Rank 01Games like Red Faction
- 33 games
- Updated Oct 2, 2026
Players who liked Red Faction also play
The same list the imho.run recommender shows for Red Faction: games its players also own across millions of Steam libraries, weighed against shared tags and what reviewers compare it to.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Mars and Destruction, like Red Faction.
- $19.99
- Deck Playable
- 2011
Rank 03
Rank 04 
POSTAL: Brain Damaged
Why this: Shares alternate fire modes with Red Faction.
Rank 05 
Hard Reset Redux
Why this: Same retro mood as Red Faction.
Rank 06 
Chaser
Why this: Also Mars, like Red Faction.
Rank 07 
Blood: Refreshed Supply™
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter, like Red Faction.
Rank 08 
STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster
Why this: A frequent pick in Red Faction players' libraries, and another Action.
- Released: 2009
- Developer: Volition
- Price: $9.99
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 85% of 1,567 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 78
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Geo mod lets you reshape levels to bypass combat
- Mars setting feels like a gritty b movie
- Railgun penetrates walls for instant flanking
- Contemplative
- Dark
- Intense
More games like Red Faction, sliced differently
Reviewers mention these as similar to Red Faction
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.
Just Cause™ 3
Why this: Also Destruction, like Red Faction.
Half-Life
Why this: Another Action close to Red Faction.
Battlefield™ 1
Why this: Also Destruction, like Red Faction.
EARTH DEFENSE FORCE 5
Why this: Same intense mood as Red Faction.
Brothers in Arms: Hell's Highway™
Why this: Another Action close to Red Faction.
Wreckfest
Why this: Also Destruction, like Red Faction.
Just Cause
Why this: Another Action close to Red Faction.
Teardown
Why this: Also Destruction, like Red Faction.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Red Faction at current Steam store prices.
Alpha Prime
Why this: Same retro mood as Red Faction.
Painkiller Overdose
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter, like Red Faction.
Zortch
Why this: Another Action close to Red Faction.
Nuclear Dawn
Why this: Same intense mood as Red Faction.
Bloodhound
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter, like Red Faction.
Monument
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter, like Red Faction.
Battlezone: Combat Commander
Why this: Same retro mood as Red Faction.
Titanfall® 2
Why this: Same intense mood as Red Faction.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
POSTAL: Brain Damaged
Why this: Shares alternate fire modes with Red Faction.
Blood: Refreshed Supply™
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter, like Red Faction.
STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster
Why this: Another Action close to Red Faction.
More from Volition
Other recommendable Steam games by Volition, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
Saints Row: The Third
Why this: Another Action close to Red Faction.
Saints Row 2
Why this: Another Action close to Red Faction.
Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition
Why this: Also Mars and Destruction, like Red Faction.
Saints Row
Why this: Another Action close to Red Faction.
Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
Why this: Close to Red Faction in feel and genre.
Summoner
Why this: Same contemplative mood as Red Faction.
About Red Faction
If Red Faction is your kind of game, the closest matches are Red Faction II, Red Faction®: Armageddon™ and TimeShift™ — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as contemplative, dark and intense, and single out its alternate fire modes and enemy flanking. 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.
Red Faction, developed by Volition and published by Deep Silver in its 2009 Steam release, is a first-person shooter set on Mars with fully destructible environments. Its Geo-Mod destruction lets players reshape levels to bypass combat, a railgun punches through walls for instant flanking, and remote charges enable explosive ambushes from above. Reviewers describe the Mars setting as a gritty backdrop and the synth-heavy soundtrack as memorable. Built for sit-down solo sessions at a challenging difficulty, it carries a retro, intense tone. The game holds a Metacritic score of 78, is Steam Deck Playable, holds an 85% positive rating across 1,567 Steam reviews, and costs 9.99 USD. A pick for shooter fans drawn to environmental destruction.
About Red Faction: JOIN THE REVOLUTION! Lured to Mars by the Ultor Corporation's promise of a better life, thousands have come to seek their fortune and work for the massive mining company. But all is not as it seems. A deadly plague is sweeping through the barracks, and miners suffer daily abuse at the hands of the Ultor guards.
Is Red Faction worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 85% of 1,567 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price when we last checked (May 2026): $9.99. Check Steam for today's price.
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Geo mod lets you reshape levels to bypass combat
- Mars setting feels like a gritty b movie
- Railgun penetrates walls for instant flanking
- Remote charges let you drop explosives from above
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“half life with nothing that made it good, bad level design, weak combat, infuriating "stealth" and non existent story. the graphics are lacking even for 2001 but has some cool looking areas once in a while. avoid unless you have nostalgia…”
People who play it also play: Red Faction II, Red Faction®: Armageddon™, TimeShift™
Frequently asked about Red Faction
Can I run it?
Does Red Faction run on Steam Deck?
Red Faction 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 Red Faction cost?
Red Faction is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Red Faction have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Red Faction supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
What games are most similar to Red Faction?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Red Faction are Red Faction II, Red Faction®: Armageddon™, TimeShift™.
Who developed Red Faction?
Red Faction was developed by Volition and published by Deep Silver.