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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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Sword With Sauce
Sword With Sauce

Action 21 March 2018

A first-person action game, in which we eliminate enemies in various ways. Sword with Sauce offers a rich arsenal of firearms, melee weapons and gadgets, and the protagonist can climb or run on walls, which adds dynamic to battles.

PC

Trap Runner
Trap Runner

Action 06 August 1998

Action game enriched with tactical elements, in which players take on the role of agents fighting against each other in three-dimensional arenas. Although in Trap Runner we can use melee attacks and firearms, the basic weapon used by the heroes are murderous traps, which become invisible to enemies when set up.

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Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare
Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare

Action 04 October 2019

Freeman: Guerrilla Warfare is an unusual FPS with strategy game and RPG features. The players gather money, build army and manage bases while also participating in direct, intense action typical for realistic first-person shooters.

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How to Survive
How to Survive

Action 23 October 2013

An action-adventure game with role-playing elements by indie studio EKO software. The main story campaign is set in an archipelago of four small islands near the coast of Columbia. This seemingly idyllic place turns out to be infested with ravenous zombies. The protagonists (you can choose from Abby, Jack or Kenji) need to rely on their determination and survival skills in this hostile environment.

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Heroes of the Storm
Heroes of the Storm

Action 02 June 2015

Online action game representing the popular Multiplayer Online Battle Arena genre; developed by Blizzard Entertainment, initially as a mod for the cult RTS StarCraft II. The title takes us to a fantastic world of Nexus, where the best-selling Blizzard universes of Diablo, StarCraft, and WarCraft come together. In this world, we participate in online battles between teams of several people assuming the roles of well-known characters from the abovementioned games.

PC

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram

Action 19 December 2013

Action game based on the motifs of the popular anime series - Puella Magi Madoka Magica. The plot depicts the adventures of 14-year-old Madoki Kaname and her four friends. The heroines, endowed with magical powers, fight against evil witches. The title was produced by Artdink studio with the support of Namco Bandai.

PSV

Who's That Flying?!
Who's That Flying?!

Action 16 November 2010

Who's That Flying! is a comic-style, arcade shump shooter. The player takes on the role of the super-powerful Earth Guardian, and his task is to repel the attacks of the Doom Beasts and clear his name of the charges of incompetence. The title was produced by an independent studio Mediatonic.

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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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Destiny
Destiny

Action 09 September 2014

A futuristic, first-person perspective action game developed by Bungie Software – the creators of the iconic Halo series. The title takes place in a distant future, in 28th century, when humanity is on the brink of destruction at the hands of an alien civilization. The players assume the roles of Guardians who, thanks to the unusual abilities drawing power from an alien ship hanging above the Earth, are the only humans capable of facing the destructive force from space.

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Rambo: The Video Game
Rambo: The Video Game

Action 21 February 2014

A first-person perspective rail shooter based on the Rambo movie series. The game was developed by Polish studio Teyon Games known for its Heavy Fire series. The story campaign in Rambo: The Video Game consists of a series of missions inspired by movies First Blood, Rambo: First Blood Part II and Rambo III. The player can fight soulless law enforcers in Hope city, free the captives held in Vietnamese jungle and help the Afghan guerillas.

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Dust: An Elysian Tail
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.

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Sengoku Basara Collection HD
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.

PS3

Arma: Cold War Assault
Arma: Cold War Assault

Action 09 August 2011

Arma: Cold War Assault is a refreshed version of the debutant Bohemia Interactive studio, Operation Flashpoint. Renewal combines the basic game and the Resistance plugin. The whole set has been enriched with 1.99 patch, which contains patches improving compatibility with modern PCs.

PC

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: India

Action 12 January 2016

The second installment in a spin-off series created within Assassin’s Creed - one of the Ubisoft’s leading franchise. The game translates the series’ mechanics into a 2.5D side-scrolling action-adventure game. The story is set in 1841, in India. The country is on the brink of open conflict as tensions increase between the Empire of Sikh and the British, who claim rights to Indian territory.

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Sniper Elite III: Ultimate Edition
Sniper Elite III: Ultimate Edition

Action 10 March 2015

The complete edition of Sniper Elite III: Africa – another installment of the popular stealth/shooter series developed by Rebellion. In the game, one assumes the role of Karl Fishbourne, a sharpshooter sent to the African front where he has to face elite Afrika Korps units supported by Tiger tanks, which spread terror among the Allied forces.

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Monster Hunter Generations
Monster Hunter Generations

Action 28 November 2015

Another installment in the popular third person perspective action series with RPG elements. Since the third game of the series, the franchise is being developed mostly on Nintendo handhelds. Similarly to its predecessors, Monster Hunter X was published by the Capcom company and developed under the supervision of Yasunori Ichinose – the director of the previous portable installments of the series.

3DS

Batman: Arkham Knight - Batgirl: A Matter of Family
Batman: Arkham Knight - Batgirl: A Matter of Family

Action 21 July 2015

The first story DLC for the game Batman: Arkham Knight, developed by WB Games Montreal, the creators of e.g. the first installment in the series. The story takes place before Arkham Asylum. You play as Batgirl, who, together with Robin, sets out to rescue Commissioner Gordon, kidnapped by the Joker. During the game you visit a brand new location of Seagate Amusement Park, built on an oil platform. This is where you fight Joker's mooks and face new main quests and side quests.

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Heliborne
Heliborne

Action 12 October 2017

An action combat game that combines elements of multiplayer shooters and arcade helicopter simulators. Heliborne is a debut production of JetCat Games. Mechanically, gameplay draws inspirations from MMO games, such as World of Tanks and World of Warplanes. The game features dozens of helicopter models from different countries and decades.

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Necropolis
Necropolis

Action 12 July 2016

A third-person action game featuring roguelike elements. After the Shadowgrounds series, it is the second major game developed by Harebrained Schemes, an independent American studio. Necropolis is set in a vast, magical, procedurally generated dungeon complex that constantly changes its shape.

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Undead Storm Nightmare
Undead Storm Nightmare

Action 22 January 2015

An isometric shooter that takes place in a world plagued by a zombie apocalypse. The game was developed by a Japanese studio G-Style. The title enables the player to take control of survivors who are fighting the undead hordes. The encounters with the zombies are very emotional – the locations aren’t large and each corner is filled with animated corpses. In addition to that, the player can encounter stronger enemies that are able to kill him in a matter of moments.

3DS

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris
Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

Action 09 December 2014

A continuation of the warmly-received spin-off of the Tomb Raider series in which adventures of beautiful archaeologist are seen from the isometric view, which is unusual for the series. The game is once again developed by Crystal Dynamics and this time the action takes us to Egypt, where you will visit the titular Temple of Osiris as well as some other places.

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Contract Wars
Contract Wars

Action 18 December 2012

Free, browser-based MMOFPS game, combining the best features of popular multiplayer shooters with an advanced character development system based on RPG productions. In the game we participate in a conflict between two private military companies whose interests converge in Eastern Europe. The advantage of the production is the high quality graphic design, unprecedented in browser titles.

WWW

Evolve
Evolve

Action 10 February 2015

A science-fiction first-person perspective online shooter in which the focus was placed on cooperation. The title was developed by the creators of the Left 4 Dead series – studio Turtle Rock. In many aspects Evolve is similar to the titles in the aforementioned series. The game takes place in an undetermined future and focuses on four-player teams hunting alien beasts. The members of the team belong to four different classes with various abilities that supplement each other during the game.

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EarthSiege 2
EarthSiege 2

Action 19 March 1996

Continuation of the dynamic action game with powerful mosses in the lead role. In the game, we once again take control of modernised HERCs in order to once again face up to the rebellious cyborgs who, after the defeat suffered in the first part, rebuilt their power in a secret lunar base.

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