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: Dwarves 15.8% ★, Dark Fantasy 15.3%, Co-op 14.9%, Online Co-Op 12.6%, Gore 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: This direct sequel refines every mechanic of the original, offering deeper character progression and more varied combat 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 24.6%, Gore 22.1%, FPS 15.6%, First-Person 10.4%, Action RPG 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same team, this game translates the Vermintide formula into a gritty, high-octane sci-fi setting.

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 18.5%, Gore 17.6%, Co-op 14.8%, FPS 9.9%, Hack and Slash 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: This title excels at delivering intense, wave-based combat with a heavy emphasis on gore and satisfying weapon feedback.

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: Dwarves 62.8% ★, Co-op 15.9%, FPS 8.1%, First-Person 4.9%, Survival 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: This co-op shooter features excellent class synergy and procedural horde combat that feels both rewarding and chaotic.

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 42.1%, Multiplayer 21.4%, Gore 14.1%, Action 12.2%, Fantasy 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: It captures the epic scale and brutal melee combat of the Warhammer universe in a modern, high-fidelity experience.

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 26.6%, Online Co-Op 19.3%, FPS 15.3%, Multiplayer 11.6%, Gore 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: As the gold standard for co-op horde shooters, it provides the foundational gameplay loop that inspired the Vermintide series.

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 28.6%, Online Co-Op 20.1%, FPS 15.9%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Action 6%

Why You'll Like It: The original classic that established the genre's focus on team-based survival against relentless swarms of enemies.

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: Gore 26.3%, Action 15.8%, Co-op 15.3%, Multiplayer 15.1%, Hack and Slash 14%

Why You'll Like It: A classic third-person action game that perfectly captures the power fantasy of being a Space Marine in the Warhammer 40,000 universe.

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 32.6%, Online Co-Op 30.4%, Survival 8.6%, Multiplayer 8.2%, Action 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A class-based co-op shooter that emphasizes tactical positioning and survival against swarms of iconic extraterrestrial threats.

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 32.2%, Co-op 21.6%, Multiplayer 15.6%, Gore 10.5%, FPS 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: It offers massive-scale horde combat that forces players to work together to survive overwhelming numbers of enemies.

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 28.7%, Co-op 20.9%, FPS 13.7%, Gore 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: This hardcore co-op tactical shooter demands extreme communication and precision, perfect for players who want a more punishing challenge.

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: Co-op 25.1%, Online Co-Op 21.1%, FPS 14.9%, Action 9.5%, Multiplayer 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric co-op shooter that puts players in the heavy armor of Terminators fighting through claustrophobic corridors.

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 40.1%, Gore 26.3%, First-Person 15.6%, Action 11.3%, Fantasy 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, retro-inspired FPS that delivers the raw, bloody intensity of Warhammer combat in a tight, focused package.

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: Gore 24.5%, Online Co-Op 22.5%, Multiplayer 15.1%, First-Person 13.2%, Hack and Slash 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a highly technical first-person melee combat system that will appeal to players who enjoy the weight and precision of Vermintide's weapons.

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 23.9%, Co-op 22%, FPS 14.8%, Hack and Slash 11.1%, Multiplayer 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: Blends fast-paced shooting with satisfying melee combat and RPG-lite progression in a chaotic, horde-filled environment.

First-person action survival game set in a post-apocalyptic open world overrun by flesh-hungry zombies. Roam a city devastated by a mysterious virus epidemic. Scavenge for supplies, craft weapons, and face hordes of the infected.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 24.5%, Gore 16.2%, FPS 11%, Hack and Slash 9%, Multiplayer 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Combines first-person melee combat with parkour and horde survival, mirroring the visceral feel of Vermintide's combat.

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: Hack and Slash 18.4%, Online Co-Op 17.8%, Co-op 17.5%, Action RPG 12.9%, Gore 11.7%

Why You'll Like It: An action-RPG that brings the dark, oppressive atmosphere of the Warhammer 40,000 universe to a top-down, combat-heavy perspective.

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 28.4%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Multiplayer 16.6%, FPS 12.5%, First-Person 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on deep, skill-based first-person melee combat that rewards timing and positioning similar to Vermintide's melee system.

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 26.9%, Gore 17.2%, Co-op 16%, FPS 11.8%, Multiplayer 11%

Why You'll Like It: A modern spiritual successor to the classic horde-shooter formula with a card-based system that adds strategic depth to co-op runs.

Become a Hired Gun. The money’s good, the dog’s loyal, and the gun’s reliable. Embark on a fast-paced, violent, and thrilling FPS set in the darkest reaches of Warhammer 40,000’s most infamous hive city.

Why similar: Gore 35.2%, FPS 28.2%, First-Person 16.6%, Action 15.3%, Adventure 2.8%

Why You'll Like It: An aggressive, high-mobility FPS set in the Warhammer 40,000 universe that emphasizes fast-paced combat and verticality.

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 20.5%, Dark Fantasy 19.6%, Co-op 18.1%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Multiplayer 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action RPG set in the Warhammer Fantasy world, offering a similar dark aesthetic and hack-and-slash gameplay.

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 30.3%, Online Co-Op 29.5%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Action 7.7%, Multiplayer 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-inspired dungeon crawler that provides simple but addictive co-op combat against massive waves of enemies.

A deadly virus is spreading across Los Angeles, turning its inhabitants into zombies. Bitten, infected, but more than just immune, uncover the truth behind the outbreak and discover who - or what - you are. Survive, evolve and become the ultimate Zombie Slayer.

Why similar: Co-op 30.1%, Gore 20.8%, FPS 10.3%, First-Person 9.8%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides visceral, first-person melee combat against hordes of zombies with a focus on environmental interaction and gore.

Gunfire Reborn is a level-based adventure game featuring FPS, Roguelite and RPG. Players can control heroes with various abilities to experience diverse Build gameplay, use various weapons to explore procedurally-generated levels. You can play the game alone, or join 4-player coop.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 32.7%, Co-op 25.5%, FPS 18.7%, Multiplayer 12%, First-Person 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op FPS with roguelite elements and diverse character classes that encourage strategic team play.

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 36.8%, Online Co-Op 17.9%, Hack and Slash 16.8%, Multiplayer 10.5%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern take on the classic dungeon crawler that focuses entirely on frantic, co-operative action and crowd control.

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 32.9%, Online Co-Op 25.1%, FPS 16.5%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: A staple of co-op gaming that relies heavily on objective-based team coordination and managing waves of enemies.

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 31.3%, Gore 22.9%, Multiplayer 14.2%, Action 9%, Survival 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: A tactical co-op shooter that focuses on managing large groups of enemies with a satisfying emphasis on long-range and close-quarters combat.

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

Why similar: Co-op 24.3%, Online Co-Op 18.2%, FPS 17.4%, Gore 12.9%, Multiplayer 8.7%

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 31.3%, Multiplayer 21.3%, First-Person 14.2%, Action 10.7%, Co-op 8.6%

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 34.7%, Gore 18.7%, FPS 14.3%, Multiplayer 11.1%, First-Person 10.1%

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 29.8%, Online Co-Op 26.1%, Dark Fantasy 11.3%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Hack and Slash 9.9%

The Old World is yours to command. Lead Legendary Lords in a combination of turn-based campaign and magically charged, strategic real-time battles, and decide the fate of your chosen race in a fight against Chaos.

Why similar: Dwarves 49.1% ★, Dark Fantasy 33.7%, Fantasy 9.9%, RPG 7.3%

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 22.8%, Hack and Slash 19.2%, Online Co-Op 18.5%, Action RPG 14.4%, Multiplayer 7.7%

A Dark-fantasy, Round-based FPS. Become the Blood Reaver in solo or 4-player co-op. Harness forbidden magic and weaponry to shoot, blast and slice your way through endless hordes of demons. Upgrade your arsenal and survive long enough to discover the ancient secrets of the gods of hell.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.2%, Dark Fantasy 21%, Gore 14.6%, FPS 13.3%, First-Person 9.5%

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 43.1%, Dark Fantasy 23.1%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Co-op 8.8%, Multiplayer 3.9%

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: Hack and Slash 22%, Co-op 21.7%, Action RPG 17.7%, Online Co-Op 9%, Multiplayer 8.8%

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 28.6%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Action 9.4%, Fantasy 8.3%

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 33.9%, Online Co-Op 32.3%, Multiplayer 14.6%, Action 11.1%, Adventure 2.5%

The forces of Lustria await your command. Choose your Legendary Lord, expand your armies, forge alliances in a strategic turn-based campaign, and unleash the might of your monstrous forces in fast-paced real-time battles.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 22.2%, Dwarves 18.4% ★, Fantasy 17.6%, Co-op 16.8%, Multiplayer 16.1%

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 27.6%, Co-op 23.4%, FPS 14.2%, Hack and Slash 10.4%, First-Person 9.9%

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: Dark Fantasy 57.4%, Multiplayer 20.2%, Fantasy 12%, RPG 8.4%, Singleplayer 1.2%

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: Co-op 25.5%, Gore 21.6%, Online Co-Op 21.5%, Multiplayer 19.3%, Action 3.8%

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 47.6%, Fantasy 14%, Action 13.8%, Atmospheric 9.3%, Multiplayer 4.9%

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: FPS 26.7%, Co-op 26.5%, Online Co-Op 9.6%, Action 8.7%, Multiplayer 8%

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: Online Co-Op 33.6%, Hack and Slash 19.4%, Multiplayer 14.8%, Action RPG 12.5%, Action 9.6%

DEEP ROCK GALACTIC: ROGUE CORE is a 1-4 player co-op FPS action roguelite featuring sci-fi dwarves, alien horrors and procedurally-generated caves. Join the elite dwarven Reclaimers and fight through perilous mining facilities infested with deadly Corespawn. For Rock and Stone!

Why similar: Dwarves 29.8% ★, Co-op 19.1%, Online Co-Op 17.6%, FPS 12.7%, Multiplayer 7.4%

Your fight for survival begins on the frozen shores of Tarvhas, where bitter cold and vicious creatures conspire to defeat the unprepared. Uncover the land’s dark history as you and fellow explorers traverse an unforgiving and hostile world to tame the Savage Lands.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 29.4%, Multiplayer 12.1%, FPS 11.9%, Survival 11.7%, First-Person 9.4%

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: Gore 32.6%, Co-op 24.2%, Multiplayer 23.7%, Action 12.8%, Atmospheric 5.3%

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 34.8%, Dark Fantasy 28.1%, FPS 19.9%, Action 9%, Atmospheric 5.5%

Embark on an adventure in a gothic-noir world, where mad science threatens the peace between monsters and mortals. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing: Final Cut is definitive edition of the trilogy with six playable classes and a new endgame mode with a huge variety of open missions!

Why similar: Co-op 19.6%, Hack and Slash 19.3%, Dark Fantasy 17.5%, Action RPG 11.5%, Multiplayer 10.5%

FORCED is a challenging 1-4-player game with co-op at its heart! A mix of tactical arcade action, RPG elements and puzzles will forge you and your friends together. As slaves in the toughest gladiator school of them all, you will face a plethora of unique trials - designed to be your death!

Why similar: Co-op 26.4%, Online Co-Op 25.5%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Multiplayer 10.7%, Action 8.4%

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: Dwarves 26.9% ★, Dark Fantasy 23.6%, Co-op 12.9%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Fantasy 8.2%

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 26.3%, Online Co-Op 20.9%, Hack and Slash 16.9%, Action RPG 13.8%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Shadow Warrior is a bold reimagining of the classic 3D Realms’ shooter from independent developer Flying Wild Hog (Hard Reset) starring the legendary and quick-witted warrior Lo Wang.

Why similar: Gore 32.2%, FPS 28.3%, Action 14.3%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, First-Person 10.7%

NOW AVAILABLE! When the Earth falls to an extra-terrestrial invasion, humanity becomes an endangered species. Earthfall is a four-player cooperative shooter that challenges players to survive hordes of ruthless alien drones and their inscrutable masters.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 26.7%, Co-op 21.9%, FPS 14.6%, Gore 11.7%, Action 7.8%

Step into a darker, grittier Middle-earth. The Lord of the Rings: War in the North™ - Legacy Edition expands Tolkien’s epic legendarium, delving into the brutal, untold story of Agandaûr, a Black Númenórean and servant of Sauron who has rallied an immense force in the ruins of Fornost.

Why similar: Dark Fantasy 18.5%, Hack and Slash 18.4%, Co-op 17.2%, Action 14%, Action RPG 11.7%