Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Half-Life: Blue Shift (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Half-Life: Blue Shift 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 Half-Life: Blue Shift 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.
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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: Half-Life: Opposing Force, which made by the same studio, Gearbox Software.
- Half-Life: Blue Shift is tagged FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter, Aliens, Classic, First-Person 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.
- 1 are from the same studio: Half-Life: Opposing Force.
Why players value Half-Life: Blue Shift
The five things Steam players tag Half-Life: Blue Shift 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
- Action
- Sci-fi
- Singleplayer
- Shooter
| Reception | on Steam (93% of 21,191) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $4.99 |
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: Opposing Force
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Gearbox Software; both science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 13 player tags including FPS, Classic and Sci-fi; released around the same time (1999).
Return to the Black Mesa Research Facility as one of the military specialists assigned to eliminate Gordon Freeman. Experience an entirely new episode of single player action. Meet fierce alien opponents, and experiment with new weaponry. Named 'Game of the Year' by the Academy of Interactive Arts and Sciences.
Half-Life: Opposing Force at a glance Released 1999 Studio Gearbox Software Player sentiment 95% positive of 28,900 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (95% of 28,900)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Sci-fi, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $4.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSClassicSci-fiShooterFirst-PersonAliens1990'sStory Rich
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Half-Life 2
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 12 player tags including FPS, Sci-fi and Classic; released around the same time (2004).
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 Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Classic, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSSci-fiClassicStory RichShooterFirst-PersonZombiesSilent Protagonist
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Half-Life: Source
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 12 player tags including FPS, Classic and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2004).
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 Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Sci-fi, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSClassicSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterAliens1990'sZombies
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Half-Life
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 11 player tags including FPS, Classic and 1990's; released around the same time (1998).
Named Game of the Year by over 50 publications, Valve's debut title blends action and adventure with award-winning technology to create a frighteningly realistic world where players must think to survive. Also includes an exciting multiplayer mode that allows you to play against friends and enemies around the world.
Half-Life at a glance Released 1998 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 96% positive of 163,786 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: (96% of 163,786)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Classic, 1990's, Singleplayer, Sci-fi — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, softlocks and broken quests (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSClassic1990'sSci-fiShooterFirst-PersonAliensStory Rich
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Black Mesa
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 9 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 Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Remake, Action, Sci-fi, First-Person — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSSci-fiFirst-PersonShooterClassicStory RichGreat SoundtrackAliens
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Resident Evil 7 Biohazard
Why it matched: both zombie, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 8 player tags including First-Person, Zombies and Violent.
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 Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: Horror, Survival Horror, First-Person, Singleplayer, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:First-PersonZombiesViolentPuzzleStory RichFPSShooterClassic
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Far Cry
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Classic and Shooter; released around the same time (2004).
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 Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Classic, Shooter, Open World — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSClassicShooterFirst-PersonStory RichSci-fiGreat SoundtrackZombies
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Half-Life: Alyx
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Story Rich and Shooter.
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 Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: VR, FPS, Story Rich, Horror, Female Protagonist — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $59.99 — $55.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSStory RichShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiZombiesAliensGreat Soundtrack
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DOOM II
Why it matched: both zombie and science fiction; shares 11 player tags including Classic, FPS and 1990's.
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 Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
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 Half-Life: Blue Shift:ClassicFPS1990'sRetroShooterModdableViolentFirst-Person
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Portal
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, First-Person and Sci-fi.
Portal™ is a new single player game from Valve. Set in the mysterious Aperture Science Laboratories, Portal has been called one of the most innovative new games on the horizon and will offer gamers hours of unique gameplay.
Portal at a glance Released 2007 Studio Valve Player sentiment 99% positive of 198,682 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.9/10 · Steam: (99% of 198,682)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer
Why players like it: Puzzle, Puzzle-Platformer, First-Person, 3D Platformer, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:PuzzleFirst-PersonSci-fiClassicStory RichShortFPS
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Transmissions: Element 120
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 7 player tags including Shooter, Zombies and First-Person.
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 Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: Free to Play, Action, Shooter, Zombies, Horror — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:ShooterZombiesFirst-PersonFPSSci-fiShortPuzzle
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Deus Ex
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Classic, FPS and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2000).
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex at a glance Released 2000 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 15,619)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, RPG, Stealth, Classic, Immersive Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $6.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:ClassicFPSSci-fiStory RichGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonModdableShooter
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Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Classic, Sci-fi and FPS; released around the same time (2002).
The Legacy of Star Wars Dark Forces™ and Star Wars® Jedi Knight lives on in the intense first-person action of Jedi Outcast.
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast at a glance Released 2002 Studio Raven Software Player sentiment 91% positive of 4,951 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (91% of 4,951)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: Action, Classic, Sci-fi, FPS, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:ClassicSci-fiFPSShooterStory RichFirst-PersonGreat SoundtrackModdable
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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.
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 Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Zombies, FPS, Shooter, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $59.99 — $55.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:ZombiesFPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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F.E.A.R. 3
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
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 Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Horror, Co-op, Action, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiZombiesStory RichShort
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Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 7 player tags including FPS, Zombies and Shooter.
Infinite Warfare delivers three unique game modes: Campaign, Multiplayer, and Zombies.
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare at a glance Released 2016 Studio Infinity Ward Player sentiment 61% positive of 29,919 Price $59.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.1/10 · Steam: (61% of 29,919)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Multiplayer, Zombies, Futuristic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $59.99 — $55.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes, performance and stutter, will not launch or install (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSZombiesShooterFirst-PersonSci-fiStory RichGreat Soundtrack
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Resident Evil 2
Why it matched: both zombie, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Zombies, Puzzle and Story Rich; released around the same time (1998).
A deadly virus engulfs the residents of Raccoon City in September of 1998, plunging the city into chaos as flesh eating zombies roam the streets for survivors. An unparalleled adrenaline rush, gripping storyline, and unimaginable horrors await you. Witness the return of Resident Evil 2.
Resident Evil 2 at a glance Released 1998 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 97% positive of 221,677 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.6/10 · Steam: (97% of 221,677)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 3 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: Zombies, Survival Horror, Horror, Singleplayer, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $39.99 — $35.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:ZombiesPuzzleStory RichViolentClassicShooter
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Quake II
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Classic and Shooter; released around the same time (1997).
You are humanity’s last hope to stop the Strogg, a hostile alien race waging war against Earth. Play this military sci-fi FPS, now upgraded for modern platforms with improved visuals, new campaign content, online multiplayer/co-op, and more.
Quake II at a glance Released 1997 Studio Not recorded Player sentiment 95% positive of 10,370 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (95% of 10,370)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Classic, Action, Shooter, Boomer Shooter — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $9.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSClassicShooter1990'sSci-fiGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonRetro
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Doom 64
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Classic and 1990's; released around the same time (1997).
Play the enhanced version of the original game released on the Nintendo 64 in 1997. Years have passed since you stopped Hell’s invasion of Earth. Quarantined for humanity’s safety, the UAC research facilities on Mars were abandoned and forgotten...until now.
Doom 64 at a glance Released 1997 Studio Midway Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 8,793 Price $4.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (93% of 8,793)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: Action, FPS, Classic, 1990's, Retro — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $4.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSClassic1990'sRetroShooterViolentFirst-PersonSci-fi
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Resident Evil
Why it matched: both zombie, story-rich, atmospheric and puzzle; shares 6 player tags including Zombies, Classic and Puzzle; released around the same time (2002).
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 2002 Studio Capcom Player sentiment 92% positive of 36,244 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (92% of 36,244)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 3 of 5 — Action, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: Survival Horror, Zombies, Horror, Classic, Remake — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:ZombiesClassicPuzzleStory RichShooterGreat Soundtrack
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Quake 4
Why it matched: both science fiction and atmospheric; shares 9 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Sci-fi; released around the same time (2005).
As part of the elite Rhino Squad, you must spearhead Earth’s military invasion of a hostile alien homeworld. But, in this desperate war for humanity’s survival against an unrelenting enemy, you may discover that the only way to defeat them...is to become one of them.
Quake 4 at a glance Released 2005 Studio Raven Software Player sentiment 88% positive of 3,977 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (88% of 3,977)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Shooter, Sci-fi, Gore — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $14.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter, crashes and freezes (details)
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSShooterSci-fiClassicFirst-PersonViolentAliensRetro
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DOOM
Why it matched: both zombie, science fiction and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and Great Soundtrack.
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 Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Gore, Action, Shooter, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSShooterGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonSci-fiClassicZombiesViolent
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Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
Why it matched: both science fiction, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including Classic, FPS and Sci-fi.
The year is 2052. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider. Worst of all, an ages old conspiracy bent on world domination has decided that the time is right to emerge from the shadows and take control.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition at a glance Released 2007 Studio Ion Storm Player sentiment 95% positive of 15,619 Price $6.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (95% of 15,619)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 5 of 5 — FPS, Action, Sci-fi, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: Cyberpunk, RPG, Stealth, Classic, Immersive Sim — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $6.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:ClassicFPSSci-fiStory RichGreat SoundtrackFirst-PersonModdableShooter
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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007)
Why it matched: both zombie, story-rich and atmospheric; shares 8 player tags including FPS, Shooter and First-Person.
The new action-thriller from the award-winning team at Infinity Ward, the creators of the Call of Duty® series, delivers the most intense and cinematic action experience ever. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare arms gamers with an arsenal of advanced and powerful modern day firepower and transports them to the most treacherous hotspots...
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (2007) at a glance Released 2007 Studio Infinity Ward Player sentiment 94% positive of 27,089 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (94% of 27,089)
Matches Half-Life: Blue Shift on: 4 of 5 — FPS, Action, Singleplayer, Shooter
Why players like it: FPS, Action, Multiplayer, Shooter, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Half-Life: Blue Shift: $19.99 — $15.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Half-Life: Blue Shift:FPSShooterFirst-PersonClassicStory RichGreat SoundtrackModdableZombies
Common questions
What game is most like Half-Life: Blue Shift?
Half-Life: Opposing Force, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Gearbox Software. 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 Half-Life: Blue Shift" 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 Half-Life: Blue Shift. 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.
What else did the makers of Half-Life: Blue Shift do?
Half-Life: Opposing Force is also from Gearbox Software, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
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.