First person shooters have ruled PC gaming for years and each year a new crop of games blows us away so if you're looking for a shooter that can't miss this is where you'll want to start. The list of games that follows include some of the most popular and highly rated first person shooters that have been released over the past two years or so.
1. Left 4 Dead
Release Date: Nov 18, 2008
Theme: Survival Horror
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Left 4 Dead is a co-op multiplayer first person shooter that tells the story of four survivors in a post-apocalyptic world with each player taking on the role of one of these survivors. The world has been in the grips of a pandemic that has transformed the infected into mutated zombie type creatures. More Info | Screenshots | Demo
Theme: Survival Horror
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Left 4 Dead is a co-op multiplayer first person shooter that tells the story of four survivors in a post-apocalyptic world with each player taking on the role of one of these survivors. The world has been in the grips of a pandemic that has transformed the infected into mutated zombie type creatures. More Info | Screenshots | Demo
2. Call of Duty World at War
Release Date: Nov 11, 2008
Theme: World War 2
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Call of Duty World at War moved the Call of Duty series back to World War II. The game has two main campaigns a Russian campaign that follows the Russian army during the last days of the European war and a campaign set in the Pacific theater of operations. More Info | Screenshots
Theme: World War 2
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Call of Duty World at War moved the Call of Duty series back to World War II. The game has two main campaigns a Russian campaign that follows the Russian army during the last days of the European war and a campaign set in the Pacific theater of operations. More Info | Screenshots
3. Far Cry 2
Release Date: Oct 21, 2008
Theme: Modern Military
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Far Cry 2 is a first person shooter set in which players take on the role of a mercenary sent to eliminate a mysterious arms dealer named "The Jackel" before his actions plunge the fictional Africian region into war. More Info | Screenshots
Theme: Modern Military
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Far Cry 2 is a first person shooter set in which players take on the role of a mercenary sent to eliminate a mysterious arms dealer named "The Jackel" before his actions plunge the fictional Africian region into war. More Info | Screenshots
4. Crysis Warhead
Release Date: Sep 16, 2008
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
In Crysis Warhead you assume the role of Sergeant "Psycho" Skykes your brash British, nanosuit wearing squad mate from Crysis. Crytek has always billed the Crysis storyline as a trilogy but Crysis Warhead is not a continuation of where things left off at the end of Crysis. Rather, it's story runs parallel to the timeline in Crysis and tells of what happens to Psycho on the other side of the island. Screenshots | Review
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
In Crysis Warhead you assume the role of Sergeant "Psycho" Skykes your brash British, nanosuit wearing squad mate from Crysis. Crytek has always billed the Crysis storyline as a trilogy but Crysis Warhead is not a continuation of where things left off at the end of Crysis. Rather, it's story runs parallel to the timeline in Crysis and tells of what happens to Psycho on the other side of the island. Screenshots | Review
5. Brothers In Arms: Hell's Highway
Release Date: Sep 23, 2008
Theme: World War 2
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Hell's Highway is the latest title in the popular Brothers In Arms series of first person tactical shooters. In it you play the role of Staff Sergeant Matthew Baker and command a squad from the 101st Airborne Division - 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment through Operation Market Garden. More Info | Screenshots
Theme: World War 2
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Hell's Highway is the latest title in the popular Brothers In Arms series of first person tactical shooters. In it you play the role of Staff Sergeant Matthew Baker and command a squad from the 101st Airborne Division - 502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment through Operation Market Garden. More Info | Screenshots
6. ARMA II
Release Date: Jul 2, 2009
Theme: Modern Military
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Game Series: ARMA, Operation Flashpoint
ARMA II is modern military tactical action game in which players controls a squad of troops through various combat missions that can include both land and air vehicles. The game is set in a fictitious eastern European country named Chernarus, whose control fought over by pro-democractic and pro-communist factions. In anticipation of the release next week, Bohemia Interactive has released an extensive demo of the game. More Info | Screenshots
Theme: Modern Military
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Game Series: ARMA, Operation Flashpoint
ARMA II is modern military tactical action game in which players controls a squad of troops through various combat missions that can include both land and air vehicles. The game is set in a fictitious eastern European country named Chernarus, whose control fought over by pro-democractic and pro-communist factions. In anticipation of the release next week, Bohemia Interactive has released an extensive demo of the game. More Info | Screenshots
7. Wolfenstein
Release Date: Aug 18, 2009
Theme: World War II, Sci-Fi
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Game Series: Wolfenstein
Wolfenstein is the sequel to Return to Castle Wolfenstein which introduced us to B.J. Blazkowicz and the secret occult division of Heinrich Himmler's SS. Players are once again put in the role of B.J. Blazkowicz, a special agent for the Office of Secret Actions (OSA). It's his job to defeat a new threat and the Nazi's efforts to harness mysterious occult powers. More Info | Screenshots
Theme: World War II, Sci-Fi
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Game Series: Wolfenstein
Wolfenstein is the sequel to Return to Castle Wolfenstein which introduced us to B.J. Blazkowicz and the secret occult division of Heinrich Himmler's SS. Players are once again put in the role of B.J. Blazkowicz, a special agent for the Office of Secret Actions (OSA). It's his job to defeat a new threat and the Nazi's efforts to harness mysterious occult powers. More Info | Screenshots
8. Call of Juarez Bound in Blood
Release Date: Jun 30, 2009
Theme: Western
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Game Series: Call of Juarez
Call of Juarez Bound in Blood is the second title in the Call of Juarez series of western themed first person shooters. The game is set during the civil war and follows the story and adventures of two brothers in different parts of 1860s United States.
Theme: Western
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Game Series: Call of Juarez
Call of Juarez Bound in Blood is the second title in the Call of Juarez series of western themed first person shooters. The game is set during the civil war and follows the story and adventures of two brothers in different parts of 1860s United States.
9. The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
Release Date: Apr 7, 2009 (US), Apr 24, 2009 (EU)
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single Player, Multiplayer
Game Series: Chronicles of Riddick
Chronicles of Riddick Assault on Dark Athena is the sequel to Escape from Butcher Bay and picks up immeditately following the events of the first title. Players take on the role of Richard B. Riddick who is once again voiced by Vin Diesel.
Theme: Sci-Fi
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single Player, Multiplayer
Game Series: Chronicles of Riddick
Chronicles of Riddick Assault on Dark Athena is the sequel to Escape from Butcher Bay and picks up immeditately following the events of the first title. Players take on the role of Richard B. Riddick who is once again voiced by Vin Diesel.
10. F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Release Date: Feb 10, 2009
Platform: PC - Windows XP/Vista
Genre: Action
Theme: Horror/Modern Military
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Game Series: F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin is the follow up to F.E.A.R, the highly rated survival horror game of supernatural suspense and pulse pounding action. In it players will again encounter Alma as they explore the city that was destroyed at the end of the first game as well as other large outdoor environments. More Info
Platform: PC - Windows XP/Vista
Genre: Action
Theme: Horror/Modern Military
Rating: M for Mature
Game Modes: Single player, multiplayer
Game Series: F.E.A.R.
F.E.A.R. 2 Project Origin is the follow up to F.E.A.R, the highly rated survival horror game of supernatural suspense and pulse pounding action. In it players will again encounter Alma as they explore the city that was destroyed at the end of the first game as well as other large outdoor environments. More Info
