First-person shooter (FPS) games are proving to be the most favored genre in the video game industry. Scoring billions of dollars in sales each year and dominating the best-seller lists of the current-generation gaming consoles, FPS games are sure to have caught your attention.
With gurus of the video game industry producing bestselling FPS titles year after year, it has almost become impossible for gamers to keep track. Wondering which FPS games to purchase next? Here is our list of the best first-person shooter games of 2018:
Battalion 1944
Battalion 1944 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated games of 2018 and deserves its place among the best first person shooter games of the year. Battalion 1944 displays a major shift from the more Hollywood-ish approach of most games and promises to bring back vibes of some of the very first FPS games. Following the footsteps of Battlefield 1, the game features brutal experiences of World War II and takes players on a journey through the war as seen by the eyes of the soldiers on the British front.
Expected Release Date: 2018
Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Genre: First Person Shooter
Developed By: Bulkhead Interactive
Published By: Square Enix
Far Cry 5
This upcoming edition of the Fry Cry series strives to become gamers’ favorite by continuing the storyline of Joseph Seed’s cult and taking it to the next level. The game features single and multiplayer modes paired with extremely crazy missions, an opportunity for players to customize their character, and a wide selection of weapons to choose from.
Expected Release Date: March 27, 2018
Genre: Shooter, Action, Adventure
Platforms: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Developed by: Ubisoft Montreal
Published by: Ubisoft
Overkill’s The Walking Dead
Love watching The Walking Dead? Ever wonder what it’d be like actually being part of the show? The Walking Dead seems like a very promising first-person game. Similar to TWD comics and TV show, you’ll find yourself in a world overrun by zombies. You need to survive the post-apocalyptic conditions with your unique set of skills, and get a chance to enjoy a great back-story and distinct style.
Expected Release Date: Fall, 2018
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Genre: Action, First-Person Shooter
Developed By: Starbreeze
Published By: Starbreeze AB
Metro Exodus
Metro Exodus is set off on a journey through post-apocalyptic wastelands ruined by a nuclear war that takes place in 2036. Based on one of Dmitry Glukhovsky’s novels, this game not only has a fantastic storyline, but also combines the elements of extraordinary combat and survival horror.
Expected Release Date: Fall, 2018
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Genre: First-Person Shooter
Developed By: 4A Games
Published By: Deep Silver
Warhammer: Vermintide 2
Sequel to the award-winning Vermintide, Warhammer: Vermintide 2 brings back the original five heroes with fifteen different characters each having unique style and abilities. Face the forces of Skaven and the destructive Chaos arm as you desperately try to survive on your way through the game.
Expected Release Date: March 30, 2018
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Genre: First-Person Shooter, Action
Developed By: Fatshark
Published By: Fatshark
System Shock Remastered
Most of us loved playing System Shock back in the day. However, this high-definition remake of the classic game presents everyone with a fantastic opportunity to experience the game like never before.
While the remake isn’t exactly a replica of the game first introduced in 1994, it retains plenty of elements from the 90’s version and features Citadel Station facing a hostile takeover by AI SHODAN.
Expected Release Date: 2018
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Genre: Action-adventure, First-Person Shooter
Published By: Night Drive Studios
Developed By: Night Drive Studios
Anthem
Appearing to be an extraordinary effort in taking Destiny’s idea of a shared-world shooter concept, Anthem is trying hard to make it to the list of the best 1st person shooter games of the year. While we are all quite skeptical about how the game may turn out, and whether it would be able to surpass the standards set by Destiny and Destiny 2, this game by BioWare and EA is pushing it to make playing with your friends using super-powered suits fun like never before!
Expected Release Date: 2018
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One
Genre: Action-adventure, First-Person Shooter
Published By: Night Drive Studios
Developed By: Night Drive Studios
Reflecting upon our list of the best FPS games of the year, we are sure to have offered you a taste of this genre’s exceptional growth. We would love to hear about what games you think can be touted as the top first person shooter games of the year. Promoting the use of decision-making skills and offering you an opportunity to be part of the critical situations, first person shooters games are an excellent addition to the gaming industry ever since the invention of the legendary Doom.
