The best FPS games in 2025

The days of sweating 1v1 fights on Rust or yeeting your friends with an Energy Sword in Valhalla may seem far away in the past, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t any good shooters out there. We’re here to show our picks for the best FPS games around right now, whether it’s fresh talent coming from Sweden or genre veterans delivering fresh takes on old favorites.

Each entry needs to fight for a spot on this list, so you can trust us when we say every game on here is worthy of your time. Better yet, we’re even telling you how well it runs on Steam Deck, Asus ROG Ally, Nintendo Switch, or your mobile.

The best FPS games are:

1. The Finals

Embark Studios may only have two games in its roster, but its debut release is deserving of a prime spot on this list. The Finals is unlike any other shooter around, and that’s just a fact – at least to us, anyway. Set over 70 years into the future, society competes in a virtual reality game show, where stealing Vaults and protecting Cash Out stations is a competitive sport for the world to enjoy. With the best of the best coming to join the competition, one question remains: will you reach The Finals?

With former EA DICE talent helming the action, you can expect a tinge of Battlefield flavor in the game’s gunplay, backed by the gorgeous eye for dazzling visuals seen in Mirror’s Edge. But make no mistake, The Finals is very much its own thing. That’s largely helped by the game’s incredible destruction physics, making pretty much every map susceptible to damage. You can reshape the map as you see fit, breaking down entire structures, walls, cranes, and more to get the advantage on your enemy. No match is the same.

Alongside some of the slickest cosmetics in any FPS game on the market, your personal contestant is more than just a skin, but a true expression of yourself in the arena. Whether you’re a giant The Matrix fan or an anime lover, The Finals’ cosmetics let you channel that passion. What’s even more impressive is how well it runs on handheld PCs, as The Finals’ Steam Deck performance is superb.

Play for free: Steam Deck and Windows handhelds

2. Battlefield 6

If you’re pining for a true military-sim experience in an age where Call of Duty has American Dad characters running around, then Battlefield 6 is what you’re looking for. It’s no secret that this series takes its fair share of fumbles, with Battlefield 2042 largely putting off players because of its drastic shift in direction and dodgy launch build. As a result, a lot of groundwork has been done to reclaim what makes Battlefield great. This is the first time a Battlefield game has had four major studios working on it, with Ripple Effect, EA DICE, Criterion Studios, and Motive Studios all pooling resources together.

The game’s campaign is your standard ‘save the world’ affair, with plenty of blockbuster moments to enjoy along the way. However, as we all know, the meat of any Battlefield experience is the multiplayer – and it’s sublime here. Familiar modes such as Conquest and Breakthrough return, with newcomer Escalation putting a fresh spin on conquering enemy territory.

If you dislike 2042’s open-class system, don’t worry, there’s a playlist for closed-class purists, too. Somehow, with a bit of developer magic, Battlefield 6 Asus ROG Ally performance isn’t awful – it’s actually pretty great.

Check prices: Steam Deck and Windows handhelds

3. Destiny Rising

Destiny Rising marks a bold new chapter for Bungie’s long-running series, with NetEase Games taking over the reins on the small screen. After countless expansions and evolving storylines, this installment feels like a clean slate, one that captures the heart of what made Destiny iconic in the first place. There’s the same razor-sharp combat and breathtaking sci-fi backdrops you know the series for, with plenty of dense lore to sink your teeth into.

The Light and Darkness conflict takes center stage, with new planets to explore, powers to master, and enemy factions to dethrone. Despite Bungie having a more hands-off approach here, NetEase tunes everything from ability cooldowns to loot progression, creating a faster and smoother experience that is arguably more enjoyable than the current state of Destiny 2. Our Destiny Rising review justifies that claim, as Kayleigh Partleton says that “Destiny Rising is shaping up to be a good experience for both new and old fans, with it rekindling my love for the series in such a way that I installed Destiny 2 on my PS5 once more.”

Play for free: Android and iOS

4. Metroid Prime Remastered

It’d be silly of us not to include a good old Samus tale on this list. Metroid Prime Remastered joins the trend of remasters and remakes, but don’t be fooled, this isn’t just a cash grab or lazy rehash. Out of all the overhauls of classic games on the market, Metroid Prime Remastered proves this is a generation FPS game, proving that this GameCube classic can stand the test of time. But we get it, you need proof it lives up to that statement, don’t you?

You might not know it, but this game holds a rare score at Pocket Tactics: a full 10/10. Yes, our Metroid Prime Remastered review holds this shooter in extremely high regard. We actually say that “Metroid Prime is one of the best games in action history, and now it gets an upgraded release that sets a new high-water mark for remasters across the industry.” It really is that good, and you’ll be hard-pressed to find anything that comes close to overthrowing it.

Check for prices: Nintendo Switch

5. Delta Force

Delta Force is absolutely one to keep on your radar. Developed by Team Jade, this tactical shooter brings the series roaring back to life with a modern twist that balances grounded realism and large-scale warfare. Built in Unreal Engine 5, it takes everything fans loved about the classic Delta Force games, open maps, strategic freedom, and gritty military ops, and supercharges it for a new generation of players. Yeah, it’s borrowing a lot from Battlefield’s style, but we can forgive it when it’s this decent.

Think of it as the ultimate blend of tactical precision and chaos. You’ve got massive, sandbox-style battlefields with vehicles, helicopters, and coordinated squad play, all wrapped around the Black Hawk Down campaign, a reimagining of the 2003 original. However, you can only play that in the console or PC version of the game. My glowing 9/10 Delta Force review expresses that “with the freedom to tackle skirmishes with a robust arsenal and vehicles to cause chaos in, Team Jade gives us a premium experience that sets a new bar for free-to-play shooters on iPhone and Android.”

Play for free: Android, iOS, and Windows handhelds

6. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 sees Treyarch pulling no punches. After years of experiments and shifting tones, this entry feels like a return to the Black Ops series’ roots: a fast-paced, cinematic thrill ride with loads of twists and turns to uncover. It’s easily the strongest entry in recent Call of Duty history, making up for the woeful duds that came in the form of Modern Warfare 3 or Call of Duty: Vanguard. Set during the early 1990s, Black Ops 6 picks up multiple threads from Black Ops Cold War, with returning characters such as Woods and Adler joining your squad.

Beyond the campaign, multiplayer is genuinely fantastic, with progression tied to every facet of the game. That means you can grind XP in Zombies while ranking up your prestige levels and weapons in the process. You’ll find a mix of classic maps, reimagined favorites, and new arenas designed for chaos. Zombies, meanwhile, might just be the biggest surprise here. Despite some mixed early reception around Liberty Falls, a small-scale map set deep in Americana, Black Ops 6 Zombies manages to retain what makes the mode so fun to sink hours into, while adding a few new mechanics into the mix.

We’re not entirely sure all the decisions to do with the Dark Aether Saga are brilliant lore-wise, but it tees up an intriguing premise for where Black Ops 7 can take it next. If anything, Zombies is worth playing for the Easter Egg quests, with Terminus particularly standing out as a real highlight. And yes, there’s even a way to get Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 Steam Deck action on the go.

Check prices: Steam Deck and Windows handhelds

7. I Am Your Beast

I Am Your Beast is one of the greatest shooters you’ve never heard of. Developed by Strange Scaffold, the studio behind El Paso, Elsewhere, this game takes the over-the-top energy of classic 1980s action flicks and cranks it into something brutal, stylish, and utterly chaotic. You play as a retired government assassin dragged back into the field, and what follows is a violent ballet of bullets, blood, and vengeance. Throw in some dark humor, and it’s a wicked time.

There’s even an I Am Your Beast iPhone port, too. Yet, what makes I Am Your Beast stand out isn’t just its violence; it’s how intentional everything feels. Every shot, every movement, every takedown oozes purpose and confidence, backed by a slick comic book art style and a pounding synth score. The gameplay feels like Hotline Miami met Superhot in a fever dream, with fast-paced levels that reward precision and aggression in equal measure. Don’t forget a dash of Mirror’s Edge, too. There’s no hand-holding here, just pure, kinetic intensity that keeps you locked in from the first trigger pull.

Check prices: Steam Deck and Windows handhelds

8. Call of Duty: Mobile

Call of Duty: Mobile continues to prove that you don’t need a console or PC to experience the full Call of Duty thrill. After countless updates, collaborations, and seasonal drops, it’s fair to say that CODM has evolved far beyond a simple mobile spinoff. Each new season brings a fresh wave of content, from new weapons, maps, and limited-time events to farm XP from.

Of course, the gunplay remains fast, fluid, and endlessly satisfying, serving as a testament to how well Activision and TiMi Studios have refined the formula over the years. You can use a controller, too, whether that’s a PlayStation 5 DualSense or a trusty Backbone Pro to get the job done. Whether you’re using it to grind battle royale or climb the multiplayer ladder, there are also Draws to try your hand at, which can reward you with extremely rare weapon skins.

Zombies is here, albeit it’s a much more scaled-down experience. We wish this aspect were a lot stronger, but playing Shi No Numa is still a joy to this day. Who knows, maybe we’ll see a few more maps added to this mode? There’s a lot to like about Call of Duty: Mobile, and in our eyes, this is where the wild crossovers feel like they fit in the best. If you’re thinking of giving it a go, grab some COD Mobile codes before you dive in.

Play for free: Android and iOS

9. Doom Eternal

Something inside awakens when I hear Mick Gordon’s detuned guitars rumble through my speakers in Doom Eternal. It’s a crime that The Only Thing They Fear Is You isn’t on Spotify, but that’s a whole other story. Nevertheless, Doom Eternal is one of the gold standard FPS games you’ll ever play. Bethesda and iD Software bring the hurt again, as the Doom Slayer’s mission to rid the Earth of demonic creatures, parasites, and three gnarly Hell Priests. 60% of the population is wiped out, and it’s up to you to make sure the forces of Hell are thwarted once and for all.

As we note in our Doom Eternal review, iD Software uses its ‘push forward’ combat mentality brilliantly here. Risk vs Reward is very much the bread and butter of Doom Eternal, as it encourages you to play aggressively. That means ripping and tearing anything that gets in your way. Of course, you don’t need to punch or snap enemies all the time. You have access to a giant arsenal of weapons, from the classic BFG 9000 to an incredible sword that gives us chills thinking about it.

Check prices: Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, and Windows handhelds

New FPS Games

There’s more to be excited about, though. We’re always giving our lists of the new Switch games, new mobile games, and the best Steam Deck games fresh entries. Of course, you FPS games to pop up in there. We’re really looking forward to Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, Nintendo’s long-awaited sequel. Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 could be good, but is it enough to take away Battlefield 6’s thunder? We’ll have to see. There’s also Crossfire Legends and Valorant Mobile, which we hope to play soon.

That wraps up our top picks for the best FPS games. Fancy a break from shooting things? Go on a different adventure with our lis of the best RPGs, or guides to the best Steam Deck games and the best mobile games, too.