Games like Forgive Me Father
If Forgive Me Father is your kind of game, the closest matches are Forgive Me Father 2, Prodeus and Dread Templar — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its atmospheric, dark and immersive. 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.
Get personalized picks →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?
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Forgive Me Father 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Top pick for Forgive Me Father fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and unearthly abilities, and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel.
Prodeus
WHY THIS
Second-strongest match for Forgive Me Father fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.
Dread Templar
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Third-strongest match for Forgive Me Father fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
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!
CULTIC
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Ranked #4 for Forgive Me Father fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Ranked #5 for Forgive Me Father fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.
Anger Foot
WHY THIS
Ranked #6 for Forgive Me Father fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.
Turbo Overkill
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Forgive Me Father.
Ranked #7 for Forgive Me Father fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!
DUSK
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Ranked #8 for Forgive Me Father fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
Reviewers mention these as similar to Forgive Me Father
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Quake
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Reviewers of Forgive Me Father cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Forgive Me Father.
Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.
DOOM
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Forgive Me Father.
Reviewers of Forgive Me Father cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Forgive Me Father.
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
DUSK
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Reviewers of Forgive Me Father cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
ULTRAKILL
WHY THIS
Shares an intense mood with Forgive Me Father.
Reviewers of Forgive Me Father cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
ULTRAKILL is a fast-paced ultra-violent retro FPS that combines the skill-based style scoring of character action games with the unadulterated carnage inspired by the best shooters of the '90s. Rip apart your foes with varied destructive weaponry and shower in their blood to regain your health.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Forgive Me Father at current Steam store prices.
Garry's Mod
WHY THIS
Priced ~75% under Forgive Me Father on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.
Lethal Company
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Forgive Me Father on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.
Left 4 Dead 2
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Forgive Me Father on Steam right now. Shares Action with Forgive Me Father.
Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.
People Playground
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Forgive Me Father on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.
Fallout: New Vegas
WHY THIS
Priced ~50% under Forgive Me Father on Steam right now. Shares Action with Forgive Me Father.
Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!
Free alternatives
Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.
Doki Doki Literature Club!
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Forgive Me Father.
The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.
Life is Strange - Episode 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Forgive Me Father.
Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.
Ultimate Custom Night
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
ENA: Dream BBQ
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.
STRAFTAT
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Forgive Me Father.
STRAFTAT is a 1v1/2v2 ONLINE first person SHOOTER with quick rounds in over 350 MAPS ; Including all WEAPONS, proximity chat and 4 players FFA.
The Looker
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Forgive Me Father.
You wake up, alone, on a strangely familiar island full of puzzles that will frustrate and annoy you.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Forgive Me Father.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive (CS:GO) expands upon the team-based action gameplay that it pioneered when it was launched over 2 decades ago. CS:GO features new maps, characters, weapons, and game modes, and delivers updated versions of the classic CS content (de_dust2, etc.).
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More from Byte Barrel
Other recommendable Steam games by Byte Barrel, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Forgive Me Father 2
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Another title from Byte Barrel, the studio behind Forgive Me Father. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and unearthly abilities, and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel.
MythBusters: The Game - Crazy Experiments Simulator
WHY THIS
Another title from Byte Barrel, the studio behind Forgive Me Father. Shares Action with Forgive Me Father.
Be a MythBuster in front and behind the camera! The game is a first-person sim that adapts the famous Discovery show. Run crazy experiments and manage the production of episodes.
MythBusters: The First Experiment
WHY THIS
Another title from Byte Barrel, the studio behind Forgive Me Father. Shares Action with Forgive Me Father.
MythBusters: The First Experiment is a free introduction to the first-person creative simulator based on the legendary Discovery show. Learn how to run crazy experiments and manage the production of episodes. Take the first steps to become a MythBuster!
DIOXIDE
WHY THIS
Another title from Byte Barrel, the studio behind Forgive Me Father. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
DIOXIDE is a high-stakes, tactical FPS with soulslike elements set in a dystopian world ravaged by industrial decay. Shatter neo-antique nightmares, scavenge the scraps of a gasping civilization, and forge the last sanctuary. You will die. You will be reprinted. Will you remain human?
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
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Embark on a journey into the darkest nightmares to restore your sanity. Blast your way through hordes of possessed enemies, unlock an arsenal of deadly weapons and unearthly abilities, and get ready to face even more Lovecraftian madness in this action-packed FPS sequel.
CULTIC
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Death is only the beginning. Crawl from your grave and gear up to fight your way through the ranks of a mysterious and twisted cult. You, your guns, and your dynamite will have to shoot, slide, blast, duck, dodge, and maybe throw a gib or two to survive in this old-school-inspired shooter.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Load up your Boltgun and unleash the awesome Space Marine arsenal to blast your way through an explosion of sprites, pixels and blood in a perfect blend of Warhammer 40,000, frenetic gameplay and the stylish visuals of 90’s retro shooters.
Anger Foot
WHY THIS
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Anger Foot is a lightning fast action FPS where the only things harder than your ass kicking feet are the ass kicking beats.
Turbo Overkill
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Forgive Me Father.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Enter Paradise as Johnny Turbo—half-metal, half-human, all-murder machine. Clean up the streets with a chainsaw leg, 15+ weapons and your hovercar as you battle the rogue AI Syn, rival bounty hunters and cyberpunks aplenty. Apogee’s most outrageous FPS since Duke Nukem 3D. Good hunting, Sir!
DUSK
WHY THIS
Shares an atmospheric mood with Forgive Me Father.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Forgive Me Father.
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants & even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the Earth in this retro FPS inspired by the '90s legends.
Frequently asked about Forgive Me Father
- 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, Prodeus, Dread Templar.
- Who developed Forgive Me Father?
- Forgive Me Father was developed by Byte Barrel and published by Fulqrum Publishing.
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