TOP 71 TACTICAL SHOOTER GAMES

Tactical shooters are like chess, but with guns. Instead of moving chess pieces, players move their characters through complex battlefields, trying to out-manoeuvre their opponents while staying alive. What distinguishes this genre from other types of shooters are the emphasis on strategy and teamwork. It's not just about shooting first and asking questions later - players need to think creatively, coordinate their actions with their team-mates, and make calculated decisions to achieve victory. One reason why players love tactical shooters is the sense of accomplishment that comes with pulling off a successful operation. There's something immensely satisfying about working together with your team to carry out a complex plan and emerge victorious against all odds. If you're a fan of tactical shooters, you're in luck - we've put together a top-notch list of the best games in this genre. From classic titles to new releases, we've got it all covered. So strap on your boots, lock and load, and get ready to deploy - victory awaits!

#01	Crossfire: Sierra Squad License: n/a Platforms: PS5, PC Release: 2023 Rating: 9/10
#02	House of the Dying Sun License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2016 Rating: 8.9/10
#03	Space Tyrant License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2018 Rating: 8.5/10
#04	Tom Clancys Rainbow Six 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.4/10
#05	Planet R-12 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 8.4/10
#06	Metal Gear Solid: Portable Ops License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2006 Rating: 8.4/10
#07	Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2001 Rating: 8.2/10
#08	Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, PS2 Release: 2003 Rating: 8.2/10
#09	Tank Warfare: Tunisia 1943 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8.2/10
#10	Darkest Hour: Europe '44-'45 License: n/a Platforms: Mac, PC Release: 2009 Rating: 8.2/10
#11	SWAT 4 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 8.2/10
#12	Arma III License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2013 Rating: 8.1/10
#13	Insurgency License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2014 Rating: 8.1/10
#14	Rising Storm 2: Vietnam License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2017 Rating: 8/10
#15	Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Vegas License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2006 Rating: 7.9/10
#16	ArmA II License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2009 Rating: 7.8/10
#17	Insurgency: Sandstorm License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4, XSX, PS5 Release: 2018 Rating: 7.8/10
#18	Not A Hero License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, Switch, Xbox One, Mac, Android Release: 2016 Rating: 7.8/10
#19	SOCOM 3: U.S. Navy SEALs License: n/a Platforms: PS2 Release: 2005 Rating: 7.7/10
#20	Quintet License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, PC, Mac, Android Release: 2013 Rating: 7.6/10
#21	America's Army: Proving Grounds License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2015 Rating: 7.6/10
#22	Payday 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2013 Rating: 7.6/10
#23	Star Wars Republic Commando License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2005 Rating: 7.6/10
#24	Counter-Strike: Global Offensive License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, PS3, Xbox One Release: 2012 Rating: 7.6/10
#25	Ghosts of Tabor License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2023 Rating: 7.5/10
#26	Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Rogue Spear License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1999 Rating: 7.5/10
#27	Incubation: Time is Running Out License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1997 Rating: 7.5/10
#28	SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: 7.5/10
#29	Counter-Strike 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#30	MAG License: n/a Platforms: PS3 Release: 2010 Rating: 7.4/10
#31	Onward License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2016 Rating: 7.3/10
#32	Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox One, PS4 Release: 2017 Rating: 7.2/10
#33	Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Lockdown License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2 Release: 2005 Rating: 7.2/10
#34	The Red Solstice License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 7.2/10
#35	SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Tactical Strike License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2007 Rating: 7.2/10
#36	Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2009 Rating: 7.1/10
#37	Full Spectrum Warrior License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console, PS3 Release: 2004 Rating: 7/10
#38	The Goatman License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 7/10
#39	SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 2 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2006 Rating: 7/10
#40	SOCOM II: U.S. Navy SEALs License: n/a Platforms: PS2 Release: 2003 Rating: 7/10
#41	Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon 2: 2011 - Final Assault License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2004 Rating: 7/10
#42	America's Army: Special Forces License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2003 Rating: 7/10
#43	Squad License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 7/10
#44	Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Extraction License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC, PS5, XSX, Xbox One Release: 2022 Rating: 7/10
#45	ArmA: Combat Operations License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2007 Rating: 7/10
#46	America's Army: Operations License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2002 Rating: 7/10
#47	Spec Ops: Rangers Lead the Way License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1998 Rating: 6.9/10
#48	Bad Business License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 2019 Rating: 6.6/10
#49	America's Army 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2009 Rating: 6.5/10
#50	Close Combat: First to Fight License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Mac, Wii Release: 2005 Rating: 6.5/10
#51	Deadly Dozen Reloaded License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 6.4/10
#52	Lemmings Paintball License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac Release: 1996 Rating: 6.3/10
#53	Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Breakpoint License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One Release: 2023 Rating: 6.3/10
#54	Operation Flashpoint: Red River License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2011 Rating: 6.2/10
#55	SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Confrontation License: n/a Platforms: PS3 Release: 2008 Rating: 6.1/10
#56	Conflict: Global Terror License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360 Release: 2005 Rating: 6/10
#57	SOCOM 4: U.S. Navy SEALs License: n/a Platforms: PS3 Release: 2011 Rating: 6/10
#58	Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Phantoms License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2014 Rating: 6/10
#59	Zero Killed License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2020 Rating: 5.4/10
#60	Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Critical Hour License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2006 Rating: 5.4/10
#61	Interstellar Marines License: n/a Platforms: PC, Mac, Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2013 Rating: 5.3/10
#62	Jagged Alliance Online: Reloaded License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2015 Rating: 5/10
#63	BattleRush: Ardennes Assault License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2019 Rating: 5/10
#64	America's Army: True Soldiers License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360 Release: 2007 Rating: 5/10
#65	Umbrella Corps License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS4 Release: 2016 Rating: 4.3/10
#66	Strid License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2018 Rating: 3.9/10
#67	Left Alive License: n/a Platforms: PS4, PC Release: 2019 Rating: 3.5/10
#68	Thunder Tier One License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2021 Rating: 2.4/10
#69	Tom Clancys Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 Release: 2009 Rating: n/a
#70	SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs: Combined Assault License: n/a Platforms: PS2 Release: 2006 Rating: n/a
#71	SOCOM: U.S. Navy SEALs Fireteam Bravo 3 License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2010 Rating: n/a