Third-person shooters, while not as popular as first-person shooters (best shooter games are also mainly first-person), have their own charms. Let’s have a look at our list of best third-person shooters!

1. Resident Evil

Resident Evil is the first on this list of best third-person shooters. Besides shooting, there are also elements of horror, puzzle and action inside the game. It is one of the long-lasting series of Capcom and has captured a lot of fans. Since first release, it has appealed gamers with extremely well-written plot, conic characters, and unique gameplay. Resident Evil 4 is also considered one of the best games on PS2. Now, the upcoming Resident Evil 7 will arrive on January 24.

The series started at Raccoon city, where a viral outbreaks happened after the secret lab of Umbrella Corp was destroyed. We take turns to play as Chris Redfield, Jill Valentine, Leon Kennedy, each will have to deal with Umbrella Corp in the quest to survive the outbreak, as well as the aftermath. From the initial setting of fighting zombies, it has broken into war against bio-terrorists, who use chemical weapons to make weapons out of abominations. One of the best aspects of the game is item management. Resources will be quite scarce, so smart management will get you through the game.

2. Max Payne

Max Payne is a series about the life of the same character in the title. Initially an NYPD officer, Max Payne has lost his whole family, and the have to deal with crime organizations coming after him, and the aftermath. This game utilizes extremely well the use of bullet-point, a system where you shoot in slow motion. The gameplay is also action-packed, and the story is also well-constructed, depicting Max’s suffering very well. It is one of the best third-person shooters.

3. Red Dead Redemption

This is one of the best games that Rockstar has ever made. Taking the settings of the wild West, you will play as cowboys, bounty hunters, and the like in an adventure that will sure to take you back to childhood. The story is extremely well-written, the characters are memorable, and the wild West is always one of players’ favorite. With such a massive success, Rockstar has decided to continue with a second installment. Red Dead Redemption 2 will drop in 2017.

4. Mafia

If you want a realistic depiction of organized crimes, then Mafia is the game series for you. Take a role of a nobody at first, then work your way up the ranks, and eventually become an indispensable part of the family. The story is praised a lot, successfully portray the feel of old New York and organized crimes. Those who love The Godfather will be able to relate. Gameplay mechanics, although not very innovative, give enough excitement for players, from car chases to shooting battles. The third Mafia has just been released recently, and although there are problems, it has managed to reach 4.5 million shipments for the first week alone!

5. Grand Theft Auto (GTA)

No one can question the eligibility of GTA on this list. GTA is a franchise so established that, even after five installments, still do extremely well. You can virtually do anything you want in the world of GTA. What’s more, there are also funny mods to play with, such as Note 7 bombs, or Superman. Online playing is also a strong point of this game, and the community is still growing. There are a lot of events like Halloween, and measures to deal with unfair actions. This is definitely among the best third-person shooters!

Best third-person shooters: Watch and Play simultaneously!

Above are the list of best third-person shooters. These games will give you the experience of watching the characters in action while playing at the same time. Which one is your favorite?