We already published the list of best PS3 games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PS3 shooter games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the PS3 definitely has a great library of shooter games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the PS3 and shooter games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#25. Battlefield 1943
- Release Data: DICE Stockholm/Electronic Arts, 2009
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
All in all, Battlefield 1943 is an impressive package.
However, you won’t find anything new in terms of gameplay, but the Battlefield formula remains a lot of fun today.
In the end, this is a streamlined game that does one thing and does it well: multiplayer battles.
#24. Max Payne 3
- Release Data: Rockstar Games, 2012
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Third-Person » Arcade
There are plenty of games which are celebrated for their gameplay but lack anything in way of story or character.
Max Payne 3 is a different type of proposition.
The gameplay is simple yet satisfying, but it’s entirely in the service of a strong narrative.
#23. Unreal Tournament III
- Release Data: Epic Games/Midway, 2007
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
What’s most impressive about Unreal Tournament 3 on the PS3 is how at-home it feels on the platform.
The visuals look great and keep up splendidly, and the action is intense and satisfying.
Even with other fantastic games at your disposal, Unreal Tournament III is worth playing for anyone who likes to shoot guns in video games.
#22. Killzone 3
- Release Data: Guerrilla/SCEE, 2011
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Along with its fun multiplayer, Killzone 3 is so enjoyable because it’s not just a shooter, it’s an experience.
This may not be the best game on the PS3, but it’s a fantastic option for shooter fans, and the type of title that non-PS3 owners are sure to envy.
#21. Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2
- Release Data: Red Storm Entertainment/Ubisoft, 2007
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Tactical
If you own a PS3 and haven’t played Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 before, you owe it to yourself to pick the title up.
The controls are easy to get into, the graphics look great, and there’s a load of multiplayer options.
#20. Resistance: Fall of Man
- Release Data: Insomniac Games/SCEA, 2006
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Epic boss battles, ever-changing scenery, addictive weaponry, and a unique thematic are just a few of the reasons Resistance stands out.
But above all else, it’s the multiplayer elements that truly ascend this one to the next level.
So, if you consider yourself a fan of first-person shooters, then you really need to give Resistance: Fall of Man a shot.
#19. Red Faction: Guerrilla
- Release Data: Volition Inc./THQ, 2009
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Third-Person » Arcade
Red Faction: Guerrilla mixes a long and involving single-player campaign with a fun and satisfying multiplayer segment, with both adding up to a game that proves that a little chaos can be a positive thing.
While the game may not do everything right, it’s your best bet for free-form demolition and unpretentious entertainment.
#18. Resistance 2
- Release Data: Insomniac Games/SCEA, 2008
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
This sequel to Resistance: Fall of Man has an exhilarating single-player campaign, a bonus cooperative campaign, and some awesome multiplayer to boot.
The gameplay has received some modern changes, including limited carrying capacity and regenerative health.
Everything about this sequel is bigger and better than the original, so check it out if you haven’t.
#17. BioShock 2
- Release Data: 2K Marin/2K Games, 2010
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
It’s going to be a familiar experience for anyone that played the original, but BioShock 2‘s improvements to gameplay and its more focused storyline make for a game that’s more playable and easier to digest.
It’s a game in which story, setting, and gameplay are expertly blended to create an experience that’s as thought-provoking as it is entertaining.
#16. PixelJunk Shooter
- Release Data: Q-Games/SCEE, 2009
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Top-Down
This fantastic indie game provides excellent arcade shooting action that you can enjoy with a friend.
The game is split up into three episodes with five levels each, and every episode has an exciting boss fight to complete.
With easy controls and fun action, this is a great pick for quick play sessions.
#15. Borderlands: The Secret Armory of General Knoxx
- Release Data: Gearbox Software/2K Games, 2010
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
If you loved the main Borderlands game, this expansion pack gives you even more great gameplay.
Players will journey to a brand new area and take on General Knoxx and his endless army of goons.
There are brand new weapons to use, a higher player level to reach, and plenty of exciting new quests.
#14. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
- Release Data: Infinity Ward/Activision, 2011
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Like other Call of Duty games, Modern Warfare 3 is jam-packed with an excellent mixture of game modes.
The gunplay is tight and responsive, making each battle memorable and engaging.
And players can enjoy a lengthy single-player campaign or take on cooperative challenges with a friend.
If you’re a fan of Call of Duty, this is one of the best.
#13. Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Release Data: Treyarch/Activision, 2010
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Call of Duty: Black Ops is a great overall package that has a ton of content to enjoy.
Whether it’s the lengthy campaign, the addictive multiplayer, or the intense Zombies mode, this shooter has something for everyone.
Overall, it lives up to the top-notch pedigree that the series has earned, giving players an awesome shooter to enjoy.
#12. Battlefield: Bad Company 2 Vietnam
- Release Data: EA DICE/EA Games, 2010
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
This Vietnam War-themed map pack for one of the most popular PS3 shooters brings in new weapons, maps, vehicles, and more.
You’ll enjoy more great Battlefield matches on five new maps, taking you through grueling settings ripe for guerrilla warfare.
If you love the multiplayer in Battlefield: Bad Company 2, this add-on is highly recommended.
#11. Battlefield: Bad Company 2
- Release Data: EA DICE/EA Games, 2010
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
This sequel delivers a satisfying campaign of first-person action, with memorable characters and a great storyline.
You’ll shoot your way through a series of exciting missions, containing various objectives that focus on using your squad.
Overall, this shooter offers countless hours of engaging entertainment and is a must-play for any fan of modern warfare shooters.
#10. Dead Space
- Release Data: EA Redwood Shores/EA Games, 2008
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Third-Person » Arcade
Few games are able to drum up the kind of dread and fear that this horror game does.
As you explore the abandoned spacecraft, you’ll piece together the mystery behind the distress call, leading you on an intriguing yet terrifying journey.
This is often referred to as one of the scariest games of all time, so it cannot be recommended enough.
#9. Far Cry 3
- Release Data: Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft, 2012
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
This FPS packs an intriguing narrative onto a beautiful and explorable tropical island.
Playing as protagonist Jason Brody, you’ll have to defend yourself from enemies both human and animal with firearms and stealth.
And in an effort to rescue your friends and escape the island, you’ll have to undertake a variety of missions and liberate outposts, killing bandits and securing territory.
#8. Dead Space 2
- Release Data: Visceral Games/Electronic Arts, 2011
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Third-Person » Arcade
This sci-fi horror sequel delivers more gruesome terror, but with a noticeable increase in action.
The setting and environments are much more varied, and there are more intriguing puzzles and intimidating enemies to fight.
Furthermore, you can also play against your friends in the multiplayer mode.
In the end, this is a must-own for any third-person shooter or horror game fan.
#7. Borderlands 2
- Release Data: Gearbox Software/2K Games, 2012
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
This looter-shooter sequel takes everything to the next level, including the environments, quests, and of course, weapons.
As you hop around the planet of Pandora completing quests and earning experience points, you’ll discover countless new guns to try out.
The entire game is playable with up to four players locally, which is why it’s one of the PS3’s best multiplayer games.
#6. Killzone 2
- Release Data: Guerrilla/SCEA, 2009
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
This futuristic shooter blends some awesome graphics with fast and adrenaline-filled gameplay.
Not only that, the class-based gameplay gives the multiplayer a unique spin that’s not found in the story mode.
Regardless of what mode you play, this is a PlayStation 3 exclusive shooter that you should try.
#5. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
- Release Data: Infinity Ward/Activision, 2009
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
This is one of the games that really put the Call of Duty series on the map.
The fantastic campaign has eighteen unique levels, each one packed with thrilling sequences of intense war combat.
Tons of progression systems give you reasons to keep on playing, providing countless hours of quality FPS gameplay.
#4. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
- Release Data: Infinity Ward/Activision, 2007
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Often considered one of gaming’s most thrilling FPS games, this intense title will keep you playing for hours on end.
The immersive story mode is chock-full of intense action and war drama, reeling players in.
Multiple difficulty levels provide some replayability, with the ultra-tough “Veteran” mode reserved for specialists only.
#3. BioShock
- Release Data: Digital Extremes/2K Games, 2008
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
By effortlessly combining invigorating gameplay with an amazing story, this FPS has gained worldwide critical acclaim.
In addition to wielding a variety of weapons, players can use superhuman abilities by consuming potions known as plasmids.
You’ll run around Rapture shooting lightning from your fingertips as you attempt to uncover the unbelievable mysteries that await.
#2. Portal 2
- Release Data: Valve Software, 2011
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Utterly packed with hilarious dialogue and well-constructed brain teasers, this puzzle game is one for the ages.
Like the original game, players must complete a series of puzzles contained inside research labs, progressing through the facility.
Either solo or with a friend, you’ll have an amazing experience as you explore the ruins of Aperture Science.
#1. BioShock Infinite
- Release Data: Irrational Games/2K Games, 2013
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Another excellent entry in the BioShock franchise, this sequel takes players to the cloud city of Columbia.
Here, players must blast their way through the scummy civilians and militia as they attempt to rescue a young girl named Elizabeth.
This amazing FPS will consistently surprise you with its plots twists, neat combat mechanics, and interesting setting.
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