7 Best Fantasy FPS Games on the PS5, Ranked

Fantasy and first-person shooters might not seem like the most obvious combination, especially when the genre has traditionally been dominated by military combat and science-fiction settings. However, some of the best fantasy FPS games replace conventional firearms with magical weapons, while others take the familiar mechanics of games like DOOM and put them to work against creatures that would be more at home in a fantasy RPG. And while there aren’t nearly as many of these games as there are conventional shooters, the best ones offer a surprisingly satisfying combination of fantasy and FPS gameplay.

For this ranking, I’m focusing on fantasy-inspired FPS games available on PS5, prioritizing those with particularly strong combat mechanics and critical or player reception. Some are more traditional fantasy experiences than others, but all seven have something that sets them apart from the typical first-person shooter.

A Rhythm-Based FPS That Turns Fighting Demons Into Heavy Metal

I don’t think there are many FPS games quite like Metal: Hellsinger, especially considering that its entire combat system revolves around shooting enemies to the beat of a heavy metal soundtrack. Players control the Unknown, a part-human, part-demon protagonist fighting through the different realms of Hell in pursuit of the Red Judge, with everything from firing weapons to dodging attacks becoming more effective when performed in time with the music. The better players maintain that rhythm, the more damage they deal, and the soundtrack gradually becomes more intense as their Fury multiplier increases.

It’s a pretty unusual approach to FPS combat, but one that works surprisingly well, particularly once players get comfortable enough with the rhythm system to stop thinking about every individual attack. The PS5 version earned a respectable 78 on Metacritic, although its relatively short campaign and repetitive level design have prevented it from receiving universal praise. Still, I think there’s something worth appreciating about a shooter that makes listening to the soundtrack almost as important as aiming at whatever demonic creature happens to be standing in front of you.

6

Ziggurat 2

Magical Combat Makes Every Dungeon Feel Like an Arena

If the idea of playing a fantasy FPS appeals to you more than another conventional shooter, Ziggurat 2 is probably one of the most straightforward examples available on PS5. Developed by Milkstone Studios, the game puts players in control of powerful magic users who venture into dangerous, randomly generated dungeons, fighting enemies using an assortment of wands, staffs, spells, and other magical weapons. Despite its fantasy setting, though, the combat is much closer to a traditional arena shooter than an RPG, with constant movement and quick reflexes being essential to surviving its increasingly chaotic encounters.

What I particularly like about Ziggurat 2‘s approach is how effortlessly it encourages players to experiment with different combinations of weapons and abilities thanks to its roguelite structure. Players can also return to the Citadel between missions to upgrade their equipment and recruit additional characters, giving them a reason to continue playing even after an unsuccessful run. It hasn’t received nearly as much professional review coverage as some of the other games on this list, but its 4.67/5 PlayStation Store rating suggests players have been pretty happy with what Milkstone accomplished here.

5

Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands

Borderlands Gunplay Meets a Full-Blown Fantasy Adventure

I’ve always thought Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands had one of the more interesting premises for a Borderlands spin-off, especially considering how naturally the franchise’s over-the-top weapons and combat fit into a fantasy setting. Rather than taking place on another hostile planet, the game unfolds inside a tabletop adventure controlled by Tiny Tina, with players creating their own Fatemaker and fighting through a world filled with dragons and other mythical creatures. Of course, this is still Borderlands at its core, so players will spend most of their time collecting increasingly powerful firearms and shooting enemies, although magical spells and character abilities provide some welcome alternatives.

The game’s six character classes also make its fantasy setting more than a cosmetic change, particularly once players unlock the ability to combine two classes and begin experimenting with different builds. There’s quite a bit of freedom to approach combat however players prefer, and I like how the spellcasting system complements the familiar looter-shooter formula without completely replacing its gunplay. Honestly, while the game can become repetitive, I never fully understood the hate that it received, as it was not only a bold move by Gearbox, but like any traditional Borderlands game, it can be immensely fun. Ultimately, I think Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands is one of the better examples of how a traditional fantasy adventure can work within an established FPS formula.

4

Wizordum

A Modern Fantasy Shooter With Some Serious Old-School Inspiration

For anyone who grew up playing the original DOOM or other classic shooters from the 1990s, Wizordum should look pretty familiar, even if its magical setting is considerably different from the games that inspired it. Players assume the role of a mage attempting to stop the forces of Chaos after the Ancient Seal of Terrabruma is broken, eventually traveling through dangerous environments filled with monsters and hidden secrets. The gameplay is deliberately reminiscent of Heretic and Hexen, with magical weapons replacing traditional firearms and sprawling levels requiring players to solve puzzles before they can progress.

What makes Wizordum especially interesting is how much emphasis it puts on exploration, with plenty of hidden passages and rewards waiting for players who are willing to check every nook and cranny. There’s also a strong focus on completing stages efficiently, with additional challenges and online leaderboards giving more experienced players reasons to master their layouts. Digital Chumps praised the PS5 version for successfully combining old-school shooting with modern improvements, and I think that’s a pretty convincing reason to consider it one of the best fantasy FPS games currently available on the console.

3

DOOM: The Dark Ages

Medieval Fantasy Gives DOOM One of Its Most Brutal Adventures Yet

I don’t think anyone was particularly surprised when id Software announced another DOOM game, but DOOM: The Dark Ages taking the franchise in a much more medieval direction was certainly an interesting choice. Rather than emphasizing the fast movement and acrobatics of DOOM Eternal, the prequel encourages players to fight more aggressively from the ground, using devastating firearms alongside the new Shield Saw to survive enormous battles against Hell’s demonic armies. Its environments also lean heavily into dark fantasy, with ruined castles and medieval-inspired battlefields giving the game a very different atmosphere from the franchise’s more familiar science-fiction settings.

The Shield Saw is probably the most important addition, allowing players to block incoming attacks, parry certain projectiles, and throw the shield at enemies before following up with their firearms. There’s even a section of the game where players can pilot an enormous mech, while another allows them to ride a mechanical dragon, although the FPS combat remains the main attraction. DOOM: The Dark Ages earned an 83 Metascore on PS5, and I think its combination of medieval fantasy and the series’ signature brutality makes it one of the more distinctive modern shooters available on the platform.

2

Quake

One of the Greatest Dark Fantasy Shooters Ever Made

It’s difficult to discuss the greatest fantasy FPS games without mentioning Quake, especially considering how much influence the original 1996 release had on the genre. Unlike Quake 2, which shifted toward a more conventional science-fiction setting, the original game combines gothic architecture with Lovecraftian creatures and other supernatural enemies, sending players through an assortment of nightmarish dimensions in search of four magical runes. And despite being nearly 30 years old, its combat remains remarkably satisfying, with weapons like the Rocket Launcher and Lightning Gun complementing the game’s fast movement and intricate level design.

The enhanced version available on PS5 also gives players considerably more content than the original release, including its expansions and several campaigns developed by MachineGames. In fact, to celebrate Quake‘s 30th anniversary in August 2026, MachineGames released Dawn of the Machine, a free 19-map campaign featuring new enemy variants and weapons alongside a time-looping progression system. It’s pretty impressive that Quake is still receiving substantial new content three decades after its original release, but considering how well its combat and atmosphere have aged, I can understand why developers keep finding reasons to revisit it.

1

Heretic + Hexen

Two Fantasy FPS Classics That Still Have Plenty to Offer

As much as I appreciate modern shooters that experiment with fantasy settings, I think Heretic + Hexen deserves the top spot for how effectively its two games demonstrate what makes the combination work in the first place. Originally released in 1994 and 1995, respectively, Heretic and Hexen took the foundations established by DOOM and introduced magical weaponry, fantasy monsters, and environments that were much closer to traditional dungeon crawlers than military shooters. Heretic puts players in control of a spellcasting protagonist equipped with weapons like the Ethereal Crossbow and Dragon Claw, while Hexen expands the formula with three playable classes, each offering different weapons and abilities.

What’s particularly impressive about the 2025 enhanced collection is how much care went into preserving those original experiences while making them considerably more approachable on modern hardware. Alongside the original games and their expansions, the collection includes two newly developed episodes, Heretic: Faith Renewed and Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur, as well as improved controls and optional changes to some of the more frustrating aspects of the original level design. Push Square awarded the PS5 release an 8/10, and with a 4.83/5 PlayStation Store rating, it’s clear these games still have a pretty enthusiastic audience. Considering how much they helped establish fantasy as a setting for first-person shooters, I think having both games available together in such a substantial package makes Heretic + Hexen an easy choice for number one.