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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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.
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.
Bigfoot
Action 30 January 2017
A first-person action game that follows the convention of survival horror. Bigfoot is a debut project of an independent Ukrainian developer, CyberLight studio. As the name suggests, the game focuses on the legendary humanoid creature living deep inside the Rocky Mountains.
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.
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.
Yakuza 5 Remastered
Action 11 February 2020
A remastered version of Yakuza 5, i.e. the production that was the biggest part of this popular cycle at the time of its release. While playing in Yakuza 5 Remastered, we play as five heroes, hitting the middle of the war between the Tojo clan and the Omi alliance. In addition to the fictional Kamurocho, the title is available to us in four other districts located in Osaka, Fukuoce, Sapporo and Nagoya.
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.
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?
Unturned
Action 07 July 2017
Unturned is a sandbox MMO game that combines the mechanics of the popular DayZ mod with the visual style of Minecraft. The game is distributed for free and was created by a sixteen year old teenager – Nelson Sexton. The game takes place in an open world overrun by a zombie epidemic and forces the player into a fight for survival in this dangerous environment. Just like other, similar games, the main part of the gameplay is resource-gathering-oriented exploration.
Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence
Action 28 April 2023
A sequel of the Polish fighting game developed by World Software in 1994. After more than two decades, the creators have decided to work on a continuation. You assume the role of Franko from the original title, who was washing dishes in Great Britain for years. Finally, he makes up his mind and goes back to his hometown in Poland. The hero’s turbulent past got him into new trouble, which assault him already on his way home.
Bullet Bros
Action canceled
Dynamic platform shooting, drawing inspiration from many classic hits, such as Contra. Whether alone or in cooperation with a second player, we travel the next stages, eliminating enemies with the help of an arsenal of varied weapons and various special items. Vehicles play an important role in the game, which we can combine together to create new, imaginative vehicles with unique properties.
Ori and the Blind Forest
Action 11 March 2015
A two-dimensional platformer with RPG elements, produced by Moon Studios, an independent developer. It belongs to a subgenre called metroidvania. We assume the role of a young and inexperienced forest spirit who will try to learn more about himself and the world around him during his long journey. In the game we explore vast areas full of hidden passages and shortcuts while solving puzzles and facing challenges testing our agility.
Killing Floor 2
Action 18 November 2016
A sequel to the cooperative online shooter - Killing Floor - which came out in 2009 as a commercial version of a standalone Unreal Tournament 2004 modification. The sequel was prepared by the creators of the original – Tripwire Interactive, also known for another popular game modification, Red Orchestra.
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.
Space Hulk: Deathwing
Action 14 December 2016
One of several video games based on Space Hulk - a board game created by Games Workshop and set in the world of Warhammer 40,000. In the case of Space Hulk: Deathwing, the players receive a fast-paced first-person shooter created as a result of the cooperation between Cyanide (the Blood Bowl series) and Streum On Studio (E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy). The player is put in the shoes of the titular Deathwing squad's member.
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.
Terrorist Takedown 3
Action 04 May 2010
Terrorist Takedown 3 is the third installment of a series of action games by the Polish CITY Interactive studio. The player takes on the role of a member of an anti-terrorist unit, which is sent to Somalia in order to rebound a ship kidnapped off the coast there. There are a number of dangerous missions that require the use of various military vehicles and equipment.
K.O.S. Secret Operations
Action 28 January 2010
K.O.S. Secret Operations is a free-to-play network FPS, manufactured by YNK Interactive. Players take on the role of soldiers of various specializations and take part in battles with living opponents and computer artificial intelligence. In terms of technology, the title is based on the capabilities of the Source engine.
UberSoldier
Action 18 November 2005
The first action game of the Russian programming studio Burut, which in 2004 created another game of the same genre called Kreed. Inspiration to create the East Front was drawn from such titles as Call of Duty, Counter-Strike and Shogo: Mobile Armor Division.
Postal 2: Apocalypse Weekend
Action 25 November 2004
The first major expansion to 2003's Postal 2, the game requires the base game to run along with Share the Pain, a multiplayer add-on. Apocalypse Weekend brings with it 10 new story missions set in brand new locations in the fictional town of Paradise City, including an elephant sanctuary and an Islamic terrorist camp. There are also a whole host of new characters, such as crazy cats and victims of the infamous mad cow disease.
Red Orchestra: Ostfront 41-45
Action 14 March 2006
A dynamic first person shooter, with an action set on the eastern front of World War II. The idea for this game was born out of a modification called Red Orchestra, which won the competition for the best addition to Unreal Tournament 2003 and 2004, i.e. "$1,000,000,000 Make Something Unreal".
Bad Boys II
Action 27 February 2004
A virtual adaptation of a cinematic image under the same title, with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence in the leading roles. During the actual game, we lead one of the two main heroes policemen from a drug squad in the U.S. city of Miami.
Battlefield 1942: Secret Weapons of WWII
Action 04 September 2003
The second official addition to the award-winning action game Battlefield 1942. Thanks to him, the player gets the opportunity to try out several extremely deadly "toys", which were created in German and Allied laboratories during the Second World War.