The article provides a list of the best shooter games for PC, PlayStation, and Xbox in 2025.
Counter-Strike 2 offers continuous developer support and has an active e-sports scene, but has a steep learning curve and gambling problems.
COD: Black Ops 6 is a popular game with regular updates and a variety of game options, but has frequent releases and rampant monetization.
Escape from Tarkov is a game ideal for hardcore players with realistic mechanics, but has a high learning curve and is locked to a specific launcher.
Apex Legends is a free to play game with fast creature mechanics and heroes that offer strategic gameplay, but has a bit of a learning curve and relies on skins and battle passes for monetization.
BattleBit Remastered, also known as the Low Poly Battlefield, features massive battles and is perfect for casual gamers and those with underperforming PCs.
The Battlefield franchise features large maps and easy-to-understand gun mechanics, but has a divided player base and performance issues.
Fortnite offers a unique building mechanic and frequent updates, but relies too much on monetization through skins and battle passes.
Overwatch 2 features unique playstyles with diverse heroes and is available on all key platforms, but lacks PvE campaign.
PUBG: Battlegrounds offers realistic graphics and a tactical approach, but cheating remains an issue.
Rainbow Six: Siege relies heavily on strategy and teamwork with unique destructible environments, but is challenging for intermediate to casual gamers.
Finally, Splatoon 3 offers a complex gameplay concept, requiring strategic teamwork to win, but is exclusively for the Nintendo Switch.