Games Like STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster

Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II picks up where the award-winning Dark Forces™ game left off...with even more features and firepower in dazzling 3D graphics. As Kyle Katarn, you must acquire a lightsaber and learn the ways of the Force to become a Jedi Knight.

Why similar: FPS 26.2%, Classic 15.5% ★, Sci-fi 13.2%, Space 9%, Shooter 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel expands on the narrative and mechanics of Dark Forces by introducing lightsaber combat and Force powers.

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: Boomer Shooter 39.7% ★, FPS 14.1%, Shooter 8%, Old School 7.2%, 1990's 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the gold standard for modern boomer shooters, it captures the speed and exploration-heavy level design of 90s classics.

You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

Why similar: FPS 30%, Shooter 13%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Classic 10.4% ★, Space 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical squad-based shooter that offers a grittier, more grounded perspective on the Star Wars military experience.

The Legacy of Star Wars Dark Forces™ and Star Wars® Jedi Knight lives on in the intense first-person action of Jedi Outcast.

Why similar: FPS 19.9%, Classic 16.4% ★, Sci-fi 13.3%, Shooter 9.8%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A landmark title in the series that perfectly balances first-person shooting with deep, rewarding lightsaber mechanics.

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: Boomer Shooter 27.7% ★, FPS 20.7%, Classic 11.1% ★, 1990's 8.8%, Shooter 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational sci-fi shooter that defined the genre's transition into 3D environments and fast-paced combat.

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: Boomer Shooter 49.1% ★, FPS 19.8%, Shooter 10%, Retro 5.1%, Sci-fi 3.7%

Why You'll Like It: An incredibly fast-paced, high-octane sci-fi shooter that pushes the limits of movement and weapon variety.

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: Boomer Shooter 28.3% ★, FPS 21.2%, Classic 11.7% ★, 1990's 11.1%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An essential piece of 90s shooter history that shares the same Build engine DNA and interactive level design as Dark Forces.

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 53.1% ★, FPS 14.8%, Shooter 7.2%, Old School 6.1%, Retro 5.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, modern retro-shooter that captures the heavy, industrial sci-fi aesthetic perfectly.

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: Boomer Shooter 33.3% ★, FPS 12.6%, Old School 9%, Shooter 8.6%, 1990's 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features exceptional level design and exploration that rewards players for navigating complex, atmospheric environments.

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: Boomer Shooter 33.1% ★, FPS 14.8%, Shooter 9.9%, Old School 8.2%, Sci-fi 7%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, exploration-heavy shooter with advanced AI that feels like a modern evolution of classic 90s design philosophies.

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: Boomer Shooter 53.4% ★, FPS 19%, Retro 8%, Shooter 7.4%, First-Person 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: A masterful blend of modern rendering technology and classic 90s shooter gameplay mechanics.

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: Boomer Shooter 40.5% ★, FPS 14.2%, Old School 7.2%, Shooter 7.2%, 1990's 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Built on the classic Build engine, this game offers a high-fidelity retro experience with dense, interactive levels.

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: Boomer Shooter 45.6% ★, FPS 15.9%, Retro 7%, Old School 6.6%, Shooter 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A dark, challenging shooter that utilizes the original Quake engine to create a haunting and atmospheric world.

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: Boomer Shooter 50.4% ★, FPS 15.7%, Shooter 9.7%, Old School 9.5%, First-Person 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical, physics-driven shooter that emphasizes careful movement and environmental interaction.

Prepare for terror in this ground-breaking classic old-school FPS. Following the destruction of Time you are left to battle in this horrific hellhole of multilevel interconnected missions populated by gruesome grotesque creatures.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 22.7% ★, FPS 17.5%, Shooter 10.5%, Old School 10.3%, 1990's 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty 90s shooter that features unique enemy dismemberment mechanics and distinct level design.

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: Boomer Shooter 24.6% ★, FPS 19.2%, Classic 12.6% ★, 1990's 10.3%, Old School 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive collection of the games that essentially created the first-person shooter genre.

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

Why similar: FPS 22.4%, Boomer Shooter 18.1% ★, Shooter 15.1%, Old School 10.4%, First-Person 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of retro FPS combat and Metroidvania-style exploration that feels very similar to the pacing of Dark Forces.

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: Boomer Shooter 44.4% ★, FPS 13.2%, 1990's 9.2%, Shooter 8.2%, Old School 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter that incorporates modern quality-of-life features while maintaining a classic retro feel.

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: Boomer Shooter 37.2% ★, FPS 21.1%, Retro 10.6%, Shooter 10.1%, Old School 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, atmospheric shooter that captures the distinct, bleak aesthetic of 90s Eastern European design.

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: Boomer Shooter 24% ★, FPS 16.4%, 1990's 11.2%, Classic 10.1% ★, Cult Classic 7.2% ★

Why You'll Like It: A darker, more atmospheric entry in the Doom series that focuses heavily on lighting and level design.

As Luke Skywalker and the Rebel Alliance struggle to defeat Darth Vader and the Empire, a new threat arises. Dark Prince Xizor aspires to take Darth Vader's place at the Emperor's side. As Dash Rendar, it's up to you to protect Luke and help the Alliance. May the Force be with you!

Why similar: Space 43.8%, Action 19.9%, Classic 18.9% ★, Adventure 16.2%, Singleplayer 1.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic Star Wars action game that provides a nostalgic look at the expanded universe era.

Bring In Your Bounty, Dead or Alive

Why similar: Space 25.9%, Sci-fi 23.7%, Shooter 16.6%, Combat 11.6%, Action 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action game that offers a different, but equally compelling, perspective on the Star Wars underworld.

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: Boomer Shooter 34.5% ★, FPS 14.3%, 1990's 10.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Old School 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic, high-speed shooter that focuses on explosive weaponry and vertical level design.

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 25.8%, Boomer Shooter 19.8% ★, Classic 14.6% ★, Shooter 9.4%, Old School 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A quintessential Build engine shooter known for its interactive environments and fast-paced combat.

Hailed as the original FPS-RPG game that spawned countless imitators, Strife: Veteran Edition is a love letter to the classic from 1996.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 28.5% ★, FPS 21.3%, Classic 12.9% ★, 1990's 11.5%, Retro 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique retro shooter that incorporates RPG elements and a branching narrative structure.

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: Boomer Shooter 32.7% ★, FPS 14.9%, Shooter 10%, Old School 8%, Exploration 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A deep, exploration-heavy shooter that features complex level layouts and a unique fantasy-tech aesthetic.

Scavengers from all over the galaxy have come to a dead Earth to loot the remains of the technology that can found in underground tunnels. You must fight your way past the scum of the universe. As you prepare for deadly combat, you are going to quickly learn that the future is... Forsaken!

Why similar: FPS 35%, Classic 23.9% ★, Action 16.4%, Adventure 12.4%, Retro 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique 6-degree-of-freedom shooter that offers a distinct, disorienting, and exciting sci-fi experience.

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: Boomer Shooter 42.9% ★, FPS 14.4%, 1990's 8.5%, Shooter 7.9%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, high-quality shooter built on the Doom engine that emphasizes exploration and sci-fi world-building.

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: Boomer Shooter 43.5% ★, FPS 13.6%, Shooter 9%, 1990's 8.4%, Exploration 5%

Behind a veil of secrecy the evil Empire is creating a doomsday army - one that, if finished, will become the final cog in the Empire's arsenal of terror and domination. Your Mission? Join the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division, infiltrate the Empire.

Why similar: FPS 24.7%, Classic 13% ★, Boomer Shooter 11.7% ★, Shooter 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.3%

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 23%, Boomer Shooter 19% ★, Classic 13.9% ★, Shooter 9.3%, 1990's 9%

Lock and load into the Starship Troopers universe and join the Mobile Infantry in the most realistic depiction of war ever made! Experience an original story in this action-packed, first-person retro shooter. Would you like to know more?

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 46.3% ★, Sci-fi 9.6%, FPS 7.7%, 1990's 7.6%, Shooter 7.4%

Wizordum is a retro FPS that puts you in the role of a Mage on a quest to track down the source of Chaos. With a wide arsenal of spells and magic items, battle your way through the world of Terrabruma in this unique blend of classic 90s shooters and modern gaming elements.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 43.8% ★, FPS 16.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Exploration 7.1%, Old School 7%

It is five years after Kyle's victory over the seven dark Jedi. Invading Imperial forces advance upon a quiet Rebel outpost, interrupting Kyle's training of a brave new Jedi, Mara Jade. First introduced in Timothy Zahn's award-winning Star Wars novel, Heir to the Empire, Mara Jade blends her past experiences as a one time smuggler and...

Why similar: FPS 25.9%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 12.3%, Classic 11.1% ★

Desecrators is a retro FPS inspired by '90s six-degrees-of-freedom shooters. Plunder your way through the galaxy to destructive weapons and technology powerful enough to take on the ultimate heist: The legendary vaults of the Galactic Treasury.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 34.2% ★, 1990's 10.5%, FPS 9.7%, Shooter 9.6%, Old School 9.4%

Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.

Why similar: FPS 23.5%, Classic 20.4% ★, Sci-fi 12.5%, Space 12%, Shooter 11.5%

A game that will show gamers the deepest, darkest side of the Force in a story that puts them on a collision course with Luke Skywalker himself.

Why similar: Sci-fi 30.1%, Action 19.1%, Story Rich 16%, Space 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Explore and fight your way through a crashed human spaceship infested with relentless hordes of aliens as you become more powerful with exciting weapon upgrades and powerups in this retro inspired first-person shooter.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 36.3% ★, FPS 14.5%, Shooter 8.9%, Space 7.4%, Exploration 6.6%

The Imperial Navy is called upon to eradicate the last of the rebellion and restore law and order. As an Imperial navy starfighter pilot, you will safeguard imperiled lives thoughout the galaxy. Join the Emperor's cause in eliminating the Rebel uprising as the Empire strikes back!

Why similar: Space 58.1%, Action 23.8%, Classic 13.7% ★, Singleplayer 4.4%

Extraneum is an old-school, sci-fi single-player first person shooter with an emphasis on exploration and secret hunting. Fight your way through biohacked monstrosities and stop their progress before they take control of the entire world.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 39.8% ★, FPS 13.7%, 1990's 10.1%, Shooter 8.2%, First-Person 6.5%

Command or corrupt an entire galaxy in the definitive Star Wars strategy collection. It is a time of galactic civil war. Will you take up the reins of the Rebellion, assume control of the Empire, or rule the Star Wars Underworld?

Why similar: Space 43.3%, Sci-fi 26.8%, Classic 11.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 6.2%, Action 4.6%

Play the classic STAR WARS™ Battlefront games, online and offline in this definitive collection.

Why similar: FPS 20.5%, Space 17.7%, Shooter 14.5%, Old School 14%, Sci-fi 12.1%

It is a time of great rejoicing in the galaxy. Luke Skywalker, with the help of Wedge Antilles, has blown up the Death Star. But there is little time to celebrate. The mighty Empire is gathering strength for a determined, all-out assault on the Rebel forces.

Why similar: Classic 30.6% ★, Sci-fi 21.9%, Space 19.2%, Action 14.8%, 1990's 11.5%

Against the overwhelming might of the Empire stands a small but growing Rebel Alliance. Scattered resistance groups are uniting and what is needed most now are Starfighter pilots. Will you join their struggle to end this tyranny and become a hero of the Rebellion?

Why similar: Space 44.8%, Action 21.2%, 1990's 11.7%, Classic 9.4% ★, Sci-fi 8.7%

So.... got what it takes to be a X Slayer?!?... 7 weapons, blood and gore, twisted music by Seepage & Psyko Syndikate, and maps where you can blow up everything. its awesome. started making it in 1998 in high school with my friend and now im 37, so i have life experience now.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 32.3% ★, FPS 14.8%, 1990's 13.4%, Shooter 10.7%, Retro 8.5%

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: Boomer Shooter 42.7% ★, FPS 16.9%, Shooter 9.2%, First-Person 7.5%, Retro 5.4%

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: FPS 18.5%, 1990's 13.8%, Old School 11.4%, Shooter 11%, Classic 10.1% ★

ake your T16 through Beggar's Canyon...Then dodge asteroids and blast TIE fighters in a deep space rumble... tackle a fleet of menacing AT-ATs on the icy tundra of Hoth...and ultimately annihilate Vader and the evil Empire with a kamikaze trench run on the infamous Death Star.

Why similar: Classic 35.5% ★, 1990's 33.7%, Action 30.8%

Years into a brutal lockdown, a once-thriving city lies in ruins, abandoned by its government and overrun by vicious, mindless infected. Grab your hammer, collect your nerves and enter the mayhem.

Why similar: Boomer Shooter 44.5% ★, FPS 14.8%, Shooter 9.5%, Exploration 7.2%, First-Person 6%

As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival against an unrelenting enemy, you may discover that the only way to defeat them...is to become one of them.

Why similar: FPS 35.1%, Shooter 15%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Boomer Shooter 10.6% ★, Classic 9.7% ★

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 44.1% ★, FPS 11.7%, Shooter 9.9%, 1990's 9.6%, Old School 9.3%

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 24.7%, Boomer Shooter 23.8% ★, Shooter 11.7%, Sci-fi 10%, First-Person 8.7%

The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil, but the least of your worries. The last of the three Serpent Riders yet lives.

Why similar: FPS 27.3%, Boomer Shooter 25% ★, Classic 17.1% ★, 1990's 7.6%, First-Person 6.3%

In the far future, armadas from surrounding systems have suddenly waged war on Earth. You are a pilot from the Ares Squadron, flying the fastest, most dangerous crafts ever made. You're outgunned, outmanned, and strapped into a flying coffin.

Why similar: FPS 17.1%, Shooter 14.6%, Old School 14.3%, Sci-fi 11.2%, Space 11.2%

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: FPS 23.3%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Space 13.9%, Shooter 11.1%, First-Person 9.8%

Boot up your 486 and launch olcst.exe for this retro fps from an alternate 1990's. Descend into the madness of the Spanish Civil War fighting vicious fascist forces and supernatural monsters. Conquer three action packed episodes wielding machine guns, rifles, flamethrowers and explosives.

Why similar: FPS 25.3%, Boomer Shooter 20.4% ★, Shooter 14.3%, Old School 9.9%, First-Person 9.6%