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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.

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Destroy All Humans!
Destroy All Humans!

Action 28 July 2020

A complete remake of the first installment of Destroy All Humans!, a series of humorous action games released in 2005. Once again, we take on the role of an alien named Crypto, sowing destruction on our planet in the mid-20th century.

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Jets'n'Guns 2
Jets'n'Guns 2

Action 24 July 2020

The second part of the shoot'em up series, in which we sit at the helm of a space fighter, fighting with numerous enemy forces. The high pace of Jets'n'Guns 2 is amplified not only by the ubiquitous explosions, but also by the dynamic soundtrack.

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Carrion
Carrion

Action 23 July 2020

An action game in which we take on the role of an amorphous monster that kills people; as we progress, the monster evolves, increasing its size and acquiring new skills, allowing it to discover ever more gruesome ways to kill its victims.

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Crysis Remastered
Crysis Remastered

Action 23 July 2020

A remastered version of Crysis, developed by Crytek and Saber Interactive studios. Crysis Remastered has gained numerous visual improvements, including refreshed textures and ray tracing support, as well as graphical effects absent from the original.

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Vertigo Remastered
Vertigo Remastered

Action 21 July 2020

A science-fiction first-person shooter intended for virtual reality systems, created by an independent trio called Zulubo Productions. The plot of Vertigo takes place in a world where humanity managed to harness the power of small black holes to produce energy using quantum reactors. Such installations span numerous miles into the ground. During the game, we assume the role of a hero, who inexplicably wakes up in one of such complexes.

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Into the Radius
Into the Radius

Action 20 July 2020

An FPS with an open world, made only for VR headsets. Into the Radius is inspired by the STALKER series, giving us a chance to explore an exclusion zone around the fictional city of Pechorsk. We must deal with anomalies and enemies, manage weapons and look for artifacts.

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Ghost of Tsushima
Ghost of Tsushima

Action 17 July 2020

An action sandbox game developed by Sucker Punch, the creators of the InFamous series. The player is taken to the titular island of Tshishima, where as a samurai he or she fights the Mongol invaders in order to avenge the death of family and close ones. A direct confrontation isn’t always the best course of action. To effectively eliminate opponents, the protagonist must learn to work in the shadows.

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SUPERHOT: Mind Control Delete
SUPERHOT: Mind Control Delete

Action 16 July 2020

SUPERHOT: MIND CONTROL DELETE is a big independent addition to the unusual Polish action game SUPERHOT, in which time passes only when we move the character. The extension enriches the game with elements of horguelike and offers new challenges, previously unavailable weapons and alternative playable characters with unique gameplay features.

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Orcs Must Die! 3
Orcs Must Die! 3

Action 14 July 2020

Orcs Must Die! 3 is the third full-fledged version of the popular action game using elements of the tower defense genre. The player's task is to repel the attack of the orc hordes by means of various traps. Studio Robot Entertainment is responsible for the production.

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Rocket Arena
Rocket Arena

Action 14 July 2020

Rocket Arena is an arcade shooter distributed in a free-to-play model. It is based mainly on the deathmatch mode, in which two teams of three are competing against each other. Final Strike Games studio is responsible for the production.

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Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss

Action 14 July 2020

A roguelike game created in a platform shooter convention. In Neon Abyss, we cross randomly generated undergrounds and fight hordes of enemies. As we progress, we increase our combat potential through the acquisition of increasingly powerful weapons and skills.

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Devolverland Expo
Devolverland Expo

Action 11 July 2020

A free action adventure game which is a marketing material from Devolver Digital. This game by the Polish studio Flying Wild Hog allows us to visit an abandoned building full of materials from the titles that were to be shown at the E3 2020.

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2

Action 10 July 2020

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 is a sequel of the 2018 platformer. In the game, we play the role of a warrior named Zangetsu, who, accompanied by three other heroes, must cleanse the fortress inhabited by demons.

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Elden: Path of the Forgotten
Elden: Path of the Forgotten

Action 09 July 2020

An action adventure game with RPG elements shown in 2D perspective. Elden: Path of the Forgotten draws inspiration from the works of H.P. Lovecraft and tells the story of Elden, searching for her mother on the Path of the Forgotten in the midst of the vanished lands.

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Marvel's Iron Man VR
Marvel's Iron Man VR

Action 03 July 2020

An action game, developed with virtual reality sets in mind, in which we play as the titular character. In Iron Man VR we take part in spectacular fights against opponents, who we eliminate by making use of the combat capabilities of Tony Stark's futuristic armour.

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Minecraft: Dungeons - Jungle Awakens
Minecraft: Dungeons - Jungle Awakens

Action 01 July 2020

The first DLC for an action RPG adventure game Minecraft: Dungeons. In the Jungle Awakens we find ourselves in the jungle, where a mysterious power lurks. The add-on gives us three new missions, previously unseen enemies and equipment.

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Fortnite: Save the World
Fortnite: Save the World

Action 30 June 2020

A third-person action game focusing on cooperative gameplay. It was developed by the Polish division of Epic Games (formerly known as People Can Fly). The action of Fortnite takes place in a world haunted by zombie-like demons. The players assume the role of operators whose task is to stop the monsters that invade the Earth through a network of portals. The gameplay is divided into two phases — during the day, we have to build a stronghold that repels demon attacks at night.

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Borderlands 3: Bounty of Blood
Borderlands 3: Bounty of Blood

Action 25 June 2020

A Fistful of Redemption takes us to a planet based on the Wild West and forces us to face a dangerous gang controlling genetically modified beasts.

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Phantom: Covert Ops
Phantom: Covert Ops

Action 25 June 2020

An action game enriched with sneaky elements, created for VR, in which we play the role of an agent infiltrating the former Soviet military base. In the Phantom: Covert Ops we move in a kayak and eliminate opponents, performing various tasks to prevent the outbreak of conflict.

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Wolfenstein: Alt History Collection
Wolfenstein: Alt History Collection

Action 25 June 2020

Collection of four Wolfenstein FPP shooters, developed by the Machine Games team. The Wolfenstein: Alt History Collection consists of games: Wolfenstein: The New Order, Wolfenstein: The Old Blood, Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus and Wolfenstein: Youngblood.

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Wave Break
Wave Break

Action 23 June 2020

An interesting mix of sports arcade game and shooter with vehicles. In Wave Break we sit behind the steering wheels of motorboats and perform tricks as if we were on skateboards, as well as shoot at our enemies.

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Ultracore
Ultracore

Action 23 June 2020

Metroidvania production, maintained in the shoot'em up convention, which was almost ready in 1994; more than twenty years later, the project was taken over by Strictly Limited Games, completed and shipped to new platforms. Ultracore takes us to the universe of science fiction, and while having fun we have to face an army of robots.

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The Last of Us: Part II
The Last of Us: Part II

Action 19 June 2020

A continuation of one of the most popular and critically-acclaimed action adventure titles created by Naughty Dog and published in 2013 on PlayStation 3. The action of The Last of Us Part II follows the events from the first installment and takes us to the near future in which a deadly epidemic led to the fall of civilization. The title features a comeback of the two well-known characters - Joel and Ellie. However, this time it is the already 19-year-old girl who is the main hero.

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P.A.M.E.L.A.
P.A.M.E.L.A.

Action 18 June 2020

A survival-horror action adventure game and the debut production from NVYVE, a Canadian studio. The action takes place in the near future on an island that is almost completely occupied by a modern shopping and entertainment center called the Eden. In the game, we assume the role of a sole survivor of a plague of a mysterious virus that infected the island’s inhabitants and the protagonist's only ally is an AI named Pamela.

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