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Games like Painkiller Redemption

If Painkiller Redemption is your kind of game, the closest matches are Painkiller: Recurring Evil, Painkiller Overdose and Painkiller: Resurrection — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its bleak, intense and stressful. 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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About Painkiller Redemption: 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.

2011Action4.99 USDMetacritic 43Windowsby Eggtooth Team
Painkiller Redemption — Steam game cover
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Arena style combat in repurposed multiplayer mapsCheckpoint restores health and progressFace hordes of 1000 enemies per levelBleakIntenseStressful

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Steam players who put hours into Painkiller Redemption also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Painkiller: Recurring Evil

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Top pick for Painkiller Redemption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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...

    2012Action9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Painkiller Overdose

    WHY THIS

    Shares a bleak mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Second-strongest match for Painkiller Redemption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    The critically-acclaimed and award-winning FPS franchise is back! Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer action, Painkiller Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end...

    2007Action4.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Painkiller: Resurrection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a bleak mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Third-strongest match for Painkiller Redemption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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.

    2009Action9.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Trepang2

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Ranked #4 for Painkiller Redemption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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.

    2023ActionIndie10.19 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Blood: Refreshed Supply™

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Ranked #5 for Painkiller Redemption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    Things are about to get… bloody! Soak up 42 pulse-pounding levels dripping with Lovecraftian atmosphere as you battle your way through armies of sycophantic cultists, zombies, gargoyles, hell hounds, and other insatiable horrors, in your quest to defeat the loathsome Tchernobog.

    2025Action29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Painkiller Redemption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.

    2024Action24.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Ranked #7 for Painkiller Redemption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    Includes original Blood II: The Chosen and add-on package The Nightmare LevelsAn immersive atmosphere full of dark humor and exciting actionFour playable characters and wide variety of weapons

    2014ActionAdventure4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. DOOM 64

    WHY THIS

    Shares a tense mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Ranked #8 for Painkiller Redemption fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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.

    2020Action4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Painkiller Redemption

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.

  1. Painkiller: Black Edition

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Painkiller Redemption cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    Painkiller Black Edition includes the expansion pack Battle Out of Hell, featuring 10 additional single-player levels and many new villains.

    2007Action9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Painkiller: Recurring Evil

    WHY THIS

    Shares a stressful mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Reviewers of Painkiller Redemption cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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...

    2012Action9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Painkiller Hell & Damnation

    WHY THIS

    Shares arena shooter and a bleak mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Reviewers of Painkiller Redemption cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    Evil has returned! Demonic powers are manifesting themselves as a myriad of dark creatures, fighting over the fates of imprisoned souls caught in Purgatory.

    2012Action19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Painkiller Overdose

    WHY THIS

    Shares a bleak mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Reviewers of Painkiller Redemption cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    The critically-acclaimed and award-winning FPS franchise is back! Packed with tons of fast-paced, adrenaline-fueled single player and multiplayer action, Painkiller Overdose brings with it 6 innovative new demonic weapons, mind-bending physics, lightning-player maps, over 40 demented and sickly-twisted monsters from Hell and gigantic end...

    2007Action4.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. DoDonPachi Resurrection

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Reviewers of Painkiller Redemption cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    The legendary bullet-hell shoot-’em-up series has come to Steam! DoDonPachi is ressurected after a Blissful Death with enough modes to satisfy the beginner and the expert player alike. Tonight we dine in bullet hell!

    2016Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Painkiller: Resurrection

    WHY THIS

    Shares a bleak mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Reviewers of Painkiller Redemption cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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.

    2009Action9.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Serious Sam 3: BFE

    WHY THIS

    Shares wave based combat and a stressful mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Reviewers of Painkiller Redemption cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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!

    2011ActionIndie29.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Quake

    WHY THIS

    Shares an intense mood with Painkiller Redemption.

    Reviewers of Painkiller Redemption cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    Developed by the award-winning id Software, Quake® is the ground-breaking, original dark fantasy first-person shooter that inspires today’s retro-style FPS games. With Quake (Enhanced), experience the authentic, updated, and visually enhanced version of the original.

    2007Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Painkiller Redemption at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Painkiller Redemption on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Painkiller Redemption on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Painkiller Redemption on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Painkiller Redemption on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Painkiller Redemption on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    "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!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Bit Blaster XL

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under Painkiller Redemption on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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!

    2016ActionIndieCasual0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Battlefront (Classic, 2004)

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Painkiller Redemption on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    Fight the greatest battles in the STAR WARS universe any way you want to. The choice is yours.

    2019Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Kill It With Fire

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~48% under Painkiller Redemption on Steam right now. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    Kill It With Fire is a first-person action game about hunting spiders and causing collateral damage.

    2020ActionIndieSimulation2.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

    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.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  3. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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.

    2024ActionFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Counter-Strike:Global Offensive

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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.).

    2012ActionFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Iron Snout

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    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.

    2016ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with Painkiller Redemption.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Painkiller Redemption

How much does Painkiller Redemption cost?
Painkiller Redemption is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Painkiller Redemption?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Painkiller Redemption are Painkiller: Recurring Evil, Painkiller Overdose, Painkiller: Resurrection.
Who developed Painkiller Redemption?
Painkiller Redemption was developed by Eggtooth Team and published by Prime Matter.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Painkiller Redemption.

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