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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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Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories
Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories

Action 2024

A tactical FPS inspired by the SWAT and Rainbow Six series. In Tactical Squad: SWAT Stories we command the titular elite squad. We must take our time to prepare for the missions and then exectute all of the steps perfectly to avoid casualties. We can play alone or in online coop.

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The Devil Within: Satgat
The Devil Within: Satgat

Action 09 April 2024

A 2,5D metroidvania with action platformer elements. The Devil Within: Satgat allows us to play the role of a hero fighting demons who invaded his homeland. The protagonist can absorb powers of defeated Arch Devils, gaining powers and losing humanity as a result.

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Ghostbusters: The Video Game
Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Action 16 June 2009

A dynamic action game with a view of TPP referring to the title movie Ghostbusters, produced by Terminal Reality studio. In the game we will meet film characters who once again have to save New York from a terrible ghostly plague. We take on the role of a new, young ghost hunter and set off on a hunt. The graphics are at a good level, and the voice of famous characters has been lent by actors known from film productions.

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Inversion
Inversion

Action 05 June 2012

TPP Shooting by TimeShift authors. Our task is to solve the puzzle of gravitational anomalies in which the normal rules of physics do not work. While staying in them we can, among others, float in the air and walk on the walls. Thanks to the use of the unusual properties of these places the fight becomes much more interesting than in traditional shooters.

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BloodRayne 2
BloodRayne 2

Action 12 October 2004

Sequel - a great action/TPP game by Terminal Reality development team, whose market debut took place in May 2003. Once again we play the title character BloodRayne - a half-man, a half-vampire - who fights against supernatural forces threatening the world.

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Spider-Man: Friend or Foe
Spider-Man: Friend or Foe

Action 02 October 2007

Created by Beenox studio third-person action game in which we play as the titular Spider-Man, we fight with characters known from the popular universe of Marvel. Spider-Man: Friend or Foe was realized in the form of a walking brawl, which is distinguished by the fact that side by side with our superhero can also fight his fiercest enemies, such as the Sandman or the Green Goblin. Before this happens, however, we have to defeat them and convince them to come to our side.

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Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945
Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945

Action 30 September 2005

First-person action game with stealth elements by Rebellion Software, known so far mainly for the cult shooter Aliens vs Predator from 1999. The action of Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945 takes place in the last days of World War II, and during the game we play as Peter Maurer - elite German sniper, recruited by the American OSS agency.

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Hexen: Beyond Heretic
Hexen: Beyond Heretic

Action 30 March 1995

Hexen FPS is an official continuation of Heretica published in 1994. Technically, this is one of the most advanced titles using the Dooma engine. The action takes place in a fantasy world, so in the fight against enemies we use mainly spells and medieval-style weaponry.

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The Hulk
The Hulk

Action 27 May 2003

The Hulk is a dynamic Third-Person View (TPP) action game, whose plot refers to the plot of a film directed by Ang Lee. The title character, well known to Marvel's comic book fans, must stop the cruel Leader from creating an army of creatures. Developers from the Radical Entertainment studio have prepared 30 complex and full of opponents levels, some of which are locations known from the film.

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Dino Crisis
Dino Crisis

Action 19 May 1999

"Dino Crisis" is the second after "Resident Evil" series of survival-horrors performed by Japanese Capcomu. The main difference between the series is the fact that in this position, instead of zombies and other masks, the player has to deal with the title dinosaurs.

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Postal 2: Paradise Lost
Postal 2: Paradise Lost

Action 17 April 2015

Postal 2: Paradise Lost is the second official expansion for Postal 2. It was released twelve years after the base game was released, which is quite unusual, to say the least. The game takes place eleven years after the events of the first expansion, Apocalypse Weekend. Once again, we end up in Paradise City, ruled by chaos and anarchy after the nuclear attack. Our job is to bring back peace and order. To do so, we have to face the self-proclaimed separatists.

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Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior

Action 26 September 2013

An action game shown from a first-person perspective. The game is a remake of hit game that was released in 1997. The title was developed by studio Flying Wild Hog in cooperation with publisher Devolver Digital. The protagonist of Shadow Warrior is a martial arts master Lo Wang who searches for a legendary blade Nobitsura Kage for the Zilla Enterprises corporation. Hordes of demons that managed to get into the human world are trying to stop him.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Action 28 August 2013

Action game with warrior ninja turtles in the lead roles. The title is based on the American animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 2012. Players can play alone and use the cooperation mode for up to four people.

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Destroy All Humans!
Destroy All Humans!

Action 28 July 2020

A complete remake of the first installment of Destroy All Humans!, a series of humorous action games released in 2005. Once again, we take on the role of an alien named Crypto, sowing destruction on our planet in the mid-20th century.

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GTFO
GTFO

Action 10 December 2021

FPP survival horror shooter set for cooperation mode. Four players explore an underground base full of monsters, but also valuable artifacts. The gameplay focuses mainly on fighting with the use of an extensive arsenal of firearms.

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Bright Memory: Infinite
Bright Memory: Infinite

Action 11 November 2021

A first-person shooter made by an independent Chinese studio named FYQD. The action takes place in the realm of science fiction, and the combat system places great emphasis on elements such as conventional firearms, the use of melee weapons, and spectacular attack combinations.

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Ben 10
Ben 10

Action 10 November 2017

An arcade action game based on the license of a popular TV series bearing the same title. The player once again assumes the role of Ben Tennyson - the protagonist has to face the forces of evil threatening the entire world. Ben is not alone however, as both cousin Gwen and grandfather Max support him on his quest. Similar to previous installments of the series, Ben 10 is played from a third-person view.

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Neon Abyss
Neon Abyss

Action 14 July 2020

A roguelike game created in a platform shooter convention. In Neon Abyss, we cross randomly generated undergrounds and fight hordes of enemies. As we progress, we increase our combat potential through the acquisition of increasingly powerful weapons and skills.

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Subverse
Subverse

Action 26 March 2021

Subverse is a hybrid of a shooter and a turn-based strategy with strong erotic elements. Players explore an alien galaxy, complete missions, develop characters and a spaceship. Successes are rewarded with numerous and extensive scenes of sex with subordinates.

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Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2

Action 31 October 2013

Nazi Zombie Army 2 is a continuation of the popular spin-off series Sniper Elite, created by Rebellion studio. Based on the popularity of the Zombie mode, known from several installments of the cult series Call of Duty, the authors have created a production that tells the story of an American sniper, fighting against an army of zombies in Berlin at the end of World War II.

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Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!

Action 14 October 2014

The third installment in the Borderlands series, offering an insight into the events happening during the period between the storylines of Borderlands and its sequel - Borderlands 2. The Pre-Sequel! was developed by 2K Australia cooperating with Gearbox Software. The action takes place on the moon of Pandora, and the players assume the roles of characters working for Hyperion - a corporation belonging to Handsome Jack.

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For Honor
For Honor

Action 14 February 2017

A third-person action game in a quasi-historical setting, with a focus on online competition. The production was developed by the experienced studio Ubisoft Montreal, whose portfolio includes several cult series, including Far Cry and Assassin's Creed. In the game, three factions are pitted against each other: The Chosen, The Legions, and The Warborn, modeled after the Japanese samurai, European knights, and Scandinavian Vikings respectively.

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America's Army: Operations
America's Army: Operations

Action 11 October 2002

Tactical action game created for the American army. The production focuses primarily on multiplayer gameplay, although it also includes several introductory (training) missions. Up to 32 players, divided into different classes, take part in the fights. The developers of the game tried to render the struggle of soldiers in a quite realistic way, which can be an advantage for many players.

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Serious Sam: The Second Encounter
Serious Sam: The Second Encounter

Action 25 January 2002

Sequel action/FPS game Serious Sam: The First Encounter. Players take on the role of the muscular commander "Sam Stone" and follow the story which is a close continuation of the plot of the previous part.

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