Games Like THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD: Remake

Dead Containment is an on-rails shooter inspired by classic arcade games. Players fend off the undead as they race through a city under siege, blasting away the horrors that roam the streets using a variety of weapons. Playable solo or online co-op.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 51.8% ★, Zombies 15%, Arcade 5.8%, Shooter 5.7%, Old School 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a modern, dedicated on-rails arcade shooter that closely mimics the gameplay loop of classic light-gun titles.

Typing of the dead: Overkill fuses the horror and comedy of the legendary House of the Dead series with unique typing mechanics in order to deliver a truly original gaming experience! This gruesome shooter puts you in the middle of a mutant outbreak in Bayou county.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 67.1% ★, Zombies 19.1%, Arcade 3.6%, Action 3.5%, Horror 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: It retains the core rail-shooter structure and zombie-horror theme of the series while replacing guns with typing challenges.

Blue Estate is a black-humoured and corrosive rail shooter, adapted from the critically acclaimed and Eisner Award nominated graphic novel, Blue Estate by Viktor Kalvachev!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 78% ★, Action 5.1%, Shooter 4.8%, First-Person 4.1%, Local Co-Op 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, on-rails shooter that shares the same irreverent humor and arcade-style scoring as the seed game.

A new, remade version of the Panzer Dragoon game – true to the original, with improved graphics and controls, that suit modern gaming standards!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 90.2% ★, Action 9.3%, Singleplayer 0.5%

Why You'll Like It: A faithful recreation of a classic on-rails arcade shooter that emphasizes movement and precision aiming.

Experience once again the iconic Rail Shooter released for Arcade back in 1987, now reinterpreted in a regular or VR version. The game captures the essence of the original game, immersing you in an action-packed atmosphere reminiscent of the non-stop action films of the 1980s.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 55.1% ★, Shooter 13.3%, First-Person 8.3%, Action 7.4%, Violent 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of a legendary arcade rail shooter that maintains the original's frantic pace.

If you are looking for a on-rails arcade experience that blends between classics like Doom, Left 4 dead and House of the Dead then we got you covered! Fast and simple gameplay that will bring you into a creepy world of zombies and demons. Show your skills to the world through our global leadboard system!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 54.6% ★, Zombies 16.7%, Shooter 10.5%, Action 9.7%, Horror 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style zombie shooter that emphasizes survival against overwhelming odds.

Wild Guns Reloaded is a fast-paced arcade-style shooter, mixing the Wild West with steampunk. Play as Clint, Annie, Doris, or Bullet the dog with his sentry drone. Grab some friends and play together for some four player action!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 58% ★, Shooter 11.1%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A gallery-style shooter that shares the retro arcade aesthetic and high-difficulty challenge of the seed game.

Classic arcade nostalgia and modern-indie design collide in this shooting-gallery boss battler! Play as a one-man army in offline solo OR bring a friend in online co-op/versus mode! Supports Mouse AND Lightgun play!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 68.6% ★, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 6.4%, First-Person 5%, Action 4.7%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style rail shooter that blends fast-paced action with unique bullet-hell mechanics.

Arcade Shooter | Single user campaign | Co-op multiplayer mode | Fast paced action game

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 48.2% ★, Zombies 15.8%, Shooter 9.8%, 1990's 7.7%, Arcade 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, arcade-style shooter designed for quick sessions and high-intensity combat.

Time Carnage is a frantic survival wave shooter with a frenzy inducing time-reload system. Travel through time and wreak havoc through worlds swarming with dinosaurs, monsters, robots and zombies. Shoot, drop, switch, repeat!

Why similar: Violent 64.8%, Action 35.2%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style wave shooter that utilizes rail-like progression and intense combat scenarios.

Serious Sam is back! And this time it's REAL!

Why similar: Gore 36%, Violent 20%, Shooter 19.1%, Action 18.3%, Co-op 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: While VR-focused, it captures the essence of an arcade wave shooter with massive enemy swarms and high-octane action.

Dead Beacon is a first-person survival horror inspired by late 1990s games and taking place in the Beacon manor, a location crawling with zombies and creatures governed by a malevolent will. Survive using the given array of weapons and escape the island.

Why similar: Zombies 18.8%, 1990's 13.6%, Shooter 12.5%, Horror 11%, Gore 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person shooter that leans into the 90s horror aesthetic and arcade-like enemy encounters.

Enjoy 16-bit console gaming with the cult classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors and its sequel, Ghoul Patrol!

Why similar: Shooter 35.8%, Arcade 19.3%, Horror 18.4%, Action 17.8%, Co-op 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: These classic titles capture the campy, B-movie horror charm and arcade action found in the seed game.

“METAL SLUG ”, the very first title in SNK’s legendary 2D run & gun action shooting game series where all began, returns to the missions on the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Arcade 24%, Local Multiplayer 18%, Shooter 17.1%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Action 16.2%

Why You'll Like It: A definitive arcade run-and-gun experience that shares the same high-energy, pixel-art charm.

The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.

Why similar: Shooter 24.9%, Action 24.7%, Local Co-Op 22.2%, Arcade 12.7%, 1990's 11.1%

Why You'll Like It: A collection of classic arcade shooters that defined the run-and-gun genre.

Watch as this nostalgic yet completely reimagined storybook world unravels before your very eyes. Taking cues from both Ghosts 'n Goblins and Ghouls 'n Ghosts and giving birth to something entirely new, Resurrection is a title worthy of its name.

Why similar: Zombies 46.9%, Old School 27.2%, Action 16.5%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides the same punishing, high-skill arcade challenge found in classic 90s titles.

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 53.2%, Horror 20.3%, Action 14.6%, Gore 10.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a sandbox take on zombie action with a heavy focus on arcade-style scoring and combat.

“METAL SLUG 2”, the 2nd entry in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game returns to the battlefield on the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Action 26.5%, Arcade 26.4%, Local Co-Op 18.8%, Shooter 13%, Local Multiplayer 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the classic arcade run-and-gun tradition with even more chaotic action and memorable boss fights.

Night Slashers is a pulse-pounding, horror-themed beat 'em up game, in a nightmarish world filled with bloodthirsty creatures and unspeakable horrors.

Why similar: Zombies 35.7%, Arcade 19.3%, Action 12.7%, Combat 10.8%, Horror 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-themed arcade beat-em-up that shares the same campy, zombie-filled atmosphere.

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: Shooter 26.1%, Action 23.1%, Gore 18.7%, Violent 17.1%, 3D 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that embraces the same over-the-top, campy horror tone as the seed game.

The beloved and critically acclaimed Ghostbusters video game is back! Strap on your proton pack once again and join the Ghostbusters on the adventure with the voice and likeness of the original crew as you battle to save New York!

Why similar: Shooter 48%, 1990's 22.4%, Action 21.2%, Horror 6%, Singleplayer 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: Features supernatural action and a lighthearted tone that fits the arcade-horror vibe.

DAYMARE: 1998 is a third-person survival horror game that recreates the mood of iconic titles from the '90s, with a fresh storyline. An incident that turns a small town into a deadly zone, three characters to play with and little time to find the truth, before its mutated citizens abruptly end your mission.

Why similar: Zombies 41.6%, Horror 17.9%, Gore 12.6%, Violent 10.9%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game that pays tribute to the classic zombie tropes of the 90s era.

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 38.1%, Shooter 29.6%, Violent 14.3%, Action 10%, Combat 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity horror shooter that emphasizes precise aiming and strategic dismemberment.

Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.

Why similar: Zombies 50.8%, Horror 26.7%, Action 8.2%, Gore 7.5%, Shooter 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic survival horror title that focuses on the same atmospheric zombie dread.

The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.

Why similar: Zombies 53.7%, Horror 24.9%, Shooter 7.5%, Gore 6.7%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational survival horror experience that shares the zombie-horror theme of the seed game.

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: Shooter 36.4%, Horror 24.6%, Action 18.9%, 3D 10.1%, Combat 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A horror-action title that captures the tension of fighting off terrifying, mutated creatures.

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: Zombies 26.3%, Horror 16.7%, 1990's 15.1%, Gore 11.4%, First-Person 10.4%

THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake is a remake of the second entry in the well-known and popular rail-shooter series. Take on the lone role of a secret agent as James or Gary, or team up in co-op mode to neutralize the dangerous undead monsters standing in your way.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 39% ★, Zombies 9.1%, Shooter 7.1%, 1990's 6.1%, Old School 4.8%

Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before, faithfully remastered and optimized for PC.

Why similar: Shooter 30.4%, Horror 18.1%, Action 14.8%, Local Co-Op 10.2%, Combat 7.4%

Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.

Why similar: Zombies 39%, Shooter 15.7%, Gore 11%, Horror 9.6%, First-Person 7.7%

Join the corps! Umbrella Corps brings a competitive experience featuring new types of strategy and technique blended with elements from the world of Resident Evil, to create a unique kind of shooter!

Why similar: Zombies 43%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 13.6%, Horror 9.3%, Co-op 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A zombie-themed shooter that focuses on fast-paced, arcade-style combat encounters.

Survive the zombie apocalypse and make humanity's last stand in this three-game legacy bundle, revamped for modern hardware. Explore, build, and survive for as long as you can in The Last Stand, The Last Stand 2, and The Last Stand: Union City.

Why similar: Zombies 49.5%, Violent 19.4%, Gore 13.5%, Action 13%, Shooter 2.8%

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

Why similar: Shooter 28.5%, First-Person 18.1%, Old School 17.4%, Action 12.7%, 3D 6.4%

Guns, Gore & Cannoli - An over-the-top, comical and fast-paced action game with hand-drawn graphics set in the Roaring Twenties. An all-you-can-shoot fest where you embody Vinnie, a mobster with a mission in a city controlled by gangsters and plagued by zombies. Featuring up to 4-man local co-op.

Why similar: Zombies 28.1%, Gore 15.3%, Local Multiplayer 14.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Action 9.8%

The Walking Zombie is a stationary FPS with an online co-op mode in a world full of zombies to kill. Buy and upgrade your weapons, kill all enemies in 200 levels and destroy mighty boss monsters before they eat you alive!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 34.8% ★, Zombies 22.2%, Shooter 11%, Gore 8.3%, Horror 7.2%

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: 1990's 21.1%, Shooter 15.5%, Gore 14.8%, Action 12.2%, Violent 11.4%

“METAL SLUG X”, one of the most highly praised titles in the series among Metal Slug fans for its refined balance and game volume, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Arcade 26.3%, Action 19.3%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Shooter 14.9%, Co-op 10.2%

a classic arcade shooter game. You can play with up to 4 people locally, or using Steam Remote play.

Why similar: Zombies 25.5%, Local Co-Op 20.4%, Shooter 16.6%, Local Multiplayer 16.1%, Old School 13.4%

Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.

Why similar: Zombies 44.3%, Horror 23.6%, Action 12.4%, Shooter 8.6%, Co-op 5.5%

Relive the glory days of cooperative arcade games with the Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle! This comprehensive collection includes seven classic titles, each with various multiplayer options and online capabilities!

Why similar: Arcade 33.4%, Action 21.4%, 1990's 20.3%, Local Co-Op 14.4%, Co-op 10.5%

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: Action 19.4%, Gore 18.6%, Horror 13.9%, Shooter 13.7%, Zombies 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: Gore 17.3%, Shooter 15.5%, Violent 14.7%, Action 13.2%, 1990's 12.5%

“METAL SLUG 3”, the masterpiece in SNK’s emblematic 2D run & gun action shooting game series, still continues to fascinate millions of fans worldwide to this day for its intricate dot-pixel graphics, and simple and intuitive game controls, heads out to the Steam gaming platform!

Why similar: Arcade 32.7%, Local Co-Op 22.1%, Shooter 15.6%, Action 15.5%, Co-op 10.2%

Infiltrate a terrorist occupied tower, airport, and shopping mall to get classified data and stop their plans. New features have been added to this revival of the home console version of Elevator Action Returns, a masterpiece 2D action game. Also features 2 player mode.

Why similar: Arcade 23.4%, 1990's 22.3%, Action 22.2%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Local Multiplayer 14%

Dino Trauma introduces you to a secret laboratory somewhere in eastern Europe where gore and dinosaurs aren't unusual things. Retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.

Why similar: 1990's 22.1%, Shooter 17.2%, Gore 16.4%, First-Person 14.3%, Action 9.2%

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: Shooter 20.1%, Gore 16%, Old School 13.3%, Horror 12.5%, First-Person 12.2%

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: Shooter 22.5%, 1990's 18.2%, Action 17.2%, First-Person 12.4%, Old School 10.5%

Putrefaction is a First Person Shooter with horror elements, lots of enemies and weapons, heavily inspired by old-school shooter classics.

Why similar: Horror 17.1%, Gore 16.6%, Zombies 16%, Shooter 14%, Action 13.4%

Zombie Desperation is a small horror game where you shoot hordes of zombies until you die, aiming to obtain a higher rank in the online leaderboards while unlocking new scenarios and weapons.

Why similar: Zombies 24.3%, Gore 21.5%, Violent 19.5%, Action 10.3%, Shooter 9.5%

METAL SLUG XX, the most recent installment in the famous run-and-gun action shooting series, returns to the battlefield on Steam with a plethora of brand new features!

Why similar: Shooter 41.8%, Arcade 25.7%, Action 24.2%, Co-op 6.6%, Singleplayer 1.7%

Things are about to get… bloody! Soak up 42 pulse-pounding levels dripping with Lovecraftian atmosphere as you battle your way through armies of sycophantic cultists, zombies, gargoyles, hell hounds, and other insatiable horrors, in your quest to defeat the loathsome Tchernobog.

Why similar: Shooter 21.4%, 1990's 15.1%, Horror 11.8%, Gore 10.9%, First-Person 10%

Defend a Terraforming station against hordes of enemies in this short coop-only rail-shooter! A unique mix of nostalgic arcade elements and modern coop shooter gameplay. Triumph against your foes and compete for the top of the leaderboard!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 59.4% ★, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Shooter 9.6%, Arcade 7.1%, Action 4.7%

Return to Derceto Manor in this reimagination of Alone in the Dark, a love letter to the 90’s cult classic horror game.

Why similar: Horror 60.8%, Action 30.6%, Combat 8.6%

Classic side-scrolling gameplay is reporting back for duty with Bionic Commando Rearmed, a remake of the classic NES game, out now on PC.20 years after the 8-bit classic was released, Bionic Commando Rearmed recreates the world of the original with a complete "2.5D" visual revamp.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 39.6%, Action 22.6%, Local Multiplayer 20.1%, Old School 13.4%, Co-op 4.4%

“SHOCK TROOPERS ”, the fan favorite 2D top-down view action shooting game released exclusively on NEOGEO MVS in 1997, returns to the battlefield on Steam!Progress through the battlefield, choosing the best routes and strategy!

Why similar: Action 51.2%, Arcade 48.8%

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: Shooter 25.1%, Gore 19.9%, Action 17.3%, Old School 15.5%, First-Person 12.7%

Fight for your life in the INDIE SCI-FI FPS game fit for both casual and hard-core gamers with a passion for hunting down hordes of zombies. Prepare yourselves for the incoming nightmare!

Why similar: Zombies 42.8%, Shooter 14.9%, Horror 13.6%, Action 10.1%, Gore 9.9%

Hyper Fighters brings back the rail shooter as you know it from the arcade: fast, explosive, addictive, and easy to learn: but so hard to beat the number one highscore! Fourteen trigger-happy arcade-fun stages are now available for one or two players: Shoot dozens, hundreds, or even thousands of enemies out of the sky and water with...

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 86.7% ★, Action 13.3%

A wave based FPS where you defend a barricaded house against increasing hordes of the dead.

Why similar: Shooter 21.5%, Zombies 19.5%, First-Person 14.5%, Horror 11.1%, Action 9.5%