The boomer shooter era ultimately began around two big games in the '90s. fate and Wolfenstein 3D. Although it may seem like an old game now, it's iconic and still fun to play, just like it's fun to go back to arcade games. Some indie and triple-A developers don't want to miss the past, so they created a subgenre now called boomer shooters.
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One of these types of games is easy to recognize because it looks like this: fate And other 90s shooters. It uses flat maps, pixel art, and often rock music in its soundtrack. There are exceptions that make one game stand out over the other, and some of the best games include: Prodius and Ultra Kill. What are some other games added to this list, and what makes them so great?
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Mullet Mad Jack
Keep the adrenaline going
Mullet Mad Jack It has a lot in common with modern games such as: cyberpunk 2077 Since it is a cyberpunk game, it also has an original version. system shock It's more hardcore sci-fi, more RPG, but the DNA is there. Anything to do with the game Mullet Mad Jack draws the most animations from the 90s, and from an aesthetic standpoint, the character portraits of the 80s also feel like they came from . ghost in the shell or bubble gum crisis.
Regardless of aesthetics, the game is a linear roguelike shooter where players must reach as far as possible before dying and repeating the process. Guns and abilities are randomized, with each ability making killing easier. The goal is to get kills as creatively as possible. That's because the combination of shotgun blasts and kicks against spinning fans can help you score more points and help your adrenaline-pumping heroes survive longer. Fun gameplay, great support options, great visuals, Mullet Mad Jack It's a modern classic.
Wigerdum
busy hex
Wigerdum I definitely borrowed a lot pagan and Hexen: Beyond HeresyThis is the magic of: fate In the 90's. What do I set up? Wigerdum Beyond that, there are bright visual elements that help players navigate the dungeons more easily, highlighted by the creative designs of weapons and monsters. The low-pixel design makes everything look bland, but the rainbow-bright visuals make everything pop.
Players move from level to level, receiving upgrades between each level to better arm themselves for the next enemy attack. Players can also find magic rings that shoot fire, sticks that explode ice, and even melee weapons like maces. No matter what the player wields, goblins and other creatures will not survive. WigerdumThis is a great modern fantasy shooter.
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun
2.5D Space Marine
The good thing is warhammer Franchises are versatile when it comes to video game creation, as multiple developers all try their hand at different genres and pay homage to the past. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun It's modern fate-An inspired shooter featuring flat enemies roaming semi-linear levels. It's also fucking disgusting as a pixel game, as these enemy sprites explode into red pixel goo in the most satisfying way possible.
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Players can find pistols that fire bolts, chainsaw swords that pulverize enemies, shotguns that load shells from above, and more. it's everything fate and warhammer Fans may want more, and participating players may want more. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun And I would like to know that there will be a sequel soon.
Prodius
metal gear
Prodius
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September 23, 2022
Prodius Probably the most 1:1 clone. fateThis work depicts humans who have harvested the power of the gate leading to the Underworld and are causing all kinds of chaos. Players use futuristic weapons and equipment to fight demons, explore non-linear levels, and find secrets and keys to move forward. There is also a world map like this fatePlayers can retry the level if they wish.
The future is a bit hazy due to the low-resolution models of the demons stalking the player, but luckily the weapons can turn the player into a red gooey bloody look very quickly. There's a four-barreled shotgun, and players can also use a two-handed machine gun, which barely touches the tip of the iceberg of weapons. Prodius Probably the best fate game next to the official fate The reboot from 2016 is a blast.
Ultra Kill
just keep shooting
Ultra Kill borrow a lot from fate But most of all, it embodies the essence of the chaos of the 90s shooters and the current era of attitude. I'm not interested in creating a story or meaningful characters to root for. We focus on giving players the best modern shooter experience with big weapons, fast movement, and even more awesome abilities.
Players can have as much fun shooting with a double-barreled machine gun as they do with a pistol that bounces coins into enemy skulls. Even though it came out in 2020 Ultra Kill Technically it's still in Early Access. It doesn't matter if it's officially released or not because it's already great.
Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War!
I am doing my part.
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Developer: Orok Digital
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Publisher: Dotemu, Game Source Entertainment
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Release date: March 16, 2026
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Platform: PC
starship troopersAlthough it was a '90s film about fighting space bugs, it was ahead of its time as a commentary on the war effort. That said, no one can deny that this is a fun movie about killing bugs. Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! On Steam. The art style mixes polygons and sprites, making it look a bit unrealistic but great in its own way.
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From the large open maps dotted with objectives to the levels themselves, it feels closer to Halo: Combat Evolved than the 2001 Xbox game Doom. Still, Starship Troopers: Ultimate Bug War! It evokes the energy of the 90s as it also channels its own movies, and there are even FMV cutscenes that harken back to the days when PC games were particularly fond of using real actors instead of in-game models.
Ion Fury
Dukes Nukem
Ion Fury is a throwback to 3D Realms, a company that has been making big boomer shooters since the 90s. they made Duke Nukem and shadow warriorTo give a few examples: Ion Fury is definitely a spiritual sequel built on the old-school style that was released in 2019. The gameplay design is similar as the player is thrown into a chaotic situation where terrorists are blowing up the city.
Players can freely explore semi-open levels while finding power-ups such as armor and ammo for numerous guns, from revolvers to shotguns to machine guns that set fire to terrorists. Ion Fury Other than the female lead, it doesn't add anything new to the formula 3D Realms has been working on since the 90s, but as a throwback it's fine.
fashion police force
get dressed
fashion police force It has the most in common with the weird shooters of the 90s. PO'edIt was about a chef fighting anthropomorphic food. In this game, the fashionable city is filled with kids who don't pull up their pants, businessmen in baggy suits, and the fashion police can't handle these fashion mistakes. Players can arm themselves with a variety of trendy guns to blast their enemies, which will brighten your day.
A sewing machine can repair a suit, and a belt whip can pull up pants. It's really cool that kids can enjoy such a fast-paced and colorful shooting game that's fun while still being non-bloody. In this way, fashion police force There are also some Super 3D Noah's Ark There was also DNA in it, which was fate The SNES clone was originally about Noah putting the animals to sleep on the ark.
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