Games Like Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

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: Classic 35.7% ★, FPS 21.3%, Boomer Shooter 9.1% ★, Gore 8.3%, Retro 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: The quintessential 90s shooter that defined the Build Engine's potential for interactivity and personality.

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: Classic 21.7% ★, FPS 20.4%, Boomer Shooter 16.7% ★, Retro 8.2%, Gore 8%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard of the boomer shooter revival, perfectly capturing the speed and atmosphere of 90s classics.

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 28.6%, Boomer Shooter 23.6% ★, Retro 10.5%, Old School 10.2%, Shooter 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in modernizing the Build Engine, offering satisfying gunplay and dense, interconnected levels.

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 30%, Boomer Shooter 23.8% ★, Retro 11.1%, Gore 10.6%, Classic 9.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: A modern shooter that blends retro aesthetics with visceral, high-fidelity gore and modern particle effects.

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 27.2%, Boomer Shooter 25% ★, Old School 11.7%, Shooter 8.7%, Gore 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, tactical shooter that emphasizes environmental interaction and satisfying, punchy combat.

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 36.8%, Classic 25.7% ★, Gore 9.6%, Shooter 6.5%, Old School 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same arcade-style 'horde' combat philosophy and sense of humor as the original Shadow Warrior.

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 27.9%, Boomer Shooter 21.3% ★, Old School 13.9%, Shooter 10%, Retro 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fantasy FPS that captures the movement and exploration spirit of classic shooters with a unique magical arsenal.

Developed by id Software, and originally released in 1993 and 1994, the definitive, newly enhanced versions of DOOM + DOOM II are available as a combined product.

Why similar: Classic 40.5% ★, FPS 20.7%, Boomer Shooter 8.2% ★, Gore 5.6%, Old School 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: The foundational experience for the entire genre, essential for understanding the roots of the retro FPS movement.

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 34.9%, Boomer Shooter 24.6% ★, Gore 9.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Retro 8%

Why You'll Like It: An ultra-fast, movement-heavy shooter that pushes the 'one-man army' archetype to its absolute limit.

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 35.7%, Ninja 19.4% ★, Gore 16.7%, Shooter 12.2%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, arena-focused evolution of the series that emphasizes mobility and over-the-top combat finishers.

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 31.1%, Boomer Shooter 23.1% ★, Gore 19%, Retro 6.9%, Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, hyper-aggressive shooter that rewards speed and precision with a deep, skill-based combat system.

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: Classic 42.7% ★, FPS 23.7%, Boomer Shooter 6.2% ★, Gore 5.9%, Shooter 5%

Why You'll Like It: The 3D pioneer that established the movement and speed standards for all subsequent arena-style shooters.

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: FPS 31.7%, Boomer Shooter 16.3% ★, Retro 14.2%, Gore 9.3%, Old School 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: An authentic 90s-style shooter that nails the bleak, atmospheric aesthetic of the era.

Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.

Why similar: Classic 35.9% ★, FPS 19.7%, Boomer Shooter 9.1% ★, Gore 8%, Retro 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric, classic-style shooter that features some of the most unique level design in the franchise.

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: FPS 23.7%, Boomer Shooter 19.4% ★, Classic 11.4% ★, Retro 9.2%, Gore 9%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, atmospheric shooter built on the original Quake engine that captures the gritty feel of 90s dark fantasy.

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 30.6%, Boomer Shooter 24.1% ★, Gore 13.5%, Retro 9.9%, Old School 9%

Why You'll Like It: A love letter to 90s shooters that incorporates satisfying RPG-lite progression and diverse weapon upgrades.

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

Why similar: Classic 36.2% ★, FPS 23.7%, Gore 16.7%, Shooter 6.2%, Boomer Shooter 5.3% ★

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on arena-based combat and satisfying, high-impact weapon feedback against massive waves of enemies.

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: FPS 28.8%, Boomer Shooter 18.3% ★, Gore 12.4%, Old School 11%, Shooter 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly polished, tactical shooter built on the GZDoom engine that emphasizes smart AI and environmental destruction.

You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.

Why similar: Classic 39.7% ★, FPS 24.8%, Boomer Shooter 9.7% ★, Gore 5.4%, Shooter 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi shooter that refined the genre's pacing and introduced more cohesive level progression.

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 28.5%, Classic 20.7% ★, Gore 18.4%, Shooter 7.9%, Comedy 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers the massive-scale combat and arcade-like intensity that fans of classic shooters crave.

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 25.9%, Boomer Shooter 24.2% ★, Shooter 9%, Gore 7.6%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: Classic fantasy-themed shooters that share the same engine DNA and level design philosophy as the early Build Engine games.

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: FPS 32.6%, Boomer Shooter 20.8% ★, Retro 12.7%, Old School 12.1%, Shooter 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: Combines classic FPS mechanics with light RPG elements and a unique, dark fantasy atmosphere.

The evil Empire is currently creating a doomsday army behind a veil of secrecy. However, they are no match for the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division. Your mission is to infiltrate the Empire and put an end to their plans for terror and domination.

Why similar: FPS 25.7%, Boomer Shooter 20.1% ★, Classic 15% ★, Shooter 9.4%, Old School 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful remaster of a classic 90s shooter that pioneered verticality and storytelling in the genre.

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: FPS 27.9%, Ninja 26.6% ★, Gore 18.1%, Shooter 7.8%, Comedy 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A more modern, looter-shooter take on the series that retains the signature humor and fast-paced swordplay.

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: FPS 27.8%, Boomer Shooter 25.4% ★, Shooter 12.5%, Retro 11.5%, Old School 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, gory, and highly kinetic arena shooter that rewards aggressive playstyles.

Supplice is a stylish throwback shooter inspired by the mid-90s FPS glory days and the legendary Doom modding community. Mixing the retro stylings of 90s era shooters with colorful graphics and frantic gameplay, it creates an experience that's ever so familiar but also exciting and fresh.

Why similar: FPS 32.8%, Boomer Shooter 28.3% ★, Retro 12.4%, Shooter 9.4%, 1990's 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the Doom-style shooter that features a distinct sci-fi aesthetic and challenging combat encounters.

The King arrives with an arsenal of over-the-top weapons, giant explosions and pure unadulterated fun!

Why similar: FPS 40.9%, Classic 16.2% ★, Shooter 7.5%, Gore 6.5%, Action 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A thematic continuation of the 90s shooter archetype that maintains the irreverent, over-the-top personality of its predecessor.

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 33.7%, Gore 15.5%, Ninja 10.9% ★, Classic 8.1% ★, Comedy 7.6%

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: Classic 40.9% ★, FPS 26.6%, Shooter 6.3%, Action 5.4%, Old School 5.1%

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: Classic 37.7% ★, FPS 20.1%, Ninja 8.4% ★, Gore 7.8%, Retro 5.6%

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: Classic 45% ★, FPS 26.4%, Gore 7.4%, Shooter 4.9%, Action 4.6%

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: Classic 39.7% ★, FPS 25.4%, Gore 9.3%, Action 5.1%, Shooter 4.9%

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 36.1%, Gore 12.5%, Boomer Shooter 12.5% ★, Old School 11.1%, Shooter 6.4%

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 27%, Classic 18.5% ★, Gore 17.7%, Action 7.8%, Violent 7.3%

The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.

Why similar: Classic 44.3% ★, FPS 30%, Gore 5.5%, Shooter 5%, 1990's 4.2%

SiN: Reloaded is a completely remastered experience of the 1998 shooter. This diamond-in-the-rough, story-driven FPS features memorable characters, horrific enemies, and a devastating arsenal that pushed the Quake II Engine to its limits. Now with remastered graphics and overhauled control schemes.

Why similar: FPS 32.9%, Classic 13% ★, Shooter 12.2%, Gore 11.2%, Action 8.4%

SiN: Gold (1998) has returned! Free update for original owners!

Why similar: Action 22.3%, FPS 22.3%, Classic 22.1% ★, Boomer Shooter 10.5% ★, Shooter 6.9%

Includes original Blood II: The Chosen and add-on package The Nightmare LevelsAn immersive atmosphere full of dark humor and exciting actionFour playable characters and wide variety of weapons

Why similar: Classic 33.1% ★, FPS 25.4%, Gore 10.5%, Shooter 9.2%, Action 8%

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 39.7%, Classic 21.9% ★, Gore 16.2%, Action 10%, Shooter 6.4%

The Apogee Throwback Pack is a collection of four classic Apogee Software titles all in one kick ass package. Blast your way across the galaxy as British Special Agent Blake Stone in "Aliens of Gold" and "Planet Strike", then take on an ancient evil menace as the H.U.N.T in "Rise of the Triad".

Why similar: FPS 23.6%, Gore 12.9%, Boomer Shooter 12.9% ★, Retro 9.3%, Old School 8.7%

The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!

Why similar: FPS 31%, Boomer Shooter 25.3% ★, Shooter 10.4%, Old School 7.8%, Comedy 6.2%

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: Classic 57.2% ★, FPS 20.7%, Retro 6.2%, 1990's 5%, Action 3.5%

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 31.2%, Classic 27.3% ★, Gore 9.8%, Comedy 8.1%, Shooter 6.7%

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 62.1%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 14.5%, First-Person 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

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: Boomer Shooter 22.5% ★, FPS 20.6%, Old School 11.5%, Gore 11.1%, Retro 9.6%

POSTAL Redux is a high definition remake of the classic dark and surreal twin-stick isometric shooter. Take control of The POSTAL Dude as he fights to survive in a world gone mad with violence.

Why similar: Gore 44.2%, Violent 18.4%, Shooter 15.5%, Dark Humor 11.1%, Action 7.4%

You are part of an elite group of operatives called HUNT (High-risk United Nations Taskforce), and you must stop a maniac cult leader from killing millions of people. You are equipped with high-tech weaponry and magical instruments that defy description to invade the monastery and stop the madness.

Why similar: FPS 18.8%, Boomer Shooter 13.1% ★, Classic 12.6% ★, Gore 11.6%, Old School 7.3%

World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.

Why similar: Classic 32.1% ★, FPS 19.5%, Gore 8.9%, Old School 8.4%, Retro 7.3%

PowerSlave Exhumed is a KEX Engine port of the classic console game perfectly blending both the PlayStation & Saturn versions

Why similar: FPS 40.9%, Shooter 14.3%, Old School 13.4%, Boomer Shooter 10% ★, Action 7.3%

The critically-acclaimed and award-winning FPS franchise is back! Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer action, Painkiller Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end...

Why similar: FPS 39%, Gore 23.5%, Action 10.8%, Shooter 8.2%, Boomer Shooter 8% ★

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: FPS 23.3%, Gore 14.8%, Boomer Shooter 13.6% ★, Old School 8.8%, Retro 7.7%

The Citadel is a brutal first person shooter, and a love letter to classic games such as Marathon, Doom and Wolfenstein 3d. Descend into the depths of a dark citadel, and fight through 6 Episodes and 30 levels of action packed with 6 challenging bosses. Go forth, Martyr.

Why similar: FPS 29.4%, Gore 14.8%, Boomer Shooter 11.2% ★, Old School 11.2%, Retro 10.3%

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: Boomer Shooter 28.1% ★, FPS 27.8%, Retro 8.8%, Old School 8%, Gore 7.4%

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 35.9%, Gore 21.4%, Violent 8.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Action 8%

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 46.1%, Gore 18.1%, Comedy 7.9%, Old School 7.7%, Action 7.2%