Games Like Vanquish

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

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 41.3%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Robots 13%, Action 8.2%, Shooter 7%

Why You'll Like It: A squad-based sci-fi shooter that shares the intense, cinematic pacing and robotic destruction found in 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 18.7%, Great Soundtrack 17.9%, Character Action Game 13.4% ★, Hack and Slash 11%, Action 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same studio, this title offers the same level of over-the-top, high-speed spectacle and precise combat mechanics.

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 23.8%, Character Action Game 18.5% ★, Action 15.2%, Hack and Slash 13.5%, Great Soundtrack 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the signature PlatinumGames DNA of fluid, stylish movement and high-intensity combat encounters.

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 48.6%, Character Action Game 19.7% ★, Shooter 9.6%, Robots 8.6%, Great Soundtrack 7%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast movement shooter that rewards aggression and precision, mirroring the frantic energy of Vanquish.

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% ★, Fast-Paced 18.6%, Sci-fi 16.1%, Shooter 14.9%, Futuristic 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Combines high-mobility pilot movement with heavy mech combat in a polished, fast-paced sci-fi setting.

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

Why similar: Bullet Time 47.7% ★, Shooter 24.2%, Action 13.1%, Cyberpunk 7%, Singleplayer 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A single-player shooter focused on fluid movement, destructible environments, and a heavy emphasis on bullet-time mechanics.

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 25.5%, Bullet Time 24.2% ★, Shooter 18.3%, Sci-fi 9%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A visceral, high-octane shooter that heavily features bullet-time and aggressive movement mechanics.

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 23.1%, Shooter 22.3%, Action 22%, Gore 13.6%, Violent 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on stylish, over-the-top combat and creative kills in a fast-paced, arcade-inspired shooter environment.

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 28.4% ★, Fast-Paced 25%, Robots 12%, Sci-fi 11.6%, Third Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: Provides deep customization and fast-paced, high-mobility mech combat that captures the futuristic warfare aesthetic.

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 41.8%, Shooter 13.6%, Great Soundtrack 10.6%, Sci-fi 10%, Action 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: An aggressive, fast-paced shooter that requires constant movement and tactical use of abilities to survive intense combat arenas.

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 25.6%, Action 22.1%, Shooter 21.4%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Gore 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A lightning-fast hybrid of first-person shooting and melee combat that feels like a modern, high-octane evolution of arcade action.

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 40.8%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Action 8.8%, Futuristic 8.7%, Hack and Slash 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, one-hit-kill action game that demands perfect reflexes and mastery of movement, much like a melee-focused 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 36.9%, Shooter 19%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Action 10.5%, Cyberpunk 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane boomer shooter that features incredible movement speed and a futuristic, cyberpunk aesthetic.

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 43.3% ★, Robots 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.4%, Third-Person Shooter 10.6%, Action 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: Offers fast-paced, anime-inspired mech combat with a strong focus on mobility and customization.

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 35.4%, Sci-fi 17.4%, Third Person 11.8%, Hack and Slash 8.1%, Great Soundtrack 8%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush game that demands intense focus and pattern recognition, mirroring the high-stakes boss encounters of Vanquish.

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

Why similar: Fast-Paced 54.8%, Shooter 19.5%, Action 10.6%, Great Soundtrack 9.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: A speed-running focused game that emphasizes perfect movement and precision, capturing the 'flow state' of high-speed action.

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 24%, Action 22.8%, Robots 22.2%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Cyberpunk 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, sci-fi shooter that focuses on intense combat against robotic hordes in a futuristic city.

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 44.8% ★, Action 18.4%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Robots 8%, Great Soundtrack 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Features incredibly fast, high-mobility mech combat that feels like a direct cousin to the speed of Vanquish.

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

Why similar: Character Action Game 26.2% ★, Action 17.5%, Hack and Slash 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.5%, Third Person 12%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for character-action games, offering the same level of mechanical depth and visual flair as PlatinumGames' titles.

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 21.1%, Action 18.5%, Futuristic 10.8%, Cyberpunk 7%

Why You'll Like It: An over-the-top, stylish third-person shooter that prioritizes constant action and destruction.

My Friend Pedro is a violent ballet about friendship, imagination, and one man’s struggle to obliterate anyone in his path at the behest of a sentient banana.

Why similar: Bullet Time 25.9% ★, Fast-Paced 24.5%, Shooter 17%, Action 12.6%, Great Soundtrack 8%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish, acrobatic shooter that makes extensive use of bullet-time and momentum-based combat.

Rollerdrome is a BAFTA award-winning third person action shooter that seamlessly blends high octane, visceral combat with fluid movement and tricking mechanics into one complementary and challenging whole, to create an original adrenaline-pumping shooter experience like no other.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 55.2%, Shooter 22.7%, Action 12.8%, Arcade 4.5%, Singleplayer 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: Blends fluid movement and third-person shooting into a unique, high-intensity experience that rewards constant motion.

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 14.6%, Action 14.2%, Cyberpunk 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 12.4%, Fast-Paced 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A brutal, fast-paced top-down shooter that emphasizes quick reflexes and aggressive combat in a cyberpunk setting.

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 34.9%, Mechs 24.3% ★, Sci-fi 14.4%, Action 11%, Shooter 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi third-person shooter that features large-scale boss battles and intense, arcade-style action.

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 24.1% ★, Action 22.7%, Hack and Slash 22.3%, Third Person 10.4%, Gore 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A highly stylized action game that features unique combat mechanics and a surreal, fast-paced atmosphere.

MULLET MADJACK is a HIGH-OCTANE-ACTION SHOOTER that put you directly inside a CLASSIC ANIME. Pick your favorite weapon and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… OF YOUR ENEMIES!

Why similar: Fast-Paced 47.7%, Shooter 15.7%, Robots 13.4%, Action 8.3%, Cyberpunk 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: A hyper-fast, stylish shooter that forces players to maintain constant momentum to survive, matching the intensity of Vanquish.

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 32.5%, Shooter 31.2%, Action 17.3%, Futuristic 14.9%, Singleplayer 2.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi shooter that utilizes movement-enhancing abilities to allow for tactical, fast-paced combat encounters.

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 19.2%, Robots 14.1%, Action 10.1%, Sci-fi 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A high-speed, anime-style mech combat game that focuses on aerial maneuverability and rapid-fire weaponry.

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 23.6%, Hack and Slash 19.1%, Character Action Game 19% ★, Gore 9.8%, Third Person 7.7%

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 30.3% ★, Shooter 16.2%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Robots 12.8%, Futuristic 8.9%

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

Fast-paced mecha themed third person shooter.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 33.8%, Mechs 23.2% ★, Robots 11.5%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Action 7.1%

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 46.8%, Action 12.1%, Shooter 11.2%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Third Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter that features unique, visceral combat mechanics and a gritty, sci-fi tone.

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 19.2% ★, Fast-Paced 18%, Hack and Slash 13.1%, Action 11.7%, Classic 10.5% ★

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 33.6%, Shooter 19.3%, Action 16.3%, Cyberpunk 14.4%, Robots 11.4%

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% ★, Hack and Slash 17%, Action 16.8%, Great Soundtrack 13.3%, Third Person 11.2%

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 46.3%, Fast-Paced 15.9%, Action 11.1%, Third Person 6.9%, Shooter 6.8%

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% ★, Third-Person Shooter 21.8%, Shooter 10%, Action 9.1%, Sci-fi 5.9%

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 34.4%, Hack and Slash 14.3%, Gore 12.3%, Character Action Game 11.8% ★, Violent 10.4%

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

Why similar: Sci-fi 20%, Shooter 18.9%, Robots 15.1%, Action 11.6%, Futuristic 9.3%

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 44.4% ★, Shooter 16.2%, Action 14.8%, Fast-Paced 10.8%, Singleplayer 4.7%

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 31.4%, Action 23.9%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Fast-Paced 12.9%, Sci-fi 9.2%

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 24.4%, Sci-fi 21.1%, Robots 17.4%, Action 16.4%, Cyberpunk 7.3%

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 33.4% ★, Third-Person Shooter 23.7%, Action 15.5%, Robots 11.8%, Shooter 7.8%

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 27.7%, Action 16.5%, Cyberpunk 10.2%, Arcade 8.5%

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 22.5% ★, Sci-fi 22.2%, Third Person 14%, Action 12.5%, Robots 9.8%

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 29.8% ★, Sci-fi 18.1%, Shooter 12.8%, Third Person 9.7%, Robots 9.6%

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 21.3% ★, Sci-fi 21.1%, Third Person 14.7%, Robots 14.1%, Hack and Slash 10.2%

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 22.1%, Third-Person Shooter 18.1%, Character Action Game 14.9% ★, Bullet Time 11.4% ★, Sci-fi 7.8%

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

Why similar: Sci-fi 37.2%, Great Soundtrack 32.7%, Cyberpunk 12.9%, Action 8.2%, Singleplayer 5.5%

NieR: Automata tells the story of androids 2B, 9S and A2 and their battle to reclaim the machine-driven dystopia overrun by powerful machines.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.4%, Great Soundtrack 16.7%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Robots 13.9%, Character Action Game 12% ★

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 37.2%, Mechs 26.5% ★, Sci-fi 13.8%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 5.7%

War Tech Fighters - the space action game that combines the spectacular action of Japanese Anime with Hollywood Blockbusters. Configure, upgrade and customize your War Tech and dive into battle to fight back the Zatronian forces and save your galaxy!

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.9%, Mechs 18.3% ★, Fast-Paced 17.9%, Sci-fi 10.7%, Shooter 9.2%

Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE

Why similar: Fast-Paced 36%, Sci-fi 16.6%, Shooter 15%, Robots 13.5%, Futuristic 9.8%

Katana ZERO is a stylish neo-noir, action-platformer featuring breakneck action and instant-death combat. Slash, dash, and manipulate time to unravel your past in a beautifully brutal acrobatic display.

Why similar: Fast-Paced 37.7%, Great Soundtrack 14.2%, Action 12.5%, Sci-fi 8.5%, Hack and Slash 8.4%

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 40.4% ★, Sci-fi 24.4%, Futuristic 11.7%, Hack and Slash 9.6%, Third Person 7.9%

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% ★, Third-Person Shooter 32.5%, Action 10.9%, Sci-fi 7.5%, Classic 5.4% ★

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 31.7%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Bullet Time 13.7% ★, Third Person 11.4%, Action 10.2%

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 33.8% ★, Sci-fi 21.3%, Shooter 15%, Robots 14.7%, Action 9.3%

Test your abilities in two new game modes, uncover new rewards and even a few secrets in the Arcade Challenge! Update! Feel the beat as wannabe rockstar Chai and his ragtag team fight against an evil megacorp in a world that syncs to the music.

Why similar: Character Action Game 23.9% ★, Great Soundtrack 16.9%, Action 16.5%, Hack and Slash 16.2%, Robots 9.1%