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Action Video Games

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.

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Squadron 42
Squadron 42

Action TBA

A combination of space simulator and action adventure game, referring to such titles as Wing Commander. The production was initally designed as a solo campaign in Star Citizen, a game from Cloud Imperium Games - a company founded by the famous game developer Chris Roberts.

PC

Assassin's Creed: Infinity
Assassin's Creed: Infinity

Action TBA

The biggest project in the history of Assassin's Creed series, created in collaboration with studios Ubisoft Montreal and Ubisoft Quebec. Infinity is a game as a service, taking us to different historical eras where we take part in the conflict of Assassins and Templars.

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Tomb Raider 13
Tomb Raider 13

Action TBA

It is a TPP action adventure game, the thirteenth installment in the series about the adventures of Lara Croft, but not a direct continuation of the previous part. Game was developed entirely on Unreal Engine 5 technology.

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Max Payne Remake
Max Payne Remake

Action TBA

A refreshed version of the first two parts of the Max Payne shooter series, in which we play the titular character. The remake was developed by Remedy Entertainment studio and published by Rockstar Games.

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Half-Life 3
Half-Life 3

Action TBA

The third installment in a bestselling series of first-person shooters, its current status still unclear. There's been lots of unofficial leaks surrounding Half-Life 3, rarely commented on (and usually shot down) by Valve.

PC

Battlefield 7
Battlefield 7

Action TBA

The tenth main installment in a series of shooters by Electronic Arts, developed by EA DICE, led by Vince Zampella. Unlike Battlefield 2042, the new game features both multiplayer and a singleplayer campaign.

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Physint
Physint

Action TBA

A spy action game developed by Kojima Productions. Hideo Kojima is the head of the project, known primarily for his Metal Gear Solid series. The creators of Physint describe it as a production blurring the lines between a videogame and a movie.

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Far Cry 7
Far Cry 7

Action TBA

The seventh main installment of the best-selling series of first-person shooters from Ubisoft. The production is led by the veteran Drew Holmes. The game is rumored to feature drastic changes to the existing formula, moving away from some of the ideas from previous entries.

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To the Star
To the Star

Action TBA (early access since 2025)

A survival TPP game from the authors of Gord. To The Star offers a fantasy world inspired by Alice in Wonderland. It can be explored solo or in co-op. The game relies on a unique mechanic of preparing meals, which can be used to strengthen the hero or weaken the enemies.

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Thorgal
Thorgal

Action TBA

An action adventure gamed with RPG elements, based on the popular comic book series created by Grzegorz Rosinski and Jean Van Hamme. Thorgal allows us to play as the titular viking, dealing with various enemies and gods while trying to protect his family.

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Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions

Action TBA

Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions is a multiplayer action game. Players join a quidditch team, participating in dynamic competitive matches.

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Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Action TBA

A full-fledged remake of Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater is a TPP stealth game telling the story of Naked Snake, an operative trying to survive in a jungle and stop the Soviets from changing the course of the world.

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Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion
Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion

Action TBA

The second installment in a series of TPP action games, in which we pilot futuristic mecha known as Arsenals. Just like the original game, Daemon X Machina: Titanic Scion was developed by Marvelous Interactive.

PC

Fairgame$
Fairgame$

Action TBA

An online first-person shooter tasking players with robbing billionaires in elaborate heists. It's the debut game of Haven, a studio founded by Jade Raymond, the producer of the first Assassin's Creed.

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Marathon
Marathon

Action TBA

An online FPS set in the distant future and the next installment in the Marathon series, developed by Bungie since 1994.

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Beautiful Light
Beautiful Light

Action TBA

An FPS revolving around asymmetrical multiplayer. Beautiful Light focuses on battles between teams of operatives trying to extract an artifact while being hunted by player-controlled monsters.

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Killing Floor III
Killing Floor III

Action TBA

The third installment in a series of co-op first-person shooters by Tripwire Interactive. Killing Floor III has us playing as members of Nightfall, a rebel group facing off against the Horzine megacorp and their bioengineered monsters, the Zeds.

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Retrieval
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.

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Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals

Action TBA

An online TPP shooter, offered in free-to-play model with microtransactions. Marvel Rivals was created by NetEase and offers licensed superheroes, villans and locations from the comics. The core of the game are 6 vs 6 duels and the game only supports multiplayer gameplay.

PC

Mafia 4
Mafia 4

Action TBA

The fourth part of the cult action game series, which is a prequel to the series. Mafia 4 was developed by Hangar 13 studio (the authors of Mafia III and Mafia: Definitive Edition) and uses Unreal Engine 5 technology.

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Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Remake
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Remake

Action TBA

Remake of Splinter Cell, the iconic stealth game from 2002 and the first installment of Sam Fisher's adventures. Together with him we once again try to thwart the terrorists' plot, maintaining discretion worthy of an agent of the Third Echelon.

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Code: To Jin Yong
Code: To Jin Yong

Action TBA

An open-world TPP action game based on the works of Chinese writer Jin Yong. In Code: To Jin Yong we explore a vast land and fight fierce fights with enemies.

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Marvel's Black Panther
Marvel's Black Panther

Action TBA

An open-world action game in which we find ourselves in the Marvel universe of Black Panther. Black Panther: The Game is the work of an Electronic Arts-owned studio in Seattle, headed by Kevin Stephens - former vice president of Monolith Productions.

PC

Deadrop
Deadrop

Action TBA

Multiplayer FPS developed by Midnight Society studio, behind which is internet celebrity Dr. DisRespect. In Deadrop, we play soldiers who acquire a valuable drug for their factions while fighting among themselves to evacuate to safety.

PC