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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. more

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Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

Action 24 May 2018

An action game with platform game features. The players assume the role of Zangestu – a demon hunter who travels to a castle occupied by a powerful fallen angel. During the game, the players are exploring grim locations and fighting enemies. The game distinguishes itself from other games with the presence of four playable characters.

Gunslugs 2
Gunslugs 2

Action 22 October 2015

A continuation of a wacky 2D platform shooter, which in terms of mechanics resembles classic games such as Contra and the iconic Metal Slug series. Developed by OrangePixel, the game delivers even more chaos caused by countless bullets, enemies, and explosions making it impossible for a player to calmly analyze the situation on the screen. Luckily, throughout consecutive stages, there are numerous first-aid kits, which are able of healing even a nearly dead hero.

Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers
Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers

Action 24 May 2018

Released exclusively on 3DS, a combination of an action and a tower defense game. The players assume the role of the armadillo Dillon who is living in a post-apocalyptic world inspired by the Wild West. The hero needs to defend their land from an invasion of monsters. In order to do so, he needs to take care of resources, build watchtowers, and finally confront the danger. Interestingly, the game lets the players use their Mii avatars.

Crazy Chicken: Director's Cut
Crazy Chicken: Director's Cut

Action 07 November 2013

A humorous arcade shootout of a kind of rifle scopes, produced by Teyon Games studio in Krakow. The action takes place in a film studio, which survives an invasion of crazy chickens. The player plays the role of a director equipped with a rifle - he is going to deal with the plague and shoot an action film at the same time.

Gunman Clive 2
Gunman Clive 2

Action 20 January 2015

A platform game that continues the story of the gunslinger named Clive. After saving the daughter of Mayor Johnson, the protagonist returns to his hometown, which in the meantime was attacked by bandits. Without thinking too much, Clive begins chasing the leader of the villains, as capturing him is the only way to save his home. The chase takes place across half of the world, enabling the Swedish studio Hörberg Productions to make campaign levels more varied.

Samurai Warriors Chronicle 3
Samurai Warriors Chronicle 3

Action 04 December 2014

The next installment of the Samurai Warriors Chronicle series of action games dedicated to owners of PlayStation Vita and 3DS handhelds. In the production created by the Omega Force team, we lead a troop of warriors who take part in various battles in feudal Japan.

Duck Dynasty
Duck Dynasty

Action 14 October 2014

An adaptation of the USA's popular reality-show about the everyday life of the Robertson family, whose common features are long, lush beards and a passion for hunting. Events are shown from the perspective of a young man who seeks the acceptance of the heroes, and during the game we engage in a series of more or less crazy activities, such as fishing, hunting, racing, blowing up, etc.

Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Rodea: The Sky Soldier

Action 02 April 2015

A 3D action game by the famous Japanese developer Yuji Naki, the creator of Sonic the Hedgehog, one of the most popular video game characters in history. Released for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS, Rodea: The Sky Soldier takes place in the fantasy land of Garuda. A girl called Ion accidentally wakes up a mechanical warrior named Rodea, asleep since 1000 years before. The warrior comes back to life, but his memory is lost, and his right arm is damaged.

Senran Kagura
Senran Kagura

Action 22 September 2011

Three-dimensional production of shares with adventure elements. Players take on the role of heroines attending a secret ninja school and carry out missions assigned to them, fighting enemies using special techniques and fighting styles.

Retro City Rampage: DX
Retro City Rampage: DX

Action 06 February 2014

Retro City Rampage: DX is a new and improved version of Retro City Rampage, released for the first time in 2012. The title is a parody of such series as Grand Theft Auto. Players move on until 1980 and take on the role of a mentally unbalanced criminal from Theftropolis. The game is stylized on production from the era of 8-bit consoles and contains many references to pop culture.

Gunman Clive
Gunman Clive

Action 20 December 2012

Oldskulowa action game with elements of platform production, in which we play as a cowboy, wandering through the Wild West in search of the kidnapped daughter of the mayor Johnson. The production was created by a one-man studio Horberg Productions.

Rage of the Gladiator
Rage of the Gladiator

Action 19 September 2013

Produced by the American studio Ghostfire Games, this is the first-person brawl whose action is set in the realities of the fantasy world. The player takes on the role of an intrepid gladiator who fights with various fantastic beasts. The experience gained in the arena allows you to develop your hero's skills and stand up to fight more and more powerful opponents.

Monster Shooter
Monster Shooter

Action 01 November 2012

Bubbling with action twin-stick shooter from the native studio Gamelion. As a star warrior, Dum Dum Dum, we set out to rescue our cat, trapped by cosmic octopuses. While wandering through 3 different worlds, whole hosts of bloodthirsty monsters stand on our way.

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

Action 11 October 2014

Improved version of the fourth installment of the flagship action-RPG series by Capcom. In the game we play the role of a mercenary travelling with a caravan, who undertakes to defend several settlements from the monsters plaguing their inhabitants. The Ultimate version introduces a new, more extensive system of character movement, and the ability to play a multiplayer game via the Internet.

IronFall: Invasion
IronFall: Invasion

Action 19 February 2015

IronFall: Invasion is a third-person shooter for Nintendo 3DS. It was developed by the creators of DRIV3R, Stuntman, and Cop The Recruit. The game takes place in a future where we play as highly-trained soldiers who have to fend off an enemy invasion. Gameplay in IronFall: Invasion is really fast-paced and, when it comes to the game's cover system, visibly inspired by Gears of War. We will use many types of weapons in combat, including pistols, rifles, and sniper rifles.

LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin
LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin

Action 24 March 2015

A TPP action game by TT Fusion, developed for Nintendo and Sony portable consoles, based on the popular LEGO building blocks series, whose main theme are the adventures of young ninja warriors. The story of LEGO Ninjago: Shadow of Ronin is connected to the previous installment in the series. After defeating the tyrant and his Nindroid minions, the five heroes have to face another threat, which is the eponymous Ronin leading the Army of Shadows.

Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations

Action 20 October 2015

A video game based on Adventure Time, a popular animated TV show that aired on Cartoon Network, and developed by Vicious Cycle - the studio responsible for Madagascar 3: The Video Game and Ben 10 Omniverse. In the game, you follow the adventures of a boy named Finn and his magical dog Jake, who is able to freely change his shape and size at will.

Kirby: Planet Robobot
Kirby: Planet Robobot

Action 28 April 2016

Another installment in the platformer series for Nintendo 3DS. The titular protagonist of Kirby: Planet Robobot is a little pink fellow who has to bring back order to the Dream Land, as it was attacked by mechanical entities causing turmoil that needs to be dealt with. Mechanics are similar to those in the previous installments. The player travels through platform levels, uncovers secrets, and fights enemies – Kirby swallows them, which allows him to gain their special skills.

Severed
Severed

Action 20 September 2016

A brutal, dynamic action game set in a fantasy world. It was developed by DrinkBox - a studio popular for such games as Mutant Blobs Attack or Guacamelee. The player assumes the role of a female warrior who realizes that she has lost her left arm. Traversing a land full of magic, fantasy civilizations and ancient ruins, the protagonist tries to discover the truth behind the mutilation.

Sega 3D Classics Collection
Sega 3D Classics Collection

Action 23 December 2015

A compilation of the most popular games from the 80s taken from the portfolio of Sega. The collection was developed by studio M2 which specializes in creating re-editions of older games. Sega 3D Classics Collection contains the following titles: Altered Beast, Thunder Blade, Power Drift, Galaxy Force II, Fantasy Zone, Fantasy Zone II W, Fantasy Zone II: The Tears of Opa-Opa, Puyo Puyo Tsu, Sonic the Hedgehog and Maze Hunter 3-D.

Tank Troopers
Tank Troopers

Action 16 February 2017

A multiplayer-oriented action game developed by Nintendo. Tank Troopers is a three dimensional shooter, in which the players assume control of cartoon tanks with an objective to defeat the tanks belonging to the enemy team. The game offers twelve characters, whose abilities and appearance influence the look and the available tactical options. The action is seen from a third-person perspective with first-person perspective aiming.

Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers
Cartoon Network: Battle Crashers

Action 08 November 2016

A side-scroll action game by independent French studio Magic Pockets, in which you play as the characters from popular cartoons by the Cartoon Network Channel. In the game, characters from such series as Uncle Grandpa, Clarence, Regular Show, The Amazing World of Gumball and Adventure Time team up to defeat the nefarious shard creatures and bring back peace to the world. You can play as six characters, each of them using distinct attack techniques and abilities.

Hey! Pikmin
Hey! Pikmin

Action 28 July 2017

A 2D platform game with logic puzzle elements developed by Arzest and Nintendo. The game's protagonist is Captain Olimar, whose ship crashed on an unknown planet inhabited by the eponymous creatures. He has to explore the newfound world and find a way to escape. Hey! Pikmin utilizes a side-view perspective and the gameplay focuses on exploring varied locations, jumping on platforms, avoiding traps, and fighting enemies.

Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters
Yo-kai Watch 2: Psychic Specters

Action 29 September 2017

The third version of the second entry in the jRPG series from Level-5, after Bony Spirits and Fleshy Souls. Players again take control of Nathan or Katie, who suffered from the attack of a mysterious Yo-kai (supernatural being). The spirit erased memories of heroes and their Yo-kai friends, forcing both characters to once again take the special watch that lets them communicate with those beings and try to find the culprit.