The Best FPS Shooter Games to Play, Solo or With Friends

Quick Picks

• Best overall single-player FPS: Doom Eternal
• Best FPS campaign for newcomers: Titanfall 2
• Best competitive FPS: Counter-Strike 2
• Best large-scale warfare: Battlefield 6
• Best free battle royale: Apex Legends
• Best co-op FPS: Deep Rock Galactic
• Best free browser FPS: Shell Shockers

How We Picked

Our team judged all of these first-person shooter video games on three things:

• Gunplay: how good the weapons feel to aim, fire and reload, which is the heart of any shooter.
• Staying power: whether the game still has an active player base, or a campaign that holds up years after launch.
• Access: price, platforms and how quickly a new player can jump in and have fun.

Every premium pick is a current release or one that's still widely played, and every free pick runs in a browser on Silvergames. We left out yearly series like Call of Duty, since each new release replaces the last, and hero shooters like Overwatch, where abilities matter as much as aim.

FPS Games at a Glance

Game	Best for	Mode	Platforms	Price
Doom Eternal	Fast single-player action	Single-player, multiplayer	PC, PS, Xbox, Switch	$29.99
Titanfall 2	Newcomers	Single-player, multiplayer	PC, PS4, Xbox One	$29.99
Half-Life 2	Story-driven classic	Single-player	PC	$9.99
Metro Exodus	Atmosphere	Single-player	PC, PS, Xbox	$29.99
Counter-Strike 2	Competitive play	Multiplayer	PC	Free
Battlefield 6	Large-scale warfare	Single-player, multiplayer	PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S	$69.99
Rainbow Six Siege X	Tactical teamwork	Multiplayer	PC, PS, Xbox	Free access
Apex Legends	Battle royale	Multiplayer	PC, PS, Xbox, Switch	Free
Halo: The Master Chief Collection	Co-op campaigns	Single-player, co-op, multiplayer	PC, Xbox	$39.99
Deep Rock Galactic	Co-op with friends	Co-op (1 to 4)	PC, PS, Xbox	$29.99
Shell Shockers	Quick fun	Multiplayer	Browser	Free
CS Portable	Counter-Strike in a browser	Single-player, multiplayer	Browser	Free
Combat 5	Military shooting	Multiplayer	Browser	Free
DeadShot.io	Classic modes	Multiplayer	Browser, mobile	Free
Kirka.io	Fast movement	Multiplayer	Browser	Free
War Brokers	Vehicles	Multiplayer	Browser	Free
DOOM I	Retro action	Single-player	Browser	Free
SUPERHOT	Puzzle shooting	Single-player	Browser	Free

Best Single-Player FPS Games

Single-player shooters let you learn aiming, movement and weapon handling at your own pace, with level design and story doing the heavy lifting instead of other players.

1. Doom Eternal: Best Overall Single-Player FPS

• Developer: id Software
• Released: 2020
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
• Mode: Single-player campaign, online multiplayer (Battlemode)
• Price: $29.99

Doom Eternal is the purest action shooter on this list. You play the Doom Slayer, tearing through demons in arenas built around constant motion, and the game rewards aggression at every turn. Glory kills restore health, the chainsaw refills ammo and the flame belch drops armor, so the safest move is almost always to charge in.

Every weapon has a job, and switching between them mid-fight becomes second nature after a few hours. The levels are tightly paced, the boss fights are memorable, and the soundtrack keeps the energy high from start to finish. If you finish it and want more, the 2025 prequel Doom: The Dark Ages swaps the speed for a heavier, shield-based style. It also holds up well on Switch, making it one of the best shooter games for Nintendo Switch.

2. Titanfall 2: Best FPS Campaign for Newcomers

• Developer: Respawn Entertainment
• Released: 2016
• Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
• Mode: Single-player campaign, online multiplayer
• Price: $29.99

Titanfall 2's campaign is short, around six hours, and almost every level introduces a new idea. You play a rifleman who bonds with a giant robot called BT-7274, and the story alternates between fast on-foot sections and heavy mech battles. The time-shifting "Effect and Cause" mission is still one of the most creative levels in any shooter.

The movement is the real draw. Wall-running, sliding and double jumps feel smooth from the first minute, and the campaign teaches them gradually, which makes it a great starting point for anyone new to the genre. It also runs well on older hardware, and it's often heavily discounted.

3. Half-Life 2: Best Classic FPS

• Developer: Valve
• Released: 2004
• Platforms: PC (Steam)
• Mode: Single-player campaign
• Price: $9.99

Half-Life 2 set the standard for story-driven shooters, and it still plays well more than 20 years later. You guide Gordon Freeman through a city under alien occupation, mixing gunfights with physics puzzles, vehicle sections and the Gravity Gun, which lets you launch saw blades, crates and radiators at enemies.

The 20th anniversary update in 2024 bundled Episode One and Episode Two into the base game and added developer commentary, so one purchase now covers the whole story so far. For a newer take on the series, Half-Life: Alyx on PC VR is one of the best VR shooter games available.

4. Metro Exodus: Best Atmospheric FPS

• Developer: 4A Games
• Released: 2019
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Mode: Single-player campaign
• Price: $29.99

Metro Exodus takes the series out of the Moscow tunnels and across post-apocalyptic Russia by train. The journey runs through a mix of linear levels and open sandbox areas, each with its own season, enemies and side stories. Ammo is scarce, gas masks crack and weapons jam, so every fight feels tense.

The crafting system lets you customize guns on the fly, and stealth is often smarter than a loud firefight. The PC Enhanced Edition and the PS5 and Xbox Series X|S versions add full ray tracing, and the Metro series remains one of the best-looking in the genre.

Best Competitive Multiplayer FPS Games

Competitive online multiplayer FPS games pit you against other players, so map knowledge, communication and aim matter more than anything you can unlock.

5. Counter-Strike 2: Best Competitive FPS

• Developer: Valve
• Released: 2023
• Platforms: PC
• Mode: Online multiplayer
• Price: Free-to-play (Prime Status upgrade available)

Counter-Strike 2 is the most played shooter on Steam. Two teams of five trade rounds as terrorists and counter-terrorists, with one side planting a bomb and the other defending or defusing it. You earn money each round and spend it on weapons and gear, so every buy decision shapes the next fight.

Time-to-kill is very low, which means positioning and crosshair placement decide most duels. The Source 2 engine update brought smoke grenades that react to gunfire and explosions, along with refreshed classic maps like Dust II and Mirage. Counter-Strike 2 has a steep learning curve, but it rewards practice more than almost any other shooter.

If you'd rather have abilities on top of the gunplay, Valorant is the free alternative, with the same 5v5 plant-and-defuse rounds and agents who each bring their own skills.

6. Battlefield 6: Best Large-Scale Warfare

• Developer: Battlefield Studios
• Released: 2025
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
• Mode: Single-player campaign, online multiplayer
• Price: $69.99

Battlefield 6 brings the series back to modern combat with large maps, tanks, helicopters and destructible buildings. Conquest and Breakthrough remain the main draws, putting dozens of players on the same battlefield, and you can tear down walls to open new lines of fire.

The four-class system of Assault, Engineer, Support and Recon returns, so even players with average aim can help their squad by reviving, repairing or spotting. A separate free battle royale, Battlefield REDSEC, launched in October 2025 for anyone who wants a taste of the gunplay before buying.

7. Rainbow Six Siege X: Best Tactical FPS

• Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
• Released: 2015 (Siege X update in 2025)
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Mode: Online multiplayer
• Price: Free access; paid editions unlock Ranked and more operators

Rainbow Six Siege is a 5v5 tactical shooter where attackers breach a building and defenders fortify it. Many walls, floors and ceilings can be destroyed, so a round can turn on a single hole blown through a wall at the right moment. Each player picks an operator with a unique gadget, from drones and breaching charges to traps and shields.

The 2025 Siege X update made the game free to start, with Quick Match, Unranked and the 6v6 Dual Front mode open to everyone. Dual Front is only available on PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC, not on PS4 or Xbox One. Ranked and Siege Cup require a paid edition, which also unlocks extra operators. Rainbow Six Siege takes time to learn, but few tactical shooter games reward planning and teamwork as much.

8. Apex Legends: Best Free Battle Royale

• Developer: Respawn Entertainment
• Released: 2019
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
• Mode: Online multiplayer
• Price: Free-to-play

Apex Legends is a battle royale built around squads of three and fast movement. You drop onto a large map, loot weapons and armor, and fight to be the last team standing while the safe zone closes in. Sliding, climbing and zip lines make every fight mobile.

Each Legend has abilities that change how the squad plays, from healing drones to portals and scans that reveal enemies, which gives it a lot in common with hero shooter games like Overwatch. The ping system lets teams call out enemies and loot without a microphone. It's the easiest battle royale to enjoy with strangers, and it costs nothing to start.

Best Co-op FPS Games

Co-op FPS games let you team up with friends against the game itself, which takes the pressure off and makes them a good fit for mixed-skill groups.

9. Halo: The Master Chief Collection: Best Co-op Campaigns

• Developer: Halo Studios (formerly 343 Industries)
• Released: 2014 (PC in 2019 to 2020)
• Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Mode: Single-player and co-op campaigns, online multiplayer
• Price: $39.99

The Master Chief Collection bundles six Halo games in one package: Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2 Anniversary, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST, Halo: Reach and Halo 4. Together they add up to dozens of hours of campaigns, and every one can be played in co-op online.

The Halo multiplayer in this collection is just as deep, with classic maps, custom games and the Forge map editor. PS5 players can start with Halo: Campaign Evolved, the 2026 remake of the first game.

10. Deep Rock Galactic: Best Co-op FPS

• Developer: Ghost Ship Games
• Released: 2020
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
• Mode: Co-op (1 to 4 players)
• Price: $29.99

Deep Rock Galactic sends up to four space dwarves into procedurally generated caves to mine minerals and survive waves of alien bugs. Every class fills a clear role. The Driller digs tunnels, the Engineer builds platforms and turrets, the Gunner sets up zip lines and the Scout lights up the cave with flares.

Since you can dig through almost any surface, no two missions play the same way. The community is famously friendly, the shooting is punchy, and the game holds up well even if you play solo with the robot companion Bosco. Deep Rock Galactic supports crossplay between Xbox and the PC Microsoft Store version.

Best Free FPS Games to Play in Your Browser

These eight free FPS games to play online run in a browser on Silvergames with no download, which makes them ideal for a quick session on a school or work laptop. You can find many more in the FPS games collection.

11. Shell Shockers: Best Free Browser FPS

Shell Shockers is a multiplayer shooter where every player is an egg with a gun. It plays fast, with modes like Free for All, Team Deathmatch and Capture the Spatula. The silly theme hides surprisingly solid shooting, and the simple controls make it easy for players of all ages to pick up.

12. CS Portable: Best Counter-Strike in a Browser

CS Portable recreates the classic Counter-Strike format: pick terrorists or counter-terrorists, plant or defuse the bomb, and buy weapons between rounds. You can add bots in single-player mode to practice. For online servers, plus weapons and maps that unlock as you play, Counter Strike Online brings the famous Dust and Assault maps to the browser.

13. Combat 5: Best Free Military Shooter

Combat 5 is a multiplayer shooter with a Call of Duty feel. You join a room, pick a map and fight in team or free-for-all matches, grabbing machine guns, sniper rifles and grenades scattered around the field.

14. DeadShot.io: Best for Classic Modes

DeadShot.io offers a full set of familiar modes, including Free for All, Team Deathmatch, Hardpoint, Kill Confirmed and Domination. It runs on desktop, mobile and tablet, and registering unlocks daily challenges and the in-game shop.

15. Kirka.io: Best Blocky FPS

Kirka.io is a fast shooter with block graphics, where running, jumping and sliding matter as much as aim. You can play as a guest right away, or register to buy weapons and upgrades and play with friends.

16. War Brokers: Best for Vehicles

War Brokers adds tanks, helicopters and battle trucks to blocky team fights. One team tries to launch a missile while the other stops them, so it's one of the few browser shooters that rewards real teamwork.

17. DOOM I: Best Retro Browser FPS

DOOM I is the first episode of id Software's 1993 classic, playable in a browser. You hunt for the exit in each level while managing ammo, health and armor. When you finish, DOOM II continues the story with a fresh set of levels.

18. SUPERHOT: Best Puzzle Shooter

In SUPERHOT, time moves only when you move. That turns every gunfight into a puzzle, as you plan which enemy to hit first and how to slip between bullets. One hit ends the run, so careful thinking beats fast reflexes.

How to Choose the Right FPS

A few quick questions will narrow the list down:

• How much time do you have? Campaign shooters let you stop whenever you like. A full competitive match in Counter-Strike 2 can last 30 to 45 minutes, while an Apex Legends match usually wraps up in about 20.
• Solo or with friends? Campaigns like Doom Eternal and Titanfall 2 are built for solo play. Deep Rock Galactic and the Halo collection shine with a group.
• What's your budget? Counter-Strike 2, Apex Legends and Rainbow Six Siege X are free to start, and every browser pick on this list costs nothing.
• What hardware do you have? Competitive shooters feel best at high frame rates. If your PC is older, Titanfall 2, Half-Life 2 or a browser shooter will run smoothly.

FAQ: Things to Know About FPS Games

Here are quick answers to the questions players ask most about first-person shooters.

What Is the Best FPS Game for Beginners?

Titanfall 2 is a great first pick, since its campaign teaches movement and shooting step by step. For a free option, Shell Shockers is easy to learn and runs in a browser.

What Is the Best Free FPS Game?

Counter-Strike 2 is the most played free shooter on PC, and Apex Legends is the top free battle royale. On Silvergames, Shell Shockers and Combat 5 are free online shooter games that need no download.

What Does FPS Stand For?

FPS stands for first-person shooter, a game where you see the world through your character's eyes. In third-person shooters, the camera sits behind your character instead.

What Is the Best Single-Player FPS?

Doom Eternal is the best pure action campaign, while Half-Life 2 is the best story-driven classic. Metro Exodus is the pick for atmosphere and survival tension.

How Can I Get Better at FPS Games?

Keep your crosshair at head height where enemies are likely to appear, stop moving before you shoot, and play with headphones so you can hear footsteps. Spend time in casual modes before you try ranked.

Find Your Next Shooter

The best FPS depends on how you like to play. Doom Eternal and Titanfall 2 lead for solo campaigns, Counter-Strike 2 and Rainbow Six Siege X for competitive play, and Deep Rock Galactic for co-op with friends.

If you'd rather jump in right now, any of the eight browser shooters above will load in seconds, and they're all free to play on Silvergames.