# Games like BRUTAL JOHN 2

> The closest matches to BRUTAL JOHN 2: Dread Templar, Ion Fury, Project Warlock II, Turbo Overkill, and Trepang2. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Dread Templar](https://imho.run/games/1334730/dread-templar) — Shares secret hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2. 707 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334730/)
2. [Ion Fury](https://imho.run/games/562860/ion-fury) — Shares secret hunting and weapon variety with BRUTAL JOHN 2. 4,339 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562860/)
3. [Project Warlock II](https://imho.run/games/1640300/project-warlock-ii) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 729 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640300/)
4. [Turbo Overkill](https://imho.run/games/1328350/turbo-overkill) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 4,372 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/)
5. [Trepang2](https://imho.run/games/1164940/trepang2) — Also Blood and Boomer Shooter, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 11,287 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/)
6. [WRATH: Aeon of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1000410/wrath-aeon-of-ruin) — Shares weapon variety with BRUTAL JOHN 2. 1,445 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000410/)
7. [POSTAL: Brain Damaged](https://imho.run/games/1359980/postal-brain-damaged) — A frequent pick in BRUTAL JOHN 2 players' libraries, and another Action. 5,027 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1359980/)
8. [Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun](https://imho.run/games/2005010/warhammer-40-000-boltgun) — Shares secret hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2. 10,885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005010/)
9. [Slayers X: Terminal Aftermath: Vengance of the Slayer](https://imho.run/games/1931020/slayers-x-terminal-aftermath-vengance-of-the-slayer) — Shares secret hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2. 1,155 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1931020/)
10. [Blood: One Unit Whole Blood](https://imho.run/games/299030/blood-one-unit-whole-blood) — Also Blood and Gore, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 708 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299030/)
11. [Duke Nukem 3D: 20th Anniversary World Tour](https://imho.run/games/434050/duke-nukem-3d-20th-anniversary-world-tour) — Shares easter egg hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2. 3,174 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/434050/)
12. [Anger Foot](https://imho.run/games/1978590/anger-foot) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 2,052 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1978590/)
13. [DUSK](https://imho.run/games/519860/dusk) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 16,813 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/)
14. [Hellbound](https://imho.run/games/753590/hellbound) — Shares secret hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2. 542 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/753590/)
15. [Zortch](https://imho.run/games/2443360/zortch) — Also Boomer Shooter and Violent, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 1,111 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2443360/)
16. [Maximum Action](https://imho.run/games/853770/maximum-action) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 2,806 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/853770/)
17. [COVEN](https://imho.run/games/1785940/coven) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 220 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1785940/)
18. [Prodeus](https://imho.run/games/964800/prodeus) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 4,068 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/964800/)
19. [Serious Sam 4](https://imho.run/games/257420/serious-sam-4) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 5,007 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/257420/)
20. [STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster](https://imho.run/games/2292260/star-wars-dark-forces-remaster) — Also Boomer Shooter and Old School, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 943 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292260/)
21. [DEAD TRASH](https://imho.run/games/3316470/dead-trash) — Shares secret hunting and weapon variety with BRUTAL JOHN 2. 217 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3316470/)
22. [Dino Trauma](https://imho.run/games/2149420/dino-trauma) — Shares secret hunting with BRUTAL JOHN 2. 264 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2149420/)
23. [Anomalous](https://imho.run/games/1435970/anomalous) — Shares secret hunting and weapon variety with BRUTAL JOHN 2. 82 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1435970/)
24. [MULLET MADJACK](https://imho.run/games/2111190/mullet-madjack) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like BRUTAL JOHN 2. 4,565 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2111190/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1859620&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1859620&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1859620&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1859620
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1859620
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About BRUTAL JOHN 2

Join BRUTAL JOHN and BRUTAL DOG in a ultraviolent old-school FPS set in a world overrun by crypto-mining technologies, where it’s up to you to destroy them and reclaim control. Prepare for an adrenaline ride that pays homage to the best shooters of the '90s.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1859620
- **Developer:** OldSchool Laws Team
- **Publisher:** OldSchool Laws Team
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Early Access
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Remote Play on TV, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** Jul 22, 2025
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1859620/brutal-john-2)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1859620&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1859620/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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