Action Video Games30
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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Tales of Kenzera: ZAU
Action 23 April 2024
An action platformer metroidvania. Tales of Kenzera: ZAU was created by Surgent Studios, founded by Abubakar Salim, an actor known for his roles as Bayek in Assassin's Creed Origins, the Raised by Wolves TV series and many others.
Deadlink
Action 27 July 2023
Deadlink is a cyberpunk first-person shooter with roguelite elements. The gameplay revolves around fast-paced, acrobatic combat on randomly generated maps, developing our character and his weaponry.
Mafia 4
Action TBA
The fourth part of the cult action game series, which is a prequel to the series. Mafia 4 was developed by Hangar 13 studio (the authors of Mafia III and Mafia: Definitive Edition) and uses Unreal Engine 5 technology.
The Serpent Rogue
Action 26 April 2022
The Serpent Rogue lets you take on the role of a Warden with knowledge of the secrets of alchemy who must face the source of a mysterious plague haunting the fantasy world in which this TPP action adventure game is set.
Horizon: Forbidden West - Burning Shores
Action 19 April 2023
A story expansion to Horizon: Forbidden West, set in the ruins of Los Angeles. Unlike the base game, which is available on the PS4 and the PS5, the DLC is exclusive to the PlayStation 5.
9 Days
Action 08 March 2024
An action adventure TPP game with an open world and a sci-fi setting. 9 Days features the titular time limit for us to prepare to face the ultimate threat. We are free to choose where we want to go, who we want to fight, and how our hero will gain new skills and items.
Bodycam
Action 2025
A multiplayer FPS running on the Unreal Engine 5. Bodycam is reminiscent of the titular video recorders due to its camera work, dynamic lighting and applied filters.
Black Myth: Wukong
Action 20 August 2024
A third-person action game with RPG elements, by the Chinese studio Game Science. Playing as the titular WuKong, the player traverses a dark fantasy world inspired by Chinese mythology.
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army
Action 28 February 2013
Created with a view to playing in co-op mode action game, which is based on hit studio Rebellion - Sniper Elite V2. The main campaign takes place just before the fall of the Third Reich. Aware of the coming defeat, Adolf Hitler turns to dark rituals that turn the inhabitants of Germany into the living dead. A handful of surviving American, German and Soviet soldiers join forces to confront this new threat.
Assassin's Creed III: Liberation Remastered
Action 29 March 2019
A remastered version of Asssassin's Creed III: Liberation. Like the 2014 HD version, the production stands out from the original thanks to improved graphics and mechanics.
Zombie Army 4: Dead War
Action 04 February 2020
The fourth part of the spin-off of the Sniper Elite series - TPP shooter set to co-op mode for up to 4 people. While playing Zombie Army 4: Dead War, players have to face hordes of living corpses in an alternative version of World War II.
Quantum of Solace
Action 31 October 2008
An arcade game that is a hybrid of FPS and TPP, based on two films about the adventures of James Bond. It includes events from both Quantum of Solace and Casino Royale. Individual levels can be passed both by the sneaking method, as well as loudly and without any finesse. The graphics are driven by a powerful and impressive engine from Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare.
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Action 30 June 2009
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince is an action game based on a best-selling novel written by J.K. Rowling. The game revolves mostly around dueling other wizards. Moreover, the game features Quidditch matches again, and the potion brewing system has been expanded.
Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories
Action 01 November 2006
Another spin-off to the legendary series of sandbox action games, developed by Rockstar Games for the PlayStation Portable console. As the title of the game suggests, its action is related to GTA: Vice City. The title takes place in 1984, two years before the events shown in the other game. The main protagonist is Victor Vance – an ex-soldier who currently works for various gangsters.
Ninja Blade
Action 29 January 2009
Action game, shown from the perspective of a third person. We play the role of a ninja warrior who has to fight hordes of various opponents. The hero can use a wide range of tools such as katana, shuriken or rope to jump from tall buildings.
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Action 10 November 2004
A computer game based on the very popular series of books for children "A Series of Unfortunate Events", as well as a film adaptation of the first three parts of the cycle (The Bad Beginning; The Reptile Room; The Wide Window).
Dark Sector
Action 25 March 2008
Dark action game in which events are shown from a third person's perspective. We play the role of a hero who has not only a deadly weapon, but also supernormal skills.
Hexen II
Action 02 June 1997
Another action/FPS game created by Raven Software team. This time, Raven Software developers decided to adapt the engine Quake for the game. Of course, not without minor corrections, after all, the first Hexen was known for the fact that in addition to the traditional portion of devastation, it also offered accents characteristic of adventure games.
Star Wars: Battlefront (2004)
Action 20 September 2004
Star Wars: Battlefront is a tactical action game inspired by popular Battlefield 1942 and Operation Flashpoint products. The game is about team fights on a large scale in the reality of the universe of Star Wars, created in the mind of the famous filmmaker George Lucas.
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
Action 08 November 2005
Another virtual adaptation based on a book belonging to the series written by J.K. Rowling. The series revolves around the adventures of Harry Potter and his two friends: Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley.
LEGO Batman: The Videogame
Action 23 September 2008
Another production by Traveller's Tales, blending the world of the Danish bricks with the universe of Batman, known from comics and movies. As you play as the eponymous hero, accompanied by his sidekicks, your task is to fight the chaos unleashed upon the streets of Gotham by such villains as the Joker, Penguin, and Two-Face. The gameplay focuses on exploring the LEGO brick world, fighting enemies, and solving simple puzzles.
Wanted: Weapons of Fate
Action 24 March 2009
Wanted: Weapons of Fate is a third-party view shooting (TPP), produced by the Grin studio's development team. The main character of the game is a young accountant named Wesley, endowed with supernormal abilities to use weapons. The creators divided the game into 9 stages, during which the players have the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to turn off the missile flight path.
Bionic Commando
Action 19 May 2009
The production refers to a popular hit from years ago, published under the same title. Producers approached the issue in a creative way, transforming the original into a dynamic, contemporary action game with platform elements. In the game we move into the future and play as a hero armed with a mechanical hand. Passing the levels, let's get to know the next events of the campaign with a surprising finale.
