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Best Shooter games on Xbox Series X|S
The 82 best Shooter games on Xbox Series X|S, ranked from 29,637 critic and player ratings.
The best Shooter game on Xbox Series X|S right now is Resident Evil 4, with a critic score of 94/100 — 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 29,637 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 28 September 2026.
Top 50
01
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
02
S
Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 marks Remedy Entertainment’s first foray into the survival horror genre. Ritualistic murders in a small town. A writer trapped in a nightmare. An FBI agent looking for answers. Two realities. Two hero characters. One horror story that wants them dead.
93
/100
03
Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition
Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created. Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter. Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet. Enhanced Edition offers additional Ray Tracing features including Advanced Ray Traced Reflections and support for DLSS 2.0. Additionally, this update improves its existing Ray Traced Global Illumination tech to make every light source fully Ray Traced. It also implements the Ray Traced Emissive Lighting tech from The Two Colonels throughout the game.
92
/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
02
S
Alan Wake 2
Alan Wake 2 marks Remedy Entertainment’s first foray into the survival horror genre. Ritualistic murders in a small town. A writer trapped in a nightmare. An FBI agent looking for answers. Two realities. Two hero characters. One horror story that wants them dead.
93
/100
03
Metro Exodus: Enhanced Edition
Metro Exodus is an epic, story-driven first person shooter from 4A Games that blends deadly combat and stealth with exploration and survival horror in one of the most immersive game worlds ever created. Explore the Russian wilderness across vast, non-linear levels and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year through spring, summer and autumn to the depths of nuclear winter. Inspired by the novels of Dmitry Glukhovsky, Metro Exodus continues Artyom’s story in the greatest Metro adventure yet. Enhanced Edition offers additional Ray Tracing features including Advanced Ray Traced Reflections and support for DLSS 2.0. Additionally, this update improves its existing Ray Traced Global Illumination tech to make every light source fully Ray Traced. It also implements the Ray Traced Emissive Lighting tech from The Two Colonels throughout the game.
92
/100
04
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
05
A
Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth entry in the Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core.
90
/100
06
Deathloop
Deathloop transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins. Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down targets all over the island in an effort to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don’t succeed… die, die again.
90
/100
07
Dusk
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants and even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the earth in this retro FPS inspired by all your 90's favorites. Featuring a full single player campaign, endless survival mode and classic arena multiplayer.
90
/100
08
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
09
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
10
Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite is a first-person shooter and the sixth mainline entry in the Halo series. The game features a semi-open world campaign set on the Forerunner ringworld Zeta Halo, where players control the supersoldier Master Chief in combat against the Banished, a mercenary faction of aliens and humans. Players traverse the environment on foot and in vehicles, capturing forward operating bases, rescuing Marines, and completing story missions that advance the narrative. Equipment such as the Grappleshot adds traversal and combat options. The multiplayer component is free-to-play and includes various competitive modes in 4v4 and 12v12 formats.
88
/100
11
Gears 5
88
/100
12
Helldivers 2
88
/100
13
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
14
Doom: The Dark Ages
87
/100
15
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
87
/100
16
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
17
S
Doom Eternal
86
/100
18
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
86
/100
19
A
Battlefield 6
86
/100
20
B
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
21
Gears of War 4
85
/100
22
A
Control
84
/100
23
A
Resident Evil: Village
83
/100
24
Overwatch
83
/100
25
Hitman 3
83
/100
26
B
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
83
/100
27
Quake
83
/100
28
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
29
Grand Theft Auto Online
82
/100
30
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
31
A
Alan Wake Remastered
82
/100
32
S
Metro Exodus
81
/100
33
B
Resident Evil 3
81
/100
34
Star Wars: Squadrons
81
/100
35
A
Sniper Elite 5
81
/100
36
Star Wars Outlaws
80
/100
37
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
80
/100
38
B
Apex Legends
80
/100
39
A
Far Cry 5
80
/100
40
A
Far Cry 4
80
/100
41
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
80
/100
42
The Finals
80
/100
43
Insurgency: Sandstorm
80
/100
44
Prodeus
80
/100
45
Delta Force
80
/100
46
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
80
/100
47
Superhot: Mind Control Delete
79
/100
48
A
Valorant
78
/100
49
Overwatch 2
78
/100
50
S
Mafia: The Old Country
78
/100
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
05
A
Resident Evil Requiem
Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth entry in the Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core.
90
/100
06
Deathloop
Deathloop transports players to the lawless island of Blackreef in an eternal struggle between two extraordinary assassins. Explore stunning environments and meticulously designed levels in an immersive gameplay experience that lets you approach every situation any way you like. Hunt down targets all over the island in an effort to put an end to the cycle once and for all, and remember, if at first you don’t succeed… die, die again.
90
/100
07
Dusk
Battle through an onslaught of mystical backwater cultists, possessed militants and even darker forces as you attempt to discover just what lurks beneath the earth in this retro FPS inspired by all your 90's favorites. Featuring a full single player campaign, endless survival mode and classic arena multiplayer.
90
/100
08
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
09
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
10
Halo Infinite
Halo Infinite is a first-person shooter and the sixth mainline entry in the Halo series. The game features a semi-open world campaign set on the Forerunner ringworld Zeta Halo, where players control the supersoldier Master Chief in combat against the Banished, a mercenary faction of aliens and humans. Players traverse the environment on foot and in vehicles, capturing forward operating bases, rescuing Marines, and completing story missions that advance the narrative. Equipment such as the Grappleshot adds traversal and combat options. The multiplayer component is free-to-play and includes various competitive modes in 4v4 and 12v12 formats.
88
/100
11
Gears 5
88
/100
12
Helldivers 2
88
/100
13
B
Risk of Rain 2
87
/100
14
Doom: The Dark Ages
87
/100
15
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
87
/100
16
A
Hotline Miami
86
/100
17
S
Doom Eternal
86
/100
18
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
86
/100
19
A
Battlefield 6
86
/100
20
B
Resident Evil 7: Biohazard
85
/100
21
Gears of War 4
85
/100
22
A
Control
84
/100
23
A
Resident Evil: Village
83
/100
24
Overwatch
83
/100
25
Hitman 3
83
/100
26
B
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
83
/100
27
Quake
83
/100
28
Control Ultimate Edition
82
/100
29
Grand Theft Auto Online
82
/100
30
Deep Rock Galactic
82
/100
31
A
Alan Wake Remastered
82
/100
32
S
Metro Exodus
81
/100
33
B
Resident Evil 3
81
/100
34
Star Wars: Squadrons
81
/100
35
A
Sniper Elite 5
81
/100
36
Star Wars Outlaws
80
/100
37
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
80
/100
38
B
Apex Legends
80
/100
39
A
Far Cry 5
80
/100
40
A
Far Cry 4
80
/100
41
Shadow of the Tomb Raider
80
/100
42
The Finals
80
/100
43
Insurgency: Sandstorm
80
/100
44
Prodeus
80
/100
45
Delta Force
80
/100
46
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II
80
/100
47
Superhot: Mind Control Delete
79
/100
48
A
Valorant
78
/100
49
Overwatch 2
78
/100
50
S
Mafia: The Old Country
78
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best Shooter game on Xbox Series X|S?
Resident Evil 4 currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 622 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.