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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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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Action 26 October 2021
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an action adventure game by Eidos Montreal studio telling the story of the Guardians of the Galaxy. We play as Peter "Star Lord" Quill and together with Rocket, Groot, Gamora and Drax we go on another crazy mission.
Forspoken
Action 24 January 2023
Forspoken (originally known as Project Athia) is a TPP action adventure game, in which players find themselves in a fantastic world. The game was developed by Japanese studio Luminous Productions (made up of people responsible for Final Fantasy XV) and released by Square Enix.
Call of Duty 2024
Action 2024
The next installment in a popular series of first-person shooters originating from 2003. Call of Duty 2024 was developed by Treyarch, a subsidiary of Activition.
Like a Dragon: Ishin
Action 21 February 2023
Like a Dragon: Ishin is a remake of the samurai spin-off of the Yakuza series. The game takes us to 19th century Japan and casts us in the role of a samurai searching for the murderer of his mentor. The game offers an open world, an arcade combat system and a rich set of mini-games.
Gears 5
Action 10 September 2019
The fifth installment in the popular TPS series, in which the players assume the role of Kait Diaz, a character featured in Gears of War 4. The main protagonist sets out to the far reaches of planet Sera to solve the mystery behind nightmares that are haunting her and learn more about the origins of Locust.
Battlefield V
Action 20 November 2018
Another entry in the series of first-person shooters developed by DICE. Battlefield V takes place during the World War II. In addition to a single player story campaign, the game features an advanced multiplayer mode.
Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition
Action 23 June 2015
An enhanced version of the fourth installment of the popular slasher game series by Capcom, previously released in 2008 for PC and consoles. The game introduces a new protagonist called Nero, a member of the Holy Knights. Having witnessed his fellow Knights being slaughtered by Dante, known from the previous installments, and vows to take revenge on the murderer and learn why he became an enemy of the Order.
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.
Scarface: The World is Yours
Action 06 October 2006
A dynamic action game/TPP, directed decisively to older players, whose plot loosely refers to the 1983 film Scarface (Man with a Scarf), directed by Brian de Palma and with a great Al Pacino in the lead role.
Black Mesa
Action 05 March 2020
A fan modification of the classic first-person shooter Half-Life from 1998; the mod's development took roughly 8 years to complete. In terms of plot, the production is a faithful recreation of the original game and tells the story of Gordon Freeman, a physicist, and his struggle for survival in the titular Black Mesa Research Facility invaded by mysterious beings from another dimension.
God of War: Ascension
Action 12 March 2013
The fourth chapter of the adventures of Kratos, the Spartan warrior-gone-god. The title is a prequel to the God of War trilogy. The protagonist of the game was deceived by Ares into murdering his family. He decides to be no longer obedient to the god of war, for what he is sent to the titan prison. Despite the madness and tortures, he doesn’t abandon his hopes for revenge. Once he manages to escape, he can start his bloody revenge on the gods of the Olympus.
Tom Clancy's The Division 2
Action 15 March 2019
The second installment in the popular action game series (with RPG elements) that revolve around multiplayer experience. Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is a result of cooperation between Ubisoft Massive and other development teams owned by the French publisher. The game is based on the modified Snowdrop Engine, thus the visuals are of very high quality.
Starship Troopers: Extermination
Action 17 May 2023
FPS designed for co-op mode. In Starship Troopers: Extermination we play as soldiers whose task is to reclaim the fallen colonies located on the planet Valaka. To do this, they must send hordes of bloodthirsty bugs to the sand.
Dead by Daylight
Action 14 June 2016
An asymmetric multiplayer action game, based on a classic horror movie storyline: a group of young people being harassed by a murderous psychopath. It was created by Behaviour Interactive, known for such titles as Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade or Naughty Bear: Panic in Paradise. In Dead by Daylight, four players take on the roles of ordinary people trying to survive the encounter with a murderer, who's being controlled by the fifth player.
Sleeping Dogs: Definitive Edition
Action 08 October 2014
A dynamic, open-world TPP action game inspired by John Woo's films. Sleeping Dogs was created by United Front Games, and the player takes on the role of a police detective who tries to infiltrate the structures of a dangerous crime organization. The experience is filled with spectacular melee combat sequences, shootouts, as well as car chases taking place on the crowded streets of Hong Kong.
Halo: Combat Evolved
Action 15 November 2001
Halo: Combat Evolved is a futuristic FPP/TPP shooter that was a launch title of the Xbox console and became Microsoft's first system seller. It was developed by Bungie Software, a studio previously known for the Myth series. The game tells the story of a conflict between humans and aliens that are bent on annihilating our kind. We play as a genetically modified soldier and a member of an elite military unit that was established in order to defeat the alien threat.
Prey
Action 05 May 2017
An in-name-only sequel to a best-selling science-fiction FPS released in 2006. After many perturbations haunting the series, the development has been commissioned to Arkane Studios, the creators of the Dishonored series.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2
Action 25 February 2014
A sequel to the 2010’s Castlevania: Lords of Shadow, a hack ‘n’ slash game. Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 and its prequel were both developed by Mercury Steam Entertainment in cooperation with Konami. The players learn the further fate of Gabriel Belmont. The protagonist fell victim to evil and transformed into a Lord of Shadow.
Gotham Knights
Action 21 October 2022
Gotham Knights is an action RPG developing ideas from the Batman: Arkham series. There are four characters with unique abilities to choose from, who explore an open city, complete tasks and develop their statistics.
Mafia II: Definitive Edition
Action 19 May 2020
Mafia II: Definitive Edition is a refreshed edition of Mafia 2 for PC and eighth generation consoles. The game offers a modernized graphics design compared to the original, and is the responsibility of Hangar 13 studio.
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.
Deadpool: The Video Game
Action 25 June 2013
An action game based on the popular comic series published by Marvel Comics. The game was developed by High Moon, studio known mostly for its Transformers games. The story of Deadpool: The Video Game focuses mostly on the antics of the sarcastic protagonist. The mercenary is trying to have his revenge on Mr. Sinister who caused Deadpool to fail in completing one of his contracts.
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.
