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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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Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake
Action 2026
Remake of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time. Compared to the original Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake stands out thanks to its prettier graphics, improved controls and better combat system.
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.
Wolfenstein III
Action TBA
The ninth installment in the Wolfenstein series, and a continuation of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus. The production developed by the Swedish Machine Games studio once again puts the players in the role of B.J. Blazkowicz, who continues his fight against the Nazis.
Apex Legends
Action 29 March 2022
A free-to-play online FPP battle royale shooter, set in the futuristic universe of the Titanfall series. Respawn Entertainment studio developed the game, and the publisher is Electronic Arts.
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy
Action 18 June 2024
LEGO Star Wars II: The Original Trilogy is a continuation of one of the best made electronic and entertainment products of 2005. According to the subtitle, this time the developers focused on three episodes of the Star Wars film cycle, shot by George Lucas in 1977-1983.
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
Action 23 October 2023
The follow-up to a hit action game from 2012. Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number is a production of an independent studio Dennaton Games, the developer duo of Jonathan “Cactus” Söderström and Dennis Wedin. The player controls a bandit, who, provided there is a payoff, undertakes a number of risky jobs. Depending on the mission conditions, the hero can be either forced to avoid a direct confrontation, or brutally eliminate all enemies.
Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
Action 02 August 2023
Oceanhorn 2 is a sequel to the 2013 action RPG developed by a small Finnish studio Cornfox & Bros. The game takes place in the same fantasy realm as the series' first installment. We play as a young boy who trains very hard to become a Knight of Arcadia. We observe the game from a third-person perspective. Gameplay mechanics in Oceanhorn 2 are visibly inspired by the popular Legend of Zelda series. Oceanhorn 2 places more emphasis on exploration than the original game.
Mordhau
Action 12 July 2023
An action game developed by the independent developer Team Mordhau. The players assume the role of medieval knights and take part in online duels to the death. The characteristic feature of Mordhau is incredibly elaborate combat system that lets us execute precise strikes, slow down and feint attacks. Moreover, we can personalize our armor and weapons to our liking.
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.
Unknown 9: Awakening
Action November 2024
A TPP action adventure game which is part of the vast universe of Unknown 9. In Unknown 9: Awakening we play as Haroona, a girl from Kolkata, who tries to control her supernatural abilities and travels through a hidden dimension known as The Fold.
Tribes of Midgard
Action 27 July 2021
Tribes of Midgard is a co-op action adventure game in which we play the role of a viking defending his village during the end of the world. The game was developed by Norsfell Games studio.
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.
Shadowman: Darque Legacy
Action 2024
Shadowman: Darque Legacy is an action adventure game based on an American comic book series published by Valiant. The playable character can travel between the worlds of the living and the dead, using this power in combat and during puzzles.
Outcast: A New Beginning
Action 15 March 2024
Second part of action adventure game series, launched in 1999. In Outcast 2: A New Beginning we once again find ourselves on the planet Adelpha and, as Cutter Slade, we try to save its inhabitants from a robot invasion.
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.
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
Action June 2024
The remastered version of a 2013 brawler. Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate tasks us with defeating the villainous Phantom. The game runs on the Unreal Engine 5, introduces new content and many improvements across the board.
Alan Wake 2: The Lake House
Action TBA
An expansion to Alan Wake 2, a third-person survival horror game. Alan Wake 2: The Lake House has the titular hero and Saga Anderson join forces once again to investigate the titular research facility and the secret experiments conducted within.
Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream
Action 2025
An isometric stealth game with beautiful graphics, enriched with tactical strategy elements. The story of Eriksholm: The Stolen Dream takes place in the titular Scandinavian-themed city. We play as 3 characters, trying to avoid direct confrontations with encountered enemies.
Exoborne
Action 2025
A multiplayer extraction shooter, in which players loot dangerous areas and try to safely evacuate afterwards. Exoborne has us facing other players, violent storms and tornadoes.
Jurassic Park: Survival
Action 2025
A first-person action adventure game with stealth elements, based on the Jurassic Park license. Jurassic Park: Survival stars Dr. Maya Joshi, fighting to survive on the dinosaur-overrun Isla Nublar.
Son and Bone
Action November 2024
A fast-paced first-person shooter reminiscent of the modern Doom games. Son and Bone has us playing as a sheriff transported into a world full of dinosaurs and other strange creatures.
Immortals of Aveum
Action 22 August 2023
An FPP action game, in which we play as a mage, fighting to save a world ruined by conflict. Immortals of Aveum was developed by Ascendant Studios and published by Electronic Arts.
Retrieval
Action TBA
A sci-fi action adventure survival horror game. Retrieval stars Hana Loshe, a researcher facing down abominations dwelling under the surface of an uncharted alien planet.