Hero shooter games
A hero shooter is a team shooter where every player picks a character with fixed abilities, so winning depends on team make-up as much as aim.
What is a hero shooter game?
A hero shooter is a team shooter where every player picks a character with fixed abilities, so winning depends on team make-up as much as aim.
Heroes are usually split into roles such as damage, tank and support. Each hero has one or two weapons, several abilities and an ultimate that charges during the fight. Matches are objective-based: escort a payload, hold a point or push a convoy.
Best hero shooter games we cover
Which hero shooter game should you play?
Start with a hero whose job is easy to read, such as a tank or a straightforward damage hero, then learn one support. Check a current tier list after each balance patch, because hero strength changes from season to season.
Each game page has working codes, a wiki, guides and free tools, checked by the Game Respawned editorial team.
Hero shooter games: quick answers
What is a hero shooter?
A hero shooter is a team-based shooter where each player controls a character with set abilities and a role. Examples include Marvel Rivals and Overwatch.
Is Marvel Rivals free to play?
Yes. Marvel Rivals is free to play on PC, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S and earns money from cosmetics and battle passes.
What roles are there in a hero shooter?
Most use three: damage heroes deal most of the eliminations, tanks protect the team and hold space, and supports heal or shield allies.