Rank 01Why this
Also Boomer Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
- $1.49 (Price checked Oct 6)
- 2013
Games like Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
- 34 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition also play
The closest matches to Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition: Rise of the Triad, Heretic + Hexen, Blood: Refreshed Supply™, Rise of the Triad: Dark War, and The Apogee Throwback Pack. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Boomer Shooter and 2.5D, like Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
- $10.04 (Price checked Oct 6)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
Rank 03Why this
Same retro mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
- $17.99 (Price checked Oct 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
- 1Rise of the Triad
Also Boomer Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
- 68% of 1,407 reviews
- 2Heretic + Hexen
Also Boomer Shooter and 2.5D, like Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
- 95% of 1,201 reviews
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- 9Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour
Same comedic mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
- 81% of 3,174 reviews
- 10
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- 15Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster
Same epic mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
- 96% of 129 reviews
- 16Calcium Contract
Shares infinite ammo weapons with Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
- 93% of 110 reviews
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- 24Dino D-Day
Also Alternate History and War, like Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
- 88% of 4,680 reviews
- Released: 2023
- Developer: Nightdive Studios, Apogee Software, New Blood Interactive
- Price: $4.99−75%checked Oct 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 560 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Campy humor and bizarre villains like el oscuro
- Levels stuffed with bounce pads and fire traps
- Shareware episode feels like a full game
- Challenging
- Comedic
- Epic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
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: Same retro mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
Shadow Warrior
Why this: Same comedic mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
Serious Sam 4
Why this: Same challenging mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
DOOM
Why this: Same epic mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition at current Steam store prices.
Gunheart
Why this: Same epic mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
Strife: Veteran Edition
Why this: Same retro mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
Monument
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
Screencheat
Why this: Same comedic mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Heretic + Hexen
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 2.5D, like Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
Blood: Refreshed Supply™
Why this: Same retro mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
AMID EVIL
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Arena Shooter, like Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
More from Nightdive Studios
Other recommendable Steam games by Nightdive Studios, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
DOOM + DOOM II
Why this: Same epic mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
Quake II
Why this: Same challenging mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
Blood™ Fresh Supply
Why this: Same funny mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
Turok
Why this: Same retro mood as Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition.
About Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
The closest matches to Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition: Rise of the Triad, Heretic + Hexen, Blood: Refreshed Supply™, Rise of the Triad: Dark War, and The Apogee Throwback Pack. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition is your kind of game, the closest matches are Rise of the Triad, Heretic + Hexen and Blood: Refreshed Supply™ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as challenging, comedic and epic, and single out its bounce pads and traps and character transformation. 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 Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition: The HUNT Returns... AGAIN! Play the original Cult Classic '90s FPS remastered in 4K Ultrawide with UNLIMITED frame rates, RESTORED content, NEW episodes, a LEVEL EDITOR, online MULTIPLAYER, LUDICROUS gameplay options and MORE. Make 'em EAT LEAD or they'll bury you in a lunchbox!
Is Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 95% of 560 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- On sale: 75% off, now $4.99 (checked Oct 3).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Campy humor and bizarre villains like el oscuro
- Levels stuffed with bounce pads and fire traps
- Shareware episode feels like a full game
- Turn into a dog to brutally tear apart enemies
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I can see this being an absolutely awesome rerelease for someone who played these games way back in the day, but as a newcomer this game is, sadly, incredibly confusing and boring. Can't blame the game entirely, as it's based on very…”
People who play it also play: Rise of the Triad, Heretic + Hexen, Blood: Refreshed Supply™
Frequently asked about Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
Can I run it?
Is Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition cost?
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition are Rise of the Triad, Heretic + Hexen, Blood: Refreshed Supply™.
Who developed Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition?
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition was developed by Nightdive Studios, Apogee Software, New Blood Interactive and published by Apogee Entertainment, New Blood Interactive, Nightdive Studios.