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The Most Popular Sniper Video Games Right Now

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Updated October 1, 2025 20.2K views 28 items
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Any games with a prominent sniping mechanic

Gamers, set your sights. We’re ranking the most popular sniper games right now. While gameplay mechanics of yore often resulted in awkward controls and frustrating targeting abilities, newer games have made moving and aiming more seamless than ever.

Popular multiplayer games, like Apex Legends, PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, and Fortnite, are attracting new players every day. Being able to move seamlessly between obstacles and picking your opponents off in all kinds of awesome ways have made sniper games some of the best online options available.

Whether you prefer all-out multiplayer games or deep FPS franchises like Far Cry and Battlefield, there’s no denying how awesome the top sniper games have become. 

This list of good sniper games includes titles for PS5, PS4, Xbox X/S, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, and more. Which game is your favorite? Vote up the best sniper games everyone should play.

Most divisive: Star Wars Battlefront II
Over 300 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of Most Popular Sniper Games
This list is dynamically ranked based on user voting. The order reflects the consensus of our voters and is not influenced by paid placements or editorial bias.
  • Sniper Elite 4
    1

    Sniper Elite 4

    2017
    126 votes
    • Developer: Rebellion Developments
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2
    2

    Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2

    2021
    72 votes
    • Developer: CI Games
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Tactical
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
  • Sniper Elite 5
    3

    Sniper Elite 5

    2022
    27 votes
    • Developer: Rebellion Developments
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Simulator, Adventure
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands
    4

    Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Wildlands

    2017
    81 votes
    • Developer: Ubisoft Paris
    • Genres (Video game): Tactical shooter
    • Platform: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain
    5

    Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom Pain

    2015
    22 votes
    • Developer: Kojima Productions
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
  • Hitman 3
    6

    Hitman 3

    2021
    26 votes
    • Developer: IO Interactive
    • Genres (Video game): Shooter, Tactical, Adventure
    • Platform: PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation VR, PlayStation 5