The loot shooter genre is very popular – motivating progress mechanics often meet exciting action here. Whether on PC, PlayStation, Switch, or Xbox, players on all platforms spend many hours in these games, sometimes for many years. MeinMMO tells you which loot shooters are particularly good in 2023.
Loot shooters are a relatively young shooter trend, yet some of the most well-known names in the market belong to this genre. Whether Borderlands or Destiny, loot shooters combine the addictive factor of games like Diablo with the immersive action of shooting games.
The mix of RPG and shooter and the often comprehensive coop mechanics make loot shooters an optimal hobby if you want to have fun with a shooter for a longer time.
The games were selected based on the following factors:
- Personal assessment
- Gameplay features compared to competitors
- Long gaming enjoyment over dozens of hours
Note that the list does not represent a ranking. It is an overview of the best loot shooters in 2023. If you have suggestions or comments about the games, feel free to add them in the comments.
However, the loot shooter Destiny introduced him to the PvE side of multiplayer shooters, opening up a whole new world.
After several thousand hours in Destiny, he knows the genre well and also has an eye on other loot shooters that are ready for further gaming excesses.
Destiny 2
What makes the game special? The former Halo developers Bungie also show in Destiny 2 what they are capable of: epic sci-fi and great gunplay.
Thanks to exciting loot, versatile RPG elements, and plenty of content, the game is also very popular in 2023. Plus, there is great gunplay: In Destiny 2, all weapons feel as heavy as they are powerful, making every new gun in the inventory bring new fun to the game.
The base game with the first expansions is free. However, you can only experience the latest classes, weapons, and content with the paid expansions and season passes.
The latest expansion is Lightfall – released on 02/28/2023. Here is a trailer for the latest expansion:
Who should take a closer look at the game? The mix in Destiny 2 of smooth gunplay and powerful super abilities is enjoyable in any configuration – whether solo, as a typical 3-man team, or in a raid team of 6 guardians. Players have a lot of content, even if many endgame contents can only be played with a team.
Thanks to the seasons and the large annual expansions, there are always new reasons to keep playing. The focus of new content, however, is clearly on the PvE elements – the PvP mode can be very fun, but often feels “broken and unfair” due to poor balance.
