Best Shooter Games for Android in 2026

Shooting games on Android cover a lot of ground: ten-minute battle royales, team deathmatch, offline sniper missions, arcade space combat and even a small monster shooter built with Flutter. This list picks twelve of them and says plainly what each one is good for.

Most entries are free with in-app purchases, and several run ads. Four of them are free of ads. The biggest names, Free Fire, PUBG MOBILE and Sniper 3D, sit between 500 million and over 1 billion installs on Google Play, while others such as Ghost Sniper are far smaller. Read the entries for update dates, version numbers and the details that separate similar-looking games. If you want to play without a connection, look at the offline picks first.

Compare at a glance

Comparison table: Best Shooter Games for Android in 2026
App Price Ads Offline Size Google Play rating
Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDENGoogle Play Free No ads Not listed Not listed 4.4
Space shooterGoogle Play Free Has ads Not listed Not listed 4.8
Sniper 3D:Gun Shooting GamesGoogle Play Free Has ads Yes Not listed 4.6
Free Fire MAX x NARUTOGoogle Play Free No ads Not listed Not listed 4.5
FPS Strike OpsGoogle Play Free Has ads Not listed Not listed 4.5
PUBG MOBILEOfficial file Free Has ads Not listed 1.2 GB 4.3
Blood StrikeGoogle Play Free No ads Not listed Not listed 4.3
RicochlimeVerified file Free No ads Yes 20.9 MB Not listed
Western Survival Shooting GameGoogle Play Free Has ads Yes Not listed 4.4
Call of DutyGoogle Play Free Has ads Not listed Not listed 4.3
Ghost SniperGoogle Play Free Has ads Yes Not listed 4.5
Modern Combat 5Google Play Free Has ads Not listed Not listed 4.6

Ratings are Google Play ratings at the last data refresh.

Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN: best for short survival matches with a ninja theme

4.4 on Google Play Google Play

Garena's Free Fire build with the Naruto collaboration is a survival shooter built around 10-minute rounds. The event content brings the Hidden Leaf Village, Ninjutsu Scrolls and Reanimation Revival Points. On the plane, the Nine Tails can trigger forced parachute jumps, Arsenal openings and supply drops.

Google Play lists it at over 1 billion installs with a 4.4 rating. Version 1.132.1 was updated on September 10, 2026. It is free, has in-app purchases and shows no ads.

Pros

  • No ads
  • Short 10-minute rounds
  • Over 1 billion installs on Google Play

Cons

  • Includes in-app purchases
  • Event content is tied to the Naruto collaboration

Open Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN

Space shooter: best for classic arcade galaxy defense

4.8 on Google Play Google Play

Space shooter from Unicorn Studio Official is an old-style arcade game. You command a ship against alien invaders that have wrecked the squad and are threatening the galaxy and its asteroids. There is no battle royale or team play here, just a ship and waves of enemies.

It has the highest Google Play rating in this list, 4.8, and over 100 million installs. It was updated on November 4, 2026. The app is free with ads and in-app purchases, and the version number differs by device.

Pros

  • 4.8 rating on Google Play, the highest here
  • Simple arcade play
  • Over 100 million installs

Cons

  • Contains ads
  • Has in-app purchases

Open Space shooter

Sniper 3D: best for mixing offline missions with online PvP

4.6 on Google Play Google Play

Wildlife Studios built Sniper 3D around two modes. You can complete missions against the game, or fight other players live. Offline play works without Wi-Fi or mobile data, which suits commutes and flights.

Google Play shows over 500 million installs and a 4.6 rating. Version 7.14.1 arrived on November 3, 2026. The game is free to play, with ads and in-app purchases.

Pros

  • Offline mode works without a connection
  • Both PvE and PvP modes
  • 4.6 rating on Google Play

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • In-app purchases are included

Open Sniper 3D:Gun Shooting Games

Free Fire MAX x NARUTO: best for a battle royale with the same event content

4.5 on Google Play Google Play

Free Fire MAX is Garena's heavier take on its battle royale, and this build carries the same Naruto collaboration. Players meet the Nine Tails during the flight, and the Sharingan: Control mechanic lets a player aim a Tailed Beast Bomb. Hidden Leaf Village and Ninjutsu Scrolls are part of the update.

Version 2.132.1 was updated on September 10, 2026. Google Play lists over 500 million installs and a 4.5 rating. It is free, with in-app purchases and no ads.

Pros

  • No ads
  • 4.5 rating on Google Play
  • Over 500 million installs

Cons

  • Has in-app purchases
  • The listing gives no file size

Open Free Fire MAX x NARUTO

FPS Strike Ops: best for team deathmatch matches

4.5 on Google Play Google Play

FPS Strike Ops is a team shooter with a realistic 3D look and PvP matches. Your loadout includes sub-machine guns, sniper rifles and stun grenades, and the matches follow a team deathmatch format. The developer, FPS Shooter & Action Game, also positions it for offline play.

Version 2.0.10 was updated on October 29, 2026. It has over 100 million installs and a 4.5 rating on Google Play. Expect ads and in-app purchases in a free download.

Pros

  • Team deathmatch format
  • Over 100 million installs on Google Play
  • 4.5 rating

Cons

  • Contains ads
  • Includes in-app purchases

Open FPS Strike Ops

PUBG MOBILE: best for large battle royale maps

4.3 on Google Play 1.2 GB Official file

PUBG MOBILE from Level Infinite is a battle royale with many maps and modes, plus matches that run about 10 minutes. It is one of the oldest names in mobile shooters and has over 1 billion installs on Google Play, with a 4.3 rating.

The download is large at 1,215.3 MB, so check your storage first. Version 4.6.0 was updated on September 18, 2026. It is free, with ads and in-app purchases.

Pros

  • Many maps and modes
  • Over 1 billion installs on Google Play
  • Matches run about 10 minutes

Cons

  • Large download at 1,215.3 MB
  • Contains ads and in-app purchases

Open PUBG MOBILE

Blood Strike: best for an ad-free FPS with seasonal events

4.3 on Google Play Google Play

NetEase Games' Blood Strike is a free FPS that currently runs a Nightmare Trial mode on a nighttime Shutter Island map. Searching and fighting earn Giggle Coins, and top players are rewarded by the Clown. A Halloween event adds a Spear - Blossom weapon skin with its own reload animation.

The app was updated on November 2, 2026, and its version differs by device. Google Play lists over 100 million installs and a 4.3 rating. It has in-app purchases but no ads.

Pros

  • No ads
  • Regular event modes such as Nightmare Trial
  • Over 100 million installs on Google Play

Cons

  • Has in-app purchases
  • Version varies by device

Open Blood Strike

Ricochlime: best for a small, open-source monster shooter

20.9 MB Verified file

Ricochlime is the odd one out here. You fire ricocheting projectiles at advancing monsters, and the game is built with the Flame engine and Flutter. Adil Hanney publishes it under the AGPL-3.0-only licence, so the source is open.

At 20.9 MB it is the lightest download on this list. Version 1.14.0 was updated on August 12, 2026. It is free and shows no ads.

Pros

  • Open-source under AGPL-3.0-only
  • Only 20.9 MB
  • No ads

Cons

  • No Google Play rating or install count in the catalog
  • Much simpler than the online shooters

Open Ricochlime

Western Survival Shooting Game: best for offline cowboy missions

4.4 on Google Play Google Play

Team AS Studio's game puts you in the Wild West. You ride horses through red canyons, abandoned towns and dusty prairies, then switch between pistols, rifles, shotguns and sniper guns. Gang bosses and survival missions provide the challenge, and the whole game is built for offline play.

Google Play lists over 10 million installs and a 4.4 rating. Version 2.0.5 was updated on October 22, 2026. It is free, with ads and in-app purchases.

Pros

  • Offline missions
  • Horse riding and several weapon types
  • 4.4 rating on Google Play

Cons

  • Contains ads
  • Smaller install base at over 10 million

Open Western Survival Shooting Game

Call of Duty: best for classic maps and ranked multiplayer

4.3 on Google Play Google Play

Activision's Call of Duty brings online multiplayer, battle royale with squads and vehicles, and ranked play to Android. The classic multiplayer maps include Nuketown, Shipment, Rust, Terminal, Raid and Hijacked, which will appeal to players who know the console games.

Version 1.0.57 was updated on August 31, 2026. Google Play shows over 100 million installs and a 4.3 rating. The download is free, with ads and in-app purchases.

Pros

  • Well-known multiplayer maps
  • Ranked play and battle royale
  • Over 100 million installs on Google Play

Cons

  • Needs an online connection for its main modes
  • Includes ads and in-app purchases

Open Call of Duty

Ghost Sniper: best for offline sniper missions across world regions

4.5 on Google Play Google Play

Alda Games sends you on offline 3D sniper missions in four settings: Middle Eastern urban areas and desert outposts, Eastern European ruins, African savannas and border crossings, and South and Central American jungles. The focus is on lining up precise shots as a lone sniper.

Version 1.2.0 was updated on September 29, 2026. Google Play lists over 5 million installs and a 4.5 rating. It is free, with ads and in-app purchases.

Pros

  • Offline play
  • Four distinct mission settings
  • 4.5 rating on Google Play

Cons

  • Smallest install base among the rated apps, over 5 million
  • Contains ads and in-app purchases

Open Ghost Sniper

Modern Combat 5: best for a campaign with class-based multiplayer

4.6 on Google Play Google Play

Gameloft's Modern Combat 5 pairs a single-player campaign with online matches. You can choose from more than 10 classes, which gives the multiplayer some variety in how you play.

It has over 100 million installs and a 4.6 rating on Google Play. Version 6.0.12a was updated on October 9, 2026. The game is free, with ads and in-app purchases.

Pros

  • Campaign plus online multiplayer
  • More than 10 classes
  • 4.6 rating on Google Play

Cons

  • Shows ads
  • Has in-app purchases

Open Modern Combat 5

How we picked

This list comes from catalog data only: install counts and ratings on Google Play, update dates, version numbers, licence, file size and the features each developer describes. We did not play or hands-on test any of these games, so comments on gameplay reflect the developer descriptions rather than our own experience. Entries are shown in catalog order, and pros and cons are limited to what that data supports, such as ads, in-app purchases, offline modes and download size.

Questions and answers

Which of these shooting games work offline?

Sniper 3D has an offline mode for missions, and Western Survival Shooting Game and Ghost Sniper are built around offline play. FPS Strike Ops also mentions offline play. The battle royales and Call of Duty are online games.

Which shooting games on this list have no ads?

Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, Free Fire MAX x NARUTO, Blood Strike and Ricochlime show no ads. The first three still sell in-app purchases, while Ricochlime is free.

Is there an open-source shooter here?

Ricochlime is released under the AGPL-3.0-only licence. It is built with Flame and Flutter, weighs 20.9 MB and was updated on August 12, 2026.

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