Call of Duty/Modern Warfare Games Ranked

The landmark modern-era entry reshaped the series with cinematic missions and influential multiplayer.

An explosive sequel with memorable campaign moments and a multiplayer formula that defined an era.

Branching storytelling and inventive near-future combat make this a distinctive series high point.

Cold War intrigue, a twist-driven campaign, and standout multiplayer give this installment enduring appeal.

A grittier World War II campaign and the arrival of Nazi Zombies broadened the franchise's identity.

The original Modern Warfare trilogy closes with globe-spanning spectacle and a polished multiplayer suite.

An immersive World War II shooter remembered for its sweeping battles and strong pacing.

Futuristic movement and a substantial Zombies offering stand out alongside its divisive campaign.

A reboot that emphasizes grounded presentation, impactful gunplay, and a fresh take on familiar characters.

A return to Cold War espionage with choice-driven missions and classic-feeling multiplayer.

A back-to-basics World War II campaign paired with traditional multiplayer and cooperative modes.

The original PC release established the franchise's squad-based World War II combat and cinematic ambition.

Omnidirectional movement and an espionage-focused campaign bring a new rhythm to the Black Ops series.

Exosuit mobility and a futuristic military setting push the series toward faster, more vertical action.

The rebooted Task Force 141 returns with tactical missions and expanded multiplayer systems.

A science-fiction campaign carries the action into space, supported by varied multiplayer and Zombies modes.

A new cast and post-catastrophe setting deliver a separate storyline within the franchise.

A console-focused World War II entry built around intense battles across the Normandy campaign.

A multiplayer-centered installment that trades a traditional campaign for specialist combat and Blackout.

A World War II return spanning multiple fronts, with campaign, multiplayer, and Zombies offerings.

The reboot trilogy continues with open-combat campaign missions and familiar multiplayer maps.

A later Black Ops chapter extending the series' near-future storyline and multiplayer tradition.