The Finals

THE FINALS is for players who are bored of the usual shooter rhythm. The hook is objective-based matches where destruction matters: walls come down, floors disappear, and plans fall apart fast. When it clicks, teamwork feels creative instead of scripted, and you can win by playing smart, not only by out-aiming people. Monetization stays mostly cosmetic, which I appreciate. The reason it isn’t higher is readability. New players can get lost in the chaos, and some sessions feel messy depending on the match. Best for trios who like wild, tactical improvisation.

THE FINALS is an objective-first FPS built around chaotic, TV-show energy and buildings that don’t stay standing for long. It makes the list because destruction reshapes sightlines mid-match, rewarding teams that adapt quickly, control space, and coordinate pushes rather than relying on memorized angles. The tournament-style framing encourages playing to objectives and timing, not just chasing eliminations, which gives it a distinctly competitive rhythm. The trade-off is volatility: balance and the ranked environment can feel like they’re evolving season to season. Best for squads who want fresh competitive formats and love creative problem-solving under pressure.

THE FINALS brings fresh chaos to PS5 ranked play with its Tournament mode and destruction-driven 3v3 objectives. Buildings crumble to reshape sightlines mid-match, rewarding adaptive teams. Ranked #11 because its competitive ecosystem is still maturing versus established shooters, but it's the top pick for players seeking innovative objective-based PvP beyond traditional lane shooters.

THE FINALS earns #6 for its groundbreaking destruction tech that turns entire buildings into tactical tools mid-fight. While it has a slimmer mode roster and a population that settled post-launch, its innovative environmental mechanics and flexible loadouts deliver the freshest free shooter experience of recent years, rewarding creative plays over rigid metas.

THE FINALS transforms team shooting into tactical chaos where fully destructible arenas reshape every engagement. Ranked #9 for stable matchmaking, clear class roles, and seasonal updates that keep the sandbox fresh. While it offers fewer modes than traditional shooters, squads that love improvising routes and weaponizing collapsing buildings will find unmatched innovation here.

THE FINALS proves UE5 shooters can scale down: Iris Xe iGPUs hit 45–55 FPS at 720p Low with FSR enabled, delivering punchy destruction-driven gunplay on integrated graphics. It ranks #13 because it needs newer iGPU baselines, is online-only, and ships frequent large updates. For those with slightly stronger integrated GPUs and stable internet, it's a surprisingly accessible current-gen option.