Action Video Games43
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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Sudden Attack
Action 21 July 2004
Sudden Attack is a free online first person perspective shooting (FPS). The game was produced by the South Korean company GameHi. The action was set in the near future on the territory of the fictitious state of Tanzirilo, which is rich in oil deposits. Players can play as soldiers of two factions competing for resources. The creators envisaged several fun options, including team death match, capture the target, siege and submission modes.
Soul of Darkness
Action 05 July 2010
Soul of Darkness is an action game for the pocket console Nintendo DS created by Gameloft. Players take on the role of a knight who sets out to help his beloved, kidnapped by a powerful ruler of vampires. The gameplay is maintained in the convention of a scrolled 2D beat up platformer, enriched with RPG elements.
Day of the Zombie
Action 06 March 2009
Shooting from the perspective of the first person in the climates of survival horror. The action takes place at one of the American universities, which is full of deadly zombies. We play the role of one of the students and on 14 levels we face numerous hordes of title opponents. The game has a multiplayer mode for eight players.
Sengoku Basara Collection HD
Action 30 August 2012
A set of three refreshed versions of the Sengoku Basara series that were originally released on PlayStation 2 and Wii. The graphic design of the titles has been significantly improved compared to the originals, as well as additional options and trophy support.
Yaiba: Ninja Gaiden Z
Action 18 March 2014
Action game created by Comcept studio, which was founded by Keji Inafune, creator of Dead Rising, Onimusha, Mega Man series and the most important titles from the Resident Evil series. The production is a side title of the Ninja Gaiden series.
Double Dragon: Neon
Action 11 September 2012
New version of the classic walking Double Dragon fight from 1987. Like the original, it allows two people to have fun at the same time, who take on the role of brothers trained in martial arts, fighting with a dangerous gang.
Yakuza 3 Remastered
Action 20 August 2019
A remastered version of the third entry in the popular series of action games that tell the story of the Japanese mafia. The story depicted in Yakuza 3 Remastered concentrates on the character of Kazuma Kiryu.
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Action 13 August 2019
A science fiction space sandbox that features traits of an RPG, a strategy game, and an action game. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a sequel to Rebel Galaxy, a game from 2015. It was developed by an independent studio Double Damage Games.
Home Sweet Home
Action 27 September 2017
Home Sweet Home is a first-person perspective horror inspired by Thailand’s mythology and beliefs. Since his wife has gone missing, Tim has hit the bottom. One night, the protagonist wakes up in an unknown, locked and closed residential facility. A young woman covered in blood lurks in the darkness. Is it a demon, part of his broken psyche, or maybe the soul of his lost loved one?
Ion Fury
Action 15 August 2019
Developed by Voidpoint and published by 3D Realms, Ion Maiden is a sci-fi FPS game. The player is taken to the future and assumes the role of a female mercenary known as Bombshell - her goal is to save humanity from an invasion of aliens. Although the game utilizes the Build engine from Duke Nukem 3D, the creators modernized it to a significant degree. Mechanics were also improved - the formula of said classic title laid the groundwork, though it got adequately expanded.
Genesis Alpha One
Action 29 January 2019
Genesis Alpha One is an action game, in which the player observes the action from the first-person perspective. They assume the role of a spaceship captain on a mission to find a new home for humanity.
Mordhau
Action 29 April 2019
An action game developed by the independent developer Team Mordhau. The players assume the role of medieval knights and take part in online duels to the death. The characteristic feature of Mordhau is incredibly elaborate combat system that lets us execute precise strikes, slow down and feint attacks. Moreover, we can personalize our armor and weapons to our liking.
Megaton Rainfall
Action 26 September 2017
A first-person action game and at the same time a rather peculiar superhero simulator - Megaton Rainfall is the debut project from the independent Spanish developer Pentadimensional Games. The action of the game is set more or less in the modern times, when the Earth falls victim to an invasion of aliens who want to exterminate all humans. The player assumes the role of an immortal superhero exhibiting supernatural abilities. They are tasked with facing the alien aggressors.
New Gundam Breaker
Action 22 June 2018
The fourth entry in the Gundam Breaker brawler series, in which the players are fighting by using Gunpla toys. In addition to fighting, the players are tasked with modifying the toy models by painting them or changing various parts.
My Friend Pedro
Action 20 June 2019
Platform action game, in which we play as a dancing hero, with gracefulness eliminating opponents standing in his way. While playing My Friend Pedro, we travel through industrial locations and kill enemies, making use of both firearms (with a pair of pistols at the forefront) and environmental elements.
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
Action 27 February 2024
A shooter in which we find ourselves in a dark fantasy world, in order to get rid of the remaining guardians of the Old World and hordes of horrifying enemies as a stranger. WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is the work of an experienced 3D Realms team and is based on the Quake Engine.
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.
Apex Legends
Action 04 February 2019
A free-to-play online FPP battle royale shooter, set in the futuristic universe of the Titanfall series. Respawn Entertainment studio developed the game, and the publisher is Electronic Arts.
Army of Two: The Devil’s Cartel
Action 26 March 2013
The third instalment of Army of Two from 2008. The title puts the player in the middle of a drug war taking place in Mexican cities. Just like its previous parts, the game focuses on cooperation.
Dust: An Elysian Tail
Action 15 August 2012
A side-scrolling action platformer with RPG elements, developed by Dean Dodrill’s one-man studio Humble Hearts adapting his own animated movie. We assume the role of a hooded character of unclear origins, armed with an ancient magical sword. He sets out on a dangerous journey together with his faithful friend, Fidget, to free his village from the rule of mysterious monsters and learn about his past. The gameplay focuses on combo-based combat.
7554: Glorious Memories Revived
Action 16 December 2011
Taking place during the First Indian War, by Vietnamese studio Emobi Games. 7554 allows us to get to know the reality of this unusual conflict from the perspective of the Ho Chi Minha partisan units. The graphics are powered by the Vision 8 engine for realistic collision calculation and surface wavy effects.
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.
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - The Deluxe Edition
Action 25 October 2013
A spin-off installment to the Warner Bros.’ Batman: Arkham series, initially developed for handheld consoles. The story follows the plot of Batman: Arkham Origins, giving us the opportunity to experience more of Batman’s adventures from before when he became the Dark Knight. The action is set in the eponymous Blackgate prison, where Batman has to quell an inmate riot. Arkham Origins Blackgate is a classical beat ‘em up fighting game.
Toukiden Kiwami
Action 28 August 2014
Game was created by Omega Force, Japanese studio known from such series as Dynasty Warriors or Samurai Warriors. The plot of the game refers to the Japanese mythology and focuses on the war waged with demons called Oni, which crawled out from under the ground and took over most of human settlements. Players take on the role of elite warriors, called to fight against the spreading evil. Gameplay boils down to exploration and conversations with NPCs who give us further tasks.