Rank 01Why this
Also Demons and Gore, like Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
- $4.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2007
Games like Painkiller Hell & Damnation
- 31 games
- Updated May 4, 2026
Players who liked Painkiller Hell & Damnation also play
The closest matches to Painkiller Hell & Damnation: Painkiller Overdose, Painkiller: Black Edition, Painkiller, Serious Sam 3: BFE, and DOOM. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
- Rank 01
Rank 02Why this
Also Fast-Paced and Demons, like Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
- $9.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- 2007
Rank 03- $39.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2025
Rank 04 
Serious Sam 3: BFE
Why this: Same intense mood as Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
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DUSK
Why this: Shares bunny hopping with Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
Rank 07 
Quake
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
Rank 08 
The Darkness II
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Painkiller Hell & Damnation
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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- 2Painkiller: Black Edition
Also Fast-Paced and Demons, like Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
- 85% of 769 reviews
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- 9Unreal Tournament 2004: Editor's Choice Edition
Shares arena shooter with Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
- 96% of 2,419 reviews
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- 22Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered
Also Remake and Demons, like Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
- 87% of 329 reviews
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- Released: 2012
- Developer: The Farm 51
- Price: $19.99checked Oct 31
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 72% of 976 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 64
- Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Players highlight
- Eerie level design feels immersive
- Fast paced arena combat loops
- Gothic metal aesthetic shines through
- Atmospheric
- Bleak
- Dark
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Painkiller Hell & Damnation
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.
Painkiller: Resurrection
Why this: Same bleak mood as Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
Serious Sam 4
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Painkiller Hell & Damnation at current Steam store prices.
Devilated
Why this: Shares weapon swapping with Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
Devil Daggers
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Demons, like Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
CROSSBOW: Bloodnight
Why this: Shares bunny hopping with Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
Killing Floor 2
Why this: Same intense mood as Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
Trepang2
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
Dead Effect
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Painkiller Hell & Damnation, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Shares bunny hopping with Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
PAPERHEAD EP.0
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
STRAFTAT
Why this: Shares arena shooter with Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
More from The Farm 51
Other recommendable Steam games by The Farm 51, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
NecroVision
Why this: Same bleak mood as Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
Deadfall Adventures
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
NecroVisioN: Lost Company
Why this: Shares weapon swapping with Painkiller Hell & Damnation.
About Painkiller Hell & Damnation
The closest matches to Painkiller Hell & Damnation: Painkiller Overdose, Painkiller: Black Edition, Painkiller, Serious Sam 3: BFE, and DOOM. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Painkiller Hell & Damnation is your kind of game, the closest matches are Painkiller Overdose, Painkiller: Black Edition and Painkiller — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, bleak and dark, and single out its arena shooter and bunny hopping. 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 Painkiller Hell & Damnation: Evil has returned! Demonic powers are manifesting themselves as a myriad of dark creatures, fighting over the fates of imprisoned souls caught in Purgatory.
Is Painkiller Hell & Damnation worth buying?
Mostly recommended
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 72% of 976 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 7).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 8 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 8 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Eerie level design feels immersive
- Fast paced arena combat loops
- Gothic metal aesthetic shines through
- Nostalgic for fans of the original
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“Showing it's age. Gameplay is being dumped on a map (in some cases just a large room) shooting a load of spawning enemies to a generic guitar soundtrack until you've hit your quota and the red circle appears indicating you can proceed to…”
“This is what a bare minimum looks like. It's prettier, the godawful bosses were somewhat improved. Some levels are a little remixed, I guess. The base game is also missing around 60% of its content and isn't complete even with all of the…”
People who play it also play: Painkiller Overdose, Painkiller: Black Edition, Painkiller
Frequently asked about Painkiller Hell & Damnation
Can I run it?
Does Painkiller Hell & Damnation run on Steam Deck?
Painkiller Hell & Damnation 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 Painkiller Hell & Damnation cost?
Painkiller Hell & Damnation is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Painkiller Hell & Damnation have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Painkiller Hell & Damnation supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Painkiller Hell & Damnation?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Painkiller Hell & Damnation are Painkiller Overdose, Painkiller: Black Edition, Painkiller.
Who developed Painkiller Hell & Damnation?
Painkiller Hell & Damnation was developed by The Farm 51 and published by Prime Matter.