Best Sniper Elite Games

Sniper Elite sparked a long line of incredible titles that are among the best sniping games out there. Some of the earlier titles may be dated now, but they provide a whole different experience to the more modern entries.

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The franchise has also dabbled in both VR and a line of zombie-themed spin-off games. Both of which show their pedigree to the franchise while providing elements of their own to make them shine. Another element present in all of these games is stealth, with them rewarding players for how long they can remain unseen.

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Sniper Elite

The Title that Started It All

A lot of shooters that were releasing around this time had a big focus on being more arcade-like than realistic. However, the first Sniper Elite game was praised for being a shooter with a focus on realism.

This title was far less punishing compared to future entries, and its stealth elements were far less refined. While it may be shunned by today’s standards, it has seen massive improvements with each entry into a franchise that feels truly special.

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Sniper Elite VR

Provides a New Sniping Perspective

Sniper Elite VR

Systems

Released

July 8, 2021

OpenCritic Rating

Fair

VR gaming gathers more players with each passing year thanks to a constant stream of improvements and flashier titles. Sniper Elite VR adds a whole new dimension of satisfaction to following bullets with the X-Ray Kill Cam.

It is hard to explain just how immersive and engaging VR truly is for someone who has never tried one of the many VR headsets out there. However, fans of the Sniper Elite franchise will not be disappointed, as this is not some gimmick title and has one of the longest campaigns among VR games.

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Zombie Army Trilogy

Ominous Zombie-Themed Spin-off

There were several zombie-themed spin-off titles for this franchise. These included Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army and Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2. Both of these titles would later be released as part of a trilogy bundle, including a never-before-released third game.

Players should not assume this is just some “Zombie Mode,” as these games have full-length campaigns complete with co-op. Zombie Army Trilogy features all the strategic elements that one would expect from a Sniper Elite game, meaning these are zombie games that don’t focus on just horror.

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Sniper Elite V2: Remastered

Still Worth Playing After All This Time

Sniper Elite V2 gets its name from V-2 rockets, which is appropriate with this game being set in Russia. This game received remastered versions for the PS3 and PS4 consoles, and it provides a more linear and episodic feel compared to later installments.

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The gameplay is also slightly more arcade-like, such as being able to relentlessly fire the M1 Carbine above an enemy’s head to get X-ray kills — meaning the quantity of bullets can make up for the quality of a shot.

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Sniper Elite 3

Changed The Formula For Future Titles

The third mainline entry in the franchise takes the player to the heart of Africa. This would also make a lot of changes to the franchise, such as having missions be held in much larger areas that players can freely explore.

Sniper Elite V2 relied on specific moments to get exceptionally long shots, but larger areas mean players are free to mark targets to test just how far they can be before taking them out.

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Zombie Army 4: Dead War

Fight Through Hordes of Zombies at Any Range

This may very well be the best of the Zombie Army spin-off games. The story is a real treat to play thanks to a blend of adrenaline-fueled action — as well as a ludicrously bizarre story. While the mainline games are incredibly fun in their own way, they can be enjoyed to their fullest as a single-player experience.

Zombie Army 4: Dead War, however, is at its best when played with friends. There is a sense of pure camaraderie to having each other’s backs and when celebrating victory together.

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Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior

One of the Best VR Sniping Experiences

• Developer: Rebellion Development
• Release Date: November 30, 2023
• Platforms: Meta Quest 2, Meta Quest 3, and Meta Quest Pro

Rebellion Developments second shot at bringing the franchise to VR comes in the form of Sniper Elite VR: Winter Warrior. This includes a whole new set of missions, along with the same great gameplay that was used for the original Sniper Elite VR.

Both titles are more arcade-like compared to other VR games that put a massive focus on immersion. However, players that focus on staying hidden, and picking off enemies from ideal locations will become truly captivated by just how well Sniper Elite can work in the VR setting.

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Sniper Elite: Resistance

More of the Same, and That is Not a Bad Thing

Third-Person Shooter

Action

Adventure

Systems

Released

January 30, 2025

Karl Fairburne is one of the best snipers in video games and is the franchise’s leading protagonist. However, Resistance deviates from this to put the spotlight on Harry Hawker. Both Sniper Elite 5 and Sniper Elite: Resistance take place in France. Both of these games also occur chronologically around the same time.

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Sniper Elite: Resistance does not try to reinvent the game and is pretty much more of the same compared to Sniper Elite 5. However, that is not a bad thing. The game is an utter blast for any fan of Sniper Elite 5, and is even better with a friend. There is a new element in the form of Propaganda missions, taking the role of resistance members completing specific missions. Maps are smaller, and it can feel less like a new game and more like a standalone DLC for players who just played Sniper Elite 5.

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Sniper Elite 4

Fighting through World War 2 in Italy

While Sniper Elite 3 started the larger open areas trend, its environments were wildly different from any of the previous games. Sniper Elite 4 makes a return to more urbanised areas in the form of WW2 Italy.

This gives Sniper Elite 4 a whole different feel to its predecessor while keeping all the elements that Sniper Elite 3 brought to the franchise. Trophy hunters will find a lengthy amount of collectables and side missions to keep them replaying the modest amount of levels.

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Sniper Elite 5

An Almost Perfect Sniper Elite Experience

Systems

Released

May 26, 2022

OpenCritic Rating

Strong

Sniper Elite 5 changes a few things from Sniper Elite 4. In fact, some players may even experience a learning curve to adjust between the two. While past games showed the player’s longest shots for each mission, this one does not. Players that want to play co-op campaigns to see who can get the longest shot for each mission might have a better time with Sniper Elite 4 or Sniper Elite V2: Remastered.

Some of the actions are no longer bound to the buttons they were before, and this can be a little frustrating at first. However, once players adjust to these small changes, they will discover the most polished and satisfying game in the franchise. Locations differ vastly and provide some of the best atmospheres to pan the camera to.