Best Third-Person Shooter Games

Why it's here: Housemarque's bullet-hell roguelike is the most cinematic third-person shooter on PS5, pairing astronaut Selene's death loop with firefights that make full use of the DualSense. Steam and PlayStation reviews single out the visuals, sound design, and moment-to-moment combat as best-in-class. The recurring complaint is punishing difficulty and long runs that do not forgive interruption, so budget real time before you dive in. Start here if you want prestige production wrapped around relentless gunplay.

Why it's here: This is the game that wrote the third-person cover-shooter playbook, and Reloaded finally brings the original campaign to PS5 with sharpened visuals and split-screen co-op intact. Long-time fans in Steam reviews praise the chunky combat and nostalgia, calling the campaign the reason to buy. The recurring criticism is weak enemy AI and a price reviewers feel outpaces the updates. Play it for the foundational cover gunplay and a co-op campaign that still holds up.

Why it's here: Arrowhead's squad shooter is the best cooperative third-person game on the platform, dropping four Helldivers into chaotic bug-and-bot warfare where friendly fire and stratagem timing decide everything. Players consistently praise the teamwork, weapon variety, and the steady stream of updates. The recurring frustration in reviews is balance churn, frequent weapon nerfs and stability wobbles between patches, plus a thin solo experience. Bring a regular squad and it becomes the most replayable pick on this list.

Why it's here: Remedy's paranormal action-mystery is the strongest single-player pick here, handing Jesse Faden telekinetic powers inside the shifting Oldest House. Player reviews are overwhelmingly positive on its atmosphere, art direction, and the way supernatural abilities and gunplay combine. The recurring caveat is a story some find hard to follow and combat that can wear thin late, alongside occasional performance hitches. Choose it when you want a shooter carried by place, lore, and one of the genre's best power fantasies.

Why it's here: Naughty Dog's remastered pair of Nathan Drake and Chloe Frazer adventures is the most cinematic entry on this list, built on set-piece gunfights, cover shooting, and blockbuster spectacle running at PS5 framerates. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive on the graphics, pacing, and storytelling. The main critique players raise is that combat is a supporting act to the spectacle rather than the deepest shooting on this page. Pick it for the best-looking, best-told third-person action on the platform.

Why it's here: Gunfire Games builds a soulslike around the gun, and Remnant II is the list's replayability champion thanks to procedural worlds and a dual-Archetype build system. Players single out the co-op, deep customization, and rewarding boss fights. The polarizing note in reviews is a forgettable story plus optimization and RNG frustrations that can sour a run. Come for the loop of rerolling worlds and chasing new builds with two friends, not for the narrative.

Why it's here: Massive's tactical looter is the best online third-person shooter here, sending agents to reclaim a post-collapse Washington, D.C. across a dense open world and a deep endgame. Player reviews are largely positive on the gunplay, cover tactics, and steady content. The recurring complaint is server and connection trouble tied to Ubisoft's services, so a stable connection matters. Team up for cover-based firefights and build-crafting that reward coordinated squads over solo runs.

Why it's here: Ubisoft's cartel-hunting sandbox is the widest open world on this list, letting a four-player squad tackle a sprawling Bolivia with stealth, drones, and tactical firefights in any order. Players praise the scale, co-op freedom, and mission variety. The recurring criticism in reviews is uneven performance, long loads, and shaky server connectivity, with stealth AI that can feel soft. Play it with friends who want to plan approaches across a huge map rather than chase a tight story.

Why it's here: PlatinumGames' cult classic is the fastest, most stylish shooter here, built around a rocket-powered slide that turns cover shooting into a high-speed bullet ballet as agent Sam Gideon boosts through robot armies. Steam reviews overwhelmingly praise the movement, combat, and replayable scoring, even as they call the story cheesy and slight. A lone PlayStation review flags technical rough edges. Pick it for pure arcade thrill and a combat system nothing else on this list matches.

Why it's here: Rebellion's WWII marksman sim is the definitive sniping pick, pairing satisfying long-range ballistics and the infamous X-ray kill cam with large, open Italian maps that reward stealth or run-and-gun. Reviews are overwhelmingly positive on the mechanics, environments, and replay value across solo and co-op. The recurring gripe is weapons and features locked behind DLC and a forgettable story. Line up here when you want tactical third-person stealth built around the perfect shot.

Why it's here: Digital Extremes' space-ninja shooter is the best free-to-play entry on this list, layering slick third-person gunplay, movement, and melee across years of content that costs nothing to start. Players consistently praise the depth, mechanics, and developer support. The recurring caveat in reviews is a heavy grind and a complexity that can overwhelm newcomers. Jump in if you want a generous, endlessly expanding co-op shooter, provided you are comfortable learning a genuinely deep system over time.