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Sniper Elite 5
Developer Rebellion
Sniper Elite 5 is a 2022 third-person tactical shooter stealth video game developed and published by Rebellion Developments. It is the sequel to Sniper Elite 4. It was released on 26 May 2022 for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S. It takes place in France during World War II. A sequel, Sniper Elite: Resistance was released on 30 January 2025. From Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
469 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Nov 4, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
75
LovedLoved
267 positive · 87 negative
95% range 71–80%
| Source | + | − | = |
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| Steam reviews | 267 | 87 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 33 | 4 | 51 |
| Mastodon * | 2 | 2 | 14 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 1 | 8 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
11,841 of 14,127 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
74% recommend · 206 yes, 71 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 277 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (25,989 of 31,023 positive).
Many players praise the satisfying sniping and large, open levels. [1][2][3] Some reviewers complain about technical issues and forced online requirements. [4][5] Several players find the game inferior to its predecessor, Sniper Elite 4. [6][7]
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Representative posts
- [4]
It's another solid entry in the Sniper Elite series. Be aware that there are issues with DX12 and RTX 30 series cards that cause the game to crash. You can boot the game using Vulcan, but then the game will randomly crash while zoomed in. This is a known issue since launch that the devs failed to address before moving on to the next entry.
- [1]
An excellent way to shoot all Nazis. If there are any Nazis still breathing when you leave the mission, you didn't shoot enough Nazis. I also really got a good dopamine hit when I landed those long-shot challenges. Putting the whole series on sale on 9/10 was also an ingenious move.
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I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it is. As a long time Hitman fan, this was superb. I had never played the fourth entry before, though I went through the first three, which were solid but lacked the incredible environmental design found here. Some of these missions have the best layouts I’ve ever played, and the third mission genuinely stunned me. It hooked me the same way Hitman does making me want to revisit …
- [3]
Recommend? Yes, absolutely... but sadly another game tainted by DLC. Base game = Excellent. Very few complaints. I started dabbling in the SE series starting with the OG and V2 remastered, but really got into it with 3 onward. I would rate this the best among 3, 4 and 5 as far as the which I've enjoyed the most. 5 has most of the good aspects of 4 but with bigger maps with more options of routes and how to approach. …
- [8]
Load into game Start First Mission Found out there x-ray in slow kill Shoot their balls Balls explode 10/10 would play more
Summarised from 34 of the 376 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 11, 2026. How summaries are made
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Sniper Elite 5 sits at 75% positive across 354 opinionated reactions from 4 sources. Fresh or rotten — where do you land?
Critics, per Wikipedia
Sniper Elite 5 received "generally favorable" reviews, according to review aggregator website Metacritic. EGM called Sniper Elite 5 "the best game in the series so far", citing its intricate level design, deep weapon customisation system, and satisfying gameplay as its strengths, while taking issue with its underdeveloped characters and story. Eurogamer felt that the title was "a true great of the genre" and "one of the most entertaining games of the year" due to its flexible sandboxes and imaginative interactive representation of World War II. GameSpot claimed that the game's strengths rested in the core sniping experience, encouragement of player agency, tense multiplayer invasions, and…
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Reactions
60 of 469 · most liked firstAn excellent way to shoot all Nazis. If there are any Nazis still breathing when you leave the mission, you didn't shoot enough Nazis. I also really got a good dopamine hit when I landed those long-shot challenges. Putting the whole series on sale on 9/10 was also an ingenious move.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's another solid entry in the Sniper Elite series. Be aware that there are issues with DX12 and RTX 30 series cards that cause the game to crash. You can boot the game using Vulcan, but then the game will randomly crash while zoomed in. This is a known issue since launch that the devs failed to address before moving on to the next entry.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great game. I like 4 more. Non-lethal option is kinda dumb tho....why would I choose non-lethal for nazis? lol
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Bias notice: 80% of my time was stealth style and solo campaign NUISANCE-FACTOR INFO Main game installation size: 95 Gigabytes. Launcher: Does not require account or login. Telemetry: Can be deactivated in options. EULA contract Score: 3/10 in creepiness. First time into Sniper Elite series You can't see there are different ways to reach the objectives at first---you only figure it out after disastrous attempts. Then the real fun starts. Getting creative rewards as the game progresses.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Never buy this on full price!!!! (PLEASE READ BEFORE BUY) My problems: (JUMP TO THE 4th POINT FOR THE MOST IMPORTANT THING IF YOU WANT TO READ IT QUICK) 1. The maps are boring ,rushed and dont feel like a sniper game, they basically force you to use your secondary weapons with silencer to complete harder missions and that is why many people comper it to Hitman WOA, but for example in Hitman you can play a map 10+ times and still have fun and that's a huge difference. This game is just…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The antagonist character in the new video game Sniper Elite 5 looks very familiar. I can’t remember where I saw him.
neutral · AI labelView post →Hey everyone! Im a 3D environment artist from the UK who worked on Zombie Army 4 & Sniper Elite 5. Excited to post some game art content on here (and some life stuffss) and connect with fellow game devs ✌️👀 hdickson.artstation.com
neutral · AI labelView post →I don’t know of a more satisfying game right now than Sniper Elite 5. Except maybe Sniper Elite 4.
positive · AI labelView post →Yeah its cute and all but I find it incredibly frustrating that there are invisible walls everywhere. In a sniper game of all games, I want to be able to scout around the objective freely to find all the NPCs, make a plan, and start picking them off. The game forces you to go in the front door without even knowing what building youre going into or whats around it. Extremely disorientating and the opposite of what a sniper game should be... Yes I can just shoot everyone on sight as I clear the…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →AI behaviour in this game is some of the worst I've seen in a long darn time, would not reccomend for the single player experience alone
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I refuse to play games with Kernel Level Anti Cheat, not a cheater, just a rational thinker that doesn't want their computer to get hacked in a bad way. This game allows me to play offline without ever installing that garbage EAC and for that reason alone they get my Thumbs up. Nothing about the game just about the business practice.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Many aspects of this game are enjoyable but they are completely overshadowed by how ass the game feels to play at times. Sniper Elite 4 had a perfectly functioning movement & interaction system that for some reason was left in the dust. Controlling the character feels like trying to control a drunk horse at times (not to mention you may end up getting stuck in a random bush that for some reason needed a collider). On top of that, interaction controls overlap such that you at times will end up…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I was going to give it a postive review, until my internet went out and I realized the game wont start single player unless you are on the internet.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wasn’t expecting it to be as good as it is. As a long time Hitman fan, this was superb. I had never played the fourth entry before, though I went through the first three, which were solid but lacked the incredible environmental design found here. Some of these missions have the best layouts I’ve ever played, and the third mission genuinely stunned me. It hooked me the same way Hitman does making me want to revisit each location to explore it more thoroughly, since I usually don’t the first…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It feels like the devs designed the missions for a covert agent, not a sniper. In most situations, a silenced pistol ends up being way more practical and useful than a sniper rifle. The mission objective markers and general guidance arent great either. I lost count of how many times I spent ages running back and forth across the map just looking for a single demolition charge. The overall experience really isnt that great.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I found the game to be disappointing when compared to the previous title Sniper Elite 4, which in my opinion had it all perfect. Even if I haven't played this game nearly as much as Sniper Elite 4, I noticed it to be a huge downgrade in essentially every aspect of the game. Things such as movement, kill cameras and in my opinion graphics were a huge letdown for me. I wouldn't say the game is horrible, but definitely far from being good in my opinion, there is still work that needs to be done to…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Short Version: This game is a heavily watered down experience compared to previous entries. If you are looking at getting into Sniper Elite as a franchise do not start with this. Start with V2, 3, or 4. They only get better as you go on from V2. I really hope they cook hard for Sniper Elite 6 when/if it comes out. This game is a pretty heavy departure in style from the previous entries and that is, in my opinion, to it's detriment. Long Version: This game feels like an overall regression for…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Played the campaign. Great fun! Enjoyed very much! Sniping is one of my favorite things. :D
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Recommend? Yes, absolutely... but sadly another game tainted by DLC. Base game = Excellent. Very few complaints. I started dabbling in the SE series starting with the OG and V2 remastered, but really got into it with 3 onward. I would rate this the best among 3, 4 and 5 as far as the which I've enjoyed the most. 5 has most of the good aspects of 4 but with bigger maps with more options of routes and how to approach. Weapon upgrades and attachments are better handled as well as more varied…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I didn't expect but this is the best part and the best sniper game. Each map is living, vehicles are moving everywhere, motorbike patrols the streets, truck driver shows documents to pass the post, officers are resting and soldiers are working. But if they notice you, they are running to set the alarm ASAP and you have to deal with a truck full of heavily armed special forces troops (feels sweaty on max difficulty). I love first person view for iron sight weapons, finally SMGs and pistols are…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →i dont believe in stealth. i believe in 100 drum magazines and long distance, 100 meter testicular vasectomy via 7.92×57mm Mauser
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →As an unconditional fan of the Sniper Elite franchise, I must analyze the fifth installment, which undoubtedly has its highs and lows. To begin with, this fifth installment is essentially identical to the fourth in terms of mission structure and gameplay formula. This is generally not a bad thing, since, gameplay-wise, Sniper Elite 4 is a very good game. Possibly, one of the few aspects I liked the most is the atmosphere and the well-crafted levels. And here comes the negative part.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I did not have fun with this game. Other games in the series were more fun, probably because there were smaller maps and the focus was more on sniping than it was on stealth. The focus on stealth and mission objectives are not why I played the series in the first place. I liked mostly the shooting from a distance in previous games, and taking out enemies before they realized I was there. I don't so much like the moving around so much, and the large maps here make it less fun. Also, I get…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The game is pretty good, but seperating the main campaign from the base game and including it in DLC is just such a scummy move from the developers, especially considering the fact that DLC is much more expensive than the base game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Load into game Start First Mission Found out there x-ray in slow kill Shoot their balls Balls explode 10/10 would play more
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sniper Elite 5 now rated Steam Deck Playable with an anti-cheat update https://www.gamingonlinux.com/2023/08/sniper-elite-5-now-rated-steam-deck-playable-with-an-anti-cheat-update/ #Linux #SteamDeck #SniperElite5
neutral · AI labelView post →Game felt lifeless. Dumb AI even in hardest difficulty. Game is too predictable and story is boring.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Did anyone on the team behind Sniper Elite 5 actually play their own game? The movement feels unbelievably stiff — Karl handles like he’s pushing 80 instead of being a trained WWII operative. Reloading a pistol takes what feels like three full seconds. With that kind of “fitness” and reaction time, how is this guy supposed to survive a battlefield? And the traversal makes even less sense. Why can’t you just drop down from a low wall? We’re talking about something under two meters, and…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Didn't know what to expect when my friend asked me to play, but it's safe to say that it was a delight from start to finish. The story exists for the gameplay to make sense and I can't complain, every single kill felt satisfying and entertaining. Its a shame the game ended so fast, but I'm definitely hooked on the series and looking forward to playing older titles from the franchise.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've turned an old thread into a proper article, for easier reading. Game review: Sniper Elite 5 (2022) You can read it here: fakehistoryhunter.net/2026/06/20/g... Or here: fakehistoryhunter.substack.com/p/game-revie...
neutral · AI labelView post →Got Sniper Elite 5 on sale for $5 CAD to complete the collection Note: I have not played any Sniper Elite game for longer than 10mins
neutral · AI labelView post →If you, like me, are one of those perverts who enjoys the stealth base capture portions of the FarCry games, this game is for you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Such a pity because I really liked sniping on authentic difficulty. I even compared it with Arma (but pve). The promise to player was fulfilled until the level Secret Weapons. Pros: Gun is fun. All the game mechanics work pretty well together. AI logic is sometimes dicey but their behavior can still be learned to some degree, making headshots way more satisfying. However I don't know what the designers were smoking when they got to the later levels. Invisible walls everywhere to block path,…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Streaming some Sniper Elite 5! Going to see if I can actually remember how to play this game. www.twitch.tv/eenbou
neutral · AI labelView post →A standout experience that blends flawless gameplay with stunning presentation. Pure joy from start to finish. Great work again, enjoyed another Sniper Elite game!
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →So basically this is one giant DLC for Sniper Elite 5. It's just all set in Vichy France this time. They didn't really change the game at all. Honestly, it's fine, fuck it. It's a great formula. I spent 3 hours on a single level systemically murdering Nazis with just teller mines
neutral · AI labelView post →Reviewing (mostly) every game (or DLC) in my library, part 666: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆ (9/10) Is it strange to call Sniper Elite 5 ("SE5") a beautiful game, unironically? Like, subject matter aside, shooting a dude in the testicles is objectively gross, especially when you hear a squelch and see a human skeleton. I dunno, I guess I have a weak stomach. But, like, SE5 is a beautiful game. I don't mean the graphics, though, but wow is the game gorgeous. I'm talking about the way it lets you move…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →It's in line with other sniper elite games. Whether you want to be sneaky beaky or go guns blazing, that's completely up to you.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Playing Sniper Elite 5's last DLC mission while rolling script stuff around in my head since my brain is percolating too much to read and on one hand I'm considering playing Resistance after this, but on the other I'm considering doing the whole game again on Authentic. So I'm pretty hooked.
positive · AI labelView post →Not recommended. I've played every installment since the first game, but I think it's time for me to quit this game. I got stuck on trees, rocks, walls - you name it. Two enemies drove their motorcycle into a lightpole and got stuck there. I walked up to them and shot them. They didn't even notice. The experience is generally the same as before; sneak until you're bored and shoot someone. Quickly move to somewhere else and they'll forget about your existence in 5 minutes. It gets tedious very…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →The problem was the gameplay. I thought it was a step back from the fourth game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I've played this game series since the original. I've always loved the games. This one was no exception. I will note the following - Yes, the levels are long. Previous games I played, levels may take 1 hour, 1.5 hours. These maps are HUGE with so many things to do. Don't get me wrong, I actually enjoy it. But be prepared for this since you won't be finishing this game anytime soon. Again, for a single player game, is a GREAT thing to me. So, it's not a complaint. If anything, I want to say…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I admit it took a bit to get a good handle on the mechanics in Sniper Elite 5 but I definitely find game fun now that I have settled into a sort of rhythm so scout, snipe, infiltrate, repeat across various locations. Probably end up picking up Resistence next when I finish with this one.
positive · AI labelView post →Runs well on my old laptop! Dell Inspiron 7559 Shockingly no real stutters or lag and I can play it on medium
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Every time I launch this game it pops up an Epic Games web page, even though I have cross play disabled. If I wanted Epic Games garbage I would have bought it there.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →For me it would be Sniper Elite 5 busting the door down to find me pinned down by a Korvax from No Man's Sky. I'm in the middle of a 45 hour NMS replay and I just can't stop! That game is insanely addictive, specially since they added customisable Corvettes.
neutral · AI labelView post →Sniper Elite 5 gives me exactly what I want from a sniper game: big maps, careful planning, ridiculous long shots, and the beautiful horror show that is the X-ray kill cam. The best part of these games is always the setup. Finding a good vantage point, tagging enemies, watching patrols, planning the route, holding your breath, and waiting for that perfect shot. When it lands, it feels so satisfying. Horrible for the enemy’s organs, great for my dopamine. This one feels smoother and more…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Join @jessenorris.xboxera.com as he plays some Sniper Elite 5, it's an AMA about SE Resistance which he just previewed youtu.be/q8YN3ka86r4
neutral · AI labelView post →A good entry in the series! Sniper Elite 5 takes the adventure to France, with even wider and dynamic levels than before. The gameplay and the story remain en par with other entries in the franchise; there are few changes that work and few that are negligible. The campaign, one that I played in co-op with my friend Alb, has some very strong and impressive levels at the beginning, but some underwhelming ones towards the end. The gameplay is fun and it feels more refined than before, tho the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I wasn't watching the game... I was busy finishing my third playthrough of Sniper Elite 5, this time with a self-imposed "go out of your way to kill everything that moves" objective. Very satisfying.
positive · AI labelView post →Here's more from our upcoming game! "Is Sniper Elite: Resistance “good”? So far, yes. I can't help but resort to a banality here: if you liked Sniper Elite 5, which was good, you will definitely like Sniper Elite: Resistance." "Give me boots-on-ground nazi slaying" www.pcgamer.com/games/third-...
neutral · AI labelView post →Really fun. Basically Hitman in World War 2 with a little less immersive sim to it. Had a really fun time sneaking around and working out the best way to approach missions. Also found it fun that you'll stumble across different missions to do in the maps that are actually quite big. Would definitely recommend this one if you want to play a stealth sim.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Sniper games and me don't mix with the exception of ancient Delta Force from 1998. That is the starter. All the games here between have been shelved really quick yet this one works for me. Maybe it's because in this game you DO lug around the rifle but it is not elevated to a pedestal. You got your trusty pistol and SMG too and all of them can be kitted out to match your style or needs in a mission. Your backpack is also just jam packed with various toys you can use to mess with people.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →6/10 at best. It feels like a step back from SE4 in terms of level design and mission objectives. So many objectives require satchel charges but you don't spawn with any, so it's just a case of wandering around the map looking for them. It also seems way too easy - I'm halfway through and still haven't encountered any vehicles. The gunplay feels good, there's a decent amount of weapon customisation, and I like being able to ADS. Graphics and performance are both really good. There's only 9…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Love playing the co-op campaign with my wife. Smooth gameplay. Enjoyable game. Would be better if we could steal vehicles (like a panzer).
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Random list, Raul favorite stealth games (there is a lot!) Dishonored 1/2/DotO Thief 1/2 Metal Gear Solid 1/3/5 (love 2story but not the gameplay) Mimimi trilogy, specially Shadow Gambit Blood West Gloomwood Invisible Inc Sniper Elite 5 Commandos 2 Summerian Six Hitman trilogy/Blood Money (1/?)
neutral · AI labelView post →It's just a level pack for Sniper Elite 5 repackaged as a new game. They didn't introduce a single new feature, and the levels are mostly just reused assets from 5 with new layouts. And even 5 struggled to stand out from 4. I actually think it's a series that could use a refresh. Maybe a time jump to a different war or a move to a different theatre/front. Or go full alt history and have us killing Nazis in other time periods. And not just Cold War era or modern Nazi killing: Sci-fi Nazi…
negative · AI labelView post →Incredibly boring sniper game that hinders some great spots, (in most parts) forcing you to get closer, it feels so forced it laughable. Feels like a PS3 game, boring and basic
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →One of the better entries in the Sniper Elite franchise. Stealth lovers will feel right at home. But if you like big loud booms, there's plenty to like in this game as well. The game borrows quite some familiar mechanics used in other titles, but they’re implemented well, and that ultimately works in its favor. Story has never been the franchise’s strong point, and that remains true in this game too. What it offers instead is a great sandbox experience that becomes even more enjoyable in coop.
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