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LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

November 11, 2014

Action, Batman, DC Comics, Humorous, Comics, LEGO, Multiplayer, Splitscreen, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP.

Another installment in the popular arcade game series from the LEGO brand. It is also the third game depicting the adventures of the legendary hero from the DC universe. It was developed by Traveller’s Tales, known for many other productions in the LEGO series. The story focuses on the struggle between the Justice League, led by Batman and other comic superheroes — and a villain called Brainiac who wants to shrink our planet and include into his disgraceful collection. The game will take us from the streets of Gotham City into space and other, not yet visited, regions of the DC universe. The gameplay mechanics are based on proven solutions, although some novelties were introduced as well. Among the latter, we can find the simultaneous use of various abilities, hacking mini-games, as well as levels where we operate a space fighter or in zero gravity.

7.4

OpenCritic

8.8

Steam

7.3

Users

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
Far Cry Primal

Far Cry Primal

PCPlayStationXbox

February 23, 2016

Action, Crafting, FPP, Prehistory, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

A spin-off to the first person open world action game series launched by Ubisoft in 2004. Far Cry Primal strands significantly from the previous entries in the franchise, taking us back in time to the year circa 10 thousand B.C. We play as hunter named Trakkar, whose tribe has been slaughtered and who find himself in the dangerous land of Oros, where humans are nothing more than prey for prehistoric beasts. One of the most important features of the game is survival; we explore the world while completing quests, hunting various creatures, crafting useful items and learning new skills. Unlike in the main installments in the series, our hero obviously won’t find any guns in his inventory - only primitive weapons like spears, clubs, and bows. The lack of vehicles is compensated by the possibility of riding different animals.

7.7

OpenCritic

8.6

Steam

6.0

Users

Far Cry Primal
Borderlands 2

Borderlands 2

PCPlayStationXbox

September 18, 2012

Action, FPP, FPS, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Role-playing Shooter, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.

A first-person shooter with cRPG features and a sequel to the 2009’s hit. Gearbox Software studio once again managed the development, with the publishing support of 2K Games company. The game’s story is set some time after the events of first part. This time the players will face Handsome Jack, a self-proclaimed dictator of Pandora. The creators of Borderlands 2 have prepared four playable characters: Salvador, Maya, Zero, and Axton, representing one of the four different classes and different fighting style. Gameplay still retains the exhilarating gunplay, but the weapon mechanics have been thoroughly changed. Furthermore, the trademark of the series in the form of a four player co-op mode is also present.

8.6

OpenCritic

8.9

Steam

6.4

Users

Borderlands 2
I.G.I. 2: Covert Strike

I.G.I. 2: Covert Strike

PC

February 21, 2003

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Tactics, Modern Conflicts.

The sequel to the first-person shooter Project I.G.I., developed by the Interloop studio. Player assumes the role of the first part's protagonist – a former soldier of the British special forces SAS, who, as a member of the I.G.I. organization, single-handedly completes secret missions in various parts of the globe. I.G.I.2: Covert Strike features three thematically connected campaigns that take place successively in Russia, Libya, and China. Compared to the previous installment, I.G.I.2: Covert Strike offers improved enemy AI, which now takes advantage of authentic combat tactics used by modern armies. Available firearms' arsenal was also enlarged. The game is built on a modified version of the previous installment's game engine, thus features more detailed locations and diversified weather conditions. In addition to the single player mode, I.G.I.2: Covert Strike offers also a team-based multiplayer.

7.0

Users

I.G.I. 2: Covert Strike
Horizon: Forbidden West

Horizon: Forbidden West

PlayStation

February 18, 2022

Action, RPG Elements, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.

Continuation of Horizon Zero Dawn, an action adventure action game with a TPP view from Guerrilla Games studio. Players return to the postapocalyptic world, dominated by mechanical creatures.

9.0

Gamepressure

7.2

Users

Horizon: Forbidden West
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat

PCPlayStationXbox

October 2, 2009

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Shooters.

The third installment in a series of action games developed by GSC Game World. The story is set in a post-apocalyptic reality of the Zone - an area contaminated as a result of the explosion that destroyed the sarcophagus protecting the damaged reactor in Chernobyl. The story focuses on discovering the reasons behind the failure of the Fairway Operation, which was organized by the government in order to thoroughly search the dangerous areas. The player assumes the role of a State Security Service agent by the name of Alexander Degtyarev, whose task is to find out why the aforementioned secret operation yielded no results. The player visits three extensive new areas located around the titular Pripyat, all of them representing real-life locations. When it comes to the changes brought with this installment, these concern mainly the side missions, which are no longer randomly generated. Instead, they are more extensive and non-linear now. Among other changes, it is worth noticing further AI improvements, a new UI, and the new ability to sleep, which regenerates the protagonist's health.

9.6

Steam

8.8

Users

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat
Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood

PCPlayStationXbox

November 16, 2010

Action, Historical, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, 16th Century, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

Action-adventure game with stealth elements and the second major installment in the best-selling Assassin's Creed series. The game, created by Ubisoft Montreal, is the second part of the so-called Ezio trilogy. Players can follow the adventures of a Renaissance assassin, Ezio Auditore da Firenze (the protagonist of Assassin's Creed II). Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood is set in Rome - the city of conflicting interests of influential houses and the seat of the villainous Templar Order. The sandbox gameplay structure, well-known to fans of the series, was enriched with a new element – managing local structures belonging to the Brotherhood of Assassins that allow you to recruit and train new members, who can be ordered to aid you in combat. For the first time in the franchise's history, the developers decided to introduce an online multiplayer mode.

8.8

Steam

8.3

Users

Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood
Tom Clancy's The Division 2

Tom Clancy's The Division 2

PCPlayStationXbox

March 15, 2019

Action, RPG Elements, Games as a Service, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Role-playing Shooter, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

The second installment in the popular action game series (with RPG elements) that revolve around multiplayer experience. Tom Clancy's The Division 2 is a result of cooperation between Ubisoft Massive and other development teams owned by the French publisher. The game is based on the modified Snowdrop Engine, thus the visuals are of very high quality.

8.3

OpenCritic

7.9

Steam

3.0

Users

Tom Clancy's The Division 2
Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts

Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts

PCPlayStationXbox

November 22, 2019

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Stealth, Shooters, Tactics, Modern Conflicts.

The fourth entry in the Sniper: Ghost Warrior series developed by CI Games. This time, the players are taken to Siberia, where they once again eliminate selected targets as a sniper.

7.0

Gamepressure

7.7

Users

Sniper: Ghost Warrior Contracts
True Crime: New York City

True Crime: New York City

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 15, 2005

Action, Police, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.

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.

7.3

Users

True Crime: New York City
Wolfenstein: The New Order

Wolfenstein: The New Order

PCPlayStationXbox

May 20, 2014

Action, Alternative History, Very Brutal, FPP, FPS, 60s and 70s, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

A first-person shooter and the seventh major installment in the Wolfenstein series. This one was developed by Swedish studio Machine Games, founded by former members of Starbreeze Studios. Wolfenstein: The New Order tells an alternative history of the World War II, where the Third Reich won. The game’s main hero is B. J. Blazkowicz, a veteran of the American special forces. After spending 20 years in cryosleep, he has to stand up to the Nazis once more. The gameplay boils down to annihilating armies of enemies with all sorts of weapons, and occasionally solving simple puzzles. The game’s advanced graphics are powered by the efficient id Tech 5 engine, also known from Rage and The Evil Within.

9.2

Steam

8.1

Users

Wolfenstein: The New Order
Middle-earth: Shadow of War

Middle-earth: Shadow of War

PCPlayStationXbox

October 10, 2017

Action, Fantasy, Hack'and'slash, Action Adventure, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, The Lord of The Rings, Xbox Play Anywhere.

Middle-Earth: Shadow of War is a direct sequel to the well-received action-adventure game Middle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor. Just like the first game in the series, Shadow of War takes place in the world created by J.R.R. Tolkien. The game is presented from a third-person perspective. We can explore the rich, open world of the game by riding various steeds and by taking good use of the free-running movement system, similar to that from the Assassin's Creed series. Once again the Nemezis system is one of the core gameplay mechanics. The game will automatically generate unique enemies which we will encounter, battle and optionally make them join us in our battle against Sauron. It needs to be mentioned that the game also offers many new features, with the possibility of taking over Dark Lord's keeps being one of them. There are more types of enemies for us to face, more new, unlockable skins and pieces of equipment.

8.9

Steam

7.9

Users

Middle-earth: Shadow of War
Mafia III

Mafia III

PCPlayStationXbox

October 7, 2016

Action, Gangster, 60s and 70s, Cars, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.

The third installment in the popular sandbox gangster series, launched in 2002 by Czech studio Illusion Softworks. Newly created Hangar 13 team, assembled within 2K Games, was in charge of this production. The team included the developers who made the first two parts of the cycle. Unlike those installments, this part takes us to America during the second half of the twentieth century; the main characters are of course members of an Italian crime family, operating in the state of Louisiana. In terms of mechanics, the game does not differ significantly from its predecessors, offering an open world bustling with life, and a series of missions that allow us to participate in shootouts, car chases, and other illegal activities that are typical of the criminal underworld. There is also a bunch of side missions and additional activities, which we can take up in between our tasks.

6.6

OpenCritic

5.7

Steam

5.7

Users

Mafia III
Resident Evil 4 (2005)

Resident Evil 4 (2005)

PCPlayStationMobileNintendo

January 11, 2005

Action, Puzzle Elements, Horror, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP, Zombie.

The fourth major installment of the cult series of survival horrors created by Capcom. In the game the player assumes the role of ex-cop Leon S. Kennedy, a character well known from the second entry in the franchise. As a special agent responsible for protecting the presidential family, he goes to Europe in order to find the missing daughter of the US president. The trail leads to a small village in Spain. The village is controlled by a mysterious sect and the citizens are infected with a virus which causes mutations. During the game one will face hordes of zombies as well as more demanding bosses, such as giant monsters or the powerful leader of the sect, Osmund Saddler. Resident Evil 4 retains the dark feel of the previous installments and the game contains puzzles, but gameplay mechanics were greatly changed and the new engine allowed the developers to create faster and more dynamic action sequences. The game also contains many quick-time events.

8.3

Users

Resident Evil 4 (2005)
Saints Row

Saints Row

PCPlayStationXbox

August 23, 2022

Action, Gangster, Humorous, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Singleplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS.

The fifth installment of the famous Saints Row action game series. The production offers an intensive action and a powerful dose of humour. Volition Inc. is responsible for its development. The publisher is Deep Silver.

7.0

Gamepressure

5.7

Steam

6.0

Users

Saints Row
A Plague Tale: Requiem

A Plague Tale: Requiem

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 18, 2022

Action, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, The Middle Ages, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

The second installment in a series of medieval-set TPP action adventure games. In A Plague Tale: Requiem we once again follow the fates of Amicia and Hugo - siblings fighting for survival in a country at war and facing the plague.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.1

Steam

5.9

Users

A Plague Tale: Requiem
Styx: Shards of Darkness

Styx: Shards of Darkness

PCPlayStationXbox

March 14, 2017

Action, Fantasy, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP.

A sequel to the well-received TPP stealth game Styx: Master of Shadows by French studio Cyanide. Once again you play as the goblin assassin known from the first installment and the RPG Of Orcs and Men. The protagonist goes to the city of Körangar, a stronghold of the Dark Elves. There he discovers that a secretive meeting of the Elves and the Dwarves is just a cover for a dangerous conspiracy of the goblin-hating races. Your task is to uncover the secrets surrounding the conspiracy and to save your kin from annihilation. In terms of mechanics, Styx: Shades of Darkness does not differ much from its predecessor, focusing on the stealth aspect and the quiet ways of eliminating your opponents. At the same time, the game's world has become more expansive, and the protagonist now has a range of new abilities, such as being able to jump from one corner of the room to another, climb up ropes or us a knife to move around via zip-lines.

7.2

OpenCritic

8.3

Steam

7.9

Users

Styx: Shards of Darkness
Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

PCPlayStation

June 11, 2021

Action, Humorous, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart is a TPP action adventure game and the next installment in a bestselling series originating from 2002. Like its predecessors, it was developed by Insomniac Games.

9.5

Gamepressure

9.1

Steam

8.2

Users

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart
World of Tanks

World of Tanks

PC

August 12, 2010

Action, Tanks, Simulation Elements, Games as a Service, Internet, Co-op, MMO, Online, TPP, Free-to-play.

A hugely popular MMO game developed and managed by Belarus team of Wargaming.net studio. World of Tanks focuses on thrilling battles against live players controlling tanks.

8.1

Steam

3.4

Users

World of Tanks
Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition

Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition

PCPlayStation

February 28, 2017

Action, RPG Elements, Post-apocalypse, Action Adventure, Action RPG, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.

A third-person action game with RPG elements created by Guerilla Games, the studio known for Killzone series. The game is set in the distant future, where the world is ruled by intelligent animal-like forms that evolved from the machines responsible for the fall of an advanced human civilization centuries ago; the former rulers of the world survived, but their lifestyle was reduced to that of primitive, isolated tribes. The player takes the role of Aloy – a young girl, who seeks to find secrets of the ancients and discover her destiny. The heroine is not defenseless in this dangerous world. When fighting hostile machines she can count on her skills (developed individually) and loads of futuristic weapons, made up of parts of fallen enemies. The game is set in an open world, and the protagonist is free to choose both the order and method in which she undertakes missions. You can either openly confront your enemies or cunningly exploit their weaknesses.

8.9

OpenCritic

8.8

Steam

7.3

Users

Horizon: Zero Dawn - Complete Edition
Dead Island Riptide

Dead Island Riptide

PCPlayStationXbox

April 23, 2013

Action, Crafting, RPG Elements, FPP, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Polish, Singleplayer, Zombie.

A sequel to Dead Island, the bloody FPS survival horror released in 2011. The game was developed by Polish studio Techland with publishing support from Deep Silver company. Dead Island Riptide picks up where the first game left off. Although a few lucky survivors managed to escape the zombie-infested island of Banoi, they never managed to get home, as their ship crashed by the shore of another tropical island – Palanai. Unfortunately, the epidemic has reached this place too, and the heroes again have to face the hordes of undead. The game inherits the gameplay mechanics from its prequel, featuring FPS action combined with RPG elements, as well as a online co-op mode for up to four people.

8.6

Steam

7.4

Users

Dead Island Riptide
Metro 2033

Metro 2033

PCPlayStationXbox

March 16, 2010

Action, FPP, FPS, Books, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A post-apocalyptic first-person shooter featuring RPG and survival horror elements, based on the bestselling book written by Dmitry Glukhovsky. It was the first game developed by 4A Games, a studio that consists of developers working previously on the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series. The plot of the game takes place after a nuclear catastrophe that wiped out almost all life on Earth and made the natural environment irradiated and uninhabitable. The only survivors have formed a society, consisting of barely a few thousands of people, living hidden in the tunnels of the Moscow metro. The player assumes the role one of the young inhabitants of the tunnels – Artem, who must get to the central part of the tunnel system and inform other humans of a threat posed by the attacks of mutated monsters. During his journey Artem will face many dangers using a large array of weapons. The game us to choose our preferred combat style – direct confrontation or stealth attacks.

9.3

Steam

7.4

Users

Metro 2033
Ratchet & Clank

Ratchet & Clank

PlayStation

April 12, 2016

Action, Humorous, 3D Platformers, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP, PlayStation Exclusive.

The next installment in the very popular 3D platformer series, which has been initially developed for the PlayStation 2 console, and had given birth to one of the most popular and successful series for this particular gaming platform. Despite drawing major inspiration from its 2002 predecessor, the title is not just a simple remake but a complete reboot of the whole cycle. In the new game, we follow the struggles of the titular pair of heroes – a fox called Ratchet and his robot companion, Clank, as the two of the try to save the galaxy from the evil Drek. Our antagonist is actively trying to destroy the world and reuse the entirety of its matter to form a new planet for his race – the Blarg. The main characters are searching for the legendary superhero Captain Qwark, who is the only person believed to be able to stand up to the terrible foe. Ratchet & Clank is a standard 3D TPP platformer in which the gameplay revolves around traversing the world, fighting various enemies and collecting numerous mysterious findings.

6.9

Users

Ratchet & Clank
Red Dead Redemption

Red Dead Redemption

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

May 18, 2010

Action, Internet, Multiplayer, Early 20th Century, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, Western.

An open-world TPP action adventure game set during the Wild West period. In Red Dead Redemption we play as John Marston, forced by the government agents to go after the members of Dutch van der Linde's gang. The game offers plenty of side activities, like hunting or gambling.

8.5

Gamepressure

7.9

OpenCritic

9.2

Steam

7.5

Users

Red Dead Redemption
Batman: Arkham Asylum

Batman: Arkham Asylum

PCPlayStationXbox

August 25, 2009

Action, Batman, Beat 'em Up, DC Comics, Comics, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP.

A dark action game starring the popular comic book superhero. Batman: Arkham Asylum was made by the Rocksteady developer studio, makers of Urban Chaos: Riot Response. The game's story revolves around Batman's struggle against the Joker. After capturing the villain, Bat transports the captive to titular psychiatric hospital. After they arrive, everything turns out to be a part of the Joker's intricately hatched plan, and the hero has to face the most dangerous thugs imprisoned there (Victor Zsasz, Killer Croc, Harley Quinn, Poison Ivy and others). The gameplay consists of fighting using several spectacular combos, as well as clever bat-gadgets. Batman: Arkham Asylum is powered by the Unreal Engine 3.

9.2

Steam

8.7

Users

Batman: Arkham Asylum
PUBG: Battlegrounds

PUBG: Battlegrounds

PCPlayStationXbox

December 20, 2017

Action, Battle Royale, FPP, FPS, Games as a Service, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Shooters, TPP, TPS, Free-to-play.

An online shooter with elements of survival, focusing on a Battle Royale type of competition (the last man standing wins). Playerunkown’s Battlegrounds is a game from the developers of TERA MMO and the creator of Battle Royale mods for Arma II and Arma III. The rules of the game are simple: a large number of players are put together in a big closed location with only one mission – to eliminate everyone else. A game ends when there is only one player left alive. Participants start off completely unarmed, so the first phase is basically a race for the best weapon. Players can make use of various kinds of traps, and the game offers much freedom when it comes to choosing the methods of eliminating enemies. An extra help for that comes from a simple crafting system, which lets you construct items from gathered resources. Playerunkown’s Battlegrounds’ fast-paced gameplay is further increased by the fact that the map is gradually getting smaller, making confrontations between players more frequent.

6.0

Steam

6.9

Users

PUBG: Battlegrounds
Call of Duty: Black Ops II

Call of Duty: Black Ops II

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 13, 2012

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A sequel to the bestselling first-person shooter released in 2010. Call of Duty: Black Ops II is the ninth installment in the Call of Duty series. It is also the fourth game in the series developed by Treyarch. The story of the game takes place in a not too distant future. The struggle for natural resources between United States and China leads to an outbreak of a new Cold War. The main protagonist of the game is David Mason, descendant of Alex Mason known from the first game in the series. The main campaign of the game is once again filled with spectacular cinematic action. At the same time, the player has more freedom in completing the missions. In addition to single player mode, Call of Duty: Black Ops 2 offers also numerous multiplayer modes.

8.6

Steam

8.5

Users

Call of Duty: Black Ops II
Assassin's Creed: Revelations

Assassin's Creed: Revelations

PCPlayStationXbox

November 15, 2011

Action, Historical, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Action Adventure, Remaster/remake, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, 16th Century, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

An open-world action game played from the third-person view. It is another installment in the Assassin's Creed series. In terms of the plot, the game ends the so-called Ezio trilogy, which comprises of Assassin's Creed II, Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood and AC: Revelations. The game is set mainly in the 16th century, though in-game flashbacks reach as far as back to the 12th century. The protagonist - Ezio Auditore da Firenze follows the traces of Altair - both his ancestor and the master of the Assassins. The trail leads to Constantinople, where the Templars are gathering a powerful army. The creators combined successful mechanics of the previous installments, enriching them with an ability to create bombs or with a modified system of gaining control over particular city areas. Apart from the single-player story campaign, the game offers a fully functional multiplayer mode.

8.4

Steam

7.4

Users

Assassin's Creed: Revelations
BioShock

BioShock

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

August 21, 2007

Action, Dystopia, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Immersive Sim, 60s and 70s, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.

BioShock is a combination of an action game, first person shooter, cRPG, and survival horror created by Irrational Games (developers of System Shock 2, SWAT 4, and other titles). The story takes you into the submerged city of Rapture, where the main protagonis, named Jack, arrives after having survived a plane crash. This ruined metropolis hides many dark and deadly secrets. In terms of gameplay, BioShock combines the elements of a dynamic FPS and cRPG. In combat you can use several types of conventional weapons as well as so-called plasmids that give you supernatural powers. Moral choices you make in the game influence how the events unfold. The game features very atmospheric audiovisuals, with graphics powered by the popular Unreal Engine 2.5.

9.4

Steam

8.6

Users

BioShock
Metro: Last Light

Metro: Last Light

PCPlayStationXbox

May 14, 2013

Action, FPP, FPS, Books, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A post-apocalyptic survival-horror FPS developed by 4A Games studio from Ukraine. The plot continues the events of Metro 2033, a game published in 2010, while the story loosely alludes to the books by Dmitry Glukhowsky. The action takes place in a world of future, destroyed by nuclear bombing. A handful of Moscow citizens who have survived the explosion hid in the city’s subway network. Divided into several conflicted fractions, people try to fend off waves of mutated animals. The player assumes the role of Artem – a young man who tries to prevent a looming war between the survivors from happening. The gameplay combines elements of a dynamic, first-person shooter and a stealth game. When compared to the first installment, Metro: Last Light offers bigger locations and introduces an improved enemy AI. The game features high-quality graphics, as the developer's proprietary technology, the 4A Engine, has also been updated.

7.3

Users

Metro: Last Light
Alien: Isolation

Alien: Isolation

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

October 7, 2014

Action, Alien (brand), Movies, FPP, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, Survival Horror.

An atmospheric FPP survival horror game set in the iconic universe of Alien. It has been created by Creative Assembly, known from their strategy game series, Total War. The game takes place after the events of first movie, and the developers adapted not only the movie's visual style, but also the it's characteristic atmosphere. We play as Amanda, daughter of Ellen Ripley, the main protagonist of the movie. She sets on a journey to find out what happened to her mother after the Nostromo incident. Gameplay focuses on exploration and searching for clues that will help us solve the mystery. However, the dangerous xenomorph keeps tracking us and, as our heroine stands no chance against this enemy, we have to avoid him at all cost.

9.3

Steam

7.6

Users

Alien: Isolation
Hades

Hades

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

September 17, 2020

Action, Dungeon Crawler, RPG Elements, Indie Games, Greek Mythology, PC Game Pass, Roguelike, Romances, Action RPG, Singleplayer, Isometric View, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

Hades: Battle Out of Hell is another production of the talented Supergiant Games studio, which has given us titles such as Bastion, Transistor and Pyre. This time the creators prepared a spectacular, roguelike dungeon crawler, set in a world known from Greek mythology.

9.4

OpenCritic

9.8

Steam

6.6

Users

Hades
Terminator 2D: No Fate

Terminator 2D: No Fate

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

December 12, 2025

Action, 2D, Movies, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A 2D action platforming game, based on the movie Terminator 2: Judgment Day. Terminator 2D: No Fate features 3 playable characters. We can play as T-800 and Sarah Connor during present times, trying to stop T-1000 and Skynet's plans. There is also an option to play as John Connor leading the resistance in the post-apocalyptic future.

7.5

OpenCritic

8.4

Steam

Terminator 2D: No Fate
Dishonored 2

Dishonored 2

PCPlayStationXbox

November 11, 2016

Action, FPP, Immersive Sim, Internet, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, Steampunk, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Game Pass Essential.

A sequel to a best-selling FPP stealth game set in a universe that combines stylistics of the late Victorian era with steampunk elements. The title is a result of cooperation between Arkane Studios and the game’s publisher – Bethesda company. The sequel’s main heroine is Emily Kadwin, the daughter of the murdered empress, who joins forces with the empress’ former bodyguard Corvo, the protagonist of the previous game. The girl tries to reclaim the lost crown and take revenge on all responsible for the death of her mother. Gameplay mechanics did not change much, so you still are offered much freedom in the way you reach the game’s objectives. Depending on your preferences, you may either use stealth approach or engage in open conflicts. The game can be completed as either of the two heroes, whereas each one has slightly different abilities and fighting style. Just like the previous game, Dishonored 2 contains only single player gameplay with no cooperation mode.

8.7

OpenCritic

9.0

Steam

8.3

Users

Dishonored 2
Project I.G.I.

Project I.G.I.

PC

December 15, 2000

Action, FPP, FPS, Singleplayer, Shooters, Tactics, Modern Conflicts.

A tactical FPS with strategy elements, developed by Interloop. The action takes place in the former Soviet Union, where, as a SAS officer, we have to find and capture American nuclear warheads and prevent a catastrophe similar to the one that happened in Chernobyl. The gameplay combines elements of tactical FPS and strategy game; before each mission we have to devise a detailed plan with the aim of staying undetected for as long as possible. The planning is of great importance because the game has no save feature and each, even the slightest, mistake can cost us dearly. The advantage of Project I.G.I. (which stands for “I’m Going In”) is realism, authentic depiction of SAS equipment, and the option to interact with various vehicles such as tanks, jets, or helicopters.

8.1

Users

Project I.G.I.
Crysis

Crysis

PCPlayStationXbox

November 14, 2007

Action, EA Play, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

A futuristic first-person shooter that was initially supposed to be the sequel to Far Cry, the bestselling FPs developed by the German developer Crytek. The action takes place on a remote island where a group of scientists made a breakthrough discovery. Soon, the North Korean army takes control of the isle, isolating it from the rest of the world. The US government sends a special mission to rescue the scientists. Skirmish with enemy soldiers quickly becomes a fight for survival against an alien race. The game offers a vast, highly interactive world, as well as a significant degree of freedom in completing our objectives. The usual FPS features were complemented by science-fiction elements, namely a Nanosuit that allows us to increase the protagonist’s strength, camouflage, or activate a special protective shield. The developers also created a full-blown multiplayer mode in which two commando teams compete against one another.

8.0

Steam

7.7

Users

Crysis
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

PCPlayStationXbox

March 20, 2007

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Post-apocalypse, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A post-apocalyptic action game inspired by the science-fiction books by the Strugatsky brothers. It was developed by Ukrainian studio GSC Game World, known for Codename: Outbreak as well as Cossacks and the American Conquest game series. As a result of blowing up of the sarcophagus protecting the damaged nuclear reactor in Chernobyl, radioactive dust covered a vast portion of the surrounding areas. This led not only to the death of a large part of plants and animals living there, but also the emergence of hideous mutations and a variety of deadly anomalies. The player takes on the role of one of the stalkers, a group of men who venture into the contaminated zone years after the catastrophe, in search of valuable items, plants, and artifacts. The game combines elements of tactical first-person shooters, adventure games, and RPGs. Players are given a vast terrain completely open for exploration, a wide arsenal of customizable weapons, and a full spectrum of unique enemies with different abilities. The game’s non-linear story offers 7 alternative endings.

9.5

Steam

8.3

Users

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
Cult of the Lamb

Cult of the Lamb

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

August 11, 2022

Action, Strategic Elements, Fantasy, Humorous, Indie Games, Roguelike, Singleplayer.

A roguelike developed by Massive Monster, in which we play as a possessed lamb, saved from a miserable fate by a mysterious stranger. To repay his debt, the hero of Cult of the Lamb must build and maintain a sect that is strong and loyal to him.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.6

Steam

5.5

Users

Cult of the Lamb
Dead Space

Dead Space

PCPlayStationXbox

January 27, 2023

Action, Very Brutal, EA Play, Horror, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.

Dead Space is a remake of survival horror developed by Visceral Games team. Game, in which we have to face the cosmic horror, was refreshed by EA Motive studio.

9.0

Gamepressure

9.1

Steam

8.0

Users

Dead Space
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

October 26, 2021

Action, RPG Elements, Humorous, Comics, Marvel Comics, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP.

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an action adventure game by Eidos Montreal studio telling the story of the Guardians of the Galaxy. We play as Peter "Star Lord" Quill and together with Rocket, Groot, Gamora and Drax we go on another crazy mission.

8.0

Gamepressure

8.2

OpenCritic

9.4

Steam

7.5

Users

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
Assassin's Creed: Mirage

Assassin's Creed: Mirage

PCPlayStationXboxMobile

October 5, 2023

Action, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Stealth, The Middle Ages, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.

A spin-off of the popular series, heavily emphasizing stealth. Assassin's Creed: Mirage (formerly known as Rift) is much smaller in scope than Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla, serving as a return to the series' roots.

6.5

Gamepressure

7.6

OpenCritic

7.6

Steam

5.7

Users

Assassin's Creed: Mirage
Battlefield 2

Battlefield 2

PC

June 21, 2005

Action, Battlefield, FPP, FPS, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters.

A first-person shooter and a sequel to the bestselling Battlefield 1942 (2002) and Battlefield Vietnam (2004) - both developed by DICE. Battlefield 2 is set in modern times and the singleplayer story campaign is centered around a fictional conflict between the United States, The People's Republic of China and the Middle Eastern Coalition. The player is put in the shoes of a soldier participating in a series of dangerous military operations, with various kinds of weaponry and vehicles (above all, the M1 Abrams tank and the UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter) at their disposal. The game stands out with its extensive multiplayer mode, which can be enjoyed via local area network or online. Also, Battlefield 2 offers high-quality visuals generated by the Refractor 2 engine.

9.0

Steam

8.5

Users

Battlefield 2
Blasphemous II

Blasphemous II

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

August 24, 2023

Action, 2D, RPG Elements, Fantasy, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Platformers, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium.

The sequel to a 2019 soulslike action platformer. Blasphemous II retains its predecessor's pixel art and enemy design inspired by medieval Christianity.

9.0

Steam

8.8

Users

Blasphemous II
Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

November 5, 2007

Action, FPP, FPS, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, Singleplayer, Shooters, Terrorism, Modern Conflicts.

The fourth installment in an overwhelmingly popular first-person shooter series from Infinity Ward. This time the developers from Encino, California, have decided to break away from the tradition of making World War 2 games and set the action of their new game in modern times. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare’s story features a conflict with Russian ultranationalist faction, led by an unpredictable individual named Imran Zakhaev. Players get to witness the events through the eyes of several soldiers, including members of the British SAS and US Marines. The main story campaign consists of a series of missions set in different parts of the world. Gameplay relies heavily on cinematic, scripted shooting sequences. In addition to the single player mode the game includes expanded online multiplayer. When it comes to technology, Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare is powered by IW Engine.

9.4

Steam

7.4

Users

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
Sleeping Dogs

Sleeping Dogs

PCPlayStationXbox

August 14, 2012

Action, Gangster, Police, Sandbox, Singleplayer, TPP, TPS.

A sandbox TPP action game. The plot of Sleeping Dogs draws inspiration from Asian action movies, especially the works by John Woo. The main protagonist, detective Wei Shen, tries to infiltrate the structures of a dangerous criminal organization called Sun On Yee. In order to gain the gangsters’ trust, the policeman needs to complete quests for them and come up through the ranks of the organization. The game’s mechanics combine elements of action, shooting, unarmed combat, and even racing. The player has complete freedom in the exploration of virtual Hong Kong and completing side quests. The game emphasizes the moral aspects, depicting the dilemmas experienced by an undercover policeman.

9.4

Steam

7.9

Users

Sleeping Dogs
Chernobylite

Chernobylite

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

July 28, 2021

Action, Crowdfunding, RPG Elements, FPP, Horror, Polish, Action Adventure, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Survival Horror.

Survival horror created by Polish studio The Farm 51 - authors of, among others, Get Even shooter released in 2017. The game is set in the so-called Exclusion Zone around the Chernobyl nuclear power plant.

8.0

Gamepressure

7.6

OpenCritic

8.2

Steam

6.4

Users

Chernobylite
Destiny 2

Destiny 2

PCPlayStationXbox

September 6, 2017

Action, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Games as a Service, Internet, Co-op, Looter Shooter, Multiplayer, Role-playing Shooter, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, Free-to-play.

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. Saturn alone will be bigger than the entire first game), finding new, vibrant metropolises. In the wilderness, we will find both enemies and enemy checkpoints that are just waiting to be taken over by us. Planets known from the first Destiny will also be present in the sequel, but will be added on a later date. Due to the new technology used by Destiny 2, it won't be possible to import our characters from the original game. Transferring any sort of content from the first Destiny will probably turn out to be problematic.

8.4

OpenCritic

7.7

Steam

8.2

Users

Destiny 2
Lost Judgment

Lost Judgment

PCPlayStationXbox

September 24, 2021

Action, Beat 'em Up, Detective, Japan, Crime, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Thriller, TPP.

A spin-off of the popular Yakuza series, and a sequel to 2019's warmly welcomed Judgment. In Lost Judgment, the main character is once again Takayuki Yagami, a private detective investigating a mysterious murder case in Yokohama.

8.3

OpenCritic

9.4

Steam

5.7

Users

Lost Judgment
LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes

PCPlayStationXboxMobileNintendo

June 19, 2012

Action, Batman, DC Comics, Humorous, Internet, Comics, Co-op, LEGO, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, PS Plus Premium, Singleplayer, Superheroes, TPP.

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes is a sequel to the action game LEGO Batman: The Video Game released in 2008. The game was developed by Traveller’s Tales, who also created such product as LEGO Indiana Jones and LEGO Harry Potter. As the title suggests, the player becomes The Dark Knight, and together with other DC Comics super heroes (such as Superman, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and others) has to save Gotham City from the villains. Gameplay mechanics are based on solutions familiar to the fans of the original game, combining elements of an action game and a 3D platformer. The developers of LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes also provided a large area for players to explore and ransack in search of dozens of collectibles.

9.5

Steam

6.8

Users

LEGO Batman 2: DC Super Heroes
Ready or Not

Ready or Not

PCPlayStationXbox

December 13, 2023

Action, Simulation Elements, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, Police, Singleplayer, Shooters, Tactics.

A tactical first-person shooter that enables the player to assume the role of a member of the legendary SWAT police unit. During the game, the players are completing special tasks that require fast, professionally coordinated and carefully planned actions. The game is very realistic.

8.2

OpenCritic

9.0

Users

Ready or Not