Category: Shooter

Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies

Counter-Strike Nexon: Zombies is a 3D free-to-play shooter that arrived in NA and EU on October 7th, 2014. It serves as the Western counterpart to Counter-Strike Online, built on the familiar Counter-Strike 1.6 era tech, and it mixes classic round-based gunplay with a heavy rotation of zombie-focused PvE and PvP modes. If you are chasing that old-school Counter-Strike feel but want something more experimental than straight bomb plants and deathmatch, CSN:Z is designed to be that hybrid.

Publisher: Nexon
Playerbase: High
Type: F2P Shooter
Release Date: October 7, 2014 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Classic CS 1.6-style gunplay and pacing. +Wide variety of modes beyond the basics. +Plenty of exclusive weapons and gimmicks. +Ranks and progression give structure.
Cons: -Aged presentation and effects. -Chasing new weapons can feel grindy due to crafting RNG. -Many crafted weapons are time-limited instead of permanent.

World of Warships

World of Warships is an arcade-focused naval MMO that drops teams of players into sea-based arenas and asks them to outmaneuver, outspot, and outgun the opposition. You take command of iconic 20th century warships, progress through tech trees, and bring a mix of artillery barrages, torpedo strikes, and utility tools to each match as you fight for objectives and sinking rights.

Publisher: Wargaming
Playerbase: High
Type: Arcade Naval Combat
Release Date: July 02, 2015
Pros: +Huge variety of ships to command. +Impressive ship models and ocean visuals. +Strong emphasis on positioning and tactics.
Cons: -Balance can feel uneven between ships and tiers. -Deliberate pacing will not suit players who want constant action.

Dreadnought

Dreadnought is a free-to-play, third-person sci-fi shooter focused on capital ship combat, not nimble starfighters. Matches revolve around trading heavy laser fire, missiles, and artillery while managing your ship’s direction, cooldowns, and team positioning across a range of maps and modes.

Publisher: Grey Box
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Sci-Fi Shooter
Release Date: Oct 14, 2018 (Beta 2016)
Pros: +Varied ship classes with distinct roles. +Deep ship loadout and appearance customization. +Several match types to rotate through. +Smart play and coordination are rewarded.
Cons: -Interface can feel clunky. -Balance can be inconsistent.

Fortnite

Fortnite is a free to play 3D co-op survival and Battle Royale title with a vibrant, cartoon-inspired look. In its original form, players collect materials and craft defenses by day, then work together to hold off waves of monsters at night. The game also includes a standalone, free 100 player Battle Royale mode, which quickly eclipsed the co-op mode in popularity and became the main way most people experience Fortnite today.

Publisher: Epic Games
Playerbase: Very High
Type: Co-op Survival / Battle Royale
Release Date: July 25, 2017
Pros: +Stylized visuals that stand out. +High production quality and polish. +Available on multiple platforms with cross platform play.
Cons: -Co-op base game feels noticeably rougher than the Battle Royale mode. -Gameplay loops can feel repetitive over time.

Crossout

Crossout is a free-to-play vehicular action MMO where you assemble improvised combat cars from scavenged parts, then bring them into fast, team-focused battles across a ruined wasteland. The hook is simple but compelling, build something that survives long enough to win, then rebuild it better after the next match.

Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Vehicular MMO Shooter
Release Date: May 30, 2017 (Open Beta)
Pros: +Deep, flexible vehicle building sandbox. +Playable across multiple platforms. +Strong moment-to-moment combat.
Cons: -Earning and crafting key parts can feel grind-heavy over time.

Armored Warfare

Armored Warfare is a 3D MMO built around modern armored combat, mixing tactical positioning with accessible, arcade-leaning gunplay. It sits in the same general space as other tank battlers, but its contemporary vehicles, PvE co-op focus, and extra layers of crew and base management give it a slightly different flavor. Teamwork still matters most, because lone tanks rarely survive long once the enemy starts coordinating fire.

Publisher: Wishlist Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Tank Shooter
Release Date: October 8, 2015
Pros: +Modern-era vehicles and tone. +Both PvE missions and PvP battles. +Crew/base systems add extra depth.
Cons: -Progression feels borrowed from similar games. -Occasional awkward collision/visual moments. -Onboarding does not teach key mechanics well.

World of Warplanes

World of Warplanes drops you into quick, arcade-style dogfights with a roster built around the early decades of military aviation. It leans on straightforward controls and a familiar free-to-play progression loop, letting you unlock and upgrade aircraft through a multi-branch tech tree while battling other players for control of the sky.

Publisher: Wargaming
Playerbase: Low
Type: Flight Combat MMO
Release Date: November 12, 2013
Pros: +Snappy, arcade dogfights. +Large aircraft roster (100+). +Deep, branching tech tree.
Cons: -Uneven matchmaking, especially with fewer players. -Objectives can feel samey over time. -UI and menus can feel awkward and sluggish.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is an objective-driven MMO tactical shooter and the fourth major entry in the Counter-Strike series. Matches revolve around tight team play, economy management, and map knowledge, with players swapping between Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists across multiple modes and arenas built around clear win conditions.

Publisher: Valve Corporation
Playerbase: High
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: August 21, 2010
Pros:+Wide range of maps. +Very replayable core loop. +Big selection of weapons and utility.
Cons:-Demanding skill curve. -No dedicated single-player campaign.

CrossFire

CrossFire is a lobby-based tactical FPS built around quick rounds, low time-to-kill firefights, and straightforward team objectives. You enlist with one of two rival mercenary groups and jump between a wide range of PvP and co-op modes, with progression tied to ranks, unlocks, and an in-game shop.

Publisher: Z8Games
Playerbase: High
Type: MMOFPS
Release Date: May 3, 2007
Pros: +Small install size and runs on modest PCs. +Plenty of modes and maps to rotate through. +Regular login and daily reward hooks. +You can own weapons permanently via GP.
Cons:-Many desirable items are gated by currencies and shop rotations. -Visuals and animation quality feel old.

Robocraft

In Robocraft, you construct combat-ready robots out of voxel blocks, then take those creations into fast online team battles. The hook is the freedom to experiment, you can bolt on guns, wings, thrusters, wheels, and armor plates to make anything from a clunky tank to a fragile flyer, then iterate after each match based on what gets blown off first.

Publisher: Freejam Games
Playerbase: High
Type: Vehicular Combat & Creative Building
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Pros: +Deep build variety and experimentation. +Developers stay involved with updates and community. +Matchmaking generally keeps tiers fair.
Cons: -Progression can feel grindy at higher tiers. -Matches can start to feel samey over time.