Best 10 + Casual Shooting Games You'll Love in 2024 (Super Easy to Play, Not Lagging)
If you're like many Aussies, you’ve probably gotten mad trying to jump into a Fortnite match and your screen goes all screwy. Crashed right when you spawn? Ugh yeah, super frustrating for no reason! But don't quit just yet. If you still want a decent game with minimal crashing — yeah that thing with delta force m4a1 being a banger aside— then maybe casual shooters is more your kind o’ zone. Let's look at what makes this category work so good and how to find fun without going broke and/or rage quiting!
Hold On — Who are “Casual" Gamers Anyhow?
Casual gamer is someone who games cause it's enjoyable, not as a full-on career (like most of us). No ultra-heavy gaming rigs, high refresh rate monitors or $500 headsets – you play on a lunch break, during the train home or while watching Netflix after a long day.
“Casual isn’t lazy, it’s balance. Shoot stuff yes, but also chill if the WiFi sucks."
- Bright colors ✅
- Straight-up controls 🤜
- Don't take weeks to learn 😌
- Don’t freeze on low-end laptop 🙏
- Few or NO microtransactions 🔥 (or keep them optional)
| Need It: Easy Pick-Up Gameplay | Awesome Perk: Mobile & PC Flexibility |
| Short Rounds (10-mins max preferred!) 💨 | Coop/Multitplayer support is BONUS 🐟 |
The Real Trouble With AAA Battle Royales: Lag, Hacks, AND Crashing!
Gaming gods hate Fortnite players 😢 We know the truth though—everytime the loading bar gets past “96%" and it crashes back to main menu? Pure pain bro. And if your internet is dodgy like mine in Melbourne? Then expect some stuttering too.
I once played for five whole matches without crash—but it involved unplugging smart fridges and banning roommates from using the WiFi. Madness in 2024. That’s why casual options win here—you can jump in quick, have a solid time, and get out again fast, no stress, less lag issues.
- Poor net connection? Try offline options 👀
- Low hardware spec laptop user gang rise up 💪
- Not every shooting should end mid-match (looking at YOU epic games 😒)
);?>)
No More Crash Videos For Now — Best 10 Casual Shoot Games 2024 Edition!
We've tested literally HOURS for you, tried everything that wouldn't blow the old rig. Sorted from chill to slightly spicy (still way easy).
- Delta Force Online: Yep! That ‘m4a1’ squad is back. Super realistic loadouts (including sweet scopes), military sound design makes you FEEL the shots. Good server uptime 👍 BUT might need beefier PC than other options.
- Nintendo Switch Sports (Bowling / Baseball):Wait what?? Chill on me. Those aren't classic “shooter" style but guess waht - you wave joycons around like bullets. Motion-control shooter vibes = same muscle reactions used while dodging rockets laterally in battlefields.
- Hellgun Arena — Roguelike FPS, runs well even at 720p settings. Has rogue-style level RNG with weapons that actually make you giggle. Fast reloads & hilarious animations save gameplay hours even after death.
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Note for Aus readers: Some titles may appear different names via Steam depending region, but the base engines run fine across Pacific servers
The One They Don't Tell Ya — Matchmaking Doesn’t Need To Kill CPU!
Want less random freezes or sudden quits
Check background apps, reduce visual detail to lowest possible, and try older releases sometimes built lighter.Micromanaging graphic drivers sounds scary but doesn’t always solve lag problems anyway (speaking as person spending 8-hours reinstalling GPU tools for nothing one Sat night 😷). Instead of chasing pixel quality, try picking titles coded for smooth operation over realism first. Example:
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Light vs Big Games:
- ✅Mecha Breakdown (Pixel Art FPS): 18FPS playable and still smooth movement.
- 🚫Metal Core Zero @ ultra HD: Chugs worse than broken blender
"But What if I Just Want That 'Delta Force' Feels?' Ask Again"
If heavy-hitters like the new "delta force m4a1 customization system" gives the feel you’re chasing but keeps crashing on ya, there IS a workaround... Check out these alternatives that give the "mil sim tension without the full sim punishment": List Below ➡“If only all games let you shoot sideways through doors..."
Games That Feel Like Mil Sim But Are Actually Laid Back
- Xeno Ops Reboot - Tactical CQB with AI squads. Less twitch-based reflex shooting
- Frontline Rescue (Australia made!) - Great cover-based action + MedEvac missions that don’t punish hard
- Crossfire X (Patched 2024): Smokes and flashbangs that blind properly, minus anti-cheat crashes!
How About Multiplayer But Without Getting Yelled At by 14-year-olds?
You know the issue—try Team Deathmatch in Call o’ Duty, you either carry, or become meme fuel instantly. Casual games usually feature bots OR team mates with chills attitude and less trash-talk (mostly!).Also remember:
- If lag hits mid-round, can re-spawn without match penalty ❗
- Some let you pause bullet-time when changing weapons 💻 handy for slower clicks!
Casual Firstperson Shooter Apps for Phones?
Believe it or not—a TON has improved since early PUBG Mobile glory years. Even budget phones like Oppos and Samsung Galaxy A’s won’t crash often unless developer didn't test Android version before release date. Which happens... sigh 🤦♂️. Here's 3 top picks that run well under mobile hotspot (even down bad reception):| #Title | RAM usage | Durability |
|---|---|---|
| Metal Bullet Run | ~1.3 GB ram use | ✔ Low ping even outside Wi-Fi |
Main Benefits of Casual Shoots On Mobile
- New Players Friendly ✔
- Tilt-to-shoot option for better reaction times 💁
You Still Think You Just Need A New Mouse Or Headset?
Yeah nah 😂 Listen, we all thought swapping mice might fix hit registry once upon a time too. Sometimes glitches live IN THE ENGINE CODE — NOT YOUR PERIPHERALS OK 😩 Especially true for games relying HEAVY on Netcode tech which poorly optimised (cough *fort*). So unless your keyboard is legit falling apart and types ‘jump’ when pressing ‘run’ by default (which happens?), best stick casual games till things settle backend side of stuff! Pro Tip 💬 Uninstalled ALL launcher tools slowing you down. Most devs offer direct-play now (via store clients)
When to Consider Upgrading?
Only consider new peripherals IF:
[ ] Game plays well but feels clunky
[ ] Old mouse buttons double-click
[ ] Keyboard dead zones affect fire-rate timing
[x] Friends don’t rag you for low sensitivity
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Otherwise—stick cheaper setups till lag reduces
Bonuses: Co-op Fun For Couch or Local Friend Gatherings
Don’t miss this hidden benefit — many of these relaxed shooters allow split-screen, local co-op with mates nearby: Game Title | Max Supported Players --------|------ Overcooked 2 - Shotgun Pack DLC | Supports up to 4 (and absolute chaos) 👪 Mini Militia Revamped Mod | 8 player LAN mode 👊 Note: Requires HDMI cable connected or local hotspot network setup — no internet required (perfect for bush camp trips away).Tips for Better Experience Offline Gaming:
- Disable auto updates temporarily in Steam/Switch settings
- Test local connections at least once before taking it camping 🧗♀️
Still Not Convinced? Maybe This Comparison Helps?
| 🔫 | Top Casual Shooter | Classic AAA Game |
|---|---|---|
| Rare, fixes exist within days 🌄 | "Normal!" says Dev forum ☹ | |
| Around ~15 Sec MAX | Often >1 minute ⏳ |