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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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Battlefield: Bad Company
Battlefield: Bad Company

Action 23 June 2008

A first-person shooter game created for the users of the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. It is a spin-off of the popular Battlefield series. Battlefield: Bad Company is set in 2014 and the game's plot is centered around a fictional conflict between the United States and the Russian Federation. In the story campaign, the player assumes the role of Private Preston Marlowe, who gets assigned to "B" Company of the 222nd U.S Army battalion.

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Conflict: Desert Storm
Conflict: Desert Storm

Action 13 September 2002

Tactical action game that takes us in the realities of the military operation Desert Storm, during the war in the Persian Gulf. The commando unit must oppose the Iraqi elite army.

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State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition
State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition

Action 28 April 2015

A complete edition of a survival sandbox action game from Undead Labs, now remastered for Xbox One. The game takes you back to the zombie-infested world, where – apart from staying alive – you have to build a local community of survivors using their unique skills and resources gathered around. State of Decay: Year-One Survival Edition features open world as well as full freedom of pursuing your goals. The game puts you up against such challenges as rescue missions or search missions.

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Dynasty Warriors 9
Dynasty Warriors 9

Action 13 February 2018

Another full-fledged installment in the popular series of third-person perspective action games with tactical features. The series is developed by the Japanese studio Omega Force. The story of Dynasty Warriors 9 is loosely based on the novel Romance of the Three Kingdoms that describes the Chinese civil war that occurred during the 2nd and 3rd century. The player can choose from a few dozen of varied characters, some of which are well known from the previous entries in the series.

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Gal*Gun 2
Gal*Gun 2

Action 13 April 2018

Another installment in a series of hilarious rail-shooters that require the player to confront groups of the protagonist's female schoolmates that have fallen in love with him. The girls are victims of a devilish curse the protagonist has to alleviate using angelic weapons and gadgets.

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Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP
Lollipop Chainsaw RePOP

Action August 2024

A remake of a 2012 slasher developed by Dragami Games studio. In Lollipop Chainsaw, we play a cheerleader named Juliet, who fights off hordes of zombies, using mainly her pink chainsaw.

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High on Life
High on Life

Action 13 December 2022

Humorous FPS from Squanch Games studio, co-founded by Justin Roiland - one of the creators of Rick and Morty series. In High on Life we play as a bounty hunter, facing off against space invaders using an incredibly talkative arsenal.

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Marauders
Marauders

Action 03 October 2022

Marauders is an online shooter where we control space pirates carrying out boarding missions on star frigates. Their crews are led by artificial intelligence, but on the decks we also have to fight with rival groups of players.

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Brotato
Brotato

Action 29 March 2023

Inspired by the bestselling Vampire Survivors, an action game with RPG, roguelike and bullet hell shooter elements. The main protagonist of Brotato is a potato who, while waiting to be rescued, has to face successive waves of enemies.

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Alien Shooter 2: Conscription
Alien Shooter 2: Conscription

Action 03 July 2010

Alien Shooter 2: Conscription is a gunfire in which we fight against foreign civilizations, using a wide range of weapons and vehicles. Several dozen monsters often take part in clashes, and the action is shown in isometric projection.

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The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

Action 19 March 2013

First person shooter (FPS) based on the motives of The Walking Dead television series. The game was produced by Terminal Reality, a development studio whose output includes such titles as BloodRayne, Aeon Flux and Ghostbusters: The Video Game. The plot of The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct presents adventures of Dixon brothers - Daryl (you play as this character) and Merle. After the outbreak of zombie epidemic heroes are trying to get to Atlanta, where supposedly was set safe zone.

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3D Striptease
3D Striptease

Action 20 September 2004

The action of the game takes place in a small nightclub, where five dancers present their charms. The task of the player, armed with a petard launcher, is to knock down the bonuses falling from above and thus leave the stripper on the stage for as long as possible.

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Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine

Action 06 September 2011

Warhammer 40,000: Space marine is an action game with a third-person perspective. The action takes place in the popular space fantasy universe.

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Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Raven Shield

Action 19 March 2003

The third installment in a tactical action game series that originates back to 1998 and is based on Tom Clancy’s novels. Just like in the previous installments of the series, you are put in command of Rainbow, a fictional special forces unit invented by the writer, during its various military operations all over the world. This time, the tasks you are challenged with include destroying a biological weapon storage facility and cracking down on a gang terrorizing a bank in the heart of London.

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Serious Sam 2
Serious Sam 2

Action 11 October 2005

Official continuation of the famous 2001 and 2002 shooters, in which the action was observed from the perspective of the first person. In many ways this title resembles such productions as Will Rock, Quake II or Halo.

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SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate
SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate

Action 24 February 2006

An official expansion for SWAT 4, a tactical action game that presents the work of special police forces. The add-on’s story is focused on fighting the Stetchkov family syndicate that supplies the streets with more and more illegal weapons as well as all kinds of drugs. In SWAT 4: The Stetchkov Syndicate, there are seven new missions to play, both in single- and multiplayer mode. In the latter, two 5-member teams fight against one another.

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True Crime: New York City
True Crime: New York City

Action 15 November 2005

Continuation of the famous action game from 2003. We play the role of a black policeman Marcus and set off on the streets of the title "The Great Apple". The player can perform tasks related to the main thread or numerous additional missions.

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The Hulk
The Hulk

Action 27 May 2003

The Hulk is a dynamic Third-Person View (TPP) action game, whose plot refers to the plot of a film directed by Ang Lee. The title character, well known to Marvel's comic book fans, must stop the cruel Leader from creating an army of creatures. Developers from the Radical Entertainment studio have prepared 30 complex and full of opponents levels, some of which are locations known from the film.

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Command & Conquer: Renegade
Command & Conquer: Renegade

Action 26 February 2002

Side-scroller of the extremely popular strategy series started in 1995 by Westwood Studios. The story of the game uses a well-known motif from the full-fledged parts of the series - a conflict between the forces of GDI and NOD. This time, however, we don't have to do with a classic RTS strategy, but with a first-person action game, in which we play as captain Nick "Havoc" Parker, performing a number of dangerous missions against the NOD Brotherhood.

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The First Descendant
The First Descendant

Action August 2024

Looter shooter TPP, in which we take on the role of the title's heroes fighting alien invaders. The First Descendant can be played solo, but in co-op the title spreads its wings. The game is distributed in a free-to-play model with micropayments.

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Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1

Action 24 October 2023

A remaster compilation of iconic stealth games by Konami. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is composed of Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.

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Unrecord
Unrecord

Action 2025

A tactical FPS in which we play as a police officer. Unrecord stands out from other shooters thanks to its extremely realistic visuals, the unique perspective from the protagonist's bodycam and possible free aiming.

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The Devil Within: Satgat
The Devil Within: Satgat

Action 09 April 2024

A 2,5D metroidvania with action platformer elements. The Devil Within: Satgat allows us to play the role of a hero fighting demons who invaded his homeland. The protagonist can absorb powers of defeated Arch Devils, gaining powers and losing humanity as a result.

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Half-Life: Counter-Strike
Half-Life: Counter-Strike

Action 23 November 2000

Multiplayer modification of the cult Half-Life, prepared by the creators of the original from Valve Software studio. The game is a tactical FPP shooter, in which two teams face each other, representing terrorists and specialized anti-terrorist units. Each team has at their disposal a dedicated arsenal of weapons, which were prepared on the basis of original equipment of special forces from different countries (like Navy Seals, GSG9, GIGN or SAS).

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