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Best Shooter games of 2025
The 13 best Shooter games released in 2025, ranked from 1,027 critic and player ratings.
The best Shooter game of 2025 is Death Stranding 2: On The Beach, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2025.
- 13 games are listed on this page, carrying 1,027 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 13
01
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam — with companions by his side — sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?
92
/100
02
C
ARC Raiders
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC. Enlist as a Raider and scavenge the surface to thrive in a desolate world. But beware of the machines. Beware of Raiders preying on others. ARC Raiders blends the tension from extraction shooters with atmospheric settings from the adventure genre. Lurking threats—from deadly machines to other Raiders—create a constant ebb and flow of intensity, where every moment is charged with the thrill of high stakes. Extract valuable loot and explore the unfolding mysteries of a vibrant, lethal world. ARC Raiders supports seamless social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Play with your squad and thrive as a team, or rise in the ranks as a lone ranger.
89
/100
03
Doom: The Dark Ages
A single-player first-person shooter and prequel to Doom (2016). Set in the dark medieval world of Argent D'Nur, players control the Doom Slayer in a grounded, weighty combat style that emphasizes strategic engagements over the acrobatic mobility of previous entries. The game introduces a Shield Saw for blocking and parrying, new melee weapons, and drivable vehicles including a cybernetic dragon and a massive mech. The narrative focuses on the Slayer's origin story with expanded cutscenes and character development.
87
/100
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
Embark on an inspiring mission of human connection beyond the UCA. Sam — with companions by his side — sets out on a new journey to save humanity from extinction. Join them as they traverse a world beset by otherworldly enemies, obstacles and a haunting question: should we have connected?
92
/100
02
C
ARC Raiders
ARC Raiders is a multiplayer extraction adventure, set in a lethal future earth, ravaged by a mysterious mechanized threat known as ARC. Enlist as a Raider and scavenge the surface to thrive in a desolate world. But beware of the machines. Beware of Raiders preying on others. ARC Raiders blends the tension from extraction shooters with atmospheric settings from the adventure genre. Lurking threats—from deadly machines to other Raiders—create a constant ebb and flow of intensity, where every moment is charged with the thrill of high stakes. Extract valuable loot and explore the unfolding mysteries of a vibrant, lethal world. ARC Raiders supports seamless social play across PlayStation, Xbox, and PC. Play with your squad and thrive as a team, or rise in the ranks as a lone ranger.
89
/100
03
Doom: The Dark Ages
A single-player first-person shooter and prequel to Doom (2016). Set in the dark medieval world of Argent D'Nur, players control the Doom Slayer in a grounded, weighty combat style that emphasizes strategic engagements over the acrobatic mobility of previous entries. The game introduces a Shield Saw for blocking and parrying, new melee weapons, and drivable vehicles including a cybernetic dragon and a massive mech. The narrative focuses on the Slayer's origin story with expanded cutscenes and character development.
87
/100
04
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic, take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!
90
/100
05
A
Battlefield 6
The ultimate all-out warfare experience. In a war of tanks, fighter jets, and massive combat arsenals, your squad is the deadliest weapon.
86
/100
06
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
The same gripping story and engrossing world, but now with cutting-edge graphics and 3D audio, which bring the jungle to life. Get ready for the ultimate survival, stealth and action experience.
87
/100
07
FragPunk
FragPunk is the new free-to-play 5v5 hero shooter poised to break the rules of combat. What makes FragPunk different is the introduction of Shard Cards that can affect the playing field for all players. Shard Cards are voted on by players before each round and can change the entire playing field – from making player’s heads big to your team into zombies when you are downed. FragPunk has a low barrier entry but a high-level of gunplay mechanics making it a great choice for casual gamers to hardcore FPS fans alike.
84
/100
08
Ball x Pit
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite where you battle hordes of monstrous enemies with your arsenal of ricocheting balls.
83
/100
09
Cronos: The New Dawn
Cronos: The New Dawn is a pulse-pounding, third-person survival horror game that throws you into the heart of a deadly struggle against overwhelming foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of a twisted time travel story.
80
/100
10
Off The Grid
Welcome to Off The Grid, the heart-pounding Extraction Royale where survival is just the beginning. Dive into a dark, cyberpunk world crafted by visionary director Neill Blomkamp (District 9) and prepare to augment, adapt, and dominate like never before! Gear up with custom cyberlimbs and hundreds of weapon combos, modifying your body and arsenal mid-fight. Extract high-value loot, outsmart your enemies, and transform into a force of destruction. You’re not just fighting to survive—you’re fighting to be the last one standing.
79
/100
11
S
Mafia: The Old Country
78
/100
12
Slime Rancher 2
67
/100
13
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
66
/100
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor is a single player survivor-like auto-shooter. Wield the full arsenal of Deep Rock Galactic, take on hordes of lethal aliens, mine riches, and unlock powerful upgrades. It's one dwarf against all of Planet Hoxxes!
90
/100
05
A
Battlefield 6
The ultimate all-out warfare experience. In a war of tanks, fighter jets, and massive combat arsenals, your squad is the deadliest weapon.
86
/100
06
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
The same gripping story and engrossing world, but now with cutting-edge graphics and 3D audio, which bring the jungle to life. Get ready for the ultimate survival, stealth and action experience.
87
/100
07
FragPunk
FragPunk is the new free-to-play 5v5 hero shooter poised to break the rules of combat. What makes FragPunk different is the introduction of Shard Cards that can affect the playing field for all players. Shard Cards are voted on by players before each round and can change the entire playing field – from making player’s heads big to your team into zombies when you are downed. FragPunk has a low barrier entry but a high-level of gunplay mechanics making it a great choice for casual gamers to hardcore FPS fans alike.
84
/100
08
Ball x Pit
BALL x PIT is a brick-breaking, ball-fusing, base-building survival roguelite where you battle hordes of monstrous enemies with your arsenal of ricocheting balls.
83
/100
09
Cronos: The New Dawn
Cronos: The New Dawn is a pulse-pounding, third-person survival horror game that throws you into the heart of a deadly struggle against overwhelming foes, all while uncovering the mysteries of a twisted time travel story.
80
/100
10
Off The Grid
Welcome to Off The Grid, the heart-pounding Extraction Royale where survival is just the beginning. Dive into a dark, cyberpunk world crafted by visionary director Neill Blomkamp (District 9) and prepare to augment, adapt, and dominate like never before! Gear up with custom cyberlimbs and hundreds of weapon combos, modifying your body and arsenal mid-fight. Extract high-value loot, outsmart your enemies, and transform into a force of destruction. You’re not just fighting to survive—you’re fighting to be the last one standing.
79
/100
11
S
Mafia: The Old Country
78
/100
12
Slime Rancher 2
67
/100
13
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
66
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Shooter game of 2025?
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 87 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.