Action Video Games15
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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Vampire Survivors
Action 20 October 2022
Old school and very dynamic action game. In Vampire Survivors we play as a character whose task is to survive as long as possible in the arena full of enemies. As we progress we develop the character, so our combat potential grows.
SWAT 4
Action 05 April 2005
Another installment in a series of realistic, tactical action games. SWAT 4 was created by Irrational Games - a developer popular mainly for System Shock 2. The career is the main mode, giving us an opportunity to lead a SWAT team through a series of missions. The player is required to rescue hostages kept by terrorists or to apprehend dangerous criminals. Before each operation, the player chooses the weapons and equipment that will serve the objectives best.
Dead Rising 3
Action 22 November 2013
The third installment in a series of original action games focusing on spectacular encounters with hordes of murderous zombies. The game was created by the fathers of the franchise - Capcom, though the player assumes the role of a completely new character here - Nick Ramos. As usual, Dead Rising 3 is set in an open environment, in which the protagonist completes a series of different tasks, eliminating entire crowds of zombies along the way.
Hatred
Action 01 June 2015
A controversial isometric shooter and the debut project from the Polish studio Destructive Creations. In terms of storyline and mechanics, the production is reminiscent of the game Postal from 1997. The player assumes the role of a nameless anti-hero, who is filled with deep hatred for the whole world. In order to let out his frustrations, he ventures out in the streets of New York to kill anyone unlucky enough to cross his path.
Destiny 2
Action 06 September 2017
Destiny 2 is a sequel to the best-selling FPS developed by Bungie Software. This time, Bungie is aided in the development process by Vicarious Visions, creators of Skylanders and some other games. Destiny 2 introduces many new changes and improvements, not only concerning the story (this time, the story will play a bigger part than in the first game), but also in the gameplay mechanics. In Destiny 2, we will visit completely new, enormous locations (i.e.
Immortals: Fenyx Rising
Action 03 December 2020
TPP action adventure game with an open world, developed by the creators of Assasin's Creed Oddyssey from Ubisoft studio. Gods & Monsters takes place in the realm of Greek mythology and refers to the myth of the wicked Typhon.
God of War II
Action 13 March 2007
A follow-up to the Sony's bestselling slasher released in 2005, whose plot is loosely based on the characters and events from Greek mythology. In God of War II we, once again, take on the role of Kratos, a Spartan warrior seeking vengeance, who, after having killed Ares, has become the new god of war. Tormented by nightmares of his past, the hero – despite the goddess Athena’s warnings – descends to Earth to help his fellow Spartans in conquering Rhodes.
Battlefield: Bad Company 2
Action 02 March 2010
A sequel to 2008's Battlefield: Bad Company - an acclaimed shooter game. Again, the game was created by DICE - a Swedish developer belonging to Electronic Arts. In the story campaign, the player is acquainted with further adventures of the titular Bad Company.
The Isle
Action 2024 (early access since 02 December 2015)
A survival sandbox, in which the player assumes the role of a dinosaur. The Isle Development Team enabled the player to control creatures like Austroraptor, Carnotaurus, Tyrannosaurus Rex, Gallimimus, Utahraptor, Acrocanthosaurus and Allosaurus. The main and only objective of the game is to survive on an island the size of more than a dozen of square kilometers. Depending on the selected creature, the player must hunt for smaller dinosaurs, hide in bushes from predators etc.
Remnant: From the Ashes
Action 20 August 2019
An action game with role-playing game features. It takes the players to a post-apocalyptic universe, where they face monsters known as The Root. Remnant: From the Ashes was developed by Gunfire Games (the creators of Darksiders III) with four-player cooperation mode in mind.
The Godfather II
Action 07 April 2009
A sequel of the well-received action game based on the novel by Mario Puzo and its movie adaptation by Francis Ford Coppola. This time the game is set in the 1960s where you play as a rookie gangster, trying to earn the respect of the criminal underworld and get to the top of the mafia hierarchy. Compared to the original, The Godfather II features a much larger world, now spanning over three cities: New York, Havana and Miami.
The Punisher
Action 18 January 2005
"The Punisher" is a typical shooter, created by a publishing consortium of THQ and Volition Inc. The game was dominated by elements of action and combat, while the feature layer was directly based on the famous series of comics of the same title.
Redfall
Action 02 May 2023
Redfall is an open world FPS featuring single-player and co-op for up to four players, developed by Arkane, the creators of Dishonored and Prey. The game is set in a vampire-infested island town.
Halls of Torment
Action 24 May 2023
An arena survival game, combining elements of a roguelike, action RPG and bullet hell shooter. Halls of Torment has us descending into the titular halls, fighting hordes of monsters and facing the rulers of the underworld.
Arma III
Action 12 September 2013
The third installment in the first-person shooter cycle that focuses heavily on faithful recreation of the modern battlefield. The action of Arma III is set in the near future, where a conflict in the Middle East has greatly weakened NATO forces. A small island in the middle of the Mediterranean is of key importance to the stability of this part of the world, and it is there that the events of the story-driven single player campaign take place.
Wolfenstein: The Old Blood
Action 05 May 2015
A stand-alone expansion to Wolfenstein: The New Order, the game released on PCs and eighth generation consoles in spring 2014. Similarly as the original game, the title was created by Machine Games in cooperation with Bethesda. The game is a prequel to the basic game. The story takes place in an alternative year 1946, in which the Nazis are one step from winning the World War II. During the campaign, which is split into two parts, the protagonist of the series, B.J.
LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
Action 22 March 2011
A 3D action-adventure platformer that came out as the third installment in the LEGO Star Wars game series. The story of LEGO Star Wars III: The Clone Wars is based on the popular animated TV series Star Wars: The Clone Wars. Players can take part in the galactic conflict between the Republic and the Separatists. The developers prepared 3 campaigns, each consisting of 6 missions corresponding to the consecutive episodes of the TV show.
Crysis 2 Remastered
Action 15 October 2021
A refreshed version of the 2011 shooter, offering graphical improvements in terms of lighting, textures, resolution and more. Crysis 2 Remastered features a single player campaign only, telling the story of the fight against aliens attacking New York City.
Trepang2
Action 21 June 2023
Trepang2 is an FPS expanding upon the ideas present in the F.E.A.R. series. The gameplay revolves around fast-paced combat, letting us wield a wide roster of weaponry, slow down time and beat on enemies in melee.
Marvel Rivals
Action TBA
An online TPP shooter, offered in free-to-play model with microtransactions. Marvel Rivals was created by NetEase and offers licensed superheroes, villans and locations from the comics. The core of the game are 6 vs 6 duels and the game only supports multiplayer gameplay.
The Matrix: Path of Neo
Action 08 November 2005
The Matrix: Path of Neo is an action game based on the film trilogy of the Wachowski brothers. We direct the main protagonist of the films, Neo - the chosen one who is supposed to liberate humanity from the slavery of machines.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Conviction
Action 13 April 2010
Next installment of stealth action game series created by Ubisoft company, with agent Sam Fisher. The plot of the game focuses around searching for murderers of the main hero's daughter. While conducting his own investigation he breaks all the contacts with the agency and his old friends. When Sam receives help from his former colleague from Third Echelon, he doesn't realize that it's just a pretext to drag him back to work in the agency.
Have a Nice Death
Action 22 March 2023
Action platform game with roguelike elements. In Have a Nice Death we play the role of Death and wander through sections of Death Inc. eliminating hordes of enemies and facing powerful bosses.
Assassin's Creed: Liberation HD
Action 14 January 2014
A re-released edition of the action game Assassin's Creed: Liberation, previously released for PlayStation Vita, now converted for PC Windows and home consoles. Like in the 2012 original, the protagonist of Assassin's Creed: Liberation is the Black woman Aveline de Gandpré, who joins the Assassins to fight for liberty and justice. The game is set mostly in New Orleans in the turbulent years 1765-1780.