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Looking for games like Painkiller? Here are top shooter recommendations with a horror focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Obey Me, Bermuda Survivor or Painkiller: Black Edition.

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  1. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    93% User Score Based on 54 reviews
    Critic Score 40%Based on 1 reviews

    Set in the modern world, Heaven and Hell are locked in a millennial conflict for the souls of mankind. Vanessa Held, a lowly Soul Huntress in the infernal ranks, and her Hellhound companion, Monty, will tip the balance of war with their own hands. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Obey Me.

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  2. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    84% User Score Based on 32 reviews

    Bermuda Survivor is a unique blend of bullet heaven and world exploration. Your goal is to survive the hordes of enemies and discover the secrets of the Bermuda Triangle. Each run will provide you with new unlockables, story bits, NPC-related quests, and optimal paths to achieve victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bermuda Survivor.

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  3. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    85% User Score Based on 897 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villans. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Painkiller: Black Edition.

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  4. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, music
    92% User Score Based on 1,885 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 2 reviews

    Mecha action shooter, plunging the player into an apocalyptic war. Engage in epic battles with endless hordes of monsters in your powerful customizable mechs. See the story through the eyes of an ace pilot. Fight for humanity’s survival through 20 campaign missions, working as a part of the N.A.T.O forces. Be part of large-scale operations, pushing your Mobile Armors to the brink of their capabil… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mecha Knights: Nightmare.

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  5. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, graphics
    72% User Score Based on 312 reviews

    NecroVisioN: Lost Company is the prequel to original horror FPS shooter, taking place before the NecroVisioN story begins. It contains a bunch of unique levels, characters, weapons and gameplay elements as well as new main hero that presents the original game story from opposite perspective. Player is now one of WWI German troops that discovers the evil forces unleashed by the war, starts to fight… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroVisioN: Lost Company.

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  6. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    77% User Score Based on 7,008 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 3 reviews

    Buy Evil West on PlayStation Store. In visceral, explosive combat against a vampire threat, unleash hell with your firearms, lightning-fueled gauntlet and gadgets. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil West.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    69% User Score Based on 788 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 1 reviews

    NecroVision is a first-person shooter that takes gamers across the frantic battlegrounds of World War I and into a dark underworld of vampires, demons and dark magic. Seeking adventure, young American Simon Bukner joins the British army in war-torn Europe of 1916. During a particularly ferocious battle, Bukner and his battalion are pushed into a series of dark trenches where they encounter myster… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NecroVisioN.

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  8. When Heaven Falls Silent, Hell Finds a Voice.The world of Sanctum Wars is dying. For centuries, humanity endured beneath the protection of divine light. Then, without warning, the prayers ceased to reach Heaven. The sacred resonance that once bound mankind to God fell silent, leaving the world vulnerable to ancient horrors long imprisoned beneath reality itself. Now corruption spreads across kin… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Sanctum Wars: Ex Infernis.

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  9. underworld. No food. No water. No road back to the living world. When you are nearly at your limit, you find a camp of living people. They give you food and water, and then tell you an even crueler truth: this place is still only a forgotten corner of the Eighteenth Hell. Many have tried to leave. None have returned. You can stay, surviving day after day under fear and despair. Or you can take… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Return.

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  10. Welcome to Astral Bullet — a thrilling, fast-paced action game set in an eerie, abandoned school teeming with monstrous creatures from another dimension! You play as Lily, a determined and fearless high school student with an extraordinary secret. Armed with a mysterious astral gun, she must battle nightmarish monsters while unraveling the mysteries of a haunted school. The school is no longe… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Astral Bullet.

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    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    74% User Score Based on 164 reviews

    As a traveler without a name, you find yourself stranded in a ghost town on the frontier. Everyone is gone, including the hired hand and the horses supposed to carry you over the mountain. But the howling in the distance means that you won't be alone for soon. Better check your iron, partner, for it's the only thing between you and monsters that lurk everywhere in the Cursed West. Hauntsville is a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hauntsville.

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  12. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    **Game Description** Step into the shadowy world of **Bloodytears 3D**, a retro-style boomer shooter adventure platformer that pays homage to classic games like Castlevania. In a land shrouded in darkness, you play as Aric, a skilled warrior driven by vengeance and a burning desire to rid the world of Dracula’s curse.  Years ago, Aric's family was slain by Dracula's minions, leaving him the sole… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodytears 3D.

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  13. 71%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    66% User Score Based on 738 reviews
    Critic Score 76%Based on 46 reviews

    Buy Evil Dead: The Game on PlayStation Store and seal the breach between worlds in a game inspired by the Evil Dead films and television series. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Evil Dead: The Game.

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  14. 95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, stability
    95% User Score Based on 1,207 reviews

    WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE PROLOGUE?The Riftbreaker Prologue allows you to experience the events taking place before the story campaign of the main game. Explore an entirely new world. Gather resources. Build up a base. Defend yourself from thousands of alien creatures. Or just take the scenic route and do whatever you want - the choice is yours.STORYYou play the role of captain Ashley S. Nowak - you… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Riftbreaker: Prologue.

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  15. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, music
    84% User Score Based on 398 reviews

    All Hell Has Broken Loose!!! The Haunted is a fast paced third person action horror game that focuses on delivering an intense multiplayer experience. Your goal is to liberate cursed places and survive the assault from the minions of Hell. The game features several multiplayer modes such as co-op survival, demons vs. humans and demonizer. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Haunted: Hells Reach.

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  16. 51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    55% User Score Based on 1,398 reviews
    Critic Score 42%Based on 3 reviews

    The creatures of ancient myths, legends and knowledge are real. Trapped for thousands of years inside the Pandora's Box, they await the day of liberation ... Deckard, a thief hired to steal an ancestral artifact, inadvertently unleashes a war between man and myth. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Legendary.

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  17. BOW: Bridge of the Wild is a fast-paced first- or third-person multiplayer shooter where players take control of unique animal Operators and battle across intense team- and squad-based arenas. Explore dynamic, destructible environments while completing timed objectives, engaging enemy squads, and adapting your strategy as the battlefield changes around you. Each Operator brings unique abilities an… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bridge Of The Wild.

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  18. The nameless rite has been completed. Forgotten gods have awakened. Ancient horrors now bleed into our world. Only a handful of doomed investigators stand between humanity and total annihilation. Fight alone or with a group of up to 3 friends in this Lovecraftian co-op action roguelike bullet-heaven game. Survive relentless hordes of eldritch monstrosities while gathering clues, complete team ba… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Madness Survivors: A Case Gone Dark.

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  19. Vampires, Werewolves, Witches. What if I told you that the things that go bump in the night are real? What if I told you that you could see them? Awaken to the truth you’re now a Hunter. Build your character, select skills, and work with a team of allies to investigate the monsters hidden in plain sight, to find their lairs, and to eradicate them. All the while, investigating a story that drags u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunter: The Reckoning – Deathwish.

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    50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    Play as the Hellslinger in her battle out of Hell.  In life she was a reckless outlaw, and a gunfighter thought to be unmatched, until a dark turn of fate found her in a hollow grave... and trapped in the Infernal Realm. After centuries of suffering and torture, a small splinter of hope finally revealed itself to her from the most unlikely source. A strange figure approached her, offering her a p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hellslinger.

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  21. OverviewBuckle up and prepare for a hellish ride through the afterlife! Dead Man’s Drive is an adrenaline-fueled vehicular combat game where you must traverse nightmarish landscapes, blasting your way through waves of demonic entities in a battle for survival. Armed to the teeth and fueled by vengeance, your only hope is to drive, shoot, and destroy anything that stands in your path. Key Features… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Man's Drive.

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  22. “Don't worry, In this place, any dream can come true. Nothing has to be given up." Crystalled Bullets (In short: CryBullets) is a fast-paced Doom Engine Shooter with hand-drawn anime-artstyle. Featuring tactical puzzle elements using the titular “Crystalled Bullets”. With the power of a magical pickaxe Axelandur and protagonist Villy are together, uncovering the mystery behind this world. Int… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crystalled Bullets.

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    59%Game Brain Score
    59% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    HIT-X The Ultimate Indie Action Sandbox Step into the adrenaline-fueled world of HIT-X, a bold and ambitious 3D action game still in development, offering an insane variety of game modes, maps, and chaos-packed missions.  HIT-X puts you in control of a dynamic character with powerful abilities—from driving cars and shooting weapons to ragdoll physics, night vision, and parkour, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hit-X.

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  24. SINGLEPLAYER MODE: Dive into the dark wilderness of an ancient forest and face the hidden demons who put you to the test. Your mission is clear: collect the secret chalices that the demons have hidden deep within this living, breathing forest. But beware, this forest is no ordinary place. The demons reign here, and they are cursed. They possess the ability to teleport you to other places – and th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Demon Alive.

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  25. WARRIORS is a shooter designed for both multiplayer and single-player gameplay with AI bots. Players who purchase early access will have all weapon skins and characters unlocked right away. Later, unlocking will be tied to earning experience points. Currently, the game offers 2 missions and 8 modes: CONQUEST Control objectives to gain points over time. The more objectives your team controls, th… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WARRIORS.

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  26. 50%Game Brain Score
    50% User Score Based on 1 reviews

    The story that you play as a German soldier named Private Heinrich. He entered a mysterious bunker seeking shelter from bombing. When he opened the bunker door, he triggered an otherworldly anomaly. The air crackled with energy, and he found himself in a surreal future, the bunker revealing itself as a time portal, thrusting Heinrich into an unfamiliar era—a horrifying journey. The game is still… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgotten bunker 1939.

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  27. The apocalypse arrives, a horde of the undead sweeps across the city, and demons from Eastern and Western legends awaken in the darkness. Assemble beautiful girl warriors from around the world, deploy defenses on 3D battlefields, arrange formations, and fight off overwhelming monster armies with guns, swords, and magic! Beautiful Girl Battles Zombies is an apocalyptic-themed game that combines 3… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Beauty VS Zombie.

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  28. Fill the boots of the Grave Gunner, an expert gunslinger, in this fast-paced arena shooter. Face off against swarms of undead creatures in a dark, gothic graveyard, employing expressive movement to evade them and powerful handguns to slay them. Conquer thirteen waves of ever-increasing difficulty. Disintegrate a cast of distinct monster types using satisfying and responsive weapons. Express… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Grave Gunner.

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  29. In a grim world where reality intertwines with nightmare, you are the last surviving guardian, armed with a legendary bat—an ancient artifact of unimaginable power. Every step is a fight for survival in a distorted realm filled with mutations, ghosts, and monsters eager to destroy you. Bat of Dead is a brutal adventure where: Every enemy is a deadly threat The landscape constantly shifts and … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bat of dead.

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  30. Monster Slayer Extermination is the first chapter of the saga, and in its Tournament edition you will be able to compete with other friends to see who is the best exterminator. You will be able to see a wide variety of enemies in advance of what the next update will bring as we prepare for the story mode. In this installment you will be able to start the adventure in a post-apocalyptic world where… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Monster Slayer Extermination.

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  31. Take to the skies in this 2D depiction of World War 2 in the 1940's. You will be constantly under attack from Enemy war birds hell bent on taking you down. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Wings Of WW2.

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  32. "All images and video you see here is raw, pre-production footage captured at an extremely early stage of development. Performance, visuals, and gameplay mechanics are all in active prototyping - while this represents our creative direction, the quality and polish shown here are far from our final standards. While it's unconventional for a AAA studio to share such early work, we're excited to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bellum Inferni.

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  33. On the island, start your adventure. Fight monsters, build. character system weapon system vehicle mutilplayer Up to 10 monsters, challenge them to break the record An additional challenge level Go online with friends and challenge monsters! Thank you for your support!,have FUN !!! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to 萌盟大冒险 Cute Adventure 可爱 射击 生存 shooter Survival 可愛いです 射撃です 生き残ります 冒険です Sopravvivere Süß. Feuer frei. Zu großes risiko? Überleben мил стреля Выживать приключен mignon Des coups de feu La prise de risque Survi.

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    67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:atmosphere, character development
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, gameplay
    67% User Score Based on 72 reviews

    Join Official CommunityDiscuss gameplay, share experiences & get latest game news and events. Newcomer Rewards About the GameThe Corrupted is a high-octane sci-fi PVE shooter centered on satisfying progression and intense boss encounters. Plunge into Battlefields consumed by the Anomaly and push through relentless swarms, elite hunters, and colossal bosses. By mastering Core Skills, … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Corrupted.

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  35. 《Trigger of Silence》 is a first-person survival defense game that combines intense melee combat with gunplay. In this invaded world, you play as a super soldier who must hold your ground and fend off waves of dragon-like humanoid creatures. Powerful Weapons The game features very unique weapons. Each weapon can use skill cartridges to unleash powerful abilities, dealing devastating damage to… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Trigger of Silence.

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    51%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

    Explore, build, and battle your way through a magical hand-drawn worldIn Gombo, you’ll dive into a vibrant adventure where survival, creativity, and action go hand in hand. Whether venturing out solo or teaming up in seamless peer-to-peer two-player co-op, you’ll uncover a world full of mystery, danger, and charm. Are you afraid of the night?While the world appears to be friendly and b… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gombo.

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  37. Thanks for playing! Wishlist Vanquish Evil on Steam! Early Access June 21st!   https://store.steampowered.com/app/3781740/Vanquish_Evil/-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=- This version is the demo version!This version was last updated June 20 2025.  Starting Tips: - Specialize in 1 spell then branch out from there. The dynamic upgrade system is based on player upgr… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Vanquish Evil.

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  38. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    84% User Score Based on 133 reviews

    In Shard Squad, join elemental creatures to save their lands in intense battles against challenging hordes and bosses. Strengthen yourself with unique allies, gather valuable items, face epic calamities, and unlock new members to create unique strategies on your path to victory! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shard Squad.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    91% User Score Based on 33 reviews

    A roguelite game around huge zombie hordes all with isometric pixel art in a post-apocalyptic world where you Salvage, Craft and Destroy (SCAD) by your hovercraft. It’s all about your hovercraft to survive in these doomed lands. You can: Craft weapons for your hovercraft Buy new hovercrafts Buy permanent upgrades Hire crew members to operate Fine-tune your hovercraft during expedition… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SCAD.

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  40. 64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
    64% User Score Based on 90 reviews

    The Last Man Survivor is a gloomy roguelike in which you have to fight tons of enemies, slay giant bosses, discover new abilities and characters, and also find out the dark secret of the Last Survivor If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Last Man Survivor.

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  41. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, optimization
    86% User Score Based on 91 reviews

    Kitty Survivors is a funny action rogue-lite game where you slay hordes of creatures, create overpowered builds, use elemental skills and craft stupid weapons. Join a growing guild of misfits with a thirst for milk, hired to protect the Kingdom of Catmere! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Kitty Survivors: Rogues of Catmere.

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  43. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 185 reviews

    Into the Abyss... Play a game that will equally test your skill and your bravery. Dropped off in a dark, forgotten world, you are armed with your futuristic Blue Effect orb to light your way, and your beam pistol for protection, as you are pit against malicious creatures. Biomechanical beings that were said to be a myth. Will you fade away into the darkness or survive to see the light? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blue Effect VR.

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  44. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music
    92% User Score Based on 156 reviews
    Critic Score 67%Based on 3 reviews

    Jericho is a horror-themed FPS from the mind of screen legend Clive Barker. In the game, a Jericho Team must fight through a lost city to destroy the evil at its heart. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Clive Barker's Jericho.

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  45. 60%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, music
    93% User Score Based on 15 reviews

    A mix of tower defense with classic shooter. Gather resources, place traps, build towers, and buy weapons to exterminate waves of United Forces of Heaven, Hell, Purgatory, Cthulhu, Carnivores and Aliens. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ultimate Summer.

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  46. 88%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    91% User Score Based on 131,275 reviews
    Critic Score 86%Based on 11 reviews

    Buy Doom Eternal on PS4 and PS5. Discover DOOM Slayer’s origins and his enduring mission to rip and tear. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Doom Eternal.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability
    80% User Score Based on 140 reviews

    Eternal Blood is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an arena to face legions of demons. Armed with dark magic and a fluid movement system, fight to survive alone or with a friend. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to ETERNAL BLOOD.

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  48. 90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    92% User Score Based on 3,191 reviews
    Critic Score 81%Based on 2 reviews

    Return to Castle Wolfenstein is a first-person shooter and a reboot of Wolfenstein 3D. The player's arsenal includes among others a Luger, MP 40 submachine gun, Mauser rifle with sniper scope, flamethrower, dynamite and grenades. The game also features a multiplayer component in which players are split into Axis and Allies sides with each a set of objectives to complete. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return to Castle Wolfenstein.

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  49. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    90% User Score Based on 149 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 16 reviews

    A new saga begins for one of the most acclaimed video game franchises in history. After narrowly escaping an attack on their village, JD Fenix and his friends, Kait and Del, must rescue the ones they love and discover the source of a monstrous new enemy. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gears of War 4.

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    95%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, character development
    95% User Score Based on 300 reviews

    The game is a cheerful shooter with a user-friendly gameplay in an original setting. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Juicer.

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