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1. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe! Marvel Rivals is a multiplayer, hero shooter and third-person shooter game. Released on December 05th 2024 has received 287,569 reviews of which 228,817 were positive and 58,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played hero shooter game, thanks to its 107,808 peak concurrent players over the last day.
7.9
228,817
58,752
107,808
players
2. Team Fortress 2
Nine distinct classes provide a broad range of tactical abilities and personalities. Constantly updated with new game modes, maps, equipment and, most importantly, hats! Team Fortress 2 is a hero shooter, multiplayer and fps game. Released on October 10th 2007 has received 1,161,472 reviews of which 1,044,264 were positive and 117,208 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. While seeing 47,241 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among hero shooter games based on player count.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
47,241
players
3. FragPunk
FragPunk is a thrilling 5v5 hero shooter where Shard Cards allow you to break the rules of combat and ensure that no two rounds are ever the same. Get ready to unleash your skills! FragPunk is a fps, multiplayer and hero shooter game. Released on March 06th 2025 has received 49,138 reviews of which 36,530 were positive and 12,608 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. While seeing 1,130 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among hero shooter games based on player count.
7.3
36,530
12,608
1,130
players
4. Paladins®
Paladins is the ultimate fantasy team-based shooter experience, with over 50 customizable Champions fighting in 5v5 action across a diverse Realm of modes and maps! Paladins® is a hero shooter, multiplayer and fps game. Released on May 08th 2018 has received 346,404 reviews of which 294,373 were positive and 52,031 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 1,121 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
8.4
294,373
52,031
1,121
players
5. Strinova
Strinova is an anime-style third-person tactical competitive shooter. Switch freely between three-dimensional and two-dimensional forms in this one-of-a-kind game that offers a unique tactical shooting system for an unparalleled experience. Strinova is a anime, third-person shooter and hero shooter game. Released on November 21st 2024 has received 29,604 reviews of which 22,005 were positive and 7,599 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 1,033 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.3
22,005
7,599
1,033
players
6. Farlight 84
Hey Lightcatchers! Are you ready for massive 60-player shootouts? Enjoy fast-paced hero shooter action in Farlight 84! Farlight 84 is a battle royale, multiplayer and hero shooter game. Released on September 21st 2023 has received 55,073 reviews of which 41,943 were positive and 13,130 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 560 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.5
41,943
13,130
560
players
7. Quake Champions
Step into the Arena. Compete against players from around the world in this fast-paced shooter that combines the dark mythos of the original Quake with the skill-based competition of Quake III Arena. Become a Champion. Quake Champions is a arena shooter, hero shooter and early access game. Released on August 18th 2022 has received 38,365 reviews of which 28,297 were positive and 10,068 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 371 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
7.3
28,297
10,068
371
players
8. Dirty Bomb®
Work together or die alone! Fight to restore peace to London or tear it down for profit in the most challenging team based shooter around. Dirty Bomb® is a hero shooter, fps and multiplayer game. Released on June 02nd 2015 has received 57,167 reviews of which 46,464 were positive and 10,703 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
8.0
46,464
10,703
52
players
9. Gun Devil
GUN DEVIL is an explosive platformer about rescuing your kidnapped hell wife from Satan's child, the Caramelized Dumbass and his Pimp Legion. Gun Devil is a side scroller, 2d platformer and hero shooter game. Released on August 02nd 2022 has received 1,579 reviews of which 1,519 were positive and 60 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
9.1
1,519
60
3
players
10. Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game
Best Offline Shooter and Sniper Game. Warning it's addictive Cover Fire: Offline Shooting Game is a on-rails shooter, hero shooter and pve game. Released on November 04th 2021 has received 353 reviews of which 255 were positive and 98 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played hero shooter games.
6.8
255
98
2
players
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