1. WRATH: Aeon Of Ruin
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S — PS4 — Xbox One — Switch
A shooter built for the fans of Quake and old-school DOOM. WRATH looks almost like their retro inspirations. With the modern gameplay additions, we’ll get a faster and more brutal shooting experience. It’s currently on Steam’s Early Access if you want to get a headstart. The full release will launch sometime this Spring.
2. Bloodhound
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S — PS4 — Xbox One
More old-school shooters coming our way. Bloodhound’s familiar trappings of 90s shooting takes us into a nightmare world teeming with cultists. Cleanse the streets with an arsenal of weapons. A free playable prologue is out on Steam if you want to try it out for yourself.
3. Hyenas
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S — PS4 — Xbox One
Extraction shooters are taking over and the loud and zany Hyenas seizes with the spotlight. Taking place in outer space, engage in Zero-G FPS combat. Steal treasure, loot weapons, and one-up the enemy team! It’s like PayDay, but a whole lot crazier.
4. Rise Of The Triad: Ludicrous Edition
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S — PS4 — Xbox One — Switch
A cult classic boomer shooter returns to modern audiences. It may not look as appealing as the shooters nowadays, but it holds a special place in the hearts of many 90s gamers. This Ludicrous Edition expands on the original with accessibility options, new content and online play!
5. Scathe
PS5 — Xbox Series X|S — PS4 — Xbox One
With so many shooters taking place in hell, it’s getting hard to tell which is which. Scathe’s light roguelike elements and bullet-hell gameplay makes it stand on its own. Survive waves and waves of enemies in its convoluted maze-like levels.
6. Sker Ritual
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S — PS4 — Xbox One
If you like cooperative shooters like Call of Duty Zombies or Left 4 Dead 2, then you’ll love Sker Ritual. It’s a spinoff to Maid of Sker, the award-winning survival horror. The story might not be important here, but you can be guaranteed top-notch design--on top of the co-op enjoyment with friends. The Steam Early Access release has been positive so far, it can only get better on full release.
7. XDefiant
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S — PS4 — Xbox One
Ubisoft’s dive into free to play shooters. XDefiant brings together 5 of their IPs into one all out shootout. There are five factions, loosely based on Tom Clancy, Watch Dogs, and Far Cry. And theyl get to duke it out on locations from these IPs too. If you’re a fan of Apex Legends, or Ubisoft’s shooting games, this is worth checking out. No release date yet.
8. Immortals Of Aveum
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S
This game’s announcement trailer took us by surprise. It’s rare to see a mix of fantasy and FPS. The trailer gave us a lot to work with, showing off their impressive cinematics and a glimpse of the spellcasting gameplay. It’s almost like if Skyrim had a baby with Doom. It comes out this July 20!
9. Destiny 2: The Final Shape
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S — PS4 — Xbox One
Bungie’s final expansion to Destiny 2. The Final Shape marks the end of the light and dark saga, bringing our Guardian’s story to an epic conclusion. Expect more weapons and new Raids to experience with your fireteam!
10. Anger Foot
Would you call this a first-person footer? Kidding aside. Anger Foot is a shooter, but aside from blasting enemies with guns, you can take your foot out to lend an extra limb. The demo is out on Steam if you want a slice of the action before release.
11. Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S
CD Projekt Red’s next step for Cyberpunk 2077. This major expansion brings Idris Elba into V and Johnny Silverhand’s story. There’s a whole new layer of political conspiracy, as well as a selection of new weapons and cyberware.
12. Starfield
There’s no way we could forget about this bad boy from Bethesda and Microsoft. Starfield sounds like one of the most ambitious games yet. Who doesn’t love the idea of multiple planets, RPG choices, and hours of first-person gameplay.
13. Judas
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S
Ken Levine’s first game after Bioshock looks promising. Judas takes place in outer space and we can expect to see the hard sci-fi elements that he brought to the Bioshiock universe. Even without Rapture and Colombia, we’ll hopefully still get the imagery and gameplay that we know and love.
14. PayDay 3
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S — PS4 — Xbox One
Everyone’s been waiting for the next Payday. Now we're getting a clearer picture about this sequel. The original crew will be returning, bringing in familiar faces to our crazy heists. It’s coming out within the year!
15. The Finals
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S
A free-to-play shooter for you and your friends. Gather around and join this twisted game show where you fulfill objectives and take down the opposing team. Everything in this game is constantly moving. From swift shootouts, destructible environments, and midair combat.
16. Synapse
A PlayStation VR2 exclusive that turns you into a one man killing machine. Engage in surrealistic shootouts as you mix and match firepower and telekinesis. It’s a complete showcase for the Dualsense grips and PlayStation’s VR tech.
17. Concord
Firewalk Studios’ next game is a PvP multiplayer FPS. With Sony’s backing, it might just be the next big thing. From the short cinematic, it feels like a dynamic shooter you can play with friends. Aside from that, we really don’t know much about it yet. But who knows? It could be Sony’s Halo.
18. Arizona Sunshine 2
We’re not running out of zombie games anytime soon. The sequel to this VR shooter isn’t holding back on the zaniness. Arizona Sunshine 2 continues to poke fun at the undead. It’s not just about shooting them dead, it’s about humiliating them in the most hilarious ways possible.
19. Marathon
PC — PS5 — Xbox Series X|S
Now that Destiny 2 is nearing its end, Bungie sets their sights on a new horizon. Marathon is an extraction shooter that’s rocking that signature Bungie sci-fi style. From elaborately designed guns to barren moons.
20. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
This immersive shooter is finally within our grasp. A playground for anyone who enjoys nuclear wastelands, STALKER 2 takes us once again across the Chornobyl exclusion zone. It will be dangerous, but the variety of weapons and tools will make you fully equipped to deal with its threats.