# Games like Project Warlock

> The closest matches to Project Warlock: Project Warlock II, Hellbound, DUSK, Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, and Dread Templar. 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. [Project Warlock II](https://imho.run/games/1640300/project-warlock-ii) — Also Boomer Shooter and Demons, like Project Warlock. 729 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1640300/)
2. [Hellbound](https://imho.run/games/753590/hellbound) — Shares fast paced combat with Project Warlock. 542 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/753590/)
3. [DUSK](https://imho.run/games/519860/dusk) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Project Warlock. 16,813 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/)
4. [Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun](https://imho.run/games/2005010/warhammer-40-000-boltgun) — A frequent pick in Project Warlock players' libraries, and another Action. 10,885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005010/)
5. [Dread Templar](https://imho.run/games/1334730/dread-templar) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Project Warlock. 707 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334730/)
6. [Ion Fury](https://imho.run/games/562860/ion-fury) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Project Warlock. 4,339 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562860/)
7. [Bloodshed](https://imho.run/games/2747550/bloodshed) — Shares weapon upgrades with Project Warlock. 985 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2747550/)
8. [AMID EVIL](https://imho.run/games/673130/amid-evil) — Also Boomer Shooter and Old School, like Project Warlock. 5,399 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/673130/)
9. [Prodeus](https://imho.run/games/964800/prodeus) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Project Warlock. 4,068 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/964800/)
10. [DOOM](https://imho.run/games/379720/doom) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Project Warlock. 83,256 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/379720/)
11. [Nasty Zombies](https://imho.run/games/2851700/nasty-zombies) — Shares perk system with Project Warlock. 168 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2851700/)
12. [Rise of the Triad](https://imho.run/games/217140/rise-of-the-triad) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Project Warlock. 1,407 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/217140/)
13. [ULTRAKILL](https://imho.run/games/1229490/ultrakill) — Also Blood and Boomer Shooter, like Project Warlock. 141,047 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229490/)
14. [Devilated](https://imho.run/games/570950/devilated) — A frequent pick in Project Warlock players' libraries, and another RPG. 126 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/570950/)
15. [WRATH: Aeon of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1000410/wrath-aeon-of-ruin) — Also Boomer Shooter and Old School, like Project Warlock. 1,445 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000410/)
16. [Devil Daggers](https://imho.run/games/422970/devil-daggers) — Also Fast-Paced and Demons, like Project Warlock. 5,609 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/422970/)
17. [Trepang2](https://imho.run/games/1164940/trepang2) — Also Blood and Boomer Shooter, like Project Warlock. 11,287 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/)
18. [Nightmare Reaper](https://imho.run/games/1051690/nightmare-reaper) — Also Boomer Shooter and Old School, like Project Warlock. 2,971 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1051690/)
19. [MULLET MADJACK](https://imho.run/games/2111190/mullet-madjack) — Shares weapon upgrades with Project Warlock. 4,565 Steam reviews, 97% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2111190/)
20. [Wrack](https://imho.run/games/253610/wrack) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Project Warlock. 251 Steam reviews, 71% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/253610/)
21. [Turbo Overkill](https://imho.run/games/1328350/turbo-overkill) — Also Boomer Shooter and Fast-Paced, like Project Warlock. 4,372 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/)
22. [Painkiller](https://imho.run/games/2300120/painkiller) — Shares weapon upgrades with Project Warlock. 368 Steam reviews, 60% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2300120/)
23. [Maximum Action](https://imho.run/games/853770/maximum-action) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Project Warlock. 2,806 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/853770/)
24. [Haunted Lands](https://imho.run/games/2980900/haunted-lands) — Shares checkpoint based progression with Project Warlock. 118 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2980900/)

## 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=893680&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=893680&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=893680&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=893680
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/893680
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Project Warlock

Project Warlock is an Action Indie boomer shooter released in 2018 by Buckshot Software, available for $12.00 USD. Players navigate 60 levels using checkpoint-based progression through a dark fantasy setting. The game combines fast-paced combat with a perk system, spellcasting, and weapon upgrades that players report feel meaningful. Reviewers highlight the hybrid gun and magic combat system, where players switch between firearms and spells during arena encounters. The retro pixel art visuals and satisfying hit feedback have been noted by players who describe the experience as intense and nostalgic. The game is verified to run on Steam Deck and maintains an 88% positive rating from 2,622 Steam reviews. Players describe the difficulty as challenging, with gameplay sessions suited to sitting down for focused play.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 893680
- **Developer:** Buckshot Software
- **Publisher:** Retrovibe, gaming company
- **Genres:** Action, Indie
- **Categories:** Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Dec 6, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 78
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/893680/project-warlock)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=893680&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893680/)
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