Shooter

Lock and Load - The Best Shooter Games Across PC, Console and Mobile

Shooter games are the backbone of competitive gaming and consistently dominate player counts, streaming viewership, and esports prize pools. From the genre-defining impact of DOOM and GoldenEye to the modern dominance of Valorant, Call of Duty, and Battlefield, shooters have been at the center of gaming culture for three decades - and show no signs of slowing down.

The genre divides into distinct categories. First-person shooters like CS2 and Valorant define the tactical end of the spectrum, while Call of Duty and Battlefield dominate the action-focused side. Third-person shooters like Helldivers 2 and Gears of War offer a wider view of the battlefield that changes the tactical calculus significantly. Hero shooters like Overwatch 2 and Marvel Rivals add character abilities and team composition depth on top of gunplay fundamentals.

The tactical shooter sub-genre has seen massive growth. Valorant built one of the world's largest competitive ecosystems from scratch in just a few years. Rainbow Six Siege remains the benchmark for destructible environment tactical play. Meanwhile, extraction shooters like Arc Raiders have emerged as one of the most exciting new formats in the genre. Find the best shooter games of 2026 - FPS, TPS, tactical, hero, and extraction - across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and mobile on GAMES.GG.