TOP 40 SQUAD-BASED SHOOTER GAMES

Ah, squad-based shooters. The genre where you get to experience all the joys of teamwork and communication, except with the added bonus of taking down your enemies with squad-level tactics. It's like playing a game of chess, except instead of kings and queens, you've got assault rifles and grenades. What's not to love about this genre? You get to bond with your squadmates, share war stories, and take down the enemy together. And let's not forget the thrill of victory when your team comes out on top in a hard-fought battle. Luckily for you, we've curated a list of the best squad-based shooters on the market. So if you're looking for a new game to play with your buddies or just want to immerse yourself in some intense tactical combat, you've come to the right place. Check out our list and get ready to lead your team to victory!

#01	Tom Clancys Rainbow Six Vegas 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3 Release: 2008 Rating: 8.8/10
#02	Tom Clancys Ghost Recon 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8.5/10
#03	Americas Army License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2007 Rating: 8.4/10
#04	Gears of War 2 License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, Console, Xbox One Release: 2008 Rating: 8.3/10
#05	SWAT 4 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2005 Rating: 8.2/10
#06	Pathway to Glory License: Commercial Platforms: Console Release: 2004 Rating: 8/10
#07	Tom Clancys Rainbow Six License: n/a Platforms: PC, Console, Mac Release: 1998 Rating: 8/10
#08	Delta Force 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: 7.9/10
#09	Binary Domain License: commercial Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, PS3 Release: 2012 Rating: 7.8/10
#10	ArmA II License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2009 Rating: 7.8/10
#11	Star Wars Republic Commando License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, PS4, Switch, Xbox One Release: 2005 Rating: 7.6/10
#12	Tom Clancys Ghost Recon License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Mac, Console, Wii, PS3 Release: 2001 Rating: 7.5/10
#13	Battalion Wars License: n/a Platforms: Release: 2005 Rating: 7.5/10
#14	Modern Combat License: n/a Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android, PC Release: 2012 Rating: 7.4/10
#15	Cold Space License: commercial Platforms: iPhone / iPad, Android, PC, Mac Release: 2017 Rating: 7.4/10
#16	Global Operations License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2002 Rating: 7.4/10
#17	Gears of War License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Console, Xbox One Release: 2006 Rating: 7.3/10
#18	Flashpoint Germany License: commercial Platforms: PC, Browser Release: 2005 Rating: 7.3/10
#19	Brute Force License: commercial Platforms: Xbox 360, Console Release: 2003 Rating: 7.2/10
#20	Project Eden License: commercial Platforms: PC, PS2, Console Release: 2001 Rating: 7.2/10
#21	Vietcong License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2003 Rating: 7/10
#22	Deadly Dozen License: n/a Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4 Release: 2001 Rating: 6.9/10
#23	FireTeam License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2022 Rating: 6.9/10
#24	Army of Two License: n/a Platforms: Xbox 360, PS3 Release: 2008 Rating: 6.8/10
#25	Tom Clancys Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console, PS3 Release: 2006 Rating: 6.4/10
#26	Conflict: Global Terror License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360 Release: 2005 Rating: 6/10
#27	SWAT License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360 Release: 2021 Rating: 4.4/10
#28	SWAT 3 License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 1999 Rating: n/a
#29	Payday License: commercial Platforms: PC, Console, PS3 Release: 1990 Rating: n/a
#30	SOCOM 4 License: commercial Platforms: PS3 Release: 2011 Rating: n/a
#31	Ghost Recon (Series) License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Console, Wii, PS3 Release: 2007 Rating: n/a
#32	Dilemma License: commercial Platforms: Browser, iPhone / iPad, Android Release: 2011 Rating: n/a
#33	Soldiers License: commercial Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: n/a
#34	Joint Operations License: n/a Platforms: PC Release: 2004 Rating: n/a
#35	SOCOM II License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2003 Rating: n/a
#36	Operation Flashpoint License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360 Release: 2001 Rating: n/a
#37	Tom Clancys Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2 License: n/a Platforms: PC, Xbox 360, Wii, PS3 Release: 2009 Rating: n/a
#38	SOCOM License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2002 Rating: n/a
#39	SOCOM 3 License: n/a Platforms: PS2, Console Release: 2005 Rating: n/a
#40	Brothers in Arms License: n/a Platforms: PC, PS2, Xbox 360, Mac, Console Release: 2005 Rating: n/a