Top 14 Best Shooting Games For PS4

There is certainly no shortage in great games when it comes to the PS4. Hence, shooter fans can expect great stuff from our list of the best shooting games for PS4.

1. Grand Theft Auto V

• Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
• Game genre: Action-adventure
• Game mode: Single player, multiplayer

More than a shooter, the world-renown gangster game has returned with its fifth installment. Grand Thief Auto V features the traditional sandbox action-adventure gameplay where you’ll be playing as three criminals in the fictional state of San Andreas. But this time, the open-world map is so much bigger, and there are also many more things to do other than just following the boring mission path.

Moreover, the narrative ways of how the story progress also change a lot as you can have multiple story path depending on your in-game decisions. And once you’ve finished the offline adventures, you can join thousands of other players in the fanatic online game mode.

With GTA V, the developers have really taken the elements to a whole new level by making the game as realistic as it could get. Each character has their own story which builds up their character in certain ways. Moreover, even though the game has already been out for years, there are still updates and supports from Rockstar.

2. Titanfall 2

• Platforms: Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows
• Game genre: FPS
• Game modes: Single player, multiplayer

Despite the already-huge success of the first game, Titanfall 2 proves that EA still have so much more to offer and gamers can expect great games in the future for the series. Despite the direct competition with the new Call of Duty, the game is still considered one of the best shooting games for PS4 at that time. And that’s because of the advanced, action-packed gameplay that is different from almost any standard shooter currently on the market.

Start as a humble Militia rifleman, rise up to earn your rightful position as the Pilot and control giant robots into battles. Everything in Titanfall 2 can only earn by leveling up or completing tasks and missions; there is no shortcut. Hence, the game is great for those who’re looking for a single player title that they can spend countless hours on and each of their efforts is appreciated.

Moreover, the online multiplayer is also exciting as you’ll have six new Titans in your control to smashing others.

3. Killing Floor 2

• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Linux
• Game genres: FPS, survival horror
• Game modes: Single player, multiplayer

Looking for pure action gameplay? There shouldn’t anything that is more satisfying than throwing everything you’ve got in your arsenal at a coming swamp of zombies, right? It might sound sick, but this guilty pleasure can be really relaxing and addictive, it’s a therapy session. Plus, you don’t have to worry about competition since there are only you and the zombies.

Killing Floor 2 is one of those shooters that offer players hours of endless fun killing the zombies. The game features 6 different types of character, each with their own role in the battle including Medic and Sharpshooter. Focus on certain classes of character to earn enough experiences so you can level up their skills and abilities.

And if you feel like it’s too easy, there are multiple difficulties for players to choose depending on their levels. Sometimes, you can share the fun with your fun with friends using the online co-op multiplayer. Eliminating zombies has never been so satisfying with Killing Floor 2.

4. DOOM

• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch
• Game genre: FPS
• Game modes: Single player, multiplayer

The renowned shooter from the 90s has been rebooted, and it looks fabulous even for today standard. Players will be playing as the last man on Mars after a disastrous accident in which a portal that leads to hell was opened on the planet. Now, the place is filled with monsters from all sizes and shapes ready to be getting smashed by you.

Grab your weapons and ready for the hunt of your life, blow up the monsters using flashbangs or evaporate them using your bazooka. At certain points, you’ll even enter Hell itself in your journey to discover the secrets behind the destruction of the red planet.

Stunning visuals and realistic effects, combining with a brilliant blend of demonic music and sounds, DOOM offer shooter fans unforgettable experiences with their PS4.

5. Tom Clancy’s The Division

• Platforms: Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
• Game genres: Action RPG, survival
• Game mode: Multiplayer

If you’re more into co-op shooting games, Tom Clancy’s The Division is definitely a must-have. The game takes place in a fictional future world after a smallpox pandemic that wiped out almost the entire population of New York. Your mission as a Special Agent is to support the Strategic Homeland Division in investigating the causes of the outbreak and confront the criminals who’re trying to control the city.

Though the game can be played solo, it’s best to spend time with your friends in the co-op missions both online and offline.  And if there is no one around, the brilliant matching system allows players to find their partners effortlessly, and once you’ve finished the mission, you can go back and play it in solo mode too.

6. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End

• Platform: PlayStation 4
• Game genre: action-adventure
• Game modes: Single player, multiplayer

Though the game’s main focus isn’t about shooting, you can’t take the firearm elements in Uncharted 4 lightly. Every shooter fans should be more than please playing the game as it features intensive gunfights and exciting actions. Combining with the traditional adventure elements, Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End is definitely a must-play title on PS4.

The game follows our main character Nathan Drake and his beloved wife Elena, in his journey to find Captain Henry Avery’s lost treasure. Later on, you’ll encounter other characters including his older brother Sam and the longtime partner Sully.

7. Call of Duty: WWII

• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
• Genre: FPS
• Modes: Single player, multiplayer

Whether you’re looking for a graphically impressive shooter or a powerful story about war, Call of Duty: WWII has it all. The game is definitely a successful comeback for the famous franchise after a period of being “overly abused” with many trashy titles.

In Call of Duty: WWII, players will have the options two brilliantly created game modes, the normal single-player campaign, and the fanatic online multiplayer mode. The game takes us back to the most brutal wars of human’s history following the stories of different characters with different fates. Hence, each player will have a better understanding of the war in both side’s aspects. And after you’re done with the campaign, you can take the fun online by joining your friends in epic and brutal battles.

8. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch
• Game genres: FPS, action-adventure
• Game mode: Single player

The Wolfenstein franchise follows a new story path compare to most other shooter games, no aliens, no history events, just us. But instead of living in a happy and peaceful world, we’re forced to live in a suppressed society where the Nazis were the ones that won the World War II. And though both The New Order and The New Colossus are great shooters that deserve a place in our list, we think The New Colossus would give gamers a better overall shooting experience.

Although the whole story isn’t considered long, you’ll never feel uncompleted playing this game. Profound stories with well-polished dialogues, incredible graphics, and never lack of thrilling gunfights, there will never be a dull moment when playing this game.

9. Fallout 4

• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Windows
• Game genre: Action RPG
• Game mode: Single player

The game takes place in a post-apocalyptic world destroyed after a nuclear blast where it’s all about killing or being killed. As the sole survivor of Vault 111, every second with you is the fight to survive. Find your way to the Wasteland, rebuild and repopulate the human inhabitants that are scattering around the world.

The game features a huge open-world environment which consists of hundreds of locations, characters, and quests to discover. Everything is up to you, whether it is to join a cult or work alone. There are items and goods ready to be collected, use them to build your own settlements.

With incredible graphics and sound effects, Fallout 4 features breathtaking gunfights and battles. The story isn’t much but it’s complete, and you’ll find the gameplay super addictive.

10. Killzone: Shadow Fall

• Platform: PlayStation 4
• Game genre: FPS
• Game modes: Single player, multiplayer

The PS4 doesn’t have many exclusive shooting titles; in fact, this is the only games in our list. Regardless, it’s definitely a game that worth playing, especially if you’re into shooters. The game takes place shortly of thirty years after the events that happened with Killzone 3. With the age of planetary colonization comes the conflicts between the superpowers. For ages, the Vektans and the Helghast have been divided by a huge security wall spread across their borders. But now, things are getting hot between two factions, it’s up to you an agent from a military intelligence organization to maintain that fragile peace treaty.

Killzone: Shadow Fall features solid gameplay with realistic gunfights and fast-paced combats. The graphics are also impressive for a 2013 game, even when compared to today titles. Online multiplayer experiences have always been satisfying with no lag or stuttering with full players in the match. Players will also have a huge collection of different guns and weapons to choose.

11. Star Wars Battlefront II

• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
• Game genres: FPS, Third-person shooter
• Game modes: Single player, multiplayer

Although Electronic Arts has made a terrible mistake by including in-game power-up purchases at launch, they’ve quickly removed the feature and replace it with cosmetics only. Hence, gamers can focus on enjoying the game instead of competing with others. Apart from that, Star Wars Battlefront II is undoubtedly a competent and excellent shooter, especially those who’re fans of the epic movie series.

The game features a rich online multiplayer that comes with a variety of contents where you can spend hours to explore the galaxy with your friends. The single player campaign isn’t quite significant, but it’s complete and has exactly what the fans wanted. Start with the Endor war, and focus on the 30-year period between Star Wars VI and VII, in which the Palpatine tries to lure the Resistance Alliance into a trap.

12. Shadow Warrior 2

• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
• Game genre: FPS
• Game modes: Single player, multiplayer

Shadow Warrior 2 is a fresh blending of multiple exciting genres including shooting, that would easily give us hours of rewarding gameplay. The game gives players endless upgradability for their characters; you can choose to develop your characters in many different ways and take advantage of the huge weaponry that it has to offer.

The game comes with an enjoyable co-op mode for anyone who’s looking for some team fun. For lone wolves, the sole loot-and-shoot mechanic might be a little boring. Combining with some other minor flaws, this keeps the game from becoming great. However, it would still be more than enough for any shooter fans to get their fill.

13. Far Cry 5

• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
• Game genres: Action-adventure, FPS
• Game modes: Single player, multiplayer

Any fans of open-world games would love the game, even when you’re not very keen on shooters. The game features a huge map that depicts the countryside of the fictional town of Hope County with extremely interactive elements for players to discover.

You’ll be playing as a new sheriff who quickly finds himself caught up in the local conflicts and the immersion of a dark cult called The Project at Eden’s Gate lead by their maniac leader, Joseph Seed. Interact with the locals to receive help and uncover the secrets behind these villains. You can even ask them to help you in your missions.

Aside from the main storyline, you can enjoy the countryside by going hiking, fishing, camping, or even playing catch with your pets. There will be plenty of things to do to keep you from being bored.

14. Firewall Zero Hour

• Platform: PlayStation 4
• Game genre: FPS
• Game mode: Multiplayer

If you have a PSVR, this is one of the few shooter games that you should try. And if you don’t have one, Firewall Zero Hour could be the reason for purchasing one. The game is extremely fun and addictive as it utilizes the VR features brilliantly creating immersive experiences for any gamers.

The game is best when playing in teams, using the PSVR you can perform multiple actions just like real life combats. Moreover, the game is entirely playable using the DualShock. Hence you won’t have to waste your money on the Move controllers.

Summary: 14 best PS4 shooting games

1. Grand Theft Auto V
2. Titanfall 2
3. Killing Floor 2
4. Doom
5. Tom Clancy’s The Divison
6. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End
7. Call of Duty: WWII
8. Wolfeinstein II: The New Colossus
9. Fallout 4
10. KillZone: Shadow Fall
11. Star Wars Battlefront II
12. Shadow Warrior 2
13. Far Cry 5
14. Firewall Zero Hour

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