Games Like Vanquish

Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 41.2%, Sci-fi 15.2%, Robots 13.4%, Action 8.2%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same intense, squad-based third-person shooter DNA and high-octane sci-fi atmosphere as Vanquish.

Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

Why similar: Fast-Paced 18.5%, Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Character Action Game 13.8% ★, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by PlatinumGames, this title matches the over-the-top spectacle, speed, and high-skill ceiling of Vanquish.

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: Fast-Paced 24.2%, Bullet Time 23.4% ★, Shooter 17.8%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Action 7%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a modern, aggressive shooter experience heavily focused on slow-motion combat and high-intensity encounters.

An intense single-player FPS featuring a stylish movement system, completely destructible levels, and an acclaimed OST.

Why similar: Bullet Time 46.6% ★, Shooter 23.7%, Action 12.8%, Cyberpunk 7%, Singleplayer 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: This game perfectly captures the fluid movement and bullet-time mechanics that make Vanquish's combat so satisfying.

A new action game based on the concept of the ARMORED CORE series that uses the knowledge gained from FromSoftware's recent action game development.

Why similar: Mechs 28.7% ★, Fast-Paced 24.7%, Robots 12.3%, Sci-fi 11.4%, Third Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers the high-speed, customizable mech combat that fans of Vanquish's futuristic aesthetic will deeply appreciate.

PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 23.5%, Character Action Game 19% ★, Action 15.1%, Hack and Slash 13.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Another PlatinumGames classic that shares the same polished, high-octane combat philosophy and stylish presentation.

ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 44.8%, Character Action Game 18.3% ★, Shooter 9%, Robots 8.3%, Gore 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game pushes the boundaries of speed and style, rewarding aggressive play in a way that feels like a spiritual successor to Vanquish's intensity.

Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 40.6%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Action 8.9%, Futuristic 8.6%, Hack and Slash 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: While first-person, its focus on lightning-fast movement and one-hit-kill precision mirrors the adrenaline rush of Vanquish.

No longer a New York City cop, Max Payne moves to São Paulo to protect a wealthy family in an effort to finally escape his troubled past. This complete edition of Max Payne 3 includes the complete original game and all previously released downloadable content.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.2%, Bullet Time 23.8% ★, Action 10.7%, Shooter 10.1%, Third Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for cinematic bullet-time shooters, it provides the precise gunplay and tactical movement found in Vanquish.

Pilot your fully customizable Arsenal mech and join your fellow mercenaries in defending humanity from the corrupted machines and gigantic robots in this post-apocalyptic action game!

Why similar: Mechs 43.6% ★, Robots 15%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Third-Person Shooter 10.5%, Action 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: It provides a fast-paced mech experience with deep customization that appeals to the sci-fi action fan.

Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear... is you.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 41.5%, Shooter 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.5%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: The aggressive, movement-heavy combat loop forces players to stay constantly mobile, much like the slide-boost mechanics in Vanquish.

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: Fast-Paced 36.6%, Shooter 19.1%, Sci-fi 10.8%, Action 10.5%, Cyberpunk 7%

Why You'll Like It: This game captures the relentless speed and cyberpunk aesthetic that defines the most exciting moments of Vanquish.

ZONE OF THE ENDERS THE 2nd RUNNER - M∀RS Remastered in 4K and full VR. Enter Orbital Frame JEHUTY's cockpit and fly through Martian skies!

Why similar: Mechs 45.1% ★, Action 18.3%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Robots 8.2%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title offers unparalleled high-speed mech action that matches the frantic pace of Vanquish's boss battles.

Step into the boots of Grayson Hunt after a crash landing on an old resort planet forces him to make a hard choice: survival or revenge. Execute masterful kills with Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition’s unique combat system that rewards you for performing the most creative and deadly kills imaginable.

Why similar: Sci-fi 22.9%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 22.1%, Gore 13.9%, Violent 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: This arcade-style shooter rewards creative and aggressive play, mirroring the score-chasing nature of Vanquish.

Hard Reset Redux is an action-packed and hardcore single-player shooter which embraces the best qualities that the genre has it offer. It includes over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies, great weapon variety, a challenging campaign and a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting.

Why similar: Shooter 23.8%, Action 22.7%, Robots 22.6%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Cyberpunk 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, cyberpunk-themed shooter that focuses on intense combat against robotic enemies.

From Remedy Entertainment, the masters of cinematic action games, comes Quantum Break, a time-amplified suspenseful blockbuster. The Quantum Break experience is part game, part live action show—where decisions in one dramatically affect the other.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.1%, Sci-fi 17.6%, Bullet Time 13.7% ★, Third Person 11.3%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: The time-manipulation mechanics integrated into the third-person shooting create a similar tactical flow to Vanquish.

Winner of over 80 awards, CONTROL is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 39.5%, Sci-fi 18.1%, Third Person 13.4%, Action 11.3%, Shooter 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Its supernatural movement abilities and fast-paced third-person gunplay provide a similar sense of kinetic freedom.

Gungrave G.O.R.E is a stylish third-person action shooter by South-Korean Studio IGGYMOB in which you take on the role of Grave, a gunslinger of resurrection and badass anti-hero of your dreams, mowing down tons of enemies in a gory ballet of bullets.

Why similar: Bullet Time 23.5% ★, Third-Person Shooter 21%, Action 18.5%, Futuristic 10.7%, Cyberpunk 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: An arcade-style shooter that prioritizes constant action and destruction over tactical realism.

In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 43.9%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Action 9.7%, Third Person 8.8%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a heavy, impactful third-person action experience that feels like a natural extension of Vanquish's combat style.

RUINER is a brutal action shooter set in the year 2091 in the cyber metropolis Rengkok. A wired psychopath lashes out against a corrupt system to uncover the truth and retrieve his kidnapped brother under the guidance of a secretive hacker friend.

Why similar: Sci-fi 14.7%, Action 14.1%, Cyberpunk 13.7%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Fast-Paced 11.9%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down shooter that matches the brutal, fast-paced, and stylish nature of Vanquish's combat encounters.

The ultimate Devil Hunter is back in style, in the game action fans have been waiting for.

Why similar: Character Action Game 26.8% ★, Action 17.3%, Hack and Slash 15.4%, Great Soundtrack 12.3%, Third Person 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: The pinnacle of character action games, offering the same level of polish and combat depth as PlatinumGames' best work.

The jailer is the key, kill him and you’ll be free. Fight your way free in this ultra-responsive, fast-paced sword-fighting and dual-stick shooting game.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 35.5%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Third Person 11.7%, Hack and Slash 8.3%, Great Soundtrack 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: This boss-rush game demands the same level of focus and pattern recognition required for Vanquish's most difficult encounters.

Wanted: Dead is a new hybrid slasher/shooter from the makers of Ninja Gaiden and Dead or Alive. The game follows a week in life of the Zombie Unit, an elite Hong Kong police squad on a mission to uncover a major corporate conspiracy.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 38.7%, Bullet Time 17.8% ★, Shooter 13.8%, Third Person 10.1%, Hack and Slash 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: This hybrid of melee and shooting offers a high-octane, challenging experience that feels like a throwback to intense action games.

Neon White is a single-player speedrunning FPS where you can sacrifice your guns for godlike parkour moves.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 54.9%, Shooter 19.5%, Action 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 10.1%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: It focuses entirely on speed-running and precision, capturing the 'flow state' that Vanquish players strive for.

Climb into the cockpit of an otherworldly war machine and fly into battle against a horrifying alien race bent on eradicating humanity to preserve their own civilization.

Why similar: Mechs 30.5% ★, Shooter 16.2%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Robots 13.1%, Futuristic 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, mech-focused shooter that blends bullet-hell elements with cinematic action.

Fast-paced mecha themed third person shooter.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.8%, Mechs 23.4% ★, Robots 11.6%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Shooter 7.2%

The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

Why similar: Action 21.6%, Character Action Game 18.8% ★, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Gore 9.5%, Third Person 7.1%

Driven to the brink of extinction on ice-covered wastelands, humankind fights to survive. Battle to survive against gargantuan alien Akrid and treacherous Snow Pirates on the vast and frozen landscape of EDN III.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.8%, Mechs 24.5% ★, Sci-fi 14.3%, Action 11%, Shooter 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi third-person shooter that features mech-like suit combat and large-scale boss encounters.

Get ready for some seriously stylish action from renowned designer SUDA51. In this exclusive version for PC, players will be slicing, dicing, and shooting as the suave executioner Mondo Zappa. Prepare for the thrill of love and kill in KILLER IS DEAD!

Why similar: Character Action Game 24.6% ★, Action 22.5%, Hack and Slash 22.5%, Third Person 10.1%, Gore 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized action game that offers a unique, fast-paced combat experience for fans of Japanese action design.

DESYNC is an intense single-player first person action game that begs you to play dangerously and creatively. Eliminate your opponents as you perform violent attack sequences using the explosive digital weaponry and lethal side-arms at your disposal.

Why similar: Shooter 31.5%, Action 24%, Great Soundtrack 14.1%, Fast-Paced 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized, fast-paced shooter that rewards players for aggressive and precise combat maneuvers.

The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

Why similar: Character Action Game 19.9% ★, Fast-Paced 17.9%, Hack and Slash 13.4%, Action 11.7%, Classic 10.5% ★

Project Nimbus is a high speed mech action game set in a post apocalyptic world. Players control 'Battle Frames' - humanoid battle suits armed with an arsenal of weapons.

Why similar: Mechs 45.9% ★, Fast-Paced 19.3%, Robots 14.5%, Action 10%, Sci-fi 9.6%

Over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies & a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting. Hard Reset is here to shake up the shooter scene. Try the demo now.

Why similar: Sci-fi 33.2%, Shooter 19.2%, Action 16.2%, Cyberpunk 14.8%, Robots 11.6%

Experience the single-player experience from the iconic first-person shooter, Crysis 3, optimized to take advantage of today's hardware in Crysis 3 Remastered.

Why similar: Sci-fi 32.1%, Shooter 31.7%, Action 17.4%, Futuristic 14.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Experience piloting and customizing massive armored units called Wanzers while engaging in high-intensity battles driven by a compelling story. The battle begins now!

Why similar: Mechs 44.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 21.7%, Shooter 10%, Action 9.1%, Sci-fi 5.8%

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Sci-fi 24.1%, Action 21%, Shooter 20.4%, Hack and Slash 9.9%, Gore 6.4%

The smash-hit stylish action game DMC4 is back and better than ever, boasting new playable characters and game modes!

Why similar: Character Action Game 29.5% ★, Hack and Slash 17.2%, Action 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 13%, Third Person 11.1%

A third-person Action/Shooter that thrusts players into a sci-fi flavored nightmare scenario set in the post Cold War era.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 46.9%, Action 12.2%, Shooter 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Third Person 8.9%

The legendary action-shooter finally comes to PC, and in style! Blast your way through mind-melting visuals and amazing beats, all in your quest through cyberspace to save a world on the verge of collapse. Playable on your desktop or in fully immersive VR.

Why similar: Shooter 29.9%, Sci-fi 27.5%, Action 16.6%, Cyberpunk 10.5%, Arcade 8.4%

Gun Metal is a futuristic action-packed experience where you take control of the fully transformable prototype combat vehicle known as the Havoc Suit.The Havoc Suit, a prototype combat vehicle, remains the only hope to save civilization from a tireless enemy.

Why similar: Mechs 33.6% ★, Third-Person Shooter 23.6%, Action 15.4%, Robots 12.1%, Shooter 7.8%

Sunset Overdrive transforms an open-world apocalypse into your tactical playground. Zip, grind and wall-run across Sunset City with an unconventional arsenal. Hyper-agility, unique weapons, and customizable abilities deliver an explosive and irreverent adventure in the end times.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 46.8%, Fast-Paced 15.6%, Action 11.2%, Shooter 6.9%, Third Person 6.7%

Paint the screen red and travel the cosmos in this bloodstained action adventure game! Witness the latest from Grasshopper Manufacture: the advent of ULTRA-VIOLENT SCIENCE FICTION!

Why similar: Action 33.3%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, Gore 12.3%, Character Action Game 11.8% ★, Violent 10.2%

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: Shooter 24.3%, Sci-fi 20.7%, Robots 18%, Action 16.4%, Cyberpunk 7.5%

SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS where time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets.

Why similar: Bullet Time 44.5% ★, Shooter 16.2%, Action 14.8%, Fast-Paced 10.7%, Singleplayer 4.6%

Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.

Why similar: Mechs 22.6% ★, Sci-fi 21.9%, Third Person 13.8%, Action 12.5%, Robots 10.2%

Pilot the mecha Strike Suit across massive fleet battles where your dogfighting skills decide Earth's fate. Fast, frantic space combat with capital ship destruction, multiple endings, and a universe that's anything but empty. This is space combat reborn.

Why similar: Mechs 32.3% ★, Sci-fi 20.4%, Shooter 10.8%, Action 10.6%, Third-Person Shooter 8.2%

Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

Why similar: Mechs 29.3% ★, Fast-Paced 18.7%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Shooter 14.8%, Futuristic 8.8%

Follow a gripping, surprise-filled journey as two dissimilar characters form an uneasy partnership in order to survive through a perilous, post-apocalyptic America. 150 years in the future, war and destruction have left the world in ruins with few humans remaining and nature having reclaimed the world.

Why similar: Sci-fi 20.5%, Action 19.8%, Third Person 17.3%, Robots 14.6%, Hack and Slash 13.2%

Metal Wolf Chaos XD is a modernized re-release of FromSoftware's 2004 mech shooter with upgraded visual fidelity, refined controls and gameplay, a new save system, and 4K + 16:9 support for modern displays.

Why similar: Mechs 42.3% ★, Third-Person Shooter 32.4%, Action 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.4%, Classic 5.4% ★

Nelo is the lightning fast, out of this world, genre-blending, bullet-hell, character-action epic meticulously crafted by the loving couple at Magic & Mirrors.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 21.8%, Third-Person Shooter 18%, Character Action Game 15.3% ★, Bullet Time 11.3% ★, Sci-fi 7.6%

Nimbus INFINITY is a high-speed mech action game, set in the future of a war-torn Earth that has just begun to heal. Equip mechanical Battle Frames with weapons to customize your battle style, and soar through variant battlefields while discovering the story of a new generation.

Why similar: Mechs 30.1% ★, Sci-fi 17.9%, Shooter 12.8%, Robots 9.9%, Third Person 9.6%

The extreme and unpredictable conditions that characterized the Lost Planet series return, harsher than ever before. Lost Planet 3 reveals new truths about the foreboding planet and the colonial history of E.D.N. III.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.4%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Mechs 14.9% ★, Action 12.9%, Shooter 10%

Feel the exhilaration of fast-paced combat in your fully customized armored suit as you freely explore a deadly and dangerous world on land or in the air. Take on titanic boss battles with alone or with up to two other friends in online co-op!

Why similar: Mechs 41.1% ★, Sci-fi 24%, Futuristic 11.4%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, Third Person 7.7%

Slash your way through a futuristic Earth overrun with ruthless mutants and powerful robots. Now including ‘Rebirth Project,’ the all-new rogue-lite side mission that can be accessed from the main menu! (DLC installation is required.)

Why similar: Character Action Game 21.9% ★, Sci-fi 20.7%, Third Person 14.4%, Robots 14.4%, Hack and Slash 10.4%

Lost Planet 2, the sequel to Lost Planet™: Extreme Condition, the landmark third-person shooter that sold over 2.3 million units worldwide, is now available on Steam!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 37.1%, Mechs 26.8% ★, Sci-fi 13.7%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 5.7%

Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.

Why similar: Mechs 33.9% ★, Sci-fi 21%, Shooter 14.9%, Robots 14.8%, Action 9.3%

In this retelling of Dante's origin story which is set against a contemporary backdrop, DmC Devil May Cry™ retains the stylish action.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 19.2%, Action 18.1%, Character Action Game 16.4% ★, Fast-Paced 15.4%, Third Person 11.6%

Discover the world of Transistor, a sci-fi-themed action RPG from the creators of Bastion.

Why similar: Sci-fi 37%, Great Soundtrack 32.4%, Cyberpunk 13.4%, Action 8.3%, Singleplayer 5.4%

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition Colonies Edition includes everything that made the original Lost Planet a hit on PC as well as adding tons of new features.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 53.6%, Action 22.4%, Mechs 21.2% ★, Adventure 2.8%