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The best Russian games range from cult PC classics like Space Rangers 2 and Heroes of Might and Magic V to global hits like Atomic Heart, Escape from Tarkov, Pathfinder and MiSide — here are 62 top video games from Russian developers on PC and consoles. Russian studios have been making world-class games in almost every genre for decades, and many of them found their biggest audiences abroad. This list covers story-heavy RPGs and tactics, art-house horror, cult visual novels, strategy games, simulators, online shooters and the classics that started it all. Almost everything here can be bought and played today, mostly on Steam, and for every game we explain what makes it special and who it is for.

This list brings together the best games like Atomic Heart, from BioShock-style immersive sims and Soviet-themed sci-fi shooters to retrofuturistic adventures and fast-paced shooters with supernatural powers, including several recent releases.

The best FPS games range from story-driven campaigns and genre classics to tactical and co-op shooters — here are 67 first-person shooters worth playing on PC, PS5, Xbox and Switch. The best first-person shooters on PC and consoles deliver a sense of adrenaline, precision, and control, where every well-placed shot can decide the outcome of a fight. For this list, we have gathered the truly best FPS games — titles with compelling stories, cinematic action, deep co-op gameplay, and competitive multiplayer. Here you will find classic shooters, current online games, the best shooters for low-end PCs, and modern hits that every fan of gunplay should try.

At the same time, we are not chasing arbitrary numbers or filling out empty lists with a hundred entries: every game in this ranking of first-person shooters was selected for its specific mechanics, atmosphere, and player reception. Some people value story-driven shooters with memorable characters and a well-developed world; others prefer realistic military simulators, tactical online shooters, or fast-paced arena action. The list includes both the best first-person shooters on PC and recent shooters from 2024–2026 that are only beginning to build their audience. Throughout the article, we will also highlight games for low-end computers, co-op games, free online shooters, and unconventional indie action games, helping you quickly find the format that suits both your hardware and your mood.

Soviet post-apocalyptic games drop you into the irradiated ruins of the former USSR — here are 33 of the best, from S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2 and the Metro series to Atomic Heart and ATOM RPG. Retrofuturism usually mixes with grim realism here: rusted "Gaz" trucks, makeshift weapons and an atmosphere of decay sitting right next to technology that still doesn't exist. We've gathered the most interesting games of this kind in the list below.

Firstly, we would like to wish you a Happy New Year and Merry Christmas too, whether it's already here or coming up! It's going to be a big weekend: the best time to relax, shop at sales and play your favourite games. But how did developers and publishers congratulate this year? Now we'll tell and show you.