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Witchfire is hard to replace: few games combine shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 21 gameplay attributes and found 41 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Doom, Metal Slug X and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number lead the list, with Doom reaching a 93/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Witchfire special.

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GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

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DarkHardcoreSoloCo-op

Year 2024Dev The Astronauts

Stores

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The closest game to Witchfire is Doom — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Metal Slug X and Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number follow close behind.

#1Doom93 #2Metal Slug X91 #3Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number91 #4Hotline Miami89 #5Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter89

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Games like Witchfire

41 similar games found

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Doom

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 218KIGDB87· 28

Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

91

iRank85

Metal Slug X

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreMultiplayer

Steam👍 88%· 3.9KIGDB80· 1

Year 1999Dev SNKOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, multiplayer gameplay and offline, while skipping roguelike runs

#3Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

91

iRank83

Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 78KIGDB71· 13OC74· 70

Year 2015Dev Dennaton Games · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PlayStation 3 · PS4

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, visual pixel and visual isometric, while skipping roguelike runs

#4Hotline Miami

89

iRank91

Hotline Miami

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreRanged

Steam👍 97%· 122KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC85IGDB86· 10

Year 2012Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping roguelike runs

#5Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

89

iRank87

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreFirst Person

Steam👍 93%· 8.8KIGDB74· 2

Year 2009Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn PC

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting scifi, multiplayer gameplay and online features, while skipping roguelike runs

#6The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

88

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreProceduralHorrorFantasyExplorationLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 97%· 392KRAWG👍 87%· 1.2KMC86IGDB95· 2OC87· 27

Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

88

iRank92

DOOM

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 28KRAWG👍 91%· 837MC83IGDB90· 1

Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

#8SCP: Secret Laboratory

87

iRank91

SCP: Secret Laboratory

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

Co-opMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 91%· 230K

Year 2017Dev Northwood StudiosOn PC

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

#9Paint the Town Red

89

iRank82

Paint the Town Red

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreProceduralHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 32KRAWG👍 80%· 68IGDB70· 2OC67· 13

Year 2015Dev South East GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping action RPG combat

88

iRank84

Returnal

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreDarkProceduralHorrorExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 10KIGDB90· 19OC86· 201

Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping adventure storytelling

#11Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

85

iRank94

Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMeleeHardcoreProcedural

Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 90%· 57

Year 2016Dev Doborog GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam Epic Xbox

#12Condemned: Criminal Origins

87

iRank81

Condemned: Criminal Origins

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorFirst Person

Steam👍 87%· 4.3KRAWG👍 78%· 423MC80IGDB74· 5

Year 2005Dev Monolith Productions · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and horror tension

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

86

iRank83

Ruiner

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative

Steam👍 89%· 12KIGDB76· 12OC77· 88

Year 2017Dev Reikon Games · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting cyberpunk and setting scifi, while skipping roguelike runs

#14Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

84

iRank89

Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 3.4KRAWG👍 85%· 603MC87IGDB83· 3

Year 2001Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, setting scifi and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

#15The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

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The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralEarly Access

Steam👍 99%· 1.9K

Year 2018Dev Veyeral Games · The Hidden LevelsPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Witchfire?: The closest game to Witchfire is Doom, scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. They share 11 gameplay attributes, including shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Witchfire?: The three closest games to Witchfire are: 1. Doom (93/100, 11 shared attributes) 2. Metal Slug X (91/100, 7 shared attributes) 3. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number (91/100, 6 shared attributes). All share Witchfire's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 41 candidates across 21 dimensions.
Is Metal Slug X similar to Witchfire?: Yes, very much so — Metal Slug X scores 91/100 similarity to Witchfire. They share 7 attributes, including shooter and first-person shooting. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Shooter games are similar to Witchfire?: The best Shooter games similar to Witchfire are Doom, Metal Slug X, Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number and Hotline Miami. All share the Shooter genre alongside other key Witchfire attributes like shooter, first-person shooting and roguelike runs.
How is similarity to Witchfire calculated?: We compare Witchfire against every game in our catalog using 21 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 Witchfire experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.