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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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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3

Action 26 March 2015

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is another installment of the third-person action game series that mixes the mechanics from the cult Japanese hack-and-slash Dynasty Warriors with the world of the popular One Piece manga. The game was developed by Omega Force and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The protagonist of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is a pirate named Luffy whose biggest dream is to become the Pirate King.

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Control Ultimate Edition
Control Ultimate Edition

Action 27 August 2020

Control Ultimate Edition is a complete edition of Control by Remedy Entertainment studio (creators of Alan Wake and Max Payne series). The package includes the basic version and all DLCs (The Foundation and AWE).

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ILL
ILL

Action September 2024

FPP action game with survival horror theme. In ILL we move through grim locations and fight with terrifying enemies. Game runs on Unreal Engine 5 technology and features polished graphics and realistic physics.

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ARK: Survival Ascended
ARK: Survival Ascended

Action 26 October 2023

A remastered version of ARK: Survival Evolved, based on Unreal Engine 5 technology, ARK: Survival Ascended will feature all the content of the basic version of the game, ARK: Survival of the Fittest mode and a number of "non-canonical" maps.

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The Front
The Front

Action 2024 (early access since 11 October 2023)

A multiplayer open-world first-person survival game. The Front has us playing as a resistance fighter, who must destroy a villainous faction before they expand into a mighty empire.

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Midnight Ghost Hunt
Midnight Ghost Hunt

Action 21 March 2024

A first-person asymmetrical multiplayer action game, in which players play as ghosts or hunters. Midnight Ghost Hunt's gameplay is reminiscent of hide and seek. It was developed by an indie studio Vaulted Sky Games.

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Gears of War 4
Gears of War 4

Action 11 October 2016

The fourth major installment in the cult futuristic third-person shooter series and the debut of this Xbox-exclusive franchise on an 8th-generation platform. It was developed by The Coalition (previously known as Black Tusk), studio established by a long-time producer of the series, Rod Fergusson. Story-wise, Gears of War 4 is not a direct sequel to the original trilogy; instead, we assume control over a completely new pair of protagonists.

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Enlisted
Enlisted

Action 10 November 2020

An online shooter which is a debut project of the Latvian studio Darkflow Software, created in cooperation with Gaijin Entertainment, the studio responsible for War Thunder. Enlisted takes place during World War II. The initial phase of the project is marked by two extensive campaigns released separately: Operation Typhoon (Battle of Moscow), and Operation Overlord (Battle for Normandy), while the next campaigns are in development.

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F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon
F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon

Action 18 October 2005

A combination of first-person shooter and survival horror developed by Monolith Productions. The game's protagonist belongs to the eponymous First Encounter Assault Recon – special anti-terrorist unit, which trains its members not only in conventional tactics, but also develops their paranormal abilities. The task before the protagonist is to take back the Armacham Technology Corporation from the hands of unknown criminals. In F.E.A.R.

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Homefront
Homefront

Action 15 March 2011

A first-person shooter developed by KAOS Studios (Frontlines: Fuel of War). The scenario was written by John Milius, the screenwriter for Apocalypse Now. Homefront presents a vision of a near future where, after an economical crisis, the United States were suddenly attacked and eventually occupied by North Korea. The player assumes the role of a member of resistance and together with two companions he completes various missions aimed at the occupant.

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Deadfall Adventures
Deadfall Adventures

Action 15 November 2013

Inspired by the new adventure cinema (The Searchers of the Lost Ark, King Solomon's Mines and others) action adventure game with FPP view. The title was produced by The Farm 51 studio from Gliwice, known from NecroVision and Painkiller Hell & Damnation.

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Call of Duty: Warzone
Call of Duty: Warzone

Action 10 March 2020

Call of Duty: Warzone is a free first person shooter set in the universe known from Modern Warfare. The title offers a huge map and two gameplay modes - the classic Battle Royale and Plunder, where the goal is to earn money.

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Seed of the Dead: Sweet Home
Seed of the Dead: Sweet Home

Action 28 August 2021

Dynamic FPS witch dating simulator elements. In Seed of the Dead: Sweet Home we play the heroines who face the hordes of bloodthirsty monsters and build close relationships between each other.

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Bodycam
Bodycam

Action 2025

A multiplayer FPS running on the Unreal Engine 5. Bodycam is reminiscent of the titular video recorders due to its camera work, dynamic lighting and applied filters.

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My Friendly Neighborhood
My Friendly Neighborhood

Action 18 July 2023

A first-person action game with survival horror elements. My Friedly Neighborhood is set in an old TV studio creating kids' shows, tasking us with surviving a rampage of animated toys.

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Marauders
Marauders

Action 03 October 2022

Marauders is an online shooter where we control space pirates carrying out boarding missions on star frigates. Their crews are led by artificial intelligence, but on the decks we also have to fight with rival groups of players.

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Devour
Devour

Action 28 January 2021

Devour is a co-op survival horror. Players take on the role of cultists who try to exorcise a person possessed by Azazel. The whole game takes place on procedurally generated maps.

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Mafia 4
Mafia 4

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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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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered

Action 31 March 2020

A remastered version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. As the title suggests, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered gives us only a single player campaign.

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Convrgence
Convrgence

Action 22 April 2024

An FPS intended for VR headsets, heavily inspired by the STALKER series. In Convrgence we end up in an exclusion zone where daredevils look for valuable artifacts. It's a dangerous place in which we must watch out for bandits and mutants. We have a dog as a companion.

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Hunt: Showdown
Hunt: Showdown

Action 27 August 2019

A TPP action game focused on the online co-op mode. It was developed by Crytek, whose members used to work e.g on the Darksiders series. The game utilizes a free-to-play model with optional microtransactions. The story is set in the 19th century and focuses on several fearless heroes fighting monsters from legends and superstitions. The team of 4 people features characters with unique abilities, which can be developed as the game progresses.

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Lost Planet: Extreme Condition
Lost Planet: Extreme Condition

Action 12 January 2007

Lost Planet: Extreme Condition belongs to the genre of action games in which the game is watched from the third person perspective (TPP). This item was created in the offices of the Capcom concern. The main works were carried out by Keiji Inafune (Onimusha series) and Jun Takeuchi (Devil May Cry).

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Front Mission Evolved
Front Mission Evolved

Action 28 September 2010

A dynamic action game set in 2171 allowing you to sit on the helm of combat robots called Wanderpanzers (Wanzers for short). We observe the action from the perspective of a third person, and the mechanics of the game is extremely dexterity and does not care about any realism. The game offers a single player campaign and multiplayer mode.

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The Mark
The Mark

Action 24 November 2006

The Mark is a Polish project of modern FPS shooting, which is the responsibility of the T7 Games development group, composed of people once involved in the production of such games as Mortyr, Kajko and Kokosz.

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