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Games like Painkiller

Looking for games like Painkiller? Here are top shooter recommendations with a horror and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Bloodshed, Hellbound or Earthfall.

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  1. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    83% User Score Based on 1,060 reviews

    Bloodshed is an exhilarating fusion of Roguelite elements merged with retro-styled visuals and first-person “Survivors-like” frenetic combat action: Face endless waves of undead foes, collect experience points, and upgrade your skills and weapons in a battle to survive the night. Even after death, you keep your hard-earned money which can be exchanged for persistent improvements and unlockable con… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Bloodshed.

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  3. 61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    68% User Score Based on 1,132 reviews
    Critic Score 53%Based on 19 reviews

    Earthfall is a co-operative shooter for up to four players. Using team-based tactics to fortify holdouts and complete objectives, players must work together to survive. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Earthfall.

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  4. 84%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    87% User Score Based on 8,940 reviews
    Critic Score 79%Based on 5 reviews

    Deadzone: Rogue is a fast-paced roguelite FPS set aboard the ISS- X, a space station overrun by rogue machines. Venture into The Deadzone solo or team up with up to 3 friends in online co-op. Wield over 30 upgradable elemental weapons to carve through enemies and powerful bosses. Improve your build each mission with augments, rare gear, and upgrades that amplify your strength and versatility. Snip… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadzone: Rogue.

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  7. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 9,762 reviews

    Humanity is on the brink of extinction. From New York to Moscow and Jerusalem, the undead apocalypse continues to spread. As the end looms, a hardened few bands together to defeat the horde and outlive the dead. World War Z is a heart-pounding co-op third-person shooter for up to 4 players featuring swarms of hundreds of zombies. Based on the Paramount Pictures film, World War Z focuses on fast-p… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to World War Z.

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  8. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 4,190 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 53 reviews

    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. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Army 4: Dead War.

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  9. 83%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    83% User Score Based on 2,344 reviews

    Take control of one of the commandos, team up with your friends and send the Sludge God and its horde of things-that-should-never-be back to the underworld. Choose the class that matches your playstyle, pile into your favorite ride, and unload an array of gunfire, grenades, special abilities, and freaking katanas as you save the planet. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to John Carpenter's Toxic Commando.

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  10. 75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    76% User Score Based on 11,983 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 66 reviews

    Buy Dead Island 2 on PlayStation Store. The open-world zombie-slaying action RPG makes its long-awaited return. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dead Island 2.

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  11. 87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, optimization
    87% User Score Based on 1,295 reviews

    JOIN THE GUN RUNNER'S CLUB ON DISCORD About the GameGUNTOUCHABLES is a 1-4 player co-op roguelite shooter where the enemies evolve just like the players. The world has fallen. After a terrible incident in an experimental research facility, the surface has been overrun by a hostile and constantly-evolving horde of mutants. A ragtag group of armed survivors are taking matters into their own hands… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GUNTOUCHABLES.

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  12. 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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  13. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, optimization
    67% User Score Based on 3,715 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 37 reviews

    Buy Shadow Warrior 3 on PlayStation Store and bring a katana to a gunfight with a seamless blend of fast-paced gunplay and razor-sharp melee combat. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Warrior 3.

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  14. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    71% User Score Based on 811 reviews
    Critic Score 60%Based on 3 reviews

    Painkiller: Hell & Damnation is both remake and sequel of the first-person shooter video game Painkiller, developed by The Farm 51 and published by Nordic Games. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Painkiller Hell & Damnation.

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  17. 66%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    77% User Score Based on 4,624 reviews
    Critic Score 55%Based on 23 reviews

    Buy Crime Boss: Rockay City on PlayStation Store. A '90s-inspired organized crime game starring some of the biggest names of the era. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Crime Boss: Rockay City.

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  18. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 22,308 reviews

    The Deluxe Edition includes: - The game - Early Access to 3 sets: (Elder Armor, Radiant Armor, and Void Armor) If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Remnant 2.

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    92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    96% User Score Based on 16,662 reviews
    Critic Score 84%Based on 3 reviews

    Roboquest is a fast FPS with roguelite mechanics set in a sci-fi world playable solo or in 2-p coop. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Roboquest.

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  20. 67%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    62% User Score Based on 5,398 reviews
    Critic Score 77%Based on 5 reviews

    Alma is expecting and a new level of terror grows as you and your cannibal brother battle through a hellish nightmare. Fight together or die alone on a deadly mission to confront your twisted mother. Players can take on the role of Point Man, a genetically enhanced soldier with superhuman reflexes and the ability to manipulate time, or the undead spirit of his brother Paxton Fettel, a paranormal e… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to F.E.A.R. 3.

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  22. 74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    78% User Score Based on 2,514 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 10 reviews

    3D Realms, creators of Duke Nukem 3D, Prey, and Max Payne, presents a hard-core first person shooter, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Crafted by the hands of Quake-scene necromancers, WRATH is the real deal. You will not survive... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to WRATH: Aeon of Ruin.

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    80%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    81% User Score Based on 1,190 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 13 reviews

    Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dread Templar.

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  24. 92%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 10,586 reviews

    Witchfire is a single-player RPG shooter from the creative minds behind Painkiller and Bulletstorm. Embark on perilous expeditions, vanquishing foes to enhance your powers and arsenal. Scavenge valuable resources and retreat to your sanctuary, or push your luck by confronting Familiars— the powerful guardians of the witch.Skill and knowledge are essential for success against the Witch of the Black… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Witchfire.

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    89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    89% User Score Based on 2,932 reviews

    The objective is in the title. Launch yourself gun-first into a neon synthwave virtualscape FPS as you wall run, slide, clamber, and dash around each level at supersonic speeds. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to GTTOD.

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    75%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    75% User Score Based on 2,601 reviews

    Strafe is a singleplayer 3D action experience where the player can pick up a gun and shoot hordes of things in the face. The developers have created technology that changes the levels every time you play for endless replayability. There are billions of experiences to be had with crazy secrets to find! We give you the levels, you paint them red. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strafe.

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  27. 81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    87% User Score Based on 16,660 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 31 reviews

    Shadow Warrior 2 is the stunning evolution of Flying Wild Hog’s offbeat first-person shooter following the further misadventures of former corporate shogun Lo Wang. Now surviving as a reclusive mercenary on the edge of a corrupted world, the formidable warrior must again wield a devastating combination of guns, blades, magic and wit to strike down the demonic legions overwhelming the world. Battle… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shadow Warrior 2.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,097 reviews

    Shiro Enkai is a high-intensity top-down action experience where you become Mr. Katanas — a cyberpunk-era dark samurai. His world blends ancient Japanese aesthetics with the neon glow of the future. Face five distinct monster types, each demanding a unique combat approach. Your arsenal holds only five abilities. Every move counts — a single mistake can end you. Battles are rapid, brutal, and fill… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Shiro Enkai.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    88% User Score Based on 3,362 reviews
    Critic Score 72%Based on 7 reviews

    Includes: Base Game Abyssus - Brinehunter Pack Abyssus - Brineguard Pack Abyssus - Brinefrost Pack Abyssus - Brinerot Pack AbyssusChoose your loadout, blast through the corrupted denizens of a sunken civilization, and wield godly powers in Abyssus – a fast-paced 1-to-4 players FPS and roguelite brinepunk adventure. Abyssus - Brinehunter PackShow the style and swagger of the true Brinehunter with A… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Abyssus.

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  30. 76%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    85% User Score Based on 6,699 reviews
    Critic Score 66%Based on 8 reviews

    The cult horror shooter series comes to an apocalyptic conclusion with an epic new third chapter, a heart-pumping new horde mode, and remastered editions of the best-selling Nazi Zombie Army 1 & 2. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Army Trilogy.

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    90%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    92% User Score Based on 3,676 reviews
    Critic Score 85%Based on 3 reviews

    Deadlink is a cyberpunk FPS with roguelite elements. You're the first operative to be recruited to the experimental Deadlink project. Pilot an autonomous combat shell, fighting your way through cramped slums, twisted labs, grimy warehouses, and sleek office buildings on a mission to thwart the schemes of the most powerful corporations in the world. Wield a deadly arsenal, upgrade your skills and t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Deadlink.

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  32. 62%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    62% User Score Based on 1,390 reviews
    Critic Score 63%Based on 2 reviews

    Darksburg is a fast paced cooperative action game. Traverse the streets of Darksburg as an unlikely band of Survivors, or lurk in the darkness as the devious Revenants. Challenge friends and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Darksburg.

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    78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    81% User Score Based on 7,400 reviews
    Critic Score 68%Based on 3 reviews

    Buy Returnal on PS5 and fight to break the cycle of chaos on a hostile, alien planet. In this third-person roguelike shooter, every attempt at escape is a high stakes journey – with the odds stacked firmly against you. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Returnal.

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    64%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, story
    Most mentioned negative aspects:monetization, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 2,164 reviews

    # About SYNCED **SYNCED** is a futuristic free-to-play co-op shooter developed by NExT Studios and published by Level Infinite. In a world overrun by Nanos—rogue technology that has brought civilization to its knees—you will take on the role of a Runner, deploy with your squad or fight alone with your tamed Nano. Venture into the collapsed world for intense PvE and PvP combats and uncover the sec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to SYNCED.

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  37. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    84% User Score Based on 3,370 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 11 reviews

    A dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one with full senses, you begin a journey in search for answers and relief. How long can you last? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Forgive Me Father.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    86% User Score Based on 1,092 reviews

    Solareth is a high-intensity top-down arena shooter where quick thinking and sharp reflexes are key. On a vast space battleground, you’ll confront waves of enemies that grow faster, fiercer, and deadlier with every round. With over eight weapon types, every encounter offers new possibilities: precise pistol shots, explosive rocket volleys, focused laser beams, or blazing flamethrowers that turn t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Solareth.

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    86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    86% User Score Based on 1,121 reviews

    Novarith is an atmospheric third-person survival horror game. Gloomy corridors and lifelike visuals build tension, keeping you on edge with every step. You awaken in an unfamiliar room, realizing that the only way out is to explore the mysterious building filled with secrets and hidden mechanisms. Interactive objects are crucial for survival — from locked doors to concealed devices. Game Features… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Novarith.

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    85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    85% User Score Based on 1,104 reviews

    Whisperfall is an immersive first-person shooter with low-poly visuals, set in a post-apocalyptic setting. Abandoned blocks are shrouded in ash and darkness, wastelands conceal deadly dangers, and each step could be your last. There’s no glimmer of hope here — only guns, ammo, and your will to endure. Take part in shootouts across the ruins of a city where buildings lie empty and streets have bec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Whispefall.

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    81%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, stability
    81% User Score Based on 478 reviews

    Your mission is not just to survive, but to face yourself, your past and prepare for "a world full of darkness and monsters". A stylized pixel painted FPS roguelike game, that combines the feel of early action-adventure games, with innovative mechanics. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Moros Protocol.

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  42. 49%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    49% User Score Based on 1,277 reviews

    The Anacrusis is a four-player, cooperative first-person shooter set aboard a massive starship stranded at the edge of explored space. Team up with your friends in an infinitely-replayable fight against alien hordes to unlock perks, weapons, and new ways to play that you can share with your team! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Anacrusis.

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  43. 55%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, grinding
    64% User Score Based on 2,720 reviews
    Critic Score 44%Based on 7 reviews

    RAID: World War II is an action-packed four player co-op shooter set during a time when the Nazis was winning and hope was in short supply. Four players team up to fight and steal all across Europe. Anything goes, as long as one simple goal is achieved: stop the Nazis. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to RAID: World War II.

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  44. 82%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:music, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    88% User Score Based on 4,480 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 17 reviews

    Project Warlock is a first person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non stop action packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Warlock.

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    87%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, stability
    94% User Score Based on 621 reviews
    Critic Score 73%Based on 4 reviews

    Impaler is a minimalist arena shooter with spikes. Summon spikes to slay monsters, build barriers, and reach higher ground. Impaler's rogue-like elements ensure each run is a unique challenge. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Impaler.

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    77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    77% User Score Based on 1,197 reviews

    Unloved is based on the community award-winning mod for Doom2 with the same name by the same creator. Unloved is a strange place. A twisted reality. A nightmare that comes to life. A place where demons and abhorrent monsters manifest and possess the living with only one goal: to end you. Nothing wants you here. And there is no way out. Only the elevator that leads further and further down into the… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to UNLOVED.

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  48. 79%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, optimization
    79% User Score Based on 753 reviews

    Adrenaline-pumping gore retro funhouse that’s full of guns, magic, demons, vertical arenas, 3D visuals, 2D sprites, and heavy metal music. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Project Warlock II.

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  50. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, monetization
    84% User Score Based on 5,024 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 10 reviews

    There are remote corners of the British Empire where the supernatural lurks and the shadows linger, where few dare go and fewer return. In Strange Brigade you'll encounter fantastic and forgotten civilizations shrouded in mystery, uncover treacherous tombs and test your wits against unfathomable foes... You'll explore the ancient world as one of four dashing explorers, each blessed with their own… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Strange Brigade.

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