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Games like killer7

If killer7 is your kind of game, the closest matches are Blood Storm: Alien Purge, CARNAGE OFFERING and Harvester — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its music enhances atmosphere, unique narrative structure and writing quality is exceptional. 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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killer7 is a linear action shooter with surreal narrative and political satire, originally released in 2018. Developed by Grasshopper Manufacture and Engine Software, the game tasks players with guiding Harman Smith, a man who manifests seven distinct personalities, through a campaign to stop the sinister Kun Lan. The game features character-switching mechanics that let players cycle through the different assassins, environmental storytelling that enriches the experience, and light-gun style combat encounters. Players describe the experience as atmospheric, emotional, and unsettling, with reviewers highlighting how the soundtrack enhances the mood and the narrative structure stands apart from typical shooters. Available for $9.99, it runs verified on Steam Deck and holds a 93% positive rating from over 2,600 Steam reviews. The challenging medium-length campaign is solo-only.

About killer7: Sneak into a world of underground assassins as Harman Smith, a man who manifests 7 deadly personalities, the killer7. Take control of this distinct murderers' row as they hunt down the sinister Kun Lan to thwart his plan of world dominance.

2018ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedMetacritic 78Windowsby GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., Engine Software BV
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Steam players who put hours into killer7 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. Blood Storm: Alien Purge

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for killer7 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with killer7.

    In this intense first-person rail shooter, you play as Aiden Cross, an agent of the Federal Bureau of Anomalies (FBA). Sent to investigate alien sightings at a remote desert facility in Nevada, what began as a routine mission quickly spirals into a deadly battle against unknown creatures...

    2025ActionIndieAdventure4.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. CARNAGE OFFERING

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for killer7 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with killer7.

    Ultra fast-paced sci-fi FPS where you battle waves of robots and genetically engineered creatures. Upgrade your arsenal, unleash explosive physics, and survive relentless combat.

    2022ActionAdventure9.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Harvester

    WHY THIS

    Shares an unsettling mood with killer7.

    Third-strongest match for killer7 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Adventure with killer7.

    A strange and twisted world...Harvester! The most violent adventure game of all time comes to Steam!

    2014Adventure5.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Vampire: The Masquerade® - Bloodlines™ 2

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with killer7.

    Ranked #4 for killer7 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with killer7.

    You are the Nomad — an elder vampire awakening from a century-long slumber, new to the modern nights. Trapped in your Blood is a stranger’s voice. This entity, a vampire detective known as Fabien, will be your guide to 21st-century Seattle.

    2025ActionRPG38.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. XIII - Classic

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with killer7.

    Ranked #5 for killer7 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with killer7.

    You are the victim of a conspiracy! The FBI, CIA and a group of murderers are chasing you. XIII… This strange tattoo and the key of a safe are your only clues to survive and claim your innocence! It's time to gear up and eliminate your ennemies!

    2020Action12.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. DOOM 64

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with killer7.

    Ranked #6 for killer7 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with killer7.

    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 ↗
  7. Blood II: The Chosen + Expansion

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for killer7 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Adventure with killer7.

    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. Back 4 Blood

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for killer7 fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action with killer7.

    Back 4 Blood is a thrilling cooperative first-person shooter from the creators of the critically acclaimed Left 4 Dead franchise. Experience the intense 4 player co-op narrative campaign, competitive multiplayer as human or Ridden, and frenetic gameplay that keeps you in the action.

    2021Action59.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to killer7

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. The Silver Case

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with killer7.

    Reviewers of killer7 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Adventure with killer7.

    The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

    2016Adventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of killer7 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with killer7.

    Developed by Kojima Productions and PlatinumGames, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE takes the renowned METAL GEAR franchise into exciting new territory with an all-new action experience. The game seamlessly melds pure action and epic story-telling that surrounds Raiden – a child soldier transformed into a half-human, half-cyborg ninja who...

    2014Action29.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Resident Evil 6

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of killer7 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with killer7.

    Blending action and survival horror, Resident Evil 6 promises to be the dramatic horror experience of 2013.

    2013ActionAdventure19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Bayonetta

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of killer7 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with killer7.

    PlatinumGames’ universally acclaimed action masterpiece finally comes to PC. Experience the over-the-top stylish action in 60fps at unlocked HD resolutions. The definitive way to play: being bad never felt so good.

    2017ActionAdventure5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Vanquish

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of killer7 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with killer7.

    PlatinumGames’ revolutionary sci-fi action shooter slide-boosts onto PC. Battle legions of future-tech enemies using a vast arsenal of weapons, including all DLC. Fully unlocked framerate and gorgeous HD resolutions up to 4K. The definitive way to play: war has accelerated.

    2017Action5.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. NINJA GAIDEN 4

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of killer7 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Adventure with killer7.

    The definitive ninja action-adventure franchise returns with NINJA GAIDEN 4! Embark on a cutting-edge adventure where legacy meets innovation in a high-octane blend of style and no-holds-barred combat.

    2025ActionAdventure69.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Perso

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of killer7 cross-mention this title as a similar play.

    Perso is an atmospheric puzzle game. Collecting relics within each level will slowly reveal what and where you are. You will be in control of at least five cubes, each with different abilities. Use them all to find your way.

    2017IndieCasual4.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. Devil May Cry HD Collection

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of killer7 cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with killer7.

    The popular stylish action games Devil May Cry, Devil May Cry 2, and Devil May Cry 3 Special Edition return in one collection!

    2018Action29.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below killer7 at current Steam store prices.

  1. Vampire Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under killer7 on Steam right now. Shares Action with killer7.

    Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!

    2022ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Titanfall® 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~55% under killer7 on Steam right now. Shares Action with killer7.

    Respawn Entertainment gives you the most advanced titan technology in its new, single player campaign & multiplayer experience. Combine & conquer with new titans & pilots, deadlier weapons, & customization and progression systems that help you and your titan flow as one unstoppable killing force.

    2020Action4.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~90% under killer7 on Steam right now. Shares Action and Adventure with killer7.

    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 ↗
  4. Buckshot Roulette

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under killer7 on Steam right now. Shares Action with killer7.

    Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Four enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!

    2024ActionIndieSimulation2.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Brotato

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under killer7 on Steam right now. Shares Action with killer7.

    Brotato is a top-down arena shooter roguelite where you play a potato wielding up to 6 weapons at a time to fight off hordes of aliens. Choose from a variety of traits and items to create unique builds and survive until help arrives.

    2023ActionIndieRPG4.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Your Only Move Is HUSTLE

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under killer7 on Steam right now. Shares Action with killer7.

    Master your technique, execute flashy combos, and outsmart opponents across the world, frame-by-frame. Slow down the clock to fine-tune your fighting style in this innovative, turn-based combat simulator. Pulverize your friends and choreograph spectacular fight scenes. No training mode required.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. GRIS

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under killer7 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with killer7.

    Gris is a hopeful young girl lost in her own world, dealing with a painful experience in her life. Her journey through sorrow is manifested in her dress, which grants new abilities to better navigate her faded reality.

    2018IndieAdventure3.74 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under killer7 on Steam right now. Shares Adventure with killer7.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 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. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with killer7.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with killer7.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with killer7.

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

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  5. ENA: Dream BBQ

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Adventure with killer7.

    Experience surreal environments and inexplicable characters as ENA in a new wild world.

    2025IndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Adventure with killer7.

    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 ↗
  8. STRAFTAT

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action with killer7.

    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 ↗

More from GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC.

Other recommendable Steam games by GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. No More Heroes

    WHY THIS

    Another title from GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., the studio behind killer7. Shares Action with killer7.

    Fight your way to the top in this HD remaster of everyone's favorite assassin action game! As all-American otaku Travis Touchdown, use your trusty beam katana to hack-and-slash though the competition and claim the title of world's #1 assassin!

    2021Action19.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with killer7.

    Another title from GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., the studio behind killer7. Shares Action and Adventure with killer7.

    Paint the screen red and travel the cosmos in this bloodstained action adventure game! Witness the latest from Grasshopper Manufacture: the advent of ULTRA-VIOLENT SCIENCE FICTION!

    2026ActionAdventure49.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

    WHY THIS

    Another title from GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., the studio behind killer7. Shares Action with killer7.

    Continue the fight in the HD remaster of the second entry in everyone's favorite assassin action series! After falling down the ranks of the United Assassins Association, Travis Touchdown whips out his beam katana to reclaim his rightful spot at the top.

    2021Action19.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. The Silver Case

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with killer7.

    Another title from GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., the studio behind killer7. Shares Adventure with killer7.

    The Silver Case – the debut title from world-renowned developer SUDA51 has been fully remastered and localized to English for the first time ever!

    2016Adventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. No More Heroes 3

    WHY THIS

    Another title from GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., the studio behind killer7. Shares Action with killer7.

    Travis Touchdown is back, baby! The otaku assassin takes up his trusty beam katana once more to slash his way to the top of the Galactic Superhero Rankings and save the world in the latest entry in the No More Heroes series.

    2022Action39.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Travis Strikes Again: No More Heroes Complete Edition

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with killer7.

    Another title from GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., the studio behind killer7. Shares Action with killer7.

    Travis Strikes Again, Beam Katana charged and ready! He's been sucked into the legendary Death Drive Mk II games console, where anyone who collects all the Death Balls has their wishes granted (...or do they?).

    2019Action39.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with killer7.

    Another title from GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., the studio behind killer7. Shares Action and Adventure with killer7.

    Shadows of the Damned, an action-adventure road trip through hell, has been remastered at last! Get ready for a story about rock, love, and just a little bit of demon slaying.

    2024ActionAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The 25th Ward: The Silver Case

    WHY THIS

    Shares an atmospheric mood with killer7.

    Another title from GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., the studio behind killer7. Shares Adventure with killer7.

    In the bayside area of Kanto, a murder with unknown motivations sets off a series of seemingly random events bringing together peculiar individuals, one of whom is detective Tokio Morishima. When their ambitions begin to collide, a truly shocking pattern emerges…

    2018Adventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about killer7

Is killer7 verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — killer7 is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does killer7 cost?
killer7 is listed on Steam at 9.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to killer7?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside killer7 are Blood Storm: Alien Purge, CARNAGE OFFERING, Harvester.
Who developed killer7?
killer7 was developed by GRASSHOPPER MANUFACTURE INC., Engine Software BV and published by NIS America, Inc..

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 killer7.

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