Since its origins in the 1970s with Spasim and Maze War, the first-person shooter genre has become a cornerstone of the gaming industry. One of the genre's many strengths is that it works well as both a single-player experience, exemplified by titles like Half-Life and Bioshock, as it does a multiplayer experience, as shown by the Call of Duty and Battlefield franchises.

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The improved hardware of the Xbox One allowed developers to create incredibly immersive games that accomplished what the FPS genre does best: make the player feel as though they're in the heart of the action.

Updated June 3, 2022 by Jack Pursey: It's easy to forget just how short the video game industry's history is, considering the sheer pace at which the form of entertainment has progressed. So much so, that it's hard to believe that the PlayStation 1 and PlayStation 5's release dates were under three decades apart, given how far gaming technology has come. The pace that the gaming industry progresses means that many genres come and go, as improvements in hardware can elevate them or cripple their popularity.

One genre that has consistently thrived for decades is the first-person shooter genre. FPS games have filled store shelves and topped sales charts since the original DOOM spiked the genre's popularity, and they haven't looked back since. For those looking for some more of the best first-person-shooters on Xbox One to play, we've updated this list to include a few more entries.

20 Prey (84)

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Following the success of 2006's Prey, Bethesda and Human Head Studios began working on Prey 2. However, this game sadly fell into the depths of development hell and was eventually canceled in 2014. Instead of letting the IP die, Bethesda teamed up with Arkane Studios - a French company known for the Dishonored series - and began working on a reimagining of the 2006 game with an entirely new narrative, which was released in 2017.

Prey draws players in with its memorable opening, which immediately unnerves the player with a sense of foreboding before bursting into life. The game struggles to reach the heights of its opening again, but it's still a fantastic, adrenaline-pumping first-person shooter that anyone subscribed to Game Pass should try.

19 Halo 5: Guardians (84)

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Whenever Xbox's flagship series releases a new title, the gaming industry stops and takes notice. Halo 5: Guardians was released in October 2015 and had the tough task of continuing the series' high quality.

Although Halo 5: Guardians isn't considered to be among the franchise's best releases, it's still a solid FPS game and one that is worthy of the Halo branding with its excellent multiplayer and enjoyable co-op. The game is somewhat let down by its lackluster story, though many players were able to overlook this and focus on the game's strengths.

18 Metro Redux (84)

The surface of Metro Last Light

Metro Redux is a collection that includes the definitive versions of Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light. The pair of games are set in a post-apocalyptic Russia, following a nuclear war that lay waste to the world and killed billions of people. Unfortunately, the game doesn't provide much hope for the devastated Earth, as the survivors must contend with dangerous mutants and uninhabitable air.

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As the name suggests, both games predominantly take place in Moscow's underground Metro, though players must occasionally risk the conditions on the surface. Metro Redux's post-apocalyptic setting is what makes it stand out, as the development team, 4A Games, did a fantastic job of creating bleak, eerie environments that will stick in players' heads long after they're finished playing.

17 PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (85)

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PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is unique in the sense that players can choose between first-person and third-person perspectives.

PUBG Studios' release was one of the most influential titles of its decade, as it was the spark that ignited the rise of the battle royale genre, which exploded in popularity during the late-2010s. Although Epic Games' Fortnite stole much of its thunder, PUBG is still one of the most actively played shooters today, largely thanks to how addictive it is to try to be the last player standing.

16 BioShock: The Collection (85)

BioShock The Collection front cover of Rapture, lighthouse and Columbia

A collection that includes two of the most critically acclaimed titles from the seventh generation of home consoles is always likely to perform well on Metacritic. BioShock: The Collection was released in 2016 and supplemented its impressive trilogy of games by including remastered iterations of BioShock and BioShock 2. It also offered the series' DLCs such as BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea Episode 1 and Episode 2.

BioShock: The Collection also adds a director's commentary, enticing pre-existing fans to play through the games once more.

15 Halo: The Master Chief Collection (85)

Master Chief in Combat Evolved

From one collection to another, Halo: The Master Chief Collection offers incredible value to players. It implements every first-person Halo title aside from Halo 5: Guardians. Moreover, the collection includes the high-definition remakes of classic titles like Halo: Combat Evolved, which let players seamlessly switch between the old and new visuals with the press of a button.

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Considering the quality of the games included, the collection's 85 Metascore may seem somewhat low. However, these games suffered from online and matchmaking issues at launch, hampering the score.

14 Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 (85)

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The fifteenth installment into the iconic Call of Duty franchise was released in 2018 by Activation, with development from Treyarch who had help from Beenox and Raven Software. The game's creators made the decisive decision not to include a traditional single-player campaign. The Solo Missions mode replaced it instead.

Modern Call of Duty games usually meets with high scrutiny and criticism from the gaming community. However, Call of Duty: Black Ops 4 received the Fan Favorite Shooter Game award at the 2018 Gamers' Choice Awards.

13 Titanfall (86)

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The original Titanfall may have been overshadowed by the release of Titanfall 2 (more on that later). However, the 2014 game still offers plenty of entertainment today for those that can find an active lobby.

Electronic Arts and Respawn Entertainment made the controversial decision of not including any form of single-player campaign in Titanfall, which was a rarity at the time. The lack of single-player and local split-screen multiplayer disappointed gamers; however, the concept of throwing Titans into the mix of an online battlefield intrigued fans and critics. The game had some issues, though the interesting ideas and fast-paced gameplay made it an enjoyable experiment that set a strong foundation for the excellent sequel.

12 Resident Evil 7: Biohazard (86)

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In regards to the main series of Resident Evil games, it seems that Capcom wants to differentiate the titles into groups of three. The first three games utilized fixed camera angles and implemented numerous puzzles. The next three titles offered players more action-heavy gameplay. Now it seems that the series is set to provide an Outlast and Amnesia-inspired first-person survival horror experience.

Resident Evil certainly doesn't have the same gun-blazing action as some of the other titles on this list, as it instead requires players to use their ammo extremely sparingly and rely on their wits to survive.

11 Halo Infinite (87)

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Halo Infinite is the most recently released game on this list, having hit stores in December 2021. To say that the game's reception has been mixed would be an understatement, as although the game received an 87 Metascore that consisted of a few perfect scores, some people were put off by the game's lack of content at launch, which caused many people to put the game down and never pick it back up again.

Still, what the game does offer is generally excellent, particularly the single-player campaign that differentiates itself from previous Halo games for featuring a stunning open world.

10 Titanfall 2 (87)

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Released in October 2016, Electronic Arts' Titanfall 2 went under the radar when it was first released, presumably due to EA's bizarre decision to release it just seven days after their WWI shooter Battlefield 1.

EA's CEO Andrew Wilson explained the odd decision by saying that he felt the games catered to different types of FPS fans. Although the risky strategy didn't seem to pay off, it isn't hard to see where he was coming from. Titanfall 2 differentiates itself from most other shooters on the market with not just its titans but its extremely fast-paced movement. Word of mouth has been EA's best marketing tool for the game, as positive feedback from players has ensured that Titanfall 2 is still thriving today.

9 Battlefield 1 (87)

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The aforementioned Battlefield 1 received the same Metascore as Titanfall 2, and as previously mentioned, took players back to World War 1. EA's decision to take the series back to the Great War was clearly a smart choice, as the game's trailer became YouTube's most liked trailer in its history, whereas the Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare trailer, which hit the site around the same time, become the most disliked.

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Battlefield 1 didn't disappoint its many new and old fans, providing players with one of the best online experiences on Microsoft's third console.

8 DOOM (87)

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It's always nice to see a DOOM title on an FPS list such as this, as the genre likely wouldn't be anywhere near the size that it is today without the iconic IP.

After numerous delays and confusion from fans over the release of DOOM 4, the project was scrapped. In its place came DOOM (2016), a soft reboot of the franchise. The game's developer, id Software, didn't try to reinvent the wheel. Rather, they opted to keep the action-heavy gameplay that the series is known for.

7 Destiny 2 (87)

Destiny 2 Hawkmoon Handgun

Originally released in 2017, Destiny 2 is a free-to-play multiplayer shooter developed by Halo's creator Bungie.

Destiny 2 won numerous awards upon release, including Best PC Game from the Game Critic Awards and Best Multiplayer Game from Gamescom 2017.

Bungie's first-person shooter is still picking up awards years after its release, including The Game Awards' Best Ongoing Game award in 2019. Destiny 2 was nominated for the same award in 2020, though it lost out to Hello Games' No Man's Sky.

6 Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus (88)

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Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus is the first of four games in a row that received a Metascore of 88, technically making Bethesda's game joint-second on this list.

Developed by MachineGames, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is one of the most critically acclaimed entries into the Wolfenstein franchise that began all the way back in 1981. The game was praised for its weapon variety and charismatic cast of characters but criticized for its underwhelming runtime.

5 Apex Legends (88)

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Released in 2019 by the team of Respawn Entertainment and Electronic Arts, Apex Legends is one of the many entries into the recently popularized battle royale genre.

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The game hit the ground running upon release, amassing an incredible one million unique players in just 8 hours of its release. Apex Legends certainly wasn't just a one-day wonder though, as it reached 70 million players in October 2019, earning an eye-watering $45 million in the autumn month alone.

4 Fallout 4 (88)

Fallout 4 Glowing Sea Ghouls

The long-awaited sequel to Fallout 3, Bethesda's Fallout 4 was released in 2015 to a mixed response from fans and critics. Professional reviewers enjoyed the game, generally speaking, though many fans were unhappy with the highly anticipated game, exemplified by its 6.5 user score on Metacritic.

Criticisms from fans pointed out the game's illusion of choice, with many of the seemingly different speech options offering the same result. This was especially disappointing as Fallout: New Vegas, released prior to Fallout 4, offered more freedom of choice. Still, there are many things to love about Fallout 4, particularly its huge open world filled with side quests and lore.

3 DOOM Eternal (88)

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The success of the aforementioned DOOM (2016) convinced Bethesda to give id Software the thumbs up to make a sequel. Much like its predecessor, DOOM Eternal kept its gameplay centered around the simplistic action fun that the series is known for, rather than trying to implement multiple ambitious and complicated mechanics as some sequels do. DOOM Eternal did make a slight change from its predecessors, though, with its increased focus on storytelling that disappointed some fans and critics.

Despite the narrative's mixed reception, DOOM Eternal received numerous nominations and awards, including the Game Critics Awards' accolades of Best PC Game and Best Action Game.

2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered (89)

Front cover of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

There were few surprised faces when it was announced that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare was being remastered, as the classic shooter's influence continues to be seen today. Along with the game's excellent single-player campaign was its revolutionary online multiplayer which set a high bar for the many online shooters that followed.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered has wonderfully updated visuals as expected. However, many players were happy to pay full price for the game simply to experience the online mode with packed lobbies once again.

1 Overwatch (91)

Overwatch Game Poster With Characters

The highest-rated first-person shooter on the Xbox One comes in the form of a multiplayer shooter developed by Blizzard Entertainment. Assigned into two teams of six, players are given a wide selection of heroes to choose from who offer vastly different playstyles, ensuring that each game has a unique balance.

The game exemplifies the old adage of simple to play impossible to master, resulting in an extremely addictive product. Overwatch was showered with awards upon release, including Game of the Year awards from The Game Awards, the D.I.C.E. Awards, and the Game Developers Choice Awards.

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