Shooter
25 storiesThe boundary around Shooter remains mechanical rather than thematic or platform-specific. Coverage can compare representative releases, genre boundaries and technical trends across Shooter.
Turbo Turbo Announced as M.A.S.K.-Inspired Co-op Racer-Shooter Hybrid
Solo developer Baardmoeder has launched a Kickstarter for Turbo Turbo, a retro-inspired arcade game blending on-rails shooting and racing, with co-op and single-player modes, and a campaign goal set for $29,000
Gallipoli Delivers the Most Authentic WW1 Multiplayer Experience Yet
BlackMill Games has released Gallipoli, the latest entry in its WW1 series, bringing new classes, detailed Middle Eastern maps and a focus on teamwork to PC multiplayer shooters
Modern Warfare 4 Open Beta Arrives on Nintendo Switch 2 This Weekend
Nintendo Switch 2 owners can now pre-order Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, with the first-ever open beta for the platform available to play for free from 28 August to 1 September
Starship Troopers: Extermination Update 12 Expands X-11 and Adds Meteor Showers
Offworld and Knights Peak have released Update 12 for Starship Troopers: Extermination, expanding the X-11 map, introducing meteor showers, new missions, and bringing back The Galactic Front event with additional rewards
Ghost Battalion Launches on Steam With Combined-Arms Sci-Fi Combat
Ghost Battalion, a new sci-fi first-person shooter developed by Sorin Daraban, is now available on Steam. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, with vehicles, ships, jetpacks and 14 distinct maps designed for dynamic battles
GRIT Launches on Steam With Updated Wild West Battle Royale Features
Team GRIT has released GRIT on Steam, bringing a third-person Wild West battle royale for up to 100 players with new gameplay improvements, updated mechanics and expanded customisation options for PC players
VOIDFACE Launches on Steam with Bullet Hell Boss Rush Challenge
VOIDFACE, the debut Steam release from Frog Hat Labs, is now available for PC players. The indie bullet hell shooter features a spellcasting system and boss rush structure, with a launch discount for early buyers
Helldivers 2 Patch 1.007.001 Targets Crashes and Stratagem Issues
Arrowhead Game Studios has released Helldivers 2 update 1.007.001, addressing crash problems and stratagem display bugs. The patch is now live and arrives one week after the previous major update, with a list of known issues still under review
Neo Berlin 2087 Announced for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and PC in 2028
ByteRockers' Games has revealed that Neo Berlin 2087, developed by Elysium Games, is scheduled to launch globally in 2028 for PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and PC. The announcement was accompanied by a cinematic trailer and initial gameplay details
Payday: Aces High VR Heist Trailer Reveals Playtest Dates and Features
Fast Travel Games has released the first gameplay trailer for Payday: Aces High and confirmed a closed community playtest for Meta Quest 3, running from 20 to 24 August 2026, ahead of the game's planned Q3 2026 launch
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Adds Single-Player Mission for the First Time
Xbox has confirmed that the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4 beta will, for the first time in series history, include a playable single-player campaign mission alongside its usual multiplayer content
Wild Blue Skies Struggles to Escape Star Fox 64's Shadow
Wild Blue Skies attempts to revive the classic rail shooter formula but leans heavily on Star Fox 64, resulting in a game that rarely finds its own identity and often suffers from weaker controls, design and difficulty balance
GunZ: The Duel Remaster Arrives on Steam Worldwide This August
Masangsoft has confirmed GunZ: The Duel will launch globally on Steam on 13 August 2026, featuring remastered visuals, a modernised UI, expanded customisation and the removal of pay-to-win mechanics
Wardogs Preview: New Tactical FPS Impresses in Early Playtest
Wardogs, a large-scale tactical FPS from Bulkhead, has drawn strong early interest after a closed alpha playtest, with players highlighting its blend of accessible gunplay, team-driven mechanics and punishing respawn system
Angel Guardian demo launches on Steam with Twitch viewer integration
Corgee Inc. has released a public demo for Angel Guardian during Steam Cyberpunk Fest, offering players a first look at its 90s anime-inspired sci-fi action and optional Twitch integration that lets viewers influence gameplay in real time
Rogue Point leaves Early Access with new map, weapons and mod support
Crowbar Collective and team17 have launched Rogue Point out of Steam Early Access, adding a new map, extra weapons, a fire-wielding boss and full mod support for the four-player co-op shooter
Neon Inferno discounted for Steam Cyberpunk Fest until 10 August
Neon Inferno, the run-and-gun shooter from Zenovia Interactive, is now available at its lowest price yet as part of Steam's Cyberpunk Fest, with a 25% discount running until 10 August 2026
Cyber Rail demo brings high-speed FPS roguelike action to Steam
Torn Ace Studios has launched the first public demo for Cyber Rail, a fast-paced roguelike first-person shooter set on a flying diesel train, now available for PC players to try on Steam
Astro Burn 1.0 launches on Steam and GOG with co-op bullet-hell action
Beyond The Pixels has released Astro Burn version 1.0 for PC via Steam and GOG, delivering a modern take on 16-bit cute-'em-up shooters with local co-op, competitive speedrun features and a distinctive snack-based weapon system
Kusan: City of Wolves launches on PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch
Kusan: City of Wolves is now available on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch, offering a neon-lit top-down shooter with 54 handcrafted stages, customisable loadouts and a hip-hop soundtrack
The Defiant Brings Story-Driven WW2 Shooter Action to China's Frontlines
The Defiant, developed by Hangzhou Hoothanes Entertainment, is a single-player shooter set during the Second Sino-Japanese War, offering a rare look at China's role in World War II with a campaign spanning multiple perspectives
The Ascent Marks Fifth Anniversary With Major Update and Sequel Hints
The Ascent will receive a significant update in November 2026, promising improvements for solo and co-op play. Publisher Krafton and developer Neon Giant have also suggested that a sequel and new platform versions are in development
Guns of Eschaton extended gameplay reveals apocalyptic West combat
4Divinity and Eschatology Entertainment have released the first extended gameplay footage for Guns of Eschaton, showcasing its Soulslike gunfights and occult Western setting ahead of launch on Steam, PlayStation and Xbox platforms
Nintendo Explains Splatoon 4 Absence as Splatoon Raiders Launches
Nintendo has released Splatoon Raiders as a Switch 2 exclusive, but the mainline Splatoon 4 remains unannounced. Developers have clarified why the series is taking a different direction for now and what this means for future competitive entries
Modern Warfare 4 Beta Dates Set for PC, PlayStation, Xbox and Switch 2
Activision and Infinity Ward have officially announced the beta schedule for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, confirming early access and open beta dates across PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 platforms