Category: Shooter

Warface

Warface is a free-to-play 3D first-person shooter from Crytek that launched in 2013, built around class-based teamwork and familiar modern military modes. It sits in the same general lane as Battlefield and Call of Duty, mixing quick lobby PvP with structured co-op missions, and it leans hard on progression systems for weapons, gear, and attachments.

Publisher: Crytek
Playerbase: Medium
Type: FPS
Release Date: October 21, 2013
Pros: +Wide selection of guns to chase and use. +Lots of ways to tweak loadouts and attachments. +Both co-op PvE missions and classic PvP playlists.
Cons: -Progression and power are strongly tied to the cash shop. -Players often feel pushed into co-op grinding to afford gear. -Weapon repair costs can eat into your earnings.

Star Conflict

Star Conflict is a 3D sci-fi space MMO built around quick, match-driven ship combat. It sits in a similar orbit to games like EVE Online in terms of factions, progression, and the long-term chase for better hardware, but it plays at a much more immediate, action-focused pace. Most of your time is spent dogfighting in instanced PvP and PvE, earning credits and materials, then reinvesting that income into new ships, modules, and upgrades.

Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Shooter
Release Date: Feb 27, 2013
Pros: +Wide selection of distinct ships. +Deep ship loadouts and tuning. +Strong visuals with smooth handling. +Multiple PvP and PvE activities.
Cons: -Monetization can feel advantage-leaning. -Significant grinding to reach top ships and fully upgrade builds.

Wolf Team

Wolf Team is a 3D, lobby-driven tactical FPS that tries to stand out in a crowded MMO shooter space with one standout hook, the ability to shift into a werewolf mid-match for high-mobility melee combat.

Publisher: Softnyx
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: May 11, 2010 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Standout werewolf transform mechanic. +Match stats are tracked. +Streak rewards add momentum. +Solid selection of firearms. +Eight wolf mutation options.
Cons: -Cash shop power can heavily sway fights. -Most weapons are rentals, aside from starter guns.

Blackshot

Blackshot is a 3D tactical MMO FPS set against a far-future backdrop where rival mercenary outfits fight proxy wars for powerful corporations. It offers 40+ maps, 5+ modes, and a progression layer built around tactics and weapon mastery that gives the familiar lobby shooter loop a bit more structure.

Publisher: Vertigo Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: May 11, 2010 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Cosmetic items can be earned without spending. +Tactics add light build customization. +Standout modes like Protect the Commander.
Cons: -Occasional visual bugs. -Most weapons are rented in hourly chunks.

Alliance of Valiant Arms

Alliance of Valiant Arms, better known as AVA, is a lobby-based 3D tactical MMO shooter that leans into grounded modern weaponry and a more “mil-sim adjacent” presentation than most free-to-play FPS games. Its setting frames a near-future conflict between the European Union (EU) and the New Russian Federation (NRF), giving the maps and modes a familiar modern-infantry tone.

Publisher: NeoWiz
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: Nov 11, 2009 (Original)
Relaunch Date: August 25, 2022
Pros: +Large weapon selection and lots to unlock. +Strong mission and achievement progression. +Deep attachment and weapon tuning options. +Detailed stat tracking and performance history.
Cons: -Premium gear can offer notable power advantages. -Bots in AI modes are extremely unconvincing.

Combat Arms

Combat Arms is a 3D, tactical, lobby-based MMO shooter built around fast rounds and a deep armory of guns and gear to tinker with. It also has some historical significance, it was among the earlier free-to-play tactical shooters to gain real traction in Western markets, and it has managed to keep a steady audience long after its debut.

Publisher: Valofe
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMO Shooter
Release Date: Jul 11, 2008 (NA)
Pros: +Massive weapon selection (250+), with lots to try. +A strong spread of maps and modes for varied matches. +Smart weekly free-weapon rotation for testing gear.
Cons: -Cheating can still impact matches. -Most weapons are time-limited unless you pay. -Stability issues can show up on modern PCs.

GunZ 2: The Second Duel

GunZ 2: The Second Duel (often shortened to GunZ 2) is a third person action shooter that follows MAIET’s original GunZ: The Duel. Like its predecessor, it aims to set itself apart by pairing gunplay with close-quarters blade fighting, all tied together with flashy acrobatics that keep matches frantic and full of motion.

Publisher: Masangsoft, Inc.
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Shooter
Release Date: May 1, 2014 (NA/INTL)
Pros: +Distinctive hybrid combat. +Melee feels satisfying and impactful. +Multiple modes keep matches varied.
Cons: -Does not fully capture what many players loved about the original. -Matchmaking balance can be uneven. -Peer-to-peer networking can feel inconsistent.

H1Z1

H1Z1 is a 3D zombie-themed sandbox survival MMO / Battle Royale set during a zombie apocalypse. Set across rural America, it drops players into a large, persistent world where scavenging is only the beginning. The core loop revolves around looting supplies, crafting tools and weapons, building defensible structures, and surviving threats from both the infected and unpredictable survivors.

Publisher: Daybreak Game Company
Playerbase: Low
Type: F2P Survival MMO
Release Date: Jan 15, 2015 (Early Access)
Pros: +Massive persistent map to explore. +Choice of PvE and PvP server styles. +Flexible crafting for gear and base-building.
Cons: -Technical issues can disrupt sessions. -Cheating can heavily impact match quality.

World of Tanks

World of Tanks is a 3D World War II themed MMO shooter built around tactical, team-driven armored warfare. Matches pit two squads of tanks against one another in large-scale battles (up to 30 players), where positioning, vision control, and coordinated pushes matter as much as raw firepower.

Publisher: Wargaming
Playerbase: High
Type: Shooter
PvP: Teams / Clan Wars
Release Date: April 12, 2011 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Massive vehicle roster with plenty to research and master. +Simple core controls with a high skill ceiling. +Strong competitive and clan-focused ecosystem.
Cons: -Tough early learning period for new players. -Deliberate pacing can feel repetitive over long sessions. -Progression can demand significant grinding.

Ace Online

Ace Online, also known as AirRivals, is a sci-fi 3D aerial combat MMORPG that puts you in the cockpit for constant dogfighting instead of traditional ground-based questing. It has a very arcade-like feel that will remind a lot of players of Starfox-style space battles, with quick turns, target swapping, and burst damage. You pilot a customizable starfighter called a “gear” and take part in faction conflict that heavily emphasizes PvP, including large multi-player engagements. The game originally circulated under names like Space Cowboys Online in the West, but today the NA service is known as Ace Online.

Publisher: Suba Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
PvP: Duels / Faction Wars
Release Date: May 26, 2006 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Distinctive dogfighting combat loop. +Big faction PvP events. +Solid ship builds and customization.
Cons: -Early progression can feel easy and repetitive. -Localization quality is uneven.