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: Violent 20.7%, Gore 20.1%, Classic 19.3% ★, Great Soundtrack 9.1%, FPS 7.7%

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 44.7%, Action 12.9%, Shooter 11.4%, 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.

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 38.4%, Action 28.5%, Classic 26.3% ★, Singleplayer 6.8%

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.

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 28.3%, FPS 20.7%, Stealth 20.3%, Shooter 9%, Stylized 6.1%

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

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 42%, Classic 32.9% ★, Espionage 10.4% ★, Action 6.9%, Great Soundtrack 4.8%

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

The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.

Why similar: Classic 44.4% ★, Stealth 23%, FPS 17.6%, Action 4.6%, Great Soundtrack 4%

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

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 23.1%, Gore 19.8%, Violent 17.5%, Stealth 11.5%, Shooter 11.4%

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

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 43.4%, Espionage 35.8% ★, Action 11.3%, Shooter 3%, Story Rich 1.9%

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 65.3% ★, Action 12.6%, Shooter 6.5%, Violent 6.4%, 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.

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 50% ★, Stealth 39.7%, First-Person 3.5%, Action 3.4%, FPS 1.7%

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 39.8%, Shooter 16.9%, 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.

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 36.4% ★, FPS 33.7%, Gore 9.3%, Action 8.4%, Shooter 6.4%

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

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 45.5%, Classic 36% ★, Action 8.8%, Great Soundtrack 4.3%, Shooter 2.8%

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

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 46.7% ★, FPS 24%, Action 7.4%, Gore 6.1%, Stealth 6%

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

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 38.2% ★, FPS 20.6%, Gore 11.7%, Violent 11.2%, Action 10.2%

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

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Why similar: Action 37.8%, Classic 20.3% ★, FPS 18.6%, Violent 12.1%, Shooter 7%

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

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 28.3%, Gore 15.7%, Violent 15.5%, Classic 15% ★, Action 12.9%

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

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 31.9% ★, FPS 20.8%, Comic Book 16.7%, Action 12.8%, Gore 8.6%

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

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: Action 41.9%, Classic 33.1% ★, Stealth 22.6%, Story Rich 2.5%

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

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 41.2% ★, FPS 27.9%, Stealth 11.5%, Action 7.6%, 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 44.5% ★, FPS 23.8%, Gore 9.7%, Action 8.4%, 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 53.8% ★, Stealth 17.3%, Action 15%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Singleplayer 1.4%

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 44%, Action 17.7%, Shooter 10.4%, Violent 8.1%, Gore 7.5%

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 21.6%, Gore 19.3%, Violent 18%, Classic 15.9% ★, Shooter 9.4%

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: Comic Book 20.3%, Classic 18% ★, FPS 15.1%, Stealth 14.8%, Violent 8.2%

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 26.6%, FPS 18.4%, Stealth 18%, Gore 12.3%, Violent 11%

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 46.6%, Classic 25.3% ★, Action 11.4%, Great Soundtrack 4.5%, Gore 3.7%

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 29.8% ★, FPS 20.8%, Action 13.2%, Gore 12.5%, Violent 11.3%

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

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: Classic 42.4% ★, Stealth 40.6%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 3.5%, Violent 1.9%

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 29%, Violent 22.1%, Stealth 20.7%, Classic 17.3% ★, Action 5.5%

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 40.7%, Classic 31.9% ★, Action 9.3%, Shooter 4.9%, Gore 4%

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 44.5%, Classic 35.4% ★, Action 7.9%, Espionage 7.4% ★, Shooter 3.2%

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 46% ★, FPS 28.4%, Gore 7.6%, Action 7.2%, Shooter 5.7%

A masked vigilante seeks revenge, unravels a conspiracy, and teeters on the edge of sanity in this retro-inspired boomer shooter.

Why similar: Comic Book 40.4%, FPS 23.5%, Action 9%, Violent 9%, Shooter 8.6%

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 45.6% ★, FPS 25.9%, Gore 8.2%, Action 6.8%, Shooter 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 49.4% ★, FPS 24.8%, Gore 8%, Shooter 6.4%, Action 5.3%

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 50.4% ★, FPS 25.1%, Action 7.5%, Shooter 6%, Gore 4.7%

Become an Accountant - a hired mercenary who keeps the books balanced by any means necessary. This time though, you are the intended target. Take a journey through New Houston in the year 2056 and follow one man's tale of revenge as he escapes Transience.

Why similar: FPS 27.4%, Stealth 22.3%, Shooter 11.3%, Violent 10.2%, Action 7.4%

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 40.4% ★, FPS 22.3%, Gore 14.9%, Shooter 8.4%, Action 7%

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 64.3%, Shooter 29.9%, Singleplayer 5.8%

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% ★, FPS 29.5%, Gore 10.9%, Shooter 7.8%, Action 7.4%

Infiltrate secure locations across the globe in this stealth-action thriller. Uncover a global conspiracy and stop a deadly bio-terror attack in the second game of the award-winning Splinter Cell series.

Why similar: Stealth 50.7%, Shooter 20.9%, Action 20.4%, Story Rich 5.3%, Singleplayer 2.7%

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 32.2% ★, FPS 27.6%, Action 21.3%, Shooter 13.7%, First-Person 4.4%

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

Why similar: Classic 33% ★, Gore 20.2%, FPS 19.4%, Action 7.3%, Shooter 6.3%

A world where time has no meaning - and evil knows no bounds. Torn from a world long gone, the time traveling warrior Turok has found himself thrust into a savage land torn by conflict.

Why similar: Classic 44.3% ★, FPS 21.7%, Gore 8.9%, Action 8.4%, Shooter 6.9%

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 40.3% ★, FPS 19.8%, Gore 11.8%, Violent 9.5%, Action 8.1%

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 46.5% ★, FPS 30.2%, Action 11.1%, Shooter 6.2%, First-Person 2.4%

ROOT is a cyber espionage themed hardcore stealth FPS that lets you play it how you want: whether creeping along corridors undetected or bursting into rooms to blow away all adversaries. Cyber terrorism is a dangerous profession, and risks have real consequences.

Why similar: Stealth 33.4%, FPS 27.7%, Action 23.8%, Shooter 10.8%, First-Person 4.3%

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 24.7%, Gore 18.6%, Action 10.7%, FPS 7%

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 35.5%, Gore 16.1%, Shooter 14%, Violent 12.8%, Action 10.4%

Strap on your combat sandals...Lo Wang is coming to the Land of the Rising Sun to turn out the lights. Experience total blood immersion. If you can't touch, kill or drive something...then blow it away! Whether you're wielding shurikens, an Uzi, or a freshly plundered Guardian head...you've got your work cut out for you.

Why similar: Classic 46.9% ★, FPS 22.8%, Gore 12.9%, Action 6%, Violent 4.5%

As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival against an unrelenting enemy, you may discover that the only way to defeat them...is to become one of them.

Why similar: FPS 31.5%, Classic 29% ★, Gore 14.2%, Action 8.6%, Shooter 8.6%

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 40% ★, FPS 23.1%, Gore 12.4%, Action 9.4%, Shooter 5.3%