r/boomershooters • u/RealAnthonySullivan • 8h ago
r/boomershooters • u/Robster881 • Aug 08 '23
Misc THE BOOMER SHOOTER DATABASE
Introducing THE BOOMER SHOOTER DATABASE
What is this?
Because I'm a sadist, I decided I wanted to try and keep a record of every retro FPS game ever sold and I thought others might get a kick out of it too. So that's what this is; a list of boom shoots dating back to Wolfenstein3D in '92.
Each row includes the name of the game; whether it's a game, expansion or remaster; the year of release; the dev; the publisher; the engine it's running on; and some links to buy the game if it's available.
Why are there 3 different lists?
I've broken this down into 3 eras. The Classic Era (Wolfenstein 3D to Half Life 2), the Revival Era (Doom (2016) to present), and The Dead Zone (Half Life 2 to Doom (2016)). I think this is a neat way of breaking down the list and shows how the retro FPS scene has changed over time.
Is it 100% complete?
No, it's not. There's definitely stuff missing - stuff I don't know about, stuff I'm not sure should be included, stuff I've just forgotten. I'm never going to claim it's an exhaustive list - I don't think that's possible.
"X game is missing!" and "X game shouldn't be on here!"
Cool - like I said I probably missed stuff so feel free to drop anything you think should be included in this thread. Likewise, if you think something shouldn't be on here, comment that below too - can't promise I'll take the game off, but it's always good to talk about this stuff!
Some big names currently missing are:
- Half Life and Half Life 2 - I think I'll be adding the first game, but HL2 does not fit here
- FEAR games - they're kind of their own thing, they're very 2000s but they're also so different from everything else, I'm unsure about this one
- System Shock/Thief/Deus Ex - Imm Sims are not boomer shooters in my opinion
r/boomershooters • u/Umbruh_Prime • 10h ago
Meme Can he just do that?
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Coward
r/boomershooters • u/Joeveno • 16h ago
Discussion There's now a Brazilian govt website showing the biggest brazilian games ever, BRAZILIAN DRUG DEALER 3 I OPENED A PORTAL TO HELL IN THE FAVELA TRYING TO REVIVE MIT AIA I NEED TO CLOSE IT and Mullet Madjack are in the top 10, BOOMER SHOOTER SUPREMACY IN BRAZIL! (Aviãozinho do Tráfico 3 is bdd3)
r/boomershooters • u/TheLampLeo • 12h ago
Question Do you guys prefer the old or the new executions ?
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So I'm working on my ownboomer shooter, and one thing I'm currently experimenting with is how to handle executions (they are really important in balancing the fight since they give invicibility frames and heal the player).
I kinda like the new animations (still WIP tho ), because they actually feel like you're grabbing the enemy and ripping them appart a. But i don't know if they slow down the flow of combat too much compared to the old ones.
The old executions aren't going anywhere! They'll still be used when chaining multiple executions together or when doingone from a weird angle.
What do you guys think?
r/boomershooters • u/ElJulo25 • 10h ago
Video Damn, i love this game
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r/boomershooters • u/swissm4n • 13h ago
Video My last boss : THE HONORABLE MEMBER, FIRST OF THE SCALED
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Hello r/boomershooters, first time posting about this game here.
I finally feel proud enough of my sick creation to show it to you. I know I need mental therapy but that's another topic, I will take care of it do not worry .
It will be available here:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4892810/HEXECUTIVE_ORDER/
r/boomershooters • u/SexyLilSeaOtter • 12h ago
Question Is Boltgun2 on Xbox KB&M compatible?
Like the title says can anyone confirm if Boltgun 2 on Xbox1 is compatible with keyboard and mouse?
All of my controllers are ancient and the left stick potentiometer is busted to the point I wouldnt even call it stick drift anymore.
Rather than spend money I don't have on a new controller iv just been playing games that are KB&M compatible like Darktide(i wouldnt really call it compatible but it works i guess)Diablo 4 and Boltgun 1
Before I spend money I don't have on boltgun 2 it would be really nice if someone could confirm for me that BG2 is compatible you would be awesome.
I asked google and it said it is unable to confirm.
Please and tha k you
r/boomershooters • u/iamvinen • 1d ago
Discussion After 28 years I finally made a first complete play through Unreal 1
Now I can say to 17yo myself that this debt is finally paid lol )))))
It was an interesting experience. Now time to get into Unreal 2 right away. Though it seems not to be as good as 1 from what I read. (No spoilers please 😄 )
And what a lost they delisted both from Steam (I have them there and both are still obtaitable)
r/boomershooters • u/ChexQuest2022 • 1d ago
Discussion BOLTGUN 2 IS WAY BETTER THAN 1!
Just speaking pure simple facts. Glory to the devs who made this game. And yall got MICK GORDON on the tracks!?!?! This game so far has been one of the best games of 2026. That being said, I am only on level 3 but wow. I will not spoil anything other than you get to freaking choose between 2 characters with different abilities. I’m goin slow mo and these fools just pure blood bath. Crazy hordes that get one shotted but also some tanks. Ur blade is way better. And more and I’ll be sharing spoilers so yeah go grab it if ur depressed and have nothing to do. Or if u just like fun fos games that also works.
I’m not even into warhammer universe. I played boltgun 1 and 2 because they are the genre I like. So yeah it doesn’t matter if u never played the first one or if you don’t know anything about warhammer.
TDLR: just buy it because it’s better than the first in many ways
r/boomershooters • u/KaleidoArachnid • 1d ago
Question How would you explain what made Duke Nukem 3D so special?
So basically I wanted to take a close look into the game itself after recalling how Duke Nukem Forever took so long to finally be released that the game effectively killed of the entire franchise.
But basically what I was looking for in particular was to get a better understanding of what made the third game so iconic in its heyday since I sometimes wonder why it was so hard to make a followup to the game as I still hope that I can get another boomer shooter like it.
r/boomershooters • u/jontheviolin • 21h ago
Discussion forgive me father 2 on switch
hello shooters, anyone else playing the switch version of this?
it admittedly looks very, and i mean very rough but the upside is that it runs fine and the game is so well made that it’s still fun to play. those cthulhu soldiers are the coolest things ever, and it’s way better than the first game as well
r/boomershooters • u/EquipmentSilent • 1d ago
Discussion "Abomination" Cultic fanart by me. Deleted if not allowed, just wanted to share.
r/boomershooters • u/Laxes_the_corgi • 18h ago
Discussion Let's create our own idyllic Boomer shooter. [OST]
I'm board...
Let's have a thought experiment, pick some of your Favorite genres of music The more specific the better, now image the idea of your Boomer-Shooter idea. Maybe it's a game where you play as a Skater gang member, what music you think goes with this maybe West Coast Hiphop or Trip-hop now get more Specific. Do you think it's more Aggressive or mellow do you think it's more Fast pace or Semi tactical I'd like to hear your Ideal Ideas no matter how damn, silly, Generic, Creative Just do it for fun.
Here's my one a endless, rogue-like where your stuck in an Industrial District in tokyo, where you find yourself fighting against, Cybernetic people,who have the goal to Transform the world and you into nothing but machine, your a Underground DJ, playing for a crowd of Drug fiend Hardcore-Techno fans while your playing your set you notice the crowd is becoming more machine like and Eventually realize all the clubber Are being assimilated. The first weapon you'd get is a Turntable with the With the two slots where you place Your vinyl's would be replaced with a saw-blade.
When I think of the overall music I'd say for myself:
Heavy focus on Techno, Hardcore-Techno. with a big focus on heavy distortion & Industrial sound design. With sub-genres being Skullstep, Darkstep, Darkstep, Crossbreed, Schranz-Techno, Hard-Techno, Industrial-Hardcore & Doomcore around 140-230Bpm' with the focus being the more your rack of your kills the faster the beats go.
r/boomershooters • u/OffAxisGame • 1d ago
Video Off Axis: New Gameplay Trailer, Demo Available, Early Access October 27
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I am developing *Off Axis*, a sci-fi FPS where you can fight on floors and ceilings by manipulating gravity and using environmental traps.
A demo is available on Steam. Early Access launches October 27
Steam & Demo:
https://store.steampowered.com/app/4901880/Off_Axis/
r/boomershooters • u/Jusanom • 2d ago
Misc Richard "Levelord" Gray has passed away
Man what? That's so sad, RIP man...
r/boomershooters • u/Beginning_Tackle6250 • 1d ago
Question Does Bolgun 2 have gyro support on PS5?
Just curious, cuz the first game didn't.
r/boomershooters • u/No_Codekeeper_42 • 1d ago
Misc Seems like nobody noticed my boomer reference in plain sight.
Do you get it ?
r/boomershooters • u/Neat-Opposite-6939 • 2d ago
Video throw the revolver. recharge. repeat.
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I made a short video compiling the key changes to Calanistrax - specifically, the stylish new revolver reloading boomerangalike mechanic and the graphical updates. Your cooperation is appreciated, stay tuned to the citadel!
r/boomershooters • u/Decayedparadigm • 1d ago
Question Wizordum switch fps issues
Bought it yesterday on sale, seems to suffer fps and frame pacing issues. Guess I'll play dusk instead. Kinda baffles me that Dusk runs at constant 60 fps and looks great. Yet this doesnt.
r/boomershooters • u/Onyx_Ninja • 2d ago
Question Need Recommendations
Anyone know of a game with a Cold War sci-fi setting, or point me in a direction where I can find what I’m looking for if one exists.
r/boomershooters • u/NoanneNoes • 2d ago
Video I don't want this party ||| Serious Sam 3
r/boomershooters • u/Dantheanons • 3d ago
Video Update on the instagib arena shooter I've been working on.
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I've added skins and a battle royal mode that ends on an arena battle with power-ups. Arena's have been reworked along with audio and sound fx. Feel free to try it out here.
It's free to play in the early pre-alpha build. Got a few 100 player capacity battle royal servers and the classic arena servers. So feel free to grab some friends and play it, leave feedback on the website.
Some things are obviously broken but its pre-alpha its about getting stuff in place for polishing later.
I'm currently trying to make good bhop maps and surfing similar to cstrike mods to act as a method to respawn in the battle royal after you die. In my mind its like goku running down snake way but to respawn. :)