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Games Like BlackShot: Mercenary Warfare FPS

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Free to Play, FPS, Shooter, Multiplayer.

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BlackShot is a free-to-play, first-person shooter set in a post-apocalyptic world.Join other mercenaries in brutal team combat, multiple game modes, and experience in-depth customization to create your perfect warrior!

Reviews: Mixed — 54% — of 3,055 reviews
Released: 2016-05-31
Developer: Vertigo Games America
Publisher: Papaya Play
Genres: Action, Casual, Free To Play
Platforms: Windows
Median playtime: 1.7 hrs
Mean playtime: 9.8 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 63%

Overview

BlackShot is a classic, fast-paced free-to-play military shooter that emphasizes arcade-style gunplay, diverse game modes, and a gritty mercenary atmosphere. These recommendations focus on titles that capture that same lobby-based, high-octane multiplayer experience, prioritizing games with similar movement mechanics, military themes, and accessible arcade-shooter loops.

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  1. #1 Black Squad
    97% matchMostly Positive76% of 81,527 reviews2019
    Dev: VALOFE
    Windows
    Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 36.1 hrs≥1hr: 62%

    Black Squad is a free-to-play military first-person-shooter. Players can master their skills and show off their strategies with a wide range of game maps, modes, and weapons to choose from. Join thousands of FPS players worldwide in one of the most played games on Steam!

    Why similar: FPS 40.9%, Shooter 20.9%, Multiplayer 17.9%, Massively Multiplayer 5.7%, Action 5.4%

    Why You'll Like It: A premier free-to-play military shooter that mirrors the tactical yet fast-paced gameplay found in BlackShot.

  2. #2 Combat Arms: Reloaded
    96% matchMixed56% of 3,009 reviews2018
    Dev: VALOFE
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 23.2 hrs≥1hr: 41%

    Combat Arms is a multiplayer game, free-to-play modern first-person shooter. The game enlists players into various battlefields across the globe to face-off against other ambitious soldiers of fortune, delivering gamers a high-quality FPS with an extensive arsenal of weapons.

    Why similar: FPS 31.1%, Shooter 20.2%, Massively Multiplayer 15.5%, Multiplayer 13.9%, Action 10.2%

    Why You'll Like It: A direct contemporary to BlackShot that defined the classic era of free-to-play arcade shooters.

  3. #3 A.V.A Global
    94% matchMixed47% of 7,722 reviews2022
    Dev: Valiant
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 39.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    A.V.A is a classic FPS shooter game featuring various types game Modes. Depending on the battlefield, you can choose Pointman, Rifleman, and Sniper and enjoy strategic team play.

    Why similar: FPS 33.5%, Shooter 16.5%, Multiplayer 12.9%, Massively Multiplayer 11.8%, First-Person 6.1%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic tactical shooter that provides the same gritty, team-based combat experience.

  4. #4 War Rock
    93% matchMixed59% of 1,156 reviews2019
    Dev: Dream ExecutionPub: Papaya Play
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    War Rock is a fast-paced, large-scale multiplayer first person shooter that combines old-school tactical combat with explosive vehicular warfare. Choose your profession and battle in close quarters combat, vehicular warfare and terrifying Zombie Survival encounters. Enlist in War Rock today!

    Why similar: FPS 28.6%, Massively Multiplayer 28.3%, Action 12.7%, Shooter 11.2%, Multiplayer 7.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A long-standing military shooter that captures the same large-scale, arcade-style combat feel.

  5. #5 Hired Ops
    91% matchMixed67% of 16,025 reviews2021
    Dev: Absolut Soft LLC
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 16.2 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Hired Ops is a session-based online shooter dedicated to fierce conflicts between rival mercenary groups battling on a global scale.

    Why similar: FPS 48%, Multiplayer 18.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Massively Multiplayer 7.1%, Action 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A tactical, mercenary-focused shooter that emphasizes realistic weapon handling and intense combat.

  6. #6 Line of Sight
    89% matchMixed60% of 9,046 reviews2017
    Dev: BlackSpot Entertainment
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 49%

    Fast paced FPS with high customizational freedom. From game mode customization to an in depth weapon tuning and attachment system up to detailed character customizations, while it was developed so you can choose to either go for high performance or graphical fidelity without an high end PC.

    Why similar: FPS 42.7%, Shooter 18.6%, Multiplayer 17.4%, Action 7.8%, First-Person 4.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic-style military shooter that prioritizes fast movement and accessible multiplayer combat.

  7. #7 BLOCKPOST LEGACY
    88% matchMostly Positive75% of 16,529 reviews2019
    Dev: Skullcap Studios
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    Procedural cubic 3D-shooter in the best traditions of the genre. The game is a rich cocktail consisting of the most popular and functional gaming solutions. Customization of characters, opening cases and improving the existing arsenal — all this is available in the game now!

    Why similar: FPS 45%, Multiplayer 17.1%, Shooter 16.5%, Action 6.4%, Massively Multiplayer 5.2%

    Why You'll Like It: Combines fast-paced arcade shooting with a similar progression system and diverse game modes.

  8. #8 Sniper Fury
    89% matchMixed49% of 2,778 reviews2017
    Dev: Gameloft
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Sniper Fury is an action-sharpshooting game set in a world threatened by violence. Neutralize threats using an ever-growing arsenal of modern firepower. Customize everything: weapons, gear sets, bullets! Join other snipers in Clan Wars, challenge them in PvP mode, & try events for extra surprises.

    Why similar: FPS 34.9%, Shooter 21.5%, Multiplayer 18.2%, Action 8.9%, First-Person 4.3%

    Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the arcade-shooter mechanics and mission-based progression found in BlackShot.

  9. #9 Zula Global
    87% matchMixed70% of 7,852 reviews2018
    Dev: Madbyte Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 16.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Zula is an intense free-to-play FPS in which you can play cooperatively with your teammates to overthrow the enemy side. You can enjoy new content weekly and receive gifts every day. Variety of maps and weapons from the real world so you can immerse yourself 100%.

    Why similar: FPS 33.9%, Shooter 17.9%, Massively Multiplayer 15.2%, Multiplayer 14.9%, Action 6.9%

    Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, lobby-based military shooter that mirrors the core gameplay loop of BlackShot.

  10. #10 Codename CURE
    85% matchVery Positive85% of 16,490 reviews2017
    Dev: Raptor Byte
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 54 minMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Codename CURE is a first person, co-operative zombie game with support for up to five players, providing dynamic, fast-paced zombie fragging with both objective, and survival-based missions.

    Why similar: FPS 26.2%, Shooter 20.2%, Zombies 12.2%, Multiplayer 11.7%, Online Co-Op 9.8%

    Why You'll Like It: A co-op zombie shooter that captures the same arcade-style horror-action vibe.

  11. #11 BLOCKADE 3D
    84% matchMixed59% of 25,388 reviews2014
    Dev: Novalink
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    BLOCKADE 3D! First Person Shooter in an editable procedural cubic world. A large arsenal of weapons, 4 teams at the same time and up to 32 players on one map. A large number of game modes!

    Why similar: FPS 31.2%, Shooter 21.3%, Multiplayer 16.8%, Zombies 8.5%, Online Co-Op 6.6%

    Why You'll Like It: A voxel-based arcade shooter that mirrors the classic lobby-based multiplayer structure.

  12. #12 Enlisted
    81% matchVery Positive80% of 41,513 reviews2024
    Dev: Darkflow SoftwarePub: Gaijin Network Ltd
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 74%

    In Enlisted, you are not only commanding a single soldier, but an entire squad! This MMO squad based shooter recreates the key battles of the bloodiest war of the 20th century, with hundreds of soldiers, tanks and aircraft taking part in each battle.

    Why similar: FPS 36.9%, Shooter 16.8%, Multiplayer 16.7%, Massively Multiplayer 7.9%, Online Co-Op 6%

    Why You'll Like It: Provides a large-scale military shooter experience with squad-based mechanics and free-to-play accessibility.

  13. #13 BattleRush
    83% matchMixed69% of 2,878 reviews2018
    Dev: TB Games
    Windows
    Median: 36 minMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    Free-to-play multiplayer action game in the entourage of the Second World War with total destructibility of the environment. Enjoy full freedom, build a defense, create your army, crush the enemy.

    Why similar: FPS 36.4%, Multiplayer 18.4%, Shooter 15.4%, Massively Multiplayer 12.4%, Action 6.7%

    Why You'll Like It: A military-themed arcade shooter that focuses on objective-based team combat.

  14. #14 Splitgate
    81% matchVery Positive91% of 111,493 reviews2019
    Dev: 1047 Games
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 15.8 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Splitgate is a free-to-play, fast-paced multiplayer shooter that features player-controlled portals. This sci-fi shooter takes the FPS genre to a new dimension with its portal mechanics, delivering high-flying, multi-dimensional combat.

    Why similar: FPS 46.2%, Multiplayer 19.2%, Shooter 17.8%, Action 6.4%, First-Person 5.1%

    Why You'll Like It: Offers high-speed, movement-based combat that appeals to fans of fast-paced arcade shooters.

  15. #15 Uebergame
    84% matchMixed54% of 474 reviews2015
    Dev: Duion
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 18 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    A truly free and open source multiplayer shooter, no strings attached. Have casual deathmatch matches on various scenarios. Build your own levels with the ingame editor and assets that come with the game, or just play around and use it as a sandbox.

    Why similar: FPS 34%, Multiplayer 21.9%, Shooter 18%, Action 12.6%, First-Person 5%

    Why You'll Like It: An indie arcade shooter that focuses on classic, no-nonsense multiplayer combat.

  16. #16 MadGuns
    82% matchMixed59% of 456 reviews2020
    Dev: Novalink
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 15.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%

    Multiplayer free-to-play first-person shooter. Crazy weapons, battle strategy, dynamic gameplay. Win the battle for territory with your team.

    Why similar: FPS 35.4%, Shooter 23.9%, Multiplayer 17%, Action 13.7%, Massively Multiplayer 10%

    Why You'll Like It: A casual, arcade-style shooter that provides a lighthearted take on the genre.

  17. #17 WARMODE
    79% matchMixed62% of 16,454 reviews2019
    Dev: Novalink
    Windows
    Median: 54 minMean: 19.8 hrs≥1hr: 48%

    Free to play shooter about the confrontation of two irreconcilable sides, represented by the government military housings and the armed hirelings. Try your hand at virtual battles with off-scale dynamics and hurricane gameplay in the spirit of the classical shooters.

    Why similar: FPS 38.3%, Shooter 19.1%, Multiplayer 17.3%, Action 5.5%, First-Person 5%

  18. #18 Fog Of War - Free Edition
    80% matchMixed53% of 1,746 reviews2018
    Dev: Monkeys Lab.
    Windows
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 25%

    Tactical Multiplayer FPS shooter with a story based on the events of the World War II. Strategic battles with a variety of vehicles, including artillery. Multiple game modes. Ranks, titles, awards, career.

    Why similar: FPS 38.5%, Multiplayer 19.1%, Massively Multiplayer 13.7%, Shooter 9%, Action 8%

    Why You'll Like It: A classic-style military shooter that emphasizes straightforward, arcade-style multiplayer action.

  19. #19 KUBOOM
    79% matchMixed63% of 4,388 reviews2016
    Dev: nobodyshot
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 13.4 hrs≥1hr: 43%

    Cross-platform hurricane online 3D Shooter

    Why similar: FPS 39.5%, Multiplayer 19.7%, Shooter 19.2%, Action 9%, First-Person 5.3%

  20. #20 Counter-Strike Nexon
    77% matchMixed67% of 43,059 reviews2014
    Dev: ValvePub: NEXON
    Windows
    Median: 1.4 hrsMean: 49.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%

    Counter-Strike Nexon is a Free to Play MMOFPS offering competitive PvP and PvE action including content from the original Counter-Strike and all new game modes, map creation function, weapons, and hordes of Zombies!

    Why similar: FPS 38.9%, Shooter 14.1%, Zombies 13.2%, Multiplayer 12.2%, Online Co-Op 5.9%

  21. #21 Combat Arms: the Classic
    76% matchMixed66% of 2,155 reviews2020
    Dev: VALOFE, NEXONPub: VALOFE
    Windows
    Median: 48 minMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Combat Arms: the Classic is a multiplayer game, free-to-play modern first-person shooter. The game is a relaunch of Combat Arms in its glory days delivering gamers a nostalgic high-quality FPS with an extensive arsenal of weapons.

    Why similar: FPS 42.1%, Shooter 18.7%, Massively Multiplayer 17.6%, Action 10.8%, Multiplayer 8.4%

  22. #22 War Trigger 3
    77% matchMixed60% of 8,191 reviews2015
    Dev: Rocketeer Games Studio, LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Destroy, smash and blast your way to victory! Use advanced weapons and vehicles to dominate the battlefield.

    Why similar: FPS 34%, Shooter 30.4%, Multiplayer 16.6%, Action 6.6%, First-Person 5%

  23. #23 Global Strike
    74% matchMixed68% of 1,478 reviews2023
    Dev: Quzhou Wooduan Network Technologies Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 7.7 hrs≥1hr: 36%

    Global Strike is a free FPS game which has more than 300 million faithful players in China. Now the battle is on, there are various modes and weapons for you to explore! Call your friends and join us,get into the battle field now!

    Why similar: FPS 29%, Shooter 14.3%, Massively Multiplayer 13.9%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Online Co-Op 8.8%

  24. #24 BLOCKADE
    75% matchMostly Positive75% of 11,548 reviews2019
    Dev: Novalink
    Windows
    Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    BLOCKADE Classic! First Person Shooter in an editable procedural cubic world. A large arsenal of weapons, 4 teams at the same time and up to 32 players on one map. A large number of game modes!

    Why similar: FPS 38%, Shooter 19.6%, Multiplayer 13.8%, Massively Multiplayer 10.6%, Action 8.7%

  25. #25 Blood Strike
    71% matchVery Positive81% of 17,755 reviews2025
    Dev: NetEase Games
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 15.3 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Gather your friends and dive into the action-packed Battle Royale, Squad Fight, or Hot Zone like there's no tomorrow! Blood Strike offers a wide range of playable Strikers, each with a unique active and passive ability letting you deploy drones, shield walls and everything in between.

    Why similar: FPS 38.7%, Shooter 22.3%, Multiplayer 18.2%, Massively Multiplayer 9.1%, Action 8.9%

  26. #26 War Trigger 2
    75% matchMixed55% of 920 reviews2017
    Dev: Rocketeer Games Studio, LLC
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 30 minMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 32%

    Destroy, smash and blast your way to victory. Use advanced weapons and vehicles to dominate the battlefield.

    Why similar: FPS 36.7%, Shooter 22.2%, Multiplayer 18.4%, Action 9.4%, Massively Multiplayer 8.2%

  27. #27 Wild Warfare
    74% matchMostly Positive73% of 1,094 reviews2014
    Dev: Hyper Hippo Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 36 minMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Wild Warfare is a F2P, multiplayer FPS made for players that enjoy fun and/or being a bear. It's a mix of crazy game modes, balanced classes, simple controls and intense matches. Its got vehicle combat, because why not? You can even be a bunny that clubs people with a wrench, lucky you.

    Why similar: FPS 40.6%, Multiplayer 21.4%, Shooter 16.4%, Action 10%, Massively Multiplayer 7.9%

  28. #28 Bullet Force
    67% matchMixed65% of 234 reviews2025
    Dev: Blayze Games, L.L.C.
    Windows

    Online multiplayer FPS, team based or solo. TDM, Gun Game, FFA, and Conquest. Includes custom map editor.

    Why similar: FPS 39.4%, Shooter 24.5%, Action 14%, Multiplayer 9%, First-Person 7.5%

  29. #29 BRINK
    73% matchMixed63% of 8,093 reviews2011
    Dev: Splash DamagePub: Bethesda Softworks
    Windows
    Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 7.9 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    You decide the combat role you want to assume in the world of Brink as you fight to save yourself and mankind’s last refuge!

    Why similar: FPS 47%, Multiplayer 17.6%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 8%, Online Co-Op 4.8%

  30. #30 Lost Light
    69% matchMixed56% of 27,603 reviews2022
    Dev: NetEase Games
    Windows
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 21.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    Join the "Firefly" task force and unveil the sinister plot behind the exclusion zone in the world of Lost Light. You could either scavenge for supplies or go out with guns blazing and plunder. Survive the brutal domain where danger lurks in every corner!

    Why similar: FPS 28%, Shooter 26.6%, Multiplayer 21%, Massively Multiplayer 11.3%, Action 5.8%

  31. #31 Zombie Hunter
    70% matchMixed53% of 130 reviews2021
    Dev: 1MBPub: VIVA STUDIOS
    Windows · Mac

    Take your guns and start killing zombies in the best FPS Shooting game

    Why similar: FPS 38.9%, Shooter 23.8%, Action 14.3%, Zombies 10.7%, First-Person 7.6%

  32. #32 Wheels of Duty
    66% matchMostly Positive80% of 134 reviews2025
    Dev: leo waters
    Windows

    After a deadly virus left humanity paralyzed, survivors now battle on wheels! Customize your rig, sharpen your aim, and roll into fast-paced wheelchair warfare across multiple maps and modes. Join the fight!

    Why similar: FPS 39.6%, Multiplayer 24.7%, Shooter 15.3%, Action 12.9%, First-Person 7.6%

  33. #33 Pixel Strike 3D
    68% matchMostly Positive74% of 12,614 reviews2020
    Dev: Vulcron
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 10.3 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Pixel Strike 3D is a Multiplayer First-Person Shooter that features fast-paced gameplay and a wide variety of player customization. Battle friends and foes from all around the world in over 20 unique game modes, with over 70 available weapons.

    Why similar: FPS 30.7%, Shooter 16.5%, Multiplayer 14.5%, Massively Multiplayer 10.9%, Online Co-Op 10.3%

  34. #34 Havoc
    66% matchMixed66% of 1,260 reviews2024
    Dev: RAKTWO Games
    Windows

    Havoc is an arcade tactical first-person shooter with semi-destructible environments. It offers a variety of game modes, including Bomb Defusal, Team Deathmatch, Free for All, and Gun Game, along with extensive options to customize lobby settings to your preferences.

    Why similar: FPS 39.3%, Shooter 23.2%, Multiplayer 13.1%, Action 12.9%, First-Person 7.1%

  35. #35 BrainBread 2
    67% matchMostly Positive73% of 5,198 reviews2022
    Dev: Reperio Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 6.7 hrs≥1hr: 42%

    Grab a weapon, demolish your enemies, level up, become more powerful, let the gore flow, let the limbs fly. BrainBread 2 introduces a zombie fps mixed with RPG / Arcade elements, the game is very action-packed and generally fast-paced.

    Why similar: FPS 33%, Multiplayer 21.5%, Zombies 15.5%, Shooter 13.5%, Action 6.2%

  36. #36 Combat Master: Season 5
    65% matchVery Positive88% of 52,152 reviews2023
    Dev: Alfa Bravo Inc
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 59%

    Join fast-paced action-packed combat. Play Combat Master -- AAA experience on any hardware. Best-in-class multiplayer gunfight. Next-level extreme performance. Lightning-speed loading time and a whole lot more.

    Why similar: FPS 44.7%, Shooter 21.4%, Multiplayer 20.3%, Action 8.4%, First-Person 5.1%

  37. #37 X-MODE
    64% matchMostly Positive78% of 124 reviews2025
    Dev: xzippyzachxPub: zxGames
    Windows

    Free-to-play action packed multiplayer FPS featuring a variety of gamemodes. Perfect for quick casual games with friends.

    Why similar: FPS 38.4%, Shooter 21.2%, Multiplayer 19.7%, First-Person 7.1%, Action 6.4%

  38. #38 Dirty Bomb®
    68% matchVery Positive81% of 56,993 reviews2015
    Dev: Splash DamagePub: Warchest Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 29.6 hrs≥1hr: 63%

    Work together or die alone! Fight to restore peace to London or tear it down for profit in the most challenging team based shooter around.

    Why similar: FPS 42.4%, Shooter 19.5%, Multiplayer 17.6%, Action 6.2%, Massively Multiplayer 5.1%

  39. #39 RockShot
    70% matchMixed47% of 358 reviews2018
    Dev: Soleil Ltd.
    Windows
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 26%

    RockShot is a free-to-play dynamic third-person shooter combining traditional online shooter gameplay with innovative elements. Explore a massive arsenal of firearms or rock the battlefield with crazy melee weapons and deadly airstrikes!

    Why similar: FPS 36.3%, Massively Multiplayer 22.3%, Shooter 18.4%, Action 9.8%, Multiplayer 8.6%

  40. #40 Metal War Online: Retribution
    69% matchMixed58% of 1,065 reviews2015
    Dev: GDT Limited
    Windows
    Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 50%

    Fast Online Car Shooter. Unmatched dynamic shooter with a huge selection of futuristic technology! Millions of players.

    Why similar: Multiplayer 30.4%, Shooter 21.1%, Massively Multiplayer 20.2%, Action 11.7%, FPS 11%

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