Games Like Warhammer: End Times - Vermintide

The critically acclaimed Vermintide 2 is a visually stunning and groundbreaking melee action game pushing the boundaries of the first person co-op genre. Join the fight now!

Why similar: Games Workshop 35.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.1%, Dwarf 9.7% ★, Co-op 9.7%, Online Co-Op 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines the original's melee-focused combat with deeper class progression and more varied enemy encounters.

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the new co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series. As Tertium falls, Rejects Will Rise.

Why similar: Co-op 23.8%, Dark Fantasy 22.8%, FPS 14.8%, Hack and Slash 14%, First-Person 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game translates the Vermintide formula into a gritty, high-intensity sci-fi setting with a focus on hybrid melee and ranged combat.

In KILLING FLOOR 2, players descend into continental Europe after it has been overrun by horrific, murderous clones called Zeds that were created by rogue elements of the Horzine Corporation. 6-player Co-Op & 12-player VS Zed-slaughtering mayhem.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 19.6%, Co-op 15.4%, Gore 14.9%, FPS 10%, Hack and Slash 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a similarly intense, gore-filled experience focused on surviving increasingly difficult waves of enemies with a focus on visceral feedback.

From Valve (the creators of Counter-Strike, Half-Life and more) comes Left 4 Dead, a co-op action horror game for the PC and Xbox 360 that casts up to four players in an epic struggle for survival against swarming zombie hordes and terrifying mutant monsters.

Why similar: Co-op 28.8%, Online Co-Op 20.6%, FPS 15.4%, Multiplayer 13.4%, First-Person 5.9%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that established the core loop of navigating dangerous environments while fending off waves of infected enemies.

Deep Rock Galactic is a 1-4 player co-op FPS featuring dwarven space miners, procedurally-generated destructible environments, and endless hordes of alien monsters. Explore cave systems, mine for minerals, and work together to survive!

Why similar: Dwarf 61.3% ★, Co-op 16.7%, FPS 8.2%, First-Person 5.1%, Survival 2.9%

Why You'll Like It: This cooperative shooter emphasizes tight-knit teamwork and class-based synergy while battling massive swarms of alien creatures in destructible environments.

Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Why similar: Co-op 49.3%, Multiplayer 24.9%, Action 13.8%, Fantasy 8.4%, Adventure 2.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title captures the epic scale of the Warhammer universe with satisfying, brutal melee and ranged combat against massive swarms of Tyranids.

Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

Why similar: Co-op 26.9%, Online Co-Op 19.9%, FPS 15%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Gore 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: As the definitive blueprint for the four-player cooperative horde genre, it provides the same frantic pacing and team-dependent survival mechanics.

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: Online Co-Op 28.5%, Co-op 16.7%, Gore 14%, FPS 11.9%, Multiplayer 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A spiritual successor to the L4D formula that introduces a card-based system to add strategic depth to its cooperative zombie-slaying gameplay.

World War Z is a heart-pounding coop third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring massive swarms of hundreds of zombies, focused on fast-paced, gruesomely spectacular action.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 33.5%, Co-op 21.5%, Multiplayer 15.8%, Gore 9.8%, FPS 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game excels at rendering massive, screen-filling swarms of zombies that require coordinated team effort to manage effectively.

GTFO is a hardcore cooperative horror shooter that throws you from gripping suspense to explosive action in a heartbeat. Stealth, strategy, and teamwork are necessary to survive in your deadly, underground prison. Work together or die together.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 29.1%, Co-op 21.1%, FPS 13.2%, Gore 11%, Multiplayer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A hardcore cooperative experience that demands extreme coordination and stealth to survive terrifying, high-pressure encounters.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite is a cooperative third-person survival game set in the iconic Alien Universe. Battle through hordes of different types of Xenomorph, customize your character and gear, and level-up as you try to contain this ever-growing threat.

Why similar: Co-op 32.5%, Online Co-Op 31%, Survival 8.5%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the tension of fighting overwhelming numbers of enemies in a dark, claustrophobic sci-fi environment with strong class-based co-op.

MORDHAU is a multiplayer medieval slasher. Create your mercenary and fight in brutal battles where you will experience fast paced combat, castle sieges, cavalry charges, and more.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 24.6%, Gore 19.3%, Multiplayer 16.2%, First-Person 14.1%, Hack and Slash 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A skill-based medieval slasher that emphasizes precise directional combat and intense, large-scale multiplayer battles.

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: Games Workshop 34.8% ★, Gore 16.7%, Co-op 10.2%, Action 10.1%, Multiplayer 10%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action game that delivers a powerful, visceral experience as a Space Marine wading through hordes of Orks.

Hitler’s hordes are back for more in this spine-chilling shooter from the makers of Sniper Elite 4! Abominable occult enemies, epic weapons and a harrowing new campaign for 1-4 players await in 1940s Europe, as you fight to save humankind from undead Armageddon!

Why similar: Co-op 36.1%, Gore 26%, Multiplayer 20%, Action 12%, Horror 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: A polished cooperative shooter that blends supernatural horror with satisfying gunplay and tactical horde management.

Space Hulk: Deathwing - Enhanced Edition is a First-Person Shooter based on Games Workshop’s cult classic board game set in Warhammer 40,000 universe. Expanding upon the original game, and featuring a host of new content, new features and a richer multiplayer mode.

Why similar: Games Workshop 21.9% ★, Co-op 19.7%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, FPS 11.3%, Action 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: This game offers a slow, atmospheric, and brutal cooperative experience set within the claustrophobic corridors of a derelict spaceship.

Chivalry 2 is a multiplayer first person slasher inspired by epic medieval movie battles. Players are thrust into the action of every iconic moment of the era - from clashing swords, to storms of flaming arrows, to sprawling castle sieges and more.

Why similar: Gore 28.5%, Hack and Slash 19.5%, Multiplayer 16.7%, FPS 12.4%, First-Person 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: If you enjoyed the melee focus of Vermintide, this game offers the most satisfying and chaotic first-person medieval combat available.

Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.

Why similar: FPS 31.1%, Games Workshop 22.9% ★, Gore 20.1%, First-Person 12.1%, Action 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-inspired shooter that perfectly captures the heavy, destructive power of the Warhammer 40,000 aesthetic.

Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter starring the brash warrior Lo Wang, who must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world.

Why similar: Gore 23.6%, Co-op 22.8%, FPS 14.9%, Hack and Slash 11.3%, Multiplayer 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced looter-shooter that features a heavy emphasis on melee combat alongside satisfying gunplay and gore.

Enter the Chaos-infested Caligari Sector and purge the unclean with the most powerful agents of the Imperium of Man! W40k: Inquisitor – Martyr is a grim Action-RPG featuring multiple classes of the Inquisition who will carry out the Emperor’s will.

Why similar: Games Workshop 42.2% ★, Online Co-Op 12.1%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Co-op 11.8%, Action RPG 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that brings the Warhammer 40,000 setting to an isometric perspective with a focus on visceral combat and loot.

Embark on an exotic journey into danger in this rip-roaring 1930s third person adventure for 1-4 players! Encounter pulse-pounding action, treacherous traps and tales of derring-do!

Why similar: Co-op 34%, Online Co-Op 33.2%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Action 11%, Adventure 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: A fun, cooperative adventure that focuses on clearing out hordes of mythological enemies with a distinct 1930s pulp-adventure atmosphere.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Co-op 29.7%, Online Co-Op 25.4%, Multiplayer 11.4%, Dark Fantasy 10.9%, Action 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging cooperative action game that blends souls-like combat with procedural generation and intense boss fights.

Enter an apocalyptic fantasy world where humanity is on the brink of extinction, iron is valued above gold and trust is hard earned. This ARPG features complex character development, hundreds of unique items, crafting and quests with choice & consequence.

Why similar: Action RPG 43%, Dark Fantasy 23.4%, Hack and Slash 13.6%, Co-op 8.9%, Multiplayer 3.9%

Why You'll Like It: While isometric, this action-RPG captures the dark, oppressive atmosphere and deep build customization found in the Warhammer fantasy world.

Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!

Why similar: Co-op 22.2%, Hack and Slash 21.6%, Action RPG 17.5%, Online Co-Op 9.2%, Multiplayer 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: This action-RPG features fluid, skill-based movement and combat that feels more active and engaging than traditional isometric titles.

The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!

Why similar: Co-op 37%, Online Co-Op 18.1%, Hack and Slash 16.4%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: A classic cooperative dungeon crawler that focuses on clearing rooms of enemies with distinct character classes and team synergy.

Foul Tyranids rampaging on barren worlds; the mysterious Aeldari waging war on the Imperium; a prophecy that could change the fate of an entire Sector. Purge the unclean with the new Tech-Adept Inquisitor and carry out the Emperor’s will in the grim Action-RPG “WH40k: Inquisitor - Prophecy”.

Why similar: Games Workshop 53.2% ★, Online Co-Op 16.5%, Hack and Slash 9.1%, Multiplayer 7.1%, Action RPG 6%

Why You'll Like It: A standalone expansion that continues the dark, action-heavy gameplay of its predecessor within the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

PAYDAY 2 is an action-packed, four-player co-op shooter that once again lets gamers don the masks of the original PAYDAY crew - Dallas, Hoxton, Wolf and Chains - as they descend on Washington DC for an epic crime spree.

Why similar: Co-op 33%, Online Co-Op 25.6%, FPS 16%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: While the setting is different, it shares the core DNA of objective-based, high-pressure cooperative survival against waves of security forces.

6-player co-op survival horror at its finest! Free updates, free special events and a ridiculous amount of fun!

Why similar: Co-op 24.6%, Online Co-Op 18.7%, FPS 17%, Gore 12.6%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: The original title that defined the wave-based survival shooter genre with its gritty atmosphere and intense cooperative focus.

Put on your wide-brimmed hat, grab your weapons and embark on an incredible adventure in the gothic-noir world of Borgovia, where mad science threatens the fragile peace between monster and mortal.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23.5%, Co-op 19.7%, Action RPG 14.3%, Dark Fantasy 12.3%, Action 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A gothic-themed action-RPG that provides a similar dark fantasy aesthetic and hack-and-slash gameplay loop.

Mordheim: City of the Damned is the first video game adaptation of Games Workshop's cult classic tabletop game Mordheim. Set in the Warhammer World's decimated Empire city, Mordheim: City of the Damned is a turn-based tactical game where you lead warbands into bloody and lethal skirmishes.

Why similar: Games Workshop 70.6% ★, Dark Fantasy 17%, Multiplayer 5.9%, Fantasy 3.4%, RPG 2.5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same dark, gritty Warhammer fantasy setting, focusing on tactical, high-stakes combat in a ruined city.

Addictive turn-based empire-building with colossal, real-time battles, all set in a world of legendary heroes, giant monsters, flying creatures and storms of magical power.

Why similar: Games Workshop 52.5% ★, Dark Fantasy 10.6%, Dwarf 10.3% ★, Fantasy 6.6%, Multiplayer 6.3%

Merciless trench warfare immerses you and your squad in intense battles of attack and defense. Verdun is the first multiplayer FPS set in an authentic World War One setting offering a rarely seen battlefield experience.

Why similar: Co-op 35.2%, Gore 18.7%, FPS 14%, Multiplayer 11.2%, First-Person 10.2%

In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, choose a hero from four character classes and prepare for epic battles wielding some of the most powerful artefacts of the Old World.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 21%, Dark Fantasy 19.8%, Co-op 18.1%, Hack and Slash 12.2%, Multiplayer 9.6%

Hunters Inc. is a 1-4 player co-op melee FPS featuring rampaging Orc hunters, gigantic monsters to slay and procedurally generated environments teeming with deadly flora and fauna.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 28.3%, Co-op 23.5%, FPS 13.8%, Hack and Slash 10.1%, First-Person 9.9%

A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

Why similar: Co-op 30.4%, Online Co-Op 30.1%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Action 7.5%

Strategy gaming perfected. A breath-taking campaign of exploration, expansion and conquest across a fantasy world. Turn-based civilisation management and real-time epic strategy battles with thousands of troops and monsters at your command.

Why similar: Games Workshop 53.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 10%, Co-op 8.7%, Fantasy 8.4%, Multiplayer 7.6%

Besiege castles and raid villages in Chivalry: Medieval Warfare, a fast-paced medieval first person slasher with a focus on multiplayer battles

Why similar: Gore 30.8%, Multiplayer 21.7%, First-Person 14.4%, Action 10.5%, Co-op 8.7%

The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2.

Why similar: Co-op 32.1%, Gore 22.4%, Multiplayer 14.5%, Action 8.9%, Survival 7.3%

All of Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War II in one package. Play the award-winning real-time strategy game in all its glory, including three full campaigns, six multiplayer factions, and a full co-op Last Stand mode with eight unique heroes.

Why similar: Games Workshop 56.7% ★, Co-op 11.1%, Online Co-Op 9.6%, Gore 9.2%, Multiplayer 8.3%

The cataclysmic conclusion to the Total War: WARHAMMER trilogy is here. Rally your forces and step into the Realm of Chaos, a dimension of mind-bending horror where the very fate of the world will be decided. Will you conquer your Daemons… or command them?

Why similar: Games Workshop 38.3% ★, Dwarf 15.7% ★, Dark Fantasy 15%, Co-op 8.1%, Online Co-Op 7.7%

Styx: Master of Shadows is an infiltration game with RPG elements taking place in a dark fantasy universe, where you sneak, steal and assassinate your way through as Styx, a Goblin two-centuries of age.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 48.9%, Fantasy 14.1%, Action 13.5%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Multiplayer 4.8%

Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!

Why similar: Co-op 21.2%, FPS 20.6%, Gore 19.8%, Online Co-Op 17.2%, Action 8.2%

Step into a brutal battle between three warring factions In Dawn of War III you will have no choice but to face your foes when a catastrophic weapon is found on the mysterious world of Acheron.

Why similar: Games Workshop 62.2% ★, Gore 12.2%, Co-op 9.3%, Multiplayer 9%, Action 4.7%

Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.

Why similar: Co-op 34.4%, Online Co-Op 29.2%, Multiplayer 12.1%, Action 9.1%, Fantasy 8.1%

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Definitive Edition is the ultimate Dawn of War experience, featuring the original Dawn of War and all its expansions, along with enhanced visuals, an improved camera, and 64-bit platform support.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 39.6%, Co-op 28.5%, Multiplayer 19.7%, Gore 7.6%, Fantasy 3%

It’s 2091 and megacorp Horzine has produced the ultimate army: an obedient horde of bioengineered monsters called zeds. Now, join the rebel group Nightfall in this co-op action/horror FPS that puts you and your teammates in a battle for the future of humanity.

Why similar: Co-op 28.5%, Gore 20.8%, FPS 19.7%, First-Person 11.6%, Multiplayer 9.9%

Step into the Warhammer Fantasy world like never before in this short and fun VR experience. As an aspiring hero, you need to prove your worth by outsmarting the cunning Skaven, using your expert marksmanship and keen melee skills. For the Empire!

Why similar: Gore 76.4%, Action 23.6%

Welcome to the grim darkness of the far future! Experience the war-torn universe of Warhammer 40,000 brought into jaw-dropping, visceral reality for the first time in VR. Immerse yourself in a gripping, action-filled story spanning the galaxy.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 35.5%, Dark Fantasy 28.3%, FPS 19.3%, Action 8.7%, Atmospheric 5.5%

In a dark Cyberpunk world, you (and up to 3 friends) wage war against the all-powerful Federation in this Source-powered FPS/RPG.

Why similar: Co-op 26.9%, FPS 26.1%, Online Co-Op 9.9%, Action 8.4%, Multiplayer 8.1%

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Co-op 29.6%, Online Co-Op 26.3%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Multiplayer 10.6%, Hack and Slash 9.7%

Endless fantasy action and adventure await you and your friends in Dungeons of Eternity. Hack-n-slash takes on a new meaning in VR: swing swords, throw axes, use bows, wield magic staffs, and more to make it out alive. Become the most powerful adventurer in this blockbuster VR experience!

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 26.7%, Online Co-Op 21%, Hack and Slash 16.5%, Action RPG 13.7%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Blood Bowl 2 smashes Warhammer and American football together, in an explosive cocktail of turn-based strategy, humour and brutality, adapted from Games Workshop’s famous boardgame.

Why similar: Games Workshop 49.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.9%, Gore 13%, Multiplayer 9%, Fantasy 5.4%

The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

Why similar: Co-op 23%, Online Co-Op 19%, Hack and Slash 18.7%, Action RPG 14.2%, Multiplayer 7.8%

You’ve tossed, burned and sliced them by the thousands – now orcs must die more than ever before! Grab a friend and slay orcs in untold numbers in this sequel to the 2011 AIAS Strategy Game of the Year from Robot Entertainment.

Why similar: Co-op 39.3%, Online Co-Op 29.8%, Action 10.1%, Multiplayer 10%, Fantasy 5.6%

Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario.

Why similar: Co-op 20.1%, Online Co-Op 19.2%, Hack and Slash 16.3%, Action 13.6%, Action RPG 12%