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Best Shooter games on Xbox One
The 250 best Shooter games on Xbox One, ranked from 47,436 critic and player ratings.
The best Shooter game on Xbox One 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 47,436 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
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
03
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
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
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
03
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
04
Gears of War 3
Gears of War 3 is the spectacular conclusion to one of the most memorable and celebrated sagas in videogames. Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival and brotherhood. In Gears of War 3, players fight on as Marcus Fenix, the grizzled war hero and leader of Delta Squad. Eighteen months after the fall of the last human city, the war against the Locust rages on. Meanwhile, deep beneath the surface, a fearsome new threat is infecting the planet from within. With survivors scattered and civilization in ruins, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race.
91
/100
05
A
Halo 3
Halo 3 is a shooter game where players primarily experience gameplay from a first-person perspective. Much of the gameplay takes place on foot, but also includes segments focused on vehicular combat. The balance of weapons and objects in the game was adjusted to better adhere to the "Golden Triangle of Halo": these are weapons, grenades, and melee attacks, which are available to a player in most situations. Players may dual-wield some weapons, forgoing the use of grenades and melee attacks in favor of the combined firepower of two weapons. Many weapons available in previous installments of the series return with minor cosmetic and power alterations. Unlike previous installments, the player's secondary weapon is visible on their player model, holstered or slung across the player's back. Halo 3 introduces "support weapons", which are cumbersome two-handed weapons that slow the player, but offer greatly increased firepower in return. In addition to weapons, the game contains a new class of gear called equipment; these items have various effects, ranging from defensive screens to shield regeneration and flares. Only one piece of equipment can be carried at a time. The game's vehicular component has been expanded with new drivable and AI-only vehicles.
91
/100
06
Gears of War 2
In Gears of War 2, The COG continues its fight against the Locust horde, who are attempting to sink all of the cities on the planet Sera by using a big riftworm to eat the ground beneath them. Sergeant Marcus Fenix leads Delta Squad into the depths of the planet to try to stop the worm from eating but instead they discover the true intent of the Locust actions.
90
/100
07
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
08
Ultimate Doom
The complete megahit game that set the world afire. Plus All-New Episode IV: Thy Flesh Consumed. The demons came and the marines died. Except one. You are the last defense against these hell-spawned hordes. Prepare for the most intense mutant-laden, blood-splattered action ever! The texture-mapped virtual world is so real, you don't just play Doom - you live it.
90
/100
09
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Pandora Tomorrow takes place in Indonesia during the spring of 2006, in which the United States has established a military presence in the newly independent country of East Timor to train that country's military forces in their fight against anti-separatist Indonesian guerrilla militias. Foremost among these Indonesian militias is the Darah Dan Doa (Blood and Prayer), led by Suhadi Sadono.
90
/100
10
A
Overwatch
Join the fight for the future in the world of Overwatch and choose your hero from a diverse cast of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and unleash a dizzying array of extraordinary powers and weapons. Engage your enemies in iconic locations from around the globe in the ultimate team-based shooter.
89
/100
11
Halo: Reach
89
/100
12
A
Far Cry 3
88
/100
13
S
Battlefield 1
88
/100
14
Resident Evil (2002)
88
/100
15
Halo Infinite
88
/100
16
S
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
88
/100
17
Gears 5
88
/100
18
Halo 4
88
/100
19
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
20
B
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
87
/100
21
Bulletstorm
87
/100
22
S
Rise of the Tomb Raider
87
/100
23
S
Titanfall 2
87
/100
24
A
Dead Space 2
87
/100
25
Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO
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
B
Dead Space (2008)
86
/100
33
S
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
86
/100
34
A
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
86
/100
35
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
86
/100
36
A
Battlefield 6
86
/100
37
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
85
/100
38
B
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
39
S
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
85
/100
40
A
Battlefield 3
85
/100
41
Far Cry 2
85
/100
42
Gears of War 4
85
/100
43
Titanfall
85
/100
44
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
85
/100
45
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
85
/100
46
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
85
/100
47
SuperHot
85
/100
48
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
85
/100
49
Call of Duty 2
84
/100
50
Saints Row IV
84
/100
Gears of War 3
Gears of War 3 is the spectacular conclusion to one of the most memorable and celebrated sagas in videogames. Gears of War 3 plunges players into a harrowing tale of hope, survival and brotherhood. In Gears of War 3, players fight on as Marcus Fenix, the grizzled war hero and leader of Delta Squad. Eighteen months after the fall of the last human city, the war against the Locust rages on. Meanwhile, deep beneath the surface, a fearsome new threat is infecting the planet from within. With survivors scattered and civilization in ruins, time is running out for Marcus and his comrades as they fight to save the human race.
91
/100
05
A
Halo 3
Halo 3 is a shooter game where players primarily experience gameplay from a first-person perspective. Much of the gameplay takes place on foot, but also includes segments focused on vehicular combat. The balance of weapons and objects in the game was adjusted to better adhere to the "Golden Triangle of Halo": these are weapons, grenades, and melee attacks, which are available to a player in most situations. Players may dual-wield some weapons, forgoing the use of grenades and melee attacks in favor of the combined firepower of two weapons. Many weapons available in previous installments of the series return with minor cosmetic and power alterations. Unlike previous installments, the player's secondary weapon is visible on their player model, holstered or slung across the player's back. Halo 3 introduces "support weapons", which are cumbersome two-handed weapons that slow the player, but offer greatly increased firepower in return. In addition to weapons, the game contains a new class of gear called equipment; these items have various effects, ranging from defensive screens to shield regeneration and flares. Only one piece of equipment can be carried at a time. The game's vehicular component has been expanded with new drivable and AI-only vehicles.
91
/100
06
Gears of War 2
In Gears of War 2, The COG continues its fight against the Locust horde, who are attempting to sink all of the cities on the planet Sera by using a big riftworm to eat the ground beneath them. Sergeant Marcus Fenix leads Delta Squad into the depths of the planet to try to stop the worm from eating but instead they discover the true intent of the Locust actions.
90
/100
07
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
08
Ultimate Doom
The complete megahit game that set the world afire. Plus All-New Episode IV: Thy Flesh Consumed. The demons came and the marines died. Except one. You are the last defense against these hell-spawned hordes. Prepare for the most intense mutant-laden, blood-splattered action ever! The texture-mapped virtual world is so real, you don't just play Doom - you live it.
90
/100
09
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Pandora Tomorrow
Pandora Tomorrow takes place in Indonesia during the spring of 2006, in which the United States has established a military presence in the newly independent country of East Timor to train that country's military forces in their fight against anti-separatist Indonesian guerrilla militias. Foremost among these Indonesian militias is the Darah Dan Doa (Blood and Prayer), led by Suhadi Sadono.
90
/100
10
A
Overwatch
Join the fight for the future in the world of Overwatch and choose your hero from a diverse cast of soldiers, scientists, adventurers, and oddities. Bend time, defy physics, and unleash a dizzying array of extraordinary powers and weapons. Engage your enemies in iconic locations from around the globe in the ultimate team-based shooter.
89
/100
11
Halo: Reach
89
/100
12
A
Far Cry 3
88
/100
13
S
Battlefield 1
88
/100
14
Resident Evil (2002)
88
/100
15
Halo Infinite
88
/100
16
S
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
88
/100
17
Gears 5
88
/100
18
Halo 4
88
/100
19
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
20
B
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
87
/100
21
Bulletstorm
87
/100
22
S
Rise of the Tomb Raider
87
/100
23
S
Titanfall 2
87
/100
24
A
Dead Space 2
87
/100
25
Dead Rising 2: CASE ZERO
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
B
Dead Space (2008)
86
/100
33
S
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
86
/100
34
A
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
86
/100
35
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
86
/100
36
A
Battlefield 6
86
/100
37
Plants vs. Zombies: Garden Warfare 2
85
/100
38
B
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
39
S
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3
85
/100
40
A
Battlefield 3
85
/100
41
Far Cry 2
85
/100
42
Gears of War 4
85
/100
43
Titanfall
85
/100
44
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas
85
/100
45
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Advanced Warfighter
85
/100
46
Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance
85
/100
47
SuperHot
85
/100
48
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell
85
/100
49
Call of Duty 2
84
/100
50
Saints Row IV
84
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Shooter game on Xbox One?
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.