Top 10 Best Battlefield Games

From intense large-scale battles to memorable multiplayer moments, the Battlefield series has been delivering action-packed experiences for years.

Here, you'll get to vote for what you believe are the best Battlefield games. Whether it's a game that defined your early gaming years or one you still enjoy today, this list is shaped by the voices of the Battlefield community. Each title has its own unique features, innovations, and memories attached, and your votes will help decide which games truly deserve to rise to the top.

If you're passionate about destructible environments, unforgettable campaigns, or simply have that one Battlefield game you can't get enough of, now's your chance to weigh in.

1. Battlefield: Bad Company 2

   

   Released in 2010, Battlefield: Bad Company 2 is a first person shooter developed by DICE. It features a single player campaign and multiplayer modes with destructible environments enabled by the Frostbite engine. The game became one of the most beloved entries in the series for its tight map design and strong sound design.

   This Battlefield has the most thought-out multiplayer of all the games. It might be simple in many aspects, but that's why it worked. Practically everything was balanced out in a "risk-reward" mechanic, vehicles felt powerful but still vulnerable, and teamwork always won the day. It had a fantastic selection of maps that all worked great with the main mode, Rush, and had a lot of care put into the sound design. In no other game can you plan around after recognizing that the guy screaming next door is an engineer or a recon. All of this combined made for an extremely fun experience.

   I loved Bad Co. 2. The single-player was fun and had a decent story, and it was a good way to get a hang of the mechanics. The multiplayer was the best part. Not too fast or slow, it was balanced and relied on real teamwork. Pilots couldn't be successful without gunners, and cars were almost useless without other people in them, etc.

   The classes all had use too. Snipers could spot and take out targets from far away, engineers were there for vehicles, assault was there for sheer power, and medics could heal and revive teammates from the dead. Also, I loved the vehicles. All had advantages and disadvantages.

2. Battlefield 3

   

   Battlefield 3, launched in 2011, brings large scale multiplayer combat with vehicles and destructible environments. It includes a single player campaign and cooperative missions. The game also showcased the Frostbite 2 engine, which pushed the series forward in realism and scale.

   The best first-person shooter of 2011 and the most realistic game of all time! If that doesn't deserve the top spot, then I don't know what does.

   The campaign is really really good, and I enjoyed every minute of it. I really liked the storyline, and it was the greatest story in a Battlefield game.

   The multiplayer is just absolutely amazing! There is a great variety of weapons, the maps are giant, and the games can last 10-20 minutes. The vehicles you can drive/fly are just awesome.

   Best Battlefield game ever. Perhaps the best graphics so far in any game (up until 2012). This and Call of Duty 4 are my second-favorite games, the first being Black Ops and Uncharted 2/3. Don't listen to the guy below. He doesn't know anything, bragging about how Battlefield is better than Call of Duty. Which one is more played? Which one is more famous? Which one has split-screen multiplayer online and offline? The answer: Call of Duty.

   But shut up! Let people enjoy what they want to enjoy. People that want to play Battlefield, let them play Battlefield. The people that prefer Call of Duty, let them prefer Call of Duty. Who cares about the graphics? It matters how much fun it is. My preference: Call of Duty, but I'm not going to brag about it. Battlefield and Call of Duty are both sick (awesome) and a ton of fun. For me, I hardly prefer Call of Duty, only so extremely slightly. BF3 > MW3, BO > BF3, BO > Call of Duty 4, BF3 = Call of Duty 4.

3. Battlefield 1

   

   Battlefield 1, released in 2016, is set during World War I and features large scale multiplayer battles and a narrative driven campaign. The game emphasizes trench warfare along with historical weapons and vehicles. Its visual presentation and atmosphere earned widespread praise for portraying the era on a massive scale.

   Best trailer ever. The weapons, cars, tanks, planes, and more are perfect. I hope that the story is good, but the multiplayer is more important, and I play it more than the story.

   I am stunned. The campaign is brilliant, the multiplayer is outstanding, and the graphics are incredible. Infinite Warfare is going to have a very hard time comparing to this.

   Despite the game having its flaws, it still promises us everything that we have been hoping for. Though not the best Battlefield game, it's definitely a promising release.

4. Battlefield 4

   

   Released in 2013, Battlefield 4 is a modern military shooter featuring destructible environments and large scale multiplayer battles. It includes both single player and multiplayer modes with dynamic maps that can change during gameplay. Its Levolution system quickly became one of the game's defining features.

   Honestly, this is not only my favorite Battlefield game but my favorite video game of all time! A great game, good story, beautiful and smooth multiplayer (it's all I personally care about, but the campaign was still pretty good), and unfortunately underrated. I like how Ghosts was more hyped up than this and had more players but was one of the worst video games ever spawned from the pits of hell itself compared to Battlefield 4. Same with Titanfall. Let's be realistic, people: Titanfall is Call of Duty with robots. BF4 is months older than Titanfall but still has better graphics, maps, weapons, everything!

   I've been playing this quite frequently for three years now. It's my second favorite Battlefield game, behind Battlefield 3. When I play this game, I am constantly worrying about having to deal with a hacker or glitch exploiter. Other than that, this game is great! The campaign was mind-blowing, to say the least. The multiplayer is amazing. All of the classes are balanced in power, unless you have a one-shot sniper, but it takes a certain level of skill to properly use a sniper, anyway.

5. Battlefield 2

   

   Battlefield 2, released in 2005, is a modern warfare shooter that emphasizes large scale multiplayer with vehicles and team based tactics. It includes a ranking system and unlockable equipment that encouraged long term progression. The game became one of the most influential PC shooters of its era.

   Best Battlefield, and the second best is Bad Company 2. My opinion is that Battlefield 3 only won best Battlefield game because of its hype. Battlefield 2 didn't need Frostbite 2 and all the hype to be a great game. The teamwork is great, and all the different maps and vehicles offer a large array of tactical warfare. If you still want to have good times, or you are looking for a new shooter, Battlefield 2 and/or Bad Company 2 are the best choices.

   The game was well-balanced. It is simple enough for people with less powerful hardware to play, but it was also really fun. And don't forget, the game's single-player mode was actually multiplayer with bots, not some storyline. I know you guys put a lot of work into this, but like my boyfriend always being better at multiplayer than Call of Duty, Call of Duty is always better than my boyfriend at single-player storylines. Therefore, even if you have poor internet, you can still have an experience nearly as fun as multiplayer.

   Wait, did I mention that Battlefield 2 is also modder-friendly? Even someone with just a little experience in the field of modding can edit the game to suit what they like. And it's really easy to get more experience and knowledge in modding because the lines of code in Battlefield 2 are so simple. This leads to many, many mods and addons, like EoD, AIX, FH2, and PR. So even if you don't want to spend time modding, you can still experience Battlefield 2 in many different ways.

6. Battlefield: 1942

   

   Released in 2002, Battlefield: 1942 is set during World War II and features large scale battles with infantry, tanks, and planes. It was the first game in the series to introduce combined land, sea, and air combat. The game's success helped establish Battlefield as a major multiplayer franchise.

   This is the best Battlefield game ever made and surely the best WW2 game ever made. I think many of you would agree that older games are better than newer games. They're just more fun to play, and they have all that is needed to provide the intense feeling of an actual war. New games are all about graphics and hype, and they DO NOT have as good stories as the older ones. So soldiers, thumbs up for the original Battlefield game! This is how it all started!

   - Hilarious physics? Check!

   - Great music? Check!

   - Enjoyable maps? Check!

   - Plain fun? CHECK!

   It may not have "next-gen graphics." Its environments may not be fully destructible. But, who needs all that stuff when you have bazookas that send people flying across the map?!

7. Battlefield: Bad Company

   

   Released in 2008, Battlefield: Bad Company introduces a single player story that follows a squad of soldiers. The game is known for its humor and destructible environments powered by the Frostbite engine. Its focus on personality driven storytelling helped it stand out within a series usually centered on multiplayer.

   Although not as well looking or patched, this was my first FPS shooter on the PS3, and boy, did I put a lot of hours into this game. Simply amazing: the choppers, artillery, and of course, those destructions at its time. Purely nostalgia, it's number one for me.

   Great game. It was groundbreaking with its Frostbite engine. A great buy at only $6.99 at GameStop.

8. Battlefield 2142

   

   Released in 2006, Battlefield 2142 is set in a future struggling through a global ice age. The game features futuristic weapons and vehicles with large scale multiplayer battles and a mode called Titan that focuses on strategic combat. Its sci fi setting allowed the series to experiment with new ideas that haven't reappeared often since.

   My 3rd Battlefield game ever (my first being Vietnam, and second being 1942), I played this game to death online back in 2006. Good times... good times. By the way, does anyone miss this game's multiplayer? This Battlefield game is the best futuristic game of all time. Infinite Moneygrab!

   What other battlefield offered what 2142 did? Mechs, future weapons, high-tech equipment. The maps were the best of all too. They should have just built on this idea and not have gone back to old war or modern settings.

   For its time, the graphics are fantastic. Like all Battlefield games, it requires teamwork and skill. Highly recommend trying this out for anyone that hasn't played Battlefield 2142.

9. Battlefield: Vietnam

   

   Released in 2004, Battlefield: Vietnam is set during the Vietnam War and features era specific weapons, vehicles, and maps. It offers large scale multiplayer combat with both infantry and vehicles in dense jungle environments. The game also introduced mechanics like vehicle mounted music that gave it a distinct identity within the franchise.

   Probably one of EA's most overlooked games of all time. I don't remember any advertising for it, and I was really lucky that my brother purchased it by chance. If he hadn't, I would have never been able to experience this masterpiece. The landscape, structures, chosen battlegrounds, and radio chatter really draw you into the Vietnam War. It wasn't just a game. It was 'Nam, and it was intense.

   Very little BS mechanics-wise and balanced how it should have been (US air superiority, Vietnamese special perks). And no one who played can forget flying through the skies in a Huey while blasting Surfin' Bird, Fortunate Son, or any of the other great tracks in this game. In fact, whenever I hear music that was featured in this game, I think of my experience in Vietnam. Er... I mean Battlefield Vietnam.

   Great game!

10. Battlefield: Hardline

    

    Battlefield: Hardline, released in 2015, shifts the series from military combat to a cops and robbers theme. It includes both a campaign focused on crime and law enforcement and multiplayer modes with urban centered maps. This change in direction created one of the most stylistically unique entries in the series.

    It's the best game I ever played. The story is very short but very good. I just play multiplayer. It isn't just like the other Battlefields. It is with cops and gangsters, and the places are very good.

    Battlefield Hardline is a very fun game to play. It can get very tense in multiplayer. The story is pretty good but very short. Multiplayer is what makes this game worth the buy.

    Pretty fun, I guess. The episodes are really really fun and the multiplayer is very good, hardly any hackers or glitch abusers.

The Newcomers
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    Battlefield 2042

    

    Battlefield 2042, released in 2021, is set in a near future scenario with large scale multiplayer battles supporting up to 128 players. It introduces new mechanics such as dynamic weather events and customizable specialists. Later updates added class like structure and continued refining gameplay based on community feedback.

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    Battlefield V

    

    Released in 2018, Battlefield V returns to a World War II setting and introduces multiplayer modes including Firestorm. It includes a single player campaign and focuses heavily on squad based gameplay. The game continued to expand during its live service period with additional maps and updates.

    It's great. Not historically accurate though.

The Contenders

13. Battlefield 1943

    Battlefield 1943, released in 2009, is an online multiplayer only game set in the Pacific theater of World War II. It features infantry and vehicle based combat across several iconic WWII locations. The game also became known for its streamlined design that focused entirely on quick, accessible multiplayer battles.

    So far, the only game to use Frostbite for the WW2 era, this game was, in my opinion, one of the best experiences you could have in a game. It's brutally simplistic gunplay (no RDS sights in WW2) made it much more authentic and accessible.

    Also, nothing beats running around with a katana.

    Great graphics, always fun, and a good game to play when you get bored. It's perfect for people who are always getting killed by the same guns over and over, as you don't unlock new guns.

    Cheap, great graphics, and no unlocks. A great game to play without having to dedicate time to it.

14. Battlefield Play4Free

    Battlefield Play4Free was a free to play online multiplayer game launched in 2011. It combined elements from earlier titles, including maps and classes from Battlefield 2 and weapons from Battlefield: Bad Company 2. The game followed a growing trend of browser based shooters before being retired in 2015.

    Amazing game! And on top of it, it's free. I love it. It's just fantastic! Awesome and great game.

15. Battlefield 2: Modern Combat

    

    Released in 2005, Battlefield 2: Modern Combat is a console version of Battlefield 2 that includes a single player campaign and online multiplayer modes. It introduces modern warfare scenarios and a range of contemporary military vehicles. The game also helped bring the series to console audiences before later entries expanded on that approach.

    This game started it all. The multiplayer hooked so many people into the FPS category!

    The online mode in this game was way too much fun.

16. Battlefield Heroes

    Released in 2009, Battlefield Heroes is a free to play third person shooter with cartoon style graphics. It features class based multiplayer gameplay and was designed to be more casual than other Battlefield titles. The game ran for several years and built a dedicated community before its servers closed in 2015.

    I have worked on most of these Battlefield games, and my all-time favorite, and the game that I am the most proud of, is Battlefield Heroes. I'm even in the trailer.

    Awesome game. Loved it, and it's a beast game. Why is this not in the top 5?

    The game was legendary. Don't understand? Play it now. You will see.

17. Battlefield Online

    Battlefield Online was a free to play multiplayer game released in 2010 for South Korea. It was based on Battlefield 2 and featured enhanced graphics and gameplay tweaks tailored for the Korean market. The game remained exclusive to the region and eventually shut down as part of the early wave of Battlefield experiments with free to play models.