Games Like System Shock

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 20.8%, Sci-fi 16%, FPS 12.5%, Space 11%, Horror 10%

Why You'll Like It: Widely considered the spiritual successor to System Shock, it offers unparalleled player agency and complex environmental interaction in a sci-fi setting.

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.

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

Why You'll Like It: This is the essential, modernized continuation of the narrative and mechanics established in the first game.

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 44.4%, FPS 13.6%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Immersive Sim 6.5%, RPG 5%

Why You'll Like It: A pinnacle of the immersive sim genre that perfectly balances cyberpunk themes with multiple approaches to objective completion.

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 19.7%, Survival Horror 18.6%, Sci-fi 16.9%, Space 11.6%, First-Person 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Captures the same sense of dread and isolation found in the depths of space, emphasizing stealth and resource management over direct combat.

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 17.4%, Survival Horror 15.9%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Space 13.9%, Gore 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-fidelity survival horror experience that excels at creating a terrifying, claustrophobic atmosphere aboard a derelict space station.

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 34.5%, Survival Horror 20.1%, FPS 19.4%, First-Person 7.7%, Shooter 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated immersive sim that blends stealth, exploration, and horror with a distinct retro-inspired aesthetic.

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 19.2%, First-Person 18.1%, FPS 14.5%, Action 12.7%, Atmospheric 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the masters of the immersive sim, this game offers deep systemic gameplay and a focus on player choice that mirrors the System Shock experience.

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 26.4%, Immersive Sim 19.6%, Classic 11.3% ★, Sci-fi 8.9%, FPS 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The original 1994 experience updated for modern systems, essential for understanding the roots of the franchise.

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 18.4%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Survival Horror 16.7%, Gore 12.9%, First-Person 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Delivers a profound, unsettling sci-fi narrative that explores existential themes within a dark, atmospheric underwater research facility.

Relive Half-Life.

Why similar: FPS 22.9%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Classic 13.9% ★, Horror 8.1%, First-Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive reimagining of a classic sci-fi FPS that shares the same tight, atmospheric level design and combat intensity.

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 27.7%, Survival Horror 22.9%, Sci-fi 19.2%, Violent 8.4%, Atmospheric 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A brilliant retro-styled survival horror game that masterfully weaves complex sci-fi lore with psychological tension.

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 26.2%, Sci-fi 18.3%, Gore 13.1%, Shooter 11.6%, First-Person 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: A modern FPS that features highly interactive environments and tactical combat reminiscent of classic immersive sims.

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 34.4%, Immersive Sim 17.4%, Classic 12.1% ★, FPS 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The classic benchmark for player choice and systemic depth in a cyberpunk-infused world.

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 28%, Horror 14.6%, Classic 14.1% ★, Gore 12.7%, Shooter 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A masterfully crafted retro-shooter that excels at building an unsettling, atmospheric world through its level design.

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

Why similar: Cyberpunk 25%, FPS 17%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Gore 8.7%, First-Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A surprisingly deep first-person experience that captures the gritty, industrial atmosphere of a cyberpunk city.

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: Cyberpunk 32.8%, FPS 25%, Shooter 8.5%, Gore 7.9%, Sci-fi 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-octane, cyberpunk-themed FPS experience that leans into the fast-paced action side of the genre.

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 21.1%, Horror 15.4%, Gore 14.3%, Violent 11.7%, Shooter 11%

Why You'll Like It: Offers intense, high-speed FPS combat that emphasizes player movement and tactical aggression.

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 25.1%, FPS 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Horror 10.1%, Shooter 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features a surreal, high-tech sci-fi setting with FPS mechanics and light immersive sim elements.

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 31.6%, Horror 15.9%, Shooter 13.1%, Gore 11.5%, First-Person 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired shooter that prioritizes environmental interactivity and atmospheric tension.

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 24.8%, FPS 20.7%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Space 12.2%, Shooter 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A strategic, space-based survival shooter that requires careful planning and resource management in hostile environments.

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 35.7%, Gore 14.6%, Violent 9.6%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on classic FPS mechanics that focuses on visceral combat and intricate level design.

A demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of demons in this award-winning horror/action FPS and reimagining of the original DOOM.

Why similar: FPS 23.3%, Horror 15.3%, Classic 12.3% ★, Sci-fi 10%, Gore 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi horror FPS that excels at building tension through lighting and sound design.

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 49.6%, Horror 20.2%, Sci-fi 12.2%, First-Person 10.7%, Story Rich 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: A deeply atmospheric cyberpunk horror game that focuses on investigation and hacking in a dystopian future.

Skin Deep is an immersive first-person shooter. We got sneezing. We got things getting stuck in your feet. Stalk through a vast non-linear starship and sneak, subvert, and sabotage to survive in this stellar sandbox. You're outnumbered, outgunned, and have no shoes. Welcome to Skin Deep!

Why similar: Immersive Sim 27.1%, FPS 19.4%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Space 10.6%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim FPS that emphasizes stealth and sandbox gameplay in a humorous, sci-fi setting.

Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.

Why similar: Sci-fi 20.6%, Survival Horror 20.1%, Horror 18.6%, Space 16.6%, Shooter 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, high-budget survival horror game set in a terrifying sci-fi prison facility.

ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.

Why similar: Sci-fi 19.9%, Survival Horror 15.8%, Horror 14%, Space 14%, First-Person 8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric sci-fi horror game that focuses on exploration and survival in a retro-futuristic lunar base.

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 24.8%, FPS 16%, Gore 9.3%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Shooter 6.7%

An ancient evil has awoken in the depths of a remote mining asteroid, stirred from its slumber by man's lust for power. Unaware, you answer a distress call and become stranded, surrounded by monstrous foes. Unravel the mystery of this madness and stop its spread in this horror retro shooter!

Why similar: Immersive Sim 16.6%, FPS 12.7%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Survival Horror 10.2%, Space 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled sci-fi horror FPS that combines fast combat with a Lovecraftian atmosphere.

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 48.2%, FPS 17.6%, Immersive Sim 9.6%, Sci-fi 6.6%, RPG 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A complex, experimental cyberpunk RPG-FPS that offers a unique and challenging systemic experience.

An adrenaline-rush sci-fi FPS. A HYPER UNIT ASKA is sent on a suicide mission to rescue citizens' COREs from MOEBIUS, an orbital city turned into a deadly trap. Dive into cybernetic warfare, face the ENGINEERS, and uncover the secrets of METAL EDEN.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.1%, FPS 18.6%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Shooter 9%, Action 8.4%

Syndrome, a sci-fi survival horror game that places you in a living hell inside a doomed starship. Find out what happened to your lost crew. Run. Hide. Fight. Survive.

Why similar: Survival Horror 14.2%, FPS 13.6%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Horror 11.6%, Space 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person survival horror game that traps players on a space ship filled with hostile threats.

Step into the boots of Major Axel Vex in this survival horror descent into deep space. You embark on a mission to investigate a distress signal coming from Cengona Base. What starts off as a simple mission quickly turns into a terrifying, action-packed fight for survival.

Why similar: Sci-fi 14.9%, Horror 14.5%, Space 14.3%, Survival Horror 13.3%, Immersive Sim 11.3%

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

Why similar: Immersive Sim 30.5%, Cyberpunk 29.3%, FPS 22.1%, Shooter 7.9%, First-Person 6.5%

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 23.9%, FPS 18.7%, Survival Horror 14.8%, Horror 10.9%, Action 6.5%

Amnesia: The Bunker is a first-person horror game set in a WW1 bunker. A relentless, AI-driven monster stalks you. Survival depends on finding tools, crafting items, and keeping the lights on.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 22.8%, Survival Horror 15.4%, FPS 15.3%, Horror 13.3%, First-Person 7.3%

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: FPS 25.3%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Gore 12.3%, Violent 10.3%, Shooter 10%

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 23.5%, FPS 17.6%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Survival Horror 12%, Horror 11.3%

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: Cyberpunk 32.1%, FPS 23%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Violent 9.2%, Shooter 7.9%

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 29%, Gore 12.9%, Action 12.4%, Violent 11.7%, Horror 9.7%

You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.

Why similar: Horror 22.4%, Sci-fi 18.7%, Survival Horror 14.5%, Space 14%, Gore 8.1%

SPRAWL is a hardcore retro FPS set in an endless cyberpunk megalopolis. Escape the walled city and take on the militarized government of the sprawl. Fueled by the blood of your enemies and a mysterious voice in your head, make your way towards the spire to topple whatever lays within.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 35%, Sci-fi 21.9%, FPS 19.3%, Shooter 8.8%, First-Person 7.5%

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 38.5%, Shooter 12.6%, Gore 11.9%, Sci-fi 10.6%, First-Person 9%

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 23.2%, FPS 15%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Horror 11.8%, Space 11.7%

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Gore 19.9%, Horror 19.7%, Sci-fi 10.6%, First-Person 8.6%, Atmospheric 8.3%

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 30.6%, Classic 23.2% ★, Sci-fi 12.8%, Gore 7.8%, Action 7.5%

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 27.4%, Sci-fi 23.1%, Shooter 12.6%, First-Person 11.3%, Action 8.4%

Weird west legends meet eldritch horror in BLOOD WEST, an immersive stealth FPS. Become the Undead Gunslinger, doomed to roam the barren lands until he manages to purge their curse, freeing his soul. 3 varied scenarios, perk-based character progression, and 20+ hours of gameplay await you!

Why similar: Immersive Sim 22.9%, FPS 21.5%, Horror 12.5%, Survival Horror 12.4%, First-Person 7.3%

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 26.7%, Immersive Sim 20.8%, FPS 13.5%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Horror 7.6%

The A.C.E.S. Once the watchful guardians of Switchblade City - are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 33.6%, FPS 24.5%, Gore 13%, Violent 10.6%, Shooter 9.3%

Ultraviolent, fast-paced, merciless retro FPS action. Slaughter your way through nightmarish industrial mazes, transformed cityscapes, and surreal alien structures to cut down the Growth.

Why similar: FPS 25.3%, Horror 14%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Gore 13.2%, Shooter 11%

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 38.2%, Immersive Sim 14.1%, Sci-fi 11.9%, FPS 9.2%, Action 4.3%

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 29.5%, Classic 25.3% ★, Gore 8.6%, Shooter 8%, Sci-fi 6.7%

Slip into the Standard Issue Biosuit as Myo Hyori, a gifted Korean teenage girl who must face the perils of the future. Survive many hazards, explore a seemingly endless metropolis and beyond as the world around you implodes and history marches towards its inevitable conclusion.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 29.1%, FPS 12.8%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Action 10.7%, Adventure 9.5%

A first-person action horror game set in a nightmarish manor infested with zombies, psychotic cultists, and a horde of other horrors. Utilize an assortment of different weapons in a brutal fight for survival as you try to escape from the Nightmare of Decay.

Why similar: FPS 21.3%, Survival Horror 18.9%, Horror 18.5%, Gore 10.5%, Violent 7.9%

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: Survival Horror 20.7%, Sci-fi 18.6%, Horror 13.1%, Gore 12.5%, Shooter 9.8%

Take on a role of a hardened PMC fighter in a dark turn-based cyberpunk RPG. Engage in unforgiving combat, manage your ship and pile up the bodies of your clones to unravel the dark mystery behind threat to all life.

Why similar: Cyberpunk 44.7%, Sci-fi 20.2%, Space 17%, Action 7.7%, RPG 7.4%

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

Why similar: Immersive Sim 29.9%, FPS 24%, Horror 8.6%, Shooter 7.3%, Sci-fi 6.6%