Skip to main content
Games like Project Nightmare

Games like Project Nightmare

Games like Project Nightmare

Looking for games like Project Nightmare? Here are top survival shooter recommendations with a horror and violence focus, selected from player-similarity data — start with Scary Cave Diving, Alone Girl or Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound.

Change display type

Skip Platform filter

Skip Play Mode filter

Skip Price filter
  1. CAN YOU HOLD YOUR BREATH?Scary Cave Diving is an immersive, first-person survival experience. You are trapped in a deep, underwater labyrinth with one goal: find the exit. But the caves are dark, your oxygen is draining quickly, and something massive is stalking you through the water. SURVIVE THE DEPTHSDropped into a randomly generated cave system, no two dives are ever the same. You must navig… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scary Cave Diving.

    View Game
  2. About This GameGame BackgroundThe end of the world has arrived. The secret military base "Alpha" is fully overrun by an unknown alien virus. Experimental subjects go rogue and mutate, with darkness swallowing every corridor. You are the sole survivor — a highly skilled lone girl. With no reinforcements and no way back, you must wield your weapons as blades, fight your way through blood a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Alone Girl.

    View Game
  3. Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound is a high-octane, top-down action roguelike where every run is a desperate struggle for survival against the legions of hell. Dive into a dark, pixel-art world where your skill, your weapons, and your luck are the only things standing between you and eternal oblivion. Master the Bullet HellFace overwhelming waves of enemies in intense, fast-paced combat. Navigate t… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Inferno Loot: Bullet Hell Bound.

    View Game
  4. Superstellar offers a fresh take on the survivor genre with its advanced stat synergies, extensive build diversity and crucial player choice. Roam endless space and engage in frantic combat with responsive, racing-like movement. Complete missions and milestones to unlock new spaceships, each equipped with new weapons and exclusive upgrade choices. Choose your upgrades wisely and fight to stay aliv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Superstellar.

    View Game
  5. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 560 reviews

    Empty Shell will throw you in a dark industrial environment, a secret facility on a japanese island. Each volunteer has signed a contract for a "recovery operation" without being privy to too many details. A tense roguelite survival horror with a top down perspective. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to EMPTY SHELL.

    View Game
  6. Here is a tailored, professional "About This Game" section based on your mechanics. It captures that classic, tense, wave-based survival feel while highlighting your unique features like the randomized elements, dynamic barricading, and perspective switching. About This GameOverview Necrotoxium is a relentless wave-based survival horror game that tests your reflexes, resourcefulness, a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NECROTOXIUM.

    View Game
  7. View Game

    Disclaimer: Tech Reaper is currently under development. All Steam content is not final. ENGAGE. EXTERMINATE. EVOLVE.Tech Reaper is a high-octane, dark sci-fi co-op shooter designed for players who live for the perfect loadout and the heat of a relentless firefight. In an oppressive universe of brutalist machinery, your survival depends on your ability to outgun and out-adapt a rising tide of mech… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Tech Reaper.

    View Game
  8. 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 80%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.

    View Game
  9. 78%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, replayability
    78% User Score Based on 76 reviews

    Embark - if you dare - upon a desperate battle against the unknown horrors of the beyond; featuring roguelike elements, including procedural generation and permanent death, Cthon seamlessly blends visceral combat with strategic character building. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CTHON.

    View Game
  10. View Game
    73%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    74% User Score Based on 357 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    Larva Mortus is a fast-paced action horror game that has you hunting monsters of the supernatural in a dark and ominous atmosphere full of undead, terrifying and demonic nightmares. A horrific atmosphere goes hand in hand with furious action packed splatter fest. Everything accompanied by creepy, first class soundtrack! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Larva Mortus.

    View Game
  11. 68%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, optimization
    65% User Score Based on 387 reviews
    Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

    Enter a legendary alien facility dug deep into the Feldspar Mountains... a massive Pit, built by the ancient Suul'ka. Enter The Pit again for the first time, in this unique Roguelike / FPS hybrid! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to The Pit: Infinity.

    View Game
  12. WHEN THE WORLD ENDS, LEGENDS ARE BORN Experience the most addictive zombie survival game that will keep you coming back for "just one more run." Combine intense bullet-hell action with deep progression systems in a game where every decision matters and every run makes you stronger. MASSIVE WEAPON ARSENAL - YOUR SURVIVAL, YOUR STYLE 4 Permanent Weapons: From rapid-fire Machine Gu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Survivor.

    View Game
  13. Enter the Gravezone. Survive the Arena. Gravezone Arena is a top-down roguelite arena shooter where every wave pushes you closer to death - or domination. Face endless hordes of zombies, choose powerful upgrades, manage ammo and resources, and reshape the battlefield by building walls between waves. Fast-Paced Arena CombatFight against increasingly dangerous zombie waves, including elite enemies… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Gravezone Arena.

    View Game
  14. Your Quest is Survival. Step into the arena as a lone knight facing impossible odds. Knight Survivor strips away the fluff and drops you right into the action in a pure, top-down roguelite experience. Swarms of enemies are closing in, and your only way out is through them. Build Your Arsenal Why bring a sword to a monster fight when you can bring a Flamethrower? Between each intense wave, spend y… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Knight Survivor.

    View Game
  15. Loot & Reboot Genre: Fast-paced 3D Top-Down Roguelite Shooter. The Hook: Step into the neon-drenched chaos of Loot & Reboot, a relentless survival shooter where your ability to scavenge and adapt is the only thing standing between you and a system crash. In a world of sentient scrap and lethal algorithms, you must fight through procedurally generated combat zones, upgrade your arsenal, and pus… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Loot & Reboot.

    View Game
  16. View Game
    52%Game Brain Score
    52% User Score Based on 3 reviews

    About The project is inspired by Risk of Rain, Gunfire Reborn and The Binding of Isaac. Our team tried to take the best of these games and make a roguelike that would suit us and other fans of the genre. Creating a strong build, finding and unlocking new weapon parts, power-up modules, abilities. Each weapon is unique and procedurally assembled. Character modifiers allow you to create a build spec… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hell Over Me.

    View Game
  17. Hunt Zombies TogetherHunt Zombies Together is a multiplayer FPS survival horror game set in a cursed mansion and its surrounding forest. Team up with your friends, survive relentless waves of zombies, and face terrifying supernatural threats lurking in the darkness. You are not alone in the night… and that might be the real problem. Core GameplayExperience fast, responsive first-person shooter m… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Hunt Zombies Together.

    View Game
  18. 86%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, stability
    86% User Score Based on 93 reviews

    Painted In Blood is currently in development. A Love Letter To All My Beloved FPS Games With 30 years single-player FPS gaming history, I created this game with my whole life's passion, I want to use this game to express my love to the FPS genre, let you adventure through a strange world full of dangers, imagination and excitement; kill eerie monsters from your weirdest dreams with badass wea… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Painted In Blood.

    View Game
  19. View Game
    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.

    View Game
  20. View Game
  21. Heavily inspired by old retro horror games, FLESH EVEREST mixes intense survival horror with slow-paced fps combat. Ammo is rare, enemies are tough, and each bullet counts. Built within a massive living organism, the Flesh Everest Nature Attraction is a one-of-a-kind facility that's open to the public and scientists alike. It seems however, that some cataclysmic event is occurring. Play as a polic… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flesh Everest.

    View Game
  22. Welcome to Lethal Haven Experience a high-intensity world where every shot counts and every detail matters. Built by a passionate developer who loves games, Lethal Haven delivers a unique mix of survival tension, zombie horror and action all in one immersive package. Game ModesStory Mode puts you straight into the action with a compact yet gripping experience. Zombie Mode challenges you to surv… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Lethal Haven.

    View Game
  23. A Glimmer of Hope in the Dark: Last Signal Last Signal is a strategy-oriented horror FPS that plunges players into an atmosphere of despair and tension. In the dark corridors of abandoned facilities, not just your gun, but your composure will be your greatest ally. STORY AND OBJECTIVE The world has fallen silent, leaving only a faint hope of a signal. Your mission is clear: infiltrate dark zones… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Last Signal.

    View Game
  24. 91%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, atmosphere
    Most mentioned negative aspects:music, replayability
    91% User Score Based on 266 reviews

    Dino Trauma introduces you to a place where gore and dinosaurs aren't unusual things. Inspired by Doom, Quake, Blood, Turok, Dino Crisis and all your '90s favorite survival horrors. In three campaign episodes based on '90s level design style mixed with current standards, players will battle through dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures out for his blood. Featuring a vast arsenal of weaponry incl… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dino Trauma.

    View Game
  25. View Game
  26. 72%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    73% User Score Based on 324 reviews
    Critic Score 69%Based on 2 reviews

    Crossbow: Bloodnight is a frantic score-attack arena shooter set in a world of camp horror and gore. Master the occult powers of your automatic crossbow and fight for every second of survival against a relentless demonic horde! Hunt. Die. Hunt again. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to CROSSBOW: Bloodnight.

    View Game
  27. NIGHTMIST is a tactical, body-cam styled PVE horror experience that plunges you into a dense, atmospheric forest shrouded in a supernatural fog. As a solo operative, you must navigate high-tension environments where visibility is your greatest enemy and sound is your only warning. KEY FEATURES • Hyper-Realistic Body-Cam Perspective: Experience the horror through a claustrophobic, high-fidelity l… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to NIGHTMIST.

    View Game
  28. Red Cell is an adrenaline-fueled first-person shooter rogue-like set in a vibrant neon sci-fi world where fast reflexes and strategic thinking are your keys to survival. You play as a former test subject, transformed into a deadly hybrid of human and machine, seeking revenge against a shadowy corporation that fused robotics with human genetics. Story & World Uncover a gripping sci-fi narrat… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Red Cell.

    View Game
  29. Jump into Mine Spiders, a relentless nightmare buried beneath the desert. The mission was simple: locate the missing team and restore contact. But the deeper you go, the clearer it becomes that this place is far from abandoned. Infested with towering, flesh-eating spiders that move faster than your light can catch, crawling across ceilings, walls, and out of every shadow. With each step forw… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Mine Spiders.

    View Game
  30. View Game
    36%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    57% User Score Based on 14 reviews

    Slime Killer is a top-down TDS action game where you have to destroy a huge number of slugs with a variety of weapons. From itself the game is an arena shooter, where every minute the number of enemies becomes more and more, and it becomes harder and harder to survive. Also, slugs are becoming more and more dangerous, so having accumulated a certain amount, you can upgrade your weapon to defeat a … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Slime Killer.

    View Game
  31. View Game
    41%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:emotional
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding
    70% User Score Based on 10 reviews

    Game StoryDeep within a top-secret underground facility on floor B9, you have successfully developed the vaccine for the zombie virus. Immediately after, the facility is overrun by the infected. Your mission is clear: Protect the vaccine and reach the rescue helicopter on the surface. Game PlayMinus Nine is a survival shooter that combines classic arcade action with the strategic depth of a rog… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Minus Nine.

    View Game
  32. View Game

    Step into a first-person open world zombie survival experience where every choice matters. Explore, fight, and cooperate to stay alive in a world overrun by an infection that brings the dead back to life. The world is vast and seamless, featuring a dynamic day night cycle and ever changing weather that affects visibility and survival. Scavenge for supplies, craft your own weapons, and face increa… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Ashline.

    View Game
  33. View Game
    61%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:stability, grinding
    61% User Score Based on 250 reviews

    Battle through a living ship made out of flesh and stone, in this pulse pounding retro first person shooter. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Diluvian Ultra.

    View Game
  34. 94%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:story, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:grinding, stability
    94% User Score Based on 572 reviews

    Explore in top-down retro aesthetics and face the horrors of Breckenridge Hall in pulse-pounding first person combat. Scavenge for supplies, solve puzzles, and upgrade your gear. Do whatever it takes to survive, but remember: You Will Die Here Tonight. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to You Will Die Here Tonight.

    View Game
  35. 77%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
    Most mentioned negative aspects:replayability, story
    78% User Score Based on 319 reviews
    Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

    The full version of the game is now available on Steam: **http://store.steampowered.com/app/342620** The full version contains more levels, weapons, a multiplayer (co-op) mode, care packages and... If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to It came from space and ate our brains.

    View Game
  36. View Game
  37. 85%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, graphics
    Most mentioned negative aspects:story, grinding
    95% User Score Based on 7,125 reviews
    Critic Score 74%Based on 10 reviews

    Inspired by 1990s FPS and arcade games, Devil Daggers is a fast-paced shooter that places you in an abyssal arena to face endless legions of demons. Armed with versatile magic daggers and a fluid movement system, fight to survive as long as you can. Compete for precious seconds with Steam Friends or on global leaderboards.Your spirit and skill will be tested. If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Devil Daggers.

    View Game
  38. View Game
    74%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, replayability
    Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, stability
    75% User Score Based on 448 reviews
    Critic Score 71%Based on 3 reviews

    Zombie Party is a retro rampage of fun and over-the-top action, while still giving the players a deep and engaging Action-RPG Rogue-like experience! Go on a time traveling adventure, or delve deep into procedural dungeons full of gold, loot, and secrets! Online and local multiplayer! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Party.

    View Game
  39. Return Home is a abstract horizontal scrolling shooter with 2D gameplay. The game is randomised and altered dynamically according to how well you play. Shooting/destroying enemies and collecting blue chips increases your anger, reflected in the transformation of the player ship. The higher your anger the more you will score and the more difficult the game will become. Death will not normally end … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Return Home.

    View Game
  40. You are the Alchemist. The world is the Anomaly. Everything burns. Flask & Fury is an alchemical action roguelite where survival isn't about hoarding resources—it's about burning them. You are building an engine of destruction, and it runs on Essence. If you run out of fuel, you die.THE ALCHEMICAL ENGINE: BURN TO SURVIVEHoarding is death. The Furnace is your lifeline. Scavenge ingredients f… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Flask & Fury.

    View Game
  41. Step into the strategic chaos of Rogue Battalion, a unique World War II-inspired auto-battler that blends tactical decision-making with explosive battlefield action. Take command of a growing battalion as you face relentless waves of enemy forces, deploying troops and leveraging powerful abilities to turn the tide of war in your favor. Key Features Dynamic Auto-Battle Gameplay Watch your troops … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Rogue Battalion.

    View Game
  42. ZOMPELLZompell is a first-person zombie survival shooter that blends intense action with tactical combat and atmospheric world design. You play as Captain James, a soldier whose helicopter goes down deep inside a restricted zone known only as Fort Apex. Cut off from command, surrounded by the infected, and haunted by the ghosts of a failed experiment, James must fight to survive long enough to u… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zompell.

    View Game
  43. Step into the grim and dystopian world of "Dark Past Darker Future," an intense single-player arena shooter that will push your skills to the limit. Prepare for an adrenaline-fueled FPS experience as you navigate through 10 challenging campaign levels and face off against hordes of enemies in a fully customizable infinite horde mode. Arm yourself with a formidable arsenal of 8 uniqu… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Dark Past Darker Future.

    View Game
  44. Save The Flag is an action-packed single-player shooter. Defend the American flag from zombies and monsters using a jetpack, four upgradeable weapons, and tactical perks. Fight through semi-random levels, earn points, and climb the highscore leaderboard! If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Save The Flag.

    View Game
  45. Welcome to Zombie Survival, a heart-pounding, action-packed game where your survival instincts will be put to the ultimate test against relentless waves of the undead! Step into a dark, post-apocalyptic world teetering on the brink of chaos, where survival is not just a goal but a way of life. In Zombie Survival, players will embark on a thrilling journey filled with intense combat, strategic r… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Survival MP.

    View Game
  46. Fight your way through swarms of mutants and zombies in this intense top-down shooter. Complete rescue missions, survive deadly waves, and break out of the quarantine zone before it's too late. Are you ready to face the outbreak? If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Z Mission Breakout.

    View Game
  47. Scalf X is a unique adventure in the 3D FPS roguelite genre that immerses you in the heart of a fantasy world. You must sharpen your combat skills and think strategically to survive in this world full of dangerous creatures. You'll engage in action-packed battles from a first-person perspective, using your quick reflexes and tactical acumen to take down your enemies. With each new level, you can … If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Scalf X.

    View Game
  48. Game Description: Zombie Survival: Last Stand - Rise Above the Undead! Welcome to Zombie Survival: Last Stand, where the apocalypse is not just a challenge; it’s an experience. Unleash your inner warrior as you battle against hordes of the undead, conquer terrifying mini-bosses, and unlock legendary characters in a beautifully crafted 3D world. Are you ready to take on the challenge of survivi… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Zombie Survival: Last Stand.

    View Game
  49. Blood Moon Horror Blood Moon Horror is a heart-stopping 1–8 player co-op survival horror set in a quarantined lunar research facility—where the blood moon awakens something that hunts in the dark. No weapons. No combat. Only stealth, teamwork, and terror. You are a rescue team sent to Lunar Base Alpha after three months of silence. The base has become a tomb: intelligent, adaptive extraterrest… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Blood Moon Horror.

    View Game
  50. 89%Game Brain Score
    Most mentioned positive aspects:gameplay, music
    Most mentioned negative aspects:optimization, grinding
    94% User Score Based on 5,482 reviews
    Critic Score 75%Based on 6 reviews

    Nightmare Reaper is a dark and violent meld of retro and modern action games, mainly inspired by the classic 2.5D first person shooters of the 90s like Doom, Duke Nukem 3D, Blood, Rise of the Triad and Wolfenstein 3D. Explore the cursed depths of a nightmare while finding powerful weapons and improving your abilities in this retro first person shooter that breaches the wall between the classics a… If you enjoyed this game, see our list of games similar to Nightmare Reaper.

    View Game