Best Shooting Games and Fighting Games for PS4 in 2026
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The PS4 is still one of the best places to play a shooter or a fighting game in 2026, and you don’t need the newest console to get in on the action. We tested and researched dozens of titles to find the ones still worth your time today.
From massive online battles to one-on-one duels, this list covers the best shooting games and the best fighting games you can play on PS4 right now — plus a few honest notes on what to expect from each one before you buy.
Here’s how we built this list: every game below is confirmed to run on PS4 hardware in 2026, not just PS5. We looked at active player counts, how often each game still gets updates, official platform pages, and our own time with each title. If a game has been quietly abandoned on PS4 or moved to PS5-only, it didn’t make the cut.
Best Shooting Games for PS4 in 2026
Shooters are still the busiest genre on PS4, and 2026 has been a surprisingly good year for the console’s last stretch of life. Whether you want big military set-pieces, a free battle royale, or a slower co-op grind, one of these five will fit. If you’re also weighing up whether a PS4 is even worth buying at this point, our PS4 vs PS4 Pro buying guide breaks that down in plain terms.
Call of Duty: Black Ops 7
Military FPSBlack Ops 7 is the biggest Black Ops game yet, with a full co-op campaign, Round-Based Zombies, and a stacked multiplayer suite. It’s still receiving new maps and seasonal content well into 2026, and the PS4 version runs the complete game rather than a stripped-down port.
✓ Why We Love It
- Campaign, Zombies, and multiplayer all in one purchase
- Cross-play with PS5, Xbox, and PC players
- Heavy post-launch support with new maps and modes
✕ Keep In Mind
- Activision has hinted this may be the last Call of Duty built for PS4
- Split-screen co-op isn’t supported on PS4, only PS5 and Xbox Series X|S
What sets Black Ops 7 apart from past entries is how much of the “next-gen” feature set actually made it to PS4. You get the same Omnimovement system, the same Endgame mode in the campaign, and the same Dark Aether Zombies storyline — just with a few visual compromises. For players who don’t want to upgrade consoles yet, that’s a rare win.
Apex Legends
Battle Royale / Hero ShooterApex Legends mixes battle royale with hero-shooter abilities, and it’s still one of the most polished free games on PS4. Fast movement, tight gunplay, and a rotating cast of Legends keep matches feeling fresh, even years after launch.
✓ Why We Love It
- Completely free, with no pay-to-win mechanics
- Movement system still feels ahead of most competitors
- Regular seasons add new maps, modes, and Legends
✕ Keep In Mind
- Skill-based matchmaking can make solo queuing tough for beginners
- Cosmetic prices are steep if you want to unlock everything
Unlike a lot of live-service shooters, Apex hasn’t slowed its update pace on PS4. New Legends, weapon balance passes, and limited-time modes still arrive on the same day as PS5, so PS4 players aren’t playing a second-class version of the game.
Destiny 2
Looter ShooterDestiny 2 blends tight first-person shooting with an RPG-style loot loop, and its raids are still some of the best co-op content in gaming. The base game is free, and each expansion adds hours of new story and gear to chase.
✓ Why We Love It
- Some of the best gunfeel in any first-person shooter
- Raids and dungeons reward teamwork and communication
- Free-to-play entry point with paid expansions if you want more
✕ Keep In Mind
- The story is deep and can feel confusing to brand-new players
- Older seasonal content has been “vaulted” and removed over the years
Destiny 2’s biggest strength is how good it feels moment to moment — even players who don’t care about the story keep coming back just to shoot things. It’s a great pick if you liked the co-op focus of other action RPGs; if that’s your thing, our best action RPG horror games guide has more picks in a similar vein.
Rainbow Six Siege
Tactical FPSRainbow Six Siege is slower and more methodical than most shooters on this list, built around destructible walls, gadgets, and careful team play. Ten-plus years in, it’s still getting new Operators and map reworks every season.
✓ Why We Love It
- Destructible environments make every round feel different
- Deep Operator roster with real strategic variety
- Long-term seasonal support with fresh content
✕ Keep In Mind
- Steep learning curve for players used to run-and-gun shooters
- Competitive lobbies can be unforgiving for newcomers
What keeps Siege on this list year after year is how much the destruction system changes the way you play. Breaching a wall to flank a defender, or reinforcing a room to stall attackers, creates moments no other shooter on PS4 really replicates.
Warframe
Co-op Action ShooterWarframe combines fast, acrobatic shooting with deep character customization, and it’s one of the most generous free games available on PS4. There’s a lot to learn early on, but the payoff is a genuinely huge amount of content at no cost.
✓ Why We Love It
- Free-to-play without feeling like a stripped-down demo
- Fluid, fast-paced movement and combat
- Massive amount of content for a single-player or co-op crew
✕ Keep In Mind
- The early hours can feel overwhelming with systems to learn
- Menus and crafting can be confusing for total newcomers
Warframe rewards patience. Stick with it past the first few hours and you’ll find one of the deepest free shooters on PS4, with build variety that rivals full-priced action RPGs.
Shooter Comparison Table
| Game | Genre | Platform | Best For | Our Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 | Military FPS | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC | Campaign + multiplayer + Zombies | #1 Best |
| Apex Legends | Battle Royale | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC | Free-to-play squad play | #2 Value |
| Destiny 2 | Looter Shooter | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC | Raids and loot grinding | #3 Co-op |
| Rainbow Six Siege | Tactical FPS | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC | Slow, strategic team play | #4 |
| Warframe | Co-op Action Shooter | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC | Free, long-term progression | #5 |
Best Fighting Games for PS4 in 2026
Fighting games are in the middle of one of their best runs in years, but not every new release made it to PS4. Tekken 8 and Mortal Kombat 1 are both built for PS5 and current-gen hardware only, so the five picks below are the strongest fighters you can actually install and play on a PS4 today.
Street Fighter 6
2D Fighting GameStreet Fighter 6 is widely seen as the most complete fighting game package available right now, and its PS4 version still gets full crossplay support with newer consoles. Between the story-driven World Tour mode and a deep competitive scene, it works equally well for beginners and veterans.
✓ Why We Love It
- Modern Controls make special moves accessible for newcomers
- One of the largest active player bases of any fighting game
- Regular DLC characters and balance updates
✕ Keep In Mind
- Frame rate and load times trail slightly behind the PS5 version
- Season passes add up if you want every character
The accessibility options are what really set Street Fighter 6 apart. New players can use simplified inputs to pull off special moves, while the full classic control scheme is still there for players who want complete execution control.
Mortal Kombat 11
2D/3D Fighting GameWith Mortal Kombat 1 locked to PS5 and newer hardware, Mortal Kombat 11 remains the go-to Kombat experience on PS4. Its cinematic story mode, huge roster, and brutal Fatalities still hold up years after release.
✓ Why We Love It
- One of the best cinematic story campaigns in the genre
- Massive roster once you include all DLC characters
- Signature gory Fatalities and Fatal Blows
✕ Keep In Mind
- Active online population is smaller than Street Fighter 6’s
- Extreme violence isn’t for every player or household
If Mortal Kombat 1 isn’t an option on your console, Mortal Kombat 11 (especially the Ultimate edition with all DLC) is genuinely close to the same experience — same brutal combat, same over-the-top presentation, just without the newest roster additions.
Guilty Gear Strive
Anime Fighting GameGuilty Gear Strive looks and sounds like a playable anime, backed by rollback netcode that’s considered some of the best in the genre. Its Roman Cancel system rewards creative offense without demanding frame-perfect execution to have fun.
✓ Why We Love It
- Gorgeous 3D-to-2D art direction and animation
- Excellent rollback netcode for smooth online matches
- Ongoing seasonal character releases
✕ Keep In Mind
- Mechanics have a real learning curve at higher levels
- Story content is presented as a long visual novel, not in-game cutscenes
If Street Fighter 6 feels a little too grounded for your taste, Guilty Gear Strive leans hard into flashy, high-speed anime combat while still keeping a healthy, active online community on PS4.
Tekken 7
3D Fighting GameTekken 8 moved to PS5-only, which makes Tekken 7 the last entry in the series still playable on PS4. It’s an older game at this point, but the huge character roster and Rage Art system still make for a deep, satisfying 3D fighter.
✓ Why We Love It
- One of the deepest 3D fighting rosters ever assembled
- Complete definitive edition includes years of DLC characters
- Still runs smoothly on PS4 hardware
✕ Keep In Mind
- Online population has thinned out since Tekken 8 launched
- No more new content is coming to this entry
Tekken 7’s 3D movement — sidestepping in and out of the background — is a completely different skill set from the 2D fighters on this list, and it’s a great entry point if you’ve never tried a 3D fighting game before.
Dragon Ball FighterZ
3v3 Team Fighting GameDragon Ball FighterZ turns the anime’s biggest fights into a 3v3 tag-team fighter with some of the most spectacular presentation in the genre. Auto-combo options make it approachable, while the underlying system rewards real fighting-game knowledge too.
✓ Why We Love It
- Faithfully recreates iconic Dragon Ball moments and moves
- Easy-to-learn combos with real competitive depth underneath
- 3v3 team format adds strategy beyond a single matchup
✕ Keep In Mind
- Roster is spread across several DLC season passes
- Newer players can get overwhelmed by team-based mechanics at first
Fans of the source material will appreciate how closely the animations track the anime, right down to signature attacks and transformations. It’s also a strong pick if you’re into wider Dragon Ball media; our roundup of upcoming Lord of the Rings and Dragon Ball games covers what’s coming next for the franchise.
Fighter Comparison Table
| Game | Genre | Platform | Best For | Our Pick |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Street Fighter 6 | 2D Fighting Game | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC | Newcomers and competitive players | #1 Best |
| Mortal Kombat 11 | Fighting Game | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch | Cinematic story mode fans | #2 Story |
| Guilty Gear Strive | Anime Fighting Game | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC | Anime-style aggressive play | #3 Style |
| Tekken 7 | 3D Fighting Game | PS4, Xbox, PC | 3D movement and sidestepping | #4 |
| Dragon Ball FighterZ | 3v3 Team Fighter | PS4, PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch | Dragon Ball fans and team play | #5 |
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