The 10 BEST PS5 First Person Shooters

10 Best PS5 First-Person Shooters

Welcome to MojoPlays, and today we’re looking at the best FPS games available on the PS5!

“Deep Rock Galactic” (2020)

For players who want a little bit of silly in their PvE shooters, Ghost Ship’s “Deep Rock Galactic” can certainly scratch the itch. You take on the role of a futuristic dwarf and employee of Deep Rock, tasked with mining the dangerous caves of a hostile planet. There’s quite a bit of variety in how you go about things. There are different dwarven classes, making the game far more enjoyable while playing with friends. The caves themselves are also procedurally generated, playing into the fact that you really are delving into the unknown. Being an indie game, the PS5 version’s visuals aren’t much stronger than others. But the performance is as smooth as silk.

“Metal: Hellsinger” (2022)

What if “Doom” was also a rhythm game? That’s essentially the question that “Metal: Hellsinger” answers, and does so with appropriate flair. After arriving in Hell, players must fight through its hordes to reach the man in charge. Every combat encounter is set to pure, head-banging glory. Shooting, dashing, and even reloading in time with the music adds to your rhythm meter, which lets you deal more damage. It may not be a very long game, but it honestly doesn’t need to be. With quick-paced fights and fantastic original music, including input from metal vocalists like Serj Tankian from System of a Down and Randy Blythe from Lamb of God, it’s a wicked good time.

“Borderlands 3” (2019)

Although it was released on the previous generation of consoles, “Borderlands 3” made the wonderful jump as a launch title for the PS5. Like its predecessors, it follows four uniquely classified Vault Hunters searching for glory on the deadly planet, Pandora. While its story may not have reached the heights of “Borderlands 2,” it was still plenty fun to play. The bells and whistles of the new console were showcased beautifully, including 4K 60fps gameplay, but there was more to love about this version. It added new skill tree options for its heroes, and the option of four-player split-screen co-op as opposed to the original version’s two.

“Chernobylite” (2021)

Thirty years after the famous Chernobyl disaster, a strange material begins appearing in the Zone surrounding the plant. This draws out government agents seeking to harness its power, and extradimensional monsters who aren’t too keen on people. You’re placed in the middle of all of it, on a desperate search for your fiancée who went missing before the initial disaster. “Chernobylite” mixes survival horror elements in with its FPS design and does so fairly well. The story does a great job of making you want to keep digging, while the terrifying thrills will make you want to do the opposite. The PS5 version is certainly the best way to play it, with improved visuals and performance.

“Metro Exodus” (2019)

Another game that was previously available on the PS4, but whose best version can be found on PS5, is “Metro Exodus.” Originally released in 2019, it continues series protagonist Artyom’s strive to live in a world devastated by nuclear warfare. It features larger, more open areas than previous entries, which makes you want to explore without overwhelming you. Plus, despite the change in size, it is still a nice balance of guns-blazing action and tense stealth. Additionally, it's a gorgeous game no matter what your platform of choice is. But the ray tracing, realistic lighting, and other visual touches of the Enhanced Edition, as well as the higher performance, make PS5 the way to play.

“Severed Steel” (2022)

Another indie darling we’d like to shine a light on is Greylock Studio’s “Severed Steel.” While it is a much shorter experience than most FPS games on the system, it packs a lot of greatness into its short playtime. As a one-armed protagonist, players must fight their way through an army of goons in fully destructible environments. What it lacks in story and duration, it more than makes up for with incredibly smooth mechanics. The game is at its best once you learn how to chain actions together, shooting, sliding, dodging, jumping, and whatever else to conquer combat encounters, all of which are unscripted. Not for nothing, but its electronic soundtrack is also a perfect accompaniment.

“Destiny 2” (2017)

If you’re into PlayStation and first-person shooters, chances are pretty good you’ve already tried “Destiny 2,” which originally launched in 2017. Even still, it remains one of the strongest shooter experiences on PS5. Since launch, Bungie has been growing and evolving the game through various updates and expansions, to wildly varying degrees of success according to the fanbase. However, through it all, one thing has remained the same: Bungie sure does know how to craft a great shooter. Regardless of how you feel about any changes its many updates have brought, it has always been fun to be a part of this community. Naturally, the PS5 edition runs, plays, and looks like a dream.

“Deathloop” (2021)

Arkane had already proven itself a fantastic developer of first-person games with “Dishonored” and “Prey.” Even still, the studio’s debut on the PS5 can’t be understated. As Colt, players must assassinate eight targets on a strange island, all of them fortified with minions. Making that much harder is the fact that A) he’s stuck in a time loop that resets at Midnight if he doesn’t complete his mission, and B) he’s also being hunted himself by a mysterious woman named Julianna. “Deathloop’s” crisp visuals pop not only due to the graphical prowess of the system, but also because of its incredible art direction. The changing nature of the island depending on time of day hooks you, while the thrilling gunplay keeps you going.

“Apex Legends” (2019)

Although we’ll never stop asking for a “Titanfall 3,” Respawn’s battle royale set in the same universe is a damn fine consolation prize. First released in 2019, “Apex Legends” has gone on to show it can stand amongst even the most giant of games in the genre. With a sole focus on squads, and with a variety of classes to choose from, there’s more focus on strategizing and balancing. Plus, since “Titanfall” gameplay is already so good, those mechanics, blended with the unique classes, makes every character a viable option of dealing out death. Needless to say, the PS5 version looks and plays remarkably well, with special attention given to the DualSense’s haptic feedback, adding more ferocity and immersion for every firefight.

“Doom Eternal” (2020)

Following the Doom Slayer’s 2016 revitalization, we thankfully didn’t have to wait long for another outing. 2020’s “Eternal” may not be as important or monumental as its predecessor, but that matters not when it’s this fun to play. With Earth overrun by demons and over half the population killed in the process, players have a lot of work to do. And just the right tools to get it done. Combat is at its peak, with new weapons and traversal mechanics to make your slaying as efficient as it can be. It all feels wonderful too, due to id Software’s invigorating use of the DualSense’s vibration capabilities. Plus, for players who value visuals, you’ll be hard-pressed to find any negatives here, even if everything is covered in shades of red.

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