17 Amazing PlayStation 4 War Games

War has been heavily depicted within media for decades, from blockbuster films to video games. Consumers are always interested in an over-the-top war story, and over the years we’ve seen some incredible titles released into the market based on this horrific fact of life. Check out our list of the best PlayStation 4 war games below, and if we missed your favorite, let us know.

#17 Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S Switch
Release Date: May 23, 2023

If you’re a fan of this franchise, you’ll know that each entry has its own kind of feel and style. In the case of Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun, you’ll find yourself playing as a Space Marine, which is a popular thing to do nowadays, but the world itself will be styled after the games of the past. In this case, the 90s, when certain “boomer shooters” were at their peak.

The game pays tribute to that by enveloping you in a violent first-person shooter campaign that has you trying to save the universe from numerous threats and dangers! From the sound design to the pixel graphics, this will feel like a blast from the past in modern times.

#16 Sniper Elite 5

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: May 26, 2022

To be a sniper isn’t just about firing a gun from a long distance. It’s about reading the terrain and the conditions to make the perfect shot. They are one of the people armies count on to make the tough shots and take out the toughest foes.

In Sniper Elite 5, you’ll play Karl Fairburne near the end of World War II. He was sent to join the French Resistance to help weaken the German forces.

But when they learn of a new devastating plan by their enemies, all bets are off, and they must pick off the key members to ensure this plan never sees the light of day!

#15 Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: October 25, 2022

When it comes to medieval times, many sought power for themselves to reign over all others. In Mount & Blade 2: Bannerlord, it’s your turn to rise and claim power. But not for you. Instead, you wish to raise up your clan to be one of the most powerful and respected in the realm.

An intense journey awaits you. However, it’ll be a journey that is shaped by your hand. How you take to the path will determine your fate and the fate of your clan. Will you use violence to conquer? Or will you seek another path to ensure your clan’s status?

#14 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

Developers: Infinity Ward / Beenox Inc.
Publisher: Activision Blizzard
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release date: October 28, 2023

Are you ready to load up for a new adventure? Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II gives you another taste of modern warfare while letting you have a blast with friends and enemies online.

The multiplayer is easily the biggest reason to get the game. The dev team worked hard to deliver a balanced yet fresh experience so that people would keep playing. We think they’ve succeeded based on the game sales and the hours put into the title since launch.

But don’t shrug off the single-player mode. It’s got depth that you might be surprised at. Either way, the game is fun, and you’ll enjoy it for quite a while after you start.

#13 Enlisted

• Developer: Darkflow Software
• Publisher: Gaijin Entertainment
• Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
• Release Date: March 2021

This World War II shooter prides itself on its squad system, which sets it apart from others in the genre. The player is able to control one soldier at a time, meanwhile giving orders to the remainder of the AI squad. If things go south, you’re able to swap to any living squadmate at any time. This system goes beyond simple orders, as you’re able to kit them out with gear and train them before beginning an excursion. This concept of becoming the sole squad commander won’t be found anywhere else on this list.

#12 Call of Duty: Vanguard

• Developer: Sledgehammer Games
• Publisher: Activision
• Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, Xbox One, PC
• Release: September 2021

Call of Duty: Vanguard may not have been the most popular entry in recent memory, but it’s still a solid distraction for those that want instant gratification. Running on the Infinity Ward 8.0 Engine, its gunplay and animations pack the same punch as 2019’s Modern Warfare. The game features a 120 FPS mode, which is an advantage it has over Modern Warfare for console players.

#11 Sniper Ghost Warrior Contracts 2

• Developer: CI Games
• Publisher: CI Games
• Platforms: PS4, PS4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Xbox Series S, PC
• Release: June 2021

Maybe traditional shooting is getting tiring. If that’s the case, Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts 2 might be more up your alley. Unlike everything else on this list, it revolved around stealth-driven gameplay through the use of a sniper as your main asset. True to its name, the act of sniping is fully fleshed out with elements such as bullet drop and wind direction having an impact on your gameplay. Check it out if you’re in the market for a slower-paced, single-player game.

#10 Kingdom Come Deliverance

• Developer: Warhorse Studios
• Publisher: Warhorse Studios, Deep Silver
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XB1
• Release: 2018
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Despite the large number of bugs crippling the game at launch, Kingdom Come: Deliverance has since risen from the ashes. Set in the year 1403, the title prides itself on its uncompromising realism and attention to detail, featuring period-accurate weapons and combat techniques. Players must build their reputation through their deeds while maintaining their health through a needs system, requiring sleep and a proper diet to stay healthy. Combat is varied and players will need to choose which weapon works best for which situation. It may not be a hack and slash title, but wielding a sword in a game as immersive Kingdom Come will make you feel like you’re LARPing (in the best way).

#9 Valiant Hearts: The Great War

• Developer: Ubisoft Montpellier
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS4, X360, XBO
• Release: June 24, 2014

This 2014 puzzler was developed by Ubisoft and is set during World War I. Valiant Hearts: The Great War follows four characters who must help a young German soldier find his love. The story is one of survival, sacrifice, and friendship, and gameplay involves solving various puzzles by interacting with objects and people. Additionally, a dog named Walt accompanies the characters and helps solve the puzzles as well. This is a great title for those interested in war games and puzzles!

#8 Call of Duty: Warzone / Modern Warfare

• Developer: Infinity Ward, Raven Software
• Publisher: Activision
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
• Release: March 10, 2020
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As far as war games go, the Call of Duty franchise is perhaps the most popular in the genre, and for good reason. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is a first-person shooter and the fourth main entry in the series. The game breaks away from the WWII setting in the previous games and is instead set in modern times. The story takes place in 2011after a world leader executes the president of another nation. The game is seen from the perspective of US Marine Forces and a British SAS commando. Locations such as the UK, the Middle East, Azerbaijan, Russia, and Ukraine can all be seen in the game.

Call of Duty: Warzone remains one of the most popular battle royale games in a crowded market for a reason. At the end of the day, it features the signature Call of Duty gunplay along with a live service model that works. Over the years, it has had plenty of additional content through reworked maps, new maps, wacky events, and collaborations including the Godzilla vs Kong event. With so much support, which will continue even after Warzone 2.0, it’s worth giving a try.

#7 Sudden Strike 4

• Developer: Kite Games
• Publisher: Kalypso Media
• Platforms: PC, PS4
• Release: August 11, 2017

Sudden Strike is back with a fourth installment which introduces bigger battlefields, more units, better graphics, new scenarios, and legendary commanders. The fourth installment was originally considered to be a reboot of the franchise, but Sudden Strike 4 has since been confirmed to be another installment of the Sudden Strike series.

Players will complete three extensive campaigns that will take place on various battlefields of World War II. No matter what faction is under your command, players will be able to control over a hundred different units in battle along with the ability to choose from one of nine individual commanders such as George Patton or Bernard Montgomery.

#6 Far Cry 5

• Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Release: Feb 27, 2018
• Platforms: PS4, XBO, PC
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Far Cry 5 is the fifth installment in the Far Cry series and is based in a fictional area of Montana known as Hope County. This is an open-world environment in which players can explore freely on foot or in one of the game’s varieties of vehicles. In Hope County, you’ll explore different regions that are based on the real-life areas of southwestern Montana. The game also features a range of environmental activities that players can immerse themselves in outside of the main storyline. Take some time to go fishing or hunting, craft some materials, or even use your wingsuit and glide across Hope County for an aerial view.

#5 This War of Mine

• Developer: 11 Bit Studios
• Publisher: 11 Bit Studios
• Platforms: PC, iOS, Android, PS4, XBO
• Release: November 14, 2014

This War of Mine is a very different game compared to the other titles on this list. In this game, players control a group of survivors caught in a city under siege. When we think of war games, we’re usually in the perspective of a soldier going into battle against evil forces. In this game, players are not soldiers, but everyday individuals who are attempting to survive the harsh realities of wartime.

Players will find that it’s too dangerous to leave their building during the day. This means going out at night to find resources. Overall, you’re attempting to keep your group alive and well, but you’ll soon find out that there will be some extremely difficult decisions that you’ll have to make. Morals will be put in question as you seek out goods and keep those in your care safe.

#4 Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

• Developer: MachineGames
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO, NS
• Release: October 27, 2017
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Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus was a title that saw a port over to the Nintendo Switch about a year after its initial release. The story follows protagonist William ‘BJ’ Blazkowicz through a Nazi-controlled America as he searches for resistance leaders to assist him in the fight. The story was popular enough to garner enough love for a co-op sequel to be made featuring BJ’s twin daughters, Jessie and Zofia. New Colossus didn’t receive the greatest praise when it was put on Switch but we can all agree that it’s still an incredible story.

#3 Nier: Automata

• Developer: PlatinumGames
• Publisher: Square Enix
• Platforms: PS4, PC
• Release: March 7, 2017
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PlatinumGames developed NieR: Automata as a sequel to 2010’s Nier. The game is set during a proxy war between alien-created machines and human-crafted androids, and this particular game requires multiple playthroughs in order for players to unlock key story elements and progress through the game. NieR: Automata combines role-playing with hack-and-slash action, as well as elements of the shoot ’em up genre. The game has been praised for its story, gameplay, and music, and is a fantastic addition to your Xbox One library.

#2 Battlefield 1

• Developer: EA DICE
• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
• Release: October 21, 2016
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While Battlefield 2042 is doing less than great, Battlefield 1 is a good old-fashioned WW1 shooter. Historical accuracy is firmly in the rear-view mirror here, with the focus more on glorious spectacle both in the campaign and multiplayer modes. The story takes you on a world tour across France, Italy, the Middle East, and more, all with fully destructible maps. Multiplayer also boasts 64-player matches, massive vehicles, and Operations mode for rounds across multiple maps to push or defend the frontline.

#1 Call of Duty: Black Ops – Cold War

• Developer: Treyarch, Raven Software
• Publisher: Activision
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, XSX/S
• Release: November 13, 2020
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As the name suggests, Call of Duty: Black Ops – Cold War is set during the Cold War in the 1980s. Players will be going through different iconic locations and fighting to keep their country safe from a devastating attack. After the previous Black Ops installment was released as a multiplayer-only installment, Call of Duty: Black Ops – Cold War makes a return to the traditional Call of Duty franchise with a single-player campaign along with various multiplayer game modes. Fans of the Black Ops series will see some familiar faces return as they attempt to track down a Soviet spy.

The storyline for the campaign is interesting with a plethora of action-packed moments to even some pretty incredible set pieces. We won’t spoil anything here, but those picking up the game purely for the multiplayer experience would be missing out by not checking out the single-player campaign.

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For Honor

• Developer: Ubisoft Montreal
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PC, PS4, XBO
• Release: February 14, 2017
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Putting knights, samurai, and Vikings into one game and pitting them against each other in a hack-and-slash style seems like the culmination of a childhood dream. For Honor has a decent single-player campaign, but its multiplayer modes are where it shines, from brawls and skirmish modes to elimination-type matches. Characters are customizable and the number of available weapons will keep any bloodthirsty warrior happy. The title won the People’s Choice Award for Best Fighting Game in IGN’s Best of 2017 Awards and continues to be a fan favorite five years later.

Battlefield V

• Developer: EA DICE
• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• Platforms: PC, XBO, PS4
• Release: October 2018
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Following up on the success of Battlefield 1, Battlefield V takes players back into the gritty era of World War II. Much like Battlefield 1, this release also features war stories in which players will step into the shoes of various characters as they fight for their rights and loved ones.

This installment to the Battlefield franchise also comes with the beloved battle royale game mode. After going through the campaign, you’ll have an active online community with which to enjoy various game matches. Believe us, this is a much better use of your time than Battlefield 2042.