This year was the year of the shooters and in turn, was the year of multiplayer. Online play was dominated by shooters this year rather than MMOs. From Battlefield 1 to Overwatch there were so many great shooters that I still play to this day.

Overwatch

Overwatch isn’t just about iconic characters and perfectly balanced gameplay and classes. It’s literally the best class-based shooter since Team Fortress 2. This is the most fun I have had with an online shooter in years and I couldn’t stop playing it for months. I still play it to this day and the free characters and updates help quite a bit. It’s a phenomenon, not just a game. Battlefield 1 came in at a close second thanks to its unique weapons and setting.

Runner-Ups

DOOM

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Gears of War 4

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Battlefield 1

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Titanfall 2

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