Spill some blood with the best Android shooters currently on the market.
Professional and/or competitive shooter games are fast becoming a sustainable industry trend for mobile gaming with both game development and smartphone hardware reaching the point where phones can absolutely deliver top-notch gaming experiences — even for first-person shooters.
This still probably sounds like crazy talk to traditional PC gamers but the facts are that mobile shooters have cut out a nice niche within the pro-gaming community — franchises such as PUBG Mobile and Guns of Boom have competitive eSports leagues that can be advantageous to people who love to stream or try playing for cash in tournament. Just like other online games for console or PC, mobile games reward teams who can practice and train together — or you can just jump into the game and have some fun on your phone.
- Call of Duty: Mobile
- PUBG Mobile
- Critical Ops
- Modern Strike Online
- Guns of Boom
- Battle Prime
- JYDGE
- Hitman: Sniper
- Tacticool
- Modern Combat 5: eSports FPS
- Overkill 3
- Unkilled
- Dead Trigger 2
- Dead Plague
- Major Mayhem
Call of Duty: Mobile
Call of Duty is one of the most popular selling game franchises of all time, so it was only a matter of time before a proper mobile version of the game was released by publisher Activision. CoD Mobile offers several ways to jump into multiplayer action with friends or strangers. Each multiplayer match type is 5-on-5 and the parameters are slightly different depending on the mode you choose:
- Team Deathmatch is pretty standard fare with random respawn points and each team racing to get to 50 kills (40 if you’re playing a ranked match)
- Frontline is similar to Team Deathmatch except each team’s respawn point is fixed on either side of the map.
- Domination adds in capture points that each team must secure and hold to earn points. The first team to reach the score limit wins.
- Search and Destroy is a tactical mode with no respawns that is played over several rounds. One team is tasked with destroying an objective while the other team plays defense.
All those modes are available to play in unranked matches, while only Team Deathmatch is available to start for ranked matches. Ranked Domination and Search and Destroy modes are only unlocked as you move up the rankings ladder.
If that wasn’t enough, there’s also a 100-player Battle Royale mode that you can play in first-person or third-person view in solo, duo, or 4-person team modes. Battle Royale mode also introduces a class system that gives your player a special ability to assist your team on the battlefield. Most recently the developers added Warfare mode, a 20vs20 match on the Battle Royale map with respawns that straight up kicks ass and leads to an all-out war as both teams race to reach 150 kills first.
Call of Duty: Mobile is another free-to-play game that is buoyed by a Battle Pass system that encourages you to buy in-app currency to spend on a premium battle pass for more rewards or even more cash on cosmetic skins for your character and weapons. The good news is that you don’t need to pay any attention to the in-app purchases to enjoy the game, but they’re there for those who care.
Call of Duty Mobile
Free w/IAPs at Google Play Store
Call of Duty has won Game of the Year awards for good reason. It’s a surprisingly complete version of Call of Duty for phones that’s entirely free to play.
PUBG Mobile
It’s incredible how well PUBG Mobile plays on Android. The main attraction is the massive PvP Battle Royale mode that pits 100 players against each other on a massive island loaded with weapons, ammo, tactical gear, and vehicles. You drop in as a solo player or as part of a team and must use all your best skills to take down your opponents until you’re the last man standing.
Tencent Games continues to add new content to the game every couple of months with new maps or different arcade modes added over the years to add a depth of gameplay that is unlike other free-to-play games. Of course, there’s a tiered progression ladder with a free game pass and a premium one that offers more cosmetic rewards. Every six to eight weeks, the game pass resets to introduce a new season that typically introduces new premium cosmetics rewards to unlock and collect.
For players looking for a more competitive experience, you can join or custom-create a clan where you can team up and practice your tactical strategies. Due to its global popularity, PUBG Mobile has developed a bustling eSports community. Think you’ve got the goods? You can try out for a competitive team and start competing in privately-run tournaments, and then assemble your best squad and enter the PUBG Mobile Club Open.
PUBG Mobile manages to deliver a deep, well-rounded and varied gaming experience with graphics, controls, and game performance scaled down perfectly for play on mobile devices. There’s just so much to enjoy here without having to participate in the in-game economy or premium game passes. In fact, I’ve almost given up playing the core Battle Royale mode because some of the Team Deathmatch and zombie modes are so dang fun to play all on their own.
PUBG Mobile
Free w/IAPs at Google Play Store
PUBG Mobile is a free-to-play battle royale shooter that pits you against up to 99 other players. With an ever-growing list of maps and game modes to choose from, it’s one of the best games available to play on Android.
Critical Ops
Critical Ops is one of the best first-person shooters available for Android. It offers three game modes to choose from: bomb defusing, team deathmatch, and gun game where you cycle through different weapons every time you kill an opponent. Boasting over one million active daily players, you’ll always be able to jump into a match with little to no wait time.
It’s kind of got that Call of Duty: Modern Warfare vibe to it, mixed with a healthy dose of CounterStrike to create a best-of-both-worlds scenario that offers great graphics and really solid controls. It’s free to play with in-app purchases available but you can only buy skins for your guns and the developers have assured players that this game will never be pay-to-win.
I appreciate the simplified menus and how quickly you can jump into a match here. The action is always fast-paced and intense, making Critical Ops one of my go-to shooters when I’ve got a couple of minutes to kill.
Critical Ops
Free w/IAPs at Google Play Store
ThisCritical Ops is one of the best shooters available for Android with multiple modes and a large community, so you always have somebody to play with.
Modern Strike Online
Not interested in anything other than the thrill of online multiplayer? Modern Strike Online offers just that: a pure online FPS experience packed with features and game modes we’ve come to expect from the genre. Once you’ve leveled up some, you unlock all seven available game modes, which include the standard fare you’d expect — free-for-all, team deathmatch, seek and destroy, and a hardcore mode.
In-game currency can be bought via in-app purchases or earned via daily rewards, crates and generally kicking ass. Spend your gold and credits on new weapons, armor, and accessories for your character. There’s a decent amount of customization available for kitting, with over 30 types of weapons available to rent or buy.
It’s as complete an FPS as you’ll find on Android. You’ll want to head into the settings first to customize your controls and screen layout and tweak the graphics quality to optimize gameplay on your device. By default, your gun will auto-fire as soon as an enemy enters your crosshairs — you can switch this off in the settings, but it’s a pr handy feature to have when you’re already using your thumbs to move and look around. Yes, there’s the occasional in-game ad and constant pressure to invest real cash, as is the case with most mobile games these days, but it’s not terribly invasive and there’s plenty of fun and loot to be had relying on the free crates and daily rewards.
Modern Strike Online
Free w/IAPs at Google Play Store
Modern Strike Online is another top-notch first-person shooter for Android that offers many ways to play and customize your character with skins. It’s got more of an emphasis on in-app purchases than other games on the list, but you can have lots of fun without spending a dime.
Guns of Boom
Guns of Boom is a bright and colorful cartoony first-person shooter that doesn’t take itself too seriously while still delivering one of the purest competitive online shooter games for Android. The game gets all the basics right that you want from a good FPS — quick and responsive controls that are customizable, well-designed maps and weapons that allow for adaptive gameplay, and a healthy community of players.
Matches are 4-vs-4 deathmatches which take place in vibrant and colorful maps that allow for a mix of rush assaults, close-quarters combat, and long-range sniping. One of Guns of Boom’s biggest strengths is how easy it is to load up the app and jump right into the game. Alternatively, you can spend time in the menus connecting with friends or organizing with a clan, or dive into the Arsenal to buy and upgrade new weapons and health kits using in-game cash and gold.
To that end, Guns of Boom may give you the feeling that it’s pay-to-win and that might be the case once you get up to around Level 30 with the hardcore players who’ve maybe invested $100 or more into the game. But the game is super generous with cash and powerups if you’re diligent about completing all your daily challenges
Guns of Boom
Free w/IAPs at Google Play Store
Don’t let the cartoon graphics fool you — Guns of Boom is a seriously competitive shooter with fun and frantic gameplay. It also has great support for older devices and a simple control layout.
Battle Prime
For those who prefer third-person view over first-person, there’s Battle Prime: a methodical multiplayer shooter that offers a refreshing change of pace from the other games on this list.
Battle Prime features eight Prime Agents to unlock and play as, each with their own super-powered abilities that aim to give you an edge against your opponents on the battlefield. The graphics are top-notch and while there’s only a handful of maps and game modes to play (which are randomly selected for you every time you play), the core gameplay manages to feel fresh.
There’s a great amount of team play and strategy involved here, as the map relays the position of enemies in the sight of your teammates, marking them with a red triangle. This allows you to rush in to offer support for a teammate and can allow you to sneak around and flank enemies — just keep in mind that the other team can do the same right back at you.
The only downside is that Battle Prime offers a premium subscription to unlock more characters, and the cost is incredibly steep. Subscriptions range from $5 a week to the long-term 6-month subscription, yours for just under $80. Those are steep prices to pay but might be worth the investment if Battle Prime ends up being your favorite shooter.
Battle Prime
Free w/IAPs at Google Play Store
Battle Prime is a stylish third-person shooter with some great features that encourages strategic team play. I only wish it was a premium game with a one-time purchase price.
JYDGE
JYDGE is a gritty and violent top-down twin-stick shooter that is an absolute blast to play. You are the JYDGE, a cybernetic enforcement officer who uses his Gavel (see: BIG freaking gun) to dole out RoboCop-style justice.
Each level features different challenges that are required to progress but never feel like a slogging chore. Confiscating illegal cash along the way, you’re able to upgrade JYDGE and his gavel with a deep selection of accessories. In that way, JYDGE retains the rogue-like element from its predecessor Neon Chrome by encouraging you to replay levels with different upgrade combinations until you complete all the challenges.
With a game that has you replay levels over and over again, a game must find that mix of great gameplay with an interesting soundtrack that isn’t super annoying or repetitive — and JYDGE absolutely delivers.
Check out my full review if you need more convincing.
JYDGE
JYDGE is straight-up one of the most badass shooter games you’ll find in the Google Play Store. This is a twin-stick top-down shooter that features a ton of ways to upgrade your weapons as you dole out justice with your Gavel.
Hitman: Sniper
Hitman: Sniper finds you, Agent 47, stationed with a sniper rifle outside an estate filled with rich people, bodyguards, and a certain high-priority target. Your job is to take your time, plan a course of action, and begin removing enemies any way you see fit (as long as it’s through a scope). Each mission has different objectives you can complete for extra money, which you can then spend on weapon upgrades and new sniper rifles. If you’re especially proud of a mission, use the Share Replay function to share gameplay footage with your friends.
This game has nice graphics and great mechanics: you must lead enemies who are on the move and must account for their sometimes unforeseen actions. They will not shoot back but will take cover and move around the map attempting to help your prime target escape. Controls are easy and responsive, meaning you won’t have too much trouble lining up the shot. The music is great, especially when you miss a couple of shots and set off some alarms, and the voice acting is also above par for mobile games. Get your heart beating with this great shooter, and enjoy no ads or in-app purchases.
Hitman: Sniper
Step into the shoes of Agent 47 and peer down his sniper rifle scope as you assassinate high-value targets in this beautiful mobile shooter from the folks at Square Enix.
Tacticool
Few games hooked me within the first hour of playing like Tacticool. This 5-vs-5 top-down shooter is simply a blast to play with a real-time physics engine that makes every match unique and offers you multiple ways you to go about attacking your enemy.
Developed by Finnish-Russian studio Panzerdog, Tacticool takes a ruthless approach to 5v5 tactical multiplayer by letting the battle unfold however players want on a destructible battlefield built with real-time physics and vehicles available to drive at your leisure. Delivered in three-minute matches, Tacticool does a great job of delivering fast and frantic action that gives the player more freedom in the game than most shooter games I’ve playtested for Android.
Now, for all the praise Tacticool deserves for its unmatched gameplay, the game is not without usual warts found on free-to-play titles. The weapon upgrade system heavily rewards those who spend real money in the game — and it’s not too long before you’ll start playing against some players who have clearly invested some cash. It’s not that anyone I’ve come across has bought enough upgrades to become godlike, but it certainly takes a heck of a lot more cunning and strategy to take out a paid player.
Tacticool
Free w/IAPs at Google Play Store
The physics engine deployed by the developers of Tacticool help set it apart from the other shooters available in the Play Store. Its a fun top-down shooter, although pay-to-win mechanics do start to creep in over time.
Modern Combat 5: eSports FPS
Originally released as Modern Combat 5 Blackout, this trend-setting first-person shooter for Android has been re-branded to take advantage of the eSports movement. Now, I’d love to be proven wrong but I’m pretty sure it’s never going to take off as a prominent eSports game. Having said that, it’s still a solid mobile FPS with dazzling graphics and options to play through the solo campaign or take it online — and you can get an edge on your competition with a proper controller in your hand.
It’s clear that this game was trying to rub some shine off of the Call of Duty franchise when it was first released. Now that Call of Duty has a proper release gamers might feel like there’s less incentive to play this legacy mobile shooter, but if you’ve never checked out Modern Combat 5, it’s still well worth your time.
Modern Combat 5: eSports FPS
It might be overshadowed by more recent releases, but Modern Combat 5 is still one of the better first-person shooters on Android that offers good support for Bluetooth controllers.
Overkill 3
Overkill 3 is a third-person shooter that guides you through the level, also known as being on rails. Your job is to aim and shoot bad guys. Sounds easy? Overkill lets you choose a difficulty before each boss fight, meaning your recent disposal of entry-position bad guys has no bearing on what is to come.
Choose a loadout from the armory before each mission and unlock new weapons and gear as you progress through the game. You must collect stars by completing specific objectives during each mission — the stars are used to unlock more missions. A tally at the end of each level keeps track of your progress, so you’ll never be unsure of where you stand.
Graphics are not as great as other shooters, but Overkill 3 features a co-op mode that lets you team up with a friend or random player to crush the enemy. Ads are few and far between, but there are many in-app purchases.
Overkill 3
Overkill 3 makes up for its rail shooter controls by throwing wave after wave of challenging enemies at you. It also offers a co-op multiplayer mode where you can team up with a friend or find a partner in the game’s chat room and make a run for the top of the leaderboards.
Unkilled
Unkilled is another very polished first-person shooter that fully supports Bluetooth controllers and offers over 150 missions in the single-player campaign, along with multiple online multiplayer modes to choose from. For online play, you get to choose your preferred character class, and then upgrade your skills and weapon load-outs with points you collect as you play.
You’re best off using the Bluetooth controller as it gives you a distinct advantage against the AI zombies as well as your online opponents. Simply sync your controller with your phone and it’ll automatically work when you load up the game.
Unkilled
Unkilled is one of the best first-person zombie shooters on Android. Play through the lengthy single-player campaign or go online and blast the undead with your friends.
Dead Trigger 2
Dead Trigger 2 continues to be the quintessential zombie-shooting experience on mobile. The graphics are amazing, though the game hardly takes itself seriously — there are lots of tongue-in-cheek references and over-the-top baddies to mow down. This version is a little different in that players now have their own hideout and a crew that can build stuff for them. The controls have also been streamlined for touch; all you have to do is move the crosshairs over a zombie, and if you’re in range, you’ll automatically start shooting.
There are tons of missions to enjoy, and the in-app purchases have been scaled back with the removal of the premium currency — now you can buy and build everything yourself without spending a cent.
Dead Trigger 2
Dead Trigger 2 is a zombie shooter that’s packed with content, featuring 33 different battlegrounds and a formidable array of deadly bosses to do battle with.
Dead Plague
Dead Plague is an outstanding top-down shooter that absolutely deserves a place on this list for its brilliant graphics, frantic gameplay, and support for online co-op play. You play as a member of a strike team that’s been dropped on an island where a zombie plague has broken out. You must fight your way through the swarms of zombies to find the DNA samples that are humanity’s only hope of finding a cure.
There’s a nice variety of enemies to battle, including some epic boss battles, along with a full arsenal of weapons to choose from. With tight dual-stick digital controls and an engaging campaign that you can play alone or online with friends, Dead Plague stands out as one of the best shooters for Android.
Dead Trigger 2
Free w/IAPs at Google Play Store
Dead Plague offers a nice change of pace with a top-down perspective and an emphasis on survival and strategy as you try and save the world from a deadly zombie plague.
Did we miss any?
Let us know in the comments below your favorite shooter available for Android. If none of these games put the ammo in your clip, check out our roundup of the best Android games.
Updated January 2020: Added Tacticool and Battle Prime to our list.
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