Games like Painkiller Overdose
If Painkiller Overdose is your kind of game, the closest matches are Painkiller: Black Edition, Sinned and Painkiller Redemption — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its bleak, challenging and dark. 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.
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Painkiller: Black Edition
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Shares a challenging mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Top pick for Painkiller Overdose fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.
Sinned
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Second-strongest match for Painkiller Overdose fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Sinned is a fast-paced retro FPS game situated within the darkest depths of hell where you will fight demonic legions and Pandemonius, Lord of Hell himself!
Painkiller Redemption
WHY THIS
Shares a bleak mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Third-strongest match for Painkiller Overdose fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Welcome to a world of pain. Heaven is once again in danger and threatened by a reckless army of hell spawn monsters - and they will stop at nothing.
Painkiller: Recurring Evil
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Shares an intense mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Ranked #4 for Painkiller Overdose fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Battle never ceases in the realm known as Hell. This time around it's a battle for the freedom of your very soul. Will you be able to escape from the prison hidden in the darkest deepest chasm of Hell? Do you have enough courage to travel through the most dangerous and twisted areas, infamous for their unsafety, even among demons...
Painkiller: Resurrection
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Shares a bleak mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Ranked #5 for Painkiller Overdose fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
William "Bill" Sherman has a problem - he's dead. Blown to pieces by his own C4 payload, which he wanted to eliminate a South American druglord with on behalf of some shady secret service people.
DOOM 64
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Shares a dark mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Ranked #6 for Painkiller Overdose fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
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Shares an intense mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Ranked #7 for Painkiller Overdose fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
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.
Trepang2
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Shares an intense mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Ranked #8 for Painkiller Overdose fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Become the ultimate badass in Trepang2: A gory, action-packed FPS set in the near future. Unleash all hell on your enemies, dodge bullets and leave a trail of destruction in this hardcore and frenetic shooter.
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ULTRAKILL
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Shares an intense mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Reviewers of Painkiller Overdose cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
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.
Painkiller: Black Edition
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Shares a challenging mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Reviewers of Painkiller Overdose cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.
Serious Sam 3: BFE
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Shares an intense mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Reviewers of Painkiller Overdose cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Serious Sam 3: BFE is a prequel to the original indie fast action FPS and Game of the Year sensation - Serious Sam: The First Encounter!
Serious Sam 4
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Shares a challenging mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Reviewers of Painkiller Overdose cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Serious Sam 4 reignites the classic FPS series in a high-powered prequel loaded with an explosive arsenal, intergalactic carnage, and perfectly timed one-liners.
Painkiller
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Shares an intense mood with Painkiller Overdose.
Reviewers of Painkiller Overdose cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
The classic Painkiller series is back! Battle through Purgatory in fast-paced co-op action, wielding infernal weapons against relentless demonic hordes. Condemned for your sins, the Voice of the Creator offers you a chance at redemption. Will you seize it or be lost to darkness?
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Painkiller Overdose at current Steam store prices.
POSTAL 2
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Priced ~80% under Painkiller Overdose on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
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 Painkiller Overdose on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
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 Painkiller Overdose on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
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.
STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™
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Priced ~50% under Painkiller Overdose on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
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 Painkiller Overdose on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
"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!
Bit Blaster XL
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Priced ~80% under Painkiller Overdose on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
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!
STAR WARS™ Battlefront (Classic, 2004)
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Priced ~50% under Painkiller Overdose on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.
Kill It With Fire
WHY THIS
Priced ~48% under Painkiller Overdose on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.
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Doki Doki Literature Club!
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.
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.
Ultimate Custom Night
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!
Indigo Park: Chapter 1
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
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 Painkiller Overdose.
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.
Counter-Strike:Global Offensive
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
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.).
The Expendabros
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.
Iron Snout
WHY THIS
Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
Iron Snout is a fast, colorful and brutal fighting game in which you will be helping a piglet fight for its life against hordes of wolves.
Star Fetchers
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Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Overdose.
The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories
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Frequently asked about Painkiller Overdose
- Does Painkiller Overdose work on Steam Deck?
- Painkiller Overdose is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
- How much does Painkiller Overdose cost?
- Painkiller Overdose is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
- Does Painkiller Overdose have multiplayer or co-op?
- Yes — Painkiller Overdose supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player).
- What games are most similar to Painkiller Overdose?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Painkiller Overdose are Painkiller: Black Edition, Sinned, Painkiller Redemption.
- Who developed Painkiller Overdose?
- Painkiller Overdose was developed by Mindware Studios and published by Prime Matter.
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