Dead Space (Series) AlternativesOnly apps categorised as First-Person Shooters

The best First-Person Shooter alternative to Dead Space is Xonotic, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Dead Space and many of them are First-Person Shooters so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting First-Person Shooter alternatives to Dead Space are Quake, Doom, Borderlands and AssaultCube.

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  1. Xonotic icon

    Xonotic

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    Xonotic is a free (GPL), fast-paced first-person multiplayer shooter that works on Windows, OS X and Linux. The project is geared towards providing addictive arena shooter gameplay which is all spawned and driven by the community itself.

    39 Xonotic alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • PortableApps.com
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    • Xonotic is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Dead Space.

    • Xonotic is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Dead Space.

    • Xonotic is Free and Open SourceDead Space is Paid and Proprietary
  2. Quake icon

    Quake

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    Quake is a classic first-person shooter game that revolutionized the genre with its fast-paced action and innovative multiplayer modes. Originally released in 1996, it continues to be a beloved title among gamers.

    55 Quake alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Steam
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    • Quake is the most popular commercial alternative to Dead Space.

    • Quake is Paid and ProprietaryDead Space is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Doom icon

    Doom

     59 likes
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    Doom is a science fiction horror-themed first-person shooter video game in which players assume the role of a space marine, popularly known as "Doomguy", who must fight his way through the hordes of invading demons from Hell.

    60 Doom alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Steam
    • Nintendo Switch Online
    • Xbox
    • Stadia
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  5. Borderlands icon

    Borderlands

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    Borderlands is a first-person shooter mixed with role-playing game (experience, specializations) that takes you to a mysterious planet, looking like a futuristic Wild West.

    28 Borderlands alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Epic Games Store
    • Steam
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
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  6. AssaultCube icon

    AssaultCube

     36 likes
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    AssaultCube is a free, multiplayer, first-person shooter game, based on the CUBE engine.

    Taking place in realistic environments, with fast, arcade gameplay, it's addictive and fun!

    59 AssaultCube alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • PortableApps.com
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  7. OpenArena icon

    OpenArena

     33 likes
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    OpenArena is a community-produced deathmatch FPS based on GPL idTech3 technology. There are many game types supported including Free For All, Capture The Flag, Domination, Overload, Harvester, and more. There are 17 unique player models to choose from and 12 weapons.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  9. Prodeus icon

    Prodeus

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    Prodeus is a first-person shooter of old, re-imagined using modern rendering techniques and technology. Experience the quality you’d expect from a modern AAA game, designed with retro aesthetics and gameplay that invoke the tech-imposed limits of older hardware.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Steam
    • GOG.com
    • Playstation
    • Nintendo Switch
    • Xbox
    • Humble Bundle
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  10. Shadow Warrior (Reboot) icon

    Shadow Warrior (Reboot)

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    Shadow Warrior is a series of first-person shooter video games that focuses on the exploits of Lo Wang, a modern ninja warrior who fights through hordes of demons.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Playstation
    • Xbox
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  11. Painkiller icon

    Painkiller

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    The game is inspired by such classic titles as Quake and Doom, with the emphasis on killing large numbers of monsters. The game is divided into five chapters, each about five levels long. The player's objective is to get through each level, from start to finish, by...

    40 Painkiller alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  12. Tremulous icon

    Tremulous

     16 likes
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    Tremulous is a free, open source game that blends a team based FPS with elements of an RTS. Players can choose from 2 unique races, aliens and humans. Players on both teams are able to build working structures in-game like an RTS.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  13. Digital Paint: Paintball 2 icon

    Digital Paint: Paintball 2

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    Digital Paint: Paintball 2 is a Paintball game that started out as a mod for quake 2 but then took on a life of its own as an open source fps game with a global player and clan management system.

    32 Digital Paint: Paintball 2 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  14. Combat Arms icon

    Combat Arms

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    Welcome to the world of Combat Arms, a free online first-person shooter. Combat Arms has a huge library of modes, maps and weapons that will entertain players of all skill levels from new players to guilds of veterans.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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