Games Like XIII - Classic

Sneak into a world of underground assassins as Harman Smith, a man who manifests 7 deadly personalities, the killer7. Take control of this distinct murderers' row as they hunt down the sinister Kun Lan to thwart his plan of world dominance.

Why similar: Cult Classic 45.2% ★, Violent 11.9%, Classic 10.5% ★, Gore 9.6%, Great Soundtrack 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, cult-classic shooter that shares the bold, artistic vision and unconventional narrative structure found in XIII.

From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez® Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales. Live the epic and violent journey of a ruthless bounty hunter on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws.

Why similar: FPS 44.6%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 11.3%, Gore 10.6%, Violent 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: It features a unique comic-book-style narration and stylized visuals that perfectly mirror the graphic novel feel of XIII.

Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?

Why similar: Comic Book 23.3%, FPS 18.2%, Stealth 16.5%, Gore 10.6%, Violent 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: This game leans heavily into a vibrant comic book art style while delivering challenging, strategic FPS gameplay.

This open-world action thriller takes you through the seedy streets of Paris as you seek to undermine the German authority and lead a rebellion. Fight across rooftops and through dangerous alleys, and operate a wide variety of vehicles as you navigate your terrain.

Why similar: Stealth 52.5%, Action 38%, Singleplayer 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: Its striking noir-inspired art style and focus on undercover action capture the gritty, stylized atmosphere of a conspiracy thriller.

The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.

Why similar: Classic 30.4% ★, Cult Classic 30% ★, Stealth 16.5%, FPS 12.5%, Action 3.3%

Why You'll Like It: The ultimate conspiracy-themed immersive sim that allows for both stealthy and aggressive playstyles.

Loyalty carries a price and no one knows this more than agent Michael Thorton. A talented young agent cast out by his government, Thorton is the only one with the information needed to stop an impending international catastrophe.

Why similar: Stealth 54.4%, Cult Classic 19.5% ★, Action 14%, Shooter 3.8%, Story Rich 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: This spy-themed RPG focuses entirely on a deep, branching conspiracy narrative that will satisfy fans of the XIII plot.

Max Payne is a man with nothing to lose in the violent, cold urban night. A fugitive undercover cop framed for murder, hunted by cops and the mob, Max is a man with his back against the wall, fighting a battle he cannot hope to win. Prepare for pain…

Why similar: Classic 64.4% ★, Action 12.9%, Shooter 6.7%, Violent 6.6%, Great Soundtrack 4.6%

Why You'll Like It: A classic noir thriller that uses graphic novel panels to tell its dark, revenge-fueled story.

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 23.8%, Gore 20.9%, Violent 18.2%, Stealth 11.9%, Shooter 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced, modern FPS that focuses on intense combat and uncovering the secrets of a shadowy organization.

Experience one of the most critically acclaimed stealth-action games of all time. Uncover a conspiracy that hits close to home and stop World War III.

Why similar: Stealth 47.9%, Classic 35.5% ★, Action 7.8%, Great Soundtrack 5.3%, Shooter 2%

Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for stealth-action gameplay, focusing on high-stakes espionage and tactical infiltration.

Stalk your prey on the quest for stolen goods with your blackjack, sword, and an assortment of unique arrows. Steal for money and uncover the hidden agendas of your allies and enemies as you play through an unravelling story of deception and revenge.

Why similar: Classic 42.6% ★, Stealth 35.6%, Cult Classic 14.1% ★, First-Person 3.2%, Action 3.1%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational first-person stealth game that rewards patience and environmental awareness.

Discover the original co-op shooter-looter, crammed with new enhancements! As one of 4 trigger-happy mercenaries with RPG progression, equip bazillions of guns to take on the desert planet Pandora.

Why similar: FPS 39.7%, Shooter 16.8%, Gore 14.2%, Violent 11.9%, Action 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive cel-shaded FPS experience that emphasizes stylized visuals and frantic combat.

Money Talks. Silence Pays. Prepare to Make a Killing. When assassins from Agent 47's contract agency, The ICA, are eliminated in a series of hits, it seems a larger, more powerful agency has entered the fray. Sensing he may be a target, 47 travels to America, and prepares to make a killing.

Why similar: Stealth 37.2%, Classic 27.8% ★, Cult Classic 19.9% ★, Action 7.1%, Great Soundtrack 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: Offers the definitive sandbox assassin experience with a focus on stealth and creative problem-solving.

Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.

Why similar: Classic 35.3% ★, FPS 34.2%, Gore 9.6%, Action 8.4%, Shooter 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: Combines visceral, high-intensity FPS combat with a mysterious, supernatural conspiracy plot.

Combining an atmospheric, psychological thriller narrative with paranormal psychic abilities, stealthy exploration and intense shooter action, Second Sight brings a new dimension to stealth action games, giving players control of a character endowed with incredible psychic abilities.

Why similar: Cult Classic 36.5% ★, Action 26.8%, Classic 20.4% ★, Stealth 14.6%, Story Rich 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic action game that blends stealth, shooting, and psychic powers within a mysterious conspiracy narrative.

Kingpin is a tale of revenge. Take control of a street gang and order your recruits to attack, defend or even do a little safe-cracking to pick up some needed cash. Use that cash to buy nastier weapons and take down your punk enemies in this intense first-person shooter. Being the Kingpin is half attitude and all action.

Why similar: Classic 37.3% ★, FPS 20.9%, Gore 11.7%, Violent 11.5%, Action 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A gritty, violent FPS classic that captures the raw, urban atmosphere found in many conspiracy thrillers.

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: Classic 45.5% ★, FPS 24.4%, Action 7.5%, Stealth 6.3%, Gore 6.2%

Why You'll Like It: A classic FPS that blends historical settings with supernatural conspiracy elements.

SiN: Gold has returned! Free update for original owners!

Why similar: Cult Classic 34.3% ★, Action 25%, Classic 13% ★, FPS 12.3%, Violent 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A cult-classic shooter that features a narrative-driven experience with a distinct comic-book-inspired villain.

Welcome to Mega-City One, a city of over 400 million people - every one of them a potential criminal. It is the third decade of the 22nd Century, unemployment is widespread, boredom is universal and only the Judges can prevent total anarchy. Empowered to dispense instant justice, they are Judge, Jury and Executioner all in one.

Why similar: Classic 31.2% ★, FPS 21.2%, Comic Book 16.1%, Action 13%, Gore 9%

Why You'll Like It: A direct adaptation of a comic book property that delivers straightforward, stylized FPS action.

Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

Why similar: FPS 27.4%, Gore 18%, Violent 15.4%, Classic 14.3% ★, Action 12.6%

Why You'll Like It: A modern retro-style shooter that captures the fast-paced, aggressive feel of classic FPS titles.

A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.

Why similar: Classic 40.3% ★, FPS 28.3%, Stealth 11.9%, Action 7.7%, Shooter 6.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic open-ended shooter that emphasizes tactical freedom and stealthy approaches to combat.

Serious Sam is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Year 2001!

Why similar: Classic 43.4% ★, FPS 24.3%, Gore 10.1%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A classic, high-energy shooter that emphasizes large-scale combat and fast movement.

Play as Trane, a "toy" graffiti artist with the street smarts, athletic prowess and vision to become an "All City King" - the most reputable of all graffiti artists. Along your quest, uncover the mayor's deep, dark secret and use your fighting talents and high-wire graffiti to expose the city's leader as a corrupt...

Why similar: Classic 52.8% ★, Stealth 17.8%, Action 15.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.5%

Why You'll Like It: Features a unique, stylized urban aesthetic and a focus on stealthy traversal and action.

THE OLD WEST, 1864. In order to save their family, the McCall brothers will kill anyone who stands between them and the legendary Gold of Juarez.

Why similar: FPS 43.9%, Action 17.6%, Shooter 10.4%, Violent 7.9%, Gore 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A western-themed shooter that focuses on a gritty, character-driven story.

You are part of an elite group of operatives called HUNT (High-risk United Nations Taskforce), and you must stop a maniac cult leader from killing millions of people. You are equipped with high-tech weaponry and magical instruments that defy description to invade the monastery and stop the madness.

Why similar: FPS 19%, Gore 17.5%, Violent 16%, Classic 13.5% ★, Cult Classic 11.8% ★

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane, violent shooter that focuses on pure, arcade-style FPS action.

You play as “XIII”, a man without an identity, in a solo campaign with numerous twists and turns. Inspired by the eponymous graphic novel, the game features a completely reinvented and unique cel-shading design. In XIII, players can also take part in fierce multi-player fights.

Why similar: Cult Classic 18.4% ★, Comic Book 17.5%, Classic 14.8% ★, FPS 12.9%, Stealth 12.8%

You awake to the sound of your own panicked breath. In Manhunt, you must run, hide and fight to survive. If you can stay alive long enough, you may find out who did this to you. This is a brutal blood sport.

Why similar: Gore 23.9%, Violent 19.7%, Stealth 19%, Classic 14.9% ★, Cult Classic 12.7% ★

Includes original Blood II: The Chosen and add-on package The Nightmare LevelsAn immersive atmosphere full of dark humor and exciting actionFour playable characters and wide variety of weapons

Why similar: Classic 28.9% ★, FPS 20.9%, Action 13.3%, Gore 12.9%, Violent 11.5%

Why You'll Like It: A classic FPS that leans into dark, supernatural themes and intense, fast-paced combat.

Enter the world of a HITMAN - a world of crime, sin and greed. Delve into the mind of Agent 47 and encounter his greatest adversaries, completing the work that made him so brutally efficient and shaped him as an assassin. Eliminate your targets by any means necessary. There are no rules... only the contract, signed in blood.

Why similar: Stealth 47.3%, Classic 24.7% ★, Action 11.5%, Great Soundtrack 4.4%, Gore 3.6%

Enter the realm of a retired assassin, forced back into action by treason. You may be a hired killer but you still have a sense of loyalty and justice. Visit the dark recesses of a world corrupted by crime, greed, degradation and dishonor. And a past that catches up with you.

Why similar: Stealth 41.5%, Classic 31.3% ★, Action 9.4%, Shooter 4.9%, Gore 3.7%

As the enigmatic Hitman, you must use stealth and tactical problem solving to enter, execute and exit your assignment with minimum attention and maximum effectiveness. For a price, you have access to the most devious devices, but how you use them will determine if you retire as a millionaire or get permanently retired.

Why similar: Stealth 41.6%, Classic 41.1% ★, Action 8.7%, Shooter 3.5%, Violent 1.9%

Get ready for the good, the bad, and the even worse. As Marshall James Anderson, you'll face a horde of ornery, gun-slinging outlaws. You'll shoot your way through a twisted plot of greed and revenge. You'll arm yourself with firearms, as well as your wits.

Why similar: Classic 44.1% ★, FPS 22%, Action 14.9%, Shooter 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 5%

Enter the world of cinematic stealth action with Splinter Cell, the game that propelled the genre to cult status. You are Sam Fisher, an elite covert agent in the NSA's top-secret division: Third Echelon.

Why similar: Stealth 49%, Classic 37.1% ★, Action 8.6%, Shooter 3.5%, Singleplayer 1.8%

Behind a veil of secrecy the evil Empire is creating a doomsday army - one that, if finished, will become the final cog in the Empire's arsenal of terror and domination. Your Mission? Join the Rebel Alliance's covert operations division, infiltrate the Empire.

Why similar: Classic 49.2% ★, FPS 29.2%, Action 8.9%, Shooter 7.4%, First-Person 3%

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: Classic 44.7% ★, FPS 26.3%, Gore 8.5%, Action 6.9%, Shooter 6%

The greatest warriors of all time and space have been summoned to battle for the amusement of an ancient alien race. Wield a variety of guns and power-ups as you fight for glory against ruthless combatants in this fast-paced single-player and multiplayer FPS.

Why similar: Classic 45.1% ★, FPS 28.8%, Gore 7.8%, Action 7.3%, Shooter 5.8%

Inhabiting the World of Darkness, you must face a series of brutal confrontations with your nemesis Vukodlak, a powerful vampire lord.

Why similar: Classic 42.2% ★, Cult Classic 26% ★, Violent 20.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%, Story Rich 2.6%

Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

Why similar: Classic 48.5% ★, FPS 25.2%, Gore 8.3%, Shooter 6.5%, Action 5.4%

Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.

Why similar: Classic 30.5% ★, Cult Classic 22.5% ★, FPS 15.6%, Gore 9.3%, Violent 7.6%

Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.

Why similar: FPS 35.6%, Gore 16%, Shooter 14%, Violent 12.6%, Action 10.2%

You're the Stranger, a mysterious bounty hunter on a mission to bag the ultimate prize. And you need that money like no one else because there is something very wrong with your health and the only way to fix it is a very costly operation.

Why similar: Classic 42.3% ★, FPS 15.7%, Action 13.5%, Cult Classic 12.9% ★, Violent 8%

Serious Sam Classic: The Second Encounter is a high-adrenaline single-play and 16-player co-operative arcade-action FPS and Gamespot's Game of the Month February 2002!

Why similar: Classic 39% ★, FPS 23.4%, Gore 12.8%, Action 9.5%, Shooter 5.4%

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: Classic 35% ★, FPS 20.1%, Gore 13.6%, Cult Classic 12.3% ★, Shooter 7.6%

Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.

Why similar: Classic 28.3% ★, Gore 17.6%, FPS 17%, Cult Classic 13.1% ★, Action 6.4%

It’s 1930. After an inadvertent brush with the mafia, cabdriver Tommy Angelo is reluctantly thrust into the world of organized crime. Initially, he is uneasy about falling in with the Salieri family, but soon the rewards become too big to ignore.

Why similar: Classic 47.9% ★, Cult Classic 18.9% ★, Violent 10.7%, Action 8.4%, Great Soundtrack 5.6%

Aliens Versus Predator Classic 2000 features the Colonial Marine, Alien and Predator Campaigns and the frenetic single-player Skirmish mode from the original title: Alien Versus Predator Gold Edition, which was released to massive acclaim in 2000.

Why similar: Classic 49.6% ★, FPS 25.6%, Action 7.6%, Shooter 6.2%, Gore 4.6%

A demonic invasion has overwhelmed the Union Aerospace Corporation's Mars research facility. As one of only a few survivors, you must fight your way to hell and back against a horde of demons in this award-winning horror/action FPS and reimagining of the original DOOM.

Why similar: Classic 36.3% ★, FPS 30.6%, Gore 11.1%, Shooter 8.1%, Action 7.6%

Re-discover what made System Shock the first of it's kind, a ground breaking immersive sim that would inspire a generation of games to come....

Why similar: Classic 41.8% ★, Cult Classic 29.2% ★, FPS 14.3%, Action 4.8%, Great Soundtrack 2.8%

Experience the dramatic intensity of the frontlines of a war through the eyes of the first of a new breed of super soldiers in this gritty and epic first-person action game. An augmented super-soldier must stop a renegade regime from eradicating the civilized world. Hong Kong, 2065. 2nd Lt.

Why similar: Classic 30.9% ★, FPS 28.4%, Action 22.2%, Shooter 14%, First-Person 4.5%

Get ready to kill drug dealers, crime bosses and anyone who stands in your way as you seek revenge for your father’s murder. The Slater is a story-driven first-person stealth-action-puzzle game that puts you in the shoes of a former cop Mark Slater.

Why similar: Stealth 25.5%, Violent 24.6%, Gore 18.9%, Action 10.5%, FPS 6.9%

Become El Matador, a DEA special agent tasked with taking down the drug barons. A new narcotics cartel is rising across Central and South America, sharpening its claws and extending its reach. Locate the encampments, infiltrate the headquarters, and put an end to the cartel's influence.

Why similar: Action 66.1%, Shooter 28.3%, Singleplayer 5.5%

JOIN THE REVOLUTION! Lured to Mars by the Ultor Corporation's promise of a better life, thousands have come to seek their fortune and work for the massive mining company. But all is not as it seems. A deadly plague is sweeping through the barracks, and miners suffer daily abuse at the hands of the Ultor guards.

Why similar: Classic 45.6% ★, FPS 30.8%, Action 11.3%, Shooter 6.3%, First-Person 2.4%

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 27.9%, Gore 24.5%, Violent 19.2%, Action 12.6%, Shooter 8.2%

Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.

Why similar: FPS 46.6%, Classic 32.1% ★, Action 6.4%, Shooter 5.8%, Gore 3%

Prepare for terror in this ground-breaking classic old-school FPS. Following the destruction of Time you are left to battle in this horrific hellhole of multilevel interconnected missions populated by gruesome grotesque creatures.

Why similar: FPS 33%, Gore 20.7%, Violent 18.4%, Shooter 12.4%, Action 8.8%

Freedom Fighters is an intense third-person action game set in an alternate history New York during the invasion of a foreign superpower. Take on the role of Chris Stone, a hard-working plumber, and rise through the ranks of the resistance to prove yourself as a charismatic leader.

Why similar: Classic 34.8% ★, Cult Classic 33.3% ★, Action 14.8%, Shooter 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 3.2%

The A.C.E.S. Once the watchful guardians of Switchblade City - are being taken down, one by one. Now it's up to one man, with two fists, to get to the bottom of it all. Fallen Aces is a crime noir FPS that plays right out of the '90s and looks like it's right outta the comics.

Why similar: Comic Book 30.6%, FPS 20.8%, Stealth 20.6%, Violent 12.4%, Shooter 7.4%