FPS

Maze War

1973

Considered to be the very earliest pioneers of First Person Shooter games, where the player navigated a maze, shooting and turning in increments of 90 degrees.

WayOut

1982

WayOut was released on the Atari 8-bit and used a technique called ray casting, where a 3D environment is created from a 2D layout. Also known for being a non-combat premise.

Wolfenstein 3D and Doom

1992

Wolfenstein was credited for creating the first-person shooter genre. Even though Doom was released in 1993, both used the ray cast technique. Doom basically refined the already detailed geometry and text of Wolfenstein.

Halo

2001

Compared to the previous FPS games, Halo featured a more wide universe and became an enormous hit when it first got released. It was also popular for having a narrative and storyline.

Call of Duty

2003

Call of Duty was among the first FPS games to let players aim down a weapon's sights. It emphasized pace and lone wolf virtuosity.

Overwatch

2016

Undoubtedly the game of this decade, Overwatch brings more than just the concept of firing a gun. It combines many different concepts from other genres, like MOBAs and fighting games. Not only is it about the unique abilities of each character, but also about their quirks and antics.