Forgive Me Father similar games & best alternatives

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Forgive Me Father

PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), Xbox One, Nintendo Switch • 2022

Should you play it?

Forgive Me Father is a dark retro horror FPS set in a comic book style world inspired by the novels of H.P. Lovecraft. As the only one left with full senses, you begin a journey in search of answers and relief. How long can you last?

What works

  • Unique comic book art style
  • Engaging fast-paced combat
  • Varied weapon upgrades and skill trees
  • Atmospheric lovecraftian theme
  • Solid level design with secrets

Things to keep in mind

  • Difficulty spikes and balance issues
  • Awkward english voice acting and story
  • Some ui and control clunkiness
  • Darkness and visual clutter in some levels
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Hordes of Hunger

  • Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree

  • Project Warlock

  • Zombotron

  • DEAD OR SCHOOL

  • Boiling Steel

More intense

Games that feels like Forgive Me Father but with a more intense feel

  • Deadlink

  • GRIME

  • Project Warlock II

  • Dread Templar

  • Dark Light

  • Valfaris: Mecha Therion

Less expressive

Games that feels like Forgive Me Father but with less self-expression and customization

  • WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

  • BPM: BULLETS PER MINUTE

  • Bloodhound: First day in hell

  • ELDERBORN

  • Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

  • Arms of God

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Forgive Me Father: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 21/08/2026