I am calling all sci-fi shooter game fanatics! Join me as I look at the most fun games in this category; it may be my choice of blood-gushing, gore-spilling, and exciting shooter games, but I think you'll appreciate the heads up.
Taking A Look Into My Top 10 List of Sci-Fi Shooter Games
15. Gears Of War 5 (PC / XBOX One / PS4)
It’s said that Gears of War is one of the most acclaimed gaming sagas among gamers all over, and with the production of Gears 5 and its new characters, this game is bigger than ever. Being the sequel to Gears of War 4, it introduces improved gameplay and six exciting new characters.
Play as Kait Diaz as she unveils the truth about what’s threatening Sera and her connection to the enemy. As you dive back into the story, pick up where they left off in Gears 4. Collect rewards, shoot enemies, meet new shooters and master the new ranking system.
Gears 5 introduces its fans to creatures and enemies never seen before to fight against in this campaign. The Coalition, Xbox Game Studios originally wrote and developed the series; however, its writer is listed as Tom Bissell.
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14. Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow Of New Despair (Windows / PS4 / Vita)
In this third-person shooting game, you play as an EDF soldier fighting against giant insects and their machines. With new evolved graphics and battlefronts, you play as four different groups.
The Earth Defense Force has created over 500 different kinds of vehicles and weapons, and as they go up against these creatures, the shooters use multiple weapons to go into battle. The game has over 80 missions with newly added episodes in 4.1.
It was originally by Sandlot and published by D3 games in 2015.
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13. Star Wars Battlefront 2 (Windows / PS4 / Xbox)
In Star Wars Battlefront II, you go to war and become the hero of the galaxy. The game is based on the Star Wars franchise and is the fourth main installment in the game series. Star Wars Battlefront II is also the sequel to the reboot of 2015.
This is a first and third-person shooter game, and players can play the role of soldiers in ground battles or pilot starfighters in an air battle. Every era has its exclusive map of where battles take place.
In terms of graphics, the game is excellent, and the characters are created very realistically. The game was developed by DICE and released by Electronic Arts in 2017.
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12. Planetside 2 (Windows / PS4)
Planetside 2 is an online shooting game that lets you play with thousands of players as you go into battle. The game is a huge online multiplayer, first-person shooter game, and it’s received praise from multiple players worldwide.
The gameplay incorporates modern first-person shooting mechanics and has six classes for weapons and multiple ground and air vehicles to choose from. Players can interact on the battlefield in arm-in-arms warfare.
Planetside 2 was developed by Rogue Planet Games and published by Daybreak Game Company in 2012.
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11. Apex Legends (Windows / PS4 / Xbox / Nintendo Switch / PS5/ Xbox Series X/S / Android / IOS)
Apex Legends is a free game to play. Its reputation among players is extremely positive. This hero shooter game supports a multi-player team-up; before each game, the players form a two- or three-person squad.
A mobile version of the game was released for touch screen phones and supported cross-platform play. Apex Legends uses pre-made characters, each with its ability, making them all unique. There are 21 playable characters to choose from altogether.
This is a fun one to consider on my list and was developed by Respawn Entertainment and published by Electronic Arts for the first time in 2019.
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10. Halo Infinite (Windows / Xbox One / Xbox series X/S)
This first-person shooter game is the sixth main installment in the Halo Infinite series, following a super soldier on a mission fighting against his enemies banished. The gameplay mostly takes place from the first-person point of view, as does all the shooting.
Halo Infinite also has a multi-player component, allowing players to play with others. Various weapons and vehicles are available for players, and a few new abilities for the character. As far as graphics go, Halo infinite doesn’t disappoint.
It was developed by 343 Industries and published by Xbox Game Studios in 2021 for all major platforms.
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9. The Outer Worlds (Windows / PS4 / Xbox One / Nintendo Switch)
The Outer Worlds is an action-packed shooting game that allows players to customize their character and unlock a ship during the game's early stages. The ship will be the main space for the game.
The player cannot control the ship directly; however, it can be used during the game for fast travel, allowing you to access different game areas. You can also recruit characters as part of your crew and fill your inventory with multiple weapons.
The Outer Worlds was developed by Obsidian Entertainment and published by PrivateDivision in 2019 on all major platforms.
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8. GTFO (Windows)
As the tagline of GTFO explains, “Work together or die together,” so it shall be. Join other players and form one of four scavenger teams as you’re forced to explore the underground complex to complete tasks for the warden.
In the game, you face hideous monsters that have taken over the whole area. As you plan, strategize, and kill enemies to survive, you must follow instructions and not get caught. The graphics of the game is exceptional, and the game process keeps you coming back for more.
GTFO was developed and published by 10 Chambers in 2021 on Microsoft Windows.
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7. DOOM 2016 (Windows / PS4 / Xbox / Xbox series X/S / Nintendo Switch)
Doom is a shooter game from the first-person point of view, and during its gameplay, you take the form of an aerospace soldier that battles demonic creatures released by energy mining on Mars.
The gameplay has a fast pace and open-ended levels; the main principles during the gameplay are said to be bad, scary demons, big guns, and fast-moving as your character. The game allows the player to do a fast, violent takedown of their enemy and highlights the new killing melee as soon as it’s dealt to the enemy.
DOOM 2016 was developed by id Software and published by Bethesda Softworks on all major platforms in 2016, and 2017, and the latest version in 2020.
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6. Terminator: Resistance ( Windows / PS4 / Xbox One / PS5
Just like the movie Terminator: Resistance follows the life of John Connor as he and his team of resistance fight off robots created by a facility called Skynet. The nuclear holocaust called Judgement day tries to wipe out all that remains of humanity.
The game is set in a post-apocalyptic theme and features a different version of Los Angeles. With great graphics and scary robots, this is one of the most fun games! It was developed by Teyon and published by Reef Entertainment for the first time in 2019.
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5. Destiny 2: Legacy Collection (PS4 / Xbox One / Stadia / PS5 / Xbox seriesX/S)
Destiny 2 is one of the most fun games to play on my list! The gameplay is excellent and follows a great plot. It’s a first-person shooter game and uses a much easier way of matchmaking. You play completely online and can assume the character of three different people.
Similar to its predecessor, Destiny 2 consists of MMO elements, and characters can improve through gameplay. Another fun thing about the game is that your character is referred to as a guardian and uses multiple kinds of “gear.”
It was developed by Bungie and published by Activision in 2017 on major platforms.
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4. Mass Effect 2 (Windows / Xbox 360 / PS3)
Mass Effect is absolutely fun! It has role-playing elements along with sci-fi shooting and is set in the Milkyway, where there’s a threat to humanity. The player is an elite human soldier tasked to gain a diverse team’s trust and loyalty.
Mass Effect 2 is the second installment in the series, with some improvements to the gameplay and graphics. You’ll also notice a change in weaponry, shooting, and scenery (which is good.)
The game was developed by Bioware and published in 2010 by Electronic Arts.
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3. Deus Ex: Human Revolution (Windows / PS3 / Xbox 360 / Mac OS / Wii U)
Unlike the other games on my list, Dues Ex has that surprising element that no player expects; it is action-packed, sci-fi, and shooting all wrapped up in a lot of awesome! Join the revolution as you explore multiple environments while stealthily battling.
The game takes a look at transhumanism and artificial organs. After an attack on the firm the main character works at, he sets out to investigate and explores all kinds of situations—a lot of fun.
Deus Ex Human Revolution was developed by Eidos-Montréal and published by Square Enix Europe in 2011.
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2. Half-Life 2: Episode One (Windows / PS3 / Xbox 360 / Mac OS X / Android)
Working with episodic development, we’ll look at episode one in this article. As the players make it through episode one, they meet various enemies and allies. Half-Life episode one almost counts as an introduction to the game and helps its players get a feel for it.
It consists of gameplay, battles, and then, of course, puzzles. It was developed and published by Valve in 2006. Until now, more episodes of this exciting game are available for download.
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1. Everspace (Windows / Mac OS / Xbox one / Linux / PS4 / Nintendo Switch / Google Stadia / Amazon Luna)
Warships, battles, it’s all there! Everspace is one of the most fun games on my list, with war crafts and space shooting. It’s said that this game has a rogue theme to it, and the graphics are extremely good.
Everspace takes place in space, and ultimately the player is expected to die during each level. Difficulty increases as you progress, and you get to use your bonuses for extra perks in the game each time you die.
It was developed and published by Rockfish Games in 2018 and is available on major platforms.
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