The Best FPS Games You Can Play On Xbox Game Pass

Summary

  • Xbox Game Pass offers a variety of FPS games for both single-player and multiplayer experiences.
  • Superhot, Halo, and Crysis 2 are standout titles on Xbox Game Pass for unique gameplay and immersive experiences.
  • From fast-paced shooters like Doom Eternal to narrative-driven games like Prey, there is something for every FPS fan on Xbox Game Pass.

Xbox Game Pass is the best deal in gaming, and it has hundreds of titles to play. Naturally, there are some great FPS games in the catalog to immerse yourself in the shooting experience. The service not only offers popular multiplayer titles but also has a surprisingly healthy offering of single-player and co-op experiences.

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There is something amazing about seeing through the protagonist’s eyes and going on killing sprees. Tight controls and good shooting mechanics are essential in making a fun shooter. With a ton of FPS games to download and play, it can be daunting to know where to start. These are the ones you should be looking at, though.

Updated January 8, 2025 by Ben Jessey: There were already many wonderful FPS games on Xbox Game Pass, and a few more have recently been added to the service. So, we thought we’d update our list of the best FPS games on the system to add some more to the collection.

Hunt: Showdown 1896

Fighting an assassin with other hunters in a rocky cave.

Hunt: Showdown is a multiplayer FPS that puts you in the shoes of a bounty hunter. In every mission, your goal is to find and eliminate your bounty, which is typically a dangerous foe.

They aren’t the only danger, though. There are also other bounty hunters out there. So, you have to compete against other players to get the bounty first. This results in a unique multiplayer experience. It’s also fun due to the enjoyable gunplay and the number of satisfying-to-use weapons in the game.

Stalker 2: Heart Of Chornobyl

Holding an upgraded Viper-5 in Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl.

Not only is Stalker 2 an FPS, it’s an open-world FPS. That open world is the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone, which in this game is filled with mutated creatures, plenty of radiation, and some unsavory individuals.

Your character visits there at the start of the game to learn about the crystal in his possession. Things quickly go south, and you must spend an extended time in the Exclusion Zone. To survive, you need to defend yourself using an array of weapons that feel and sound great. Also, you need to keep yourself well-fed.

Call Of Duty: Black Ops 6

Call Of Duty Black Ops 6 - Troy Marshall sitting at a casino card game table as a dealer shuffles some cards.

When it comes to the campaign, Black Ops 6 is a very untraditional Call of Duty game. In most entries in the series, almost all of the missions are filled with plenty of gunfire and explosions as you run around, killing every enemy in sight.

There are also a few missions like this in Black Ops 6. However, along with them are various other types of missions, including elements from the stealth and horror genres. It makes for a very varied and interesting campaign. The game also features the classic multiplayer and zombie modes, which aren’t quite as untraditional as the campaign, but they’re still very entertaining.

Hell Let Loose

A soldier firing on enemies in Hell Let Loose, with the player right standing beside and wielding a sniper rifle.

Hell Let Loose is a multiplayer tactical first-person shooter set in World War 2. From that premise alone, you may not think this is much of an original game since there are many WW2 shooters. However, Hell Let Loose is able to stand out among the crowd, particularly because of how much emphasis it puts on communication.

Leaders are expected to talk with their troops and keep everyone on the same page. After all, this is a game where teams with everyone on the same page generally succeed against some good individual players. This is partially due to the fact that there are 50 people on each team. Plus, you die quickly and move fairly slowly in this game, so it’s hard for one player to take out several in quick succession.

Battlefield Hardline

Battlefield Hardline promo shot of police officer holding a criminal down.

Hardline is a divisive entry in the Battlefield series, but it is actually a solid first-person shooter. The story is particularly interesting because it’s very different from the classic Battlefield narrative.

This is because the game isn’t about soldiers or the war. Instead, it’s about crime, as you play as a Miami police officer who is involved in the war on drugs. While the narrative isn’t perfectly written, it does feel distant from other FPS games. As for the combat, it’s classic Battlefield. This means the shooting is incredibly smooth, and it’s fun to play.

Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem

The General Brand boss fight in Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem.

Technically, Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a standalone expansion to Serious Sam 4. However, Serious Sam isn’t a series known for storytelling or deep lore, so playing the fourth game isn’t a requirement to enjoy this expansion.

Siberian Mayhem is all about outrageous and over-the-top fun. As such, you spend most of your time running around levels, fighting a large number of enemies. It’s fast-paced and very violent. Plus, there is a bit of variety due to the range of weapons at your disposal and the different enemies you face.

Wolfenstein: The New Order

Wolfenstein The New Order. Blazkowicz readying his knife to kill the enemy ahead.

Wolfenstein is a series that has had a few reboots. The New Order, however, breathed more life into the FPS series than the 2009 game did. It’s set in an alternative version of history where the Nazis won World War 2 and took over most of the world.

You’re put into the boots of William Blazkowicz, who doesn’t accept the Nazi rule and attempts to fight back. It makes for an interesting and well-written story. The combat is equally compelling, as gunplay is very enjoyable, and there are even some stealth elements, too.

Call Of Duty: Modern Warfare 3

Modern Warfare 3 players fighting with crossbows.

Call of Duty is perhaps the most famous FPS series ever. It achieved that feat by offering fast-paced and fluid shooting mechanics. This is still prevalent in 2023’s Modern Warfare 3, which is the third instalment of the re-booted Call of Duty sub-series.

The story revolves around Task Force 141 hunting down Vladimir Makarov as they attempt to stop him from starting a new World War. Yet, this is a Call of Duty, so much of the game’s appeal comes from the exciting PvP multiplayer and enjoyable PvE Zombies mode.

Neon White

Neon White screenshot of Neon Red aiming her sniper rifle.

Neon White is a very fast-paced shooter. In fact, it’s designed for speed-running. You sprint, leap, and wall-run all over the place while taking out enemies in an attempt to finish levels as fast as possible. Along the way, you pick up playing cards that represent specific weapons for you to use.

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Far Cry 6

Far Cry 6 screenshot of Dani attacking a tank.

Far Cry 6 takes place on the fictional island of Yara, which is run by a dictator named Anton Castillo. You play as a person called Dani Rojas, who helps lead the resistance. It’s an open-world FPS, so you spend plenty of time roaming the island while completing side quests and fighting Castillo’s troops.

You battle them with a range of different weapons, from shotguns to assault rifles to snipers. There are even some unique, special guns, such as The Macarena Gun, which fires disks. You also have plenty of freedom to upgrade and modify your firearms. So, it’s a fun game if you like weaponry. The shooting mechanics aren’t bad, either.

GoldenEye 007

A whole table exploding into pieces from GoldenEye 007.

GoldenEye 007 helped popularize PvP gameplay in the late ’90s. Now, it’s available on Game Pass. It’s not an updated or remastered version—it’s the classic version in all its glory. This means it’s a bit dated, particularly visually.

Yet, the old-style FPS gameplay is actually quite charming, and for those who long for how games used to be, the title is perfect. While it’s mainly known for its local PvP gameplay, the title also has a single-player campaign mode, where you play through a series of levels, shooting a bunch of goons in classic James Bond fashion.

Fallout: New Vegas

Cassidy talking with the Courier in Fallout New Vegas.

Right at the start of Fallout: New Vegas, you are shot and left for dead. However, you somehow live and embark on a quest for revenge that takes you all across the post-apocalyptic wasteland.

Along the way, you meet many people and get into plenty of shootouts with either fellow people, ghouls, or mutated creatures. The game isn’t a non-stop action affair, though. There is a story to enjoy and characters to engage with. This is because it’s an action RPG and an FPS. In fact, it’s a great example of both genres.

Deep Rock Galactic

Deep Rock Galactic screenshot of hollow bough first person POV.

Deep Rock Galactic is a unique type of first-person shooter. After all, you don’t play as a soldier or would-be hero of the universe. You control a miner, and plenty of missions involve you heading to an area and mining for resources. There are different missions, but the game is mostly about digging in procedurally generated environments.

Yet, while you’re minding your business mining, you’re regularly ambushed by hordes of alien creatures. This is where the gunplay comes in, as you have to blast all the creatures away to survive and get back on with your mining. There are different classes that have distinct weapons and abilities.

Superhot: Mind Control Delete

Superhot Mind Control Delete screenshot of you shooting red people with pistol.

Superhot: Mind Control Delete follows the series tradition of being unlike any traditional FPS title, both visually and mechanically. The visual style is simple yet eye-catching. The environment is white, the enemies are red, and the guns are black.

This unique look meshes well with the unique gameplay, where time only moves when you do. So, when you aren’t moving, neither are the enemies or bullets in the air. Yet, when you are moving, things are really fast, and as you die quickly, you must be careful. Therefore, you must strategically plan your moves and actions if you want to survive.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Arbiter prepares to go into battle in Halo 2 Anniversary.

Halo has long been one of the best FPS series out there, and the Master Chief Collection provides as much Halo goodness as you could ever want. This is because six different Halo titles are featured in this collection.

The group includes the first four games starring Master Chief, as well as the ODST spin-off and Halo Reach prequel. Each title has some things that make it unique, yet each of them plays fairly similarly. As such, they all have exciting and tactical gunplay, where you can use a range of interesting weapons. Plus, they all contain a compelling main narrative.

Doom (2016)

A first person perspective of holding a gun whilst facing some monsters.

The original 1993 Doom was one of the pioneers of first-person shooters. Yet, the series’ contributions to the genre didn’t end there. For instance, 2016’s Doom also wowed audiences when it was released and continues to do so to this day.

It’s a very fast-paced FPS title where you’re encouraged to be in perpetual motion as you deal with the many creatures from Hell you have to face. It’s a task that would be too difficult for most protagonists, but it’s not too much for the famous stoic Doomguy, who runs straight into the hordes of death.

Crysis 2

Screenshot of Crysis 2 aiming rifle at big explosion.

Something that separates Crysis 2 from most other FPS titles is the fancy nanosuit that your character wears. With this piece of advanced tech, you don’t just have to rely on guns and your own reflexes to succeed. You can boost your speed and strength, make yourself more durable, and even cloak yourself.

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That last function allows you to take a more stealthy approach if you desire. So, you have options on the battlefield. Yet, the suit is also the reason why you’re on the battlefield so much since much of the story revolves around it. There is also an invading alien race that is causing problems. It all takes place in a war-torn version of New York City.

Star Wars: Battlefront 2

Resistance fighting First Order Stormtroopers in Star Wars Battlefront 2.

Battlefront 2 is a rare game that allows for either first-person or third-person shooting. Plenty of people prefer to go the FPS route. Either way, you get to experience wild, action-packed shootouts set in the Star Wars universe.

While Battlefront 2 does contain a single-player campaign, the multiplayer is the real selling point and contains plenty of different modes to enjoy. And you’re not tied to a single time period. You can play as troops from several different Star Wars eras. Every faction has a few distinct classes to choose from. Each one has their own weaponry and skills. Regardless of who you’re controlling, though, you’re likely to appreciate the game’s wonderful environments and sharp shooting mechanics.

Battlefield 1

Battlefield 1 promotional image of soldier down on their knee, aiming a gun.

The Battlefield series has long been one of the most beloved in the FPS genre because of its realism, dynamic, destructible environments, and excellent sound design. All of those compliments can be given to Battlefield 1, too. Yet, this game manages to separate itself from the series because it’s set during the First World War.

This is a conflict that isn’t explored too often in video games. But Battlefield 1 does it well, especially in the main campaign, where you get to see a few different sides to the war in a series of deep and engaging short stories. Naturally, these tales wouldn’t be worth experiencing if the general combat and gunplay weren’t fun. Thankfully, it’s very enjoyable.

Payday 2

Payday 2 screenshot of Wolf, Hoxton, and Dallas shooting Police officers.

Robbing banks with your friends in real life is understandably frowned upon, but it’s a lot of fun in Payday 2. Yet, what’s great about the game is that you don’t just target banks. You also pull heists in all sorts of other locations. There are even some non-heist missions to enjoy, too. Therefore, there is plenty of variety in this game.

But most of what you do is about acquiring plenty of money by any means necessary. Sometimes, you can do it stealthily. Most of the time, though, you have to get your guns out and shoot the litany of cops who are trying to stop you. The gunplay is solid, and the general heist gameplay is fun.

Roboquest

Player shooting at robots in Roboquest.

Do you like your FPS titles to be played at a really fast pace? If so, then Roboquest might be the title for you. In each procedurally generated level, you have to fight through a bunch of different robots. And you don’t do this while remaining stationary. You’re encouraged to move around the battlefield as you blast these mechs away.

It all feels very fluid and satisfying. What’s also satisfying is the art style, which makes everything from the guns to the enemies to the environment look stunning.

Deathloop

Deathloop screenshot of Colt Vahn in cover.

Deathloop is a FPS, but it certainly isn’t a traditional one. It’s a game that uses a time-loop mechanic. Therefore, at the end of every day or when you die, you start the 24 hours all over again. Your goal in the day is to wipe out all of your eight targets.

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Figuring out how to do all that in one day is part of the fun. Naturally, shooting people is part of the solution, but this isn’t just a gunz-blazing race against time. You have to be a bit more cerebral than that. It’s all a lot of fun.

Far Cry 5

Player throwing dynamite in the middle of a gun fight in Far Cry 5.

In this game, the residents of a fictional region of Montana are being terrorized by a cult leader known as Joseph Seed and his equally horrible siblings. You control a young deputy who has entered the region specifically to bring them down.

You have to do it systematically by taking over each region and defeating the Seed family members who run them. To do this, you have to complete many missions where shooting is optional but encouraged. There are so many different weapons in the game, from assault rifles to shotguns to snipers. So, you can acquire a deadly arsenal to take out the cultists.

Rainbow Six Siege

Image of a team of soldiers breaching a house in Rainbow Six Siege.

Rainbow Six Siege wasn’t an instant hit. Thanks to constant updates and additions, it gradually became what it is today. These days, it’s one of the best tactical first-person shooters on the market.

It has unique characters, special skills, multiple weapons, and enjoyable maps. The game pits a team against another team in online matches. It’s a nail-biting experience that rewards intuitive plays. The skill ceiling is high but once you get familiar with the mechanics, it is a ton of fun.

Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus

Wolfenstein 2: A New Colossus screenshot of a character shooting a mechanical dog.

Machine Games hit it out of the park with the Wolfenstein reboot. The sequel only improved upon the already solid shooting foundations. The game lets you play as an All-American hero battling Nazis. But this is set in an alternate history where Hitler won WW2 and his regime now ruled most of the world.

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The star of the game is the weapons; they are meaty and pack a punch. Shooting a shotgun feels powerful, and the resulting mayhem is a sight to behold. If you love fast-paced shooters of early gaming but like modern mechanics, this is the FPS for you.

The Outer Worlds

Screenshot of player shooting at an armored enemy in The Outer Worlds.

The Outer Worlds is made by Obsidian, the developer of fan-beloved Fallout: New Vegas. It’s an RPG that lets you shoot your enemies. Like in true Obsidian fashion, you aren’t just limited to shooting. There are a lot of semi-open world levels to explore, enemies to fight, and loot to plunder.

If you invest enough points in charisma, you’ll be able to talk your way out of difficult situations. If all else fails, you can either use melee weapons or shoot your problems away. It’s a short but highly replayable FPS.

Prey

Before Arkane fumbled with Redfall, they made another cult classic called Prey. It’s not strictly related to that old Prey you might have played or heard bout; think of this one as a reboot. Here, you are stranded on a space station invested with shape-shifting aliens.

While Prey is a first-person shooter, you’ll be getting into deep trouble if you go guns blazing inside any room. You’ll need to be careful and at least scan your surroundings before making a move. The aliens are everywhere and could be anything, even an innocent-looking cup can be a mimic waiting to pounce on you.

Halo Infinite

Halo Infinite is the latest game in the long-running and beloved FPS series. It’s the series that put Xbox on the map as a serious contender. Thousands of gamers love and adore this entry, and for good reason. 343 not only made a great single-player campaign but brought in some much-needed changes to multiplayer.

The campaign can be played solo and features an open-world map. This is a departure from the standard Halo formula and gives you a lot of freedom. The classic guns are all there, and the gunplay is as responsive as ever. Plus, Jade King says it has “an emotionally compelling narrative” in her review. The multiplayer is separate and has several maps to enjoy. Invite some friends online and relive the good old days of Halo 2.

Titanfall 2

Titanfall 2 flew under the radar but has one of the best campaigns of all time. The single-player campaign casts a fresh pilot, Jack Cooper, and his trusty companion, the BT-7274 titan mech. The story told is beautiful, and the ending is something you have to experience yourself. The game has one of the best levels featuring time manipulation ever seen in any FPS game.

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The multiplayer lets you call in your Titans, which fall from the sky. You also have multiple ways to traverse the maps, which include some slick wall running. If you love mobility-based shooters, Titanfall 2 delivers the best experience.

Doom Eternal

The Doom series is where it all started, one of the very first first-person shooters in the world that influences games to this day. The fast-paced shooting experience combined with gory demon kills make this a must-play for new and old gamers alike.

The game is fast; the more you move, the less the enemies will be able to hit you. Constantly moving, shooting, and slaying is the key here. It’s up to you to completely demolish the forces of hell now.

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