Military (also known as Military Fiction) serves as the subgenre of Science-Fiction that introduces the use of sci-fi technology, vehicles and weapons for military purpose. In these games, the players step into the shoes of the protagonist, a member of a military organization involved in several activities, appearing in out space, planets or space stations. The player needs to participate in detailed conflict against another territory for resources, security threads, and peace. The player uses the military equipment, vehicles, weapons, gears, and other things in these games. These games employs both First-person and the third-person perspectives to explore the environment. Most of the military games focus on dangerous war such as Cold War, World War, World War I, and World War II. Some of Military-themed games take place in future where players can use advanced weapons and battle against the alien and other unknown creatures. Player equips with equipment, a set of weapons and gear which he can use to kill enemies. The games with Military-themed offers mission-based gameplay where players complete objectives of each mission to advance through the story. Military games deal with large-scale space, land and air battles with futuristic weapons.

23 Best Military Games for PS3

#1 Time Crisis 4

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Time Crisis 4 is a mix of Rail Shooter and First-person elements released by Nex Entertainment for PlayStation. The game supports both Single and Multiplayer modes and is the 4th game in the series of Time Crises released by Namco. It takes place in the fictional city called California, where two intelligence units such as the paramilitary V.S.S.E and the US military learn about an insect-like weapon launched by the terrorists. The military forces selected the special soldiers to complete the secret missions. You are one of them and your ultimate task is to navigate the environment from first-person, slaughter enemies, find the weapons and destroy them before it’s too late. Your character equips with primary weapons that he can use to defend himself from enemy attack and shoot at enemy to kill. Accomplish a set of missions, earn experience points and save the world from massive devastation. It contains a variety of levels consists of three difficulty settings such as Easy, Medium and Hard. Time Crisis 4 offers core features, smooth gameplay, brilliant sounds, detailed environment and more. Give it a chance and you’ll really enjoy it.

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#2 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2

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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is an Action-Adventure, Military-based, First-person Shooter, Single and Multiplayer video game created by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It is the sixth entry in the series of Call of Duty and the direct sequel to Modern Warfare. The game revolves around the Task Force 141, controlled by the United States Army Rangers and the Captain Soap Mac Tavish as they attempt to take over Vladimir Makarov, who is the leader of Russian party. There are different protagonists such as Gary Roach, James Ramirez, Army Rangers, and more. Select your character and dive into the fictional world where you have to fight against enemies using a variety of military weapons and defeat them to earn experience. Your character can perform various actions like crouch, sprint, lay prone, jump, and more. You can use stealth element to avoid enemy attack. Explore the massive environment from the first-person perspective, and collect power-ups to maintain your health bar. There are different modes such as Multiplayer, Spec Ops, Campaign and more. In Single-player Campaign, you must navigate the environment and have to complete eighteen levels to progress through the game. With enhanced mechanics, addictive gameplay, and superb mechanics with smooth controls Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 is the best game to play and enjoy.

#3 Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six

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Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six is a 1998 Tactical Shooter, Single-player and Multiplayer video game published and developed by Red Storm Entertainment for multiple platforms. It is the first title in the series of Rainbow Six and focuses on tactics and stealth elements more than on exploring the fictional environment, and use weapons. In the game, the player assumes the protagonist’s role, who is a soldier and his primary task is to navigate the world to battle against terrorist and kill them to rescue the innocents. The game features a variety of challenging missions, and each mission has a set of objectives to accomplish. During the gameplay, the player will receive points for complete each objective and can use these points to unlock upgrades and more. There are advanced weapons available, and the player uses during the battle to take down terrorist and hostages. In the starts of each mission, the player is instructed the mission, and then allow him to select his playable characters to be involved in the tasks, select the weapons, and more. The player explores the environment from both First-person and the third-person perspective and can use the map to see his location. With addictive gameplay, smooth graphics, and brilliant mechanics, Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six is the best shooting game to play.

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#4 Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

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Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a Military-themed, First-person Shooter, Single and Multiplayer video game created by Infinity Ward and published by Activision. It is the 4th title in the series of Call of Duty and takes place in the World War II settings. The story starts in the year 2011, where a leader has executed the unnamed country’s president in the Middle East, and the movement of ultranationalist ignites the civil war in Russia. The conflict takes place in different locations such as the Middle East, Russia, Azerbaijan, and more. The multiplayer campaign introduces various game features and consists of the leveling system that enables the player to unlock further weapons, attachments, etc. to advance to the match. There are six playable characters, and the player can select one of them to get into the world where he has accomplished a variety of missions, in which he must kill enemies, save innocents and more. The player as the soldier has equipped with lots of weapons like a rifle, pistol, grenades, etc. that he can use to kill enemies and also can use melee combat. With improved mechanics, gameplay, graphics and soundtracks, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is the best game to play and enjoy for those players who love playing military-based video games.

#5 Killzone 3

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Killzone 3 is a First-person Shooter (FPS), Single and Multiplayer video game created by Guerrilla Games. It is the four entry in the series of Killzone. The game offers an exciting story, in which Viasri is slaughtered by ISA forces controlled by the Helghan first army. The commanders of ISA order to withdraw and leave its thousands of soldiers to die in the fictional world known as Helghan. The game casts you in the role of the protagonist and lets you join forces and locate a way out. Explore the hunting environment, fight against foes using different weapons, collect power-ups and enhance your abilities. You can play the game from the first-person perspective and can use a massive range of weapons. It offers the similar gameplay like its previous entries. The environment comprises a lethal jungle, wastelands, space and more. Multiplayer mode consists of three different modes such as Warzone, Operations, and Guerilla Warfare. It has a set of levels divided into different missions and objectives. With excellent controls, brilliant mechanics, addictive gameplay, and a superb story, Killzone 3 is the best game to play and enjoy.

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#6 Battlefield 3

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Battlefield 3 is an Action and FPS video game for Hardcore Players. It is the 11th entry in the long-running series of Battlefield. The game supports both Single and Multiplayer Modes and takes place in the fictional locations such as New York City, Iran and more. The player can get into the role of the several military roles such as M1A2 Abrams Tank Operator, F-18 weapon system Officer, a U.S. Marine, etc. It combines the elements of arms battle across co-operative and introduces several elements such as Prone Position, Fighter Jets and more. It has a series of challenging missions filled with difficult tasks, powerful foes and more. The story of the game focuses on Dimitri Mayakovsky and Sergeant Henry Blackburn. Select your character and best loadout for him and jump into the game world where can explore different locations, accomplish a variety of missions by defeating enemies, and earn experience points to unlock further weapons, missions, and targets. You can play solo in Single-player campaign or can play with friends in Multiplayer and Co-op mode. There are several modes such Capture the Flag, Team-Deathmatch, Deathmatch, Conquest, Squad Rush, Rush and more. With enhanced mechanics, stunning graphic details, exciting story, and brilliant controls, Battlefield 3 is the wonderful game to play and enjoy.

#7 The Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel

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The Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel is a brilliant Action-Adventure and Third Person Shooter video game. The game tells the story of two T.W.O (Tactical Worldwide Operations) Operatives named as Alpha and Bravo. Their duty is to save the hostages and neutralize the enemies and complete the operation by simply destroying every enemy post in the vicinity. Alpha, Bravo, Fiona and Salem are the main characters of the game and you’ll notice quite engaging nature of the game because of its militaristic nature and quite thrilling environment. The Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel offers brilliant visuals, immersive game-play and a lot of other great things to enjoy. Do give it a try. The Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel is a fun playing.

#8 Spec Ops: The Line

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Spec Ops: The Line is a Military themed Tactical and Third Person Shooter video game developed by Yager Development and published by 2k games for Microsoft Windows, Mac OS X, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 gaming consoles. The story of the game follows the protagonist Captain Martin Walker who goes to the catastrophic Dubai to investigate about the dead American soldiers. This is the point when the mission changes and Walker along with his Elite Delta Force team starts searching for the survivors and engages into battle with the terrorists who kidnapped and killed the soldiers. The game lets you lead your team and engage in battles in a war like environment using state of the art weapons like futuristic rifles, machine guns, grenade launchers etc. To eliminate the enemies and free the hostages. Spec Ops: The Line offers four different game endings and allows you to mold the events and happenings and end the game with an ending you want. Spec Ops: The Line is a great Tactical Third-person Shooter video game, and you will definitely like playing it.

#9 Helldivers

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Helldivers is a Top-down Shooter, Single-player, and Multiplayer video game with Shoot ‘em up elements developed by Arrowed Game Studios and published by Sony Computer Entertainment. The game takes the inspiration from military-themed sci-fi games such as Starship Troopers and Aliens. The environment of the game takes place in the dystopian Universe known as Helldivers, controlled by a managed democracy. In the game, you as the protagonist must learn about the coordination your actions during chaotic combat, to avoid friendly-fire casualties and to complete the task. It offers procedurally generated universe where the team of you must fight against three different enemy species to survive. There are randomly generated missions available where you must complete a series of objectives to progress. Explore the environment from a top-down perspective and use a variety of weapons to take down enemies. With addictive gameplay, superb mechanics, and incredible graphics, Helldivers is the best game to play.

#10 Far Cry 2

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Far Cry 2 is an Action-Adventure, First-person Shooter, Single-player and Multiplayer video game created by Ubisoft Montreal. It is the second title in the series of Far Cry, followed by Far Cry 3, released in 2013. The game introduces entirely new setting and characters, and features an exciting gameplay, enabling the player to navigate African landscapes freely contains jungles, deserts, and savannas. It takes place in the modern-day and set during the civil line in Central Africa. It puts the player in the role of the mercenary and embarks on a journey to find and assassinate The Jackal, who is an arms dealer. It offers a unique open-ended experience and lets the player ally more than one faction to progress through the story and complete a variety of missions to earn points. In the game, the player explores the world either on foot or by vehicles (boats, trucks, cars and hang gliders). Battle Rifles, Machine Pistols, Rocket Launchers, Light Machine Gun, etc. are prominent arms in the game. With exciting gameplay, challenging missions, and cool features, Far Cry 2 is the best game to enjoy.

#11 Turning Point: Fall of Liberty

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Turning Point: Fall of Liberty developed by Spark Unlimited and published by Codemasters is an Action-Adventure, First-person Shooter, Single and Multiplayer video game for PlayStation. The game offers the alternative history, in which Winston Churchill dies, eight years before the beginning of WWII where the game takes place. The player can get into the role of the protagonist named as Dan Carson, who is a construction worker in New York and has no relation to the Military. Unlike other war games, the primary aim of the player isn’t to assist the allies to win the battle but merely survive as long as possible in a war environment as a resistance fighter against enemies known as Nazi Germany. It has both Single and Multiplayer modes. The player fights against enemies using military weapons in the detailed environment to fulfill his missions. The game rewards the player with points as he accomplishes a task. Compete against other players in Multiplayer mode and engage himself in shooting gameplay experience. Turning Point: Fall of Liberty offers prominent gameplay with smooth controls.

#12 Call of Duty 3

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Call of Duty 3 is a First-person Shooter, Single and Multiplayer video game created by Treyarch and published by Activision. It is the 3rd main entry in the marvelous series of Call of Duty game and the second game released b7y Treyarch. It has four different campaign such as American, British, Canadian, and Polish. In Single-player mode, the four different campaign pushed into the fictional Village of Chambois called Falaise Gap. To get into the world, the player needs to choose his campaign and set out himself to accomplishing a variety of missions. It offers an open world environment and allows the player to navigate from the first-person perspective and fulfill missions that contain different action sequences, and the player has to input his command such as arming a bomb, fighting against enemies and more. Call of Duty 3 offers prominent features such as Battle Actions, The Power of Next-Gen, Branching Mission Paths, Team-based Multiple and more. Call of Duty 3 is the best game as compared to other FPS games.

#13 Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction

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Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction is an Action-Adventure, and Shooting video game created Pandemic Studios and published by LucasArts. The game has Single-player mode and combines the Open World, Third-person Perspective and Stealth elements and takes place during a fictional military action in North Korea. The player assumes the role one of the three mercenaries and his ultimate task is to complete contracts to earn profit for his counter and prevent a nuclear war. It offers open world sandbox environment, where the player picks up a variety of challenging missions, gather items, accomplish side task and drive multiple vehicles. It has five different factions such as South Korea, North Korea, the Allied Nations, the Russia Mafia, and China. Before entering the world, the player needs to choose his faction and each faction has a varied tasks to complete. Navigate the world from the third-person perspective and complete several missions to earn points that he can use to unlock weapons, upgrades and other equipment. Mercenaries: Playground of Destruction is the best game as compared to other Shooting games.

#14 Conflict: Vietnam

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Conflict: Vietnam developed by Pivotal Games and published by Sci Games is a Tactical Shooter, Single and Multiplayer video game for multiple platforms. The game selects you for the role of the soldier and set out you on an epic missions, in which you must explore the environment, show off your abilities and take down enemies. The game takes place in the historical event, revolving around Vietnam War. It is the third title in the series of Conflict video game and offers enhanced mechanics, gameplay, jungle-based environment and controls. In Single-player campaign, you must complete a variety of missions by killing numerous enemies using a variety of weapons while in Multiplayer mode, you plays with your friends and controls up to four member squad to encounter enemies. The game uses third-person perspective during exploration and uses first-person element during battle against enemies. A map is featured on the right top corner of the screen to display your and enemy location. Conflict: Vietnam is wonderful game for First-person Shooter lovers.

#15 Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is a Tactical, First-person Shooter, Single and Multiplayer video game with Military-based, Stealth ad Action elements developed by City Interactive. It is the sequel to Sniper: Ghost Warrior video game and offers enhanced mechanics, visuals, and gameplay. The game begins with you controlling the protagonist named as Captain Cole Anderson in U.S. Marine, in the Philippines with a Special agent of CIA named Diaz making the way to destroy Russia. It takes place in the fictional world and focuses on shooting gameplay. You must control your character in the breathtaking environments and efforts to fulfill your ultimate missions to gain experience. The game rewards you with points as you complete an objective and can use these points to upgrade your arsenal of weapons. Explore the world from the first-person perspective and dominate the world to save your world. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 offers prominent features such as Realistic World, fantastic Shooting Mechanics, Enhance Enemy AI, Difficulty Levels, New Gear and more. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 is the best game as compared to other Tactical Shooting Games.

#16 Battlefield 1943

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Battlefield 1943 is an Action-Adventure, Open World, First-person Shooter, and Multiplayer video game created by EA Dice and published by Electronic Arts. The game focuses on World War II and offers Massively Multiplayer Online elements. It takes place in the Pacific Theater of Operation and centers on two different factions such as the Imperial Japanese Navy (IJN) and the United States Marine Corps with up to twenty-four playable characters. There are three different maps available such as Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima, and Wake Island. The game allows the player to select his character and dive into the world where he has to fight against enemies using an arsenal of weapons and take down them. An additional Coral Sea map will be unlocked, as the player kills forty-three million enemies. The game offers the similar gameplay to Battlefield Heroes and introduces a variety of vehicles such as tank, airplane, speedboat and more. There are a variety of missions, and each mission needs a completion of certain objectives to progress. With enhanced mechanics, addictive gameplay, and brilliant controls, Battlefield 1943 is the best game to play and enjoy.

#17 Medal of Honor: Airborne

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Medal of Honor: Airborne is a Military-based, First-person Shooter, Single and Multiplayer video game created by EA Los Angeles and published by Electronic Arts. It is the eleventh entry in the marvelous series of Medal of Honor game and takes place in the Europe centers on WWII. In Single-player campaign, the player assumes the role of the protagonist named as Boyd Travers, who is a paratrooper in the United States 82nd Airborne Division. Missions are divided into different locations including Italy, Netherlands, France, Germany and more. The story of the game begins with a traveling mission takes place in North Africa, and puts the player to the initial mission (Operation Husky), set in Adanti (the Italian village). The player needs to navigate the world from first-person, battle against enemies and kill them all to fulfill your goals. Earn experience points and use them to upgrade the military weapons and enhance the abilities of the protagonist. Open Battlefields, Vertical Combat, Upgrades, Smart AI, etc. are the core features of the game. Try it out.

#18 BlackSite: Area 51

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BlackSite: Area 51 is an Action-Adventure, First-person Shooter, Single and Multiplayer video game developed by Midway Austin and published by Midway Games. The game uses regenerating health system, and the player can absorb a heavy amount of gunfire before dying. It takes place in the fictional world filled with enemies and offers an open environment to navigate freely. There are up to six weapons category available to use, and the player can take on the role of the protagonist to fulfill his objectives and missions. The game starts with Captain Aeran Pierce and his team being sent to Iraq to investigate a nuclear weapon. An elite team accompanies the Captain and his team by Doctor Noa Weis. There are a variety of levels, and each level needs a completion of the certain goals. The player must explore the environment from the first-person perspective, interact with objects and NPCs and kill enemies using weapons while collecting power-ups to enhance abilities. With improved graphics, brilliant story, and excellent mechanics, BlackSite: Area 51 is the best game as compared to other FPS games. Try it out.

#19 Tom Clancy’s HAWX

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Tom Clancy’s HAWX is a Single and Multiplayer Combat Flight Simulation developed and published by Ubisoft. The game takes place during the Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter 2’s time and is set in the future. According to the story, the private military companies have replaced by government military in several countries. You can assumes the role of the protagonist named as David Crenshaw, who is an elite ex-United States Air Force pilot. There are fifty aircraft available and you can select one of them to take over enemies and destroy them. Your aircraft equips with deadly weapons like rocket launcher, missiles and machinegun. The game offers real-world locations and introduces a variety of missions. Each mission needs a completion of certain objectives. It rewards the player with experience points that can be used to unlock further content in the game like aircraft, weapons and more. The player can navigate the world with friends against AI-characters in co-op mode. With realistic aircraft, addictive gameplay, impressive graphics, etc. Tom Clancy’s HAWX is the best game to play and enjoy.

#20 Brothers in Arms

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Brothers in Arms is a War-based, First-person Shooter, Tactical, Action and Adventure video game series developed by Gearbox Software and published by Ubisoft. The game takes place against the backdrop of the Europe’s liberation. It casts you in the role of the protagonist, who is a brave soldier and set out you on an epic adventure to fight against other soldiers around the globe and protect your nation. You have complete a series of missions in the Single-player campaign and can compete against other players in Multiplayer mode for the highest points. It has two different modes such as Free for All and Team Deathmatch. It offers quiet and realistic environment populated with enemies and more. You can use different military weapons during gameplay and can upgrade them using your points. The series contains several games including Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30, Brothers in Arms: Earned in Blood, Brothers in Arms: D-Day, and more. With most prominent features, incredible gameplay, nice environment, and brilliant mechanics, Brothers in Arms is the best game to play and enjoy.

#21 Syndicate Wars

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Syndicate Wars is a Real-time Tactics, Single and Multiplayer video game developed by Bullfrog Productions and published by Electronic Arts. The game centers on the events in Syndicate takes place ninety-five years later. In the beginning, the player can assume the role of the protagonist who is a Syndicate with unique powers and his ultimate task is to control the world through a combination of economic strength and military. It uses an isometric view to manipulate the environment, and the primary mission of the player is to command a group with the simple instruction to assume their positions, attack NPCs, gather valuables, and progress through the game. The player has to lead his team on the battlefield and compete against enemies to expand his units further and further. The game rewards with points as he accomplishes an objective. It has over thirty-eight missions that the player has to complete at any cost. With prominent features, brilliant mechanics, attractive visuals, Syndicate Wars is the best game to play and enjoy.

#22 Ace Combat: Assault Horizon

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Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is a Military-based, Action, Combat and Flight Simulation developed by Namco and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. It is the marvelous entry in the series of flight simulation named Ace Combat. The game introduces new major features known as CRA (Close-Range Assault) which goal to enhance and bring the action closer to the gamer without the feeling of Shooting seen in mostly flight simulation. It takes place in 2015-2016 and is set in different locations around the world including Middle East, East Africa, and the United States. To get into the game world, you must select your fighter jet and start a battle against foes. Complete a series of missions and earn experience points. Crush the enemies using missiles, rocket launcher and other weapons and show off your fighting skills. Play against other players in co-op mode, fight against each other to score the highest points and win rewards. It includes the B-1 and B-2 Strategic Bombers and Black Hawk Coopers and others. Equip your fighter jet or aircraft with devastating weapons and dominate the world. Ace Combat: Assault Horizon includes core features such as Realistic Environment, new Aircraft to Pilot, Close Range Assault System, and more. Ace Combat: Assault Horizon is the best game to play and enjoy.

#23 Operation Flashpoint

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Operation Flashpoint is a series of Military-themed, Tactical Shooter, and Simulation created by Bohemia Interactive and published by Codemasters. The series takes place in the fictional locations around the globe and revolving around the conflict between superpowers. The game puts you in the role of the protagonist and allows you explore the detailed environment, use various weapons, complete a series of missions and immerse yourself in FPS experience. It features massive maps where you can see the surrounding area, enemy, and your location. Follow the map, interact with NPCs and dominate the world by hitting villains. The game rewards you with experience points as you level up and you can use your points to unlock upgrades, new missions, and more. Play solo in Single-player campaign and can also in with friends in Multiplayer mode. Complete different objectives and progress in the game. Operation Flashpoint series comprises on various games such as Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising, Operation Flashpoint: Red River, and more. Operation Flashpoint offers core features such as Open Environment, different Weapons, Multiple Vehicles to use, and more. Try it out, and it’ll amuse you.