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We filtered the 40 games similar to DEADBOLT down to the 23 that fit the “Ranged” category. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl, BioShock and Thief top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to DEADBOLT.

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Year 2016Dev Hopoo Games

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to DEADBOLT is S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. BioShock and Thief follow close behind.

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The best ranged games like DEADBOLT

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to DEADBOLT. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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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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 genre
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorror
Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what DEADBOLT is — strong narrative focus, ranged combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates DEADBOLT by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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BioShock

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BioShock
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPS
SoloRangedMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkHorror
Year 2007Dev Digital Extremes · 2K GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The thread back to DEADBOLT runs through shooting mechanics, strong narrative focus and ranged combat. To that it adds single-player focus and horror setting. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a sci-fi setting and a first-person view.

It predates DEADBOLT by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Thief

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Thief
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorror
Year 2014Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

The thread back to DEADBOLT runs through shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics. To that it adds single-player focus and horror setting. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a first-person view.

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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth

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Call of Cthulhu: Dark Corners of the Earth
ShooterFPS
SoloStealthMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHorror
Year 2005Dev Headfirst Productions · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

It meets DEADBOLT on shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics. Both also lean on horror setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

It predates DEADBOLT by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Cave Story+

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Cave Story+
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreNarrative2DPixel Art
Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Shelved next to DEADBOLT for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: a sci-fi setting.

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Devil Daggers

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Devil Daggers
Closest on setting
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeHorrorPixel Art
Year 2016Dev SorathPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It shares the essentials of what DEADBOLT does: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and pixel art. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is magic-based combat and a first-person view.

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Hotline Miami

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Hotline Miami
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreNarrativePixel Art2D
Year 2012Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to DEADBOLT for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds pixel art. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals64Combat57
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The Binding of Isaac

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The Binding of Isaac
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeHardcoreHorror2D
Year 2011Dev Edmund McMillen and Florian Himsl · Edmund McMillenPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

If DEADBOLT worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting, the same is here. Both also lean on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is magic-based combat and an isometric view.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Combat48Visuals26
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Condemned: Criminal Origins

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Condemned: Criminal Origins
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkHardcoreHorror
Year 2005Dev Monolith Productions · SEGAPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

What brings it close to DEADBOLT is strong narrative focus, melee combat and horror setting, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings a first-person view.

It predates DEADBOLT by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Combat59Visuals0
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Neon White

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

The genre is the same as DEADBOLT’s, and with it punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings an anime aesthetic and a first-person view.

Released 6 years after DEADBOLT.

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Downwell

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Downwell
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcorePixel Art2D
Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

On paper it is what DEADBOLT is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds pixel art. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and fantasy world.

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The Void Rains Upon Her Heart

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The Void Rains Upon Her Heart
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreNarrative2DPixel Art
Year 2018Dev Veyeral Games · The Hidden LevelsPlaytime ~4hOn PC

What carries over from DEADBOLT is punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is combat: roguelike runs and cozy, relaxing feel.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone72Combat66
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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

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The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreNarrativeHorrorPixel Art2D
Year 2014Dev NicalisPlaytime ~31hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside DEADBOLT, and so does dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and pixel art. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is magic-based combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Tone100Visuals81Setting67Combat48Game mode29
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BLUE REVOLVER

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BLUE REVOLVER
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcorePixel Art2D
Year 2016Dev Stellar CirclePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The genre is the same as DEADBOLT’s, and with it punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. To that it adds 2D presentation. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings a sci-fi setting.

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Paint the Town Red

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Paint the Town Red
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreHorror
Year 2015Dev South East GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

Same family as DEADBOLT: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view.

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