Mobile shooters, whether they are first-person (FPS) or third-person, are among the most popular titles on the market. They stand out for their highly immersive and violent gameplay and various game modes that make everything more fun. 

Few people know, but the first known shooting game is Maze War (or “War in the Labyrinth”, in free translation), released in 1974. That's right: in the early days of electronic entertainment, there was already a title that would inspire Wolfenstein 3D (1982), FPS developed by Id Software that changed the way everyone sees the genre.

Benefits of mobile shooting games

If you thought it was all just pure fun, you were wrong! Studies show that video games bring some interesting benefits to people:

• They help improve reflexes and vision: The eyes are “trained” to deal with the mind-boggling action and, over time, become capable of capturing more frames per second than average;
• Improve multitasking capabilities: Players need to worry about several things at the same time during a match. This helps to improve professional skills that require attention to more than one thing at the same time;
• Reduces stress and depression: Having fun is essential to leaving aside, at least for a while, the social factors that trigger stress and other psychological problems.

It's really cool to know that your free time can bring several benefits to your life, isn't it?

Top 5 mobile shooting games

Ready? Check if there is ammo in the magazine first!

Modern Combat 5

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The Modern Combat franchise was born many years ago in the mobile shooter game market, but it has not lost its importance over time. To this day, it is one of the most popular competitive games for mobile devices.

Released in 2014 by Gameloft, the game features tactical, engaging and fluid gameplay, with beautiful graphics that subtly change over time. Deathmatch, capture the flag and zombie modes complement the story mode, which is essential for newcomers. 

Modern Combat directly supports eSports tournaments: this way, players can earn money by standing out in matches against their opponents. This is a very strong trend in current FPS games, as it attracts more people to their ranks and helps to create relevant content about the brand.

Call of Duty: Mobile

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Call of Duty is one of the oldest shooter franchises still in operation in the world. It all began on October 29, 2003, and since then, its releases have become increasingly robust and interesting – especially in the mobile market. 

The game is free and, like most of its competitors, offers deathmatch, capture the flag and zombie modes. It is up to players to choose their preferred modes before entering the battle.

If you’re interested, you can spend real money on cosmetic microtransactions. These are usually relatively expensive, but that’s often the price of participating in one of the largest and most competitive communities in the world. 

Additionally, you need a relatively powerful smartphone to run Call of Duty properly. It's not as lightweight and accessible a title as Modern Combat. 

PUBG Mobile

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The father of the Battle Royale genre is also a first-person mobile shooter. Land on an island against dozens of other players and be the last survivor alive! Look for powerful weapons and protections that will help you overcome obstacles.

You can play solo, in pairs or in a squad in a more relaxed way. However, if you prefer something more competitive, you can check out the game's ranked mode, which is one of the most popular in the genre. 

One of the coolest features of the genre is being able to use multiple vehicles to quickly move around the gigantic maps. They can also be used offensively: imagine all your allies shooting at your enemies at high speed! 

PUBG Mobile is free to play, but it has a cosmetics store and battle pass for those who want to customize their characters. There are plenty of cool skins to choose from!

Critical Ops

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The game was published in 2018 by Critical Forte Ltd. and, to this day, it is a very popular mobile shooter among the most competitive players. Its graphics are simpler, clearly inspired by the aesthetics of Counter Strike: Global Offensive (CSGO).

But the fact that it has simpler graphics is an advantage for those with more modern devices: even the most basic devices today can run it very well. There are several game modes that you can choose from: don't worry if it's your first time playing an FPS. Start with the ones that you think are the simplest!

Due to its popularity, microtransactions are relatively expensive. However, you don't have to spend a single cent to enjoy Critical Ops: it's free to play, just like all of its competitors. 

Into the Dead 2

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Want a fun, fast-paced mobile shooter that doesn't follow the same style as PUBG or CSGO? Into The Dead 2 is a great option! It's an FPS where you have to kill countless hordes of zombies to survive.

To do so, you can use different weapons and obstacles to increase your life expectancy throughout the matches. There are several different game modes for you to choose from and have hours of fun!

Its controls are also quite simple and intuitive: the learning curve is short. While some titles aim for a level of complexity close to realism, Into The Dead 2 goes exactly the opposite way. 

In addition to Survival and Horde modes, players will be able to enjoy the game's Campaign mode: find the survivor's family before it's too late!

You can spend real money through cosmetic microtransactions to customize your experience.