Shooters are on fire this year. With better graphics, smarter enemies, and smoother gameplay, 2025 is packed with titles that’ll keep your trigger finger busy. Whether you’re grinding ranked matches or just want to blow off steam after school or work, here are five shooter games that seriously deliver.
1️⃣ Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III — Still a Beast
I didn’t expect much from another CoD sequel, but Modern Warfare III surprised me. The campaign has actual weight, and the multiplayer maps feel tighter and more balanced than last year.
Why it’s worth playing:
- Gunplay feels crazy smooth
- Warzone’s integration is clean
- The new spec ops missions are tough but rewarding
If you’re into fast-paced reflex-heavy shooters, this one’s hard to beat.
Best For: Competitive players who love high-stakes, killstreaks, and trash talk.
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
2️⃣ Apex Legends — Still Got That Magic
Apex has somehow stayed relevant all these years. Respawn dropped new content again in 2025, and it’s actually good. The new legend “Phantom” can teleport — total game-changer for flanks and escapes.
Why people keep coming back:
- Smooth movement (slide, jump, climb everything)
- Ranked mode is less toxic now
- You can win fights with brains, not just brute aim
Best For: Squad players and anyone who enjoys high-mobility, high-skill ceiling shooters.
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PlayStation, Mobile
3️⃣ DOOM Eternal: Ultimate Edition — Pure Chaos
If you’ve never played DOOM Eternal, now’s the time. The Ultimate Edition packs in everything — DLCs, extra guns, and the kind of soundtrack that makes your brain melt (in a good way).
Why it slaps:
- Non-stop demon-killing mayhem
- Zero downtime. Just action.
- You feel like a beast the entire time
Warning: Not for campers or casuals. This game pushes you to move and kill fast.
Best For: Solo players who love arcade-style mayhem with no hand-holding.
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X
4️⃣ Valorant — Aim, Think, Win
Valorant is still going strong in 2025. New maps, new agents, and still one of the most sweaty games out there. It’s like CS:GO had a baby with Overwatch and trained it for esports.
What makes it unique:
- Every agent has unique abilities
- You have to outsmart AND outshoot
- One tap headshots still make you scream
Best For: Tactical thinkers, aim grinders, and people who love yelling “rotate!”
Platforms: PC only (still no console version 😢)
5️⃣ PUBG: New State — Mobile Shooter Done Right
This one’s slept on by a lot of PC gamers, but PUBG: New State is killing it on mobile right now. It looks better, plays faster, and actually feels like a real shooter — not just a tap-to-win clone.
What’s cool in 2025:
- Tactical drones
- Electric shields
- Real-time weather affects gameplay
It’s the closest you’ll get to a console-like shooter on your phone — and it even plays decently on emulators for PC.
Best For: Gamers on the go or anyone wanting a tactical battle royale experience without downloading 90GB.
Platforms: Android, iOS, PC via emulator
Final Thoughts
You’ve got fast reflex games like Valorant, movement gods like Apex, and brutal single-player rides like DOOM. Whatever your style is, 2025 has at least one shooter that’ll hook you in. Personally, I bounce between Apex and MWIII — one for squads, one for chaos.
What’s your go-to shooter this year? Let’s talk in the comments.
