The Best Shooter Games for Xbox Series X

Update : Die Again added at rank #36.
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DOOM Eternal (2020)

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Are you ready to become the ultimate demon-slayer? In DOOM Eternal, you become the Slayer on a mission to conquer demons and save humanity from destruction. With the year one pass, you can explore never-before-seen realms of the DOOM Universe and fight against new demons. The game also has a unique multiplayer experience where you can face off against two player-controlled demons. Play DOOM Eternal now.

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What we like:
  • Fast and dynamic gameplay with expanded mechanics
  • Nice blend of Unreal Tournament/Classic Doom/Quake mechanics
  • Good daily adrenaline quick fix with Horde Mode
  • Insanely good, high speed, and intense gameplay
  • Super lore rich story with a perfect conclusion to the saga.
What could be improved:
  • Some users may find ammo management difficult
  • Some players may find the gameplay difficult and stressful
  • TShielded enemies slow down the pace
  • Over-long platforming sequences.

  • shooter
  • first-person
  • demons
  • fps
  • arena
  • platform

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Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X

Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is an action-packed multiplayer shooter that combines melee and gunplay with four unique character classes. The game has great level designs and loadouts that make it extremely entertaining. It features a solid tech and excellent art style along with a great soundtrack. The game is hilarious, fun, and has a great mission structure.


What we like:
  • Solid tech
  • Excellent art style
  • Great soundtrack
  • Good range of weapons
  • Entertaining loadouts
What could be improved:
  • Always online mode
  • Lack of mission variety
  • Poor progression and rewards
  • Pricey microtransactions

  • cooperative
  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • warhammer-40k
  • squad
  • gore
  • fight
  • combat
  • horde
  • fantasy
  • hack-and-slash
  • sci-fi
  • gothic
  • multiplayer

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Metro Exodus (2019)

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Flee the shattered ruins of the Moscow Metro and embark on an epic, continent-spanning journey across the post-apocalyptic Russian wilderness. Explore vast, non-linear levels, lose yourself in an immersive, sandbox survival experience, and follow a thrilling story-line that spans an entire year in the greatest Metro adventure yet.


  • shooter
  • post-apocalyptic
  • first-person
  • fps
  • stealth
  • survival
  • survival-horror
  • story
  • open-world
  • novel

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Deep Rock Galactic (2018)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Deep Rock Galactic is a co-op game that draws inspiration from Minecraft and Left 4 Dead. Players are tasked with exploring, mining, and fighting off hordes of alien bugs in dangerous caves as dwarves in space. The game offers extensive customization options, plenty of gameplay variety, and gorgeous visuals with a pleasing soundscape.


What we like:
  • Immersive co-op action
  • Dynamic gameplay with extensive customization options
  • Procedurally-generated caves and fully destructible environments
  • Engaging and light-hearted co-op experience
  • Diverse loot and a functioning end game
What could be improved:
  • Lack of PvP
  • Can be challenging
  • No story or character development

  • cooperative
  • first-person
  • shooter
  • fps
  • loot
  • dwarf
  • class
  • platform
  • exploration
  • procedural

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Severed Steel (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch

Severed Steel is a first-person parkour shooter set in a neon hued facility, combining the frenetic action of Mirror's Edge and Max Payne. Expect to bounce off walls, dive, slide and shoot your way through a maze-like compound teeming with enemies. Slow motion can be activated to make the carnage sublime. Keep moving to stay alive and use slow-motion to line up shots like Burnout!


What we like:
  • Fast paced and hectic gameplay
  • Unique combination of games
  • Allows players freedom of options on first play through
  • Varied levels with objectives that bring out the best in them
  • Voxel-based levels that shatter when hit by bullets or rockets
What could be improved:
  • Limited slow mo option may not appeal to some players
  • Firefight challenges lack structure and leaderboard

  • first-person
  • shooter
  • fps
  • parkour
  • time
  • bullet
  • voxel
  • electronic

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Trepang2 (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 5

Unleash your inner warrior in Trepang2, a thrilling FPS game that lets you wield superhuman abilities and explosive weapons. Experience a heart-pounding single-player campaign, master your powers, and engage in intense melee combat. With a beautifully crafted world, engaging narrative, and a variety of missions, you're in for an adrenaline-fueled adventure.


What we like:
  • Immersive single-player campaign
  • Satisfying combat mechanics
  • Wide range of weapons and abilities
  • Excellent world design
  • High replayability
What could be improved:
  • Some dark sections affecting visibility
  • Underwhelming character interactions
  • Few technical issues

  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • horror
  • supernatural
  • combat

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PowerSlave Exhumed (2022)

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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X

PowerSlave Exhumed is an updated version of the mid-90s FPS game that combines the best elements from both the Sega Saturn and Sony PSX releases. Your character is sent in to fight back against a mysterious yet powerful force, armed with a machete and about eight weapons, plus power-ups and permanent special abilities. There are over a dozen levels with various enemies and bosses, as well as secrets to discover along the way.


What we like:
  • Creative weapons
  • Enemies
  • Environment traps and abilities
  • Checkpoints scattered through levels
  • Well ahead of its time for an FPS
  • Variety of adjustable options in the menu
  • Bright visuals with CRT emulation and 4K support
  • Great soundtrack with Egyptian-vibe
What could be improved:
  • Average level design
  • Can't save your game when you want

  • first-person
  • shooter
  • fps
  • metroidvania
  • underwater

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Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (2023)

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Unleash your inner Space Marine in Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun! This fast-paced, retro-styled FPS lets you decimate heretical enemies across the galaxy. Experience satisfying gunplay, diverse enemies, and boss fights that test your skills. Feel the power of a Space Marine's arsenal in a Warhammer universe that's dripping with immersive detail.


What we like:
  • Exciting and satisfying gunplay
  • Diverse enemies and challenging boss fights
  • Immersive Warhammer 40,000 universe
  • Retro-styled visuals
  • Fast-paced gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Weak level design
  • Subpar weapon balancing

  • shooter
  • first-person
  • fps
  • retro

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Roboquest (2020)

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Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X

"Roboquest" is a fast-paced first-person shooter with Roguelite mechanics that can be played solo or with a friend. Navigate through randomly generated levels, upgrade your weapons and abilities, and take on powerful bosses. With a variety of classes and weapon options, no two runs will be the same. The polished experience and high-energy soundtrack will keep you on your toes as you try to survive in a post-apocalyptic world filled with evil bots.


What we like:
  • Adrenaline pumping gameplay
  • Fun co-op mode
  • Unique mechanics and upgrades
  • Optimized performance
  • Entertaining gun-play
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive rogue-like gameplay
  • Short game length
  • Limited number of playable characters

  • rogue-like
  • shooter
  • first-person
  • cooperative
  • fps
  • fast-paced
  • bullet-hell
  • loot
  • post-apocalyptic
  • perma-death
  • 2-player
  • pick-up

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Pocky & Rocky Reshrined (2022)

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The original cute and hardcore shrine maiden shooter is now available on Steam! Completely new game, a sequel to the home original "Pocky&Rocky" (Super Nintendo Entertainment System)! The adventures of Pocky&Rocky begin once again.


  • shooter
  • top-down
  • classic
  • multi-directional
  • cooperative
  • pixel
  • run-and-gun
  • boss
  • retro
  • remake
  • local
  • multiplayer
  • high-paced
  • scrolling

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