The Nintendo Switch hosts a broader selection of first-person shooters (FPS) than many expect. While the console is often associated with platformers and RPGs, its library includes remasters, collections and original titles that deliver strong shooting, exploration and narrative experiences.
DOOM (2016) — tightly paced demon-slaying action
DOOM (2016) reinvents the classic franchise with fast, brutal combat. Players assume the role of the Doom Slayer, battling demonic hordes across Mars and Hell using a varied arsenal and arena-style levels.
The Switch version preserves the series’ signature speed and intensity, backed by detailed visuals and a heavy soundtrack. Focused on single-player, the game emphasizes continuous action, exploration and combat loops that define modern FPS design.
DOOM Eternal (2020) — expanded mechanics and challenge
DOOM Eternal builds on its predecessor with increased mobility, new weapon options and more complex arena encounters. The story sends the Doom Slayer back to Earth to repel a demonic invasion and face foes such as Khan Maykr.
The title adds the Battlemode multiplayer feature and demands quick reflexes and strategic play. Critics praised its intense action, striking visuals and energetic soundtrack, making it one of the more challenging FPS experiences on Switch.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus (2017) — narrative-driven combat
Set in an alternate 1961 where the Nazis won World War II, Wolfenstein II puts players in the role of William “B.J.” Blazkowicz leading a U.S. resistance. The game blends cinematic storytelling with tactical firefights against soldiers and machines.
On Switch, the title retains its narrative focus, combining shooting, stealth and character-driven moments for players who prefer story alongside action.
Borderlands Legendary Collection — three looter-shooters in one
The Borderlands Legendary Collection packages Borderlands: Game of the Year Edition, Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, offering more than 100 hours of combined gameplay. The series mixes FPS mechanics with RPG systems, over-the-top villains and irreverent humor.
Co-op supports up to four players online or via split-screen, and the cel-shaded art style gives the trilogy a distinctive visual identity across varied stories and worlds.
Metroid Prime Remaster — exploration-focused FPS
The Metroid Prime Remaster updates the classic Samus Aran adventure with improved graphics, audio and controls while preserving its exploration-driven first-person structure. Samus investigates a Space Pirate vessel, confronts Meta Ridley and uncovers experiments with the hazardous substance Phazon.
The remaster balances combat and puzzle-solving, encouraging methodical exploration and secret discovery, making it a key FPS entry for Switch players who value atmosphere and level design.
Metro 2033 Redux — survival horror in the tunnels
Based on Dmitry Glukhovsky’s novel, Metro 2033 Redux places protagonist Artyom in a post-apocalyptic Moscow where survivors shelter in subway stations. The game mixes tense firefights with resource management and exploration of irradiated areas while using a gas mask to survive toxic environments.
The Redux edition enhances visuals and gameplay, emphasizing careful planning and a claustrophobic atmosphere that delivers an intense, story-driven FPS experience on the Switch.
Crysis Remastered Trilogy — nanosuit combat across diverse settings
The Crysis Remastered Trilogy collects Crysis, Crysis 2 and Crysis 3, letting players control supersoldiers equipped with nanosuits that offer strength, speed, armor and camouflage. The series spans locales from North Korean archipelagos to a devastated New York and futuristic jungle environments.
Despite Switch hardware limits, the remastered trilogy preserves the franchise’s core mechanics: dynamic combat, exploration and customization of weapons and suits.
Prodeus (2022) — retro aesthetics meets modern tech
Prodeus combines old-school FPS design with contemporary visual effects. The game channels classics like DOOM and Quake with fast-paced combat, intricate level layouts and a wide array of weapons.
It features modern features such as dynamic lighting, particle effects, blood systems and adaptive music, while offering shader options that emulate retro resolutions for a nostalgic presentation paired with fluid, modern gameplay.
BioShock: The Collection — immersive storytelling in varied worlds
BioShock: The Collection brings all three BioShock titles to the Switch, guiding players through unforgettable, themed environments with strong narratives and strategic combat. Each game combines exploration, story and first-person action across submerged or airborne settings.
The remastered collection upgrades visuals and modernizes controls, delivering immersive level design and memorable characters for players who prioritize atmosphere and narrative in FPS games.
