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10 Best Wii U Shooter Games of All Time

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Best Wii U Shooter Games of All Time

We already published the list of best Wii U games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best Wii U shooter games of all time.

With amazing titles available, the Wii U definitely has a great library of shooter games.

So, if you’re a fan of both the Wii U 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.

#10. Ice Cream Surfer

Ice Cream Surfer
  • Release Data: Dolores Entertainment, 2014
  • Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Horizontal

Ice Cream Surfer is a fun little shoot ’em up, and is both wonderful to look at and play.

With only six levels, it is a short adventure, but the game is really playable.

And some minor flaws aside, the creativity of the title does shine through.

#9. Sniper Elite V2

Sniper Elite V2
  • Release Data: Rebellion/505 Games, 2013
  • Genre: Action » Shooter » Third-Person » Tactical

While the ground combat and close-up encounters aren’t as tight as you might expect from a common shooter, the sniper gameplay is front and center here, and it’s delivered with top-notch class and authenticity.

And if you don’t care about the multiplayer and DLC options, then Sniper Elite V2 for the Wii U is a great choice.

#8. Call of Duty: Ghosts

Call of Duty: Ghosts
  • Release Data: Treyarch/Activision, 2013
  • Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade

Call of Duty: Ghosts isn’t a reinvention of the franchise, but proves there’s still room for innovation within its existing formula.

Though at the risk of overcomplicating things at times, its robust multiplayer gameplay, surprisingly fun co-op modes, and lengthy, challenging, and varied campaign makes Ghosts one of the best shooter games on the Wii U.

#7. Nano Assault Neo

Nano Assault Neo
  • Release Data: Shin’en, 2012
  • Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Top-Down

Nano Assault Neo is a great game that is a little light on content, but it still packs enough of a punch to keep gamers occupied.

There isn’t a plot to be seen, but the focus here is definitely more on arcade-style high score seeking action, all while looking and sounding great.

#6. Ultratron

Ultratron
  • Release Data: Carbon Games/Curve Digital, 2015
  • Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Top-Down

Overall, Ultratron is a welcomed addition to the Wii U’s library of indie games, even more so considering games in the genre aren’t too common on the platform.

Minor issues aside, this is a great pick-up-and-play title for fans of shooters and even fast-paced action games in general.

#5. Cosmophony

Cosmophony
  • Release Data: Moving Player, 2014
  • Genre: Action » Shooter » Rail

Cosmophony is one of those games that fits in with both bite-sized play sessions and can absorb you into longer ones.

The intense graphics may cause a few deaths until you get used to them, but they serve as a reminder that you need to focus on the task at hand.

#4. XType Plus

XType Plus
  • Release Data: PhobosLab, 2014
  • Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Top-Down

XType Plus is a fun shoot ’em up that will both challenge and excite players.

While the enemies don’t have much variation, the game does make it up with smooth controls and addictive gameplay to boot.

All in all, if you are ready for some high score action then XType Plus will truly delight you.

#3. Affordable Space Adventures

Affordable Space Adventures
  • Release Data: KnapNok Games, 2015
  • Genre: Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Vertical

Playing as an inexperienced space traveler, your ship suddenly crashes on a mysterious planet, leaving you stranded.

While you explore, the ship is constantly self-repairing, occasionally offering new abilities and functionality for the player to take advantage of.

Despite the exploration-heavy nature of the game, Affordable Space Adventures offers an interesting mystery that is fun to unfold as you progress.

#2. Splatoon

Splatoon
  • Release Data: Nintendo, 2015
  • Genre: Action » Shooter » Third-Person » Arcade

Splatoon stands out among other Nintendo franchises, as it is a shooting game that focuses on competitive play.

And unlike other popular competitive shooters, defeating enemy players isn’t your only objective.

Throughout the game’s various modes, you’re also tasked with spreading your team’s ink color across the map, using a variety of fun and interesting weapons to do so.

#1. Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Call of Duty: Black Ops II
  • Release Data: Treyarch/Activision, 2012
  • Genre: Action » Shooter » First-Person » Arcade

The main campaign is one of the only Call of Duty titles to feature multiple endings and branching story options, and its fluctuating timeline provides players with two distinct styles of gunplay.

The Zombies mode is arguably the most popular mode in the game, and Black Ops II refines this mode with more story, variety, and atmosphere than ever before.


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See also: Best 3DS Games & Best Switch Games

Are your favorite games on the list?

Deciding which Wii U shooter game is the best is no doubt a never ending topic, but it’s fun to do!

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