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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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Ironsight
Ironsight

Action 01 February 2018

A free-to-play online FPS with microtransactions. The action of Ironsight takes place in the not-too-distant future, where people are divided into two factions fighting for the last remnants of natural resources. The player takes one of the sides and goes into battle as a regular soldier. From the first-person perspective, you fight multiplayer battles on various maps. There are over 100 types of firearms, such as machine guns, sniper rifles, SMGs, and shotguns.

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Blades of Time
Blades of Time

Action 06 March 2012

Blades of Time is a dynamic action game where the main character fights hordes of enemies using a variety of weapons. The game is the responsibility of the Russian studio Gaijin Entertainment, i.e. the authors of X-Blades, which is not very well received on the market.

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Darkwood
Darkwood

Action 17 August 2017

A survival horror game with a top down view. Darkwood is the first commercial project of a Polish studio, Acid Wizard, and its development has been backed up by users voting on the Steam Greenlight platform. The game takes place in a procedurally generated open world, with the player placed in the role of a character trying to survive the confrontations with supernatural beings without losing his sanity in the eponymous dark wood.

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Furi
Furi

Action 05 July 2016

A dynamic action game developed by French studio The Game Bakers. The title has a combat system based on Japanese hack-and-slash games. Furi takes place in an original fantasy realm and the player assumes the role of a warrior who tries to escape from a gigantic prison. Many guards are standing on his way and he must defeat them in order to obtain the keys to his freedom. The gameplay is focused on combat with the use of melee weapons and guns.

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Selaco
Selaco

Action 31 May 2024 (early access since 31 May 2024)

Retro shooter with F.E.A.R. inspired combat running on a modified Doom engine. Action takes place in an outpost which is one of the last shelters of humanity after the fall of Earth. We try to discover the secrets of the titular planet and fight off hordes of alien invaders.

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Blade Chimera
Blade Chimera

Action May 2024

An action platformer metroidvania. Blade Chimera has us playing as the warrior Shin, traversing a dystopian sci-fi world, cutting down hordes of monsters while trying to remember his past.

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Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Action 2025

A superhero action adventure game set in the occupied Paris during World War 2. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra allows us to play as Captain America and Black Panther among other characters. The main goal of the game is to stop the mischievous Hydra organization.

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The Devil Within: Satgat
The Devil Within: Satgat

Action 09 April 2024

A 2,5D metroidvania with action platformer elements. The Devil Within: Satgat allows us to play the role of a hero fighting demons who invaded his homeland. The protagonist can absorb powers of defeated Arch Devils, gaining powers and losing humanity as a result.

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Crab Champions
Crab Champions

Action 2025 (early access since 01 April 2023)

A TPP looter shooter starring a valiant crab. Crab Champions lets players fight their way through exotic islands, gaining better gear to face hordes of enemies. The game supports singleplayer and co-op for up to four people.

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Wild Hearts
Wild Hearts

Action 16 February 2023

TPP action game with RPG elements, in which we hunt overgrown creatures in a fantastic land, acting alone or in a team of three. Wild Hearts was developed by Omega Force studio, and was released by Electronic Arts.

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Star Wars: Hunters
Star Wars: Hunters

Action 04 June 2024

Star Wars: Hunters is a free team-based game in which players compete on a limited arena, taking on the role of their favourite character from the Star Wars universe. The game was developed by Lucasfilm and Zynga.

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Crowsworn
Crowsworn

Action 2024

Metroidvania realized in the form of action platform game. In Crowsworn we take on the role of a hero, who explores the dark land and faces many enemies, trying to find out more about himself and the curse that has been put on this once great kingdom.

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Turbo Overkill
Turbo Overkill

Action 11 August 2023

The debut game of Trigger Happy Interactive. Turbo Overkill stars Johnny Turbo, a cyborg mercenary returning to his hometown of Paradise, tasked with eliminating the AI controlling the city.

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Perish
Perish

Action 02 February 2023

Dynamic FPS in which we play as a soul trying to leave the gloomy Purgatory. In Perish we eliminate hordes of enemies inspired by mythical creatures and gain increasingly powerful equipment. Game allows to play solo or in co-op mode.

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Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

Action 28 November 2013

Self-contained extension for Dynasty Warriors 8. Produced by Omega Force studio, the addition introduces two new heroes, changes in Commander Mode, as well as a system of online rankings. Apart from novelties, the production also has the whole content of the basic version of the game.

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GTFO
GTFO

Action 10 December 2021

FPP survival horror shooter set for cooperation mode. Four players explore an underground base full of monsters, but also valuable artifacts. The gameplay focuses mainly on fighting with the use of an extensive arsenal of firearms.

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Yakuza 4 Remastered
Yakuza 4 Remastered

Action 29 October 2019

A remastered version of Yakuza 4; in addition to Kazumy Kiryu, known from the earlier parts of the series, players play here as three other heroes, whose fates are interwoven with each other. In Yakuza 4 Remastered we have to take part in a gang war, the winners of which will take control over the whole criminal underworld of Kamurocho in Tokyo.

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Halo 4
Halo 4

Action 06 November 2012

Halo 4 opens a brand new trilogy; the developer's baton was taken over by 343 Industries, creators of Halo: Combat Evolved. In the game, we once again play as Master Chief, who must face his own destiny and confront an ancient evil.

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Soldier of Fortune: Payback
Soldier of Fortune: Payback

Action 13 November 2007

Payback is the title of the third installment of the popular series of action games, Soldier of Fortune. The company Activision took care of its release again, but its development was entrusted to the Slovak studio Cauldron (among others Civil War).

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Soldier of Fortune
Soldier of Fortune

Action 29 March 2000

An eye-catching, breathtaking first-person shooter game in which players take on the role of mercenaries working for the American government. They must dismantle a dangerous group of terrorists and recover stolen nuclear warheads.

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Thief 2: The Metal Age
Thief 2: The Metal Age

Action 23 March 2000

A continuation of the best-selling first-person stealth game created by Looking Glass Technologies studio in 1998. Once again, we play the part of a thief, Garrett, who is willing to undertake virtually any, daring or not, theft, just to make more money. Thanks to his activities, the protagonist has managed to amass not only sizable assets, but also many bitter enemies, representing three factions governing the city.

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Tomb Raider: Chronicles
Tomb Raider: Chronicles

Action 17 November 2000

The fifth full-fledged installment in the bestselling Tomb Raider series. Again, the player assumes the role of a comely British traveler and treasure hunter by the name of Lara Croft. Contrary to the previous installments, the plot here is based on retrospections and divided into four separate episodes.

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SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle
SWAT 3: Close Quarters Battle

Action 18 November 1999

SWAT 3 combines elements of a tactical and strategic game with a classic action game. The effect of such a combination is an extremely interesting game, both in single and multiplayer mode.

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3D Striptease
3D Striptease

Action 20 September 2004

The action of the game takes place in a small nightclub, where five dancers present their charms. The task of the player, armed with a petard launcher, is to knock down the bonuses falling from above and thus leave the stripper on the stage for as long as possible.

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