Action Video Games15
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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Dome Keeper
Action 27 September 2022
Indie roguelike called "mine action game" by the developers. In Dome Keeper our task is to defend the base from alien attacks, as well as to dig tunnels under the surface of the planet in order to obtain resources needed, among other things, to upgrade the hero's equipment.
Arma Reforger
Action 16 November 2023
Arma Reforger is an online shooter that tests the new Enfusion graphics engine ahead of the release of Arma 4. The title is set in 1989 and allows players a lot of freedom to create new content - including gameplay mechanics.
Returnal
Action 30 April 2021
Returnal is an action game from the Housemarque studio, in which we play the role of an astronaut who survives the multiple shipwreck on an unknown planet. The player's task is to discover the secrets of this world and break out of the time loop.
ARK: Survival Evolved
Action 29 August 2017
A sandbox survival simulator set in an open world, which draws inspiration from productions such as DayZ. Unlike in the aforementioned title, this time we fight against powerful prehistoric creature instead of zombies. The game is the debut of an independent studio called Wildcard, founded by a former employee of Microsoft Game Studios. The player begins the game defenseless and naked on an unidentified island, and his or her task is to survive in this new, harsh environment.
SWAT 4
Action 05 April 2005
Another installment in a series of realistic, tactical action games. SWAT 4 was created by Irrational Games - a developer popular mainly for System Shock 2. The career is the main mode, giving us an opportunity to lead a SWAT team through a series of missions. The player is required to rescue hostages kept by terrorists or to apprehend dangerous criminals. Before each operation, the player chooses the weapons and equipment that will serve the objectives best.
Devil May Cry 4
Action 05 February 2008
A dynamic, third-person perspective action game, which is the fourth major installment in the hack and slash series by Capcom, mainly associated with SONY consoles. The plot in Devil May Cry 4 concentrates on the adventures of a completely new protagonist – Nero, a member of the Holy Knights. One day he witnesses a slaughter on his brothers carried out by Dante – the character known from the previous parts – and swears to avenge them.
Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Action 11 November 2014
A package of games from the Halo series, which includes: Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2 (also in Anniversary version), Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo 3: ODST. Additionally, the version for personal computers includes a prequel of the cycle, entitled Halo: Reach.
The Isle
Action 2024 (early access since 02 December 2015)
A survival sandbox, in which the player assumes the role of a dinosaur. The Isle Development Team enabled the player to control creatures like Austroraptor, Carnotaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Gallimimus, Utahraptor, Acrocanthosaurus and Allosaurus. The main and only objective of the game is to survive on an island the size of more than a dozen of square kilometers. Depending on the selected creature, the player must hunt for smaller dinosaurs, hide in bushes from predators etc.
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Action 18 January 2024
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an action adventure 2.5D platformer. The player must explore different stages, solve puzzles, avoid traps and fight enemies. The time control mechanic is a big part of the game.
Deadpool: The Video Game
Action 25 June 2013
An action game based on the popular comic series published by Marvel Comics. The game was developed by High Moon, studio known mostly for its Transformers games. The story of Deadpool: The Video Game focuses mostly on the antics of the sarcastic protagonist. The mercenary is trying to have his revenge on Mr. Sinister who caused Deadpool to fail in completing one of his contracts.
Remember Me
Action 04 June 2013
A cyberpunk action-adventure game with third-person perspective view. It is the first work of the French studio Dontnod Entertainment. The story of Remember Me is set in 2084, when humanity developed technology that allows for digitization of memories. This system is supervised by the Memorize corporation and its special agents called Memory Hunters.
Mafia III: Definitive Edition
Action 19 May 2020
Refreshed third edition of the Mafia series from the Hangar 13 studio. In Mafia III: Definitive Edition, as a Vietnam War veteran, we return to a fictional American city and take revenge on the people responsible for murdering our loved ones.
Crysis 2 Remastered
Action 15 October 2021
A refreshed version of the 2011 shooter, offering graphical improvements in terms of lighting, textures, resolution and more. Crysis 2 Remastered features a single player campaign only, telling the story of the fight against aliens attacking New York City.
Minecraft: Dungeons
Action 26 May 2020
Minecraft: Dungeons is a spin-off of the popular Minecraft, an action adventure game set in the realities of fantasy. Players take on the role of daredevils trying to save the village from the army of monsters. Production allows you to play solo or in cooperative mode for up to 4 people.
Kingsgrave
Action 17 April 2024
A 2D action adventure game with RPG and metroidvania elements, inspired by the earliest installments of The Legend of Zelda series. In Kingsgrave we play as a resurrected king. Our task is to deal with the plague infecting the lands and eventually to rebuild the kingdom.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
Action 13 April 2010
Next installment of stealth action game series created by Ubisoft company, with agent Sam Fisher. The plot of the game focuses around searching for murderers of the main hero's daughter. While conducting his own investigation he breaks all the contacts with the agency and his old friends. When Sam receives help from his former colleague from Third Echelon, he doesn't realize that it's just a pretext to drag him back to work in the agency.
Choo-Choo Charles
Action 09 December 2022
Horror action adventure FPP game. In Choo-Choo Charles we play as a brave man who travels across the vast island on his draisine and prepares for the final showdown with the title monster - animated locomotive eating human flesh.
LEGO The Hobbit
Action 08 April 2014
LEGO The Hobbit is a 3D action platformer and an adaptation of the movies Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. It was developed by Traveller's Tales, a studio that specializes in LEGO games (i.e. LEGO Star Wars and LEGO The Lord of The Rings). During their adventures, the players can play as Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and the dwarves on their dangerous journey to retrieve the treasures of Smaug the dragon.
Deathloop
Action 14 September 2021
Another FPP action game from Arkane Studios. In the game, we will follow the fate of an unusual pair of killers immersed in eternal battle, trying to break the endless cycle.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Action 05 May 2015
A stand-alone expansion to Wolfenstein: The New Order, the game released on PCs and eighth generation consoles in spring 2014. Similarly as the original game, the title was created by Machine Games in cooperation with Bethesda. The game is a prequel to the basic game. The story takes place in an alternative year 1946, in which the Nazis are one step from winning the World War II. During the campaign, which is split into two parts, the protagonist of the series, B.J.
Saints Row: The Third
Action 15 November 2011
The third installment in the series of action games developed by THQ, combining mechanics known from the Grand Theft Auto franchise with absurd sense of humor. The main protagonist is the same character as in the previous Saints Row games. Together with a group of gangsters he tries to preserve the position of the Saints gang. However, a completely new force is trying to take over Steelport – an international syndicate, called Dawn, that specializes in extortion and racketeering.
The Legend of Korra
Action 21 October 2014
Fantasy-based third person action game based on the license for the popular Nickelodeon animated series, screened in Poland as Legend of Korra. The game was created by Platinum Games, a studio known for cult Bayonetta. The action of the game takes place between events shown in the 2nd and 3rd season of the series. We move to the world in which people can control the elements of fire, earth, air or water.
Grim
Action TBA
Grim is a FPS produced by More Polygons studio. The game focuses on dynamic and purely arcade network battles with other people. The fun is enhanced by several interesting ideas, such as equipping the characters with the ability to perform giant jumps and a system of buying improvements for themselves and the team.
The Evil Within
Action 14 October 2014
A third-person survival horror action game developed by Japanese studio Tange Works led by Shinji Mikami (Dino Crisis, Devil May Cry, Onimusha). The game is set within the premises of a small town’s asylum. We play as a detective who tries to solve mystery of a gruesome murder. The case, however, quickly changes into a desperate fight for survival and preserving his sanity.