Korean Dictionary
How to say "First-Person Shooter" in Korean
“First-Person Shooter” in Korean is FPS 게임 (pronounced "epieseu geim").
FPS 게임
epieseu geim
Usage & Context
A game genre where the player experiences the game through the protagonist's perspective, typically involving shooting mechanics. FPS games like Valorant and Counter-Strike are very popular in Korean PC bangs.
Example Sentence
FPS 게임을 잘 하려면 에이밍 연습이 중요해요.
To be good at FPS games, aiming practice is important.
How to use FPS 게임 naturally
Quick answer
The Korean word for “First-Person Shooter” is FPS 게임, romanized as epieseu geim.
Usage tip
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Common mistake
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Pronunciation Guide
FPS (epieseu) is pronounced by saying each letter: 'eh-pee-eh-soo'. The 'e' is like in 'bed', 'pi' like 'pee', 'e' again, and 'seu' like 'soo' but with a soft 's'. 게임 (geim) sounds like 'gay-eem'. So, it's 'eh-pee-eh-soo gay-eem'.
More Example Sentences
Observing popular games at a Korean internet cafe.
PC방 가면 다들 FPS 게임만 하는 것 같아요.
When you go to a PC bang, it seems everyone only plays FPS games.
Stating personal game preferences to a friend.
저는 FPS 게임보다 롤플레잉 게임을 더 좋아해요.
I prefer role-playing games over FPS games.
Planning to play a new game with friends.
새로운 FPS 게임이 출시돼서 친구들이랑 같이 해보려고요.
A new FPS game was released, so I'm going to try it with my friends.
Cultural Context
FPS games are immensely popular in Korea, particularly in PC bangs (internet cafes), which are central to Korean gaming culture. Titles like Overwatch, Valorant, and Sudden Attack have massive followings, and the competitive nature of these games, combined with the social aspect of playing with friends in a PC bang, makes them a significant part of daily life for many gamers. Professional FPS players are also highly celebrated figures in the country's thriving esports scene.
Editorial note
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Reviewed by Min-jung Park, Korean Language Teacher. Updated May 31, 2026. See our editorial standards.
Common Phrases
FPS 게임 실력
FPS game skill
FPS 게임 대회
FPS game tournament
FPS 게임 유저
FPS game user/player
Related Expressions
슈팅 게임
syuting geim
Shooting game (broader term)
전략 게임
jeollyak geim
Strategy game (different genre)
격투 게임
gyeoktu geim
Fighting game (different genre)
롤
rol
LoL (League of Legends, a MOBA, often contrasted with FPS)
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