Shooter games in 2025 have evolved far beyond point-and-shoot thrills. Experimental genre mashups, meticulous remasters of classics, and surprising new twists on beloved franchises have turned this year into an exciting testament to why the shooter genre remains a mainstay.

In 2025, cooperative titles defined the gaming landscape like never before. From dueling in fantastical worlds to banding together against colossal monsters, the year’s biggest genres all found new ways to celebrate the power of teamwork. Here’s a look at the Metacritic-approved hits that championed playing together.