What are the best shooting games on PS5? [Top 20]

Looking for a great shooting game on PlayStation 5 ? This article is just what you need! We invite you to discover our selection of must-read titles of the moment.

Between realism, fun, and big explosions, here is our Top 20 best shooting games on PS5.

1. Borderlands 3

👉 In this completely crazy FPS, get ready to explore different planets to stop the Calypso Twins. You'll also need to collect tons of weapons to take on hordes of enemies!

🔥 Why this game?

Because it's fun! Borderlands 3 perfectly combines humor and huge arsenal of weaponsthecooperative action and various quests.

❤️ For whom?

For those who love looters, play cooperatively and not take yourself too seriously.

2. Dead Space

👉 You play as Isaac Clarke, a maintenance engineer who must survive aboard the USG IshimuraThe ship is infested with monstrous creatures called Necromorphs. Not only will you have to survive, but you will also have to repair the ship, while trying to understand what happened to the crew.

🔥 Why this game?

The PS5 version of Dead Space modernizes the experience and immersion with next-gen graphics, a immersive sound, constant tension... all this for a horror atmosphere that is as intense as ever. Unbelievable! 

❤️ For whom?

For fans of horror, survival, and stressful science fiction.

3. Deathloop

👉 Your character, Colt, is stuck in a time loop. To get out of it, you must eliminate eight targets before midnight — while trying to escape Julianna, a formidable assassin who wants you dead!

🔥 Why this game?

Thanks to the time loop, you can replay it over and over again without never tire of With each cycle, you will be able to learn, experiment with new approaches, and discover hidden secrets.

❤️ For whom?

For players who like to experiment, but also for those who replayability enthusiasts and secrets to discover!

4. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

👉 Step into the shoes ofIndiana Jones for new adventures in the 1930s. The story revolves around a ancient power linked to mysterious sites scattered across the world (the Vatican, Egypt, the Himalayas, etc.): the aim of the game is to prevent hostile forces (Nazis) from finding this power and seizing it!

🔥 Why this game?

Indiana Jones and the Great Circle offers a perfect blend of adventure and shooting game. You can also explore, solve complex puzzles and riddles, but also infiltrate iconic locations!

❤️ For whom?

For the fans of the Indiana Jones universe, but also for those who love adventure and archaeology.

5. Returnal

👉 You play Selene, an astronaut who crashes on the Atropos planetYou are also trapped in a loop where each death sends you back to the beginning. To understand what is happening to you, you will need to explore an alien world populated with hostile creatures.

🔥 Why this game?

Returnal is worth checking out for its intense and fast-paced gameplay ! Added to this is the high replayability: each time you die, you will have to adapt your strategy, because the world changes every time!

❤️ For whom?

For gamers and science fiction fans who love adventures and tough challenges.

6. Deep Rock Galactic

👉 In Deep Rock Galactic, you are a space dwarf working for a mining company. Your mission: explore caves randomly generated, gather resources... During your travels, you will also have to face off against alien creatures as a team.

🔥 Why this game?

Because it is one of the most fun cooperative games with a wide selection of gadgets and weapons: torches, drills, machine guns... Thanks to the random caves, each mission guarantees new and exciting adventures!

❤️ For whom?

For the co-op enthusiasts and social games, but also for anyone who likes to dig, explore, and mine in a hostile universe.

7. Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered

👉 Your character, Aloy, is an outcast hunter who explores a world dominated by animal machines. The goal is to discover the your character's origins, but also to understand what happened to the past civilization. Get ready to face giant machines that look like dinosaurs!

🔥 Why this game?

Horizon Zero Dawn Remastered is worth checking out for its unique and mysterious universe Why do machines dominate? What happened to humanity? Why is Aloy special? The answers will be revealed as you progress through your adventures, with a pace worthy of a sci-fi thriller.

❤️ For whom?

For players who enjoy open and original worlds, but also for science fiction fans. 

 8. Resident Evil Village

👉 Step into the shoes of Ethan Winters as he sets out to find his kidnapped daughter. His adventures take him to a remote European village populated by terrifying creatures and led by the formidable and mysterious Lady Dimitrescu.

🔥 Why this game?

Resident Evil Village blends perfectly exploration and combat, with a strong narrative dimension. Thehorrific atmosphere is more than successful with monsters and a perfectly creepy environment.

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❤️ For whom?

For the horror/survival horror fans who are looking for a good script with lots of twists and turns.

9. Quake II

👉 In this explosive shooter game, you play as a marine tasked withinfiltrate the planet StroggosThe goal is toweaken the Strogg, a hostile cybernetic race that threatens Earth.

🔥 Why this game?

Because Quake II remains a classic of the FPS, fast-paced, intense, and always fun, even years later.

❤️ For whom?

For those nostalgic for Old-school FPS and those who want non-stop action.

10. DOOM: The Dark Ages

👉 In a kingdom invaded by forces of hell, your character is the last hope for fight demonsYou will have to exterminate as many as possible, while trying to discover the origin of the conflict!

🔥 Why this game?

DOOM The Dark Ages invites you to discover a new universe within the franchise, but also to explore the origins of the Doom Slayer. On the agenda: a techno-medieval world A truly original game where a hellish army led by particularly powerful and formidable bosss awaits you!

❤️ For whom?

For all those who love Intense single-player FPS with lots of action and formidable enemies.

11. Helldivers II

👉 As elite soldier Helldiver, you are sent to different planets to eliminate alien enemies. Your mission is to defend "Super-Earth" in highly intensive cooperative missions. Just like the first game, Helldivers II won't give you a second to catch your breath!

🔥 Why this game?

Because the Co-op gameplay is explosive, ultra-dynamic and requires real coordination.

❤️ For whom?

For the fans of edgy co-op, chaotic actions, and group missions.

12. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

👉 In In Call of Duty Black Ops 6, you play as CIA agents and track down a paramilitary group mysteriously linked to the agency. On the agenda: conspiracies, infiltrations, and clandestine operations ! 

🔥 Why this game?

The game perfectly blends war, espionage, clandestine missions, and conspiracy. The single-player campaign offers exciting and action-packed missions. And for fans of co-op, the Zombies mode lets you battle hordes of the undead with other players!

❤️ For whom?

For FPS enthusiasts with a rich and complex history.

13. Dead link

👉 The game takes place in a dystopian future where you play as a robot soldier on a mission. Your mission: infiltrate the facilities of the megacorporations that dominate the world to destroy their forces. A roguelite-style game, it allows you to replay and progress until he became the most formidable of them all!

🔥 Why this game?

Deadlink is an explosive cyberpunk-style FPS with a fast-paced, intense gameplay but above all addictive! The game offers several character classes (soldier, sniper, assassin, etc.), each with its own way of playing.

❤️ For whom?

For the fans of fast-paced FPS games like DOOM or Warhammer, but also for roguelite fans.

14. Grand Theft Auto V

👉 This open-world shooter invites you to play as three characters—Michael, Franklin, and Trevor—in a series of complex and dangerous robberies. On the agenda: get ready for some crazy criminal adventures in the sprawling city of Los Santos and its surroundings!

🔥 Why this game?

Grand Theft Auto V offers incredible freedom, varied missions, and a online fashion still very active.

❤️ For whom?

For the open world enthusiasts rich in action and possibilities!

15. Hunt: Showdown 1896

👉 You play as a bounty hunter in a dark and hostile environment (swamps, bayous, etc.). The targets are monsters that you must track down and eliminate before other hunters (opposing players). You must then leave the area with your loot, avoiding capture by your rivals.

🔥 Why this game?

Hunt: Showdown 1896 is worth checking out for its immersive and carefully crafted atmosphereEverything has been designed to give you the impression of really wading through the bayous, with the added thrill of the hunt!

❤️ For whom?

For those who enjoy excitement and adrenaline, but also for fans of western and horror atmospheres.

16. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II

👉 Immerse yourself in the adventures of Captain Titus, an Adeptus Astartes Space Marine who confronts the Tyrannids — an alien horde devouring everything in its path — in a series of brutal battles.

🔥 Why this game?

With Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II, pprepare for massive clashes against the Tyranids, with a raw mixture of shooting and hand-to-hand combat.

❤️ For whom?

For the fans of intense action and the Warhammer 40K universe.

17. Call of Duty: Warzone

👉 Call of Duty: Warzone offers you a battle royale in the universe Call of Duty ! Battle up to 99 players on a large map, collect weapons and equipment, and survive to be the last squad alive.

🔥 Why this game?

Because it is one of the the most vibrant and dynamic battle royales, with regular updates.

❤️ For whom?

Go for it, if you like fashion fast-paced and competitive multiplayer games !

18. Rollerdrome

👉 The game offers an amazing mix of shooting and rollerblading : You participate in a futuristic competition where you skate in arenas while performing tricks and eliminating enemies with different weapons.

🔥 Why this game?

Rollerdrome offers a truly unique experience by combining shooting, rollerblading, tricks, and a unique visual style!

❤️ For whom?

For players who want a Original FPS, fluid and highly choreographed.

19. After the Fall

👉 After the Fall invites you to dive in in a frozen post-apocalyptic world where you face hordes of mutant creatures called "Snowbreed." It is a 100 % cooperative shooter game !

🔥 Why this game?

Because it perfectly combines VR immersion + cooperation + intense action. Adrenaline rushes are guaranteed, but so is lots of fun, because you can play cooperatively with your friends.

❤️ For whom?

For fans of group VR games, but also players who wantfun activity and hassle-free.

20. Sniper Elite 5

👉 Step into the shoes of Karl Fairburne, a sharpshooter tasked with foil a Nazi plot during World War II. You will have to infiltrate occupied France and make long-range shots. 

🔥 Why this game?

Because the long-range shots and killcam offered by Sniper Elite 5 remain unique in their genre. It must be said that the infiltration-precision combo is really effective!

❤️ For whom?

For patient players who like to prepare each shot down to the millimeter.

As you will have understood: The PS5 has no shortage of incredible shooter games. So, which one on this list appeals to you the most?

And if you think another title deserves a place in this ranking, let us know in the comments.

And for even more PS5 games to discover absolutely:

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