Games like Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
If Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive is your kind of game, the closest matches are Desperados III, Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge and Helldorado — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its challenging, immersive and nostalgic. 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 →About Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive: "Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive" is the first strategy game ever to combine a movie-based and story-driven atmosphere of an adventure game with the intellectual challenge of a real time tactic game.In this western-style title, discover a game of strategy and tactics played out in exceptional real time.
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Desperados III
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Shares an immersive mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Top pick for Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.
Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Second-strongest match for Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Desperados 2 is the sequel to the successful wild west title Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive. The gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment. Switch from an isometric view to a third person view whenever you want; for example, for duels, brawls and shoot-outs.
Helldorado
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Third-strongest match for Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
1883, SANTA FE. Peace in this town has been shattered by a shocking kidnapping. Gather your men and ride on a series of challenging missions to stop treacherous, marauding outlaws in this story of vile blackmail and revenge.
Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
WHY THIS
Shares a tense mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Ranked #4 for Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Commandos 2: Men of Courage
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Shares an immersive mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Ranked #5 for Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Commandos 2: Men of Courage is a tactical action/strategy game set against the backdrop of World War II. Take control of an elite group of commandos who must venture deep into enemy territory and utilize their combined expertise to complete a series of mission-based objectives.
Panzer Strike
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Ranked #6 for Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Authentic RTS gameplay straight out of the 2000s. Command your troops, develop strategies, and win World War II battles. Huge maps, thousands of units, long-range firepower, and no building mechanics!
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines
WHY THIS
Shares a tense mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Ranked #7 for Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Commandos: Behind Enemy Lines is a real-time tactics game set in World War II that puts you in command of a small squad of elite troopers. Send them behind enemy lines on a series of hazardous missions, and bring them back alive.
Wargame: Airland Battle
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Ranked #8 for Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
2 SIDES, 12 NATIONS, 750 UNITS: THE STRATEGY GAME REFERENCE IS BACK! Richer, more beautiful and more accessible, Wargame AirLand Battle is the sequel to the explosive real-time strategy game Wargame European Escalation! 1985.
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Shadow Tactics: Blades of the Shogun
WHY THIS
Shares a tense mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Reviewers of Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Shadow Tactics is a hardcore tactical stealth game set in Japan around the Edo period. A new Shogun seizes power over Japan and enforces nationwide peace. In his battle against conspiracy and rebellion, he recruits five specialists with extraordinary skills for assassination, sabotage and espionage.
Desperados III
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Reviewers of Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Desperados III is a story-driven, hardcore tactical stealth game, set in a ruthless Wild West scenario. Play smart if you want to succeed. A good plan can make the difference between survival and finding yourself at the business end of a pistol.
Partisans 1941
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Shares a tense mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Reviewers of Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Partisans 1941 is a real-time tactics game with stealth elements, set on the eastern front of WW II. As an army commander behind enemy lines you gather a group of Partisans to wage guerilla warfare against the German occupants.
Sea of Stars
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Reviewers of Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Sea of Stars is a turn-based RPG inspired by the classics. It tells the story of two Children of the Solstice who will combine the powers of the sun and moon to perform Eclipse Magic, the only force capable of fending off the monstrous creations of the evil alchemist known as The Fleshmancer.
Persona 5 Royal
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Shares an immersive mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Reviewers of Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive cross-mention this title as a similar play.
Don the mask and join the Phantom Thieves of Hearts as they stage grand heists, infiltrate the minds of the corrupt, and make them change their ways!
Red Dead Redemption
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Reviewers of Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Experience the story of former outlaw John Marston as he tracks down the last remaining members of the notorious Van der Linde Gang in the PC debut of the critically acclaimed predecessor to Red Dead Redemption 2.
Metaphor: ReFantazio
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Shares an immersive mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Reviewers of Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
After his assassination, the will of the late king decrees the next monarch to be elected by the people. Forge bonds and win over a kingdom divided in this award-winning fantasy RPG with turn-based and action combat, party customization with powerful Archetypes, and hours of exploration.
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POSTAL 2
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Priced ~80% under Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive on Steam right now. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?
Blood and Bacon
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Priced ~80% under Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive on Steam right now. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.
STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™
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Priced ~50% under Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive on Steam right now. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.
shapez
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Priced ~80% under Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
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Priced ~50% under Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive on Steam right now. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.
Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad
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Priced ~80% under Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive on Steam right now. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
"Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!
Bejeweled® 3
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Priced ~80% under Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive on Steam right now. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.
Bit Blaster XL
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Priced ~80% under Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive on Steam right now. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Bit Blaster XL is a fast-paced, retro arcade shoot 'em up (shmup) inspired by the classic quarter-munchers of the ‘80s. Easy to pick up, hard to put down, boost, dodge, shoot, and chase high scores in this addictive, old-school action game!
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Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
The Lab
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
Welcome to The Lab, a compilation of Valve’s room-scale VR experiments set in a pocket universe within Aperture Science. Fix a robot, defend a castle, adopt a mechanical dog, and more. Still not sold? It’s free!
Hog Hunter 2021
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Hog hunter is a short atmospheric game about catching hogs out in the wild, be careful though not everything in the woods is safe...
Counter-Strike 2
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2.
Dota 2
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Rainbow Six® Siege is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators.
SCP: Secret Laboratory
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Deep within a secure underground facility, a sudden containment breach allows many of the secured anomalies to escape from their chambers. Assist the Foundation in re-securing the facility, help the Insurgency in their goal to capture it, or wreak havoc as an SCP in a frantic bid to escape.
Aimlabs
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 45 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!
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ArcaniA
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
War covers the southern islands until it finally reaches the idyllic isle of Feshyr. You take on the role as the new nameless hero after your village has been pillaged and destroyed by paladins of the king. Seeking revenge, you soon realize that this cowardly attack did not just happen on a reckless mercenary`s whim.
Robin Hood: The Legend of Sherwood
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Roam the dense foliage of Sherwood, come face to face with royal trouble and battle against Prince John’s forces as you take on the role of legendary nobleman, Robin Hood.
ArcaniA: Fall of Setarrif
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Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Face the last challenge - determine destiny! A new threat casts its shadow over the Southern Isles. A mysterious demon, consumed by hatred, terrifies the population and pools his force against the coastal city of Setarrif. The dramatic situation exacerbates after a volcanic eruption in the mountains nearby.
Airline Tycoon Deluxe
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Shares a nostalgic mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Airline Tycoon Deluxe is a funny economy simulation proceeding in realtime and assigning you the complete responsibility for an airline.
Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge
WHY THIS
Shares an immersive mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive. Shares Action with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Desperados 2 is the sequel to the successful wild west title Desperados - Wanted Dead or Alive. The gameplay is based on its predecessor but with brand new tactical possibilities in a beautiful 3D environment. Switch from an isometric view to a third person view whenever you want; for example, for duels, brawls and shoot-outs.
Helldorado
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
1883, SANTA FE. Peace in this town has been shattered by a shocking kidnapping. Gather your men and ride on a series of challenging missions to stop treacherous, marauding outlaws in this story of vile blackmail and revenge.
Chicago 1930 : The Prohibition
WHY THIS
Shares a nostalgic mood with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
Another title from Spellbound, the studio behind Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive. Shares Strategy with Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive.
The Mafia rules the city. A special police task force is formed to take down his gang. This squad is managed by two cops. An open war breaks out throughout the city of Chicago. Now it’s your turn to choose your side!
Frequently asked about Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive
- Does Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive run on Steam Deck?
- Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive 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 Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive cost?
- Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- What games are most similar to Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive are Desperados III, Desperados 2: Cooper's Revenge, Helldorado.
- Who developed Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive?
- Desperados: Wanted Dead or Alive was developed by Spellbound and published by THQ Nordic.
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