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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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Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War
Call of Duty: Black Ops - Cold War

Action 13 November 2020

The seventeenth edition of the cycle of FPP shooters initiated in 2003. Activision, an American company, is responsible for the release of the game.

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Age of Water
Age of Water

Action 25 April 2024

Age of Water is an MMO game taking place in a world flooded by water - we explore it using our own boat, which we gradually develop. The game was developed by Three Whales Studio.

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Ultrakill
Ultrakill

Action 03 September 2020

A dynamic shooter inspired by both turn-of-the-century FPSs and games like Dante's Inferno or Devil May Cry. In Ultrakill we play the role of a robot that rides through hell and eliminates hordes of demons, trying to get as much life-giving blood as possible.

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Counter-Strike: Global Offensive
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

Action 21 August 2012

The next installment in a cult online fist person shooter series, which originated in the early 2000's as a Half-Life modification. This game was created by Valve Corporation, who purchased the rights to the massively popular mod and later developed its commercial editions. The core gameplay is built upon competition between two teams of players: terrorists and counter-terrorists. Eliminating opponents is rewarded with cash, which can be spent on new gear and weapons.

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7 Days to Die
7 Days to Die

Action June 2024 (early access since 16 August 2013)

A post-apocalyptic sandbox FPS developed by a debuting indie studio The Fun Pimps. The game takes you to a near future, when a nuclear war allowed a dangerous virus to spread across the entire world. The virus kills its victims in 7 days, as the title suggests, and turns them into bloodthirsty zombies. You play as one of the few not infected people, fighting for survival in Navezgane County, Arizona. 7 Days to Die allows you to freely explore its open world, adjusting the story to your actions.

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior
Sniper: Ghost Warrior

Action 24 June 2010

A tactical action game which casts the player in the role of an experienced sniper sent on a mission against a political regime controlling Isla Trueno. The game was created by City Interactive (CI Games currently) - a Polish developer popular mainly for such series as Code of Honor or Terrorist Takedown. In Sniper: Ghost Warrior, the player takes part in a series of missions aimed at testing their combat skills.

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

Action 22 May 2012

The fifth major installment in the bestselling series of tactical TPP shooters signed with the name of the legendary writer Tom Clancy. The title was developed by a first party studio of the Ubisoft company. In the game, the player once again assumes the role of a special forces soldier who, together with his team, participates in a series of dangerous missions in such places as Zambia and Dagestan.

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Metro: Last Light Redux
Metro: Last Light Redux

Action 26 August 2014

A remastered edition of Metro: Last Light, a first-person shooter with survival horror elements, developed primarily with 8th-generation consoles in mind. The action takes place in the grim universe created by Dmitry Glukhovsky, adapted by 4A Games for the purposes of the game. The sequel to Metro 2033 continues the themes of the original game, while the protagonist abandons the subway tunnels to travel to the surface to stop a conflict between the surviving remains of humanity.

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RAGE 2
RAGE 2

Action 14 May 2019

The second entry in the series of post-apocalyptic shooters that take the players to the Earth ruined by an asteroid. In RAGE 2 the players assume the role of Walker, a guardian trying to interrupt the plans of the Authority that controls the world. The game features a vast, open world that can be traveled on foot or by using various vehicles. Combat with enemies is the pillar of the game.

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Farlight 84
Farlight 84

Action 24 April 2023

A free-to-play multiplayer battle royale third-person shooter. Farlight 84 has players fighting each other in fast-paced gunfights, wielding diverse weapons and driving powerful vehicles.

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Undawn
Undawn

Action 14 June 2023

A new game from Lightspeed & Quantum, the studio behind the popular PUBG Mobile. In Undawn we play as a character seeking salvation in a post-apocalyptic world full of zombies. To survive, we have to gain resources, form alliances and develop a shelter.

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Alan Wake Remastered
Alan Wake Remastered

Action 05 October 2021

A refreshed version of the hit action game by Remedy Entertainment studio, whose source of inspiration was the prose of Stephen King. The most important advantage of Alan Wake Remastered is the improved graphics which support 4K resolution.

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Scars Above
Scars Above

Action 28 February 2023

TPP action adventure game, developed by Mad Head Games team and published by Prime Matter. Scars Above takes us on a journey to a planet full of dangers, which we traverse, facing the monsters that inhabit it.

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One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4

Action 27 March 2020

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 4 is an action game that combines the realities of a popular Japanese comic book with a powerful combat mechanics based on the popular Dynasty Warriors series.

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The Godfather II
The Godfather II

Action 07 April 2009

A sequel of the well-received action game based on the novel by Mario Puzo and its movie adaptation by Francis Ford Coppola. This time the game is set in the 1960s where you play as a rookie gangster, trying to earn the respect of the criminal underworld and get to the top of the mafia hierarchy. Compared to the original, The Godfather II features a much larger world, now spanning over three cities: New York, Havana and Miami.

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Action 03 March 2017

Another installment in the popular action-adventure game series by Nintendo, and also the first game in the series for WiiU. In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you play once again as the main character of the franchise, Link, who gets involved in yet another exciting and dangerous adventure as he tries to learn what led to the downfall of the land of Hyrule. The gameplay is a combination of several genres: adventure, action RPG, and even survival.

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Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles

Action 15 October 2021

Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba - The Hinokami Chronicles is an action game in which we fight one-on-one duels in small arenas against AI or other people. Inspiration for the game was a hit manga and anime based on it.

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The Lord of the Rings: Conquest
The Lord of the Rings: Conquest

Action 13 January 2009

An action game set in the universe created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The game shows a vision of the aforementioned universe inspired by the movie trilogy directed by Peter Jackson. Developed by Pandemic Studios, The Lord of the Rings: Conquest allows the player to participate in a number of battles determining the fate of Middle Earth.

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Call of Duty 3
Call of Duty 3

Action 07 November 2006

The third main installment in the popular FPS series, Call of Duty. It is also the first game in the franchise (not counting the console spin-offs) that in the end was not released on PCs. In contrast to the previous installments, this time the game was developed by Treyarch – the authors of the console version of Call of Duty 2. The plot of the game once again takes place on various fronts of World War II. This time one can play as American, British, Canadian, and Polish soldiers.

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Deathloop
Deathloop

Action 14 September 2021

Another FPP action game from Arkane Studios. In the game, we will follow the fate of an unusual pair of killers immersed in eternal battle, trying to break the endless cycle.

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PayDay 2
PayDay 2

Action 13 August 2013

A sequel to the first-person online shooter PayDay: The Heist from 2012. Both games were developed by Overkill Software in co-operation with Starbreeze AG. Players become members of a gang that specializes in bank heists, kidnapping, and drugs transportation. The main campaign consists of six dangerous jobs, offered via the CRIMENET system. The creators of PayDay 2 took special care to diversify the missions – as some mission elements are random, no two playthroughs are exactly the same.

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Dome Keeper
Dome Keeper

Action 27 September 2022

Indie roguelike called "mine action game" by the developers. In Dome Keeper our task is to defend the base from alien attacks, as well as to dig tunnels under the surface of the planet in order to obtain resources needed, among other things, to upgrade the hero's equipment.

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LEGO The Hobbit
LEGO The Hobbit

Action 08 April 2014

LEGO The Hobbit is a 3D action platformer and an adaptation of the movies Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey and Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. It was developed by Traveller's Tales, a studio that specializes in LEGO games (i.e. LEGO Star Wars and LEGO The Lord of The Rings). During their adventures, the players can play as Bilbo Baggins, Gandalf, and the dwarves on their dangerous journey to retrieve the treasures of Smaug the dragon.

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The Isle
The Isle

Action 2024 (early access since 02 December 2015)

A survival sandbox, in which the player assumes the role of a dinosaur. The Isle Development Team enabled the player to control creatures like Austroraptor, Carnotaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Gallimimus, Utahraptor, Acrocanthosaurus and Allosaurus. The main and only objective of the game is to survive on an island the size of more than a dozen of square kilometers. Depending on the selected creature, the player must hunt for smaller dinosaurs, hide in bushes from predators etc.

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