5 Best Tactical Shooters on PC

Tactical Shooters have had a long and interesting history since the genre's inception. Along the way, there have been many innovations and different takes on the genre that have added to its legacy. With such a varied amount of experiences on offer, it can be difficult to choose where to jump in as a newer player to the genre. That's where we come in as we present you our picks for the 5 Best Tactical Shooters on PC.

5. Zero Hour

We begin today by starting off our list of the best Tactical Shooters on PC with Zero Hour. Firstly, Zero Hour is an indie-developed tactical shooter that has a shocking amount of content considering the price point of the game. Secondly, the game allows for in-depth weapon customization and features both PvE and PvP offerings that are loads of fun in their own right. On the PvP side of things, players will be pitted against one another in teams of five. The game modes for PvP are all objective-based and allow for tactics to be employed throughout the round. However, where this title truly shines is its PvE offerings.

The PvE experience in Zero Hour is shockingly well-fleshed out, featuring great enemy AI and interesting levels to delve into. Each of the game's levels centers around a theme, and players much choose how to attack a situation in the planning phase of each play session. This gives the player an amazing sense of autonomy with every mission. In addition, difficulties can be adjusted to suit the player. All in all, if players are looking to get into the world of tactical shooters at a price point that won't break the bank, then Zero Hour is one of the best tactical shooters on PC to pick up.

4. Ground Branch

For our next entry on our list of the best Tactical Shooters on PC, we have Ground Branch. This is a game that currently, is in Steam's Early Access program. However, don't let this fool you, Ground Branch is a very feature-complete title. The PvE on offer within Ground Branch is outstanding in its overall difficulty and realism as it relates to enemy AI. This makes it so that taking on multiple opponents at once is ill-advised as it should be. Additionally, the game features many aspects that bolster the realism of the game.

This includes one of, if not the best weapon customization systems in any tactical shooter, and much more. The attention to detail within this game is really next-level. As such, hard work and love have been poured into every aspect of the game. Everything from the weapon animations, to how ballistics react to armor in the game, everything has received an attentive touch from the developers. So, to close, for players looking for some of the best gameplay Tactical Shooters on PC have to offer, look no further than Ground Branch.

3. Ready or Not

Next on our list of the best Tactical Shooters on PC, we have Ready or Not. Ready or Not is a title that has caused quite a stir in the tactical shooter community. The game is an uncompromising tactical shooter that brings to life the tense split-second decision-making that goes into close-quarters combat. The game does a great job of distilling this experience into a visceral experience, all while being intuitive to pick up and play. This is a delicate balance to strike, and Ready of Not pulls this off wonderfully.

Players will be able to customize their weapons and practice real-world tactics in this title. The enemy AI of the game is also really impressive, which is really important as this is a game that focuses solely on its PvE experiences. Each of the game's levels is packed with detail and attention to the more minuscule details most games overlook. This leads to an experience that excels in immersion, and the tense moment-to-moment gameplay this game provides. So if this sounds like it'd be up your alley check out Ready or Not.

2. Squad

Switching things up a bit, we have one of the best Tactical Shooters on PC that fully embraces its sense of scale. Squad is a game that, as the name would imply, focuses on tactical gameplay within a squad setting. This means that players will have to work well with one another in order to achieve their common goals. This is a game that encourages, no, downright demands that players communicate with one another. This makes it stand out in a gaming landscape where most games are content with players never speaking to one another.

But, it is in how the game encourages its communication that Squad truly shines. Featuring some of the best weapons and effects audio in the industry, Squad is packed to the brim with auditory information for players to decipher. This gives the game a learning curve of sorts, as analyzing and breaking down events as they happen is a necessary skill players will develop over time. Also, the game features a command structure, something rather unique to Squad. So if you are looking for some of the most tense and exciting tactical moments, definitely check out Squad.

1. Arma 3

Now comes the time for our final entry. Simply put, Arma 3 is one of the best Tactical Shooters available on PC. The amount of customization that has been afforded to the player through this game is staggering. Arma 3, for those unaware, can be most accurately summarized as a military sandbox. Within this massive sandbox, players are able to create experiences all their own. The attention to detail in the game's weapon animations and tactics used are still impressive to this day.

This gives the game a feeling of verisimilitude that few games can match. Additionally, the game takes place on massive continents, which few games can match in terms of sheer scale. This opens a world of almost-infinite replayability. Where this game truly shines though, is through its modding community and the astronomical amount of free content available for the game. Everything from complete conversion mods of the game and more is right at the player's fingertips. It is due to its adaptability that we consider Arma 3 to be one of the best Tactical Shooters on PC to date.

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