Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, setting scifi and single-player focus in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 6 gameplay attributes and found 43 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Super Metroid, Metroid Prime and Dishonored 2 lead the list, with Super Metroid reaching a 96/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance special.

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The closest game to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance is Super Metroid — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid Prime and Dishonored 2 follow close behind.

#1Super Metroid96 #2Metroid Prime97 #3Dishonored 297 #4The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay97 #5Metroid Prime 3: Corruption97

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Games like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance

43 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

#1Super Metroid

96

Super Metroid

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiNarrativeDarkExploration

IGDB100· 1

Year 1994Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping visual first person

#2Metroid Prime

97

Metroid Prime

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonOpen WorldExploration

IGDB95· 2

Year 2002Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping free to play

97

Dishonored 2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonStealthMelee

Steam👍 90%· 66KIGDB86· 20OC87· 145

Year 2016Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus, while skipping free to play

#4The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay

97

The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonStealthMelee

IGDB89· 5

Year 2004Dev Tigon Studios · Vivendi GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and stealth mechanics, while skipping free to play

#5Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

97

Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonExploration

IGDB86· 4

Year 2007Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping free to play

95

BioShock

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonRangedMelee

Steam👍 94%· 32KRAWG👍 89%· 3.4KMC96IGDB93· 8

Year 2007Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the first-person shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design, while skipping free to play

#7Half-Life 2: Episode One

95

Half-Life 2: Episode One

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonRangedMelee

Steam👍 96%· 31KRAWG👍 91%· 2.1KMC87IGDB87· 2

Year 2006Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Android

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping free to play

96

Vanquish

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiMeleeDarkLoot

Steam👍 90%· 7.8KIGDB81· 9OC79· 29

Year 2010Dev PlatinumGames · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and action RPG combat, while skipping visual first person

#9Half-Life 2: Episode Two

95

Half-Life 2: Episode Two

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonRangedMelee

Steam👍 97%· 41KRAWG👍 93%· 2.0KMC90IGDB70· 1

Year 2007Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Android

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and horror tension, while skipping free to play

#10Slime Rancher

96

Slime Rancher

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonMeleeRanged

Steam👍 98%· 153KRAWG👍 77%· 579MC81IGDB78· 3OC76· 27

Year 2016Dev Monomi ParkPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping free to play

#11Quantum Break

96

Quantum Break

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiMeleeNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 30KIGDB77· 23OC78· 134

Year 2016Dev Remedy Entertainment · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual first person

95

Ion Fury

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonMeleeDark

Steam👍 93%· 6.7KIGDB84· 8OC78· 73

Year 2019Dev Voidpoint · 3D RealmsOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping free to play

#13Doom: The Dark Ages

95

Doom: The Dark Ages

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonMeleeRanged

Steam👍 88%· 39KIGDB87· 6OC86· 212

Year 2025Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping free to play

#14BioShock Infinite

93

BioShock Infinite

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonMeleeRanged

Steam👍 93%· 144KIGDB93· 14

Year 2013Dev Irrational Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are first-person shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping free to play

#15Half-Life 2: Lost Coast

97

Half-Life 2: Lost Coast

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonFree to PlayRanged

Steam👍 89%· 14KRAWG👍 62%· 1.2K

Year 2005Dev Valve Software · ValvePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of first-person shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat and melee combat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance?: The closest game to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance is Super Metroid, scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. They share 4 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and single-player focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance?: The three closest games to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance are: 1. Super Metroid (96/100, 4 shared attributes) 2. Metroid Prime (97/100, 5 shared attributes) 3. Dishonored 2 (97/100, 5 shared attributes). All share Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 43 candidates across 6 dimensions.
Is Metroid Prime similar to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance?: Yes, very much so — Metroid Prime scores 97/100 similarity to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance. They share 5 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance?: The best Shooter games similar to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance are Super Metroid, Metroid Prime, Dishonored 2 and The Chronicles of Riddick: Escape from Butcher Bay. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and single-player focus.
How is similarity to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance calculated?: We compare Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance against every game in our catalog using 6 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 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun – Words of Vengeance experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.