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Games like Call of Duty come in two flavors: those built around a cinematic first-person campaign in the spirit of Modern Warfare, and those centered on fast, competitive multiplayer you fire up for "just one more match." If Activision's yearly release cycle has worn thin — or you simply want something fresh to shoot at — there's no shortage of alternatives. We've gathered 27 of the best and split them across three eras: shooters set in the past (both World Wars and Vietnam), the present (modern conflicts and special ops) and the future (sci-fi with exoskeletons and aliens). There's also a dedicated block of free games like Call of Duty you can download and jump into right now, plus picks for players who only care about the single-player campaign. From hardcore 100-player milsims to arcade run-and-gun, whatever "feels like CoD" to you is somewhere on this list — and there's something here for a beefy rig and a modest laptop alike.

The best FPS games range from story-driven campaigns and genre classics to tactical and co-op shooters — here are 68 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.

The first half of 2026 has already dropped a stack of strong releases, and with GTA 6 still to come, there's plenty to keep you busy in the meantime. This is our running list of the best games to play right now across PC, PS5, Xbox, and Nintendo Switch 2 — some brand-new, others a few years old but still at the top of their genre thanks to regular updates. We've split everything by genre, so jump to whatever you're in the mood for. One thing to set straight up front: this is a "what to play now" list, not a "came out this year" one. A few entries are older, but they keep pulling players back with new seasons, expansions and patches.