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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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KurtzPel
KurtzPel

Action August 2024 (early access since 30 April 2019)

KurtzPel is a dynamic multiplayer game that involves performing missions in PvE or PVE mode in a fantastic anime styled world. The player's job is to combat the bad organization responsible for enslaving his ancestors.

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The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors
The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

Action 30 August 2019

A remastered version of a 1987 beat'em up game in which we take control of a combat android and cross linear levels, fight against enemy hordes and face powerful bosses. Against the background of the original, The Ninja Warriors: Once Again stands out due to the presence of new heroes and the local cooperation mode.

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Amid Evil
Amid Evil

Action 20 June 2019

First-person action game inspired by such titles as Hexen, Doom, Unreal or Quake. Amid Evil offers brutal, dynamic gameplay and a range of different levels. Independent studio Indefatigable is responsible for creating the game.

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Supraland
Supraland

Action 05 April 2019

An action adventure game in which we play the role of a plasticine man exploring a garden full of surprises. The mechanics of this production is inspired by such series as The Legend of Zelda, Mario, Portal or Metroid. Supra Games studio is responsible for the creation of this title, and the publisher is Assemble Entertainment.

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American Fugitive
American Fugitive

Action 21 May 2019

An action game with an open world, in which we find ourselves in the United States from the 1980s. The main character in American Fugitive is Will Riley; the protagonist escapes from prison to find his father's murderer. Observing the action from a bird's eye view, during the game we carry out various tasks commissioned by the representatives of the criminal world, gradually penetrating their ranks.

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Vanguard: Normandy 1944
Vanguard: Normandy 1944

Action 05 April 2019

Set in the realities of the Second World War, the first-person shooter prepared with a view to multiplayer gameplay in mind. Available in Vanguard: Normandy 1944 locations are based on real places known from history cards.

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Dead or School
Dead or School

Action 03 June 2019

An action game with RPG elements, whose action takes place in Tokyo controlled by hordes of monsters and living corpses; playing as Hisako, we travel through the capital of Japan and fight countless adversaries. As we progress, we acquire more and more powerful equipment and new skills, so that we can face more and more threats.

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Star Wars: Dark Forces
Star Wars: Dark Forces

Action 15 February 1995

The first FPS game from the LucasArts stable, set in the world of Star Wars. The player plays the role of a former soldier of the Empire, now a mercenary, whose task will be to stop Darth Vader and his elite army: Dark Troopers.

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Alpha Black Zero: Intrepid Protocol
Alpha Black Zero: Intrepid Protocol

Action 04 September 2004

Alpha Black Zero: Intrepid Protocol is a science fiction-based, dynamic third party view (TPP) action game created by developers from the Khaeon studio. The player directs the actions of Colonel Kyle Hardlav, wrongly accused of a series of murders, who, together with a unit of loyal commandos, tries to clear himself of the charges.

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Mortyr
Mortyr

Action 30 August 1999

FPP shooter made in Poland. Thanks to a time machine, the Nazis manage to win the Second World War. We play the role of a scientist named Jurgen Mortyr, who decides to go back in time and restore the original course of history. The levels are located both in the year 1944 and in the future. Each of these periods has a different set of weapons and enemies.

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The I of the Dragon
The I of the Dragon

Action 12 November 2002

The I of the Dragon is an action game with cRPG elements. The player directs the actions of a young dragon who defends humanity against hordes of bloodthirsty beasts. A mythical reptile is not only able to fly, but also wields various magical spells. Developers from Primal Software studio have prepared a vast, 12-territory world full of challenges and opponents.

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Terrorist Takedown
Terrorist Takedown

Action 13 September 2004

"Terrorist Takedown (in Poland: "Conflict in the Middle East") is an extensive action game, the development of which is the responsibility of the native City Interactive team. Players play the role of a soldier of an elite special unit, while the task set by the creators of the programme is to effectively carry out purges among terrorist organisations or self-proclaimed guerrilla militias operating in the Middle East.

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Sanity: Aiken's Artifact
Sanity: Aiken's Artifact

Action 21 October 2000

In the distant future on Earth there is a war between psionics with supernatural powers. The governmental agent, Nathaniel Cain, must recover the mysterious artifact and find the truth about his past.

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Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid

Action 03 September 1998

A tactical action game with stealth features, developed by Konami, as well as continuation of the Metal Gear series, which began over a decade earlier on 8-bit MXS computers. The story takes place in the not-so-far future and tells about an attack of a dangerous terrorist organization on a secret military base in Alaska.

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Vietnam: Black Ops
Vietnam: Black Ops

Action 27 September 2000

After an unsuccessful special action caught by Vietcong commandos Donald "Flak" Johnson must escape the bamboo prison and break through the enemies hiding in the jungle.

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Tactical Ops: Assault on Terror
Tactical Ops: Assault on Terror

Action 24 April 2002

Tactical Ops: Assault on Terror is a tactical first person shooter prepared by Kamehan studio. The title is a commercial version of the popular Unreal: Tournament fashion. The player takes on the role of a terrorist or a special police unit officer and carries out a number of missions, depending on the choice made. The gameplay was designed mainly for multiplayer clashes, although the creators have also foreseen the possibility of competing with computer artificial intelligence.

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Totally Unreal
Totally Unreal

Action 01 July 2001

A compilation of three titles from the famous series of first-person shooters, Unreal, powered by the revolutionary graphics Unreal Engine created by Epic Games. The Totally Unreal collection contains the first installment of the series, the action of which takes place on planet Na Pali, which was conquered by the hostile race Skaarj. The player is tasked with helping the inhabitants and escaping the dangerous place.

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Blacklight Retribution
Blacklight Retribution

Action 03 April 2012

Blacklight Retribution is a continuation of the 2010 Blacklight tactical shooter: Tango Down. The action of the game has been set in the near future. The player directs the actions of the members of the elite commando unit, and his task is to effectively eliminate the opponents. Developers from Zombie Inc. studio have prepared several variants of multiplayer gameplay.

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The Regiment
The Regiment

Action 17 February 2006

The Regiment is a spectacular first person perspective shooting (FPS), produced by Kuju Entertainment development studio. The player takes on the role of commander of a unit of well-trained soldiers of the SAS unit and takes part in dangerous anti-terrorist missions. The creators put a lot of emphasis on the realism of the game, in which the consultants employed in the production of the game - former members of anti-terrorist groups - played a significant role.

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Millennium Man
Millennium Man

Action 21 May 2003

Millennium Man is a TPP game, a combination of a futuristic sneaky with a dynamic action game, additionally seasoned with a complicated plot and adventure elements.

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Combat: Task Force 121
Combat: Task Force 121

Action 22 March 2005

America's Secret Operations is a military FPS (first person perspective shooting) by the development team of Direct Action Games studio. The player plays the role of a member of the elite Task Force 121, whose task is to fight terrorism. In addition to the solo campaign, the creators also prepared a multiplayer online mode, designed for up to 16 participants.

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The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest
The Lord of the Rings: Aragorn's Quest

Action 14 September 2010

Lord of the Rings: Aragorna's Expedition is an action game with a view from the third person's perspective (TPP) set in the film trilogy "Lord of the Rings". Players have the opportunity to get to know selected themes of the famous Ring War seen from the perspective of the Promise and accompanied by its adventures. The title was produced by Traveller's Tales studio for younger audiences.

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Shrek Forever After
Shrek Forever After

Action 18 May 2010

Shrek Forever After is an action game produced by XPEC Entertainment studio based on the themes of the fourth film with a nice ogre in the lead role. Players direct the actions of their favourite characters - Shrek, Fiona, Cat in Shoes and Donkey, who try to restore the old order in the fairy-tale land, changed by the mysterious Rumpelstiltskin. The game contains many arcade elements and simple puzzles that require the use of special abilities of individual characters.

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Abomination: Nemesis Project
Abomination: Nemesis Project

Action 04 November 1999

Abomination: Nemesis Project is a team tactical game in the reality of science fiction. The player directs the actions of a group of commandoes, who fight against a dangerous cult that threatens the world. Developers from Hothouse Creations studio prepared a large arsenal of available weapons, as well as a random mission generator. In addition to the solo mode campaign, the game also offers a functional multiplayer, designed for up to 8 participants of the game.

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