Games like Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer

97% positive from 1,284 reviewsReleased 20238% finish itSteam Deck Verified

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What it is

This is a retro-style first-person shooter where players use Hackblood powers to fight evil enemies. It features fast-paced combat and a nostalgic, DIY development feel.

What players liked

Players praise it as a fun boomer shooter with a good soundtrack, entertaining levels, and arsenal, reminiscent of 90s build engine games.

The catch

Runs out in under four hours, which reviewers repeatedly call too little for the price.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 97% positive, but with 1,284 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer

INCISION

86% positive from 1,089 reviews2025Deck Playable

Fast-paced FPS with brutal combat and a focus on skillful gunplay. Players blast through a nightmarish world filled with flesh and machine.

What players likedPlayers praise this challenging, gory boomer shooter for its unique Quake/Doom-like gunplay, atmosphere, and intricate level design.

The catchDying restarts the whole 20 to 30 minute level since there are no checkpoints.

Both are tagged Boomer Shooter, 1990's and Retro.

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HROT

96% positive from 3,769 reviews202310% finish itDeck Playable

Retro FPS with 90s shooter gameplay and a dark, socialist Czechoslovakia setting. Explore handcrafted levels, use period weapons, and engage in combat with a brown aesthetic.

What players likedPlayers praise HROT as a unique "boomer shooter" reminiscent of Quake, with a distinct Soviet-era Czechoslovakian aesthetic.

The catchWeapons feel weak and unsatisfying to fire

Both are tagged Boomer Shooter, Retro and Shooter.

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Nightmare Reaper

94% positive from 3,754 reviews202210% finish itDeck Verified

This is a retro-inspired looter-shooter roguelite with intense combat and randomized loot. Players fight through bloody levels, collecting weapons and upgrades to progress.

What players likedPlayers praise this "DOOM-like" boomer shooter for its excellent soundtrack, varied weapons, and engaging roguelike progression.

The catchYou lose nearly all weapons after each level

Both are tagged Boomer Shooter, Retro and FPS.

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Dread Templar

82% positive from 1,714 reviews202320% finish itDeck Playable

Fast-paced retro FPS with deep combat customization. Explore vast levels, blast demons, and use bullet time for vengeance.

What players likedPlayers praise "Dread Templar" as a strategic, fast-paced FPS gem, similar to Turok or Doom 2016, with impactful guns and open, secret-filled levels.

The catchEnemies soak up far too much ammo, so the guns feel weak and combat drags.

Both are tagged Boomer Shooter, Retro and Shooter.

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Project Warlock II

81% positive from 1,329 reviews20251% finish itDeck Verified

Retro FPS with distinct character campaigns. Fast-paced, vertical combat featuring a vast arsenal and upgrade systems.

What players likedPlayers say it's like Doom and Quake, praising its extremely satisfying, chaotic gameplay, weapon variety, and improved graphics.

The catchLevels are big and convoluted, so a lot of time goes on wandering lost.

Both are tagged Boomer Shooter, Retro and Shooter.

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Wolfenstein 3D

93% positive from 4,281 reviews2007Deck Playable

A classic first-person shooter where you run and gun through Nazi strongholds. Fight enemies with various weapons in a fast-paced, action-packed experience.

What players likedPlayers say it's like Hotline Miami and praise its revolutionary impact as the "grandfather" of fast, addictive FPS games.

The catchThe Steam release is a bare DOSBox port with awful controls that cannot be rebound.

Both are tagged 1990's, Retro and FPS.

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