Best PS Plus FPS Games

Sony's PlayStation Plus tier service gives subscribers to the Extra and Premium levels access to hundreds of games, although the latter has a considerably bigger collection than the former. This library covers nearly every genre someone could want, be it RPGs, platformers, horror, or hack and slash. Unsurprisingly, PS Plus Premium and Extra also have their share of first-person shooters from across PlayStation's history.

As with most genres, shooters come in various shapes and sizes. Some focus on split-second reactions, while others are tactical. Certain FPS games expect players to run and gun, while others encourage them to hide behind cover. What are the best PS Plus FPS games? Which shooters can Premium subscribers play? Let's take a look at this genre's standout titles on Sony's service.

Updated December 18, 2024: The year is basically over at this point, and Sony has seemingly added 2024's final lineup of games to PS Plus Extra and Premium. While not emphasized in December's selection, its predecessor included quite a few first-person shooters. Click below to jump to these new entries.

1 TimeSplitters 2 & Future Perfect

PS2 Classics That Are Still As Awesome As The Day They Were Released

• 	TimeSplitters 2	TimeSplitters: Future Perfect
  PS Plus Availability	Premium	Premium
  Platform(s)	PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox (Original), GameCube, PlayStation 2	PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox (Original), GameCube, PlayStation 2
  Released	2002-10-08	2005-03-21
  Developer(s)	Free Radical Design	Free Radical Design
  How Long To Beat	9 Hours	7 Hours

PlayStation Plus Extra might have ignored FPS fans for August 2024, but the same certainly could not be said for the Premium tier. In a long-awaited move, all three TimeSplitters games were added to the service, giving subscribers access to Free Radical Design's masterful PS2 trilogy. Regardless of whether someone is new to the franchise or remembers playing them during the 2000s, they should consider booting two of these games up on the PS5 or PS4 as they hold up pretty darn well, as long as realistic expectations are kept.

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Although a good console shooter for its era, the original TimeSplitters does feel like a proof of concept nowadays, and there is little reason to play it when the sequels are available. That said, its campaign can be completed in about two hours, so it is worth a quick playthrough just for the context.

Comparatively, TimeSplitters 2 and Future Perfect are far more complete packages that improve upon everything that made their predecessor stand out from the crowd. Both games feature gloriously over-the-top campaigns that take players on trips through time, and they tell stories that are silly but effective. Most importantly, the gunplay is still rock-solid in both entries, feeling weighty and responsive. TimeSplitters also has a robust selection of co-op and multiplayer options, with all three campaigns supporting two players.

2 Doom Eternal

High-Octane Run N' Gun Shooter

PlayStation Plus has Doom well covered. Id Software's 2016 reboot revamped the legendary FPS franchise in a big way, and that game is available on Sony's service for anyone who feels like tearing their way through hordes of demons. A convincing argument could be made for that entry representing the license at its peak, but Doom Eternal also deserves a mention. Taking a few more risks than its predecessor, the sequel maintains Doom's pitch-perfect gunplay while expanding the slayer's movement options and adding new abilities like the grappling hook.

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Although not that significant on paper, Doom Eternal's changes give it a different rhythm to the 2016 game, which could be off-putting to die-hard fans of the latter. Regardless of which modern entry someone prefers, they are both polished, aggressive, and satisfying shooters that rank among the genre's best projects of the last decade.

3 Killing Floor 2

Great Co-Op FPS Mayhem

Blasting wave after wave of Zeds never gets old. Killing Floor 2 is a fairly straightforward co-op shooter that pits players against seemingly endless hordes of deadly zombies in a campaign set across Europe. The premise lends itself to over-the-top chaos, embracing the inherent joy of mowing down a sea of enemies using an impressive assortment of weaponry. If this was all it offered, Killing Floor 2 would be a fun time, but the game also throws in a surprisingly creative progression system via perks.

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Players upgrade their abilities by actively utilizing weapons, and they can mix and match guns to create unique builds. This concept greatly enhances Killing Floor 2's replayability since it encourages teams to play around with their setups in search of optimal configurations. Even beyond that, the core gunplay is punchy and satisfying, so even people who are just looking for a way to kill a few hours should have a good time. Although possible, Killing Floor 2 is not really a great option for solo players, and there are better FPS games on PS Plus for that type of experience.

4 Pistol Whip

VR Rail-Shooting Awesomeoness

As a PS VR2 title, Pistol Whip is only available to a relatively small percentage of PS Plus subscribers, which limits its appeal to an extent. However, any Premium tier members who own the headset would be doing themselves a disservice if they do not try this project out, especially if they also enjoy rhythm games. Taking inspiration from games like Beat Saber, Pistol Whip is a shooter that rewards players who sync their shots with the beat, with each stage coming with a different song. While not extremely long, the levels are quite diverse and replayable, making this game a great option to just leave installed whenever an itch for a fast-paced shooter comes along.

Pistol Whip can be played as a rhythm game or a traditional first-person shooter, albeit one that limits movement and flows like an on-rails title from yesteryear. Essentially, Cloudhead created a modern VR version of arcade classics, capturing the score-based thrills of those masterpieces.

5 Bulletstorm: Full Clip Edition

Unapologetically Over-The-Top FPS

Bulletstorm is an over-the-top action romp about a space pirate with a whip that can tear enemies in half. It is awesome. A throwback to classic run and gun shooters without the back-breaking difficulty, this FPS originally came out in 2011 to a decent reception, and the Full Clip Edition provides a fresh coat of paint to ensure that the game delivers beautiful mayhem.

Utilizing a skill system reminiscent of hack and slash games like Devil May Cry, Bulletstorm wants players to experiment with all the tools available to them, and that extends to the environments. This is one of the most fun FPS games on PS Plus Premium, and fans of the genre who skipped out on this project should give the title a try while it is on Sony's service.

6 F.E.A.R.

A Genuinely Terrifying FPS Horror Game

Although it was released back in 2005, F.E.A.R. Still holds up exceedingly well in 2021 thanks to its impressive visuals for the time. Although F.E.A.R. Was originally marketed as a "horror-themed FPS," it gained a bit of a cult following thanks to its entertaining gameplay elements.

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The time-slowing effect is similar to a first-person Max Payne and the movement is pretty fluid. That said, there are still a lot of tense moments to be found sprinkled throughout the release. Players looking for chaotic gameplay will love F.E.A.R. But it should also appeal to those looking for something "scary" too.

7 Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus

Epic Story, Bloody Action

The April 2023 PS Plus Extra and Premium games greatly enhanced the service's FPS roster. The month introduced both Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus and The Old Blood, two games that are arguably superior to the very good The New Order, which was already on PS Plus. The Old Blood is a tight expansion without any fluff, and it can easily be completed in one or two explosive sessions. Conversely, The New Colossus is a full-length sequel to The New Order.

The 2017 release is a contender for the best Wolfenstein game of all time. MachineGames' gunplay is nothing short of fantastic, and the levels are designed to promote different playstyles. While it is certainly possible to power through encounters similar to Doom, The New Colossus encourages players to use all the tools at their disposal, including a satisfying stealth mechanic. The pulp story is silly but also fairly awesome, and it features one of the most detestable villains in gaming.

8 Far Cry 5

Flawed Sequel But Still Solid Open-World FPS Option

PS Plus Extra has quite a few Far Cry games, so subscribers can mostly pick their poison. Far Cry 6, the most recent release, is the only PS5 native option and has the best-feeling gunplay; however, it is one of the most polarizing entries in the franchise. Far Cry 3 is generally regarded as the best game in the series, but it is quite dated in this day and age. Far Cry 4 has a great setting and a fun antagonist, and the same can mostly be said for its immediate successor.

Ultimately, Far Cry 5 is mostly acting as a representative for Ubisoft's franchise, although it is a pretty decent entry point. Set in Hope County, the campaign casts players as a deputy sheriff who is trying to pull control away from the Seed family, cultists who have put the locals under the spell. While the setting can get a touch repetitive at times, the gameplay is rock-solid throughout, ensuring that it never gets dull killing Peggies.

9 Shadow Warrior 2

Intense Gameplay, Along With An Uneven Loot System

PS Plus Extra and Premium have Shadow Warrior 2, a run-and-gun shooter with fun melee combat. While the gunplay is quite typical for the genre, the game mixes things up with a robust loot system and a plethora of secondary content to complement the main storyline.

Shadow Warrior 2 is simply fun, nothing more and nothing less. While nothing to write home about, the story serves its purpose of guiding players from one level to the next so they can slaughter hundreds of demons along the way.

10 The Darkness

Fantastic Story & Empowering Gameplay (Especially Sequel)

Superhero and comic fans will find a lot to love about The Darkness, an FPS that first dropped back in 2007. The Venom-like storyline follows an individual named Jackie Estacado who is "infected" by a powerful demonic entity known as "The Darkness," which has been present within his family's bloodline for generations.

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The hook gives players access to some amazing gameplay highlighted by shooting elements and engaging "darkness powers" that make Jackie feel like a one-man army at times. It's a blast to play through even in 2021, and newcomers to the series should also make sure to play The Darkness 2. The sequel is also one of the best shooters on PS Plus Premium.