5 best FPS games on PC to play right now

FPS games on PC are a vast genre. The real-life experience provided by the first-person camera angle has attracted gamers since its conception. Among the plethora of titles available, there are a few that stand out in terms of overall gameplay experience.

This article will list five of the best FPS games to play right now on PC. These are popular in terms of either mechanics, graphics, or both, and provide the ultimate shooter experience to players.

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1) Valorant

Valorant on PC (Image via Riot Games)

This competitive 5v5 FPS title from Riot Games launched back on June 2, 2020. Ever since its release, this Agent-based tactical shooter has taken the FPS Esports scene by storm. The ranked mode of this game features two teams of five players in a bomb scenario game mode. There are other casual modes, like Team Deathmatch, Spike Rush, and others to try out as well.

With similar gun mechanics to CS2, combined with fast-paced ability-heavy gameplay makes it as enjoyable to play as it is to watch. Additionally, the game has gun skins, sprays, and other cosmetics to attract players. You can boast your unique collection in-game as you climb through the ranks.

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2) Counter Strike 2

Counter Strike 2 on PC (Image via Valve)

Valve’s latest iteration of their popular franchise, Counter Strike 2 maintains a high reputation. It was released on September 27, 2023, and quickly rose to its predecessor’s fame. Competitively, it is a 5v5 bomb scenario game mode that focuses on precise gunplay and utility usage.

It is the core FPS mechanics of the game that the community has fallen in love with and is definitely worth giving a shot. Moreover, CS2’s cosmetic system is much more diverse and versatile with options to trade, buy, or sell to other players.

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3) Spectre Divide

Spectre Divide on PC (Image via Mountaintop Studios)

Developed and published by Mountaintop Studios, Spectre Divide launched on September 3, 2024, with a unique approach to FPS games. Apart from characters, abilities and gunplay, this game introduced the unique concept of Duality. With Duality, you are able to control the location and action of two characters in the game, at your own will. This changes the playstyle completely and forces players to innovate new strategies.

Spectre Divide is currently the hot topic in the FPS genre. It is available on Steam for free and worth a try.

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4) Apex Legends

Apex Legends on PC (Image via Electronic Arts)

Apex Legends is the only battle royale that made it on this best FPS games list. The game was developed by Respawn and published by Electronic Arts and was released on November 5, 2020. The incredibly fast-paced action, diverse range of abilities, flashy movement, and variable gunplay sets this apart from the other games in this genre.

Apex Legends, with its distinct graphics and mechanics, will demand your attention and get you immersed in the action in no time. Moreover, in the Esports scene, Apex Legends is one of the most entertaining battle royale games to watch.

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5) Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege on PC (Image via Ubisoft)

Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege, published by Ubisoft, was released on December 1, 2015. This game focuses on giving its players the most realistic experience in a battle zone. Essentially a 5v5 competitive FPS, its lifelike gun mechanics and utilities, and the unique multilayered map designs are distinctive. This results in innovative and never-before-seen strategies in FPS games.

Unlike Valorant or Spectre Divide, this is not a fast-paced game but is rather slow, detailed, and methodical in its approach. The overall experience of Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege might seem complicated at first but grows on you.

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