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Best Shooter games on PlayStation 4
The 222 best Shooter games on PlayStation 4, ranked from 57,106 critic and player ratings.
The best Shooter game on PlayStation 4 right now is Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain, with a critic score of 96/100 — 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 80 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: 1970 to 2026.
- 50 games are listed on this page, carrying 57,106 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
S
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the sequel to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and a prequel to the original Metal Gear. The game has a complex story with long cut-scene sequences, but there are fewer and they are shorter compared to earlier Metal Gear Solid titles. Most of the gameplay mechanics introduced in Ground Zeroes are carried over: it is still an action game and stealth oriented but replaces the linear corridor design from most earlier titles with large open world environments that offer the player unrestricted freedom for the approach. The world has now a real-time day and night cycle and various weather effects that influence enemy behaviour, visibility and sound. Sabotaging or destroying certain structures can also influence other parts of the map.
96
/100
02
The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II is an action-adventure game set five years after the events of The Last of Us. The player traverses post-apocalyptic environments such as buildings and forests to advance the story. They can use firearms, improvised weapons, and stealth to defend against hostile humans and cannibalistic creatures infected by a mutated strain of the Cordyceps fungus. The game intermittently switches control between Ellie and Abby, and also briefly Joel in the opening sequence. The nimble nature of the player character introduces platforming elements, allowing the player to jump and climb to traverse environments and gain advantages during combat.
95
/100
03
A
The Last Of Us Remastered
The Last of Us Remastered is an updated release of the PS3 game The Last of Us. It is identical to the PS3 version but runs at a 1080p resolution and incorporates character models with a higher resolution. There are also improved shadows and lighting, upgraded textures, 60 frames per second and other types of improvements. In addition to the base game, two map packs and the expansion The Last of Us: Left Behind are included.
95
/100
S
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain is the sequel to Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes and a prequel to the original Metal Gear. The game has a complex story with long cut-scene sequences, but there are fewer and they are shorter compared to earlier Metal Gear Solid titles. Most of the gameplay mechanics introduced in Ground Zeroes are carried over: it is still an action game and stealth oriented but replaces the linear corridor design from most earlier titles with large open world environments that offer the player unrestricted freedom for the approach. The world has now a real-time day and night cycle and various weather effects that influence enemy behaviour, visibility and sound. Sabotaging or destroying certain structures can also influence other parts of the map.
96
/100
02
The Last of Us Part II
The Last of Us Part II is an action-adventure game set five years after the events of The Last of Us. The player traverses post-apocalyptic environments such as buildings and forests to advance the story. They can use firearms, improvised weapons, and stealth to defend against hostile humans and cannibalistic creatures infected by a mutated strain of the Cordyceps fungus. The game intermittently switches control between Ellie and Abby, and also briefly Joel in the opening sequence. The nimble nature of the player character introduces platforming elements, allowing the player to jump and climb to traverse environments and gain advantages during combat.
95
/100
03
A
The Last Of Us Remastered
The Last of Us Remastered is an updated release of the PS3 game The Last of Us. It is identical to the PS3 version but runs at a 1080p resolution and incorporates character models with a higher resolution. There are also improved shadows and lighting, upgraded textures, 60 frames per second and other types of improvements. In addition to the base game, two map packs and the expansion The Last of Us: Left Behind are included.
95
/100
04
S
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.
94
/100
05
S
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
06
B
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.
93
/100
07
The Last of Us Part II
93
/100
08
D
The Last of Us
The Last of Us is a third-person action-adventure game featuring a mix of exploration, stealth and combat. Players face both infected creatures and hostile human enemies while progressing through varied environments. The game includes a narrative-driven single-player campaign and a competitive online multiplayer mode called Factions. Trophy support is included, and additional downloadable content was made available separately.
92
/100
09
A
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of 1998's Resident Evil 2. The game was not developed with the intent of improving the original, but rather a reimagining of the original story with redesigned maps, characters and story elements. Gameplay mechanics are more similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard though with the use of an over-the-shoulder camera.
91
/100
10
Bayonetta
A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. With magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.
90
/100
11
Ultimate Doom
90
/100
12
Syphon Filter
90
/100
13
Dusk
90
/100
14
A
Overwatch
89
/100
15
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
89
/100
16
Nex Machina
89
/100
17
A
Far Cry 3
88
/100
18
S
Battlefield 1
88
/100
19
The Last of Us: Left Behind
88
/100
20
Resident Evil (2002)
88
/100
21
S
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
88
/100
22
Dead Nation
88
/100
23
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
24
S
Rise of the Tomb Raider
87
/100
25
S
Titanfall 2
87
/100
26
S
Doom
87
/100
27
S
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
87
/100
28
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
87
/100
29
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
87
/100
30
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
31
S
Doom Eternal
86
/100
32
A
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
86
/100
33
A
Battlefield 6
86
/100
34
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
85
/100
35
B
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
36
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
85
/100
37
SuperHot
85
/100
38
Saints Row IV
84
/100
39
A
Control
84
/100
40
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
84
/100
41
RESOGUN
84
/100
42
Destiny 2: Forsaken
84
/100
43
Ikaruga
84
/100
44
A
Hitman
83
/100
45
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
83
/100
46
A
Resident Evil: Village
83
/100
47
DOOM
83
/100
48
DOOM II
83
/100
49
HELLDIVERS
83
/100
50
Overwatch
83
/100
S
Resident Evil 4
Resident Evil 4 is a remake of the 2005 original Resident Evil 4 reimagined for 2023 to bring state-of-the-art survival horror. Resident Evil 4 preserves the essence of the original game, while introducing modernized gameplay, a reimagined storyline, and vividly detailed graphics to make this the latest survival horror game where life and death, terror and catharsis intersect.
94
/100
05
S
BioShock Infinite
BioShock Infinite is the third game in the BioShock series. It is not a direct sequel/prequel to any of the previous BioShock games but takes place in an entirely different setting, although it shares similar features, gameplay and concepts with the previous games. BioShock Infinite features a range of environments that force the player to adapt, with different weapons and strategies for each situation. Interior spaces feature close combat with enemies, but unlike previous games set in Rapture, the setting of Infinite contains open spaces with emphasis on sniping and ranged combat against as many as fifteen enemies at once.
93
/100
06
B
Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
Several years after his last adventure, retired fortune hunter, Nathan Drake, is forced back into the world of thieves. With the stakes much more personal, Drake embarks on a globe-trotting journey in pursuit of a historical conspiracy behind a fabled pirate treasure. His greatest adventure will test his physical limits, his resolve, and ultimately what he's willing to sacrifice to save the ones he loves.
93
/100
07
The Last of Us Part II
93
/100
08
D
The Last of Us
The Last of Us is a third-person action-adventure game featuring a mix of exploration, stealth and combat. Players face both infected creatures and hostile human enemies while progressing through varied environments. The game includes a narrative-driven single-player campaign and a competitive online multiplayer mode called Factions. Trophy support is included, and additional downloadable content was made available separately.
92
/100
09
A
Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 is a remake of 1998's Resident Evil 2. The game was not developed with the intent of improving the original, but rather a reimagining of the original story with redesigned maps, characters and story elements. Gameplay mechanics are more similar to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard though with the use of an over-the-shoulder camera.
91
/100
10
Bayonetta
A member of an ancient witch clan and possessing powers beyond the comprehension of mere mortals, Bayonetta faces-off against countless angelic enemies, many reaching epic proportions, in a game of 100% pure, unadulterated all-out action. Outlandish finishing moves are performed with balletic grace as Bayonetta flows from one fight to another. With magnificent over-the-top action taking place in stages that are a veritable theme park of exciting attractions, Bayonetta pushes the limits of the action genre, bringing to life its fast-paced, dynamic climax combat.
90
/100
11
Ultimate Doom
90
/100
12
Syphon Filter
90
/100
13
Dusk
90
/100
14
A
Overwatch
89
/100
15
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
89
/100
16
Nex Machina
89
/100
17
A
Far Cry 3
88
/100
18
S
Battlefield 1
88
/100
19
The Last of Us: Left Behind
88
/100
20
Resident Evil (2002)
88
/100
21
S
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
88
/100
22
Dead Nation
88
/100
23
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
24
S
Rise of the Tomb Raider
87
/100
25
S
Titanfall 2
87
/100
26
S
Doom
87
/100
27
S
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
87
/100
28
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
87
/100
29
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
87
/100
30
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
31
S
Doom Eternal
86
/100
32
A
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
86
/100
33
A
Battlefield 6
86
/100
34
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
85
/100
35
B
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
36
Uncharted: The Lost Legacy
85
/100
37
SuperHot
85
/100
38
Saints Row IV
84
/100
39
A
Control
84
/100
40
Call of Duty: Black Ops 4
84
/100
41
RESOGUN
84
/100
42
Destiny 2: Forsaken
84
/100
43
Ikaruga
84
/100
44
A
Hitman
83
/100
45
Resident Evil 4 (2005)
83
/100
46
A
Resident Evil: Village
83
/100
47
DOOM
83
/100
48
DOOM II
83
/100
49
HELLDIVERS
83
/100
50
Overwatch
83
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Shooter game on PlayStation 4?
Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain currently tops the ranking with a score of 96/100 across 1,143 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.