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Aim training games and software keep the player’s aim as their primary objective while also prioritizing other aspects of aiming, like flicking and mental focus. Luckily, there are many useful games and software available that allow players to safely train their aim without getting roasted by their teammates and away from the chaos of multiplayer FPS games. Consistency is key while aim training, so players may use these games as a warm-up before entering a ranked game.
10 Fortnite
Available on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, iOS, and Android devices.
Although Fortnite is a third-person battle royale game, it is still a handy game to practice shooting with different weapons. Each weapon has different spray patterns and recoil, allowing players to prepare for a variety of different scenarios. Fortnite is now also mainly populated by AI-controlled bots, perfect targets for aim training.
Fortnite has many game modes available, including the 50 vs 50 mode, where 100 players drop into the map, divided into two teams of 50 that go head-to-head against each other. This is a great way to practice, and eventually, players can put their skills to use and earn themselves a Victory Royale.
9 Aim Hero
Available on Microsoft Windows.
Need to brush up on aiming skills? Look no further than Aim Hero! It is considered one of the many aiming games available on Steam, perfect for practicing firing accuracy in FPS games like Overwatch and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive.
Aim Hero features mouse sensitivity settings imported directly from popular shooting games. There are more than eight training modes, with three difficulty levels per week. The developers of Aim Hero, ProGames Studio, also provide regular content updates if players are getting bored. After each training session, detailed statistics are provided so players know exactly where their aim is lacking and what to improve upon!
8 Escape From Tarkov
Available on Microsoft Windows.
Currently in beta access, Escape From Tarkov is a hardcore, realistic first-person action shooter. It has a unique immersive combat experience, as players get to feel their weapons as they appear in real life. Escape From Tarkov allows players to be aware of the physical concepts of weapon operating, like gun jamming, overheating, reloading, charging, and the most obvious, shooting.
Players can also switch their positions, from standing to leaning to proning, allowing for smooth transitions and a range of movement for players to follow. Although this game is hardcore and not recommended for beginners, it’s a great way to launch into the deep end of FPS games and get first-hand practice at aiming.
7 Overwatch
Available on Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, and Xbox One.
Overwatch is a popular multiplayer first-person shooter game developed by Blizzard Entertainment. It is a unique FPS game in that each playable hero has different weapons, personalities, and quirks, making no two games the same as the team comps change each round.
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Overwatch has different ways players can practice their aim and warm-up before hopping into a serious ranked game. The practice training arena allows players to choose the champion they want to master. While queuing, players can also enter custom-map maps by the community. They can find free-for-all arenas and target ranges to hone their aiming skills.
6 3D Aim Trainer
Available on Microsoft Windows.
3D Aim Trainer is a software that can be downloaded to a browser or desktop free of charge. 3D Aim Trainer sports dedicated guides for some of the biggest FPS games on the market, like Rainbow Six Siege, CS:GO, and Call of Duty!
This software focuses on the five core FPS skills in its Academy section: Flicking, Clicking, Tracking, Targeting Switching, and Strafe aiming. 3D Aim Trainer allows users to choose one of these skills, add the FPS title they want to improve, and the lesson automatically begins. There is also a multiplayer function, allowing players to face off against other players. Practice makes perfect, right?
5 Osu!
Available on Microsoft Windows and iOS devices.
Osu! is an unusual addition to this list since it is not an FPS-focused game but, instead, a rhythm-based one. Its simplistic gameplay allows players to focus more on their reaction times and improve their focus. The speeds of Osu!’s more difficult songs are nearly impossible to keep up with.
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Osu! doesn’t account for FPS gameplay with guns, recoil, or crosshairs. Still, it does allow players to hone their focus on a specific target on-screen and helps to improve hand-eye coordination. It is a fantastic game to use in a warm-up session before delving into some competitive gameplay.
4 Aim Lab
Available on Microsoft Windows, iOS, and Android devices.
From beginner gamers to esports pros, Aim Lab is the perfect warm-up game to train aim. The unique aim analysis of Aim Lab allows players to pinpoint what their weaknesses are and builds critical skills for any FPS game. Aim Lab even tracks players’ improvements over time with their own personalized dashboard to track their progress.
There is a customizable crosshair, as well as custom recoil patterns and training arenas allowing for a completely unique player experience. With daily practice and consistency, players will become shooting experts in no time!
3 Valorant
Available on Microsoft Windows.
Valorant is Riot Games’ team-based tactical shooter. What sets it apart from other FPS games is that each playable agent has different abilities that can turn the tide of any team fight. However, it is the player’s aim and general game sense that will carry them to victory in Valorant.
Luckily for players, Valorant features the Shooting Test, which is exactly what it says on the tin; it’s a mode where players can practice and improve their aim. Like in most FPS games, pinpoint accuracy is necessary as it is the deciding factor between life and, well, respawning. The settings can be customized, and the difficulty can be changed to suit the player. Shooting Test involves shooting at disappearing and reappearing mannequins with a timer. This mode allows players to get a feel for the weapons in-game before hopping into a real match.
2 KovaaK’s
Available on Microsoft Windows.
Trusted and used by streamers and top pros, KovaaK’s is considered one of the world’s best aim trainers. It has an authentic game feel, using cloned movement and weapon physics from top FPS titles, allowing players to quickly improve at their favorite game.
There are over 18,000 different training scenarios available in KovaaK’s, with infinite customization supporting every player’s skill level so no one gets left behind. Players can create custom maps, bots, and weapons, designed to suit their own personal needs. Become a human aimbot with daily practice on Kovaak’s!
1 Counter-Strike Global Offensive
Available to play on Microsoft Windows, PS3, Xbox 360, and Xbox One.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is an intensive FPS game developed by Valve Corporation. It requires excellent reflexes, as the time-to-kill in CS:GO can be around a second, leaving players with little time to react. Every movement and decision are critical in this game. CS:GO, with its game objectives, balances players’ teamwork and individual skills; the best way to improve these skills is to jump straight into a game.
CS:GO also features community-made maps specifically designed to help players improve their aim. There is also a training feature in which players can go against AI-controlled enemies to improve their aim and get familiar with the game and the weapons.
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