Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like F.E.A.R. 3 (2026)
Every game below overlaps with F.E.A.R. 3 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 F.E.A.R. 3 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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The short version
- Closest match: Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, which both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric.
- F.E.A.R. 3 is tagged FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer, Gore 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 F.E.A.R. 3
The five things Steam players tag F.E.A.R. 3 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
- Horror
- Co-op
- Action
- Multiplayer
| Reception | on Steam (71% of 13,667) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| 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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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; released around the same time (2015).
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, World War II, Alternate History, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSShooterGoreFirst-PersonZombiesStory RichSci-fiHorror
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Half-Life: Alyx
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror.
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action
Why players like it: VR, FPS, Story Rich, Horror, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSStory RichHorrorShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiZombiesGore
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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; published by the same company; released around the same time (2009).
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Gore, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $14.99 — $5.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:HorrorFPSGoreShooterBullet TimeFirst-PersonSci-fiStory Rich
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Black Mesa
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and First-Person.
Relive Half-Life.
Black Mesa at a glance Released 2020 Studio Crowbar Collective Player sentiment 95% positive of 144,554 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 144,554)
Matches F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterStory RichZombiesHorrorGore
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Half-Life: Source
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and First-Person.
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Sci-fi, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterZombiesStory RichHorrorGore
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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 Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2012).
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:HorrorZombiesOnline Co-OpShooterGoreSci-fiStory Rich
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Half-Life 2
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Story Rich.
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Classic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSSci-fiStory RichShooterFirst-PersonZombiesHorror
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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 Online Co-Op; released around the same time (2013).
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Action, Zombies, Survival Horror, Third-Person Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:HorrorZombiesOnline Co-OpShooterGoreSci-fiStory Rich
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSShooterFirst-PersonStory RichSci-fiHorrorZombies
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Call of Duty: Black Ops
Why it matched: both zombie, horror and story-rich; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Zombies and Shooter; released around the same time (2010).
The biggest first-person action series of all time and the follow-up to critically acclaimed Call of Duty®: Modern Warfare 2 returns with Call of Duty®: Black Ops.
Call of Duty: Black Ops at a glance Released 2010 Studio Treyarch Player sentiment 91% positive of 43,106 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (91% of 43,106)
Matches F.E.A.R. 3 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Zombies, Multiplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSZombiesShooterFirst-PersonOnline Co-OpGoreStory RichController
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F.E.A.R.
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Horror, FPS and Bullet Time.
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Horror, FPS, Action, Bullet Time, Classic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:HorrorFPSBullet TimeShooterGoreFirst-PersonStory RichSci-fi
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Return to Castle Wolfenstein
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person; released around the same time (2007).
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, World War II, Classic, Supernatural — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSShooterFirst-PersonHorrorGoreZombiesSci-fi
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Dead Space (2008)
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Horror, Sci-fi and Gore; released around the same time (2009).
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Action
Why players like it: Horror, Sci-fi, Action, Space, Survival Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:HorrorSci-fiGoreShooterStory RichZombies
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Prototype
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including Gore, Zombies and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2009).
You are the Prototype, Alex Mercer, a man without memory armed with amazing shape-shifting abilities, hunting your way to the heart of the conspiracy which created you; making those responsible pay. Fast & Deadly Shape-Shifting Combat: Reconfigure your body to the situation at hand.
Prototype at a glance Released 2009 Studio Radical Entertainment Player sentiment 80% positive of 14,163 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.1/10 · Steam: (80% of 14,163)
Matches F.E.A.R. 3 on: 2 of 5 — Horror, Action
Why players like it: Action, Open World, Gore, Singleplayer, Third Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, will not launch or install, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:GoreZombiesSci-fiStory RichControllerHorror
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DOOM
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Gore and Shooter.
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Gore, Action, Shooter, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSGoreShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiHorrorZombies
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Call of Duty: Black Ops III
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Zombies, FPS and Shooter; released around the same time (2015).
Call of Duty®: Black Ops III Zombies Chronicles Edition includes the full base game plus the Zombies Chronicles content expansion.
Call of Duty: Black Ops III at a glance Released 2015 Studio Treyarch Player sentiment 85% positive of 232,717 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (85% of 232,717)
Matches F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Zombies, FPS, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $59.99 — $40.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:ZombiesFPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiGoreStory Rich
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Horror, First-Person and Gore.
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:HorrorFirst-PersonGoreZombiesStory RichFPSShooter
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Transmissions: Element 120
Why it matched: both zombie, horror, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, Zombies and Horror.
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Shooter, Zombies, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:ShooterZombiesHorrorFirst-PersonFPSSci-fiShort
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Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Sci-fi.
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Great Soundtrack, FPS, Classic, Multiplayer, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $39.99 — $20.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSStory RichSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterHorrorOnline Co-Op
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BioShock
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; released around the same time (2007).
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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action
Why players like it: FPS, Atmospheric, Story Rich, Action, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, audio and subtitles (details)
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterSci-fi
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Metro: Last Light
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; released around the same time (2013).
It is the year 2034. Beneath the ruins of post-apocalyptic Moscow, in the tunnels of the Metro, the remnants of mankind are besieged by deadly threats from outside – and within. Mutants stalk the catacombs beneath the desolate surface, and hunt amidst the poisoned skies above.
Metro: Last Light at a glance Released 2013 Studio 4A Games Player sentiment 91% positive of 81,499 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 81,499)
Matches F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: Post-apocalyptic, FPS, Atmospheric, Action, Story Rich — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $19.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterSci-fi
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BioShock 2
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Horror; released around the same time (2010).
Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.
BioShock 2 at a glance Released 2010 Studio 2K Marin Player sentiment 89% positive of 14,964 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (89% of 14,964)
Matches F.E.A.R. 3 on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action, Multiplayer
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Story Rich, Atmospheric — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $2.99 — $17.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSStory RichHorrorFirst-PersonShooterSci-fi
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Half-Life: Blue Shift
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 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 F.E.A.R. 3 on: 2 of 5 — FPS, Action
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $4.99 — $15.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:FPSSci-fiShooterFirst-PersonZombiesShortStory Rich
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Fallout 3
Why it matched: both horror, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 6 player tags including First-Person, Sci-fi and FPS; released around the same time (2008).
Vault-Tec engineers have worked around the clock on an interactive reproduction of Wasteland life for you to enjoy from the comfort of your own vault. Included is an expansive world, unique combat, shockingly realistic visuals, tons of player choice, and an incredible cast of dynamic characters.
Fallout 3 at a glance Released 2008 Studio Bethesda Game Studios Player sentiment 81% positive of 22,174 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (81% of 22,174)
Matches F.E.A.R. 3 on: 3 of 5 — FPS, Horror, Action
Why players like it: Open World, Post-apocalyptic, RPG, Singleplayer, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs F.E.A.R. 3: $9.99 — $10.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with F.E.A.R. 3:First-PersonSci-fiFPSShooterStory RichHorror
Common questions
What game is most like F.E.A.R. 3?
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, 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 F.E.A.R. 3" 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 F.E.A.R. 3. 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.