FPS, or first-person shooter, games are perhaps the most popular genre of video games and they come in a rich variety. If you’re just getting into FPS games, it might be hard to pick one that best matches your skill level or interests, which is why we wrote this article for you.
We are going to explore the most played and most highly rated FPS games on the market, so you can easily find your next favourite gaming title.
Some of the games on the list are free to play, while others use a subscription model or require a one-time purchase. Additionally, some games can only be played on a single platform, while others are available for multiple platforms.
Hunt: Showdown
Developer: Crytek Compatibility: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5
Hunt: Showdown was developed by Crytek in 2019, and it’s an extraction shooter game (for another great extraction check our article on Escape from Tarkov ). Set in 19th century United States, you are transported to the Wild West and you have a big arsenal of cool old guns.
The format of the game is mixed, offering a unique PvP (player vs player) combined with a PvE (player vs environment) format where you will meet and engage in shootouts against real players, as well as NPCs. You can also team up with players to go on a hunt for one of the AI bosses in the game and win the bounty.
Get ready to explore the rich map and encounter curious monsters and ruthless players.
Overwatch 2
Developer: Blizzard Compatibility: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5, Nintendo Switch Overwatch is the successful Blizzard first-person shooter game which took the world by storm and now its second rendition, Overwatch 2 is available on most platforms and it’s free-to-play. If you’re a fan of FPS games, chances are you’ve already tried it, but let us briefly summarise it for people who haven’t played it.
Overwatch 2 is a PvP game in which two teams of five players each face one another. Players can pick between 40 characters with unique abilities, divided into three groups: Damage, Tank, and Support. There are 7 maps, and each comes with its own game mode (e.g., in Assault, the attacking team has to capture two target points while the defending team has to stop them).
Valorant
Developer: Riot Games Compatibility: PC
Valorant is a free-to-play game, developed by Riot Games in 2020, and it’s currently only available to PC players. Similar to Overwatch, Valorant has two teams of five players each. Players assume the role of Agents (24 different heroes) from around the world and have tactical and ultimate abilities that help them in their attempt to reach the objective.
The objective in the main game mode is to either plant a device (called the Spoke) at a certain site, for the offense team, or to stop the planting of the device, for the defense team. Every player starts the game with a classic pistol, but they can upgrade to more powerful weapons as they collect in-game currency in each game round.
Apex Legends
Developer: Respawn Entertainment Compatibility: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5
Apex Legends, developed by Respawn in 2019, is a free-to-play first-person shooter game with multiple game modes. Apex Legends is available to many platforms and it features cross play and cross progression.
In its main battle royale mode, players are divided into 20 teams with 3 players in each team. The goal is to remain the last team alive. There are many other game modes, including the permanent Control, Gun Run, Deathmatch, along with the seasonal Winter Express and Three Strikes.
Upon entering any of the game modes, players will be prompted to pick one of 26 Legends, each having a unique passive, tactical and ultimate ability. The Legends are grouped into five categories based on their archetype – Assault, Skirmisher, Recon, Controller and Support.
Far Cry 6
Developer: Ubisoft Compatibility: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5
Far Cry 6 is the latest game from the successful Ubisoft game series Far Cry, released in 2021. It’s the only PvE-exclusive FPS game on this list but this doesn’t make it any less exciting.
The game transports you to the Cuban Revolution of 1953-1959 and it features an iconic antagonist, Antón Castillo, voiced by Breaking Bad actor Giancarlo Esposito. Players assume the role of guerrilla fighter Dani Rojas and engage in close combats in the open world map using a wide variety of weapons.
Far Cry 6 received mixed reviews for its story, but we personally love it and we recommend you check it out.
Conclusion
Do you agree with our selection of FPS games? Have you played any of the games on the list? Let us know!