Rank 01Why this
Also Boomer Shooter and Lovecraftian, like Forgive Me Father.
- $24.99 (Price checked Nov 8)
- Deck Verified
- 2024
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The closest matches to Forgive Me Father: Forgive Me Father 2, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Dread Templar, DUSK, and Prodeus. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Forgive Me Father.
- $21.99 (Price checked Nov 10)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Rank 03- $19.99 (Price checked Nov 7)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
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Anger Foot
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Psychedelic, like Forgive Me Father.
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- Released: 2022
- Developer: Byte Barrel
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 10
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 86% of 2,083 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 74
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Dual character playthroughs offer fresh strategies
- Hand drawn comic book aesthetic stands out
- Heavy metal soundtrack pumps up encounters
- Atmospheric
- Dark
- Immersive
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Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Forgive Me Father at current Steam store prices.
Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Forgive Me Father.
Anomalous
Why this: Shares boss fight design with Forgive Me Father.
REVEREND
Why this: Shares boomer shooter combat with Forgive Me Father.
Hotline Miami
Why this: Also Psychedelic and Gore, like Forgive Me Father.
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Violent, like Forgive Me Father.
Free alternatives
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PAPERHEAD EP.0
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Forgive Me Father.
Darkenstein 3D
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Violent, like Forgive Me Father.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Forgive Me Father.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Forgive Me Father 2
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Lovecraftian, like Forgive Me Father.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Forgive Me Father.
Anger Foot
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Psychedelic, like Forgive Me Father.
About Forgive Me Father
The closest matches to Forgive Me Father: Forgive Me Father 2, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Dread Templar, DUSK, and Prodeus. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Forgive Me Father is your kind of game, the closest matches are Forgive Me Father 2, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun and Dread Templar — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, dark and immersive, and single out its boomer shooter combat and boss fight design. 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.
Forgive Me Father is a 2022 Lovecraftian horror action indie game developed by Byte Barrel and published by Fulqrum Publishing. Players take on a dark retro first-person shooter experience set in a comic book style world, navigating a sanity-testing environment inspired by H.P. Lovecraft's cosmic horror. The game features boomer-shooter combat with boss fights, character-swapping mechanics between two distinct heroes, an endless wave mode, a madness system that forces tactical adaptation, and talent tree upgrades. Reviewers highlight the dual-character playthroughs offering fresh strategies and the hand-drawn comic book aesthetic that stands out visually. The heavy metal soundtrack pumps up encounters according to players. With online co-op support, a challenging difficulty level, and a medium-length campaign, the game holds an 86 percent positive rating from over 2,000 Steam reviews and runs verified on Steam Deck.
About Forgive Me Father: Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?
Is Forgive Me Father worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 86% of 2,083 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 74% positive across 69 new reviews, 12 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- 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
- Dual character playthroughs offer fresh strategies
- Hand drawn comic book aesthetic stands out
- Heavy metal soundtrack pumps up encounters
- Lovecraftian cosmic horror setting
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“I really want to like the game but in the end, it's not worth the time. The worst is the level design. Some good stuff, but padded with uninspired sections if not whole levels. This is far too long, can cut 25% and work on better execution…”
People who play it also play: Forgive Me Father 2, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Dread Templar
Frequently asked about Forgive Me Father
Can I run it?
Is Forgive Me Father verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Forgive Me Father 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 Forgive Me Father cost?
Forgive Me Father is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Forgive Me Father?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Forgive Me Father are Forgive Me Father 2, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, Dread Templar.
Who developed Forgive Me Father?
Forgive Me Father was developed by Byte Barrel and published by Fulqrum Publishing.