CS:GO players are some of the most dedicated fans in all of esports. As one of the most competitive games in the world, there’s so much depth to the game, and so much to learn. However, even the most die-hard fan will need a break from their competitive GS:GO games. Here are some of our top picks for games for you and your gaming group to try that are like CS:GO.
5. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
PS4/XBONE/PC: December 1, 2015 PS5/Xbox SX: December 1, 2020 Source: Ubisoft Entertainment
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six originally released in 1998, and is considered by many to be the original tactical shooter. This makes Siege a pick up and play option for someone looking for some variety from their CS:GO games.
Much like Counter-Strike, many of the skills you’ll need to play Siege are basic shooter skills. In short, if you’ve got your basics down tight in CS:GO, you’ll have an easier time picking up the game. Unlike Counter-Strike, there are different operators with their own skills that you’ll need use to win.
4. Overwatch 2
Early access October 4, 2022 Official release August 10, 2023 Source: Activision Blizzard
Speaking of skills, Overwatch 2 is a fast paced movement heavy hero shooter that can leave CS:GO games feeling closer to chess than your average game pushing the payload. FPS games that offer gamers a variety of experiences are always worth sharing, and when you need a break from practicing your bomb defusal strategies, Overwatch 2 is fast, fun multiplayer that you can enjoy with your friends.
3. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II (2022)
October 28, 2022 Source: Activision Blizzard
Call of Duty has come a long way in their 20 years of games, where 2003’s Call of Duty was a ground-breaking action shooter played out over World War 2, Modern Warfare II (2022) is a fast paced shooter with all kinds of high-tech modern military equipment and technology. COD makes for a great social game to play with friends, and being cross platform means you can play with them no matter what hardware you’re all on.
2. Apex Legends
PS4, Windows, Xbox One February 4, 2019 Nintendo Switch March 9, 2021 PS5, Xbox Series X/S March 29, 2022 Android, iOS May 17, 2022 Source: Respawn
Apex Legends is our Battle Royale on this list, a subgenre of FPS Games that maybe is the most different from the CS:GO games you might be used to. Dozens of players fight in a single match to control space in a fast paced movement shooter. If you’ve never taken the plunge into Battle Royales, this is the way to go.
1. Valorant
June 2, 2020 Source: Riot Games
Valorant is the obvious choice for the number 1 spot on this list. It’s essentially a middle ground between Overwatch 2 or Siege and CS:GO. Agents in Valorant work like heroes or operators with unique abilities but the gameplay is the closest to CS:GO. Chances are you’ve played this if you’re a fan of Counter-Strike. But it might be time to try out the newest patch and plant some spikes instead for a change.
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