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For years, first-person shooters have pushed the envelope of how video games can create exciting, intense experiences for players. The idea of taking part in your own ridiculous action movie helped make video games an industry worth hundreds of billions, and as the FPS genre has evolved over the years, it’s given rise to some truly standout games. From multiplayer competitive games to immersive VR experiences, they might all be first-person shooters, but they’re often very different from one another.
Below is a list of the best FPS games you can play right now, from all over the map. While there are classics out there that still hold up, like Doom and Half-Life, this list focuses on more modern games that are easy to find, easy to play, and easy to lose yourself in. These are the shooters you should absolutely play, whether you’re looking for deep stories, interesting mechanics, multiplayer mayhem, or a combination of them all. If you’re more interested in what’s on the horizon, check out our look ahead at the most-anticipated shooters of 2025 and beyond.