Action Video Games51
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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The Forever Winter
Action 2025
An online coop extraction shooter with elements of a survival horror. The Forever Winter features the battlefields of the future. We play as one of the survivors, trying to gather loot and avoid being noticed by the soldiers and machines fighting for the military superpowers.
Sworn
Action 2024
A roguelike action RPG about an alternative version of the Arthurian legends, presented in isometric view. Sworn has us play as a hero who enters the Camelot with a plan to face the evil versions of King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table - alone or in online cooperation.
Gears 6
Action TBA
Gears 6 (hypothetical title) will be the sixth main installment of the series started in 2006. The game should continue the story and expand on the mechanics from Gears 5. The Coalition studio is leading the production and this new entry will run on Unreal Engine 5.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate
Action 04 May 2023
An isometric action game with elements of a roguelike. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Splintered Fate allows us to play as one of the turtles and it's their mission to save their master. The game features a lot of random elements, including arenas, bosses and pickups.
Into the Radius
Action 20 July 2020
An FPS with an open world, made only for VR headsets. Into the Radius is inspired by the STALKER series, giving us a chance to explore an exclusion zone around the fictional city of Pechorsk. We must deal with anomalies and enemies, manage weapons and look for artifacts.
Off The Grid
Action 2024
TPP shooter game based on the rules of battle royale, which was supervised among others by the director Neill Blomkamp. In Off The Grid 150 players find themselves on a tropical island where three factions fight for influence.
MythForce
Action 12 September 2023
MythForce is a first-person action roguelike set in randomly generated dungeons. The game was inspired by old American Saturday Morning Cartoons, such as He-Man.
Hyper Light Breaker
Action August 2024 (early access since August 2024)
TPP action adventure game, set in the universe of the Hyper Light Drifter. In Hyper Light Breaker we go to the land of Overgrowth, which we wander, facing many dangers. Game lets you play solo or in co-op.
Ereban: Shadow Legacy
Action 10 April 2024
TPP stealth game with 3D platform game elements. In Ereban: Shadow Legacy we find ourselves in a fantastic-futuristic world, and as a heroine named Ayana we try to save it, at the same time learning the truth about herself and her forgotten race.
Wayfinder
Action 17 August 2023
Distributed on a free-to-play model, the action game with elements of MMO and RPG genre. The title was developed by Airship Syndicate studio - creators of Darksiders Genesis, Ruined King: A League of Legends Story and Battle Chasers: Nightwar.
The Mobius Machine
Action 01 March 2024
A metroidvania action platformer from the authors of Dawn of Man and Planetbase. The Mobius Machine offers an industrial sci-fi world. Our character is very mobile, being able to run, jump on platforms, climb, glide or dive. We use different firearms to kill enemies.
The Brew Barons
Action 01 March 2024
A game combining elements of arcade flight shooters and simple economical strategies. The Brew Barons is inspired by The Scarlet Pilot movie from Studio Ghibli. We play as a seaplane pilot, dealing with pirates and gathering ingredients for making and selling our own beer.
Metro Awakening
Action 2024
A spin-off of the popular series of post-apocalyptic shooters, developed by Vertigo Games with VR headsets in mind. Metro Awakening has us play as Serdar - a doctor trying to find his wife and obtain medicine her life depends on.
Half-Life 3
Action TBA
The third installment in a bestselling series of first-person shooters, its current status still unclear. There's been lots of unofficial leaks surrounding Half-Life 3, rarely commented on (and usually shot down) by Valve.
Out of Action
Action 2024
A cyberpunk-themed FPS in which we use bullet time and perform Max Payne-style moves, including slow-motion jumps and slides. The game features futuristic weapons and gadgets. Out of Action supports singleplayer, but it's primarily meant for multiplayer combat.
The Last of Us: Part II Remastered
Action 19 January 2024
The remastered version of The Last of Us: Part II, utilizing the capabilities of the PS5. The remaster offers better graphics, additional game modes and the chance to visit unfinished levels cut from the full release.
Alan Wake 2: Night Springs
Action TBA
An expansion to Alan Wake 2, a third-person survival horror game. Alan Wake 2: Night Springs is set within the world of the titular TV show, a tribute to The Twilight Zone.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
Action 27 July 2023
A spin-off of an iconic beat'em up series, featuring roguelike elements. Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is set in post-apocalyptic New York City, tasking us with fighting against the gangs terrorizing its ruins.
Ferocious
Action 2024
An FPS inspired by the movies King Kong and Jurassic Park, as well as games Far Cry and Crysis. Ferocious is set on an island overrun by dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures, tasking us with surviving and discovering the truth about it.
State of Decay 3
Action TBA
State of Decay 3 is another part of the survival action game in an open, post-apocalyptic world full of zombies. Undead Labs studio, the creators of previous scenes, is responsible for the production.
Quantum Error
Action 03 November 2023
Quantum Error is a game combining elements of FPS and survival horror. During the game, we walk through Monad's headquarters attacked by an unknown enemy and face aggressive, mutant people.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake
Action TBA
Remake of Prince of Persia: Sands of Time. Compared to the original Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time Remake stands out thanks to its prettier graphics, improved controls and better combat system.
