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We filtered the 39 games similar to Condemned: Criminal Origins down to the 17 that fit the “PlayStation” category. Hello Neighbor, S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Condemned: Criminal Origins.

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Within the “PlayStation” category, the closest game to Condemned: Criminal Origins is Hello Neighbor — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl and The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth follow close behind.

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The best games like Condemned: Criminal Origins on PlayStation

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Condemned: Criminal Origins. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

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Hello Neighbor

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Hello Neighbor
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2017Dev DYNAMIC PIXELS · tinyBuildOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

It shares the essentials of what Condemned: Criminal Origins does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in combat and visuals — its own ground is stealth mechanics and 3D presentation.

Released 12 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorrorFirst Person
Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Condemned: Criminal Origins’s, and with it strong narrative focus, ranged combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay.

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorror
Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Condemned: Criminal Origins’s, and with it dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is co-op play and an isometric view.

Released 9 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

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Supraland

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Supraland
Closest on combat
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeFirst PersonOpen World
Year 2019Dev Supra GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to Condemned: Criminal Origins runs through shooting mechanics, ranged combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. It sets itself apart with precision platforming and open world exploration.

Released 14 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre75
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Hotline Miami

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Hotline Miami
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreNarrative
Year 2012Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Condemned: Criminal Origins does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Released 7 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

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Neon White

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Neon White
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Ben Esposito · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~7hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

Genre puts it alongside Condemned: Criminal Origins, and so does punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: an anime aesthetic and 3D presentation.

Released 17 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone79Visuals62Setting0
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Doom

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Doom
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Held in common with Condemned: Criminal Origins: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode: multiplayer gameplay.

Released 11 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

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Ruiner

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Ruiner
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrative
Year 2017Dev Reikon Games · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It comes from the same genre as Condemned: Criminal Origins and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting and an isometric view.

Released 12 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat75Setting0Visuals0
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SuperHot: Mind Control Delete

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SuperHot: Mind Control Delete
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFirst Person
Year 2020Dev SUPERHOT TeamOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

With Condemned: Criminal Origins it shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting.

Released 15 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone79Combat76Setting0
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Returnal

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Returnal
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeHorrorFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

Same family as Condemned: Criminal Origins: punishing difficulty, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and co-op play.

Released 16 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

Genre100Tone100Combat78Visuals72Setting50Game mode23
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Downwell

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Downwell
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreCasual
Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

The genre is the same as Condemned: Criminal Origins’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.

Released 10 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone44Setting0Visuals0
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BioShock Infinite

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BioShock Infinite
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkHorrorFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Irrational Games · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what Condemned: Criminal Origins does: shooting mechanics, strong narrative focus and melee combat. The common ground extends to a first-person view and horror setting. Where the two diverge is setting: a sci-fi setting.

Released 8 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone90Genre75Setting47
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Enter the Gungeon

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Enter the Gungeon
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev Dodge Roll · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Condemned: Criminal Origins, and so does punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world.

Released 11 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

Genre100Combat100Tone53Game mode29Setting0Visuals0
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Nuclear Throne

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Nuclear Throne
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev VlambeerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Condemned: Criminal Origins for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 10 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

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DEADBOLT

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DEADBOLT
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorror
Year 2016Dev Hopoo GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

It shares the essentials of what Condemned: Criminal Origins does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is stealth mechanics and pixel art.

Released 11 years after Condemned: Criminal Origins.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Combat59Visuals0

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