Call of Duty might get a billion entries, but some of the best FPS games are never given the privilege of earning a sequel.

These games aren't Halo, but they still deserve to be remembered for the near-perfect FPS gameplay they gave us.

This guide to the best FPS games delivers a quick shortlist, clear platform picks for PC, PS5, Xbox, and Switch, and a simple explanation of FPS as a genre and as a performance metric.