We already published the list of best PS4 games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best PS4 shooter games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the PS4 definitely has a great library of shooter games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the PS4 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. Far Cry 5
- Release Data: Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft, 2018
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Far Cry 5 is another wide-open playground with all the necessary ingredients for causing a real chaos: loads of enemies and allies, temperamental wildlife, and plenty of explosions.
Amidst all the insanity it manages to tell a serious story with respectable characters and a powerful ending, though it’s not the most memorable in the series.
#24. Nuclear Throne
- Release Data: Vlambeer, 2015
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Top-Down
Nuclear Throne is an arcade-nostalgia treat and will give you many hours of enjoyable play.
Its delightful characters, fun weapons, and challenging bosses will keep you at bay and will want you to progress further in the game.
Overall, Nuclear Throne is worth getting whether you are an arcade game enthusiast, or a casual gamer looking for an inexpensive thrill.
#23. Call of Duty: Black Ops III
- Release Data: Treyarch/Activision, 2015
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
From its four-player co-op campaign to the brand-new powers and a fleshed-out Zombies mode, Call of Duty: Black Ops III meaningfully pushes the Call of Duty series forward on several fronts.
And even where it doesn’t innovate, it still meets the high bar Call of Duty fans should expect.
#22. Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare
- Release Data: Sledgehammer Games/Activision, 2014
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Cool, futuristic weapons, even faster gameplay, and additional agility make Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare a joy to play.
With a campaign that features several spectacular scenarios and a brilliantly robust and incredible multiplayer offering, the developer has succeeded in crafting a title that feels fresh but familiar.
#21. Destiny 2: Forsaken
- Release Data: Bungie/Activision, 2018
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Forsaken won’t change your mind if you don’t like Destiny. It wasn’t made to.
It was designed with the people who love Destiny in mind, giving them more of exactly what they want.
And if you’ve been curious what this MMO shooter is all about, now is the time to jump on board.
#20. Far Cry 4
- Release Data: Ubisoft Montreal/Ubisoft, 2014
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
While Far Cry 4 doesn’t feel like a major upgrade over its predecessor, the series still manages to retain its crown as the finest open world first-person shooter.
The similarities to the previous game is a little unfortunate, but it’s still a highly recommended title.
#19. Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
- Release Data: Treyarch/Activision, 2018
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Tactical
There will always be those that lament it for the lack of a single player campaign, but what Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 does for its multiplayer experience is nothing less than phenomenal.
Traditional multiplayer has never been better thanks to a few tweaks and additions here and there that elevate the action to a whole new level.
#18. Plants vs Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
- Release Data: PopCap/Electronic Arts, 2016
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Third-Person » Tactical
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2 improves upon its evergreen predecessor by expanding the scope of the title with single player content and new classes and modes.
Popcap has responded to the criticisms pointed at the original release well, and while this isn’t a revolution by any stretch, the format has been precisely designed for intense fun.
#17. Destiny 2
- Release Data: Bungie/Activision, 2017
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Destiny 2 takes the core gameplay of the first game and surrounds it with a more confident, cohesive experience.
This isn’t Destiny reimagined but it is Destiny refined, and while that may not be enough to win over those who were disappointed by the original, it doesn’t change the fact that this is one of the best shooters on PS4.
#16. Battlefield 4
- Release Data: EA DICE/Electronic Arts, 2013
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Regardless of platform, Battlefield 4 multiplayer is a blast and definitely the best reason to return to this franchise or dive in for the first time.
Though the campaign makes strides in the right direction, it remains a sideshow to the main event.
Expansive and exciting, challenging and empowering, Battlefield 4 is a thrilling endeavor on the PS4.
#15. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
- Release Data: Infinity Ward/Activision, 2016
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Tactical
This game remains a legend to be revered for its grounded, focused gameplay that will scratch an itch for anyone longing for simpler, purer shooters.
Modern Warfare Remastered celebrates this legacy with updated visuals and sound that really go above and beyond the call of duty, sprucing up an old title for a more modern version.
#14. Sairento VR
- Release Data: Mixed Realms Pte Ltd/Perpetual, 2019
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Light Gun
While Sairento VR lacks the immersive storytelling, it surpasses its peers in terms of gameplay.
Brought to life with striking neon art style and intuitive controls, Sairento VR delivers an exhilarating, finely tuned combat system that continues to surprise with its complexity and depth.
Sairento on PlayStation VR may not be a big-name title, but it deserves to be.
#13. Assault Android Cactus
- Release Data: Witch Beam, 2016
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Top-Down
Whether you’re playing solo or with friends, the action is solid, and the different variations to the androids make experimentation fun.
The visuals and audio are top-notch, and that’s made more impressive since this title was developed by three people.
Assault Android Cactus is something that should be experienced by anyone who loves action in an almost pure form.
#12. Resogun
- Release Data: XDEV/SCEA, 2013
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Horizontal
With some deceptively simple changes, the developer took a genre nearly as old as videogaming itself and made a tense, challenging, and excellent shooter.
It may be short, but its addictive cycle of horizontal shooter gameplay, great looks, and catchy music make it worth replaying in endless pursuit of that high score on the leaderboard.
#11. DOOM
- Release Data: id Software/Bethesda Softworks, 2016
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
DOOM is an absolutely gory mess that doesn’t hide away from the idea.
At times the story might have something to say but considering that you’re playing as Doom Guy, there’s not much to worry about.
With gorgeous visuals and settings, a myriad of fun, destructive weapons, all with a modern gameplay feel, DOOM is an FPS fans dream.
#10. Destiny: The Taken King
- Release Data: Bungie/Activision, 2015
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
The Taken King brought to life a new section for Destiny, giving players plenty of new lore to enjoy and read up on.
Plenty of new weapons, areas, and bosses were added to the game and the FPS-MMO hybrid just became bigger.
For any Destiny fan, The Taken King gave you everything you could ever want out of a new expansion.
#9. Geometry Wars 3: Dimensions
- Release Data: Lucid Games/Sierra Games, 2014
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Top-Down
Fans of fast-paced action and tricky movement will love this insanely tough sequel.
Across a variety of modes, players reduce enemies to cosmic dust, gaining score multipliers and weapon upgrades.
Also, a standalone cooperative mode is available for both online and local multiplayer, letting your friends jump in the action too.
#8. Apex Legends
- Release Data: Respawn Entertainment/Electronic Arts, 2019
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Tactical
In this fast-paced shooter, squads of three players drop onto a high-tech island, scavenging for gear and weapons as they eliminate other players.
The game is set in the same world as the Titanfall franchise and borrows gameplay features like wall-running, sliding, and gunplay from Titanfall 2 as well.
#7. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
- Release Data: MachineGames/Bethesda Softworks, 2017
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
Wolfenstein is known as the “grandfather” of first-person shooting gaming, as the series pratically invented the genre in the early 90’s.
In this alternate history, Hitler has won the war, and our hero BJ aims to stop the nazi war machine.
Through a mix of stealth and pure action, players will overtake the horrendous nazis and continue BJ’s path of revenge.
#6. Battlefield 1
- Release Data: EA DICE/EA Games, 2016
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Tactical
This entry in the Battlefield series changes things up in the story mode, giving us a unique and interesting experience.
You play through six different self contained stories, each one focusing on a soldier with a different specialty.
And throughout the story, you’ll control tanks, planes, and put your feet on the ground as you repel enemy opposition.
#5. Nex Machina: Death Machine
- Release Data: Housemarque, 2017
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Top-Down
Similar to games like Geometry Wars, Nex Machina delivers colorful and explosive visuals via a flurry of bullets.
You control a ship, simply dodging enemy shots and returning fire.
And like most arcade-like shooters, this game is all about getting the highest score possible.
PS4 players can also compare their scores to PC players, thanks to the cross-platform leaderboards.
#4. Rez Infinite
- Release Data: Enhance Games, 2016
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Rail
This game revives the cult hit Rez, which gained popularity when it first released on the Dreamcast and PlayStation 2.
Besides updating the levels and graphics for the PS4, this game also features virtual reality options.
Players will enjoy the hypnotic visual style and accompanying selection of catchy beats, all while tracking wire-frame enemies and blasting them with style.
#3. Titanfall 2
- Release Data: Respawn Entertainment/Electronic Arts, 2016
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade
While the original Titanfall game was best known for its multiplayer offerings, this sequel amps up the single-player campaign to incredible levels.
The single-player mode has been praised for its fun and exciting controls, snappy shooting mechanics, and overall execution.
Add in a giant robot mech that you can hop in, and you have one of the most impressive shooters ever.
#2. The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
- Release Data: Nicalis, 2014
- Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Top-Down
In this highly replayable action game, players guide Isaac through a series of randomly-generated dungeons, defeating enemies and discovering new items.
As you defeat bosses and explore, you’ll find various power-ups that bestow Isaac with awesome abilities, improve his health, and generally make the game easier.
With hundreds of unlockable items, characters, and enemies, this roguelike title is endlessly entertaining.
#1. Overwatch
- Release Data: Blizzard Entertainment, 2016
- Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Tactical
Responsible for introducing the “hero shooter” genre, Overwatch is as unique as it is successful.
Instead of focusing on weapon load outs and kill counts, this game offers a full roster of characters all with their own weapons and abilities.
Whether you’re teleporting and reversing time as Tracer, or rollerblading and blasting sound waves, the combat is incredibly fun.
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