Action Video Games29
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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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.
One Piece: World Seeker
Action 15 March 2019
One Piece: World Seeker is a PC adventure game, based on the manga and anime One Piece. You play as Luffy, a pirate, who can stretch his body like rubber. During the game, you explore an open world, complete quests, fight enemies, and complete platform and stealth challenges.
Broforce
Action 15 October 2015
An old school platform shooter developed by independent South African studio Free Lives. The game employs a parodic style to resurrect the legend of classic side-scrolling arcade shooters and the cult of movie tough guys from eighties and nineties. Playing as such icons like John Rambo, Texas Ranger, John McClane, B.A. Barracus, Robocop, or Conan, the player moves through levels filled with typical evil mooks and villains.
DRIV3R
Action 20 June 2004
The next installment of the popular series of three-dimensional action games, launched in 1999 on the Sony PlayStation. Again, we are directing the actions of an uncompromising policeman named Tanner, who infiltrates criminal structures to destroy them from inside.
Duke Nukem 3D
Action 13 May 1996
One of the most famous first-person shooters and, at the same time, the third installment of the series about the adventures of an arrogant hero. The title focuses on dynamics and effectiveness, serving a lot of humour at the same time.
Bulletstorm
Action 22 February 2011
An insane, science-fiction FPS game developed by People Can Fly. The action is set in the 26th century, when one of the greatest world powers is the Confederation of Planets led by the cruel general Sarrano. The player takes on the role of Grayson Hunt, an ex-member of the Dead Echo elite squad. Having discovered the truth about his employer, the protagonist decides to act on his own and defeat the general once and for all.
Serious Sam: Siberian Mayhem
Action 25 January 2022
erious Sam: Siberian Mayhem is a standalone expansion for the FPS Serious Sam 4. We take on the role of Sam Stone and find ourselves in Siberia, where our task is to find the treacherous General Brand.
HumanitZ
Action 2024 (early access since 18 September 2023)
HumanitZ is a sandbox game with RPG and survival elements, developed by Yodubzz. The game is set in a world overrun by zombies, supporting solo play and online co-op for up to four players.
9 Days
Action 08 March 2024
An action adventure TPP game with an open world and a sci-fi setting. 9 Days features the titular time limit for us to prepare to face the ultimate threat. We are free to choose where we want to go, who we want to fight, and how our hero will gain new skills and items.
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.
Serum
Action 23 May 2024 (early access since 23 May 2024)
FPP survival game. In Serum, we play the protagonist, who explores stylized locations, acquires valuable resources, and uses the title substance, which increases his chances of survival while causing various mutations.
Deadlink
Action 27 July 2023
Deadlink is a cyberpunk first-person shooter with roguelite elements. The gameplay revolves around fast-paced, acrobatic combat on randomly generated maps, developing our character and his weaponry.
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.
Black Myth: Wukong
Action 20 August 2024
A third-person action game with RPG elements, by the Chinese studio Game Science. Playing as the titular WuKong, the player traverses a dark fantasy world inspired by Chinese mythology.
Shadow Warrior 3
Action 01 March 2022
The next installment of a series of dynamic action FPP games from the Polish studio Flying Wild Hog. This time we go in pursuit of an ancient dragon to stop the end of the world. By the way, we knock out hordes of demons in brutal battles using katana and firearms.
Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns
Action 09 May 2024
The fourth expansion for the best-selling arena survival game. Vampire Survivors: Operation Guns is a crossover with Konami's Contra series, bringing a lot of known characters, weapons, enemies and locations. New content is being gradually unlocked as part of progression.
Ninja Blade
Action 29 January 2009
Action game, shown from the perspective of a third person. We play the role of a ninja warrior who has to fight hordes of various opponents. The hero can use a wide range of tools such as katana, shuriken or rope to jump from tall buildings.
Samurai Warriors 2
Action 19 September 2006
Samurai Warriors 2 is a conversion of the TTP fight published by Koei in September 2006. The game was prepared by Omega Force studio, known mainly from the Dynasty Warriors series.
Battlefield: Bad Company
Action 23 June 2008
A first-person shooter game created for the users of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. It is a spin-off of the popular Battlefield series. Battlefield: Bad Company is set in 2014 and the game's plot is centered around a fictional conflict between the United States and the Russian Federation. In the story campaign, the player assumes the role of Private Preston Marlowe, who gets assigned to "B" Company of the 222nd U.S Army battalion.
Cryostasis: Sleep of Reason
Action 05 December 2008
Dark work of programmers from the Ukrainian Action Forms studio (creators of the Carnivores and Vivisector series, among others). This time we are dealing with a mixture of genres: the elements proper to shooters and action games are generously seasoned with the atmosphere of the best horror movies.
Transformers: Fall of Cybertron
Action 21 August 2012
Action game based on a popular series of fairy tales and comics telling about the adventures of the title robots. We return to the Cybertron planet to once again take part in an eternal war of good Autobots with evil Deceptics.
Tom Clancy's The Division
Action 08 March 2016
An online action game that combines tactical shooter with elements of cRPG. Tom Clancy's The Division is a game made by Ubisoft Massive Studios in cooperation with Ubisoft Reflections. The game is set in a near future, when the United States is struck by a pandemic. Players become members of a secret governmental organization called The Division, which tries to contain the chaos spreading across New York City. The gameplay focuses on rivalry between small groups of players.
Mirror's Edge Catalyst
Action 07 June 2016
A continuation of the 2008’s bestselling action game by EA DICE that combined incredibly dynamic gameplay with parkour elements. The story is set in a quasi-totalitarian world of the near future, where powerful corporations replaced governments. The players assume the role of Faith, a courier who, having mastered the art of moving through the urban jungle, through her determination can become the eponymous catalyst of change.