The most interesting action games released in 2025
All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.
Beyond Citadel
Action
January 2, 2025
An oldschool FPS inspired by 1990s classics such as Doom or Marathon. Beyond Citadel has us playing as a hero sent by the angels to combat apocalyptic forces of darkness. We can rely on various weapons and gadgets to deal with the hellish enemies. The game also offers a retro manga artstyle.
Project Tower
Action
January 6, 2025
A third-person action adventure game, inspired by Returnal, Uncharted and Remnant 2. In Project Tower our protagonist is making their way through the titular tower, dealing with various enemies and solving puzzles along the way. We also have a special ability allowing us to change form and gain new powers.
Warden's Will
Action
January 8, 2025
A dynamic third-person shooter with roguelite elements. Warden's Will puts focus on dodging bullets and performing acrobatic moves during fast combat. We can play as one of four available characters, using various styles to defeat robotic enemies on procedurally generated maps. The game allows for singleplayer and online coop.
CRUEL
Action
January 9, 2025
A first-person boomer shooter with elements of roguelike titles. In CRUEL we end up in a strange hotel and our goal is to survive. This involves eliminating hords of enemies and also defending from the building itself. Our character uses a range of weapons, including a revolver, a shotgun, a machine gun or even a chainsaw.
Status One
Action
January 10, 2025
A tactical shooter with a top-down view, allowing us to control a counter-terrorist unit. In Status One we play the role of the leader of the team - we can create a group of operators and plan their actions for the upcoming missions. Our subordinates can use various firearms, grenades and gadgets.
Tyrant's Realm
Action
January 16, 2025
A third-person action game with elements of a roguelike. Tyrant's Realm features a combat system inspired by Dark Souls (however this is not a soulslike) and visuals straight from the first PlayStation console. We explore a dark fantasy world, using various melee weapons to deal with standard enemies and bosses.
Arken Age
Action
January 16, 2025
A first-person action adventure game created for VR headsets. Arken Age takes us to a terraformed dark fantasy world. We play as "an alien biological weapon", traveling this world and fighting battles with opponents. In addition to combat we can also climb and swim to reach new areas.
Somber Echoes
Action
January 21, 2025
A 2,5D metroidvania with platforming elements, set in a sci-fi world inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Somber Echoes takes place on board of the Atromitos spaceship that's overrun by monsters. We explore, climb and deal with enemies using a futuristic spear.
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
Action
January 21, 2025, Early Access
An isometric arena survival game set in the world of Norse mythology and created by the authors of Vikings: Wolves of Midgard. In Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel we play as a character who wishes to be remembered as the killer of ice giants. Our main task is fighting hordes of enemies on special arenas.
Disorder
Action
January 22, 2025
A third-person slasher with roguelike mechanics. In Disorder our female protagonist is trying to fight her way through a shopping center full of enemies. Our character relies primarily on her katana amd she is also trying to solve the mystery of her past and her identity. The shopping mall changes after each death.
Gravelord
Action
January 22, 2025, Early Access
A boomer shooter from the authors of Vaporum series, inspired by Doom, Quake and Duke Nukem. In Gravelord we play as a gravedigger named Queedo. We go through gothic locations, eliminating hordes of enemies and searching for secrets. Our protagonist relies on a range of firearms and a shovel which can also be used to teleport.
Synduality: Echo of Ada
Action
January 23, 2025
SYNDUALITY is a post-apocalyptic TPP shooter. The player controls the pilot of a mecha, who goes on expeditions into the ruins of human civilization in search of resources. The gameplay focuses on dynamic skirmishes and developing relationships with an AI-controlled companion.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
Action
January 23, 2025
A two-dimensional metroidvania platformer. Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a sequel to Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. It features Lilac as the new protagonist and it offers various new gameplay features, including voice overs and difficulty levels changes.
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
Action
January 23, 2025
A remaster of the 2000 action game from PS1, based on the Star Wars: The Phantom Menace movie. Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles offers platforming levels and combat involving lightsabers & Jedi powers. We can fight alone or with a friend in co-op mode.
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
Action
January 28, 2025
A sequel of a well-received title, combining elements of action adventure, RPGs and soulslikes. Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter has us play as Arlo who is the Warden of the Wastes. We explore cold northern regions, trying to deal with a new threat of the Dark Wings.
Eternal Strands
Action
January 28, 2025
A TPP action adventure from Mike Laidlaw - person behind the Dragon Age series. Eternal Strands offers mechanics inspired by The Legend of Zelda and Shadows of the Colossus games, including having magical powers relying on physics and being able to climb huge enemies.
Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap
Action
January 28, 2025
The second spinoff of the popular tower defense series with a TPP view, enriched with roguelike mechanics. Orcs Must Die! Deathtrap forces us to defend against waves of enemy orcs, building defences and setting up traps before the next wave of monsters show up.
Atomic Heart: Enchantment Under the Sea
Action
January 28, 2025
The third expansion for the Russian FPS from 2023. Atomic Heart: Enchantment Under the Sea takes us to the underwater Neptune Research Center. We must deal with previously unseen enemies, making use of brand new weapons, gadgets (including a Whip) and supernatural skills.
Achilles: Survivor
Action
January 29, 2025, Early Access
An isometric arena survivor action game, set in the same world as Achilles: Legends Untold. In Achilles: Survivor we play as various characters from the Greek mythology, facing thousands of enemies and powerful bosses. We must rely on skills and good strategy to win.
Sniper Elite: Resistance
Action
January 30, 2025
A spin-off of the popular TPP action series. In Sniper Elite: Resistance we operate in France during World War 2. Harry Hawker is the new main protagonist and it's his job to destroy the German Wunderwaffe. We can play alone or engage in various multiplayer modes.
Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate
Action
January 2025, Early Access
A TPP action adventure game, partially inspired by Harry Potter books and games. Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate allows us to play as a wizard. We roam the halls of Fumblemort, interacting with other characters and trying to stop the evil syndicate.
Nunholy
Action
January 2025
A hack'n'slash with elements of a roguelike. In Nunholy we play as nuns engaged in a large scale war with vampires. We must deal with waves of bloodsuckers, including powerful bosses. The nuns we control rely on melee & ranged weapons. They are also capable of seizing the vampiric powers.
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
Action
February 14, 2025
A collection of remastered versions of Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Chronicles and Angel of Darkness, made by Aspyr Media. Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered set features an optional modern controls scheme, better character models & textures and high resolutions support.
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Action
February 20, 2025
An action-adventure game from the popular Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) series. The main star of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is Goro Majima who lost his memory and decided to become a pirate. We travel on foot and using a ship, engaging in naval battles.
Midnight Murder Club
Action
February 2025, Early Access
A first-person multiplayer action game. In Midnight Murder Club we end up inside a mansion bathed in darkness and we must fight other players to survive. We can use a flashlight to check our surroundings, but this also exposes our location to enemies. Our character can rely on a diverse arsenal and there are both coop & competitive modes.
Split Fiction
Action
March 6, 2025
A third-person action adventure game from Hazelight studio - authors of A Way Out and It Takes Two. Split Fiction is all about cooperation between two players (only 1 copy of the game is needed). They can play as female writers who got stuck in fantasy and sci-fi worlds from their stories.
Atomfall
Action
March 27, 2025
A survival FPP action game, in many ways inspired by the popular STALKER series. The story of Atomfall is the alternative version of a British nuclear disaster from 1957. We enter the exclusion zone, trying to learn its secrets and survive among mutants and hostile factions.
