Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Black Mesa (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Black Mesa on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
The games like Black Mesa on a map
Compare the whole catalogueThe same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.
24 games have both
Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.
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How positions are decided
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- No favouritism, including our own. The 16 games we have written full reviews of are scored by exactly the same formula as the other 1,510, from the same third-party inputs, and they land where it puts them. Our own opinion of a game does not enter its coordinates.
- A position is not an endorsement. It says how a game was received and what it costs, not that we recommend it. Where we do recommend something, it carries a written review with a name on it.
- Fetched from live third-party data. Player sentiment from Steam, critic aggregates as published on store pages, prices checked hourly, attention from Wikipedia. Each figure carries its source and the date it was read, and we do not adjust any of them.
The short version
- Closest match: Half-Life: Source, which both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric.
- Black Mesa is tagged FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person, Singleplayer, Shooter, Atmospheric by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 1 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
Why players value Black Mesa
The five things Steam players tag Black Mesa with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- FPS
- Remake
- Action
- Sci-fi
- First-Person
| Reception | on Steam (95% of 144,554) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter |
| Price | $19.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
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Half-Life: Source
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including FPS, Classic and Sci-fi.
Winner of over 50 Game of the Year awards, Half-Life set new standards for action games when it was released in 1998. Half-Life: Source is a digitally remastered version of the critically acclaimed and best selling PC game, enhanced via Source technology to include physics simulation, enhanced effects, and more.
Half-Life: Source at a glance Released 2004 Studio Valve Player sentiment 69% positive of 16,699 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.2/10 · Steam: (69% of 16,699)
Matches Black Mesa on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Sci-fi, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSClassicSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterAliensZombiesStory Rich
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Half-Life: Alyx
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; released around the same time (2020).
Half-Life: Alyx is Valve’s VR return to the Half-Life series. It’s the story of an impossible fight against a vicious alien race known as the Combine, set between the events of Half-Life and Half-Life 2. Playing as Alyx Vance, you are humanity’s only chance for survival.
Half-Life: Alyx at a glance Released 2020 Studio Campo Santo Player sentiment 98% positive of 105,097 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (98% of 105,097)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: VR, FPS, Story Rich, Horror, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSStory RichHorrorShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiZombiesAliens
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Half-Life 2
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Classic.
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.
Half-Life 2 at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 98% positive of 278,618 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 9.0/10 · Steam: (98% of 278,618)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Classic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSSci-fiClassicStory RichShooterFirst-PersonZombiesAliens
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DOOM
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 10 player tags including FPS, Gore and Shooter; released around the same time (2016).
Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
DOOM at a glance Released 2016 Studio id Software Player sentiment 96% positive of 221,344 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (96% of 221,344)
Matches Black Mesa on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Gore, Action, Shooter, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSGoreShooterGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonSci-fiHorrorClassic
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Classic and Shooter.
A tropical paradise seethes with hidden evil in Far Cry®, a cunningly detailed action shooter that pushes the boundaries of combat to shocking new levels. Freelance mariner Jack Carver is cursing the day he ever came to this island.
Far Cry at a glance Released 2004 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 82% positive of 11,764 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (82% of 11,764)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSClassicShooterFirst-PersonStory RichSci-fiHorrorGreat Soundtrack
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Great Soundtrack, FPS and Classic; released around the same time (2019).
The Master Chief’s iconic journey includes six games, built for PC and collected in a single integrated experience. Whether you’re a long-time fan or meeting Spartan 117 for the first time, The Master Chief Collection is the definitive Halo gaming experience.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection at a glance Released 2019 Studio 343 Industries Player sentiment 92% positive of 262,222 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (92% of 262,222)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, FPS, Classic, Multiplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:Great SoundtrackFPSClassicStory RichSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterAliens
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BioShock Remastered
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; released around the same time (2016).
BioShock is a shooter unlike any other, loaded with unique weapons and tactics. Complete with an arsenal of revolvers, shotguns, and grenade launchers, players will be forced to genetically modify their DNA to become an even deadlier weapon.
BioShock Remastered at a glance Released 2016 Studio 2K Boston Player sentiment 83% positive of 64,900 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (83% of 64,900)
Matches Black Mesa on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Story Rich, Atmospheric, Horror, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterSci-fiClassicGreat Soundtrack
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Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Gore.
Wolfenstein®: The Old Blood™ is a standalone prequel to the critically acclaimed first-person action-adventure shooter, Wolfenstein®: The New Order. This adventure spans eight chapters and features the hallmarks of MachineGames – thrilling action, immersive story, and intense FPS combat.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood at a glance Released 2015 Studio MachineGames Player sentiment 90% positive of 23,595 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (90% of 23,595)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, World War II, Alternate History, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSShooterGoreFirst-PersonZombiesStory RichSci-fiHorror
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F.E.A.R. 3
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Horror and Shooter.
F.E.A.R. 3 delivers all the hallmarks that define the F.E.A.R. brand: terrifying paranormal experience, frenetic combat and a dramatic storyline.
F.E.A.R. 3 at a glance Released 2011 Studio Day 1 Studios Player sentiment 71% positive of 13,667 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (71% of 13,667)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSHorrorShooterGoreFirst-PersonSci-fiZombiesStory Rich
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F.E.A.R.
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including Horror, FPS and Classic.
Experience the original F.E.A.R. along with F.E.A.R. Extraction Point and F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate.
F.E.A.R. at a glance Released 2005 Studio Monolith Productions Player sentiment 94% positive of 19,502 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (94% of 19,502)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Bullet Time, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Black Mesa:HorrorFPSClassicShooterGoreFirst-PersonStory RichSci-fi
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Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Classic and Shooter.
World War II rages and nations fall. The Nazis are twisting science and the occult into an army capable of annihilating the Allies once and for all. As US Army Ranger William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, pierce the black heart of the Third Reich and stop them...or die trying.
Return to Castle Wolfenstein at a glance Released 2007 Studio Gray Matter Studios Player sentiment 93% positive of 9,299 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 9,299)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, World War II, Classic, Supernatural — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSClassicShooterFirst-PersonHorrorGoreZombiesSci-fi
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Gore; released around the same time (2017).
Fear and isolation seep through the walls of an abandoned southern farmhouse. "7" marks a new beginning for survival horror with the “Isolated View” of the visceral new first-person perspective.
Resident Evil 7 Biohazard at a glance Released 2017 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 95% positive of 126,252 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: (95% of 126,252)
Matches Black Mesa on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Action, First-Person
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:HorrorFirst-PersonGoreZombiesStory RichFPSShooterClassic
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Transmissions: Element 120
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Shooter, Zombies and Horror; released around the same time (2016).
TE120 is a short single player experience set in the Half-Life Universe featuring a gravity defying weapon that allows you to jump buildings and sustain large falls. The story takes place at a mysterious date & location. Where are you? Why have you been sent?
Transmissions: Element 120 at a glance Released 2016 Studio Shokunin Player sentiment 95% positive of 9,952 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (95% of 9,952)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Shooter, Zombies, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:ShooterZombiesHorrorFirst-PersonFPSModIndieSci-fi
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Half-Life: Blue Shift
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Shooter.
Made by Gearbox Software and originally released in 2001 as an add-on to Half-Life, Blue Shift is a return to the Black Mesa Research Facility in which you play as Barney Calhoun, the security guard sidekick who helped Gordon out of so many sticky situations.
Half-Life: Blue Shift at a glance Released 2001 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 93% positive of 21,191 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (93% of 21,191)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSSci-fiShooterAliensClassicFirst-PersonZombiesStory Rich
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BioShock 2 Remastered
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; released around the same time (2016).
In BioShock 2, you step into the boots of the most iconic denizen of Rapture, the Big Daddy, as you explore through the decrepit and beautiful fallen city, chasing an unseen foe in search of answers and your own survival.
BioShock 2 Remastered at a glance Released 2016 Studio 2K Marin Player sentiment 72% positive of 30,149 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (72% of 30,149)
Matches Black Mesa on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $2.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterSci-fiGreat SoundtrackRemake
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Resident Evil: Revelations
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Zombies and Shooter.
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Resident Evil: Revelations at a glance Released 2012 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,426 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (81% of 18,426)
Matches Black Mesa on: 2 of 5 — Action, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Black Mesa:HorrorZombiesShooterGoreSci-fiGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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BioShock
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror.
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
BioShock at a glance Released 2007 Studio Irrational Games Player sentiment 94% positive of 32,145 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.5/10 · Steam: (94% of 32,145)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: FPS, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Action, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, audio and subtitles (details)
Shared with Black Mesa:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterSci-fiClassicGreat Soundtrack
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Dead Space (2008)
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Gore.
You are Isaac Clarke, an engineer on the spacecraft USG Ishimura. You're not a warrior. You're not a soldier. You are, however, the last line of defense for the remaining living crew.
Dead Space (2008) at a glance Released 2009 Studio EA Redwood Shores Player sentiment 92% positive of 29,163 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: (92% of 29,163)
Matches Black Mesa on: 2 of 5 — Action, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Horror, Sci-fi, Action, Space, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:HorrorSci-fiGoreShooterAliensStory RichZombies
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Resident Evil 0
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, Zombies and Classic; released around the same time (2016).
Before the mansion, before the destruction of Raccoon City, there was Resident Evil 0. Now remastered with improved visuals and sounds, as well as the all-new Wesker Mode, there's never been a better time to experience the origins of the Resident Evil story.
Resident Evil 0 at a glance Released 2016 Studio CAPCOM Co., Ltd. Player sentiment 80% positive of 19,622 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (80% of 19,622)
Matches Black Mesa on: 2 of 5 — Remake, Action
Why players like it: Horror, Zombies, Survival Horror, Adventure, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:HorrorZombiesClassicRemakeStory RichGoreGreat SoundtrackShooter
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F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, FPS and Gore.
Assume the role of Special Forces Sgt. Becket as your routine mission quickly turns into a fight for survival against the wrath of Alma Wade. As Alma's terrifying power surges out of control, your squad is forced to battle through an apocalyptic landscape in search of clues for how to destroy her!
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin at a glance Released 2009 Studio Monolith Player sentiment 85% positive of 9,496 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (85% of 9,496)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Gore, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:HorrorFPSGoreShooterFirst-PersonClassicSci-fiStory Rich
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Resident Evil Revelations
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, Zombies and Shooter.
Resident Evil® Revelations returns redefined for PC complete with high quality HD visuals, enhanced lighting effects and an immersive sound experience.
Resident Evil Revelations at a glance Released 2013 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 81% positive of 18,430 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (81% of 18,430)
Matches Black Mesa on: 2 of 5 — Action, Sci-fi
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:HorrorZombiesShooterGoreSci-fiGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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Prey
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Sci-fi, Horror and FPS; released around the same time (2017).
In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.
Prey at a glance Released 2017 Studio Arkane Studios Player sentiment 91% positive of 54,539 Price $29.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (91% of 54,539)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: Sci-fi, Immersive Sim, Space, Singleplayer, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $29.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:Sci-fiHorrorFPSFirst-PersonStory RichAliensGreat Soundtrack
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DOOM II
Why it matched: both zombie, horror and science fiction; shares 9 player tags including Classic, FPS and Shooter.
Hell has invaded Earth, and to save it, you must battle mightier demons with even more powerful weapons. This beloved sequel to the groundbreaking DOOM (1993) introduced players to the brutal Super Shotgun, the infamous Icon of Sin boss, and more intense FPS action.
DOOM II at a glance Released 2007 Studio id Software Player sentiment 95% positive of 9,057 Price Not listed Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (95% of 9,057)
Matches Black Mesa on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person
Why players like it: Classic, FPS, Action, 1990's, Retro — the tags Steam players apply most
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Black Mesa:ClassicFPSShooterGoreFirst-PersonSci-fiGreat SoundtrackHorror
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Resident Evil
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Zombies, Horror and Classic.
The game that defined the survival-horror genre is back! Check out the remastered HD version of Resident Evil.
Resident Evil at a glance Released 1996 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,244 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (92% of 36,244)
Matches Black Mesa on: 2 of 5 — Remake, Action
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Zombies, Horror, Classic, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Black Mesa: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Black Mesa:ZombiesHorrorClassicRemakeStory RichGoreShooterGreat Soundtrack
Common questions
What game is most like Black Mesa?
Half-Life: Source, on the evidence we have. It both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Black Mesa" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Black Mesa. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.