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Action games. Wide category of games that require reflex, accuracy and agility. It includes, among other things, shooters (e.g. Call of Duty and Battlefield series) and action-adventure games (Tomb Raider). First and third person perspective (FPP/TPP) is used. In most cases we are playing as a character who has to defeat some enemies and reach a specific point. We can use a wide range of weapons, including pistols, rocket launchers, swords, knives and like. Action-adventure is a particular category within action games genre. Such titles put less emphasis on action and combat, focusing more on story, exploration and puzzles. more

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Wild Guns: Reloaded
Wild Guns: Reloaded

Action 20 December 2016

An extensive remake of Wild Guns, a classical action game that was initially released in 1994 for SNES. It was developed by Natsume in cooperation with the creators of the original. The game’s plot combines elements of western with science fiction and cyberpunk and tells the story of two protagonists: a girl named Annie, who wishes to take revenge on the Kid’s gang, and a bounty hunter, Clint, helping her. Mechanics-wise, it is a combination of arcade rail shooter and a third-person action game.

Yakuza 0
Yakuza 0

Action 12 March 2015

Another installment in the popular action game series, known as the Japan’s take on the Grand Theft Auto series. This time, the developers from SEGA created a prequel of the whole series, taking place in 1988, seven years before the events seen in the first installment. The plot of Yakuza 0 focuses on young Kazuma Kiryu, the series' protagonist, as he began his journey to become a legend in the Japanese underworld.

Smite
Smite

Action 31 May 2016

A MOBA game with arcade elements, created by Hi-Res, a studio known from such productions as Global Agenda or Tribes: Ascend. Smite allows the players to direct the actions of mythological deities who fight team battles in thematically diverse arenas. The game is focused on dynamic duels, in which not only stats and skills of the heroes, but also reflexes and the accurate eye of the players count. In the technical layer, Smite is powered by Unreal Engine 3.0, which provides high-quality visuals.

Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2

Action 08 June 2021

Chivalry II is a continuation of the multiplayer first-person action game from 2012. Again, we are taking part in online clashes in a reality reminiscent of the Middle Ages. This time, however, they are on a larger scale and we can use horses in them.

Battlefield 2042
Battlefield 2042

Action 19 November 2021

Battlefield 6 is the first instalment of the famous shooter series to hit the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X consoles. The game was developed by EA DICE studio. The publisher is, as usual, Electronic Arts.

Yakuza Kiwami 2
Yakuza Kiwami 2

Action 28 August 2018

Yakuza Kiwami 2 is an expanded remake of the second entry in the Yakuza series. The game was developed by Sega and enables the player to assume the role of Kazuma Kiryu. The developers left the story from the original version and used a modern engine and improved mechanics.

Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII
Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII

Action 12 October 2018

Another entry in the Call of Duty series and the fourth entry in the Black Ops sub-series. It was developed by Treyarch. Contrary to the previous installments, Call of Duty: Black Ops IIII lacks a single player campaign. Instead, the developers introduced a battle royale multiplayer mode called the Blackout.

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Forges of Corruption
Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Forges of Corruption

Action 18 June 2024

An expansion for the popular boomer shooter from 2023. Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun - Forges of Corruption offers five new missions, 2 new weapons (a thermal cannon and a rocket launcher) and 2 new enemy types (a terminator and a brute).

Bendy and the Dark Revival
Bendy and the Dark Revival

Action 01 March 2023

The second part of the FPP survival horror series launched in 2017. In Bendy and the Dark Revival, we play Audrey, who is trapped in an animation studio overrun by terrifying monsters.

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles

Action 15 October 2021

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles is an action game in which we fight one-on-one duels in small arenas against AI or other people. Inspiration for the game was a hit manga and anime based on it.

Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0
Call of Duty: Warzone 2.0

Action 16 November 2022

Call of Duty: Warzone 2 is a multiplayer FPS based on the free-to-play model, with battle royale as the main game mode.

Forgive Me Father
Forgive Me Father

Action 28 September 2023

An old school FPS, in which players travel to a world straight out of H.P. Lovecraft's works. In Forgive me Father we play as a priest or journalist, who are looking for answers to their questions, eliminating hordes of monsters.

Grime
Grime

Action 15 December 2022

GRIME is a combat-focused action adventure game with RPG elements, in which we absorb the remains of our enemies to strengthen our own abilities. It is the debut game of the independent Clover Bite studio.

Aliens: Fireteam Elite
Aliens: Fireteam Elite

Action 24 August 2021

Alien: Fireteam is a co-op TPP shooter based on the Alien brand license. As a member of a three-person team we face hordes of aliens within four story campaigns. The game was developed by Cold Iron Studios.

Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight

Action 25 September 2018

Hollow Knight is a 2D metroidvania game developed by the indie studio Team Cherry. The game takes us to a fantasy underground world located bellow the city of Dirtmouth. The place attracts numerous adventurers, who disappear without a trace when they enter it. We play as an adventurer who decides to face the challenge and find riches, fame, and the answers he is looking for in that underground world. The game is presented from a side-scrolling perspective.

Outriders
Outriders

Action 01 April 2021

A dark science fiction co-op shooter from the Polish studio People Can Fly (creators of such games as Bulletstorm). We take on the role of the crew of a spaceship sent to a distant planet with a mission on which the fate of humanity depends.

League of Legends: Wild Rift
League of Legends: Wild Rift

Action 2024

League of Legends: Wild Rift is a version of the popular MOBA (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) game prepared for mobile devices and consoles. Compared to the original, the title has undergone changes in the control and dynamics of the game.

Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood
Castlevania Requiem: Symphony of the Night & Rondo of Blood

Action 26 October 2018

A set of two classic Castlevania games, including the cult classic Symphony of the Night and Rondo of Blood. The package includes original versions of both productions, although with a few additional options.

Daylight
Daylight

Action 29 April 2014

Daylight is a horror action game with first person perspective (FPP). The title was produced by Zombie Inc. studio, which achievements include Blacklight: Tango Down and Saw II: Flesh & Blood. The main character of the game is a young woman who for some unexplained reason wakes up inside an abandoned psychiatric facility. This place has been taken over by wraiths, from which the only way to escape turns out to be.

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon - Classic Edition
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon - Classic Edition

Action 16 December 2021

Standalone addition to the first-person shooter Far Cry 3 released in 2012. Ubisoft Montreal studio's production is a pastiche of science-fiction movies from the 80s. The plot of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon takes players to the year 2007. After the outbreak of nuclear war the world is plunged into chaos.

Doom 3
Doom 3

Action 26 July 2019

The third installment of the legendary FPS series by id Software which set new standards in the genre’s development back in the mid-90s. The action takes place in a secret research facility of the UAC corporation on Mars, where the protagonist, an ex-marine whom we control, begins his service. Shortly thereafter, strange things begin to happen: the lab comes under attack, the communications with the HQ are severed, and the people we encounter turn into bloodthirsty monsters.

God Eater 2: Rage Burst
God Eater 2: Rage Burst

Action 19 February 2015

An enhanced version of the second entry in the God Eater series from Bandai Namco Entertainment, unlike the original also available on PC and PlayStation 4. Aside from the old content, God Eater 2: Rage Burst offers many improvements, both in visuals and gameplay. We still receive a dynamic action game with RPG features, with its story taking place three years after the previous installment. We traverse the land as a nameless hero and eliminate large beasts.

Hunt: Showdown
Hunt: Showdown

Action 18 February 2020

A TPP action game focused on the online co-op mode. It was developed by Crytek, whose members used to work e.g on the Darksiders series. The game utilizes a free-to-play model with optional microtransactions. The story is set in the 19th century and focuses on several fearless heroes fighting monsters from legends and superstitions. The team of 4 people features characters with unique abilities, which can be developed as the game progresses.

Titanfall 2
Titanfall 2

Action 28 October 2016

A continuation of a multiplayer shooter by Respawn Entertainment, which was published in 2014 exclusively on PC, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. In contrast to the first installment, Titanfall 2 offers a single player campaign in which you assume the role of a resistance rifleman with the ambition of becoming a pilot. His chance comes as the owner of an Argus class Titan dies during his mission and the stranded machine chooses the protagonist as its new pilot.