- #1 Dead Containment
97% matchVery Positive91% of 70 reviews2022
Dev: Grump Dog Games
Windows
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 53% ★, Zombies 14.7%, Arcade 6%, Shooter 5.7%, Old School 4.4%
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.
- #2 The Typing of The Dead: Overkill
96% matchVery Positive88% of 4,101 reviews2013
Dev: Modern DreamPub: SEGA
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 80%
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 68% ★, Zombies 18.6%, Arcade 3.7%, Action 3.3%, Horror 2%
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.
- #3 Panzer Dragoon: Remake
96% matchMostly Positive78% of 964 reviews2020
Dev: MegaPixel Studio S. A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 44%
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 91.1% ★, Action 8.5%, 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.
- #4 Blue Estate The Game
95% matchVery Positive92% of 1,981 reviews2015
Dev: HE SAW
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
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 76.8% ★, Action 4.8%, Shooter 4.7%, First-Person 3.8%, Local Co-Op 3.8%
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.
- #5 Operation Wolf Returns: First Mission
94% matchMixed68% of 105 reviews2023
Dev: VIRTUALLYZ GAMINGPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 38%
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 56.5% ★, Shooter 13.2%, First-Person 8%, Action 7%, Violent 6.2%
Why You'll Like It: A modern revival of a classic arcade rail-shooter that focuses on quick reactions and clearing waves of enemies.
- #6 Touhou Crisis
94% matchVery Positive96% of 373 reviews2022
Dev: Brogrammist
Windows · Linux
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 66.7% ★, Shooter 11.2%, Arcade 7.5%, First-Person 6.4%, 3D 2.8%
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.
- #7 Wild Guns Reloaded
93% matchVery Positive87% of 496 reviews2017
Dev: NatsumeAtariPub: Natsume Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 59.8% ★, Shooter 10.8%, Local Multiplayer 9.6%, Arcade 8.3%, Action 6.8%
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.
- #8 Nightmare of Decay
91% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 4,395 reviews2022
Dev: Checkmaty
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 68%
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 27%, Horror 16.6%, 1990's 15%, Gore 11.3%, First-Person 10.3%
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.
- #9 Mad Bullets
92% matchVery Positive92% of 343 reviews2016
Dev: isTom Games Kft.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 93%
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 61.8% ★, Shooter 10.9%, Arcade 7.3%, First-Person 6.9%, Violent 5.3%
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.
- #10 Dead Beacon
91% matchVery Positive89% of 130 reviews2022
Dev: SelianiDEV
Windows
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 19.3%, 1990's 13.4%, Shooter 12.9%, Horror 10.7%, First-Person 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A first-person horror shooter that leans into 90s arcade aesthetics and simple, high-stakes combat.
- #11 Time Carnage
90% matchMixed64% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Wales Interactive
Windows · Mac
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 64.4%, Action 35.6%
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.
- #12 METAL SLUG
89% matchVery Positive89% of 5,230 reviews2015
Dev: DotemuPub: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
“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 25%, Local Multiplayer 17.9%, Shooter 17.3%, Local Co-Op 16.2%, Action 15.9%
Why You'll Like It: A legendary arcade shooter that provides the same level of high-intensity, side-scrolling action and classic challenge.
- #13 Reload
89% matchMostly Positive72% of 130 reviews2015
Dev: Top3Line s.r.o.Pub: Mastiff
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 6.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
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 73.5% ★, Shooter 12.4%, First-Person 8.7%, Action 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A dedicated arcade-style rail shooter that emphasizes target practice and quick-fire mechanics.
- #14 DOOM 64
87% matchVery Positive93% of 8,787 reviews2020
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 12.1 hrs≥1hr: 48%
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 20.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Gore 15.1%, Action 12.2%, Violent 11.1%
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.
- #15 Contra Anniversary Collection
88% matchMostly Positive76% of 1,488 reviews2019
Dev: KONAMI
Windows
Median: 30 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The Contra Anniversary Collection brings this classic Run and Gun franchise back to modern platforms and a new generation of gamers.
Why similar: Shooter 25.7%, Action 23.8%, Local Co-Op 21.5%, Arcade 13.5%, 1990's 11.4%
Why You'll Like It: These titles define the 90s arcade action experience, focusing on reflex-heavy gameplay and cooperative play.
- #16 Ghosts 'n Goblins Resurrection
86% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,568 reviews2021
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 65%
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 47.2%, Old School 27.5%, Action 16.2%, Local Co-Op 8.6%, Singleplayer 0.6%
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.
- #17 Gal*Gun: Double Peace
86% matchVery Positive87% of 2,200 reviews2016
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 27.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
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 81.3% ★, First-Person 9.3%, Action 4.3%, 3D 4.3%, 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.
- #18 METAL SLUG 2
85% matchVery Positive89% of 1,420 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
“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 26.9%, Action 25.4%, Local Co-Op 19.1%, Shooter 12.9%, Local Multiplayer 12%
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.
- #19 The Thing: Remastered
82% matchVery Positive89% of 1,402 reviews2024
Dev: Nightdive Studios
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 73%
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 28.1%, Gore 20.8%, Horror 18.1%, Action 13.9%, 3D 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: A survival-horror shooter that leans into the classic sci-fi horror atmosphere and intense combat scenarios.
- #20 Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol
84% matchMixed65% of 264 reviews2021
Dev: DotEmuPub: Disney
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 1.7 hrs≥1hr: 37%
Enjoy 16-bit console gaming with the cult classic Zombies Ate My Neighbors and its sequel, Ghoul Patrol!
Why similar: Shooter 36.3%, Arcade 20.3%, Horror 17.7%, Action 17.6%, Co-op 6.8%
Why You'll Like It: A classic arcade-style experience that perfectly captures the campy, zombie-themed horror-comedy vibe of the seed game.
- #21 Ghostbusters: The Video Game Remastered
83% matchVery Positive90% of 2,566 reviews2020
Dev: Saber InteractivePub: Mad Dog Games, LLC
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 62%
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 49.2%, 1990's 21.8%, Action 20.9%, Horror 5.8%, 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.
- #22 Gal*Gun 2
84% matchVery Positive83% of 2,496 reviews2018
Dev: INTI CREATES CO., LTD.Pub: PQube
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 18.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%
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 81.9% ★, Shooter 12.7%, Action 4.6%, 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.
- #23 Night Slashers: Remake
81% matchMixed65% of 186 reviews2024
Dev: Storm Trident S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 3.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 20.1%, Action 12.4%, Combat 10.1%, Horror 9.1%
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.
- #24 Resident Evil 0
82% matchVery Positive80% of 19,577 reviews2016
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 5.5 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 51.8%, Horror 25.9%, Action 8.1%, Gore 7.3%, Shooter 5.6%
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.
- #25 Dead Space
79% matchVery Positive91% of 70,332 reviews2023
Dev: MotivePub: Electronic Arts
Windows
Median: 8.7 hrsMean: 16.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
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 30.7%, Shooter 24.7%, Gore 18.3%, Violent 11.8%, 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.
- #26 Resident Evil
81% matchVery Positive92% of 36,188 reviews2015
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 16.8 hrs≥1hr: 82%
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Why similar: Zombies 54%, Horror 23.9%, Shooter 7.7%, Gore 6.7%, Action 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: The definitive zombie horror experience that shares the same roots in 90s horror gaming as the seed game.
- #27 OPERATION SERPENS
80% matchVery Positive87% of 104 reviews2020
Dev: GINRA TECHPub: VrKiwi
Windows
Arcade Shooter | Single user campaign | Co-op multiplayer mode | Fast paced action game
Why similar: On-Rails Shooter 49.3% ★, Zombies 15.6%, Shooter 9.8%, 1990's 7.3%, Arcade 6.7%
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.
- #28 Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
77% matchVery Positive80% of 4,090 reviews2024
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dead Rising returns with modern graphics in this Deluxe Remaster!
Why similar: Zombies 54.3%, Horror 19.6%, Action 14.5%, Gore 10.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #29 THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake
78% matchMixed45% of 627 reviews2025
Dev: MegaPixel Studio S. A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 40.2% ★, Zombies 9.1%, Shooter 7.2%, 1990's 5.8%, Old School 4.7%
- #30 Gears of War: Reloaded
77% matchMixed61% of 3,940 reviews2025
Dev: The CoalitionPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 4.5 hrsMean: 11.1 hrs≥1hr: 75%
Experience the origins of one of gaming’s most acclaimed franchises like never before, faithfully remastered and optimized for PC.
Why similar: Shooter 31.7%, Horror 17.6%, Action 14.7%, Local Co-Op 10.1%, Combat 7.1%
- #31 Painkiller
76% matchMixed55% of 1,225 reviews2025
Dev: Anshar StudiosPub: 3D Realms
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.8 hrs≥1hr: 64%
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 20.9%, Gore 16%, Old School 13.5%, First-Person 12.3%, Horror 12%
- #32 Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered
75% matchVery Positive89% of 641 reviews2024
Dev: GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 7.3 hrs≥1hr: 79%
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 27.3%, Action 22.6%, Gore 18.8%, Violent 17%, 3D 6.6%
- #33 Back 4 Blood
75% matchMixed69% of 73,188 reviews2021
Dev: Turtle Rock StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 8.2 hrsMean: 44.0 hrs≥1hr: 91%
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 38.8%, Shooter 15.7%, Gore 13.3%, Horror 9%, First-Person 7.4%
- #34 Umbrella Corps
79% matchMostly Negative32% of 3,344 reviews2016
Dev: CAPCOM
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 43.4%, Shooter 21.4%, Action 13.4%, Horror 9%, Co-op 5.4%
Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, zombie-themed shooter that focuses on arcade-style combat and competitive multiplayer action.
- #35 Living Dead Outbreak
73% matchVery Positive92% of 79 reviews2026
Dev: Games From The AbyssPub: QUByte Interactive
Windows
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 16.4%, Gore 10%, Horror 9.7%, First-Person 9.5%
- #36 Daymare: 1998
76% matchMixed69% of 4,272 reviews2019
Dev: Invader Studios
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 42.6%, Horror 17.2%, Gore 12.6%, Violent 10.5%, Action 9.5%
- #37 NIGHT STRIKER GEAR
73% matchVery Positive88% of 99 reviews2025
Dev: M2 Co., Ltd.
Windows
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 69.8% ★, Shooter 11.1%, Arcade 7.5%, 1990's 7.1%, Action 3.9%
- #38 Painkiller Hell & Damnation
74% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,349 reviews2012
Dev: The Farm 51Pub: Prime Matter
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
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 18.7%, Shooter 14.2%, Horror 13.4%, Zombies 8.4%
- #39 SHOCK TROOPERS
74% matchVery Positive83% of 283 reviews2016
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 40%
“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: Arcade 51.8%, Action 48.2%
- #40 DEAD
73% matchVery Positive86% of 90 reviews2020
Dev: George
Windows · Linux
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%, Shooter 16.8%, Local Multiplayer 15.9%, Old School 13.4%
- #41 The Last Stand Legacy Collection
71% matchVery Positive90% of 2,746 reviews2021
Dev: Con Artist GamesPub: Armor Games Studios
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 10.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
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 50.4%, Violent 19%, Gore 13.3%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 2.9%
- #42 Resident Evil Revelations
71% matchVery Positive81% of 18,405 reviews2013
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 7.9 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Why similar: Zombies 44.9%, Horror 22.7%, Action 12.3%, Shooter 8.9%, Co-op 5.5%
- #43 Hellbound
72% matchMixed64% of 1,521 reviews2020
Dev: Saibot Studios
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 82%
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 16.6%, Shooter 16.2%, Violent 14.5%, Action 13.2%, 1990's 12.4%
- #44 Dino Trauma
70% matchVery Positive91% of 407 reviews2023
Dev: Phobia Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 2.1 hrs≥1hr: 53%
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 21.9%, Shooter 17.9%, Gore 16.2%, First-Person 14.5%, Action 9.2%
- #45 METAL SLUG X
71% matchVery Positive88% of 3,971 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
“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 27.3%, Action 18.9%, Local Co-Op 18.2%, Shooter 15.4%, Co-op 9.4%
- #46 METAL SLUG 3
70% matchVery Positive90% of 9,130 reviews2014
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
“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 33.9%, Local Co-Op 21.6%, Shooter 16%, Action 15%, Co-op 9.6%
- #47 Alone in the Dark
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 4,872 reviews2024
Dev: Pieces InteractivePub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 13.1 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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 60.6%, Action 31%, Combat 8.3%
- #48 PowerSlave Exhumed
68% matchVery Positive89% of 934 reviews2022
Dev: Nightdive Studios
Windows
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 52%
PowerSlave Exhumed is a KEX Engine port of the classic console game perfectly blending both the PlayStation & Saturn versions
Why similar: Shooter 29.2%, First-Person 18.1%, Old School 17.7%, Action 12.7%, 3D 6.1%
- #49 Heretic + Hexen
65% matchVery Positive95% of 1,893 reviews2025
Dev: id SoftwarePub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 51%
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 23.2%, 1990's 18.4%, Action 16.7%, First-Person 12.2%, Old School 10.5%
- #50 Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
69% matchVery Positive88% of 1,458 reviews2018
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 35.5%, Action 20.9%, 1990's 19.7%, Local Co-Op 14.1%, Co-op 9.9%
- #51 HordeZ
69% matchVery Positive84% of 393 reviews2016
Dev: Zenz VR
Windows
Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
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 18.9%, Local Co-Op 16.1%, First-Person 12.8%, Action 8.3%
- #52 Hyper Fighters
72% matchMostly Negative23% of 427 reviews2014
Dev: Team 6 StudiosPub: Funbox Media Ltd
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 2.8 hrs≥1hr: 15%
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 87.4% ★, Action 12.6%
- #53 POSTAL Redux
67% matchVery Positive92% of 8,182 reviews2016
Dev: Running With Scissors
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%
POSTAL Redux is a high definition remake of the classic dark and surreal twin-stick isometric shooter. Take control of The POSTAL Dude as he fights to survive in a world gone mad with violence.
Why similar: Gore 27.9%, Violent 20.2%, Shooter 18.7%, Horror 15.7%, Co-op 7.8%
- #54 Bionic Commando: Rearmed
70% matchMixed60% of 1,165 reviews2009
Dev: Capcom
Windows
Median: 24 minMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 28%
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 22.4%, Local Multiplayer 20.2%, Old School 13.6%, Co-op 4.2%
- #55 METAL SLUG XX
69% matchMixed53% of 1,231 reviews2019
Dev: SNK CORPORATION
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
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 42.4%, Arcade 26.7%, Action 22.8%, Co-op 6.4%, Singleplayer 1.6%
- #56 Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
67% matchVery Positive93% of 8,936 reviews2009
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 84%
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 25.7%, Gore 19.8%, Action 17.1%, Old School 15.8%, First-Person 12.7%
- #57 Echoes of the Living
64% matchVery Positive84% of 1,020 reviews2025
Dev: MoonGlint Studio
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.0 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Echoes of the Living is a dark Classic Survival Horror inspired by the greatest hits from the 90's focused on reimagining visual horror, your goal is to make it out alive while uncovering the truth about the incident.
Why similar: Zombies 41.2%, 1990's 19.8%, Horror 18.2%, Shooter 17.5%, Action 3%
- #58 Walking Zombie: Shooter
68% matchMostly Positive75% of 507 reviews2018
Dev: Alda Games
Windows
Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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 36.3% ★, Zombies 22.5%, Shooter 11.3%, Gore 7%, Horror 6.9%
- #59 Blood: Refreshed Supply™
64% matchMostly Positive71% of 720 reviews2025
Dev: Nightdive StudiosPub: Warner Bros. Games
Windows
Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 14.1 hrs≥1hr: 59%
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 21.3%, 1990's 15.2%, Horror 11.9%, Gore 11.4%, First-Person 10%
