You can take a shooter, and then add randomised gear. Boom, you’ve got a looter shooter. This addictive formula was popularized by the Borderlands The series was launched in 2009 and has continued to grow. It is one of the most rewarding gaming cycles. Let’s get rid of some inventory and get ready to grind. We take a look at the top looter shooters that you can lose hours in.
#12 DAYBREAK
- Publisher: Sphynx Trinity
- Developer: Sphynx Trinity
- Platform for PC
- TBA
Once released DAYBREAK will see you take on the role of a rogue gun for hire who’s deployed into an outbreak zone to uncover the secrets of a widespread pandemic. Using your wits (and plenty of guns) you’ll try to piece together the truth behind what’s happened in what was once a quaint little town. You have the option to speak with survivors or upgrade your armory and go on. Just keep an eye out for zombies, they’re less open to bargaining.
#11 Marauders
- Publisher: Team17
- Small Impact Games for Developers
- Platform for PC
- TBA
Marauders This is an online looter shooter where you play the role of a space pirate on a sci-fi planet. No rules mean anything is for the taking, including your gear, with opposing players able to raid your ship at a moment’s notice. Playable alone, or with friends, you’ll have to kit yourself out or band together to protect your precious cargo. If you’re strong enough, you can take on the role of raider. You can fight against other crews online in PvP combat to try and win the spoils.
#10 Road from Vostok
- Publisher: Road To Vostok
- Road to Vostok: Developer
- Platform for PC
- TBA
You prefer a single-player experience Road to Vostok You could be the looter gunner for you. This single-player survival game, which was independently developed, will allow you to loot for food and water in order to survive in a postapocalyptic world. The game is still in active development. A public demo will be available before the end the year. A second demo will be released in the latter half of 2023. For survival game fans who want unforgiving gameplay. Road to Vostok This game is great for people who are looking for a challenge, and have already mastered other survival games.
#9 Synced
- Publisher: Level Infinite
- Developer: Next Studios
- Platform for PC
- TBA
SyncedOr Synced Off Planet as it’s also referred to is an upcoming third-person shooter set in a techno-apocalyptic future. Technology has gone wrong and turned against us, it’s now your job through upgrading your weapons and squad to fight back. The game will be released in 2022, with an alpha release planned for September 2018. Synced We expect a game that is packed with content. However, it will be fun to play through 2023, when the full game might be released.
#8 Tom Clancy’s The Division: Resurgence
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Developer: Ubisoft
- Platform: iOS, Android
- TBA 2023
If you enjoy gaming on the go, then Tom Clancy’s The Division: Resurgence The title is for you if you can say it three times in succession First publicized in July 2022. Resurgence aims to bring the third-person open-world experience we’ve come to know on consoles and PC to mobile devices. Enjoy the new campaign alone or with friends. Tom Clancy’s The Division: Resurgence This is expected to be an exciting looter shooter. There’s no official release date yet but registration for the closed alpha is available now.
#7 ARC Raiders
- Publisher: Embark Studios
- Developer: Embark Studios
- Platform, Xbox Series X/S. 5, PC
- TBA 2023
This film was originally due for release in this year. ARC Raiders Recent delays have been made until 2023. The trailers suggest that it will be worth the wait. Free-to-play, third-person cooperative shooter that features mechanised threats coming from space will allow you to take on these mechanized threats. With the odds stacked against you, you’ll be defending your home from invaders quite literally from the sky. Console owners of the ninth generation console can rejoice in knowing that ARC Raiders PlayStation 5 and Series X/S will also have this feature.
#6 Alterborn
- Iron Lung Publisher
- Iron Lung developer
- Platform, Xbox Series X/S. 5, PC
- Release Date: Q3 2023
Combining elements from looter shooter and soulslike genres. Alterborn This is not your average looter shooter. This game is different from many others on the list. Alterborn This is a single-player game that lets you play as one the last survivors in a dangerous wasteland. A wasteland you’ll have to discover the secrets of all whilst pitted against its deadly inhabitants. Fans of Dark Souls Elden RingThis is the right one for your.
#5 The First Descendant
- Publisher: NEXON Games Co
- Developer: NEXON Korea Corp
- Platform: Xbox Series X/S. Xbox One.
- TBA
The First Descendant The upcoming action RPG for third-person is coming soon. The free-to play title is yet to be released. It will feature a large number of characters with unique battle styles. This means that you can experiment to find the best play style for yourself. Playable alone or with friends, you’ll likely need to co-operate to take on some of the world’s hardest foes, as The First Descendant As you seek sweet, sweet loot, there are boss battles galore.
#4 Palworld
- Publisher: Pocketpair
- Developer: Pocketpair
- Platform for PC
- TBA 2023
Well known for its chaotic trailers that pit the cuteness of Pokémon-like creatures up against military-grade weapons. Palworld This is a game that was initially on our list for 11 New Looter Gunners of 2022. However, it has since been delayed until 2023. It’s an open-world survival crafting game that sees you hunt and capture creatures known as ‘Pals’ through any means necessary. It’s up to you whether you want to shoot, explode, or pit your Pals with other Pals. Once they are acquired, Pals can be used to build, mine and generally maintain your survival over theirs.
#3 Relic Hunters Legends
- Gearbox Publishing
- Developer: Rogue Snail
- Platform for PC
- TBA
Relic Hunters Legends This is a free-to-play looter-shooter game that promises fast-paced action. Playable alone, or with up to four friends, you’ll attempt to save the galaxy from a villain that’s trying to mess with time. There’s little else known about the upcoming RPG, with the game slated for release ‘when it’s ready’ according to its steam page. The game has a cartoony, stylish aesthetic. Relic Hunters Legends This is one to be on the lookout for.
#2 Tom Clancy’s The Division: Heartland
- Publisher: Ubisoft
- Red Storm Entertainment is a developer
- Platform: Xbox Series X/S. Xbox One. PlayStation 5 and PlayStation 5 are available. Stadia is also available.
- TBA 2023
There’s been a lot of mystery around The Division Heartland, as we know it’ll take place within The Division But what’s the real story behind this game? Well, we now know that it’ll take place in Silver Creek, a place that has come under attack from hostile forces.
Now, you’ll have to go and make a stand with your fellow members of The Division in order to take back this place and show the “heartland of America” will not be taken over so easily.
No doubt there will be all sorts of missions for you to do in the game, so be ready as they’re going to be doing some closed tests that you might just get to be a part of!
#1 Abyssus
- Publisher: Big Sugar
- Developer: DoubleMoose Games
- Platform for PC
- TBA
Another game that initially made our 11 New Looter Shooters of 2022 list but that, unfortunately, doesn’t appear to be coming out anytime soon. It’s a shame we’ve not got Abyssus we have yet to discover the full potential of this fast-paced first person roguelike. It promises hours of challenging, but rewarding, fun. Good things come to those who wait however and we can’t wait to delve into the BioshockSubaquatic ruins from the 19th century. See what lies below.
