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Best Shooter games in 2026
The 250 best Shooter games, ranked from 80,797 critic and player ratings.
The best Shooter game right now is Super Metroid — updated August 2026.
Also covers battle royale, first person shooter, first-person shooter, fps, third-person shooter, tps.
01
Super Metroid
The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy! Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes. Super Metroid features excellent graphics, with a huge variety of enemies and worlds to explore. The side-view action will be familiar to many players, only now there are new weapons and items, including the Grappling Beam, which allows Samus to swing across large chasms, and the X-Ray Scope, which reveals secret passages.
100
/100
02
Unreal Tournament
Unreal Tournament is a first-person arena shooter video game developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes. It was the second installment in the Unreal series. It is an arena first-person shooter, with head-to-head multiplayer deathmatches being the primary focus of the game. Other game modes include TDM. CTF, Assault, Domination, Last man Standing etc.
100
/100
03
Perfect Dark
97
/100
Super Metroid
The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy! Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes. Super Metroid features excellent graphics, with a huge variety of enemies and worlds to explore. The side-view action will be familiar to many players, only now there are new weapons and items, including the Grappling Beam, which allows Samus to swing across large chasms, and the X-Ray Scope, which reveals secret passages.
100
/100
02
Unreal Tournament
Unreal Tournament is a first-person arena shooter video game developed by Epic Games and Digital Extremes. It was the second installment in the Unreal series. It is an arena first-person shooter, with head-to-head multiplayer deathmatches being the primary focus of the game. Other game modes include TDM. CTF, Assault, Domination, Last man Standing etc.
100
/100
03
Perfect Dark
97
/100
04
S
Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. NOW. By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around them, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.
96
/100
05
Half-Life
Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Valve Corporation and published by Sierra Studios for Windows. It was Valve's debut product and the first game in the Half-Life series. The player assumes the role of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist who must escape from the Black Mesa Research Facility after it is overrun by aliens following a disastrous scientific experiment. Its gameplay consists of diverse combat, exploration and puzzles.
96
/100
06
GoldenEye 007 (1997)
96
/100
07
Half-Life 2: Update
96
/100
08
S
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the sequel to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and a prequel to the original Metal Gear. The game has a complex story with long cut-scene sequences, but there are fewer and they are shorter compared to earlier Metal Gear Solid titles. Most of the gameplay mechanics introduced in Ground Zeroes are carried over: it is still an action game and stealth oriented but replaces the linear corridor design from most earlier titles with large open world environments that offer the player unrestricted freedom for the approach. The world has now a real-time day and night cycle and various weather effects that influence enemy behaviour, visibility and sound. Sabotaging or destroying certain structures can also influence other parts of the map.
96
/100
09
Mass Effect 2
Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shephard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You'll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure. Game Features: Shift the fight in your favour. Equip yourself with powerful new weapons almost instantly thanks to a new inventory system. Plus, an improved health regeneration system means you'll spend less time hunting for restorative items. Make every decision matter. Divisive crew members are just the tip of the iceberg, Commander, because you'll also be tasked with issues of intergalactic diplomacy. And time's a wastin' so don't be afraid to use new prompt-based actions that let you interrupt conversations, even if they could alter the fate of your crew...and the galaxy. Forge new alliances, carefully. You'll fight alongside some of your most trustworthy crew members, but you'll also get the opportunity to recruit new talent. Just choose your new partners with care because the fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders, Commander.
96
/100
10
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
In the sequel to Drake's Fortune, Nathan Drake comes across a map that showcases the location of Marco Polo's missing ships. It takes him on a journey to find the infamous Cintamani Stone, and uncover the truth behind it.
95
/100
11
The Last of Us Part II
95
/100
12
Portal 2
95
/100
13
The Last Of Us Remastered
95
/100
14
Metroid Prime
95
/100
15
Metroid: Zero Mission
95
/100
16
Resident Evil 4
94
/100
17
A
Red Dead Redemption 2
94
/100
18
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
94
/100
19
The Orange Box
94
/100
20
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
94
/100
21
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
94
/100
22
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
93
/100
23
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
93
/100
24
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
93
/100
25
BioShock Infinite
93
/100
26
A
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
93
/100
27
A
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
93
/100
28
The Last of Us Part II
93
/100
29
Grand Theft Auto III
93
/100
30
Half-Life: Alyx
93
/100
31
Battlefield 2
93
/100
32
BioShock
93
/100
33
Mass Effect Trilogy
93
/100
34
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
92
/100
35
A
Grand Theft Auto V
92
/100
36
Team Fortress 2
92
/100
37
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
92
/100
38
Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition
92
/100
39
Medal of Honor (1999)
92
/100
40
Abiotic Factor
92
/100
41
Red Dead Redemption
92
/100
42
The Last of Us
92
/100
43
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
92
/100
44
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
91
/100
45
A
Resident Evil 2
91
/100
46
Gears of War 3
91
/100
47
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
91
/100
48
STAR WARS Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
91
/100
49
Killzone 2
91
/100
50
No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way
91
/100
S
Half-Life 2
1998. HALF-LIFE sends a shock through the game industry with its combination of pounding action and continuous, immersive storytelling. NOW. By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player's presence affects everything around them, from the physical environment to the behaviors even the emotions of both friends and enemies.
96
/100
05
Half-Life
Half-Life is a 1998 first-person shooter (FPS) game developed by Valve Corporation and published by Sierra Studios for Windows. It was Valve's debut product and the first game in the Half-Life series. The player assumes the role of Gordon Freeman, a theoretical physicist who must escape from the Black Mesa Research Facility after it is overrun by aliens following a disastrous scientific experiment. Its gameplay consists of diverse combat, exploration and puzzles.
96
/100
06
GoldenEye 007 (1997)
96
/100
07
Half-Life 2: Update
96
/100
08
S
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the sequel to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and a prequel to the original Metal Gear. The game has a complex story with long cut-scene sequences, but there are fewer and they are shorter compared to earlier Metal Gear Solid titles. Most of the gameplay mechanics introduced in Ground Zeroes are carried over: it is still an action game and stealth oriented but replaces the linear corridor design from most earlier titles with large open world environments that offer the player unrestricted freedom for the approach. The world has now a real-time day and night cycle and various weather effects that influence enemy behaviour, visibility and sound. Sabotaging or destroying certain structures can also influence other parts of the map.
96
/100
09
Mass Effect 2
Are you prepared to lose everything to save the galaxy? You'll need to be, Commander Shephard. It's time to bring together your greatest allies and recruit the galaxy's fighting elite to continue the resistance against the invading Reapers. So steel yourself, because this is an astronomical mission where sacrifices must be made. You'll face tougher choices and new, deadlier enemies. Arm yourself and prepare for an unforgettable intergalactic adventure. Game Features: Shift the fight in your favour. Equip yourself with powerful new weapons almost instantly thanks to a new inventory system. Plus, an improved health regeneration system means you'll spend less time hunting for restorative items. Make every decision matter. Divisive crew members are just the tip of the iceberg, Commander, because you'll also be tasked with issues of intergalactic diplomacy. And time's a wastin' so don't be afraid to use new prompt-based actions that let you interrupt conversations, even if they could alter the fate of your crew...and the galaxy. Forge new alliances, carefully. You'll fight alongside some of your most trustworthy crew members, but you'll also get the opportunity to recruit new talent. Just choose your new partners with care because the fate of the galaxy rests on your shoulders, Commander.
96
/100
10
Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
In the sequel to Drake's Fortune, Nathan Drake comes across a map that showcases the location of Marco Polo's missing ships. It takes him on a journey to find the infamous Cintamani Stone, and uncover the truth behind it.
95
/100
11
The Last of Us Part II
95
/100
12
Portal 2
95
/100
13
The Last Of Us Remastered
95
/100
14
Metroid Prime
95
/100
15
Metroid: Zero Mission
95
/100
16
Resident Evil 4
94
/100
17
A
Red Dead Redemption 2
94
/100
18
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
94
/100
19
The Orange Box
94
/100
20
Metal Gear Solid 3: Subsistence
94
/100
21
Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots
94
/100
22
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception
93
/100
23
Metal Gear Solid: Peace Walker
93
/100
24
Uncharted 4: A Thief's End
93
/100
25
BioShock Infinite
93
/100
26
A
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
93
/100
27
A
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
93
/100
28
The Last of Us Part II
93
/100
29
Grand Theft Auto III
93
/100
30
Half-Life: Alyx
93
/100
31
Battlefield 2
93
/100
32
BioShock
93
/100
33
Mass Effect Trilogy
93
/100
34
Deus Ex: Human Revolution
92
/100
35
A
Grand Theft Auto V
92
/100
36
Team Fortress 2
92
/100
37
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
92
/100
38
Unreal Tournament: Game of the Year Edition
92
/100
39
Medal of Honor (1999)
92
/100
40
Abiotic Factor
92
/100
41
Red Dead Redemption
92
/100
42
The Last of Us
92
/100
43
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
92
/100
44
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
91
/100
45
A
Resident Evil 2
91
/100
46
Gears of War 3
91
/100
47
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
91
/100
48
STAR WARS Jedi Knight: Dark Forces II
91
/100
49
Killzone 2
91
/100
50
No One Lives Forever 2: A Spy in H.A.R.M.'s Way
91
/100
FAQ
What is the best Shooter game right now?
Super Metroid currently tops the ranking with a score of 100/100 across 1,041 ratings. Ranking updated August 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.