A new hero shooter has hit the scene, and its name is Fragpunk. This fast-paced 5v5 FPS is breaking the rules with its all-new mechanic known as Shard Cards, which affect the outcomes of each match. Just remember that while you get cards to use in battle, so does the other team.
It’s not going to be easy, and it’s going to get frustrating, but it’s going to be hard to put down. Of course, if you need a break after so many matches but are still hungry for more, there’s no need to fret. These games can more than satisfy that urge for more gunplay and action.
10 Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Feel Sorry for The Clean-up Crew
Looking for a team-based shooter with a little more destruction? From the world of Tom Clancy comes Rainbow Six Siege. Instead of just running and gunning, however, it’s about team coordination as you play as either the defenders or attackers. Stand your ground and set up defenses, or start breaking down barriers and blast your way in.
If you’re a complete player who loves high-risk and high-reward matches, Rainbow Six Siege is for you. Featuring a huge reward system loaded with weapons, gadgets, skins, decorations, and more, there’s enough content to attract new players. Though the game has a steep learning curve, you won’t know when to stop once you get into the heat of matches.
9 Hell Let Loose
WWII Combat
If you want a match that feels big, you can’t get bigger than the chaos of war. Set in the trenches of World War II, Hell Let Loose tosses players into a massive map of all-out warfare. Unlike your average multiplayer, Hell Let Loose features matches that can hold up to 100 players!
You read that right. It’s 50 against 50 in a game with over fourteen different classes to choose from. Complete objectives and march onward to achieve victory. Using teamwork and communication will be vital, so make sure to bring friends. And if you’re a fan of WWII games for their archaic weapons, you’ll find a large assortment of guns to play with based on each faction, including vehicles.
8 Overwatch 2
Still Kicking
If you’re after another shooter with a vibrant design and set in an interesting world, this one might be for you. Though its reputation may fluctuate depending on who you ask, Overwatch 2 remains one of the most popular hero shooters around.
With a booming roster of over 43 heroes, each with their own backstory, weapons, and perks, there’s no shortage of whom to pick for each 5v5 match. With its extensive list of characters comes over thirty maps to play in several different game modes. Fight to capture a control point, escort a payload to victory, engage in player-versus-player deathmatches, and more.
7 Apex Legends
Free & Fun
If you want more fun but need to save your cash, you can’t go wrong with a free-to-play game like Apex Legends. From the people that brought players Titanfall comes an online PVP experience with over 26 characters to play as.
Each one comes with a Passive, Tactical, and Ultimate ability to tip the scales of combat in your favor. Along with your abilities comes a large range of weapons, from assault rifles and snipers to shotguns and light machine guns. Even better, every weapon comes with an assortment of attachments to mix and match in order to fit your playstyle.
6 Splitgate
Now You’re Thinking With Portals
It’s free-to-play. It’s fast-paced. It’s Splitgate. Combining the gunplay and rush of Halo’s combat with the mechanics and quick thinking of Portal, Splitgate is for players looking for a more tactical and competitive experience.
Armed with your own wormhole maker, you can create portals just about anywhere on the map, meaning you literally have to think outside the box when playing. Here, it’s not just about the guns, it’s about portal-based combat. Just remember, players can make portals as well, so watch where you step and be ready for surprises. And if you enjoy Splitgate, then be prepared for its sequel that’s coming soon.
5 Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Get Set for A Combat Drop
If it’s competitive multiplayer you’re after, The Master Chief Collection gives you all that and then some, with over six games in one complete package. And you’re not just getting several exceptional campaign stories, you’re also getting their online multiplayer content.
From Halo: Combat Evolved to Halo 4, customize your Spartan or Elite and duke it out with other players in classic head-to-head Team Deathmatch, Capture the Flag, King of the Hill, and more. Or work together and fight to survive in Firefight of Halo Reach or Halo 3: ODST. And if you need a break from it all, dive into the collection of original stories in single-player mode that’s engaging for new and returning fans.
4 PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS
Winner, Winner, Chicken Dinner
Want something more competitive? More in the genre of a battle royale? Well, who can resist the award-winning game PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS? Since it was released back in 2017, the game has still maintained a player base of over a million gamers from around the globe.
Drop into a large open map and fight for survival. Scavenge buildings and locations for gear and weapons. Avoid the red and blue zones of death while competing against other players to be the last one standing in solo mode—or work together as a squad. It sounds simple, but after a few rounds, PUBG can get addictive and intense.
3 Destiny 2
Face The Darkness Together
Maybe you want an online FPS with more of an adventure feel? From the same minds behind the original Halo series comes Destiny 2. Set in a fantastical sci-fi world, create your guardian from three different classes: Hunter, Titan, or Warlock, and prepare to join thousands of other players in the battle against the darkness.
In your own spaceship, venture into space and undertake missions in an expansive story to protect humanity. Of course, along with the abundance of powers and weapon loadouts, Destiny 2 also features tons of competitive game modes to hone your skills and reap the rewards. Even now, the game continues to get support, updates, and has a new expansion coming too.
2 Team Fortress 2
The Mercs Still Got It
It might be one of the oldest games on this list, but you can’t beat the classics like Team Fortress 2. Kept alive by a strong community of fans with new maps and cosmetics, the core of what made TF2 so great still remains. It’s good old-fashioned Red Team versus Blue Team action. With iconic classes about colorful characters with their own unique personalities, weapons, and abilities.
If it wasn’t for TF2, many online shooters might not be here today. It certainly helps that the game functions better than ever, thanks to recent updates against bots and hackers. And with TF2 being free-to-play, there’s no excuse why every PC player hasn’t already tried it.
1 Marvel Rivals
Marvel’s Overwatch
You want more heroes? You can’t beat the comic book heroes of Marvel. Everything players love about hero-based third-person shooters can all be found in Marvel Rivals. Currently standing at over 38 characters, with more likely on the way, the classes are broken down into three roles.
Vanguards act as the tank, Duelists focus on damage outputs, and Strategists fill the role of support. With 6v6 matches, the characters you pick can make for some unique and sometimes game-breaking team compositions. Add in the amazing designs and superb art style, and you have everything you need to understand why Marvel Rivals is a must-play for all fans of competitive shooters.
