Rank 01Games like Pavlov
- 32 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
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The closest matches to Pavlov: Breachers™, Onward, Contractors, Ghosts of Tabor, and Half-Life: Alyx. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Half-Life: Alyx
Why this: Also Zombies and VR, like Pavlov.
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BONEWORKS
Why this: Also VR and Violent, like Pavlov.
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- Released: 2024
- Developer: Vankrupt Games
- Price: $24.99checked Nov 3
- 89% of 30,993 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Modding community created unforgettable gamemodes
- Prison break mode was a standout
- Trouble in terrorist town maps like dundermifflin remastered
- Atmospheric
- Bleak
- Stressful
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Why this: Also Military and VR, like Pavlov.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Pavlov.
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Why this: Shares tactical shooting with Pavlov.
Counter-Strike
Why this: Also Competitive and Military, like Pavlov.
Into the Radius VR
Why this: Same stressful mood as Pavlov.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Pavlov at current Steam store prices.
Zero Caliber VR
Why this: Shares tactical shooting with Pavlov.
Arizona Sunshine®
Why this: Also Zombies and VR, like Pavlov.
Contagion
Why this: Also Competitive and Zombies, like Pavlov.
Killing Floor
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Pavlov.
Bullets And More VR - BAM VR
Why this: Also VR and Gore, like Pavlov.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Pavlov, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Propagation VR
Why this: Also Zombies and VR, like Pavlov.
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Why this: Also Competitive and Military, like Pavlov.
Counter-Strike 2
Why this: Shares tactical shooting with Pavlov.
Talvisota - Winter War
Why this: Also Military and Gore, like Pavlov.
CS2D
Why this: Also Zombies and Gore, like Pavlov.
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Pavlov.
Codename CURE
Why this: Also Military and Zombies, like Pavlov.
About Pavlov
The closest matches to Pavlov: Breachers™, Onward, Contractors, Ghosts of Tabor, and Half-Life: Alyx. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Pavlov is your kind of game, the closest matches are Breachers™, Onward and Contractors — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, bleak and stressful, and single out its bots with unpredictable ai and custom game modes. 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.
Pavlov is a VR tactical shooter developed by Vankrupt Games. Set in military-themed environments, the game emphasizes realistic reloading mechanics and gunplay with netcode-based hit registration for authentic combat encounters. Players can engage with bots featuring unpredictable AI behavior or explore community-created content through robust modding support, including custom game modes. Reviewers highlight the high replayability of the experience, with players specifically noting standout modes such as prison-break scenarios and maps reminiscent of Trouble in Terrorist Town. Players describe the atmosphere as bleak and stressful, with tactical shooting elements creating tense gameplay scenarios. The game released in 2024 at $24.99 USD and currently holds an 89% positive rating from over 30,000 Steam reviews. It does not support Steam Deck.
About Pavlov: Pavlov is a multiplayer shooter in VR with heavy focus on community features. Realistic reloading features and fast paced combat as part of the core experience. Play the #1 most popular VR shooter on PC today.
Is Pavlov worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 30,993 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $24.99 (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 58 h before turning negative, so complaints are about the long run, not the first hours.
- Not supported on Steam Deck.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Modding community created unforgettable gamemodes
- Prison break mode was a standout
- Trouble in terrorist town maps like dundermifflin remastered
- Vr tactical shooting with high replayability
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“they ruined the game, used to be so fun now i cant even find any full servers apart from 1-2 SOMETIMES i missed the times where i was getting called sl*rs and everything else, getting vote kicked, it was pure joy now its just bland and…”
“Pavlov has massive issues: - The same 10 players that play 24/7. If you join their lobby they will kick you so their friend can join. - Only 1 SND server (due to no players, I wonder why) - No queue. Is the one server full? Better hope you…”
People who play it also play: Breachers™, Onward, Contractors
Frequently asked about Pavlov
Can I run it?
Does Pavlov work on Steam Deck?
Pavlov is currently rated Unsupported on Steam Deck. It may not launch or may have significant issues that block normal play.
How much does Pavlov cost?
Pavlov is listed on Steam at 24.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Pavlov have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Pavlov supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op).
What games are most similar to Pavlov?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Pavlov are Breachers™, Onward, Contractors.
Who developed Pavlov?
Pavlov was developed by Vankrupt Games.