In this impressive port of a modern PC classic, you’ll scavenge for weapons, armor, and even vehicles on a remote island — all while duking it out against 99 other players in a constantly shrinking battlefield. Matches can get pretty long, but thankfully you can jump right into the next game after dying.

While Mayhem might have less flash and drama than its peers, we found ourselves absorbed in unlocking and upgrading the wide variety of characters, including twists on classic roles like tank and archer. We have concerns about a formulaic loot box system affecting balance in the long run, but the here-and-now action is unbeatable.

At first glimpse Vainglory is just beautiful, its characters and three-lane maps positively gleaming with detail. Play for a minute, however, and you’ll find a riveting experience as well, with intense matches lasting anywhere from five to 25 minutes. First-timers may flounder, but those familiar with the genre will lap up the action.

Guns of Boom is a solid, no-fuss online shooter that’s more approachable than most. Autofire takes some stress out of gameplay — all you need to do is find an enemy in your crosshairs. Your starter weapon is decent, but slow-to-earn “gunbucks” means it might be a while before you can think about upgrades.

Try to triumph as the sole survivor of a 100-player free-for-all, or assemble a team to take on others in “duo” or “squad” mode. Weekend-only events introduce challenges such as 50-man teams (!) and the added complication of zombie hordes (one of the few times you’ll encounter actual zombies, despite what the name may have you think).