Best FPS Games That You Need to Play This Winter

First-person shooters are incredibly popular video games, and many players worldwide enjoy online matches of games like Call of Duty daily.

Lots of new first-person shooter (FPS) games have come out recently, offering both online multiplayer and engaging single-player campaigns. And there are even more on the way, with plenty scheduled to be released before the end of the year.

Many classic first-person shooter games have recently been updated with exciting new content, bringing back longtime fans and attracting new ones. More older FPS games are also planned to receive updates later this year.

No matter if you prefer playing with others online or enjoying a story on your own, there are plenty of great first-person shooter games to try this winter.

10. Fallout 76

Fantastic Fallout Show Tie-Ins

The Fallout series is more popular than ever, largely due to the success of the first two seasons of the Fallout show on Amazon Prime. Now, fans of the show can experience parts of that world and its characters directly in the online game Fallout 76.

As a big Fallout fan, I remember when Fallout 76 first came out in 2018. It was the first time they tried a multiplayer Fallout game using the same engine as Fallout 4, and honestly, the launch was pretty rough. There were a lot of bugs, and many of us were disappointed by the lack of a strong story and the way they handled microtransactions. It definitely had a mixed reception at the start.

Since its release almost eight years ago, the game has gotten significantly better. Several expansions have added a wealth of new stories, places to visit, and options for customizing characters and homes.

Last December, Bethesda released the “Burning Springs” expansion, adding a new area to explore in irradiated Ohio and introducing bounty hunting missions featuring Walton Goggins as the character The Ghoul. Players could also acquire NCR Power Armor by purchasing the “Mojave Bundle.”

9. Highguard

From the Makers of COD and Titanfall

The Game Awards 2025 ended with the reveal of Highguard, a new hero shooter from Wildlight Entertainment that left some viewers confused but many excited.

Wildlight Entertainment was founded by developers who previously worked on popular games like Call of Duty, Titanfall, and Apex Legends. This experienced team has generated a lot of excitement about their new game, Highguard.

Like Overwatch, Highguard lets you play as unique characters—called Wardens—in team-based PvP battles. However, Highguard’s maps are much bigger, and players often need to ride mounts like horses or bears to get around and attack the enemy base.

If you enjoy games like those from Respawn, Infinity Ward, or other hero shooters, you’ll likely have fun with Highguard. It’s worth checking out, even for a little while, to support Wildlight Entertainment as they grow.

8. Doom: The Dark Ages

The Doom Slayer’s Medieval Crusade

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2025 saw a lot of fantastic game releases, including hits like Mario Kart World and the critically acclaimed Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. However, some excellent titles, such as Doom: The Dark Ages, didn’t get as much attention as others.

Dark Ages is a new installment in the Doom series, preceding the events of both Doom (2016) and Doom Eternal. The story follows the Doom Slayer as he teams up with King Novik and the Night Sentinels to fight off a demonic invasion in Argent D’Nur. Later, he’ll uncover and battle traitors within the Sentinels and the Maykrs.

Gameplay-wise, Dark Ages feels like a significant improvement over Doom Eternal. This is largely due to the incredible new weapons and tools available to the Doom Slayer, including the magical Shield Saw, the Skull Crusher which fires bones, and Serrat, a powerful cyborg dragon you can ride.

If you didn’t get a chance to play Dark Ages when it first came out, now’s a great time! Not only is it on sale to celebrate id Software’s 35th anniversary, but I’m hearing rumors that a new story DLC is coming later this year that will really tie it in with the older games. I’m super excited about that!

7. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond

Metroid Prime’s Grand Return

The Metroid Prime trilogy is widely considered a landmark achievement in gaming, not just as one of the best first-person shooter series ever made, but also for its brilliant transformation of the Metroid franchise. It seamlessly moved the series from its classic 2D pixel art style into a groundbreaking 3D, first-person experience.

After Metroid Prime 3: Corruption came out in 2007, fans eagerly anticipated a fourth game in the Prime series. Though Metroid Prime 4 was originally announced in 2017, it took over eight years for players to finally experience Metroid Prime 4: Beyond.

Building on the strengths of the original Prime games, Beyond delivers captivating alien worlds and fluid first-person shooting. It also adds some fresh features, including friendly Galactic Federation soldiers, a Grapple Beam for swinging, and a motorcycle called the Vi-O-La, which lets you explore a large, open central area.

While some longtime fans might miss the classic feel of the original Metroid games, Beyond is a fantastic way for newcomers to experience the series on the Nintendo Switch 2. It’s also one of the best science fiction games available on the console.

6. Overwatch

Overwatch 2’s Ambitious Relaunch

For a while, Overwatch was the most popular game in the team-based shooter genre, but when Overwatch 2 came out, the original game began to lose players. This was especially true after Blizzard canceled the planned story-driven PvE modes.

So, it’s been about three years since Overwatch 2 came out, and Blizzard just relaunched it as just Overwatch! They’re kicking things off with a new season called Conquest, and it’s really cool – we’ll be playing missions tied to the game’s story, basically taking sides in the conflict between Overwatch and the bad guys, Talon. It feels like a fresh start!

In addition to a fresh new look and season, Overwatch will introduce 10 new heroes this year. Five are already available to play, including Emre, Anran, Jetpack Cat, Mizuki, and Domina.

With the game recently updated and a new season underway, it’s a great time for both new players to start experiencing Overwatch and returning fans to jump back in, especially as the franchise celebrates its 10th anniversary.

5. John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando

A New Co-Op Zombie Game

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John Carpenter, famous for directing classic action and horror films like Halloween (1978), Escape from New York (1981), and The Thing (1982), is entering the world of video games. On March 12th, he’ll release his first game, Toxic Commando.

Toxic Commando is a new four-player zombie shooter created by Carpenter. Players team up to play as one of four characters – Walter, Cato, Ruby, or Astrid – and help scientists fight back against a strange entity called the Sludge God, which is unleashing waves of zombies. It’s similar in style to games like Left 4 Dead and World War Z.

Similar to the game World War Z, Toxic Commando challenges players to fight off huge, never-ending waves of zombies in large, open areas. To stay alive, you’ll need to keep moving, work well with your team, and be skilled with your weapons.

Unlike other zombie games, Toxic Commando lets players drive vehicles, and each one has special benefits. For example, an ambulance can heal everyone inside, while a military humvee can emit an electric shock to clear out groups of enemies.

4. High on Life 2

Skating Through Alien Worlds

Man, I was totally surprised by High on Life when it came out in 2022. It just clicked with me! It felt like someone took the crazy, hilarious, and weird humor of Rick and Morty, mixed it with a cool sci-fi world, and then built a shooter around it that played a lot like Borderlands but with some exploration elements like you’d find in a Metroidvania. It was a really unique experience.

Players can jump back into the hilarious world of High on Life on February 13th with High on Life 2. You’ll once again play as the Bounty Hunter, this time working to stop a sinister company that’s turning people into pills.

High on Life 2 is essentially a more expansive version of the first game, offering new and powerful Gatilan weapons, even more hilarious ways to interact with characters, and three large, explorable hub worlds.

High on Life 2 feels like a fantastic blend of the original High on Life with games like Skate and Jet Set Radio. Players can now use a futuristic skateboard to get around, overcome obstacles, and even battle enemies.

3. Marathon

Bungie’s Return to a 1994 Classic

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Okay, so Bungie – the guys who made Halo and Destiny, which I’ve spent way too many hours playing – just announced they’re bringing back Marathon! It’s their original FPS series, and it’s coming in 2026. I’m seriously excited to see what they do with it.

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The upcoming game Marathon, releasing in 2026, is a reimagining of Bungie’s classic trilogy from the mid-90s. It’s a competitive, team-based shooter with both player-versus-player and player-versus-environment elements. Set on the planet Tau Ceti IV, players take on the role of Runners, hired by different factions to scavenge valuable items from a deserted colony while battling both AI enemies and opposing players, either alone or with a team of up to three.

Like games where you play as heroes, you won’t build a character from scratch in this game. Instead, you’ll customize existing Runners and their outer Shells. There will be seven different Shells to choose from when the game launches, and each one will have its own special strengths, weaknesses, and powers.

If you enjoy the quick action and teamwork of games like ARC Raiders, Marathon is definitely one to watch when it releases this winter.

2. Mouse: P.I. For Hire

A 1920’s Cartoon-inspired Noir

Released this decade, Mouse: P.I. For Hire is a truly unique game, and a standout first-person shooter, marking a remarkable debut for Fumi Games with its single-player, jazz-inspired experience.

Taking inspiration from classic 1920s and 30s cartoons like Felix the Cat and early Mickey Mouse, For Hire is a unique noir game where you play as Jack Pepper, a tough mouse detective. His investigations usually lead to wild shootouts and brawls with criminals.

Gameplay in For Hire feels a lot like classic first-person shooters such as Doom and Wolfenstein. You’ll quickly move and shoot to dodge enemies and defeat large groups, but some bosses require different tactics – for example, you might need to use a flashlight to weaken a ghost.

I’m really struck by the look of For Hire. It’s an FPS, but everything is done with 2D characters that remind me a lot of the cartoons from Cuphead – all rubberhose and animal-like. But For Hire has a much grittier, tougher feel to it, which is really cool.

1. Resident Evil Requiem

Return to Raccoon City

2026 will be a big year for gaming anniversaries, and fans are especially excited to celebrate 30 years of Resident Evil. The latest installment, Resident Evil Requiem, is a key part of the celebration.

In Requiem, we meet Grace Ashcroft, the daughter of investigative journalist Alyssa Ashcroft (from Resident Evil Outbreak). Grace begins investigating strange deaths at the Wrenwood Hotel, and her investigation leads her to team up with Leon Kennedy as they uncover secrets connected to the events of Raccoon City.

Players can control both Grace and Leon in Requiem. This is the first time Leon has been a playable character in a new Resident Evil game since Resident Evil 6, which received a lot of criticism.

Normally, Resident Evil games are played from a third-person perspective. However, Requiem lets you choose between first-person and third-person views. It’s best to play as Leon in third-person to emphasize his action-oriented style, and as Grace in first-person to capture her stealth and sense of fear.

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