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Guides & Editorials
The best looter shooters on PS4 and PS5
Hunt for riches in vibrant worlds, collect guns and gadgets and fine-tune your loadout with the best looter shooters.
Most-popular looter games
Long-running looter legends
Hunt down the perfect pistol in these expansive and consistently evolving shooters.
Tom Clancy's The Division 2
Play solo or work with others to fight a pandemic that ravaged Manhattan months earlier and is now threatening Washington, DC. Scavenge for supplies, loot whatever you can make use of and hold back the collapse of an entire nation.
- Form a squad and encounter different factions in the capital, every one of which will fight for control of resources and locations. Civilians may help you if you can keep them safe from the city’s myriad threats.
- Tough it out in the PvP Dark Zone to perfect your loadout with extra-valuable gear and liberate other areas of the city to protect what remains of society.
Destiny 2
Bungie’s universe-spanning action-MMO has attracted millions of players to its deep sci-fi storytelling and refined shooter mechanics. Explore the mysteries of the solar system as a Guardian, a defender of the Last City of humanity, and bring the game's main saga to a close with The Final Shape before continuing your adventures with further expansions.
- Choose from one of three distinct Guardian classes: the mighty Titan, the mysterious Warlock, or the speedy and agile Hunter. Each has their own Super abilities.
- Thousands of weapons open millions of loadout options. Work out what stats are best for you and which skills suit your play style – and then get out there and loot even greater gear.
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Warframe
Become an unstoppable warrior in this story-driven action game that merges elements of shooters, stealth games and RPGs. Take part in intense third-person combat using your Warframe, a bio-metal suit of incredible power.
- Face off against warring factions in a massive interplanetary system, following the guidance of the mysterious Lotus to develop your Warframe and unlock its true potential – and your own.
- Squad up with friends and complete objectives together for bonuses, healing allies and redirecting enemy fire to gain an advantage. In-game matchmaking means that friendly support is just a request away.
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Borderlands 4
Crash into Kairos, an all-new planet ruled by a ruthless tyrant, as one of four new Vault Hunters seeking wealth and glory.
- Amass an arsenal of death-dealing firepower and blast your way through mechanical monstrosities, bloodthirsty bandits and vicious beasts.
- Enjoy free-form combat and exploration, pulse-pounding boss fights, infinitely varied loot drops, and an eclectic cast of unforgettable characters new and old.
Borderlands 4 releases for PS5 consoles on 12 September 2025
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Innovative looter shooters
Gear up for something different
Embrace inspired takes on the genre set in jaw-dropping worlds.
ARC Raiders
The mysterious machines of ARC have forced people below the ground to survive. Most are content just to see another day, but others have chosen a bolder path. They are known as Raiders.
- Shape your legacy as you scavenge the lethal surface and build your home in the underground neighborhood of Speranza.
- Build relationships with traders as you carry out quests and return from the surface with valuable loot to exchange for gear and upgrades to your den.
ARC Raiders is in development for PS5 consoles - check the product page for the latest release date information.
Deep Rock Galactic
Play as a badass space Dwarf in this game of procedurally generated caves to mine and 100% destructible environments to blow apart, exploring solo or as part of a squad of up to four.
- Select from one of four distinct classes: mow through enemies as the Gunner, push ahead and light the way as the Scout, chew through solid rock as the Driller, or support your team with defensive structures as the Engineer.
- Mine deep and destroy monsters to return with the most valuable resources – but tread carefully as these are the most hostile cave systems the galaxy has ever seen.
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Risk of Rain 2
Work your way through a series of stunning alien landscapes full of fearsome monsters and powerful loot in this challenging roguelike, fighting both scaling difficulty and the always-ticking clock.
- Play solo or with friends and battle through hordes of frenzied monsters across a diverse series of handcrafted environments, reaping the rewards as you go.
- Beat bosses to escape – or loop your run indefinitely to see how long you can survive as foes increase in power across the course of your game.
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The Ascent
Welcome to the cyberpunk world of Veles, and to the Ascent Group arcology, a corporate-run metropolis towering into the sky and populated by beings from across the galaxy. Here, you and up to three other friends will break free of your company owners and take up arms against impending catastrophe.
- Play the entire game solo or in co-op, local or online, using lethal weapons and clever gadgets to make your way through an atmospheric world brimming with danger.
- The higher you climb, the greater the loot, and the bigger the target on your back – so scout for the greatest gear and customize your loadout to maximize your chances of survival.
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Recently released looter games
Fresh looter franchises
Enjoy these relative newcomers in the looting and shooting scene.
Crime Boss: Rockay City
Heist, steal and rob it all as a notorious criminal legend in this tension-packed, over-the-top first-person shooter full of quirky characters played by a host of famous TV and movie talent.
- Use a wide range of weapons and equipment to combat police forces and rival gangs as you rob banks, hold up stores, raid armoured trucks and more.
- Go in guns blazing or undetected with immersive stealth gameplay in highly randomised heists – and when you’re not heisting, take on quick jobs or engage in turf war battles.
Dead Island 2
Head out onto the undead-ravaged streets of HELL-A for a zombie-splatting adventure rippling with black humor and swimming in gallons of guts, gore and goodies to loot.
- Play as one of several survivors trying to get across a post-apocalyptic Los Angeles, each of whom has unique abilities and loud personalities to match. Customize your pick with a deep skill system and become the ultimate zombie slayer.
- Bash zombie brains with friends in two- or three-player co-op. You’ll need all the help you can get as these once-human monsters are relentless and will quickly overcome the unprepared player – but what they leave behind can be worth it.
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Payday 3
This sequel to one of the most popular co-op shooters ever is a high-octane, co-op FPS experience where players can feel the thrill of a perfectly planned and executed heist.
- You choose how to execute a successful heist. Do you take hostages or let them go? Shoot the place up or stay quiet? Your decisions will vastly change how the game plays.
- Steal gold, cash and jewelry and any other valuables you might come across, and build a sizable collection of weapons, cosmetics and accolades.
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The First Descendant
Become a superhuman Descendant and protect the last human city of Albion against formidable foes, the Vulgus and Colossi.
- Join four-player co-op battles to defeat the Colossi and receive rewards that benefit the progression of missions and stories.
- Experience exciting, dynamic combat using grappling hooks and unique load-outs to complete missions with different objectives.
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Melee-friendly looter shooters
Less shooting, more looting
Lay down your firearms and gather your materials.
Monster Hunter Wilds
Explore a wild and unrelenting new frontier featuring dynamic, ever-changing environments in the most evolved and immersive Monster Hunter game yet.
- Play as a professional monster hunter assigned to the Forbidden Lands Research Commission, tasked with protecting the balance of the ecosystem and hunting monsters.
- Use the resources you gain from hunts to craft ever more powerful weapons and armor in your quest to unravel the mysteries of the new lands.
Nioh 2
Master the lethal arts of the samurai as a half-human, half-supernatural Yokai warrior in this challenging action-RPG in which you'll encounter real historical figures as well as spirits from Japanese folklore.
- Unsheathe deadly weapons to cut down ferocious enemies using a revamped combat system and transform into a full Yokai to unleash paranormal powers.
- Explore tense, sprawling environments full of secrets to be discovered and foes to face, and train in the dojo to master new skills.
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The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Step into the boots of the professional monster hunter Geralt of Rivia as he embarks on a quest to locate a child of prophecy and confront the ghostly Wild Hunt.
- This open-world fantasy epic mixes frenetic combat with magical abilities, heavyweight narrative themes, and just the occasional bit of silliness that’s sure to make you smile.
- Complete monster contracts, race horses and back yourself in fist fights to earn money – or explore the world’s dark places for hidden treasure to use or sell.
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Diablo IV
The legendary RPG series returns with a spectacular and vast new world to explore, filled with the promise of adventure – as well as plenty of fiendish foes and legendary loot.
- The land of Sanctuary has fallen into a new era of darkness as Lilith, the daughter of the Lord of Hatred Mephisto, exerts her influence. Take on the challenge of this corrupted place solo, in two-player single-screen co-op or as part of a quartet online.
- Meet other players online to trade, team up or test their might in lobby-free PvP zones. Cross-play and cross-progression gives you plenty of flexibility for continuing your adventures.
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