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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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Sancticide
Sancticide

Action 2025

A Polish action slasher with a TPP camera, based on the world known from the books of the writer Michal Golkowski. In Sancticide we play as Ezechiel - a sin collector tasked with seeking and punishing sinners during the biblical Apocalypse.

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Temtem: Swarm
Temtem: Swarm

Action September 2024

A spin-off of the Temtem series, using an isometric view and inspired by Vampire Survivors. Temtem: Swarm allows us to control creatures called Tems, which we use to fight on the areas occupied by hostiles. The game allows for both solo and online co-op play.

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Maniac
Maniac

Action 28 March 2024

A roguelike action game with an isometric view, inspired by the first two installments of the GTA series. Maniac is a Polish game in which we spread destruction in the city. Our characters can use various weapons and vehicles, including tanks stolen from the law.

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Jump Ship
Jump Ship

Action 2024 (early access since 2024)

A coop FPP shooter heavily inspired by Sea of Thieves, but with the action taking place in space. Jump Ship has us command the crew of the ship travelling the stars. We can explore new systems, attack other vessels and pick up various quests from the people we meet.

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Whisper Mountain Outbreak
Whisper Mountain Outbreak

Action 2025

An action survival horror game, using an isometric view and focused on online coop gameplay. Whisper Mountain Outbreak is about eliminating waves of enemies, solving puzzles, searching for clues and ultimately escaping from the Mount Bisik where the action takes place.

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Shadowrun
Shadowrun

Action 29 May 2007

Shadowrun is an action/FPS title based on one of the most popular paper fiction game systems of the same name. The action takes place on Earth, in the near future.

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CT Special Forces: Nemesis Strike
CT Special Forces: Nemesis Strike

Action 01 March 2005

Three-dimensional action game in which the action is observed from the third person's perspective (TPP). It's worth mentioning that we're dealing with a rather unusual conversion, because the game was originally released on the GameBoy Advance console.

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ShellShock 2: Blood Trails
ShellShock 2: Blood Trails

Action 13 February 2009

Sequel action game, which developed the creators of the series Killzone. Again, we find ourselves in war-torn Vietnam to face numerous opponents. We have a rich arsenal of weapons at our disposal.

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Judge Dredd: Dredd vs Death
Judge Dredd: Dredd vs Death

Action 17 October 2003

Judge Dredd: Dredd vs Death is a Rebellion studio-produced first person shooter with comic heros in the lead role. The action of the game is set in the futuristic metropolis of Mega-City One. The player takes on the role of the title police officer who, without disguise, tries to stop all criminals.

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X-Men Legends
X-Men Legends

Action 22 September 2004

X-Men Legends is an action-RPG game, which is an ideal proposition for lovers of comic books or animated adventures of Mutants. As in most of the series scenarios, the main task is to stop the sinister Magneto.

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World War Zero: Iron Storm
World War Zero: Iron Storm

Action 06 August 2004

Resistance Movement is a first person shooter (FPS) prepared by Rebellion studio, the action of which is set in an alternative historical reality. The player takes on the role of allied officer of the special services of James Anderson, sent to the territory of the Great Soviet-Mongolian Empire with a spy mission. The game is a conversion of the World War Zero: Iron Storm hit shooter originally released on PlayStation 2.

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RoboBlitz
RoboBlitz

Action 06 November 2006

RoboBlitz by Naked Sky Entertainment is an action game of the genre of those that, in addition to shooting, also require thinking. The authors managed to combine the capabilities of Unreal Engine 3 and AGEIA PhysX.

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Haze
Haze

Action 20 May 2008

Haze is a FPS game prepared by the authors of the popular TimeSplitters series, i.e. Free Radical Design employees. This product was created under the wing of Ubisoft Entertainment corporation, which manages the Far Cry brand.

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Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer
Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer

Action 12 June 2007

Fantastic 4: Rise of the Silver Surfer is an action game, presented from the perspective of a third person. It is another electronic-entertainment position, created on the basis of a popular series of comic books published by Marvel Enterprises. The inspiration to create this production was also given by the cinema hit of the same name.

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Armed & Dangerous
Armed & Dangerous

Action 21 February 2003

Another project of Planet Moon Studios employees, creators of an extraordinary game Giants: Citizen Kabuto. It is a position combining a lot of dynamic action with strategic elements, realized in full three-dimensional graphic design.

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Ride to Hell: Retribution
Ride to Hell: Retribution

Action 25 June 2013

Produced by Eutechnyx studio third person action game starring harley riders. The story of Ride to Hell: Retribution is set in the 1960s. The main character - Jake Conway wants to take revenge on the leaders of The Devil's Hand gang for the death of his brother. The gameplay is a mix of elements of action game, shooter, brawler and arcade racing. Following the protagonist's actions, the player travels on a motorbike between locations where he has to meet the enemy gang members.

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Dead to Rights II: Hell to Pay
Dead to Rights II: Hell to Pay

Action 12 April 2005

Hell to Pay is the subtitle of the sequel to Dead to Rights, released on consoles in 2002 and on PeCety in 2003. The player again plays the role of Jacek Slate, a policeman "framed" into the death of his father.

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2 Days to Vegas
2 Days to Vegas

Action canceled

2 Days to Vegas is an action adventure game, shown from the perspective of a third person. Basically, this title is another clone of the famous Grand Theft Auto series, so it is full of spectacular, extreme car chases and shootings.

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Superman: Shadow of Apokolips
Superman: Shadow of Apokolips

Action 25 September 2002

In Superman: Shadow of Apokolips we play the well-known comic character Clark Kent, otherwise known as a Steel Man or Superman. He must discover the mysterious phenomenon of kidnapping scientists from all over the city of Metropolis and it is the player who helps him in this.

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Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu
Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu

Action 16 October 2003

Batman: Rise of Sin Tzu is a spectacular action game about spectacular hand-to-hand combat with numerous opponents. This is another electronic-entertainment product in which the title character is cast by the famous Dark Knight, known for his comics, TV cartoons and feature-length cinema films.

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The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction
The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction

Action 23 August 2005

The Incredible Hulk: Ultimate Destruction is another action game based on the popular Marvel comic, which was prepared as usual by Radical Entertainment studio. The main character of the program is Bruce Banner, a scientific genius who, under the influence of increased aggression, turns into a strong but not very intelligent creature.

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Ikaruga
Ikaruga

Action 15 April 2003

Re-edition of the popular shumpa. We sit at the controls of a futuristically designed fighter, eliminating enemy units appearing on the screen. We play alone or work with a second player in cooperation.

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James Cameron's Dark Angel
James Cameron's Dark Angel

Action 03 July 2001

A computer version of the well-known sci-fi series by James Cameron. We play the role of a genetically improved woman. The game contains both spectacular battles and sneaking elements.

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Rayman Raving Rabbids
Rayman Raving Rabbids

Action 19 November 2006

Rayman Raving Rabbids is a spin-off version of the popular series of 3D platformers, containing 70 mini-games prepared by the development team of Ubisoft concern. This time, the title character, whose actions are directed by the player, has to face crazy daughters who have invaded the peaceful Land of Dreams.

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