Summary

First-person shooters are a blast to play through, so long as they nail the gameplay. Of course, amazing visuals and memorable stories also play a huge role in helping certain FPS games become more iconic in the eyes of many gamers.

It’s a popular genre and one that has spawned several amazing video game franchises that countless video game players are quite familiar with. Whether players are looking for amazing single-player experiences or want to establish their superiority in competitive multiplayer scenarios, there’s no denying that they will have a great time enjoying everything these FPS franchises bring to the table.

Franchises will be ranked based on their overall quality and popularity.

8Battlefield

Battlefieldis one of the most popular video game franchises of all time, and many fans can’t seem to get enough of it. Despite some missteps along the way, DICE’s intense large-scale combat scenarios makeeveryBattlefieldgame worth checking out.

The bread-and-butter of this series is the intense multiplayer, but someBattlefieldgames also feature decent single-player storylines that serve as an additional treat. As long as fans are willing to accept their roles as cogs in the machine instead of one-man armies, they’ll love the destructive combat of theBattlefieldseries.

7Far Cry

The action-packedFar Cryseriesis something that many gamers adore, letting them take out multiple hostiles in an outpost with a wealth of destructive weaponry. While the franchise has been accused of phoning it in with several entries, there’s no denying that everyFar Crygame is worth checking out for fans of open-world FPS gameplay.

The amazing stealth and combat feel great in every game and let players either take out outposts with a full-frontal assault or sneak in from the shadows. It’s cathartic to take out multiple hostiles in style as players interact with compelling antagonists and stop their plans from becoming a reality.

6Unreal

It’s a shame that theUnrealseries has been on the back burner for so long. Fans of this arena shooter series really loved the gory and cathartic action present in the franchise, withUnreal Tournamentbeing a fan-favorite game that players can still check out if they want to try out multiplayer gaming from a simpler era.

With a wealth of iconic weapons, satisfying killstreaks, and memorable maps, players can boot up anUnreal Tournamentgame andfall in love with the fast-paced actionin no time. Fans can only hope that Epic Games graces them with a new entry in the series, although this doesn’t seem likely anytime soon.

5Wolfenstein

A Legendary FPS Franchise That Is Full Of Nazi-Killing Action

Wolfensteinis one of the most legendary FPS franchises that countless gamers love. Players loved taking on Nazis inWolfenstein 3Dbefore eventually taking out Mecha Hitler in a memorable boss fight.

While the series failed to capture mainstream interest for a long time, things changed whenMachineGames developedWolfenstein: The New Order. This game lets players enjoy a surprisingly engaging story, cathartic action, and set the foundation for this developer to eventually make what is arguably the bestIndiana Jonesgame ever made.

4Counter-Strike

Valve’s Longest-Running Series Of Intense Tactical Shooters

Valve usually shies away from long-running franchises, so it’s clear thatCounter-Strikeis one of their most profitable series given the sheer amount of entries there are. EveryCounter-Strikegame lets players play as either Terrorists or Anti-Terrorists across a host of maps and scenarios.

The tactical shooting gameplay is a blast to engage with every single time, and fans of fun FPS games are sure to love investing in better gear and giving opponents a hard time as they try to secure victory across numerous rounds.

3Halo

A Legendary Sci-Fi FPS Franchise That Needs No Introduction

Halois one of the most popular FPS series of all time, with many gamers loving the sci-fi trappings and amazing world-building present throughout. Of course, it would beimpossible to highlightHalo’s strengthswithout mentioning a video game protagonist that countless gamers adore.

Master Chief’s iconic and professional demeanor made him a perfect protagonist for this series. Through theHalogames, many gamers have come to love utilizing both human and alien weaponry to take out the many enemies standing in their way, helping humanity survive against overwhelming odds time and time again.

2Call Of Duty

The Popularity Of This Long-Running Series Is Unmatched

The frequent releases of theCall of Dutygames may annoy some fans, but there’s no denying that this FPS franchise is one of the most iconic ones around. Every game in the series sells gangbusters and boasts some excellent shooting gameplay.

Some ofthe bestCall of Dutygamesbecome iconic because of their hard-hitting campaigns, withModern WarfareandBlack Opsboasting amazing stories that are short yet memorable. The shooting action and state-of-the-art visuals make everyCall of Dutygame worth checking out for FPS fans, especially if they love the games' competitive multiplayer modes.

1Doom

One Of The Most Important Video Game Franchises Of All Time

Doomis one of the most iconic video game franchises of all time, with the first entry turning into a groundbreaking PC game that introduced many gamers to the world of FPS gameplay. Shooting demons withhard-hitting music playing in the backgroundnever ceases to be engaging.

The modern reboot of the series embodies a lot of the series' classic gameplay while modernizing things just enough to excite fans. Many players love the idea of taking out enemies in style and using a large array of weaponry to put demons in their place, with Glory Kills letting them enjoy cathartic executions and heal themselves in one fell swoop.