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First-person shooters have remained one of the most popular genres for several decades, encompassing everything from major AAA blockbusters and hardcore tactical FPS games to unusual indie experiments. 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 selection, 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 projects, 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 projects, free online shooters, and unconventional indie action games, helping you quickly find the format that suits both your hardware and your mood.

The best co-op horror games for PC, PS4, PS5, and Xbox — scary titles you can play online with a friend. Being scared together is far more engaging than going through it alone: some games force you to move quietly and stay coordinated, others pit your team against a single monster, while some immerse you in paranormal investigations. This article features the best co-op horror games in various formats: online, local, and asymmetric multiplayer.

In 2017, Battlestate Games opened access to an early version of the tactical first-person shooter Escape from Tarkov. The project quickly gained popularity, as it offered players a fresh formula and a new genre. In recent years, many games with a good concept have appeared, but, unfortunately, quantity prevails over quality. This selection will help you navigate the extraction genre.

Bungie has finally revealed gameplay footage of Marathon, their brand-new AAA shooter. On top of that, a lot of new information about the project has surfaced online. We've gathered all the key details in this article.

One of last week’s most unexpected announcements was a new action game by Japanese studio FromSoftware titled The Duskbloods. The project is personally helmed by Hidetaka Miyazaki, and the game is set to release exclusively for Nintendo Switch 2 sometime in 2026. In this article, we’ve compiled everything currently known about The Duskbloods.

Recently, the gaming press shared their first impressions of FromSoftware's next project. There's plenty of new information, and we finally have a clear understanding of what kind of game Elden Ring Nightreign is shaping up to be. This article gathers the key features.

In February 2025, it became known that Crytek was experiencing problems. Mass layoffs of employees began, and the fate of the fourth Crysis was in question. At the same time, support for Hunt: Showdown and the development of the CryEngine engine will continue. We decided to figure out why this happened and what to expect in the future. At the same time, we suggest recalling the history of the studio.