<p>For the full and up-to-date catalog, check out our <a href="https://whatoplay.com/3ds/best/strategy/">list of the best 3DS strategy games</a>.</p>


<h2>10. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/fire-emblem-fates-special-edition/">Fire Emblem Fates: Special Edition</a></h2>

<p>When it comes to the ultimate Fire Emblem Fates experience, this special edition by Intelligent Systems should make you love this entry even more. Strapped into this one cartridge are all three routes called <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/fire-emblem-fates-birthright/">Birthright</a>, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/fire-emblem-fates-conquest/">Conquest</a>, and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/fire-emblem-fates-revelation/">Revelations</a>. Extra features also include an Artbook and a console accessory. </p>

<p>Known for being the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/3ds/best/rpg/" title="Best RPGs on the Nintendo 3DS">best RPG on the 3DS</a>, Fire Emblem Fates has exceeded everyone's expectations due to their deep tactical turn-based combat and intriguing story. Customize your character and let it loose in an RPG <a href="https://whatoplay.com/3ds/best/adventure/" title="Best 3DS Adventure Games">adventure</a> that varies in each of the game’s routes. Birthright was meant to be a good starting place for new players while Conquest was intended for the veterans. Revelations, however, serves as the middle-ground. </p>

<p>Among the routes, only Revelations is available as a downloadable content while the others have their own physical release. Players who own one of them isn’t required to buy the special edition. But for players who want the complete experience, then this should give you more insight into the game’s bigger picture as each route focuses on a different perspective. </p>

<p>It’s a good opening to our list, and it has a playscore of 7.80 </p>

<h2>9. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/dillons-rolling-western-the-last-ranger/">Dillon's Rolling Western: The Last Ranger</a></h2>

<p>It's high noon yet again as Dillon the cowboy armadillo rolls around for another bout of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/3ds/best/action/" title="Best 3DS Action Games">action-packed</a> Grock smashing. A sequel to Vanpool's first Rolling Western title, The Last Ranger will look vastly familiar for players of the first game. It offers almost the same gameplay, looks, and controls as the original. But, while it looks similar, it also comes with a range of new, albeit subtle improvements to enhance the desert-rolling experience. </p>

<p>As the walking rock monsters head towards the villages, it's up to Dillon to save their precious cows from doom. While he's always ready to smash them with his speed and natural armor, you'll still need a bit of strategy to outwit the stubborn Grocks. Collect resources during the day, arm your towers with the best weapons, and place them in optimized positions--all before the Grock's arrival at dusk.</p>

<p>While the game takes a dip into tedium, its improved visuals, a larger world, and charming personality are easily enough to win over the strategy fans on the 3DS. It has a playscore of 7.8.</p>


<h2>8. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/pokemon-battle-trozei/">Pokemon Battle Trozei</a></h2>

<p>A sequel to the 2005 <a href="https://whatoplay.com/3ds/best/puzzle/" title="Best Puzzle 3DS Games">puzzle</a> game from the Nintendo DS, battle and collect Pokemon in this fast-paced puzzle-strategy game. At first, nobody was expecting this and for a game that centers around turn-based elements, this was really a surprise. </p>

<p>Pokemon Battle Trozei or Pokemon Link Battle is a match-three puzzle game similar to the Japanese mobile game <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/puzzle-and-dragons/">Puzzle & Dragons</a>. To play the game, p layers must battle the Pokemon plastered on top of the grid. Using its elemental weakness, use the appropriate element to take it down. It’s a rock-paper-scissor kind of style but it uses Pokemon’s iconic elements. </p>

<p>Featuring over 700 Pokemon including the ones from X and Y, there’s over multiple ways to take down each of them. Match 4 or more to reap ultimate results, or simply summon Ditto to aid you in its strategic grid-based puzzle. </p>

<p>It receives a playscore 7.84</p>

<h2>7. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/mercenaries-saga-2/">Mercenaries Saga 2</a></h2>

<p>Inspired by the classic strategy RPGs, this second title to the Mercenaries Saga does well enough to scratch your tactical itch. Packed with the quirks and cliches of the genre, this turn-based strategy developed by CIRCLE Ent. has no intentions of reinventing the proverbial wheel. But for its price, it becomes a perfect substitute for fans looking to fill in the void left by the beloved Final Fantasy Tactics. </p>

<p>Playing as the Order of the Silver Eagle's captain, Claude, you must venture around the kingdom to find an antidote for the Prince's poison. Lead your troops up North, and help them fight against the men and beasts that stand in your way. With its lush pixel visuals and intuitive UI, the game nails its target aesthetics, giving us a feel of the classics while bringing something new to the table.</p>

<p>While the story seems a bit thin, and the same can be said for its strategic mechanics, it succeeds in becoming a friendly introduction for strategy starters on the console.  With addicting gameplay, and a low, low price, this game is a steal.</p>

<p>It has a playscore of 7.89.</p>

<h2>6. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/quell-reflect">Quell Reflect </a></h2>

<p>The Nintendo eShop is also home to some super interesting games. FK Digital’s “ice puzzle” game takes you to an interesting zen-like experience. This keeps you on your toes as you lead every droplet of water collect every bead of glass found in each level. You might think it’s gonna be easy, but as you go along its 100 levels, it gets more and more complex. </p>

<p>Using the 3DS’ stylus, navigate your way through each of these perilous levels with a mind as relaxed as the tide. Sure, it gets difficult in the long run, but the game’s tranquil pacing doesn’t really stress you out. In a few minutes, you’ll be asking for more droplets to guide rather than throwing your 3DS out of frustration.</p>

<p>For only 4 dollars or less, enjoy a relaxing puzzle experience that requires no hair-pulling emotions and other stress-inducing activities. </p>

<p>It receives a playscore of 7.95 </p>

<h2>5. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/code-name-steam/">Code Name S.T.E.A.M.</a></h2>

<p>From the makers of the Fire Emblem, Intelligent Systems brings new faces to the 3DS' turn-based strategy lineup. Straying from the usual <a href="https://whatoplay.com/3ds/best/jrpg/" title="Best JRPG 3DS Games">JRPG</a> style, their newest IP opts for a more western look. Of course, with their superpowered theme, the cel-shaded art style is totally appropriate. Join the Agents of STEAM as they power through alien-like forces in standard, comic book fashion.</p>

<p>With their oddball cast of characters, hilarity is an expected side-effect. Set in a fictional steampunk London, navigate through their narrative and encounter familiar names--like Abraham, Peter Pan, Tom Sawyer, and more--all intertwined by a great civil war. Cloaked in their wacky suits and voiced by notable pop icons, the game is an absolute joy to unravel. </p>

<p>Memorable as their characters may be, the game has received mixed reviews for its high difficulties and convoluted plot. However, its rewarding mix of action, <a href="https://whatoplay.com/3ds/best/turn-based-strategy/" title="Best Turn-based strategy 3DS Games">turn-based strategy</a>, and utter silliness should be enough to balance the weights. With your goofy characters, defending the earth is never a bore.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 7.97.</p>

<h2>4. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/pocket-card-jockey/">Pocket Card Jockey</a></h2>

<p>Weird doesn't always equal good, but this unexpected hybrid of equine racing and solitaire seems to have hit all the right spots. But, seeing as it's headed by Game Freak the developers of the Pokemon series, it doesn't seem so surprising. Released just last year, the adorable card jockey has left quite a mark on its players thanks to its addicting, strategic gameplay.</p>

<p>Playing as an amateur jockey, your way up the leaderboard begins by mastering the art of solitaire. Using a simplified form of the popular card game, clear the cards on the screen and use the stockpile to get yourself out of the corner. Your success and failure determine your horse's attitude, letting you place horses in the best position for victory or having them run loose on the field. Level up, retire, breed, then do it all over again. </p>

<p>It’s an exciting cycle of enjoyment. Just one more level, and next thing you know, you’ve been playing for hours on end. Simple, fun, and ultimately rewarding.</p>

<p>It receives a playscore of 8.25.</p>


<h2>3. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/stella-glow/">Stella Glow</a></h2>

<p>The fight between good and evil is blurred in this game filled with Witches. Stella Glow introduces a unique gameplay element not commonly found in the JRPG scene: building relationships with your party members.</p>

<p>As far as the story is concerned -- an Evil witch is cursing your entire village -- the most important is how you engage your friends. Your relationships with them will decide how the game progresses and how it ends. It’s as strategic as building impenetrable defenses and attacking the enemy front lines. </p>

<p>Along with his friend Lisette, he must unite the four elemental witches with his extraordinary powers. Fight monsters, explore the world and acquaint yourself with the songs of the witches. </p>

<p>It's the final game to come from the creators of Luminous Arc and it’s a worthy send-off as the company files for bankruptcy. Along with his friend Lisette, he must unite the four elemental witches with his extraordinary powers. Fight monsters, explore the world and acquaint yourself with the songs of the witches. </p>

<p>It receives a playscore of 8.65 </p>

<h2>2. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/shin-megami-tensei-devil-survivor-2-record-breaker/">Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2 Record Breaker</a></h2>

<p>With the success of the Digital Devil and Persona series, the Megami Tensei universe from ATLUS is continuously growing with more and more games. The Devil Survivor series is among its latest spin-offs. Just like your regular Megami Tensei game, follow a group of high-school students in a post-apocalyptic Japan invaded by demons. They work together by summoning their very own demons using their cell phones to save the world of Record Breaker. </p>

<p>This game doubles the entire content from the original Devil Survivor 2 game such as a new female character, fully voiced acting, a harder difficulty setting and a new scenario that takes place during the game’s key moment. </p>

<p>Make difficult choices, go on a demonic killing spree, and collect various demons throughout the game. It has a playscore of 8.82 </p>

<h3>Here are the Runners-up before we reveal the number one:</h3>

<h3>11. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/toki-tori-3d/">Toki Tori 3D</a></h3>
<p>Tickle your brain with the mind-bending <a href="https://whatoplay.com/3ds/best/puzzle/" title="Best Puzzle 3DS Games">puzzles</a> of the world's cutest chicken. Jump around platforms, and experience the definitive Toki Tori game. It has a playscore of 7.78.</p>

<h3>12. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/dillons-rolling-western/">Dillon's Rolling Western</a></h3>
<p>The feisty armadillo's first entrance to the strategic cowboy adventure. Fight against the evil grocks, and help those cows live another day. It has a playscore of 7.73.</p>

<h3>13. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/hey-pikmin/">Hey! PIKMIN</a></h3>
<p>A deviation from the traditional Pikmin game. Go on a <a href="https://whatoplay.com/3ds/best/platformer/" title="Best 3DS Platformer Games">platforming</a> adventure with the color-coded Pikmins in this worthy spinoff. It has a playscore of 7.72.</p>

<h3>14. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-shadow-wars/">Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars</a></h3>
<p>Tom Clancy’s turn-based strategy in the style of the classic XCOM series. Play your roles in battle as Gunners, Snipers, and Medics. It has a playscore of 7.68.</p>

<h3>15. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/the-delusions-of-von-sottendorff-and-his-square-mind/">The Delusions of Von Sottendorff and His Square Mind</a></h3>
<p>One of the 3DS' quirkiest titles, help the titular find his way out his large manor with the power of wit. Packed with interesting visuals and thought-provoking puzzles,It has a playscore of 7.54.</p>

<h3>And the best Strategy Game on the 3DS so far is:</h3>

<h2>1. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/steamworld-heist/">SteamWorld Heist</a></h2>

<p>In this turn-based strategy game from Image & Form, journey across the seven galaxies along with the nebula’s greatest mechanical pirates. Enter a steampunk world populated by sentient automatons. As a band of do-gooding buccaneers, invade a collection of randomly generated ships filled with conniving villains and their clueless minions.</p>

<p>Running off with their treasures won’t be easy though. Enter the sidescrolling battlefield and shoot it out in dynamic turn-based combat. Get into position, take aim, and let your bullets ricochet off walls and unsuspecting foes. Luck isn’t a winner’s weapon, so use your strategic skills to take them down...or upgrade your weapon to make life easier.</p>

<p>Despite its simplicity, it’s ingenious concept has won the hearts of critics and gamers alike. It brings both style and substance to the SteamWorld series, and it receives a playscore of 8.96 </p>

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Top 10 Best 3DS Strategy Games

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<h2>25. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/tomb-raider/">Tomb Raider</a></h2>

  <p>Bust your way out of this mysterious island in Crystal Dynamics’ smooth reboot of the Tomb Raider franchise. Uncover the origin story of her battle scars and insane survival skills.</p> 

<p>Using makeshift tools, find your missing crew members and solve a magical conundrum hidden behind the island’s abnormal weather. Its semi open-world offers so many action sequences that will surely keep your adrenaline pumping.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 8.78</p> 

<h2>24. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/fallout-new-vegas/">Fallout: New Vegas</a></h2> 

  <p>Considered as the best Fallout game ever made. The fourth major title to Bethesda’s Fallout series takes you to the radioactive plains of Nevada. Developed by Obsidian Entertainment, go on a personal journey around the vast wasteland filled with difficult choices, complex morality, and a living breathing <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/rpg/">RPG</a> that really makes you the PLAYER.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 8.79</p>

<h2>23. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/trine-2/">Trine 2</a></h2> 

  <p>A sequel that exceeds <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/trine/">its original</a>. This <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/puzzle/">puzzle game</a> from Frozenbyte takes you to an open-ended masterpiece that will challenge you to make your own choices. Choose from its variety of characters and bask in its gorgeous detailed fantasy world. Follow three heroes as they make their way through a dangerous fairy tale word.</p> 

<p>Aside from the main game, they have massive expansions that bring more juice to the game like the Goblin Expansion and an unlockable Dwarven Caverns.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 8.80</p>

<h2>22. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/super-meat-boy/">Super Meat Boy</a></h2> 

  <p>The definition of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/platformer/">a hardcore platformer</a>. Live the life of a cube-sized creature trying to save his girlfriend, Bandage Girl. Help him reclaim her girlfriend from 300 hazardous obstacles led by Dr. Fetus. Guide him as he escapes terrifying razor blades, brutal traps and epic bosses.</p>

<p>A product of a once simple flash game that turned out great. Rummage every level as it goes increasingly difficult, making every encounter a nightmare for platformer amateurs. Developed by Team Meat, it was lauded for its slick controls, accurate platforming designs, and fun replay value. And not to mention a story so moving, it’d scar you for life.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.81</p> 

<h2>21. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/transistor/">Transistor</a></h2>

  <p>Supergiant’s take on a futuristic cyberpunk world takes into form with its second major installment. After Bastion’s instant success, follow Red in her quest to find her missing voice in a city filled with rogue machinery. Use her Sentient Sword and take out enemies with dazzling colors.</p> 

<p>Throughout this <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/indie/">indie game</a>, get entranced with its striking colors and atmospheric soundtrack. Its combat is as intense as its soundtrack.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.82 </p>

<h2>20. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/hyper-light-drifter/">Hyper Light Drifter</a></h2>

  <p>Another Indie title with a mesmerizing world. From developer Heart Machine, his game takes you to a ruined world where the past meets future. Take a scenic look as every chapter feels like a modern-day painting.</p> 

<p>As a Drifter, your role is to uncover memories and explore its hand-crafted world. Combat is easy to pick up, but it’s difficult to master. Survive by upgrading your weapons and yourself because the enemies are vicious and strange.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 8.83</p> 

<h2>19. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/mushihimesama/">Mushihimesama</a></h2>

<p>Dive into desert landscapes and lush forests, battle against their gigantic Koju bugs, and try your hand against their colorful, hypnotic patterns. With three of their original game modes in full-HD form, it's bullet hell experience you'll keep coming back to. Taking its origins in the PlayStation 2 era of 2005, it’s a classic brought back to life.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.84</p> 

<h2>18. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/this-war-of-mine/">This War Of Mine</a></h2> 

  <p>While most games focus on the battlefields, this <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/survival/">survival game</a> shines a spotlight on the tragic misery of civilian lives. Experience the true horrors of war rearing its ugly head. Play as four characters, trying to survive through weeks of hunger, thirst, and loneliness. You’ll be faced with difficult decisions that will test your moral fiber. Will you die just to let others survive?</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.85</p>

<h2>17. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/terraria/">Terraria</a></h2>

  <p>If you look at it, it feels like <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/minecraft/">Minecraft</a>’s little 2D brother. While similarities do exist, there’s a lot of differences when it comes to the gameplay. Re-Logic's Terraria lets you play at your own pace.</p> 

<p>Go gung-ho and start digging deep into caves guarded by monsters. Or take it easy. Claim your little turf, mine herbs, gather weapons… before taking that grand quest for epic loot and rare items. So start exploring, prepare to fight, and build your own virtual home.</p> 

  <p>It receives a playscore of 8.86</p>

<h2>16. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/bastion/">Bastion</a></h2>

<p>The game that made Supergiant what it is now. Explore a world in ruin after a mysterious Calamity and step into the shoes of a Kid as he embarks on a life-changing quest. Narrated by a seemingly omniscient voice, follow him as he faces off with hostile creatures that roam around its devastated world. With multiple weapons in hand, switch seamlessly and make sure to rebuild what was once lost.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 8.91</p> 

<h2>15. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/torchlight-2/">Torchlight 2</a></h2>

<p>With the startling success of their <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/torchlight/">first title</a>, Runic Games' critically acclaimed action RPG makes a stellar return. Dive into its vibrant world, filled with deadly beasts, rewarding loot, and rich, interactive environment.</p> 

<p>While it has an equally enjoyable <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/multiplayer/">multiplayer mode</a>, its <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/single-player/">single-player</a> experience is just as good with their awesome sidequests and immersive world.</p> 

<p>Like a more colorful Diablo, it receives a playscore of 8.91</p>

<h2>14. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/shovel-knight/">Shovel Knight</a></h2>
  
  <p>Driven with a sense of purpose and the power of love, Yacht Club Games’ iconic platformer excavates the 8-bit nostalgia within you. Be a knight wielding his trusty shovel and save your beloved from an evil kidnapper. Navigate around the mysterious castle and dig your way to find secrets, or smack your enemies in the face.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 8.91</p> 

<h2>13. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/downwell/">Downwell</a></h2>

<p>This classic-style platformer takes you on a dark descent into a mysterious well. A Devolver Digital and Moppin game, dive down into its procedurally generated world equipped with your gun boots. IF that’s not enough, use your trusty weapons to vaporize enemies and collect treasures in its sweet and descending style. The game guarantees that there’s more stuff to do in every fall.</p> 

<p>Go down and down and down because this game receives a playscore of 8.92</p> 

<h2>12. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/pony-island/">Pony Island</a></h2>

  <p>Daniel Mullins strange indie puzzler. Step cautiously into this eerie, metafictional game that is very aware of its existence as a game. While that usually leads to some funny, breaking the fourth wall-type interactions, this game takes the road less traveled--dealing a few bursts of psychological horror with a side of ardent curiosity.</p>

<p>Jump over some hurdles, get to the finish line, earn huge amounts of experience, and find yourself in a spiral of confusion… and despair. We don’t have to say much, we’ll keep you surprised.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 8.93</p> 

<h2>11. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/pac-man-championship-edition-dx-plus/">Pac-Man Championship Edition DX+</a></h2>

  <p>Gear up and return to the circular jaws of our adorable little monster in a classic improvement of its original. Get ready to chomp more ghosts as you pile them up in the most ridiculous ways.</p> 

<p>Beat your friends’ score on the leaderboards and prove them who’s the chomping master. But it doesn’t have to stop there, play around its various new features such as new layouts, courses, and an infernal arcade mode.</p> 

<p>Go Paku-Paku as this game receives a playscore of 8.94</p> 

<h2>10. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/super-hexagon/">Super Hexagon</a></h2>

  <p>Yes, this is action. The fact that you’re constantly moving your fingers in high-speed makes it more than enough. Boost your PC’s volume because this game will have you scrambling through every level. Engage yourself in the adrenaline-pumping action, guiding your arrow around a maze of dizzying hexagons.</p> 

<p>Its minimalist design takes nothing from its fast-paced gameplay. White knuckle your way out of its high-tempo environment that will leave you gasping for air.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 8.96</p> 

<h2>9. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/the-elder-scrolls-v-skyrim/">The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim</a></h2>

  <p>Action and RPG. Todd Howard’s lovechild calls you, again and again, to venture into the beautiful world of Skyrim. Slay dragons, make peace with kingdoms, loot houses, and get smacked by a giant. This 6-year old game may have shown its age, but its continuous Modding and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/open-world/">open-ended adventure</a> delight players in many ways possible.</p> 

<p>BUY THE GAME!!! It receives a playscore of 9.02</p> 

<h2>8. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/metal-gear-solid-v-the-phantom-pain/">Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain</a></h2>
  
<p>Two V games in a row. Experience Metal Gear Solid like no other. Before there were Nanomachines and evil Senators, there was Venom Snake and his vengeance. The fifth major and final entry of the MGS series from Kojima goes open-world and boy, oh, boy it’s amazing. Use your master-crafted tactical espionage skills against your enemies and rebuild your mother base from the ground up.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 9.02</p> 

<h2>7. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/borderlands-2/">Borderlands 2</a></h2> 

  <p>Improving in so many ways compared to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/borderlands/">its original</a>. The <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/first-person-shooter/">open-world fps</a> welcomes you back into the brash, cel-shaded world of Pandora, now packed with a whole new story, and an upgraded class system. Also returning are their stunning visuals and random-generated loot and trademark brand of humor.</p> 

<p>While they've taken a turn to a more dark and gritty narrative, their well-written enemies and side characters are always ready to step in. With tougher enemies, just make sure you have a friend over.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 9.03</p>

<h2>6. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/the-binding-of-isaac-rebirth/">The Binding Of Isaac: Rebirth</a></h2> 

  <p>After the successful flash game, its Steam release breathed new life to this creepy roguelike adventure. Help Isaac escape his deadly fate by sneaking out through his monster-infested basement. Conquer hundreds of dungeons, and fend off creatures with your cowardly tears. Be careful, one wrong move will take you right back to square one.</p> 

<p>From developer Nicalis, it's a game of biblical proportions, known for its challenging rooms, harsh permadeaths, and eerily adorable visuals. It has a playscore of 9.04</p>

<h2>5. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/batman-arkham-city/">Batman Arkham City</a></h2> 

  <p>Some call it the best Arkham game to date. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/developers/rocksteady-studios/">Rocksteady</a>’s second title after <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/batman-arkham-asylum/">Arkham Asylum</a> takes you to the crime-infested streets of Arkham City. Now transformed into a City-Wide Penitentiary, help Batman stop Joker and the other Rogue’s Gallery in a race against time. It’s new open-world element grants you full control of the caped crusader’s fists.</p> <p>It receives a playscore of 9.06</p> 

<h2>4. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/dishonored/">Dishonored</a></h2> 
  
  <p>Bethesda and Arkane Studios’ ultimate stealth-adventure experience. Play as Corvo Attano, a man caught in the wrong place, at the wrong time. Follow his journey as he vindicates himself from a crime he did not commit.</p> 

<p>An FPS game utilizing <a href="https://whatoplay.com/pc/best/stealth/">the gift of stealth</a>, unleash your devastating supernatural powers to exact vengeance on these poor souls or finish the game without a single kill.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 9.08</p> 

<h2>3. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/mark-of-the-ninja/">Mark Of The Ninja</a></h2>
  
<p>Show off your innate agility and vulpine cleverness to outwit foes in every stage in this stealth-based indie platformer from Klei Entertainment. Pay attention to the noise you make, and use the shadows to your advantage. It's a game that rewards you for your intelligent choices, giving you points for bloodless clears as well as your stealthy massacres.</p> 

<p>With their smart mechanics and impressive visuals, Mark of the Ninja is easily one of the most rewarding stealth experiences out there. It has a playscore of 9.17</p>

<h2>2. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/mass-effect-2/">Mass Effect 2</a></h2>

  <p>Before EA killed the <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/mass-effect-andromeda/">latest Mass Effect game</a>, there was the original trilogy from BioWare. But among them lies the best entry of the franchise. Follow Commander Shepard and his friends in a quest to rid the world of the imminent Reaper Invasion.</p> 

<p>The game is greatly improved compared to <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/mass-effect/">the first game</a> especially its choices and the third-person shooting aspect. It’s one of the finest sci-fi games ever created and it receives a playscore of 9.23</p> 

<h2>1. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/the-witcher-3-wild-hunt/">The Witcher III: Wild Hunt</a></h2> 

  <p>It goes to show that don’t need to have guns to make an action game. Geralt of Rivia’s open-world adventure is merely enough. Filled with unforgettable missions and characters so complex, CD Projekt Red’s masterpiece has won the hearts of many people.</p> 

<p>With 2 massive DLC’s that don’t cost much, it adds new flavors to the medieval fantasy world they offer. Unfortunately this is the final chapter of Geralt’s story. But it’s a perfect send-off to our white-haired mutant.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 9.29</p>

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Ranking the best action PC video games so far. These are the highest-rated games currently available on the Windows, Mac, and Linux. 

Top 25 PC Action Games [2017 update]

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<h2>10. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/tom-clancys-ghost-recon-wildlands/">Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands</a></h2>
<p>A responsive <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/best/open-world/">open-world</a> and fun co-op? Ubisoft’s shooter takes you to the god-forsaken Bolivia. A drug-filled country owned by the notorious Santa Blanca Cartel. They spread hate, violence and injustice among their people and your job is to stop them from turning the place into a Narco-State Empire. </p>

<p>As part of the Ghosts, a badass version of the DEA, lead your elite team of hard-hitters and strategists to take them down. Control the land, air or sea and destabilize their operations before they go boom. Plan your means of pissing them off by raiding their outposts and eliminating the hostile threats in third-person action. You have the complete freedom to do what you want in its open-world environment. As long as you have your resources, you’re good to go. </p>

<p>Wildlands’ best feature lies in its cooperative multiplayer. Call 3 of your friends locally or online to hit them where it hurts. Want him to do reconnaissance from afar? Or assign him as your getaway partner? Your choice.</p> 

<p>With its customizable load-outs, beautiful environments, dynamic weather, and intense action, Wildlands received positive acclaim. However, it’s server issues, repetitive gameplay and replay value poses as a concern for most players.</p> 

<p>It receives a playscore of 8.11.</p> 



<h2>9. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/tom-clancys-rainbow-six-siege/">Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege</a>.</h2>
<p>If Tom Clancy’s latest Ghost Recon game lets you take down drug empires, Rainbow Six’s latest game does the busting in high-stakes environmental destruction and cooperative fun. It’s the eleventh entry of the famed Rainbow Six series after the untimely cancellation of Rainbow Six: Patriots. 

Acting as a reboot, this first-person shooter doesn’t involve any single-player story, only a series of single-player missions with little to no narrative. The game’s primary focus is its multiplayer mode. Which, by far, is Rainbow Six’s finest. 

Master the art of destruction, close-quarters combat, tactics, and team play because you’re gonna need them all. As part of a Global Anti-Terrorist group, lay siege to every enemy territory with your wide variety of destructive tools. With over 5 game modes and 11 unique maps, it’s almost impossible to enjoy this game without a friend. Communicate with your allies and fulfill your objectives for that sweet procedural destruction. Praised for its brilliant gameplay design and fun multiplayer options, Siege is a great game to enjoy with friends.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.13. </p>



<h2>8. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/tom-clancys-the-division/">Tom Clancy’s The Division</a></h2>
<p>Three Tom Clancy games in a row? From Drug-stopping soldiers to Anti-Terrorism assaults, this entry from Massive Entertainment takes you to a dystopian New York in the far future. After a terrible smallpox epidemic, follow an elite squadron of soldiers called The Division dedicated to find the mysterious source of the virus. This third-person shooter is brimming with mad delights and post-apocalyptic mayhem. No undead, just insane people. </p>

<p>It mixes roleplaying and shooting in one game. It was met with positive acclaim upon the game’s release. It shares similar elements from Bungie’s Destiny which involves resource-collecting and world-sharing. Some even stated it feels like a shooter version of <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/guild-wars/">Guild Wars</a> and <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/world-of-warcraft/">World of Warcraft</a>. But despite its atmosphere and good praises, the game is marred by server issues and content variety.</p> 

<p>But nevertheless, the game’s main selling point lies in its multiplayer. Go with your squad and enter the Dark Zone, a competitive arena built for intense shooting action. It’s separate from the game’s main story, making it inconsequential to your single-player adventures. Climb the leaderboards and prove your might to the desolate city of New York.</p> 

<p>This game has a playscore of 8.30.</p> 


<h2>7. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/call-of-duty-advanced-warfare/">Call Of Duty: Advanced Warfare</a></h2>
<p>This game ranked number one on our <a href="https://whatoplay.com/xbox-one/best/military-shooter/">Xbox One Military Shooters</a>. Sledgehammer’s first Call of Duty game takes you to the future where Exosuits are a normal thing and Kevin Spacey stealing every scene he’s in. Technology has overcome society and it’s the year 2054. The United States is still the world’s leading superpower but it’s met with heavy resistance from other countries also vying for supremacy. Just your typical war love story. </p>

<p>According to most reviews, the story was the most coherent compared to previous CoD installments. It’s filled with high-stakes action and tense drama. With the addition of the Exosuit, movement is more advanced.  Making players move from one place to another seamlessly and with style. Aside from that, it buffs your character to a tremendous degree.</p>

<p>Yeah, the single-player campaign may be fun but the core feature of the game is in its Multiplayer mode. It’s still similar to the previous CoD titles, but with your badass exosuit, you can unleash your high-tech carnage at your enemies. Additionally, its Zombies mode packs a good undead fun with its own single-player story and co-op mode.</p>  

<p>It has a playscore of 8.36.</p> 


<h2>6. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/sniper-elite-4/">Sniper Elite 4</a></h2>
<p>Nazi-killing couldn’t be more fun in Rebellion’s latest entry. Wartime Italy is slowly consumed by the evil of Fascism. As Karl Fairburne, it is your task to eliminate these vile human beings… one bullet at a time. After the events of the first game, follow him as he leads his band of brothers to restore Italy to its rightful place. </p>

<p>As the latest entry to their award-winning series, it greatly improves on all fronts. With the game’s enhanced verticality, players can now increase the chances of finding the perfect spot of infiltration and stealth. Just customize your loadout and choose from the game’s wide arsenal of juicy World War 2 weapons. </p>

<p>But what sets the Sniper Elite series apart from the other Sniper genres is its iconic X-Ray Kill Cam. Landing the precise shot grants you the satisfaction of watching their internal organs get blown up in spectacular fashion. Just by hearing the sound of skulls cracking, balls bursting and eyes-popping brings out the inner demon in you. </p>

<p>Aside from the gore, players can also team up with a friend in its cooperative campaign and competitive mode. If the solo experience gets boring, let them join your adventures and watch how many heads you can pop.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.38.</p> 



<h2>5. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/cod-black-ops-iii/">Call Of Duty: Black Ops III</a></h2>
<p>The third entry of Call of Duty’s Black Ops series takes you to the year 2065. 40 years after the first game, set your sights in a dark and gritty future where humanity has blurred the lines between man and machine. With powerful weapons at hand, the countries are facing an international cold war. </p>

<p>In terms of gameplay, the signature shooting from the Call of Duty franchise is still present. Multiplayer is also the game’s most loved feature. Same as a cooperative mode. Team up four of your friends in its single-player campaign. Customize them as you see fit and load them out with futuristic gear. Advanced Warfare may have exosuits, but this game has its fair share of momentum-based abilities. </p>

<p>The game was very well-received. It even outsold Advanced Warfare and Ghosts in terms of sales. However, there isn’t much anything new offered to the series. As much as the fans loved Treyarch’s dedication, this latest entry doesn’t move the series in terms of scale and grandeur. Nevertheless, it’s a good shooter.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.47.</p> 



<h2>4. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/battlefield-4/">Battlefield 4</a></h2>
<p>It was DICE’s most persistent Battlefield title despite its irritating issues at launch. Building upon the legacy of their previous titles, they upgraded their features and create something new yet familiar. After updates and updates, thousands of players still continue to play the game today.</p> 

<p>Packed with an extremely enjoyable multiplayer mode and jaw-dropping devastation, it was one of the very first games to showcase the true power of the Frostbite 3. Making every well-designed level into a spectacular fire show. Watch towering structures fall into piles of rubbles, exploding vehicles, and heavy artillery coming at you from the distance. It’s just so glorious.</p> 

<p>But amidst the positive acclaim, it was criticized for its lack of single-player elements due to the game’s heavy focus on the multiplayer aspect. It was easily forgivable, considering the multiplayer is so good. </p>

<p>Culminating all the best features of the franchise, it’s undoubtedly one of the greatest Battlefield games yet, with a playscore of 8.52.</p> 



 <h2>3. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/call-of-duty-modern-warfare-remastered/">Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered</a></h2>
<p>Breaking away from its usual World War 2 setting, Infinity Ward returns with their classic characters such as Captain Price and Soap MacTavish in a grueling Civil war. Get caught in a spiral of government conspiracies and military deception because this game brings out a thought-provoking narrative about the horrors of war.</p> 

<p>During Infinite Warfare’s release, players were required to purchase the latest game before grabbing this copy. It bummed fans of the series, considering they don’t actually care about Infinite Warfare. Lucky for them, it’s made available to the public as a Standalone Game just last month.</p> 

<p>As a Remaster done right, you get to see Price’s face in high definition. This version runs at a smooth 60 frames per second with 1080p visuals. On top of that, its enhanced sound and textures make it feel like a completely new game. </p>

<p>Everybody loves Modern Warfare, and we can’t forget the memorable story and characters. We’re glad they did justice to this remaster. It has a playscore of 8.55. </p>

<h2>2. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/battlefield-1/">Battlefield 1</a></h2>
<p>Unchronological titles aside. Don’t let it fool you. This is the latest Battlefield game that takes you back to the dawn of war. Experience World War 1 at its peak and step inside warplanes, zeppelins, trenches, tanks and more. </p>

<p>Its single-player campaign packs a lot of fun. Follow through six different chapters from various character perspectives. Watch how their story unfolds in different locations around the world. It may not offer a ton of surprises in its story, but we all know DICE isn’t known for its single-player experience. </p>

<p>The game’s biggest improvement to this entry is it is multiplayer. Gather your squad and set the battlefield ablaze in its various multiplayer modes: Conquest, Domination, Rush and more. Not to mention you can play as a Pigeon!</p>

<p>The game’s World War 1 setting is refreshing to some players. Critics and gamers loved the game for its intense action experience. Making you feel like you’re in the middle of a warzone.</p> 

<p>It has a playscore of 8.81.</p>


<p>Here are the runners-up before we reveal the number one:</p>

<p>11. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/sniper-elite-3-ultimate-edition/">Sniper Elite III Ultimate Edition</a>. Hunt some Nazi's and save Winston Churchill, along with the renowned Afrika Corps. Packed with some of the best DLC's, it has a playscore of 8.09.</p>
<p>12. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/battlefield-hardline/">Battlefield Hardline</a>. Visceral Game's venture away from military action and into the dangerous world of crime. It has a playscore of 7.93.</p>
<p>13. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/call-of-duty-infinite-warfare/">Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare</a>. Play your role in this bizarre shooting experience, with outerspace, zero-gravity, and zombies. It has a playscore of 7.65.</p>
<p>14. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/sniper-elite-3/">Sniper Elite III</a>. Set off to the vast dunes of North Africa, and use stealth to stalk some Nazi prey, and kill them in signature gruesome ways. It has a playscore of 7.58.</p>
<p>15. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/games/cod-ghosts/">Call of Duty: Ghosts</a>. Call of Duty: Ghosts. Take part in a struggle for freedom and survival in a nation crippled by war. It has a playscore of 7.32.</p>


<h2>1. <a href="https://whatoplay.com/ps4/titanfall-2/">Titanfall 2</a></h2>
<p>Gear up and step into the battlefield in a cacophony of clanking metal and beeping giants in this second entry to Respawn Entertainment’s colossal franchise. The game introduces new gameplay elements and awesome weapons at your arsenal for even more exhilarating destruction. Its parkour elements were refined and simplified to cater the beginners. </p>

<p>Perhaps the biggest appeal to this game is its Single Player Campaign. Dive into the life of a former operative fighting his way to survival with the help of his loyal Titan. It was praised for its writing and execution, calling it a nice segue to its exhilarating multiplayer action. </p>

<p>But among all that, Titanfall 2 excels in its multiplayer mode. With more Titans to choose from, bask in the futuristic mayhem. Choose from among its various modes and dive into the battlefield. Grapple away from great distances, slide, wall-run, throw a grenade and call your mech from the skies, it just doesn’t get any better than that. </p>

<p>An underrated gem, Titanfall 2 receives a playscore of 8.87.</p>

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Ranking of the top-rated military shooting video games released on the Sony PlayStation 4 console.

Feliciano Mondigo III