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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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Vigor
Vigor

Action 23 September 2020

An online shooter with survival features, created by Bohemia Interactive studio. We are taken to Europe after a nuclear war and compete with other players for resources needed for survival in the postwar Norway.

Aftercharge
Aftercharge

Action canceled

Aftercharge is an FPS game focusing on multiplayer 3-vs-3 matches. Half of the players take on the roles of robots, while the other half are soldiers. Their task is to destroy or protect given targets.

Pool Panic
Pool Panic

Action 19 July 2018

Pool Panic is a funny action adventure game, in which players take on the role of... a conscious billiard ball, living in a world where everything is somehow connected with this sport. Rekim studio is responsible for creating the title.

Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers
Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers

Action 16 March 2023

A 2.5D shooter with a unique graphic design stylized on black-and-white science fiction films from the 1950s. During the game we play as a pilot of an airplane fighting with aliens.

PixARK
PixARK

Action 31 May 2019

PixARK is a sandbox game inspired by ARK: Survival Evolved. The game lets the player explore a fantastic park, made entirely out of voxels. The park is inhabited by many magical animals and dinosaurs, that can be tamed by the player.

Rogue Aces
Rogue Aces

Action 12 April 2018

A mix of a dynamic shoot’em up and a roguelike, in which we assume the role of a fighter pilot fighting on procedurally-generated battlefields inspired by World War II locations. As the game progresses, we can upgrade our plane, increasing its battle potential and enabling us to face more and more difficult opponents.

Devious Dungeon
Devious Dungeon

Action 30 March 2018

A platform action game, in which we play the role of a knight traversing catacombs and eliminating monsters that are standing in his way. The gameplay in Devious Dungeon is enriched by RPG elements - during his voyages the hero does not only gain new equipment, but also reaches consecutive experience levels, so that over time he can face more and more demanding challenges.

Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered

Action 02 July 2019

A remastered edition of Red Faction: Guerilla developed by THQ Nordic. In comparison to the original, the game features improved visuals, higher resolution, as well as more detailed textures, shadows, and lighting.

Slime-san
Slime-san

Action 03 August 2017

A platform game whose main protagonist is the title Mucus; the protagonist has been swallowed by a giant worm and now has to fight for life, trying to find a way out of this deadly trap. Slime-san made his debut on personal computers and then hit the consoles, along with two extras: Blackbird's Kraken and Sheeple's Sequel.

Gift of Parthax
Gift of Parthax

Action canceled

A 2D arcade game, in which you play as a mage trying to save his friend. To succeed, you need to develop your abilities by fighting many enemies in an arena.

Ritual: Crown of Horns
Ritual: Crown of Horns

Action 07 November 2019

Dark, three-dimensional action game in which we play as a prize hunter. The production is set in a dangerous world inspired by Weird West (a combination of westerns and supernatural elements).

Don't Starve: Nintendo Switch Edition
Don't Starve: Nintendo Switch Edition

Action 12 April 2018

A new version of the popular survival game Don’t Starve. This edition was developed for Nintendo Switch. In addition to the base game that originally debuted in 2013, it includes two expansions – Reign of Giants and Shipwrecked. The expansions greatly expand the gameplay with new features.

Quad Fighter K
Quad Fighter K

Action 31 May 2018

A shoot’em up game, in which the players assume the role of a pilot of a space fighter jet. Their task is to attack a fortress of aggressive aliens who are trying to conquer Earth. Quad Fighter K can be played alone or with three other players.

Fate/Extella Link
Fate/Extella Link

Action 19 March 2019

The next installment of the Fate cycle, which is at the same time a direct continuation of Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star. As in the case of the previous title, we are dealing with a third-player action game, a gameplay model somewhat reminiscent of the Dynasty Warriors series.

Juicy Realm
Juicy Realm

Action 07 November 2019

A twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements. In Juicy Realm, the players assume the roles of scientists exploring the kingdom of intelligent and very dangerous plants. One can do it alone or in a company through a local co-op mode.

Rival Megagun
Rival Megagun

Action 29 November 2018

A 2D shoot 'em up shoot. Rival Megagun stands out with an interesting multiplayer for 2 people, in which we can turn into a barefoot attacking the other player. The game was created by Spacewave Software studio.

Psyvariar Delta
Psyvariar Delta

Action 27 June 2019

A remastered version of an arcade title Psyvariar Revision. Psyvariar Delta is a classic shoot’em up game, in which we control a futuristic fighter and eliminate everything in our way.

Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans

Action 24 July 2018

A two-dimensional beat ‘em up starring Bud Spencer and Terence Hill – a famous acting duo that has starred in many action and western movies during 60’s and 70’s.

Battlezone: Gold Edition
Battlezone: Gold Edition

Action 08 November 2018

An upgraded version of Battlezone, a VR title from 2016. The biggest novelty is the ability to play without virtual reality equipment. Moreover, the developers added all DLCs previously released for the game.

Black Bird
Black Bird

Action 18 October 2018

A shoot'em up, in which we play as a girl transformed into a black bird. As we play Black Bird, we explore a gloomy land and eliminate hordes of enemies using bombs or bubble-like projectiles.

Aragami: Shadow Edition
Aragami: Shadow Edition

Action 21 February 2019

A special version of Aragami, enriched with the Nightfall expansion pack. Aragami: Shadow Edition is a stealth game developed by Spanish studio Lince Works. In the game, the players assume of warriors who possess the power of shadows.

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Action 24 May 2018

An action game with platform game features. The players assume the role of Zangestu – a demon hunter who travels to a castle occupied by a powerful fallen angel. During the game, the players are exploring grim locations and fighting enemies. The game distinguishes itself from other games with the presence of four playable characters.

Warriors Orochi 4
Warriors Orochi 4

Action 16 October 2018

The fourth entry in the popular series of hack'and'slash games, in which characters from the Dynasty Warriors series meet characters from the Samurai Warriors series. This time, they must stop the crisis caused by Zeus – the strongest of the gods of Olympus.

Speed Brawl
Speed Brawl

Action 18 September 2018

A beat'em up, in which we take part in the eponymous competition, eliminating hordes of insectoid Selenites. In Speed Brawl, victory is determined both by the style in which we send our opponents to the other side and the time in which we clear the subsequent arenas. The title allows you to play on your own or with other players in a local or online multiplayer mode.