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 52.4% ★, Zombies 14.9%, Arcade 5.9%, Shooter 5.7%, Old School 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is a modern, dedicated on-rails zombie shooter that mirrors the exact gameplay loop and intensity of the classic arcade experience.

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 67.3% ★, Zombies 19%, Arcade 3.6%, Action 3.4%, Horror 2.1%

Why You'll Like It: It utilizes the same engine and campy horror aesthetic as the House of the Dead series, replacing traditional shooting with frantic typing challenges.

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 90.4% ★, Action 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: Like the seed game, this is a faithful modern recreation of a classic 90s arcade rail-shooter that maintains its original design philosophy.

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 78.4% ★, Action 5%, Shooter 4.8%, Local Co-Op 4%, First-Person 4%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, on-rails shooter that emphasizes fast reflexes and dark humor, closely matching the arcade pacing of the seed game.

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 56% ★, Shooter 13.2%, First-Person 8%, Action 7.2%, Violent 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of a classic arcade rail-shooter that focuses on quick reactions and clearing waves of enemies.

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 58.2% ★, Shooter 11%, Local Multiplayer 10.1%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: While technically a gallery shooter, it captures the same frantic, arcade-style intensity and local co-op fun as 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 66.3% ★, Shooter 11.3%, Arcade 7.4%, First-Person 6.4%, 3D 3%

Why You'll Like It: This title is a direct homage to the on-rails arcade shooter genre, featuring fast-paced target acquisition and retro-inspired action.

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 26.9%, Horror 16.7%, 1990's 14.7%, Gore 11.5%, First-Person 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired survival horror game that captures the B-movie zombie aesthetic and fast-paced action of classic arcade titles.

Mad Bullets, the wackiest shooter is here to put your reflexes and laughing muscles to an intensive test. You can forget about boring stories, complicated controls and irritating tutorials, and jump right into a mind blowing, high-speed action.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 61.3% ★, Shooter 11%, Arcade 7.2%, First-Person 6.9%, Violent 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, on-rails arcade shooter that strips away complex mechanics to focus purely on shooting accuracy and speed.

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 19.2%, 1990's 13.4%, Shooter 12.7%, Horror 10.9%, Gore 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror shooter that leans into 90s arcade aesthetics and simple, high-stakes combat.

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 20.7%, Shooter 15.8%, Gore 15.3%, Action 12.2%, Violent 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: This classic title offers the same high-speed, arcade-style shooting and retro horror atmosphere found in 90s arcade cabinets.

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 64.5%, Action 35.5%

Why You'll Like It: A wave-based, on-rails shooter that pits players against hordes of zombies and creatures in a high-intensity arcade environment.

Reload is a realistic weapons and tactics trainer for one to four players that also happens to be a super fun, super fast playing game. Go through 35+ training scenarios including Hostage Rescue, Sniping, VIP Protection, and Olympic Style Shooting competition.

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 73.2% ★, Shooter 12.5%, First-Person 8.7%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated arcade-style rail shooter that emphasizes target practice and quick-fire mechanics.

“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 24.2%, Local Multiplayer 18.3%, Shooter 17%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, Action 16.1%

Why You'll Like It: A legendary arcade shooter that provides the same level of high-intensity, side-scrolling action and classic challenge.

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

Why similar: Shooter 25.1%, Action 24.3%, Local Co-Op 22.5%, Arcade 12.9%, 1990's 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: These titles define the 90s arcade action experience, focusing on reflex-heavy gameplay and cooperative play.

A rail shooter, with a difference, replacing bullets with pheromone shots, and enemies with giddy love-obsessed school girls. Every love letter and advancing kiss drains your energy! Repel them while upgrading your power ups and take part in outrageously lewd mini-games to find your true love!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 80.9% ★, First-Person 9.3%, Action 4.5%, 3D 4.5%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: This game utilizes on-rails shooter mechanics to deliver a fast-paced, arcade-style experience centered on target acquisition.

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 47.1%, Old School 27.2%, Action 16.4%, Local Co-Op 8.7%, Singleplayer 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on a classic arcade game that maintains the high difficulty and fast-paced action of the original era.

“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: Arcade 26.1%, Action 25.7%, Local Co-Op 19.5%, Shooter 12.7%, Local Multiplayer 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: It builds upon the arcade perfection of the original, offering more of the fast-paced, run-and-gun gameplay that defines the genre.

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

Why similar: Shooter 35.9%, Arcade 19.7%, Horror 18.2%, Action 17.8%, Co-op 7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style experience that perfectly captures the campy, zombie-themed horror-comedy vibe of 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 48.6%, 1990's 21.9%, Action 21.2%, Horror 5.9%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a similar blend of action-adventure and supernatural horror, capturing the feeling of a classic arcade franchise.

Notoriously lewd first-person shooter, where you find yourself irresistible to every girl in school! Fend off their advances as you explore the school grounds. Use gadgets to expel mischievous demons and upgrade kit like the 'Demon Sweeper' to suck the skirts clean off your suitors!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 81.6% ★, Shooter 12.8%, Action 4.8%, Singleplayer 0.8%

Why You'll Like It: Continuing the on-rails shooter mechanics of its predecessor, it provides a polished arcade experience with a focus on rapid-fire gameplay.

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 27.6%, Gore 21%, Horror 18%, Action 14%, 3D 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror shooter that leans into the classic sci-fi horror atmosphere and intense combat scenarios.

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 36.1%, Arcade 19.5%, Action 12.6%, Combat 10.4%, Horror 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade beat-em-up that shares the same zombie-horror theme and arcade-style progression as the seed game.

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 30.9%, Shooter 24.3%, Gore 18.4%, Violent 11.9%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-intensity horror shooter that focuses on dismemberment and survival, appealing to fans of the seed game's gore and action.

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 51.2%, Horror 26.2%, Action 8.2%, Gore 7.5%, Shooter 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic survival-horror title that shares the zombie-infested atmosphere and B-movie charm of the House of the Dead series.

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 24.2%, Shooter 7.5%, Gore 6.8%, Action 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive zombie horror experience that shares the same roots in 90s horror gaming as the seed game.

Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!

Why similar: Zombies 53.9%, Horror 19.8%, Action 14.5%, Gore 10.4%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 48.7% ★, Zombies 15.8%, Shooter 9.8%, 1990's 7.4%, Arcade 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A VR-focused arcade shooter that captures the essence of standing in a booth and blasting through waves of enemies.

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 39.5% ★, Zombies 9.1%, Shooter 7.2%, 1990's 5.9%, Local Co-Op 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 30.8%, Horror 17.8%, Action 14.8%, Local Co-Op 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 7.2%

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 38.7%, Shooter 15.3%, Gore 13.5%, Horror 9.1%, First-Person 7.2%

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 26.7%, Action 22.7%, Gore 18.9%, Violent 17.1%, 3D 6.7%

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 42.3%, Horror 17.5%, Gore 12.7%, Violent 10.6%, Action 9.6%

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 20.5%, Gore 16.1%, Old School 13.3%, Horror 12.4%, First-Person 12%

Battle your way through the dense zombie crowds as you struggle to survive! Inspired by classic zombie movies and FPS games from the 90s, the overwhelming combat will keep you on your toes!

Why similar: Zombies 21.3%, Shooter 16.2%, Gore 10.1%, Horror 9.9%, First-Person 9.3%

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 43.3%, Shooter 21%, Action 13.5%, Horror 9.1%, Co-op 5.6%

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

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: Shooter 27.7%, Gore 26.4%, Violent 17.1%, Action 12.4%, First-Person 10.4%

One of the most critically-acclaimed games in history, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare is back, remastered in true high-definition, featuring improved textures, physically based rendering, high-dynamic range lighting and much more.

Why similar: Shooter 36.8%, First-Person 18.2%, Action 14.9%, Violent 13.3%, Zombies 5.6%

A brand new entry to the series, NIGHT STRIKER GEAR revitalizes the sprite scaling pseudo-3D style with polished graphics. The new GEAR System gives an added depth to the gameplay without sacrificing the intuitiveness. Feeling the rush of fast-paced music, strike through the night once more!

Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 69.5% ★, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 7.4%, 1990's 7.2%, Action 4%

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 16.2%, Old School 13.3%

“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 26.5%, Action 19.1%, Local Co-Op 18.6%, Shooter 15.2%, Co-op 9.7%

“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 33%, Local Co-Op 22.1%, Shooter 15.8%, Action 15.2%, Co-op 9.9%

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 50%, Violent 19.2%, Gore 13.4%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 2.8%

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 22.9%, 1990's 18.5%, Action 16.9%, First-Person 12%, Gore 10.5%

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

Why similar: Zombies 44.5%, Horror 23.1%, Action 12.3%, Shooter 8.7%, Co-op 5.5%

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 19.1%, Gore 18.9%, Shooter 13.8%, Horror 13.5%, Zombies 8.3%

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

Why similar: Shooter 28.9%, First-Person 17.8%, Old School 17.6%, Action 12.8%, 3D 6.2%

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 60.7%, Action 30.9%, Combat 8.4%

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 16.8%, Shooter 15.9%, Violent 14.7%, Action 13.3%, 1990's 12.4%

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 42.9%, Arcade 25.6%, Action 23.6%, Co-op 6.3%, Singleplayer 1.6%

HordeZ is a fast VR rail shooter in the spirit of Doom and House of the Dead: blast waves of zombies and demons, survive each level and turn your VR headset into a full‑on arcade shooting range.

Why similar: Zombies 33%, Shooter 18.6%, Local Co-Op 16.4%, First-Person 12.5%, Action 8.3%

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 23.8%, Action 22%, 1990's 21.8%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Local Multiplayer 14.2%

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 21.8%, Shooter 17.6%, Gore 16.5%, First-Person 14.2%, Action 9.3%

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 35.7% ★, Zombies 22.6%, Shooter 11.2%, Gore 7.2%, Horror 7.1%

Zombieville USA 3D is a stylized arcade shooter combining retro gameplay with strikingly polished visuals. Fight through an endless undead horde in the bleak hellscape of suburbia! Choose your weapons, grab a friend, and see how long you can survive.

Why similar: Zombies 31.8%, Shooter 20.1%, Old School 14.8%, Arcade 13.9%, Action 8.5%

A retro shooter inspired by classics like Wolfenstein and Doom. Think of it as a tribute, a love letter to the games that defined a generation, with a few modern touches of my own. It’s tough, fast, and demands skill, just the way those old-school shooters did.

Why similar: Shooter 27.8%, Zombies 27.6%, First-Person 16.8%, Action 12.3%, Violent 11.1%

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 24.6%, Gore 21.4%, Violent 19.3%, Action 10.3%, Shooter 9.6%

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 34%, Action 21.3%, 1990's 19.9%, Local Co-Op 14.5%, Co-op 10.2%