All Sniper Elite games ranked from worst to best

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Sniper Elite games have carved out their own niche in the genre of World War era shooters. Generally played from a third-person perspective, these games have solidified their position as the most recognizable name in sniping-based action games. Since the release of its first installment in 2005, the series has had multiple mainline iterations and spin-offs over the course of seventeen years.

Sniper Elite games are special in the shooter genre because of their realistic depiction of bullet physics, as well as the infamous bullet time perspective, which provides players with an x-ray vision of their victim as the fired bullet pierces their body. This gory detail makes sniping even more enjoyable, as players are always on the hunt for the next satisfying bullet event sequence.

Developed by Rebellion and released in 2005, Sniper Elite 1 was the first game in the series to set the precedent for its successors. The game was released at a time when World War era shooters were abundant on the market, making it a rather saturated genre. However, Sniper Elite sets itself apart from its peers with its strong approach to combat.

Compared to other games in the genre that were available at the time, this game had slower and more simulation-based tactical combat mechanics. It was much more realistic, with players having to take several elements into consideration for each shot, such as holding their breath for stability.

However, as the first game in the series, the game had severely outdated graphics and mechanics. Despite all its merits, it pales in comparison to the other games on this list.

The third installment of the series was released in 2014, and takes the setting to the country of Africa during World War II. This is a unique