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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

If Twisted Metal 4 left you wanting more, this list of 50 similar games is for you. Each one shares part of its essence — shooter, strong narrative focus and horror setting — and is ranked by a similarity score computed across 13 attributes. Twisted Metal 2 comes closest (90/100).

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NarrativeDarkSoloMultiplayer
Year 1999Dev 989 Studios

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The closest game to Twisted Metal 4 is Twisted Metal 2 — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Twisted Metal and Days Gone follow close behind.

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Top games similar to Twisted Metal 4

50 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Twisted Metal 4. Each one has been evaluated across 13 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Twisted Metal 2
Twisted Metal 2
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticThird Person
IGDB73· 1
Year 1996Dev SingleTrac · Sony Online EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and racing gameplay

≠ Stands apart with offline, while skipping visual isometric

Genre100Tone100Setting100Game mode65Visuals62
#2Twisted Metal
Twisted Metal
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeDarkThird Person
IGDB75· 4
Year 1995Dev Eat Sleep Play Inc. · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, third-person shooting and racing gameplay.

≠ Missing: horror setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals62
Days Gone
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerDarkNarrativeHorrorPost-ApocalypticThird Person
Steam👍 93%· 114KIGDB75· 16OC72· 183
Year 2019Dev Bend Studio · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and horror tension, while skipping racing gameplay

Released 20 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals63
The Last of Us
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticThird Person
IGDB92· 13
Year 2013Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping racing gameplay

Released 14 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Tone71Visuals62
Resident Evil Outbreak
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
IGDB70· 2
Year 2003Dev Capcom Production Studio 1 · Capcom

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping racing gameplay

Released 4 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting68Visuals62
Tomb Raider
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 96%· 265KRAWG👍 86%· 4.1KMC86IGDB85· 14OC84· 50
Year 2013Dev Crystal Dynamics · Square EnixPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping racing gameplay

A cinematic revival of the series in its action third person form, Tomb Rider follows Lara in her least experience period of life – her youth. Heavily influenced by Naughty Dog’s “Uncharted”, the game is a mix of everything, from stealth and survival to combat and QTE action scenes.

Released 14 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals63Tone58
Alan Wake II
ShooterTPS
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
IGDB93· 5
Year 2023Dev Remedy Entertainment · Epic Games PublishingOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and exploration and discovery, while skipping racing gameplay

Released 24 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Tone100Setting68Visuals62Game mode54
The Last of Us Part II
ShooterTPS
SoloDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticThird Person
IGDB95· 11OC93· 205
Year 2020Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PS5

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics, while skipping racing gameplay

Released 21 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Setting100Tone71Visuals62Game mode54
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
ShooterTPS
MultiplayerSoloPost-ApocalypticThird PersonMelee
Steam👍 82%· 2.2KIGDB74· 5
Year 2006Dev K2 LLC · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and first-person shooting, while skipping racing gameplay

Where it drifts furthest from Twisted Metal 4: setting.

Released 7 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals63Setting48
Dino Crisis 2
ShooterTPS
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorThird Person
IGDB90· 1
Year 2000Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Virgin Interactive EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and setting scifi, while skipping racing gameplay

Genre100Tone100Visuals62Game mode54Setting52
The Last of Us: Left Behind
ShooterTPS
SoloDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticThird Person
IGDB87· 9
Year 2014Dev Naughty Dog · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, while skipping racing gameplay

Released 15 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Setting100Tone71Visuals62Game mode54
Resident Evil
ShooterTPS
SoloDarkNarrativeHorrorThird Person
IGDB80· 1
Year 2002Dev Capcom Production Studio 4 · Capcom

✓ Fits the third-person shooters cluster, with shooter, third-person shooting and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping racing gameplay

Released 3 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Tone100Setting68Visuals62Game mode54
The Godfather II
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerNarrativeThird Person
IGDB65· 7
Year 2009Dev EA Redwood Shores · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and racing gameplay

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping fighting mechanics

Released 10 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Game mode100Tone62Visuals62
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorThird Person
IGDB90· 4
Year 2010Dev Rockstar North · Rockstar GamesOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are third-person shooters — sharing shooter, third-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping racing gameplay

Released 11 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Game mode100Tone71Visuals62Setting55
Gears of War 3
ShooterTPS
SoloMultiplayerDarkHorrorPost-ApocalypticThird Person
IGDB97· 4
Year 2011Dev Epic Games · Microsoft Studios

✓ Same family of third-person shooters: shooter, third-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: setting scifi, offline and co op, while skipping racing gameplay

Released 12 years after Twisted Metal 4.

Genre100Setting81Tone71Visuals62Game mode51

Complete list of Twisted Metal 4 alternatives

The full catalog of games sharing gameplay DNA with Twisted Metal 4, ordered from highest to lowest similarity score. Use the filters above to narrow down by genre, setting or game mode and find the alternative that best fits your playstyle.

Resident Evil Code: Veronica
67

Resident Evil Code: Veronica

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Ghostbusters: The Video Game
58

Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Cronos: The New Dawn
57

Cronos: The New Dawn

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Saints Row
60

Saints Row

Shooter · Third-person shooter

The Suffering
57

The Suffering

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Sleeping Dogs
55

Sleeping Dogs

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Deadly Premonition
54

Deadly Premonition

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter
52

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
52

Uncharted 4: A Thief's End

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Resident Evil Zero
57

Resident Evil Zero

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Dark Sector
58

Dark Sector

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis
62

Resident Evil 3: Nemesis

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Bionic Commando
56

Bionic Commando

Shooter · Third-person shooter

The Order: 1886
58

The Order: 1886

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
52

Uncharted: The Lost Legacy

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Stranglehold
52

Stranglehold

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Red Faction: Guerrilla
52

Red Faction: Guerrilla

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
48

Uncharted 2: Among Thieves

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
48

Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Star Fox 64 3D
52

Star Fox 64 3D

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Shadows of the Damned
50

Shadows of the Damned

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Syphon Filter 2
57

Syphon Filter 2

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Resident Evil Code: Veronica X
57

Resident Evil Code: Veronica X

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
52

Mercenaries 2: World in Flames

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness
54

Tomb Raider: The Angel of Darkness

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Splatoon 2
48

Splatoon 2

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Splatoon 3
48

Splatoon 3

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Red Dead Revolver
52

Red Dead Revolver

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Rogue Company
49

Rogue Company

Shooter · Third-person shooter

James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing
48

James Bond 007: Everything or Nothing

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
49

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command
53

Iron Warriors: T-72 Tank Command

Shooter · Third-person shooter

The Punisher
47

The Punisher

Shooter · Third-person shooter

James Bond 007: Blood Stone
52

James Bond 007: Blood Stone

Shooter · Third-person shooter

Halo: Spartan Assault
51

Halo: Spartan Assault

Shooter · Third-person shooter

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Twisted Metal 4?
The closest game to Twisted Metal 4 is Twisted Metal 2, scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. They share 12 gameplay attributes, including shooter, third-person shooting and racing gameplay. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Twisted Metal 4?
The three closest games to Twisted Metal 4 are: 1. Twisted Metal 2 (90/100, 12 shared attributes) 2. Twisted Metal (89/100, 10 shared attributes) 3. Days Gone (77/100, 10 shared attributes). All share Twisted Metal 4's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 50 candidates across 13 dimensions.
Is Twisted Metal similar to Twisted Metal 4?
Yes, very much so — Twisted Metal scores 89/100 similarity to Twisted Metal 4. They share 10 attributes, including shooter and third-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Twisted Metal 4?
The best Shooter games similar to Twisted Metal 4 are Twisted Metal 2, Twisted Metal, Days Gone and The Last of Us. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Twisted Metal 4 attributes like shooter, third-person shooting and racing gameplay.
How is similarity to Twisted Metal 4 calculated?
We compare Twisted Metal 4 against every game in our catalog using 13 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Twisted Metal 4 experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.