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Best-rated shooters

Halo: Combat Evolved tops this ranking with 97/100, ahead of Metroid Prime (97/100) and Perfect Dark (97/100). Metacritic critic scores. 210 games ranked.

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1Halo: Combat EvolvedMetascore, Xbox version97/100October 2026Metacritic
2Metroid PrimeMetascore, GameCube version97/100October 2026Metacritic
3Perfect DarkMetascore, Nintendo 64 version (30 reviews)97/100October 2026Metacritic
4BioShockMetascore, Xbox 360 version96/100October 2026Metacritic
5GoldenEye 007Metascore, Nintendo 64 version96/100October 2026Metacritic
6Half-LifeMetascore, PC version96/100October 2026Metacritic
7Half-Life 2Metascore, PC version96/100October 2026Metacritic
8Mass Effect 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version96/100October 2026Metacritic
9Resident Evil 4Metascore, GameCube version96/100October 2026Metacritic
10Uncharted 2: Among ThievesMetascore, PS3 version96/100October 2026Metacritic
11Halo 2Metascore, Xbox95/100October 2026Metacritic
12Portal 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version95/100October 2026Metacritic
13BioShock InfiniteMetascore, PC version94/100October 2026Metacritic
14Call of Duty 4: Modern WarfareMetascore, Xbox 360 version94/100October 2026Metacritic
15Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version94/100October 2026Metacritic
16Gears of WarMetascore, Xbox 360 version (88 reviews)94/100October 2026Metacritic
17Halo 3Metascore, Xbox 360 version94/100October 2026Metacritic
18Metroid Prime RemasteredMetascore, Nintendo Switch version (100 reviews)94/100October 2026Metacritic
19QuakeMetascore, PC version (9 reviews)94/100October 2026Metacritic
20Gears of War 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version93/100October 2026Metacritic
21Half-Life: AlyxMetascore, PC version (78 reviews)93/100October 2026Metacritic
22Mass Effect 3Metascore, Xbox 360 version93/100October 2026Metacritic
23Quake III ArenaMetascore, Dreamcast version93/100October 2026Metacritic
24Uncharted 4: A Thief's EndMetascore, PS4 version93/100October 2026Metacritic
25Medal of HonorMetascore, PlayStation version (17 reviews)92/100October 2026Metacritic
26Team Fortress 2Metascore, PC version92/100October 2026Metacritic
27Uncharted 3: Drake's DeceptionMetascore, PlayStation 392/100October 2026Metacritic
28Unreal TournamentMetascore, PC version (21 reviews)92/100October 2026Metacritic
29CrysisMetascore, PC version91/100October 2026Metacritic
30Gears of War 3Metascore, Xbox 360 version91/100October 2026Metacritic
31Halo: ReachMetascore, Xbox 360 version91/100October 2026Metacritic
32Killzone 2Metascore, PlayStation 3 version (94 reviews)91/100October 2026Metacritic
33OverwatchPC Metascore91/100October 2026Metacritic
34Deus ExMetascore, PC version90/100October 2026Metacritic
35Half-Life 2: Episode TwoMetascore, PC version (21 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
36PortalMetascore, PC version90/100October 2026Metacritic
37Syphon FilterMetascore, PlayStation version (19 reviews)90/100October 2026Metacritic
38Apex LegendsPS4 Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 38 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
39Battlefield 3Metascore, PC version89/100October 2026Metacritic
40Borderlands 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version (59 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
41Call of Duty 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version (65 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
42Dead SpaceMetascore, Xbox 360 (most-reviewed platform)89/100October 2026Metacritic
43Duke Nukem 3DMetascore, PC version89/100October 2026Metacritic
44Far CryMetascore, PC version (72 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
45Left 4 DeadMetascore, Xbox 360 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
46Left 4 Dead 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version (76 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
47Max PayneMetascore, PC version (32 reviews)89/100October 2026Metacritic
48Titanfall 2Metascore, PS4 version89/100October 2026Metacritic
49Battlefield 1Metascore, PC version (54 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
50Battlefield: Bad Company 2Metascore, Xbox 360 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
51Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Metascore, Xbox 360 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
52Counter-Strike 1.6Metascore, PC (original Counter-Strike) version88/100October 2026Metacritic
53Counter-Strike: SourceMetascore, PC version88/100October 2026Metacritic
54DeathloopMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (116 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
55Doom EternalMetascore, PC version88/100October 2026Metacritic
56Far Cry 3Metascore, PC version88/100October 2026Metacritic
57Ratchet & ClankMetascore, PlayStation 2 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
58Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartMetascore, PS5 version88/100October 2026Metacritic
59Return to Castle WolfensteinMetascore, PC version88/100October 2026Metacritic
60Star Fox 64Metascore, Nintendo 64 version (16 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
61The Binding of Isaac: RebirthMetascore, PS4 version (15 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
62Uncharted: Drake's FortuneMetascore, PlayStation 3 version (66 reviews)88/100October 2026Metacritic
63Call of Duty: Black OpsMetascore, Xbox 360 version (89 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
64Half-Life 2: Episode OneMetascore, PC version (61 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
65Halo 4Metascore, Xbox 360 version (87 reviews)87/100October 2026Metacritic
66Halo InfiniteXbox Series X Metascore87/100October 2026Metacritic
67Wolfenstein II: The New ColossusMetascore, PS4 version87/100October 2026Metacritic
68Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max PayneMetascore, PC version (46 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
69Max Payne 3Metascore, Xbox 360 version86/100October 2026Metacritic
70PUBG: BattlegroundsMetascore, PC version86/100October 2026Metacritic
71Resistance: Fall of ManMetascore, PlayStation 3 version (70 reviews)86/100October 2026Metacritic
72ReturnalMetascore, PlayStation 5 version86/100October 2026Metacritic
73Deep Rock GalacticMetascore, PC version85/100October 2026Metacritic
74Destiny 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version85/100October 2026Metacritic
75Doom (2016)PS4 Metascore85/100October 2026Metacritic
76Far Cry 4Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (83 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
77Halo: The Master Chief CollectionMetascore, Xbox One version (69 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
78Ratchet & Clank (2016)Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (103 reviews)85/100October 2026Metacritic
79Risk of Rain 2Metascore, PC version85/100October 2026Metacritic
80Black MesaMetascore, PC version (26 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
81Borderlands Game of the YearMetascore, Xbox 360 (base game) version84/100October 2026Metacritic
82Call of Duty: World at WarMetascore, Xbox 360 version (84 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
83Gears of War 4Metascore, Xbox One version (103 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
84Gears 5Metascore, Xbox One version84/100October 2026Metacritic
85Halo 5: GuardiansMetascore, Xbox One version84/100October 2026Metacritic
86PlanetSide 2Metascore, PC version (42 reviews)84/100October 2026Metacritic
87Resident Evil VillageMetascore, PlayStation 5 version84/100October 2026Metacritic
88The Binding of IsaacMetascore, PC version84/100October 2026Metacritic
89Battlefield 6PS5 Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 74 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
90Call of Duty: Black Ops 4Metascore, PS4 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
91Call of Duty: Black Ops IIMetascore, Xbox 360 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
92Doom: The Dark AgesMetascore, PS5 version (69 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
93Kid Icarus: UprisingMetascore, Nintendo 3DS version (75 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
94Resident Evil 5Metascore, Xbox 360 version83/100October 2026Metacritic
95Splatoon 2Metascore, Nintendo Switch version83/100October 2026Metacritic
96Splatoon 3Metascore, Nintendo Switch version (115 reviews)83/100October 2026Metacritic
97Call of Duty: Black Ops 6PS5 Metascore82/100October 2026Metacritic
98ControlMetascore, PS4 version82/100October 2026Metacritic
99Counter-Strike 2Metascore, PC version82/100October 2026Metacritic
100Metro ExodusMetascore, PC version (53 reviews)82/100October 2026Metacritic
101PUBG MobileMetascore, iOS version82/100October 2026Metacritic
102S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of ChernobylMetascore, PC version (44 reviews)82/100October 2026Metacritic
103SUPERHOTMetascore, PC version82/100October 2026Metacritic
104The Outer Worlds 2Metascore, Xbox Series X version82/100October 2026Metacritic
105Tom Clancy's The Division 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 (most-reviewed platform)82/100October 2026Metacritic
106Battlefield 4Metascore, PC version81/100October 2026Metacritic
107Battlefield VMetascore, PC version (52 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
108Borderlands 3Metascore, PC version81/100October 2026Metacritic
109Borderlands 4Metascore, PC version (88 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
110Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareMetascore, Xbox One (most-reviewed platform)81/100October 2026Metacritic
111Call of Duty: Black Ops IIIMetascore, PS4 version81/100October 2026Metacritic
112Call of Duty: MobileMetascore, iOS81/100October 2026Metacritic
113Far Cry 5Metascore, PS4 version (83 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
114Hunt: Showdown 1896Metascore, PC version81/100October 2026Metacritic
115Rising Storm 2: VietnamMetascore, PC version (19 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
116SplatoonMetascore, Wii U version (90 reviews)81/100October 2026Metacritic
117Call of Duty: Modern WarfarePS4 Metascore80/100October 2026Metacritic
118Day of Defeat: SourceMetascore, PC version (22 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
119Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2Metascore, Xbox One version (66 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
120Remnant IIMetascore, PC version (71 reviews)80/100October 2026Metacritic
121S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of PripyatMetascore, PC version80/100October 2026Metacritic
122The Darkness IIMetascore, Xbox 360 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
123The FinalsMetascore, PC version80/100October 2026Metacritic
124Tom Clancy's The DivisionMetascore, PS4 version80/100October 2026Metacritic
125ValorantMetascore, PC version80/100October 2026Metacritic
126World of TanksMetascore, PC version80/100October 2026Metacritic
127Apex Legends MobileMetascore, iOS version (15 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
128Call of Duty: WWIIMetascore, PS4 version (83 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
129Call of Duty: WarzoneMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (15 reviews), 2020 Warzone79/100October 2020Metacritic
130Day of DefeatMetascore, PC version (22 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
131Hell Let LooseMetascore, PC version (15 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
132New Pokémon SnapMetascore, Nintendo Switch version79/100October 2026Metacritic
133PAYDAY 2Metascore, PC version (51 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
134PreyMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (76 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
135Ready or NotMetascore, PC version (21 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
136Wolfenstein: The New OrderMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (73 reviews)79/100October 2026Metacritic
137Call of Duty: GhostsMetascore, PS4 version78/100October 2026Metacritic
138FortniteMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (main score)78/100October 2026Metacritic
139GTFOMetascore, PC version (15 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
140Insurgency: SandstormMetascore, PC version (32 reviews)78/100October 2026Metacritic
141Alien SwarmMetascore, PC version (11 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
142Back 4 BloodMetascore, PC version (48 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
143Call of Duty: Infinite WarfareMetascore, PS4 version77/100October 2026Metacritic
144Pokémon SnapMetascore, Nintendo 64 version77/100October 2026Metacritic
145Sanctum 2Metascore, PC version (28 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
146Sniper Elite 4Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (58 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
147Sniper Elite 5Metascore, PlayStation 5 version (60 reviews)77/100October 2026Metacritic
148Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold WarMetascore, PS5 version (38 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
149Call of Duty: Warzone MobileMetascore, iOS (10 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
150Call of Juarez: GunslingerMetascore, Xbox 360 version (36 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
151EvolveMetascore, PS4 version (46 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
152Far Cry PrimalMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (95 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
153LawBreakersMetascore, PC version76/100October 2026Metacritic
154Payday: The HeistMetascore, PC version (17 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
155Red Orchestra 2: Heroes of StalingradMetascore, PC version (49 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
156Spec Ops: The LineMetascore, Xbox 360 version (59 reviews)76/100October 2026Metacritic
157Borderlands: The Pre-SequelMetascore, PC version (55 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
158Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIMetascore, PS5 version75/100October 2026Metacritic
159Killing Floor 2Metascore, PlayStation 4 version (43 reviews)75/100October 2026Metacritic
160Arma 3Metascore, PC version (38 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
161InsurgencyMetascore, PC version74/100October 2026Metacritic
162Marvel RivalsMetascore, PC version74/100October 2026Metacritic
163PaladinsMetascore, PC version (14 reviews)74/100October 2026Metacritic
164Arma 2: Operation ArrowheadMetascore, PC version (29 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
165Call of Duty: VanguardMetascore, PlayStation 5 version73/100October 2026Metacritic
166Escape from TarkovMetascore, PC version73/100October 2026Metacritic
167Far Cry 6Metascore, PlayStation 5 version73/100October 2026Metacritic
168Mafia: The Old CountryMetascore, PC version73/100October 2026Metacritic
169Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six SiegePS4 Metascore (most-reviewed platform, 40 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
170Shadow WarriorMetascore, PC version (50 reviews)73/100October 2026Metacritic
171S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of ChornobylMetascore, PC version73/100October 2026Metacritic
172Avatar: Frontiers of PandoraMetascore, PC version72/100October 2026Metacritic
173Block N LoadMetascore, PC version (10 reviews)72/100October 2026Metacritic
174Brawl StarsMetascore, iOS version72/100October 2026Metacritic
175Killing FloorMetascore, PC version (30 reviews)72/100October 2026Metacritic
176LoadoutMetascore, PC version72/100October 2026Metacritic
177Serious Sam 3: BFEMetascore, PC version (53 reviews)72/100October 2026Metacritic
178Wolfenstein (2009)Metascore, Xbox 360 version (66 reviews)72/100October 2026Metacritic
179Far Cry New DawnMetascore, PlayStation 4 version71/100October 2026Metacritic
180Atomic HeartMetascore, PlayStation 5 version (46 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
181HomefrontMetascore, Xbox 360 version (85 reviews)70/100October 2026Metacritic
182Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon WildlandsMetascore, PS4 version70/100October 2026Metacritic
183Wolfenstein: YoungbloodMetascore, PC version (50 reviews)69/100October 2026Metacritic
184BattlebornMetascore, PS4 version68/100October 2026Metacritic
185Battlefield 2042Metascore, PC version68/100October 2026Metacritic
186Star Wars Battlefront IIMetascore, PS4 version (62 reviews)68/100October 2026Metacritic
187Bright Memory: InfiniteMetascore, PC version67/100October 2026Metacritic
188Sniper Elite V2Metascore, Xbox 360 version (37 reviews)67/100October 2026Metacritic
189XDefiantMetascore, PC (most-reviewed platform)67/100October 2026Metacritic
190Call of Duty: Black Ops 7Metascore, PS5 version66/100October 2026Metacritic
191PAYDAY 3Metascore, PC version (44 reviews)66/100October 2026Metacritic
192The Bureau: XCOM DeclassifiedMetascore, PC version (45 reviews)66/100October 2026Metacritic
193Counter-Strike: Condition ZeroMetascore, PC version (33 reviews)65/100October 2026Metacritic
194DefianceMetascore, PC version (40 reviews)64/100October 2026Metacritic
195Dirty BombMetascore, PC version (8 reviews)63/100October 2026Metacritic
196ConcordMetascore, PS5 version62/100October 2026Metacritic
197Warface: ClutchMetascore, PC (Warface, 2013) version (17 reviews)62/100October 2026Metacritic
198Starship Troopers: ExterminationMetascore, PC version (14 reviews)61/100October 2026Metacritic
199Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice LeagueMetascore, PS5 version60/100October 2026Metacritic
200AnthemMetascore, PC version59/100October 2026Metacritic
201The First DescendantMetascore, PC version57/100October 2026Metacritic
202APB ReloadedMetascore, PC version (12 reviews)56/100October 2026Metacritic
203Call of Duty: Modern Warfare IIIMetascore, PS5 version56/100October 2026Metacritic
204RedfallMetascore, Xbox Series X version56/100October 2026Metacritic
205VerdunMetascore, PlayStation 4 version (19 reviews)56/100October 2026Metacritic
206Bright MemoryMetascore, Xbox Series X version (32 reviews)55/100October 2026Metacritic
207Generation ZeroMetascore, PC version (31 reviews)51/100October 2026Metacritic
208POSTAL 2Metascore, PC version (27 reviews)50/100October 2026Metacritic
209Duke Nukem ForeverMetascore, Xbox 360 (most-reviewed platform)49/100October 2026Metacritic
210Aliens: Colonial MarinesMetascore, Xbox 360 version48/100October 2026Metacritic

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