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FPS games have been loved by gamers of all ages. Discover seven timeless FPS games which you’ll enjoy at any time.
First-person shooter (FPS) games can be traced back to the early 1970s. With improved tech, this genre has evolved in more ways than one and is still going strong. Additionally, during this time, many memorable FPS games have graced our PCs and consoles. Some have pioneered weapon mechanics, while others have given us spectacular surroundings, vehicles, and storylines.
It has been a long journey, and in this article, let us venture into the vast ocean of FPS games and fish out 7 timeless gems. They have been ranked from the latest to the oldest one.
Note: The selection of the games is entirely based on the personal taste of the author.
7 Timeless FPS Titles
1. Titanfall 2
EA’s Titanfall 2 came out in October 2016 and is an immersive experience. Eye-pleasing graphics, a gripping story, solid sound, and wonderful gameplay—Titanfall 2 is a stellar FPS title and more.
In this game, you take the role of Militia Rifleman Jack Cooper, who is reluctantly paired as the pilot of the Vanguard-class Titan, BT-7274. Titans in this game are mech-style robots to be used in a wide range of tasks.
Jack Cooper and BT-7274 begin their journey on the planet Typhon. Subsequently, they advance through the nine campaign missions in the game—forming a unique bond and giving rise to some memorable moments. You play both in the Pilot and Titan modes throughout the game—each having unique properties.
However, the game is anything but a piece of cake. Your reflexes and quick decision-making faculties will be put to the test. This, in turn, adds to the fun of the game.
2. Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Snipers, assault rifles, aerial attacks, and more—Battlefield: Bad Company 2 has everything fans love from an FPS title. Although, the Battlefield series has been better known for its multiplayer side, this time the campaign mode delivered.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2 was released in March 2010. The original characters from the previous Bad Company title are in this game too. It is a worldwide journey in the hunt for a super weapon, promising top-notch first-person shooting action all the way.
This game does not build much breathing space for tension build-up within the story. From being armed with a sniper rifle to manning a machine gun—the scene keeps changing. You play this game not for the story but for the action it promises.
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
Fans of the Call of Duty series can all relate to these two words—Shepherd’s betrayal. This iconic, cult-classic moment took place in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.
The game provided more than that one incident. It was brilliant in both the single-player and the multiplayer departments. Favela, Karachi, and Afghan were a few of the iconic multiplayer maps Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 possessed. The campaign mode featured a war between America and Russia. The character designs of Roach, Soap, and Ghost are iconic and forever etched in the minds of the fans.
4. Far Cry 2
Released in October 2008, the setting and the open-ended gameplay of Far Cry 2 took the gaming world by storm upon its release. You take the role of a mercenary in an unnamed African nation in the middle of a civil war. Desert, savannah, and jungle—this game had it all. It was your call whether you wanted an all-out frontal attack or a stealthy approach to a mission. The game had jeeps, quadbikes, boats, and gliders as vehicles. With realistic physics and environmental effects, Far Cry 2 is still worth picking up for a delightful experience.
5. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2
Indulge in the adventures of the counterterrorism unit, Team Rainbow, with the March 2008 addition to the Rainbow Six series, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Vegas 2. This game is a tactical masterpiece as you and your team infiltrate and obliterate enemy-filled locations. Earn points by gaining kills through the three mechanisms—close-quarter battles, assault, and marksmanship to unlock new weapons. Built on Unreal Engine 3, this game is a must-try for FPS lovers.
6. Half-Life 2
Imagine a game being so good that modders were compelled to create multiplayer mods for it. Look no further than Half-Life 2, the figurative birth-giver of the much-adored Counter-Strike series.
The story is as gripping as it gets. A multidimensional alien has taken over Earth as we know it, and it is up to you and the resistance to save humanity from it.
The gaming community has been waiting for a sequel for as long as I can remember. The graphics may not live up to today’s standards, but it should be fun to pick up one of the trailblazers of FPS games.
7. Project I.G.I.
Now we have come to the archaic times with our last entry—the December 2000 release, Project I.G.I. The Dragunov sniper rifles, S.P.A.S. 12 shotguns, M16A2, and AK-47—many of the 90s kids learned about these weapons through this game. Subsequently, most of the missions involved infiltrating intricate enemy bases. You play as British SAS agent David Llewellyn Jones on an extraction mission to Estonia by the Pentagon.
Delve into Project I.G.I. and discover what inspired the modern FPS games of today.
Also, click here to know whether it is worth playing Counter-Strike 2 in 2025.
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