gore 23.5%, Shooter 15.7%, Action 9.6%, First-Person 8.7%

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 29.7%, Gore 23.8%, Shooter 19.3%, First-Person 11.3%, Action 8.9%

Harness the power of a mystical boomerang to fling yourself through the air in this acrobatic arena shooter. Slice, fly, and blast through swarms of evil creatures on an abandoned island with a cryptic past. Stay agile or meet your doom.

Why similar: Arena Shooter 33.8%, Ninja 20.5% ★, FPS 16.7%, First-Person 9.7%, Shooter 8.1%

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: FPS 26%, Demons 19.2%, Gore 18.8%, Shooter 15.2%, First-Person 9.3%

Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.

Why similar: FPS 38.2%, Demons 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 14.9%, Shooter 13.5%, First-Person 8.6%

Tokyo's population has vanished, and deadly supernatural forces prowl the streets. Use an arsenal of elemental abilities to unravel the truth behind the disappearance and save Tokyo.

Why similar: First-Person 28.1%, FPS 27.6%, Atmospheric 15%, Action 12.1%, Realistic 11.3%

Relive the legendary single-player campaign from the classic first-person shooter, Crysis 2, optimized for today's hardware in Crysis 2 Remastered.

Why similar: FPS 43.5%, Shooter 28.5%, First-Person 15.6%, Action 12.5%

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 58.8%, First-Person 24.3%, Action 9.3%, Funny 7.6%

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 46.7%, Shooter 22.2%, Action 15.1%, Adventure 9.4%, First-Person 6.5%

Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and unearthly abilities, and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel.

Why similar: FPS 35.3%, Shooter 18.1%, First-Person 14%, Dark 11.8%, Atmospheric 9.2%

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

Why similar: Gore 24.6%, FPS 22.1%, Arena Shooter 14.7%, Demons 10.7%, Shooter 10.5%

Experience an epic action-adventure story set in feudal Japan! Become a lethal shinobi assassin and powerful legendary samurai as you explore a beautiful open world in a time of chaos.

Why similar: Ninja 49.3% ★, Cinematic 28.7%, Action 11.6%, Adventure 10.4%

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 35.7%, Gore 17.5%, Shooter 13.8%, Action 9.7%, First-Person 9.3%

Immortals of Aveum is a single-player first person magic shooter that tells the story of Jak as he joins an elite order of battlemages to save a world on the edge of abyss.

Why similar: FPS 34.6%, Dragons 17.7% ★, Action 11.3%, Adventure 10.4%, Shooter 9.9%

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: Ninja 45.7% ★, First-Person 28.4%, Action 16.5%, Adventure 9.4%

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 47.5% ★, Gore 25.9%, Demons 10.9%, Action 9.4%, Adventure 6.3%

Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.

Why similar: FPS 31.7%, Gore 21.3%, Shooter 16.8%, First-Person 11%, Colorful 8%

Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.

Why similar: FPS 24%, Shooter 14.9%, Dark Fantasy 13%, Gore 10.7%, Action 9.9%