Rank 01Games like Dread Templar
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The closest matches to Dread Templar: Hellbound, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Ion Fury, DUSK, and WRATH: Aeon of Ruin. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Dread Templar.
- $21.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
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Forgive Me Father
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Dread Templar.
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: T19 Games
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 82% of 707 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 72
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Exploration is richly rewarded with powerful upgrades
- Fast paced aggressive movement
- Levels blend cosmic horror and industrial decay
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Epic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Dread Templar
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Quake
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Dread Templar.
Serious Sam 3: BFE
Why this: Also Gore and Old School, like Dread Templar.
DOOM
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Dread Templar.
Necromunda: Hired Gun
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Dread Templar.
MULLET MADJACK
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Dread Templar.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Dread Templar at current Steam store prices.
Trepang2
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Bullet Time, like Dread Templar.
Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Dread Templar.
DOOM + DOOM II
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Dread Templar.
POSTAL: Brain Damaged
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Dread Templar.
Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Dread Templar.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Dread Templar, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
PAPERHEAD EP.0
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Dread Templar.
Darkenstein 3D
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Dread Templar.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also 1990's and Gore, like Dread Templar.
Intravenous 2: Mercenarism
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Dread Templar.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Hellbound
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Dread Templar.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Dread Templar.
DUSK
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Dread Templar.
Forgive Me Father
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Dread Templar.
About Dread Templar
The closest matches to Dread Templar: Hellbound, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Ion Fury, DUSK, and WRATH: Aeon of Ruin. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Dread Templar is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hellbound, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and Ion Fury — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and epic, and single out its alternative fire modes and perk unlocks. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
About Dread Templar: Dread Templar is a fast-paced hardcore old-school FPS, combining classic 90s shooter and modern FPS elements. Unlock and combine dozens of weapon upgrades and skills, embrace the Dread Force and obliterate hordes of fiendish enemies. Become the scariest thing in hell and get your revenge!
Is Dread Templar worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 82% of 707 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 13 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 4 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Exploration is richly rewarded with powerful upgrades
- Fast paced aggressive movement
- Levels blend cosmic horror and industrial decay
- Rune modifiers drastically change weapon behavior
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Has the ingredients for a good boomer shooter. The combat could work. Movement feels good, controls are tight and responsive. But in practice, the combat is an absolute SLOG. Every enemy is a bullet sponge, so weapons feel weak. Ammo is…”
“Frustrating game. The movement, level design, weapons, and art style are all really good. The problem is so much of the games best weapons and runes (game changing mechanics) are hidden beyond secrets that most players won't ever find…”
People who play it also play: Hellbound, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Ion Fury
Frequently asked about Dread Templar
Can I run it?
Does Dread Templar run on Steam Deck?
Dread Templar is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Dread Templar cost?
Dread Templar is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Dread Templar?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Dread Templar are Hellbound, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Ion Fury.
Who developed Dread Templar?
Dread Templar was developed by T19 Games and published by Fulqrum Publishing.