
Shooters have been among the most popular video game genres for decades, from single-player campaigns to big multiplayer titles. This list brings together ten influential shooters. Vote for your favorite shooter and share your opinion!
This list combines single-player classics and multiplayer games that draw millions of players.
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Half-Life 2
Half-Life 2 showed what a shooter can be with story, physics and pacing. The gravity gun is one of the most famous weapons in gaming history.
Counter-Strike
Counter-Strike started as a mod and grew into an esports phenomenon. Its focus on teamplay, economy and precision makes every round exciting.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019 reboot)
Modern Warfare (2019) gave the series a more realistic and darker look. Its single-player and gunplay were praised by many players.
Doom (2016)
Doom (2016) brought the series back with lightning-fast action and a fantastic soundtrack. The game rewards aggressive play instead of taking cover.
Halo: Combat Evolved
Halo: Combat Evolved proved that shooters could work on a console. Its controls, AI and atmosphere made it a lasting classic.
Overwatch
Overwatch combines colorful characters with team-based combat. Each hero has its own role, making the game accessible and strategic.
Valorant
Valorant mixes the precision of Counter-Strike with unique abilities per character. It has become a popular esports title.
Titanfall 2
Titanfall 2 has one of the best single-player campaigns in the genre. The wall-running movement and the bond with your Titan give the game its own feel.
Apex Legends
Apex Legends combines battle royale with smooth movement and teamwork. The ping system makes communication without a microphone easy.
GoldenEye 007
GoldenEye 007 was the shooter many people played with friends on the couch on the Nintendo 64. Its split-screen mode is legendary.
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