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For almost two decades, one of the strongest genres in gaming has been the FPS, also known as First-Person Shooter. The Call of Duty franchise and Battlefield are two of the most popular examples of this type of game. This particular genre is direct, fast-paced, always fun to play, and easy to get into. There are many great titles that have become some of the best examples of the genre.
Many mix realism with a few sci-fi touches to make things more interesting. Great examples of experimentation with the genre are the Crysis games or the spectacular mix of horror and action found in F.E.A.R. In this list, you’ll find the best FPS games to play in 2026.
You can also discover some rhythm games that are particularly great to play this year, with excellent titles like Metal: Hellsinger or the fantastic Beat Saber. These games are all about timing and getting in the zone, enjoying the music, and having the best time possible while achieving the highest score you can.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4
While the latest CoD was very disappointing for fans, referring to Black Ops 7, the other saga, Modern Warfare, has come to make things right. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 not only has one of the best campaigns in the series, but, as always, it also has a great multiplayer mode where you can enjoy hours of quick matches and prestige your weapons.
It also has the DMZ mode, which has been completely revamped to offer a great gaming experience on the giant Hajin map. This particular mode has story missions, dynamic objectives, and the possibility of encountering real players at any moment, which will make things very difficult for you. This game can guarantee hours and hours of gaming without a break.
- Release Date: October 23rd, 2026.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
- Developer: Beenox, Infinity Ward, Digital Legends, Activision Shanghai, Raven Software, Treyarch, Sledgehammer Games, High Moon Studios.
- You Should Play: When you feel the urge to blow off some steam after a long day.
- Copies Sold: No numbers yet.
Halo: Campaign Evolved
If you want to experience the adventures of Master Chief like never before, this is your chance. Halo: Campaign Evolved is not just a simple remake of the original game; it improves every single visual aspect like never before, making excellent use of the powerful hardware of current-generation consoles.
The people at Halo Studios have done an outstanding job remaking the faces of the main characters, showing how important it is to give every character a soul and create a deeper sense of nostalgia. This title will offer longtime fans a new way to relive the first and greatest journey of Master Chief and Cortana.
- Release Date: July 28th, 2026.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
- Developer: Halo Studios.
- You Should Play: When you need to listen to one of the best soundtracks in the history of gaming.
- Copies Sold: As of November 2026, 1.2 million.
Valor Mortis
Putting Valor Mortis on this list is almost like cheating because this particular game is not only a classic FPS; it is also a complete Soulslike, with everything that entails. One More Level made a complete 180-degree turn. The studio continues to make great FPS games, but it has also created a solid Soulslike experience with a combination nobody was expecting. This game takes place during an alternate version of the Napoleonic Wars, where everything changed with the arrival of a strange disease or virus called the Crimson Plague.
This game puts you in the shoes of William, a resurrected soldier who finds himself in the middle of an army infected with this strange plague. All his former brothers in arms are now enemies. He has also gained some strange powers that will turn him into a powerful being who needs to discover what is happening. The game has received amazing reviews, including from ourselves, and has become the most solid work from this studio to date.
- Release Date: October 13th, 2026.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
- Developer: One More Level.
- You Should Play: When you want to fight for the freedom of your country against all odds.
- Copies Sold: No numbers yet.
Wardogs
This recently launched game goes for a more classic, simulation-like combat experience, where you and your group of mercenaries have to control a specific area for the best possible reward. Three teams go all in to capture the zone, and loot is everything. You need better gear, but you can always wait and loot another player to scavenge better equipment.
The other great mechanic, besides the standard FPS gameplay, is that you can build a giant weapon with your team. This can give you the edge in a match. The goal is to be the first team to reach 100 points to win. There are tons of vehicles, tanks, LTVs, helicopters, and everything you can imagine to help your team win control of the zone.
- Release Date: September 10th, 2026.
- Platforms: PC.
- Developer: Bulkhead.
- You Should Play: When you want to destroy your opponents with the biggest weapon possible.
- Copies Sold: As of November 2026, 3 million.
Hunt: Showdown 1896
Set in a swamp with a New Orleans atmosphere, this FPS is completely original compared to other current games. Hunt: Showdown 1896 has almost seven years of uninterrupted content, even after a complete overhaul of its graphics engine. This game pits three players against other roaming players on the map, as well as NPCs and bosses that will offer the best rewards.
Enemies can come from anywhere, so you need to move quietly and complete the objectives to win the match without losing any of your teammates. The weapons are amazing, powerful, and great-looking. There is a Battle Pass and events almost every month, along with an active community ready to welcome you with open arms.
- Release Date: August 27th, 2019.
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, and PC.
- Developer: Crytek.
- You Should Play: When you want to hunt mystical creatures with your Remington revolver.
- Copies Sold: As of November 2026, 7.9 million.
Battlefield 6
After the rocky launch EA had with Battlefield 2042, the game was not well received at all. After a while, the studio managed to make it work, and the players stuck around. However, everything improved with the release of Battlefield 6, a complete return to the basics that made things work so well. This game has gigantic maps, tons of players at the same time, and a wide variety of weapons and classes to choose from.
The personality of the franchise is perfectly maintained in this iteration. Full-scale war simulation combat is everywhere. The main objective is to get more kills than the opposing team and capture more areas at the same time to win the match. The realism is intact, and the gameplay feels polished and better than ever.
- Release Date: October 10th, 2025.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
- Developer: Battlefield Studios.
- You Should Play: When you feel the need to experience a full-scale war with your friends.
- Copies Sold: As of November 2026, 20 million.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
After more than ten years, the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise is back and better than ever. The survivors of the Ukrainian war at GSC Game World went above and beyond to offer a new way to explore the Zone. This is an alternative way to see and experience the nuclear disaster of Chornobyl. This new game takes place several years after the events of the first game, with a new protagonist and a renewed Zone to explore and uncover the mysteries left behind by the nuclear catastrophe.
This new game comes with a different difficulty curve, which was already very steep in the first game, as well as new weapons, new mutants, and much more. The story revolves around a mysterious group that forces you to decide which path to take to recover your freedom from the Zone. One of the best shooters of the last couple of years. We loved it when we reviewed it.
- Release Date: November 20th, 2024.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
- Developer: GSC Game World.
- You Should Play: When you want to become a Stalker and roam through a radiation-filled restricted area.
- Copies Sold: As of November 2026, 2.2 million.
RoboCop: Rogue City
The classic cult character has what could be considered the most accurate game ever created based on the world of this cyborg police officer. RoboCop: Rogue City not only makes you feel like this gigantic justice machine, but it also accurately recreates the world of futuristic, crime-filled Detroit. The movements are accurate, and the gameplay and all the action with the classic automatic pistol make this game a true cult title.
This FPS is solid from every angle and respects the source material, making it the perfect homage to the mechanical police officer that is Murphy. RoboCop: Rogue City is a single-player experience that is amazingly fun and extra gritty, just like the first movie was back in the eighties. Teyon did a perfect job adapting this dystopian future.
- Release Date: November 2nd, 2023.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and PC.
- Developer: Teyon.
- You Should Play: When you want to deliver justice in the most severe way possible.
- Copies Sold: As of November 2026, 1.2 million.
Special Mention – Resident Evil: Requiem
While this particular Capcom game from its most popular franchise is a mix of first- and third-person shooting, it deserves to be mentioned as one of the most solid games in the franchise in at least the last couple of years. Leon is back and sexier than ever, and the gameplay is very well done, with amazing weapons and frightening enemies all over the place. This particular Resident Evil has two protagonists. However, the most important one is always Leon.
The survival horror shines as always, but the action side has nothing to envy from the other great examples on this list. Resident Evil: Requiem makes the most of its FPS elements and creates a horror atmosphere that leaves you paranoid every time you enter a new room, as we said in our review.
- Release Date: February 27th, 2026.
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch 2, and PC.
- Developer: Capcom.
- You Should Play: When you want to save Raccoon City once again and stop a multimillion-dollar company from ruining another big city.
- Copies Sold: As of November 2026, 8.5 million.
FPS Games FAQs
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What are FPS Games?
Any game that features gameplay from the first-person perspective where shooting is also involved? It means you’ll only ever see the gun, maybe your hands and arms, but never your face or body.
What is the most sold FPS Game?
Thanks to its annual releases, and dominance of the genre, the Call of Duty franchise is way ahead of any other franchise of FPS game in terms of sales.
What is the easiest FPS Game?
This depends on the player in question, as every gamer has different skills and abilities, but there’s certainly ‘easier’ fps games out there. Any FPS games that allow difficulty settings to be changed would be a good go-to.
What was the first FPS Game?
Many would say DOOM, but they’d be wrong. It was a game developed in 1973 by school students at the NASA Ames Research Center called Maze War.
