Games Like Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Wolfenstein®: The New Order reignites the series that created the first-person shooter genre. Wolfenstein offers a deep game narrative packed with action, adventure and first-person combat.

Why similar: FPS 23.4%, Alternate History 18.8%, World War II 16.2% ★, Gore 11.3%, Shooter 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: It is the direct predecessor and the closest match in tone, structure, alternate-history setting, and story-heavy Nazi-killing FPS combat.

Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.

Why similar: World War II 22.2% ★, Alternate History 18.5%, FPS 18.3%, Gore 12.6%, Shooter 6%

Why You'll Like It: This standalone prequel offers the same brutal first-person gunplay and Nazi-infested pulp action in a slightly more old-school format.

World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.

Why similar: World War II 31.8% ★, FPS 22.8%, Alternate History 17.4%, Gore 6.2%, Shooter 5%

Why You'll Like It: It shares the same Nazi-shooting DNA, secret-lab pulp, and linear campaign focus that define the modern Wolfenstein games.

Wolfenstein: Youngblood is the first modern co-op Wolfenstein adventure. Team up with a friend or play solo as one of BJ Blazkowicz’s twin daughters and wield a powerful arsenal of new weapons, gadgets, and abilities to liberate Paris from the Nazis.

Why similar: Alternate History 22.8%, FPS 22.5%, Gore 15.5%, Violent 13.4%, Shooter 6.1%

Why You'll Like It: Even with its co-op slant, it keeps the series' alternate-history world, chunky weapons, and anti-Nazi firefights intact.

Homefront®: The Revolution is an open-world first person shooter where you must lead the Resistance movement in guerrilla warfare against a superior military force.

Why similar: FPS 33.9%, Shooter 12.5%, Action 9.1%, Stealth 8.7%, Violent 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its occupied-America setting and rebel-against-the-regime theme feel very close to Wolfenstein II even if the game is more open-ended.

FIGHT THE PAST TO SAVE THE FUTURE. STOP THE SINGULARITY. Learn the truth behind a massive cover-up of the catastrophic SINGULARITY, an event that fractured time and threatens the world as we know it. Armed with powerful, advanced weaponry and the experimental Time Manipulation Device, fight enemies from the past, the present, and...

Why similar: FPS 38.8%, Alternate History 17.9%, Shooter 7.8%, Gore 7.1%, Action 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: Its alternate-history sci-fi premise, linear campaign, and heavy-feeling FPS combat make it one of the strongest non-Wolfenstein equivalents.

Terminator: Resistance, is a first-person shooter set during the 'Future War' scenario that was only glimpsed at in the iconic films, 'THE TERMINATOR' and 'T2: JUDGMENT DAY'. The machines are destined to lose, but at what cost?

Why similar: FPS 35.4%, Violent 11.6%, First-Person 9.3%, Story Rich 8%, Sci-fi 7%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a story-driven resistance fantasy against an overwhelming occupier with stealth, shooting, and strong single-player momentum.

Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.

Why similar: FPS 21.5%, Alternate History 19.1%, Gore 12.9%, Shooter 9.8%, First-Person 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is another story-rich first-person shooter built around an extreme ideology, explosive combat, and a striking alternate-America backdrop.

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: FPS 24.5%, Gore 23.2%, Violent 14%, Great Soundtrack 8.9%, Shooter 8%

Why You'll Like It: It amplifies the speed, brutality, and spectacle of modern id-style shooting for players who want an even more demanding combat loop.

Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.

Why similar: FPS 31%, Gore 26.6%, Shooter 9.8%, Great Soundtrack 8.2%, First-Person 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: If your favorite part of Wolfenstein II was the relentless gore, push-forward aggression, and weapon punch, DOOM is a near-perfect follow-up.

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: FPS 42.1%, Shooter 15%, First-Person 8.7%, Sci-fi 7.3%, Violent 7%

Why You'll Like It: It matches Wolfenstein II's cinematic pacing, inventive set pieces, and polished single-player FPS action almost perfectly.

Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.

Why similar: FPS 43.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Dystopian 7.5%, Action 7.2%, Sci-fi 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its resistance-against-totalitarian-rule story and linear, memorable FPS campaign make it a foundational match in feel and structure.

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: Alternate History 28.1%, FPS 22.1%, Gore 12.9%, Shooter 9.5%, First-Person 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: Its retro-futurist alternate-history setting, first-person combat, and weird science-fueled spectacle echo Wolfenstein's pulp sensibilities.

Call of Duty®: WWII - a breathtaking experience that redefines World War II.

Why similar: World War II 40.9% ★, FPS 21.1%, Shooter 8%, Gore 7.7%, Violent 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: While more grounded, it scratches the same story-led, cinematic World War II shooter itch with polished corridor combat.

Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.

Why similar: FPS 28.9%, Shooter 8.9%, Story Rich 8.6%, Stealth 8.2%, Gore 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It offers a darker, story-focused single-player FPS journey with immersive gunplay and a world shaped by oppression and war.

The Rock Map Pack is Now Available! Join the Resistance, stand united and fight for freedom against an overwhelming military force.

Why similar: FPS 38.7%, Action 15.5%, Shooter 13.2%, Gore 6.2%, First-Person 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: Like Wolfenstein II, it casts you as a fighter in a violently occupied homeland battling a superior regime in a cinematic FPS campaign.

An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.

Why similar: FPS 34.2%, Gore 26.4%, Shooter 8.7%, Violent 8.6%, Action 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: Its comic-book ultraviolence, linear story campaign, and satisfying FPS combat make it a strong pick for players who liked Wolfenstein's ferocity.

It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.

Why similar: FPS 35%, Stealth 11.5%, Shooter 10.7%, Story Rich 9.5%, First-Person 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is another narrative-heavy shooter with tense firefights, authoritarian themes, and a strong sense of place throughout its campaign.

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: FPS 25.1%, Gore 23.5%, Violent 15.5%, Shooter 7.5%, Action 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: It shares Wolfenstein II's love of over-the-top violence, loud gunplay, and gleefully excessive FPS spectacle.

Reprise your role as a supernatural assassin in Dishonored 2. Declared a “masterpiece” by Eurogamer and hailed “a must-play revenge tale” by Game Informer, Dishonored 2 is the follow up to Arkane’s 1st-person action blockbuster & winner of 100+ 'Game of the Year' awards, Dishonored.

Why similar: Stealth 29.1%, First-Person 14.6%, Gore 13.6%, Story Rich 9.7%, Action 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: Though stealthier and more systemic, it shares the immersive first-person perspective, political oppression themes, and assassination-driven resistance fantasy.

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: FPS 23.5%, Gore 21.7%, Violent 16.2%, Shooter 11.6%, First-Person 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: This is a great fit if you want another single-player FPS full of brutal close-quarters combat, speed, and gore-heavy encounters.

In 2013 the world was devastated by an apocalyptic event, annihilating almost all mankind and turning the Earth's surface into a poisonous wasteland. A handful of survivors took refuge in the depths of the Moscow underground, and human civilization entered a new Dark Age. The year is 2033.

Why similar: FPS 35.3%, Stealth 10.5%, Shooter 10.1%, Story Rich 10%, First-Person 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: It combines oppressive atmosphere, story-driven first-person action, and survival-focused firefights in a tightly paced campaign.

The award-winning series returns as Karl Fairburne fights to uncover Project Kraken in 1944 France. The genre-defining authentic sniping, with enhanced kill cam, has never looked or felt better as you fight across immersive maps to stop the Nazi war machine in its tracks.

Why similar: World War II 37.9% ★, Stealth 11.8%, Gore 11.8%, Shooter 9.3%, FPS 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: Its anti-Nazi campaign and tactical sandbox levels capture the fantasy of dismantling fascist power, even from a more methodical third-person angle.

World War II rages. The Nazis are planning to build an unstoppable, mutant army. On a mission to steal the secret plans, you were captured and imprisoned. Now, a lucky break gives you the chance to escape, but a maze of passages and trigger-happy Nazis stand in your way.

Why similar: World War II 34.1% ★, FPS 23.5%, Gore 16.9%, Shooter 9%, First-Person 6.8%

Why You'll Like It: It is far more primitive than Wolfenstein II, but it remains the purest retro source of the series' Nazi-blasting FPS formula.

Discover unrivalled sniping freedom in the largest and most advanced World War 2 shooter ever built. Experience tactical third-person combat, gameplay choice and epic longshots across gigantic levels as you liberate wartime Italy from the grip of Fascism.

Why similar: World War II 34.7% ★, Shooter 11.3%, Stealth 11.1%, Gore 9.4%, FPS 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: Like Sniper Elite 5, it offers satisfying behind-enemy-lines sabotage against Axis forces for players who enjoy the anti-Nazi theme most.

Relive the legendary single-player campaign from the classic first-person shooter, Crysis 2, optimized for today's hardware in Crysis 2 Remastered.

Why similar: FPS 37.4%, Shooter 16.7%, Dystopian 11.5%, First-Person 10.3%, Action 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: It delivers a cinematic urban single-player FPS campaign with weighty guns, set pieces, and empowerment-driven combat.

DEATHLOOP is a next-gen FPS from Arkane Lyon, the award-winning studio behind Dishonored. In DEATHLOOP, two rival assassins are trapped in a mysterious timeloop on the island of Blackreef, doomed to repeat the same day for eternity.

Why similar: FPS 33.3%, Stealth 13.7%, Shooter 10.4%, First-Person 9.1%, Gore 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: It blends stylish first-person action, dark humor, and alt-history-inspired worldbuilding in a way that should appeal to fans of Wolfenstein's personality.

Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

Why similar: FPS 39.2%, Gore 21.9%, Violent 12.9%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 5.3%

Why You'll Like It: This modern boomer shooter channels chunky weapons, blood-soaked action, and old-school speed in a way Wolfenstein fans often appreciate.

Far Cry® 3: Blood Dragon is THE Kick-Ass Cyber Shooter.Welcome to an 80’s vision of the future. The year is 2007 and you are Sargent Rex Colt, a Mark IV Cyber Commando. Your mission: get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world.

Why similar: FPS 42%, Great Soundtrack 10.4%, Comedy 9%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 7.1%

Why You'll Like It: Its outrageous alternate-history style, neon pulp tone, and straightforward first-person shooting align well with Wolfenstein's B-movie energy.

Take an adrenaline-fueled journey through a mythical Japanese realm in the Definitive Edition of Shadow Warrior 3, packed with new features, and enjoy an ultraviolent blend of fast-paced gunplay, razor-sharp melee combat, and spectacular free-running movement.

Why similar: FPS 35.3%, Gore 25.9%, Shooter 14.8%, First-Person 10.1%, Action 8%

Why You'll Like It: It is a fast, linear, gore-soaked shooter with a strong arcade rhythm that can scratch the same combat-forward itch.

Wolfenstein®: Enemy Territory is a free-to-play, objective-based multiplayer World War 2 first-person shooter. Featuring up to 32 players, choose either the Axis or Allies, as you fight across six maps based on real-world battle locations.

Why similar: World War II 38.1% ★, FPS 24%, Violent 11%, Gore 8.2%, Shooter 7.2%

DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story worthy of the DOOM Slayer’s legend. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.

Why similar: FPS 30.5%, Gore 21.8%, Shooter 9.2%, First-Person 7.3%, Action 7.3%

Zombie Hitler may have been defeated, but the zombie hordes are still at large and Europe remains in the throes of war. Return to the field as part of the Deadhunters, an elite squad fighting to end the zombie apocalypse!

Why similar: World War II 26% ★, FPS 18%, Gore 13.1%, Alternate History 9.9%, Violent 9.6%

Wolfenstein®: Cyberpilot™ brings virtual reality to the revolution against the Nazis.

Why similar: Gore 30.9%, Violent 24.8%, Alternate History 18.7%, FPS 12.5%, Action 11.2%

ENEMY FRONT is the first truly modern WW2 FPS, featuring stunning visuals, open-ended levels and a richly interactive combat experience that breaks out of the standard model of highly linear scripted FPS experiences, giving the player full freedom to own their playing style.

Why similar: World War II 40.7% ★, FPS 27.1%, Shooter 7.9%, Action 6.9%, Stealth 5.8%

In the dark days of the end of World War 2 amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history… Elite sniper Karl Fairburne returns to the front line in the remaster of this award-winning stealth-action experience. Packed with new features, contemporary visuals and definitive content.

Why similar: World War II 37.3% ★, Gore 16.2%, Violent 12.4%, FPS 10.1%, Stealth 8.8%

Deal another deadly blow to fascism!

Why similar: World War II 41.1% ★, FPS 32.4%, Shooter 9.3%, Action 9%, First-Person 4.6%

RAID: World War II is an action-packed four player cooperative shooter set during a time when the Nazi war machine was still winning, and hope was in short supply.

Why similar: World War II 32.4% ★, FPS 18.6%, Gore 12.2%, Violent 10.1%, Shooter 7%

From the award-winning developers at Arkane® Studios comes Dishonored®: Death of the Outsider, the next standalone adventure in the critically-acclaimed Dishonored® series.

Why similar: Stealth 22.7%, Violent 16.6%, Gore 12.4%, FPS 11.7%, First-Person 11.6%

In the dark days of the end of World War Two amidst the ruins of Berlin, one bullet can change history…

Why similar: World War II 43.4% ★, Stealth 16.2%, FPS 10.8%, Action 9.8%, Shooter 9.5%

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: World War II 22.1% ★, Gore 20.6%, Alternate History 17.1%, Shooter 14.3%, Violent 10.1%

RAGE 2 brings together two studio powerhouses – Avalanche Studios, masters of open world insanity, and id Software, creators of the first-person shooter – to deliver a carnival of carnage where you can go anywhere, shoot anything, and explode everything.

Why similar: FPS 31.6%, Gore 22.9%, Violent 12.9%, Shooter 9%, Action 7.6%

Detective Sebastian Castellanos has lost everything, including his daughter, Lily. To save her, he must descend into the nightmarish world of STEM. Horrifying threats emerge from every corner, and he must rely on his wits to survive. For his one chance at redemption, the only way out is in.

Why similar: Gore 26.6%, Violent 15.5%, Story Rich 10.9%, Stealth 9.9%, Action 7.4%

In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.

Why similar: FPS 31.5%, Alternate History 11.4%, Dystopian 10%, Shooter 9.2%, Story Rich 7.8%

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 30.8%, FPS 30.1%, Shooter 10.3%, Action 8.5%, First-Person 7%

Sniper Elite 3 is a tactical third-person shooter that combines stealth, gameplay choice and genre-defining ballistics with huge, open levels and the exotic terrain of World War 2 North Africa.

Why similar: World War II 39.5% ★, Stealth 16%, Gore 10.3%, Shooter 10.2%, FPS 8.5%

Black Ops Cold War, the direct sequel to Call of Duty®: Black Ops, will drop fans into the depths of the Cold War’s volatile geopolitical battle of the early 1980s.

Why similar: FPS 35.7%, Gore 14%, Shooter 12.9%, Violent 10.1%, First-Person 8.9%

You play as Adam Jensen, an experienced covert operative operating in a world that despises his kind: augmented humans. Choose from an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations to build your playstyle, and decide who you'll trust, to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Why similar: FPS 19.4%, Stealth 19.4%, Story Rich 9%, Shooter 7.6%, Sci-fi 7.5%

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

Why similar: FPS 25%, Gore 17.6%, Violent 11.9%, Shooter 8.9%, First-Person 7.8%

Shoot Nazis, Conserve Ammo, Find The Nazi Plans

Why similar: World War II 30% ★, FPS 24.8%, Violent 17.5%, Shooter 10.3%, First-Person 7%

War hero Vito Scaletta becomes entangled with the mob in hopes of paying his father’s debts. Vito works to prove himself, climbing the family ladder with crimes of larger reward and consequence.

Why similar: Gore 19.1%, Violent 18.3%, Action 13.2%, Story Rich 10.9%, Nudity 9.9%

You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.

Why similar: FPS 44%, Gore 15.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Great Soundtrack 7.6%, Action 7.5%

** Please note: a remastered and improved edition of this game is now available in Zombie Army Trilogy.**Experience a terrifyingly intense co-op campaign for up to four players in this gut-wrenching sequel to Steam best-seller, Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army.

Why similar: World War II 41% ★, Gore 17.1%, FPS 11.9%, Action 11.2%, Shooter 10%

As World War II draws to a close, the first covert battles of the Cold War begin. Caught in the life and death struggle between Soviets and Germans in war-torn Berlin, you control the fate of a lone American OSS Sniper.

Why similar: World War II 47.2% ★, FPS 15.7%, Stealth 14.5%, Shooter 9.1%, Action 8.7%

The World War began in August 1914. It is now March 1964, and war still wages on. The Russian October Revolution has taken place, but the Bolsheviks were crushed by the mad Baron Ugenberg. He plans to build a huge Russo-Mongolian empire that stretches from the Atlantic to Vladivostok, crushing any opposition in his wake.

Why similar: Alternate History 25.6%, Gore 22.9%, Violent 18.4%, Action 12.8%, FPS 12.4%

Call of Duty®: Vanguard includes a deeply engaging single player Campaign, a massive Multiplayer offering featuring over 20 maps including 16 built for core Multiplayer and an exciting new Zombies experience developed by Treyarch.

Why similar: World War II 29.3% ★, FPS 21.6%, Shooter 10.3%, Gore 9.4%, Violent 6.8%

World War II themed shooter with anime girls.

Why similar: World War II 22.7% ★, Gore 17.1%, Violent 14.4%, Nudity 10.5%, Alternate History 10.3%

Offering unparalleled sniping mechanics, stealth and tactical third-person combat, Sniper Elite: Resistance turns the attention of the award-winning series towards a hidden war, far from the front lines, deep within the heart of occupied France.

Why similar: World War II 32.6% ★, Gore 15.7%, Stealth 13.9%, Violent 12.2%, Action 11.4%