Top 10 Xbox One FPS Games

10. Far Cry 5

Continuing the beloved series of explosive and action-packed open-world shooters, Far Cry 5 is the biggest and best entry to date. Taking place in rural America, the game’s story takes you on an exciting journey into the heart of darkness to take down charismatic cult leader Joseph Seed. Expect the usual chaotic and destructive action, vast setting to explore and freedom to complete the brilliant story at your own pace. An epic Far Cry masterpiece.

9. Metro: Exodus

The Metro series, arguably the most underrated and underappreciated FPS franchise, had its finest hour thus far in Exodus. Set in the post-apocalyptic wasteland of the former Russian Federation, players must battle mutated creatures and hostile humans with an arsenal of hand-made, customisable weaponry. Boasting phenomenal world design, great characters and impeccable shooting mechanics, this one is a must.

8. Battlefield V

One of the most harrowing, emotional and thought-provoking campaigns in the gaming, Battlefield V provides a rather sobering look at the horrors of World War II in a varied and powerful story mode. The game’s visuals are nothing short of breath-taking, and the multiplayer offers an action-packed and intense thrill-ride that currently stands as the definitive WWII game, making a point to remind us of the true realities of the conflict.

7. Doom

Rebooting the beloved Doom franchise was always going to be risky business, but thankfully id Software and Bethesda Softworks knocked it out of the park with this ultra-violent and visually stunning update. Perfectly recapturing the spirit of classic Doom adventures, this fast-paced battle against demonic forces on Mars adds character and arsenal upgrades and a thrilling online multiplayer to make this Doom’s mightiest entry. And the soundtrack is AWESOME.

6. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Have you ever wanted to battle hordes of Nazis with high-tech laser weaponry? Well, now you can. Wolfenstein II’s vast upgradable arsenal is reason enough to earn The New Colossus a place on this list, with the disintegrating Laserkraftwerk and grenade-launching Dieselkraftwerk among the FPS genre’s finest weaponry. Lock and load as you creatively vaporise, explode and annihilate the Nazi war machine in this endlessly thrilling shoot-‘em-up classic!

5. Titanfall 2

Building on what made the first Titanfall so great, this advanced and action-packed sequel provides a thrilling, unmatched combat experience. Whether fighting as a Pilot or a 20-foot Titan, Titanfall 2’s multiplayer is ridiculously exciting and totally unparalleled in the sci-fi shooter subgenre. The game also delivers on the campaign front, with a spectacular and wholly captivating adventure that compliments the game’s multiplayer. All in all, a great shooter and a sci-fi gaming classic! 

4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare

One of the most beloved entries in the long-running series, the original 2007 Modern Warfare is an absolute masterpiece of modern shooters. Thankfully, the remastered version available on Xbox One retains all of the original game’s raw power while offering enhanced graphics and modern updates to the still-busy multiplayer. And that campaign is still as incredible as ever! An absolute must-own.

3. Rainbow Six: Siege

Tactics, teamwork and strategy are the pillars of Rainbow Six: Siege. This is not a spray-and-pray shooter – victory in Siege demands communication with your team and thoughtful, stealthy play. The result is one of the most rewarding and heart-poundingly intense shooters on the market today, and certainly one of the best. A unique and thrilling entry in the online shooter world, and one that will certainly remain in a top spot for some time.

2. Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Halo needs no introduction - it just isn’t Xbox without Master Chief. Beautifully remastered, this must-own collection bundles together one of gaming’s most beloved legacies onto one disc and it is truly momentous. Being able to experience the original Halo trilogy on the Xbox One with stunning updated visuals is a feast of delights for any gamer. And with new content due to be added in December, this one is essential. It really doesn’t get any better than Halo.

1. Doom Eternal

Doom Eternal takes everything that made what came before so good, including the original 90s games, and builds upon it to make for the most refined, and in our opinion best game in the franchise to date. It balances mindless power fantasy with satisfying, rewarding gameplay in a way that no other game does, and we would urge anyone with even a passing interest in FPS games to give it a go!

TOP 10 PS4 FPS Games

10. Insurgency: Sandstorm

Insurgency slows down military combat to core moments of tension. You aren’t a Call of Duty super soldier running through open fire like a terminator. The pace is slow. Weapons are incredibly deadly and players don’t respawn until after their team completes an objective - meaning every shot fired can be the difference between victory and defeat. This places more reliance on patience, teamwork, and skill; creating a gameplay loop that feels both highly realistic and incredibly rewarding.

9. Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2

This game feels like the lovechild of the first-person shooter and puzzle genres. The gameplay focuses on using your stealth, scouting and adaptability to plan and execute the most deadly and accurate long-range attacks possible. Finally seeing your carefully laid plans pay off after figuring out the ideal path forward through trial and error never ceases to satisfy - but hey. If you get discovered, you can always shoot your way out.

8. Borderlands 3

Borderlands 3 has a playful honesty - it’s a little bit mental, chaotic, a bit naughty. It takes all the strengths of old Borderlands games and dials them up to 11, improving on everything you’ve ever loved about them. It doesn’t feel as brave or original now that loot-based multiplayer games like Destiny 2 have caught up, but it’s the attitude that keeps it entertaining - and it has that in buckets.

7. Saints Row The Third: Remastered

It’s been a decade since Saints Row: The Third ripped up the rulebook of what a crime sandbox could and should be. Offering a much more over the top experience, it’s the digital manifestation of the phrase ‘balls to the wall’. Featuring all available DLC content, updated graphics and textures and the same delightfully silly gameplay, this is the best and most complete version of the game to date.

 

6. Battlefield 1

If there’s one thing that most modern FPS games seem to have, it’s some element of sci-fi and futurism. That’s probably why it’s so refreshing to play a game like Battlefield 1 - taking us all the way back to World War I through human-focused stories in single-player and wonderfully dynamic multiplayer modes. The destructible environments, the classes, the personality - they all come together to create a truly refreshing play.

5. Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6 takes a familiar formula we’ve grown to love over the course of the Far Cry series and brings it into the next generation. The traditional Far Cry narrative theme of a guerilla fighter bringing down a tyrant is reborn brilliantly here, and strong cast performances make it easy to get lost in the world of the fictional Caribbean island of Yara. The incredible range of vehicles and weapons available to you while traversing it are the cherry on the cake.

4. Call of Duty: Vanguard

On the surface, Call of Duty: Vanguard is a first-person shooter set during World War II. But take a look under the hood, and it’s three distinct games in one - a blockbuster single-player campaign with incredible cinematic visuals and performances, a world-class multiplayer shooter with some of the best gameplay in the genre, and the infamous Zombies mode, which has evolved into a fantastic run-based format that leaves you coming back again and again. Unmissable!

3. Call of Duty Black Ops: Cold War

Serving as a direct sequel to the original Black Ops, Cold War is an absolute triumph, and one of the best CoD games in years. From the campaign, through to the vast array of multiplayer modes, it’s a total blast for newcomers and seasoned veterans alike. And with the promise of free downloadable content coming soon, there’s every reason to jump back on the Call of Duty bandwagon.

2. Titanfall 2

Titanfall 2 is often described with taglines that say something along the lines of ‘the best game you haven’t played’. Considering how truly fantastic this game is, it’s criminal how little fanfare it has received from the industry as a whole. The gameplay is fast-paced and exciting, and has giant robot mechs! What’s not to love? The single-player story is short but sweet, and the multiplayer experience is one of the best on the PS4 too.

1. Doom Eternal

Doom Eternal takes everything that made what came before so good, including the original 90s games, and builds upon it to make for the most refined, and in our opinion best game in the franchise to date. It balances mindless power fantasy with satisfying, rewarding gameplay in a way that no other game does, and we would urge anyone with even a passing interest in FPS games to give it a go.

TOP 10 Nintendo Switch FPS Games

10. ION Fury

ION Fury is like a long lost 2.5D shooter that’s been hidden away on a floppy disc since the 90s. Only, it’s less than a year old! Yes, ION Fury is a love letter to a bygone, Duke Nukem-Esque era of gaming, where level design and ‘over the top’ violence were more important than character development and nuanced storytelling. Fortunately, it also includes a few quality of life improvements for the modern player, including auto-saving and HD support, making it the perfect balance between new and old.

9. Red Faction Guerrilla Re-Mars-Tered

A remaster of a hidden gem, Red Faction Guerilla Re-Mars-Tered deserves a second look. A story of a rebellion on Mars, on the surface there isn’t a great deal to separate it from any other shooter. But once you start playing, and you notice almost every surface and building is destructible, you’ll release it’s a different beast altogether. These unique physics make even the most mundane mission an absolute riot, and even a decade on from its original release, no other game offers such delightful carnage.

8. Metro Redux

A remaster of two of the best horror shooters of all time, Metro Redux bundles Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light for a true bargain that you’ll be playing for hours. It’s atmospheric, bleak and at times, truly terrifying, offering a story that does the source material justice. Technically, it’s also one of the most impressive ports we’ve seen on the Switch to date, with zero bugs and framerate issues. 

7. Borderlands

The original ‘Looter Shooter’, Borderlands is an absolute riot. Looking as good as it first released thanks to its cell-shaded art style, you’ll traverse a vibrant post-apocalyptic world through an adventure filled with iconic characters. With a choice of single-player or co-op action, not to mention more weapons than you can shake the proverbial stick at, you’ll find hours of fun on the planet Pandora.

6. Doom (2016)

Consider the rampant disembowelling found in the Switch port of Doom to satiate your sadistic streak. The frenetic, non-stop action feels right at home on the Switch, as you mow down wave after wave of hellspawn. If you’re looking for a deep storyline, look elsewhere, if you’re looking for some of the tightest gameplay around, rev up your chainsaw and get chopping.

5. Ark: Survival Evolved

Ark doesn’t start as an FPS, but play it for enough time and it becomes a pretty good one!Dumping you on a beach with little more than a dirty loincloth, you’ll soon be tested against dinosaurs, dragons and most annoyingly of all, other players. After hours of crafting and grafting, you’ll progress from your prehistoric beginnings to a futuristic master of your domain. Although Ark plays better as a multiplayer experience, there is a surprisingly deep and satisfying single-player campaign to tackle as well.

4. Payday 2

One of the most unique FPS experiences on the Switch, Payday 2 has the power to make and break friendships in equal measure! Squad up to undertake daring bank heists as a gang of masked criminals, contending with pesky police forces, faulty equipment and occasionally worst of all, your own teammates! A must play, and worth getting the Switch Online service for this alone.

3. Sniper Elite 3 - Ultimate Edition

The unparalleled king of Switch stealth shooters (trying saying that 3 times fast), no game will get your palms sweating like this. Improving on its predecessor with larger maps and more random encounters, there’s never been a more immersive sniper simulator on a mobile console. And if the prospect of shooting Nazis in the balls isn’t enough to entice you, what is?

2. Wolfenstein 2

Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is another stellar FPS by Bethesda, who’ve really dominated the genre on the Switch. Taking place immediately after the finale of its predecessor, The New Colossus sees you reprise the role of B.J. Blazkowicz in his mission to take down the Nazi regime in a grim, alternative version of the USA. Tight gunplay and impressive graphics for the console make this a joy to play.

1. Bioshock: The Collection

Would you kindly try this legendary series? If you haven’t played a Bioshock game before (firstly, shame on you), then this is the perfect opportunity to do so. This action-adventure trilogy were some of the most celebrated games of the previous console generation, with an engaging story and pulse-raising gameplay. All 3 titles feel right at home on the Switch, with stable performance and all available DLC included to keep you playing for hours.