The Best FPS Games on PlayStation Plus

The collection of first-person shooters on PS Plus has grown to over 50 FPS games, covering a variety of themes, including WW2, sci-fi, horror, and more. Whether you like to run-and-gun or take a more tactical approach, PlayStation Plus has got you covered. Here are the top 10 highest-rated FPS games on PlayStation Plus according to their review score.

1. BioShock Infinite: The Complete Edition

This acclaimed first-person shooter is set in the floating city of Columbia in 1912. The game follows the story of former Pinkerton agent, Booker DeWitt, who is sent to the city to rescue Elizabeth, a young woman who has been imprisoned there since childhood. As Booker and Elizabeth make their way through the city, they are pursued by the city’s tyrannical leader, Zachary Comstock, and his army of airships and soldiers. With the help of Elizabeth’s unique powers, Booker must fight his way through Columbia and uncover the city’s dark secrets in order to escape.

Metacritic Score94
SubscriptionPremium
PlatformPlayStation 4
FormatDownload, Stream
Release Year2016
ESRB RatingMature
ThemeSci-fi, Steampunk

2. BioShock Remastered

BioShock Remastered is a remastered version of the original BioShock game, which was released in 2007. The game is set in the underwater city of Rapture, where players must navigate a dystopian society and combat genetically enhanced enemies. The game features updated graphics and improved performance, as well as all previously released DLC. Players can choose to use stealth and hacking abilities, or go in guns blazing to defeat their foes. The game also offers multiple endings depending on the player’s actions and choices.

Metacritic Score94
SubscriptionPremium
PlatformPlayStation 4
FormatDownload, Stream
Release Year2020
ESRB RatingMature
ThemeHistorical, Sci-fi, Steampunk

3. Deathloop

Deathloop takes place on the island of Blackreef, where players control Colt, a time-looping assassin who must eliminate a group of targets in order to break the time loop and escape the island. The game features a non-linear narrative, allowing players to choose their own paths and tactics to take down their targets. The game also features a competitive multiplayer mode, where players can play as either Colt or his rival, Julianna, in a battle to take down the most targets.

Metacritic Score88
SubscriptionExtra
PlatformPlayStation 5
FormatDownload
Release Year2021
ESRB RatingMature
ThemeSci-fi

4. Red Faction

Red Faction is set on Mars in the year 2075. The player takes on the role of Parker, a miner who becomes involved in a rebellion against the oppressive Earth Defense Force. The game features destructible environments, allowing players to use weapons and explosives to destroy structures and create new paths. The game also includes a range of vehicles and weapons, as well as a multiplayer mode. Red Faction received positive reviews for its unique gameplay mechanics and engaging storyline.

Metacritic Score88
SubscriptionPremium
PlatformPlayStation 2
FormatDownload
Release Year2001
ESRB RatingMature
ThemeSci-fi

5. BioShock 2 Remastered

BioShock 2 Remastered is set in the underwater city of Rapture. The player takes on the role of Subject Delta, a prototype Big Daddy, who is searching for his Little Sister. Along the way, they must fight off Splicers and other dangers in Rapture, while also dealing with the city’s ruler, Sophia Lamb. The game features enhanced graphics and gameplay mechanics, including a new Plasmid system and a deeper focus on the relationship between the player and their Little Sister.

Metacritic Score88
SubscriptionPremium
PlatformPlayStation 4
FormatDownload, Stream
Release Year2020
ESRB RatingMature
ThemeHistorical, Sci-fi, Steampunk

6. Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus follows William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, a Resistance fighter who battles the Nazis in the United States. It is the sequel to Wolfenstein: The New Order, and the eighth main entry in the Wolfenstein series. The game is set in an alternate history where the Nazis won World War II by using advanced technology from an ancient Jewish mystical society.

Metacritic Score87
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PlatformPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
FormatDownload
Release Year2020
ESRB RatingMature
ThemeHorror, Sci-fi

7. Doom Eternal

Doom Eternal is the sequel to Doom (2016), and is the seventh game in the Doom series. The game features a single-player campaign and a multiplayer mode called Battlemode, as well as a horde mode added in 2021. The game encourages the player to use aggressive combat tactics to gain health, ammo, and armor, and also includes platforming and puzzle-solving elements.

Metacritic Score87
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PlatformPlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
FormatDownload
Release Year2020
ESRB RatingMature
ThemeHorror, Sci-fi

8. Doom

Doom 2016 is set on Mars in the year 2145. The game follows the story of an unnamed space marine, also known as the Doomguy, who must fight off demons that have taken over a research facility on the planet. The game features fast-paced combat and an arsenal of powerful weapons, including a Super Shotgun and a chainsaw, that players can use to defeat demonic enemies. The game also includes a multiplayer mode, in which players can compete against each other in various game modes.

Metacritic Score85
SubscriptionExtra
PlatformPlayStation 4
FormatDownload
Release Year2016
ESRB RatingMature
ThemeHorror, Sci-fi

9. Far Cry 4

Far Cry 4 is set in the fictional Himalayan country of Kyrat. The player takes on the role of Ajay Ghale, a young man who returns to his homeland to scatter his mother’s ashes. However, Ajay quickly finds himself drawn into a civil war between Kyrat’s tyrannical king and rebel forces. The gameplay features a vast open-world environment, allowing players to explore and engage in a variety of missions and activities. The game also introduces the ability to ride elephants and recruit allies to assist in combat.

Metacritic Score85
SubscriptionExtra
PlatformPlayStation 4
FormatDownload
Release Year2014
ESRB RatingMature

10. Resistance 3

Resistance 3 is set in an alternate history where humanity is on the brink of extinction. The main character, Joseph Capelli, is on a mission to save humanity from the alien invaders known as the Chimera. The game features various weapons and abilities to combat the Chimera, as well as online multiplayer modes. The story continues from the previous games in the series, with Capelli traveling across the United States to reach New York City and confront the enemy.

Metacritic Score83
SubscriptionPremium
PlatformPlayStation 3
FormatStream
Release Year2011
ESRB RatingMature
ThemeSci-fi

11. Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon: Classic Edition

Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon: Classic Edition follows Sergeant Rex Power Colt, a cybernetic commando who fights against a cyborg army on a post-apocalyptic island. It is a remastered version of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon, a spin-off of Far Cry 3, with a retro-futuristic style and humor. The campaign follows Rex Power Colt as he infiltrates the island, rescues his partner Spider, and confronts Colonel Ike Sloan and his army of cyborgs, dragons, and mutants.

Metacritic Score82
SubscriptionExtra
PlatformPlayStation 4
FormatDownload
Release Year2021
ESRB RatingMature
ThemeComedy, Cyberpunk, Sci-Fi

12. Warhammer: Vermintide 2

Warhammer: Vermintide 2 is a co-op-focused action game that takes place in the Warhammer Fantasy Battles world during the End Times, a time of war and apocalypse. The game allows the player to choose from five different characters, each with three different careers and various skills, weapons, and abilities, to fight against the armies of Chaos and Skaven. The game can be played solo or with up to four players online, with different levels, missions, and difficulties to challenge the players.

Metacritic Score81
SubscriptionExtra
PlatformPlayStation 4
FormatDownload
Release Year2018
ESRB RatingMature
ThemeFantasy, Horror, Post-apocalypse

Looking for more great FPS games on PS Plus? You can browse all PlayStation Plus FPS games at PS Plus Guide (and, find the right game for you by filtering them by review score, game length, gameplay modes, and more).