# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

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

1. [Breachers™](https://imho.run/games/1922010/breachers) — Shares tactical shooting with Pavlov. 995 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1922010/)
2. [Onward](https://imho.run/games/496240/onward) — Also Military and VR, like Pavlov. 7,203 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/496240/)
3. [Contractors](https://imho.run/games/963930/contractors) — Shares custom game modes with Pavlov. 2,985 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/963930/)
4. [Ghosts of Tabor](https://imho.run/games/1957780/ghosts-of-tabor) — A frequent pick in Pavlov players' libraries, and another Action. 7,369 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1957780/)
5. [Half-Life: Alyx](https://imho.run/games/546560/half-life-alyx) — Also Zombies and VR, like Pavlov. 60,789 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/546560/)
6. [VAIL](https://imho.run/games/801550/vail) — Also Competitive and Military, like Pavlov. 2,754 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/801550/)
7. [The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners](https://imho.run/games/916840/the-walking-dead-saints-sinners) — A frequent pick in Pavlov players' libraries, and another RPG. 5,685 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/916840/)
8. [BONEWORKS](https://imho.run/games/823500/boneworks) — Also VR and Violent, like Pavlov. 29,446 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/823500/)
9. [BONELAB](https://imho.run/games/1592190/bonelab) — Shares modding support with Pavlov. 14,338 Steam reviews, 80% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592190/)
10. [Fast and Low](https://imho.run/games/1097620/fast-and-low) — Also VR and Gore, like Pavlov. 615 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1097620/)
11. [Insurgency: Sandstorm](https://imho.run/games/581320/insurgency-sandstorm) — Also Military and Gore, like Pavlov. 59,257 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/581320/)
12. [Zero Caliber VR](https://imho.run/games/877200/zero-caliber-vr) — Shares tactical shooting with Pavlov. 2,952 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/877200/)
13. [After the Fall®](https://imho.run/games/751630/after-the-fall) — Also Zombies and VR, like Pavlov. 1,513 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/751630/)
14. [Arizona Sunshine®](https://imho.run/games/342180/arizona-sunshine) — Also Zombies and VR, like Pavlov. 5,095 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/342180/)
15. [Fallout 4 VR](https://imho.run/games/611660/fallout-4-vr) — Also VR and Gore, like Pavlov. 4,488 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/611660/)
16. [Contagion](https://imho.run/games/238430/contagion) — Also Competitive and Zombies, like Pavlov. 5,535 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238430/)
17. [Counter-Strike](https://imho.run/games/10/counter-strike) — Also Competitive and Military, like Pavlov. 34,615 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/10/)
18. [ZomDay](https://imho.run/games/681390/zomday) — Also Zombies and VR, like Pavlov. 442 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/681390/)
19. [Back 4 Blood](https://imho.run/games/924970/back-4-blood) — Also Zombies and Gore, like Pavlov. 25,164 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/924970/)
20. [2017 VR](https://imho.run/games/575600/2017-vr) — Also Zombies and VR, like Pavlov. 63 Steam reviews, 57% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/575600/)
21. [Call of Duty®: Black Ops](https://imho.run/games/42700/call-of-duty-black-ops) — Also Military and Zombies, like Pavlov. 14,521 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/42700/)
22. [Serious Sam 3 VR: BFE](https://imho.run/games/567670/serious-sam-3-vr-bfe) — Also VR and Gore, like Pavlov. 308 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/567670/)
23. [Killing Floor](https://imho.run/games/1250/killing-floor) — Also Zombies and Gore, like Pavlov. 21,597 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1250/)
24. [Hell Let Loose](https://imho.run/games/686810/hell-let-loose) — Also Military and Gore, like Pavlov. 61,435 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/686810/)

## 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=555160&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=555160&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=555160&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=555160
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/555160
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Pavlov

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 555160
- **Developer:** Vankrupt Games
- **Publisher:** Vankrupt Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Tracked Controller Support, VR Only, Co-op
- **Released:** Dec 4, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/555160/pavlov)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=555160&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/555160/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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