9. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Say what you will about the yearly rehashes, but the original Modern Warfare was a groundbreaking blockbuster.
8. Day of Defeat
One of the most popular Half-Life mods of all time, Day of Defeat is beloved for its superfun team-based mission objectives.
7. America’s Army
While America’s Army isn’t the most fun shooter on this list, it’s easily the most realistic, being developed by the Army itself.
6. Red orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Winning Nvidia’s Make Something Unreal
Contest, the Red Orchestra developers were
able to craft a cult classic.
5. Arma 2
Battlefield 4 might have big multiplayer maps, but they’re nothing compared to Arma 2’s gargantuan open world.
4. Medal of Honor: Allied Assault
Heavily influenced by Saving Private Ryan, it really feels like you’re playing through the epic WWII movie.
3. Counter Strike
What started off as a Half-Life mod in the late ’90s has evolved into one of the most iconic and revolutionary shooters of all time.
2. Battlefield 1942
It raised the bar for all multiplayer shooters by introducing huge maps, tons of vehicles, and multiple classes to choose from.
1. Wolfenstein 3D
This may not be a traditional military shooter, what with all its sci-fi elements, but the OG FPS deserves special mention on this list.
