Argo vs Insurgency
Argo
Argo is hardcore tactical MMOFPS that is, according its developers, a free total conversion of the popular Arma game franchise, specifically Arma 3. Although the franchise itself as not reached mainstream popularity like Counter-Strike, Battlefield, and Call of Duty, it has a niche and dedicated fanbase that you'll probably see a lot of while playing this game.Featuring a three competitive game modes and one 10-vs-AI cooperative mode, the game is set in the Mediterranean island of Malden that houses a range of combat zones perfectly designed to fit each mode. The game even has a built-in 3D scenario editor that allows you to create your own missions and other content for Argo players to enjoy!
If you love military-themed shooters, Argo is a pretty solid game to play. After all, you'll get to experience a bit of the famous "Arma gameplay" for free.
Insurgency
Insurgency is, without a doubt, the best game to play if realism is a key criterion for you when choosing your first-person shooters. Unlike other tactical shooters, there is no cross-hairs to help you (just sights) or the bullet-soaking feature that so many games use. In fact, with a well-aimed shot, which in itself can be a pretty difficult feat at times, you can easily take down an opponent even if the fella has body armor. The realism doesn't even stop at the gameplay - the game even provides realistic gun sounds which will allow real-life gun aficionados to differentiate the different types of guns simply by listening to the fire. Your loadout can also be upgraded but each upgrade you make will have realistic effect on your weight, stamina and movement speed. So, you'll need to choose upgrades depending on which aspect you are willing to sacrifice.The game, however, is a fully multiplayer game. It features over 7 PvP multiplayer game modes as well as 5 unique co-op multiplayer modes. That said, if you fancy getting some practice before diving into some actual PvP, you can play the game with bots offline in any of the multiplayer modes you like. The game even has an in-built, squad-based 3D VOIP system that only allows for nearby players, both friendly and opposing, to hear you.
It is rare to find realistic shooters anymore nowadays, but Insurgency aims to change that. With incredible graphics and a painstakingly-detailed and realistic gameplay, it is an impressive first-person shooter.