# Games like HROT

> The closest matches to HROT: CULTIC, Ion Fury, DUSK, Hellbound, and AMID EVIL. 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. [CULTIC](https://imho.run/games/1684930/cultic) — Shares level design with HROT. 6,082 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1684930/)
2. [Ion Fury](https://imho.run/games/562860/ion-fury) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like HROT. 4,339 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562860/)
3. [DUSK](https://imho.run/games/519860/dusk) — Also Boomer Shooter and Old School, like HROT. 16,813 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/)
4. [Hellbound](https://imho.run/games/753590/hellbound) — Shares level design and enemy variety with HROT. 542 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/753590/)
5. [AMID EVIL](https://imho.run/games/673130/amid-evil) — A frequent pick in HROT players' libraries, and another Action. 5,399 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/)
6. [Dread Templar](https://imho.run/games/1334730/dread-templar) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like HROT. 707 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334730/)
7. [WRATH: Aeon of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1000410/wrath-aeon-of-ruin) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like HROT. 1,445 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000410/)
8. [Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun](https://imho.run/games/2005010/warhammer-40-000-boltgun) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like HROT. 10,885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005010/)
9. [Prodeus](https://imho.run/games/964800/prodeus) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like HROT. 4,068 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/964800/)
10. [Project Warlock](https://imho.run/games/893680/project-warlock) — Also Boomer Shooter and Old School, like HROT. 2,622 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893680/)
11. [Quake](https://imho.run/games/2310/quake) — Also Gore and Old School, like HROT. 9,755 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2310/)
12. [Zortch](https://imho.run/games/2443360/zortch) — Also Boomer Shooter and Violent, like HROT. 1,111 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2443360/)
13. [Turbo Overkill](https://imho.run/games/1328350/turbo-overkill) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like HROT. 4,372 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/)
14. [Anomalous](https://imho.run/games/1435970/anomalous) — Shares enemy variety with HROT. 82 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1435970/)
15. [Turok](https://imho.run/games/405820/turok) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like HROT. 2,415 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/405820/)
16. [Forgive Me Father](https://imho.run/games/1590910/forgive-me-father) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like HROT. 2,083 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1590910/)
17. [Selaco](https://imho.run/games/1592280/selaco) — Also Boomer Shooter and Old School, like HROT. 4,011 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1592280/)
18. [Trepang2](https://imho.run/games/1164940/trepang2) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like HROT. 11,287 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/)
19. [Nightmare Reaper](https://imho.run/games/1051690/nightmare-reaper) — Also Boomer Shooter and Old School, like HROT. 2,971 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1051690/)
20. [Blood: Refreshed Supply™](https://imho.run/games/3884520/blood-refreshed-supply) — Also Boomer Shooter and Gore, like HROT. 494 Steam reviews, 66% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3884520/)
21. [Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem](https://imho.run/games/1792250/serious-sam-siberian-mayhem) — Also Boomer Shooter and Old School, like HROT. 1,520 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1792250/)
22. [Return to Castle Wolfenstein](https://imho.run/games/9010/return-to-castle-wolfenstein) — Also Gore, like HROT. 4,107 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/9010/)
23. [HUNTDOWN](https://imho.run/games/598550/huntdown) — Also 1980s and Violent, like HROT. 1,947 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/598550/)
24. [Painkiller Overdose](https://imho.run/games/3270/painkiller-overdose) — Shares weapon balancing and enemy variety with HROT. 334 Steam reviews, 63% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3270/)

## 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=824600&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=824600&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=824600&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=824600
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/824600
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About HROT

HROT is a single-player retro FPS released in 2023, priced at $19.99 USD. Set in Czechoslovakia in 1986, the game channels the aesthetics of that era while delivering classic boomer shooter action. Players highlight the meticulous level design, noting the presence of secrets and memorable locations throughout. The game combines enemy variety with balanced weapons to create a challenging experience that rewards exploration. Reviewers describe the atmosphere as both nostalgic and atmospheric, with humor integrated seamlessly into the gameplay rather than forced. The 96% positive rating from over 3,600 Steam reviews reflects broad player satisfaction. HROT is marked as playable on Steam Deck, supports short play sessions, and offers a medium-length campaign for solo players.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 824600
- **Developer:** Spytihněv
- **Publisher:** Spytihněv
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing, Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Stereo Sound, Surround Sound, Adjustable Difficulty, Save Anytime
- **Released:** May 16, 2023
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/824600/hrot)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=824600&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/824600/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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