# Games like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

> The closest matches to Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun: Dread Templar, Ion Fury, DOOM + DOOM II, Project Warlock, and Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition. 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 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 707 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334730/)
2. [Ion Fury](https://imho.run/games/562860/ion-fury) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 4,339 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562860/)
3. [DOOM + DOOM II](https://imho.run/games/2280/doom-doom-ii) — Shares weapon specialization and secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 16,879 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2280/)
4. [Project Warlock](https://imho.run/games/893680/project-warlock) — Also Boomer Shooter and Demons, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 2,622 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893680/)
5. [Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition](https://imho.run/games/55150/warhammer-40-000-space-marine-anniversary-edition) — Also Warhammer 40K and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 11,757 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/55150/)
6. [Quake](https://imho.run/games/2310/quake) — Also 1990's and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 9,755 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/)
7. [Prodeus](https://imho.run/games/964800/prodeus) — A frequent pick in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun players' libraries, and another Action. 4,068 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/964800/)
8. [Warhammer 40,000: Fire Warrior (Classic)](https://imho.run/games/4280930/warhammer-40-000-fire-warrior-classic) — Also Warhammer 40K and Boomer Shooter, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 178 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/4280930/)
9. [DUSK](https://imho.run/games/519860/dusk) — Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 16,813 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/)
10. [WRATH: Aeon of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1000410/wrath-aeon-of-ruin) — Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 1,445 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000410/)
11. [Necromunda: Hired Gun](https://imho.run/games/1222370/necromunda-hired-gun) — Also Warhammer 40K and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 3,833 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1222370/)
12. [STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster](https://imho.run/games/2292260/star-wars-dark-forces-remaster) — Shares secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 943 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2292260/)
13. [CULTIC](https://imho.run/games/1684930/cultic) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 6,082 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1684930/)
14. [Turbo Overkill](https://imho.run/games/1328350/turbo-overkill) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 4,372 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/)
15. [Forgive Me Father](https://imho.run/games/1590910/forgive-me-father) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 2,083 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1590910/)
16. [Blood: Refreshed Supply™](https://imho.run/games/3884520/blood-refreshed-supply) — Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 494 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3884520/)
17. [Hellbound](https://imho.run/games/753590/hellbound) — Shares secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 542 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/753590/)
18. [Blood: One Unit Whole Blood](https://imho.run/games/299030/blood-one-unit-whole-blood) — Shares secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 708 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/299030/)
19. [Monument](https://imho.run/games/376730/monument) — Shares secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 447 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/376730/)
20. [Shadow Warrior](https://imho.run/games/233130/shadow-warrior) — Also Demons and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 8,059 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/233130/)
21. [Trepang2](https://imho.run/games/1164940/trepang2) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 11,287 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/)
22. [Space Hulk: Deathwing Enhanced Edition](https://imho.run/games/816090/space-hulk-deathwing-enhanced-edition) — Also Warhammer 40K and Gore, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 5,838 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/816090/)
23. [BRUTAL JOHN 2](https://imho.run/games/1859620/brutal-john-2) — Shares secret hunting with Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 217 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1859620/)
24. [AMID EVIL](https://imho.run/games/673130/amid-evil) — Also Boomer Shooter and Old School, like Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun. 5,399 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/)

## Machine-readable

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- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=2005010&n=20
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- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/2005010
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## About Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun is a challenging solo action game set in the grim darkness of the Warhammer 40,000 universe. Players engage in retro boomer-shooter combat across enemy-horde arenas, utilizing weapon specialization and character-physicality to blast through waves of foes. The 90s pixel art aesthetic brings the iconic 40k setting to life, with players describing the atmosphere as immersive and epic, where every firefight feels like a tabletop battle brought to digital life. Secret hunting and DLC expansion content like Forges of Corruption add replayability. Reviewers highlight the intense combat that evokes classic boomer shooters, and players particularly enjoy shoulder-checking enemies into oblivion. The game holds a 91% positive rating from over 10,000 Steam reviews, and runs verified on Steam Deck with medium-length sessions suited for short bursts of play.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 2005010
- **Developer:** Auroch Digital
- **Publisher:** Focus Entertainment
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Subtitle Options, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Playable without Timed Input, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** May 23, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 75
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

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