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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2 is a fps, shooter and multiplayer game. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played shooter game, thanks to its 864,400 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
864,400
players
2. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale. Apex Legends™ is a battle royale, multiplayer and fps game. Released on November 04th 2020 has received 994,979 reviews of which 668,053 were positive and 326,926 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. While seeing 81,355 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among shooter games based on player count.
6.7
668,053
326,926
81,355
players
3. 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 #3 among shooter games based on player count.
8.9
1,044,264
117,208
47,241
players
4. THE FINALS
THE FINALS is the world’s first Dynamism Shooter, a free-to-play, fast-paced, physics-driven, first-person shooter set on the stage of the biggest Gameshow of the future! Fight for Fans and fortune in fully-destructible, virtual Arenas that guarantee no two rounds will ever play the same! THE FINALS is a destruction, fps and multiplayer game. Released on December 07th 2023 has received 266,892 reviews of which 209,019 were positive and 57,873 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 14,706 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.8
209,019
57,873
14,706
players
5. STALCRAFT: X
STALCRAFT: X is the largest open-world online game in the Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Explore the world full of mutants and anomalies alone or with friends — unforgettable emotions guaranteed. STALCRAFT: X is a multiplayer, mmorpg and fps game. Released on December 09th 2022 has received 98,692 reviews of which 72,321 were positive and 26,371 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. With 6,885 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.3
72,321
26,371
6,885
players
6. Blood Strike
Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between. Blood Strike is a action, shooter and battle royale game. Released on March 13th 2025 has received 19,029 reviews of which 15,425 were positive and 3,604 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. With 5,425 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played shooter games.
8.0
15,425
3,604
5,425
players
7. Crosshair V2
Instant crosshair overlay for competitive FPS players. Pro eSports presets with 3 sizes, 6 shapes, and 7 neon colors. Pick your reticle and improve your aim in seconds. Lightweight and zero-config. Crosshair V2 is a utilities, shooter and action game. Released on January 26th 2023 has received 10,787 reviews of which 9,716 were positive and 1,071 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. With 4,068 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played shooter games.
8.8
9,716
1,071
4,068
players
8. Aimlabs
Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 45 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game! Aimlabs is a fps, shooter and simulation game. Released on June 16th 2023 has received 84,332 reviews of which 79,517 were positive and 4,815 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. With 2,931 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played shooter games.
9.3
79,517
4,815
2,931
players
9. World of Tanks Blitz
Blow off steam and tank turrets in a free-to-play online 7v7 tank shooter! Drive hundreds of tanks, from museum classics to "did-that-ever-exist?" specials, in quick 5 to 7-minute brawls packed with metal mayhem. Play solo or team up with a friend and enjoy smooth action even on modest hardware! World of Tanks Blitz is a tanks, shooter and action game. Released on November 09th 2016 has received 148,161 reviews of which 116,407 were positive and 31,754 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. With 2,660 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.8
116,407
31,754
2,660
players
10. Enlisted
In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle. Enlisted is a fps, world war ii and multiplayer game. Released on July 16th 2024 has received 28,163 reviews of which 22,507 were positive and 5,656 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 2,542 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played shooter games.
7.9
22,507
5,656
2,542
players
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