Games Like System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

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

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23%, Immersive Sim 19.3%, FPS 13%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Horror 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The 2023 remake of the original game provides the perfect context for the series' evolution, maintaining the same oppressive atmosphere and complex systems.

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 24.8%, FPS 17.6%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Horror 12.8%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game is the spiritual successor to the System Shock series, offering unparalleled player agency and environmental interaction within a terrifying space station setting.

BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.

Why similar: FPS 31.2%, Horror 11.7%, Atmospheric 9%, Sci-fi 8%, Shooter 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Created by the same minds behind System Shock 2, this game translates the immersive sim philosophy into a more narrative-driven, atmospheric underwater horror experience.

The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 34.1%, Immersive Sim 19.3%, FPS 14.7%, Sci-fi 9.4%, RPG 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A pillar of the immersive sim genre that shares the same DNA as System Shock, emphasizing player choice, hacking, and stealth-oriented gameplay.

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 34.4%, Immersive Sim 14.3%, Sci-fi 11%, FPS 10.9%, Shooter 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a dense, cyberpunk world filled with secrets and multiple paths, rewarding players who invest in character upgrades and exploration.

Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.

Why similar: Horror 33.4%, Sci-fi 24.6%, Atmospheric 11.9%, FPS 9.9%, First-Person 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the intense, isolated survival horror feeling of being hunted by an unstoppable threat in a decaying sci-fi environment.

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Horror 27.5%, Sci-fi 21.4%, Shooter 13.4%, Dark 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: This survival horror title shares the sci-fi setting and resource-management intensity that makes System Shock 2 so stressful and rewarding.

Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 16.6%, FPS 14.7%, Dark 12.5%, Atmospheric 11.6%, First-Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at providing multiple solutions to every encounter, mirroring the emergent gameplay and systemic depth found in the best immersive sims.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Horror 23.7%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Dark 16%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A masterclass in sci-fi horror that focuses on philosophical themes and atmospheric dread, similar to the psychological weight of the Von Braun's logs.

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 27.9%, Sci-fi 15.4%, Shooter 10.1%, Multiplayer 9.1%, Horror 9%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful and modernized reimagining of a classic FPS that prioritizes environmental storytelling and atmospheric combat.

In a dark Cyberpunk world, you (and up to 3 friends) wage war against the all-powerful Federation in this Source-powered FPS/RPG.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 38.3%, FPS 18.5%, Immersive Sim 8.6%, RPG 6.3%, Sci-fi 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic cyberpunk FPS that features complex, experimental mechanics and a surreal, oppressive atmosphere similar to System Shock.

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: Cyberpunk 27.3%, Immersive Sim 22.8%, FPS 11.8%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Horror 9%

Why You'll Like It: The original game that started it all, essential for understanding the roots of the mechanics found in the 25th Anniversary Remaster.

Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.

Why similar: FPS 33.2%, Horror 10.2%, Shooter 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Atmospheric 7%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the combat and systems of its predecessor while maintaining the deep, lore-rich world-building that fans of System Shock 2 appreciate.

You are Marie, a cyborg mercenary dropped into the rot of a post-Soviet city of corruption and opportunity. Shoot, sneak, hack, climb or talk your way through alt-history cyberpunk Poland in an immersive sim where every problem has multiple solutions and every rooftop is reachable.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.3%, Immersive Sim 17.7%, FPS 13.5%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Action RPG 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: An indie immersive sim that leans heavily into the janky, complex, and rewarding style of 90s-era PC gaming.

You play Adam Jensen, an ex-SWAT specialist who's been handpicked to oversee the defensive needs of one of America's most experimental biotechnology firms. When a black ops team breaks in and kills the very scientists you were hired to protect, everything you thought you knew about your job changes.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 40.2%, FPS 16.3%, Sci-fi 11.9%, RPG 6.8%, Immersive Sim 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a deep, choice-driven experience where character builds and hacking skills significantly alter how you interact with the world.

Trapped in a dark, Victorian city consumed by an ancient curse, you must plan your survival and daring escape using nothing but stealth, an arsenal of eccentric weapons, and your wit in this haunting adventure inspired by the immersive sims and survival horror greats of the late 90s and early 2000s.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 36.7%, FPS 24.4%, Shooter 9.6%, Dark 9.2%, Atmospheric 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A modern immersive sim that draws heavy inspiration from classic titles, focusing on stealth, exploration, and a dark, Victorian-industrial aesthetic.

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.9%, Sci-fi 21.2%, Dark 13.5%, Atmospheric 11.2%, Shooter 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant survival horror game that uses retro-inspired visuals and inventory management to create a sense of vulnerability and mystery.

Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 35.4%, Horror 14.8%, Atmospheric 14.2%, First-Person 10.8%, Dark 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the same engine and design philosophy as System Shock 2, focusing on stealth, sound design, and navigating complex, interconnected levels.

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 22.1%, FPS 17.1%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Horror 10.7%, Shooter 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, retro-futuristic setting with heavy emphasis on ability-based combat and environmental puzzles.

Explore a hostile, living world: Uncover forgotten horrors, both man-made and supernatural, as you hunt for powerful weapons and exotic artifacts.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 20.9%, FPS 18.5%, Horror 10.7%, Sci-fi 10.2%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An early-access immersive sim that focuses on exploration and sandbox mechanics within a sci-fi setting.

Action, mystery, and a chance for redemption await you in the gritty first-person action-adventure GRAVEN. Explore a dark fantasy world as a wrongly convicted man of faith. Battle the horrors of humanity, the wilds, and beyond using armaments, magic, and the environment.

Why similar: FPS 18.8%, Online Co-Op 17.9%, Multiplayer 12%, Shooter 10%, Action-Adventure 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that emphasizes exploration and environmental interaction, echoing the design philosophy of classic immersive sims.

Intravenous 2 is the ultimate blend of tactical gameplay and immersive storytelling. Will you embrace the shadows or confront your foes head-on? The choice is yours. Experience a new era of tactical stealth action. Save lives. Uncover secrets. Take vengeance.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 33.5%, Shooter 29%, Action-Adventure 12.7%, Action 9%, Story Rich 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical shooter that emphasizes stealth and player choice, allowing for multiple ways to approach every objective.

Receiver 2 simulates every internal part of each firearm based on manufacturer schematics and gunsmithing resources. Learn exactly how each sidearm works, including how to load and unload them, clear malfunctions, and operate their safety features.

Why similar: FPS 36.7%, Shooter 18.2%, Atmospheric 11.4%, Cyberpunk 10.4%, First-Person 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on hyper-realistic gun mechanics and atmospheric tension, requiring players to master their tools to survive.

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: FPS 30.9%, Horror 15%, Shooter 11.3%, Atmospheric 9.8%, Story Rich 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Blends survival horror with FPS mechanics in a harsh, post-apocalyptic world where every bullet and resource counts.

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 37.2%, Shooter 17.6%, Horror 16.9%, Dark 9.7%, First-Person 7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced shooter that captures the dark, cult-like atmosphere and environmental interactivity of classic 90s FPS games.

An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world

Why similar: Immersive Sim 30.2%, Cyberpunk 25.9%, FPS 25.9%, Shooter 10.5%, First-Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: While visually jarring, this game offers a deep, systemic simulation that rewards creative and unconventional approaches to combat.

Become the legendary part man, part machine, all cop hero and deliver justice in Old Detroit.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.8%, FPS 21.4%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Shooter 9%, Action RPG 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a satisfying, heavy-hitting FPS experience set in a gritty, cyberpunk-inspired world.

FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...

Why similar: FPS 35.9%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Horror 11.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Atmospheric 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi FPS that utilizes time-manipulation mechanics to solve puzzles and overcome enemies in a decaying, mysterious facility.

Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?

Why similar: Immersive Sim 28.3%, FPS 27.9%, Shooter 14.6%, Sci-fi 14.4%, First-Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic shooter that forces you to manage resources while scavenging through dangerous, procedurally generated spaceships.

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 32.7%, Shooter 16.7%, RPG 13.4%, Action 11.7%, Dark 10%

In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

Why similar: FPS 24.8%, Horror 11.3%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Shooter 8.6%, Immersive Sim 6.8%

BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon.

Why similar: FPS 26%, Horror 13.6%, Immersive Sim 8.8%, Atmospheric 8.1%, Sci-fi 7.8%

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures’ genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.5%, Horror 21%, Shooter 19.9%, FPS 9.8%, Action 9.6%

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: FPS 43.1%, Sci-fi 14%, Shooter 12.1%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Action 6.8%

In this immersive sci-fi thriller, you will experience the atmosphere of classic 3D games as you solve puzzles, follow an intriguing non-linear storyline, and engage in battles with monsters.

Why similar: FPS 24.5%, Sci-fi 16.8%, Shooter 12.4%, Horror 12.2%, Atmospheric 11%

Approximately 20 years after Deus Ex, the world is only beginning to recover from a catastrophic worldwide depression. In this techno-nightmare, take part in the dark struggle to raise the world from its own ashes.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.9%, FPS 18.6%, Immersive Sim 16.3%, Sci-fi 11.9%, RPG 5.4%

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 41.6%, Shooter 12.9%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Horror 8.4%, Sci-fi 7.3%

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

Why similar: FPS 27.3%, Metroidvania 25%, Shooter 14.1%, Action-Adventure 7.7%, First-Person 6%

Enter the Chornobyl Anomalous Zone — a vast open world where anomalies, mutants, and rivals stand in your way. Explore, scavenge, and try to survive in this brutal and dangerous land. Evolving with every update, now overhauled and crowned with UPDATE 2.0.

Why similar: FPS 30.6%, Immersive Sim 14.5%, Shooter 12.3%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Atmospheric 9.7%

A retro FPS with an artistically gritty setting from the early 2000's. Uncover futuristic weapons lost to time and face off against terrifying bosses. Do you have what it takes to stand against the darkness and save humanity from the brink of extinction?

Why similar: Cyberpunk 20.9%, FPS 17.8%, Horror 12.6%, Sci-fi 12.5%, Shooter 8.9%

Unfinished Business is a new standalone adventure of RoboCop: Rogue City. OmniTower is their fortress, violence their language. Face elite mercenaries all the way to the top of the tower and enforce the law amidst the chaos!

Why similar: Cyberpunk 23.5%, FPS 20%, Shooter 9.7%, Sci-fi 8.9%, Action RPG 7.6%

Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition is a First-Person Shooter based on Games Workshop’s cult classic board game set in Warhammer 40,000 universe. Expanding upon the original game, and featuring a host of new content, new features and a richer multiplayer mode.

Why similar: FPS 23.3%, Online Co-Op 19.7%, Multiplayer 12%, Shooter 11.3%, Sci-fi 7.3%

A first‑person cyberpunk horror detective story set in a decaying, neon‑scarred future. As an Observer who invades minds to hunt for clues, you will sift through corrupted memories to track down a mysterious killer and confront your own dark past.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 42.4%, Horror 20.7%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action-Adventure 10.7%, Story Rich 8%

Survive the chaos of SCP Foundation! Step into a thrilling SCP horror experience with story-driven co-op, intense PvP Breach mode, and randomized maps. Play as Class-D, scientist, SCPs, and more, each role bringing unique challenges in an unpredictable, immersive facility.

Why similar: FPS 19.5%, Multiplayer 14.8%, Horror 14.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Dark 9.1%

UPDATE 28 AVAILABLE - Interstellar Marines is an immersive tactical sci-fi First Person Simulator in the making, offering a unique blend of tactical gameplay, dynamic environments and non-scripted AI. Play Singleplayer or Co-op/PvP on servers around the world.

Why similar: FPS 26.6%, Multiplayer 15.4%, Sci-fi 14%, Online Co-Op 10%, Shooter 9.2%

Submarine’s haunted! Hunt and be hunted in this horror dungeon crawler inspired by the decay of the Soviet Union (and immersive RPGs from the 90s).

Why similar: Immersive Sim 23%, FPS 21.2%, Action RPG 15.1%, Horror 11.2%, RPG 6.2%

Blast your way through an abandoned 1950s theme park crawling with fairy-tale mascots, twisted puzzles, and deadly traps. Uncover the dark secrets of your past as you race to the top to win back the love of your life.

Why similar: FPS 18.3%, Immersive Sim 18.2%, Horror 12.3%, Shooter 10.7%, Dark 7.7%

Pushing the boundaries of what fans have come to expect from the record-setting entertainment franchise, Call of Duty®: Black Ops II propels players into a near future Cold War

Why similar: FPS 29.3%, Multiplayer 22.8%, Online Co-Op 12.9%, Shooter 11.4%, Action 6.7%

Pathologic 2 is a groundbreaking open-world horror RPG. Resist the plague. Make medicine. Heal people. Perform an autopsy. Trade to get what you need. Fight and kill if necessary. Survive. Struggle with an outbreak in a secluded rural town that is rapidly turning into hell.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 34.3%, Atmospheric 14.2%, Dark 14%, Story Rich 11.9%, RPG 9.9%

Experience the game in its best form with the Director's Cut Edition. New graphics, new enemies, more weapons, more blood...

Why similar: FPS 22.4%, Metroidvania 22.4%, Horror 10.8%, Action-Adventure 9.6%, Sci-fi 8.5%

Necrosis: Dawn of Dread is a full-length co-op survival horror experience inspired by the golden age of zombies. 15+ hours of missions, vehicles, puzzles, with many playable survivors await across a world consumed by the dead. No microtransactions, no shortcuts: just pure survival.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 25.6%, FPS 20.9%, Horror 14.7%, Shooter 11.7%, Dark 7.7%

DARK SOULS™ II: Scholar of the First Sin brings the franchise’s renowned obscurity & gripping gameplay to a new level. Join the dark journey and experience overwhelming enemy encounters, diabolical hazards, and unrelenting challenge.

Why similar: Action RPG 22.2%, Multiplayer 18%, RPG 16.6%, Atmospheric 12.4%, Dark 11.5%

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 54.9%, Shooter 16.1%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Action 6.8%, Horror 4.8%

Rediscover the dark fantasy classic that defined the modern ARPG genre; fully remastered with a new class, fresh content, quality‑of‑life upgrades, and an overhauled endgame. Chain brutal skill and item synergies, rise in power, and carve through Hell’s armies with up to eight players.

Why similar: Action RPG 25.1%, Online Co-Op 18.8%, Multiplayer 13.8%, RPG 12%, Dark 10.1%

An immersive FPS adventure set in a dark and surreal sci-fi world

Why similar: Immersive Sim 27.7%, FPS 26.3%, Shooter 9.1%, Horror 8.5%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

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 33.5%, Shooter 18.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Action 10.5%

Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.

Why similar: FPS 27.6%, Horror 17%, Multiplayer 14%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Shooter 9%