Rank 01Why this
Shares secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Games like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
- 43 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun also play
The closest matches to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun: Dread Templar, Ion Fury, DOOM + DOOM II, Project Warlock, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 03Why this
Shares weapon specialization and secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2007
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Project Warlock
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Demons, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition
Why this: Also Warhammer 40K and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
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Quake
Why this: Also 1990's and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
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Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior (Classic)
Why this: Also Warhammer 40K and Boomer Shooter, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 3DOOM + DOOM II
Shares weapon specialization and secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
- 96% of 16,879 reviews
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- 5Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition
Also Warhammer 40K and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
- 92% of 11,757 reviews
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- 8Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior (Classic)
Also Warhammer 40K and Boomer Shooter, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
- 77% of 178 reviews
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- Released: 2023
- Developer: Auroch Digital
- Price: $21.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 91% of 10,885 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Metacritic 75
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- 40k aesthetic makes every firefight feel like a tabletop battle
- Dlc expansion forges of corruption is worth buying
- Retro boomer shooter combat feels like classic doom
- Atmospheric
- Epic
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
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.
DOOM
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
DUSK
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
Why this: Same epic mood as Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Supplice
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition
Why this: Also Gore and Old School, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Cheaper alternatives
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Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Demons and 1990's, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
PAPERHEAD EP.0
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Darkenstein 3D
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Violent, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
STRAFTAT
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Bloody Hell
Why this: Also Demons and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
DOOM + DOOM II
Why this: Shares weapon specialization and secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Project Warlock
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and Demons, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Quake
Why this: Shares secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
More from Auroch Digital
Other recommendable Steam games by Auroch Digital, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Mars Horizon
Why this: Same epic mood as Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Brewmaster: Beer Brewing Simulator
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
Dark Future: Blood Red States (Classic)
Why this: Same intense mood as Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun.
About Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
The closest matches to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun: Dread Templar, Ion Fury, DOOM + DOOM II, Project Warlock, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is your kind of game, the closest matches are Dread Templar, Ion Fury and DOOM + DOOM II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, epic and immersive, and single out its character physicality and dlc expansion content. 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.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a challenging solo action game set in the grim darkness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Players engage in retro boomer-shooter combat across enemy-horde arenas, utilizing weapon specialization and character-physicality to blast through waves of foes. The 90s pixel art aesthetic brings the iconic 40k setting to life, with players describing the atmosphere as immersive and epic, where every firefight feels like a tabletop battle brought to digital life. Secret hunting and DLC expansion content like Forges of Corruption add replayability. Reviewers highlight the intense combat that evokes classic boomer shooters, and players particularly enjoy shoulder-checking enemies into oblivion. The game holds a 91% positive rating from over 10,000 Steam reviews, and runs verified on Steam Deck with medium-length sessions suited for short bursts of play.
About Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun: 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.
Is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 10,885 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 85% positive across 211 new reviews, in line with its all-time score.
- Price: $21.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 10 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 6 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 40k aesthetic makes every firefight feel like a tabletop battle
- Dlc expansion forges of corruption is worth buying
- Retro boomer shooter combat feels like classic doom
- Secret hunting adds replayability
People who play it also play: Dread Templar, Ion Fury, DOOM + DOOM II
Frequently asked about Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
Can I run it?
Is Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun 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 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun cost?
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is listed on Steam at 21.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun are Dread Templar, Ion Fury, DOOM + DOOM II.
Who developed Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun?
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun was developed by Auroch Digital and published by Focus Entertainment.