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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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Conflict: Vietnam
Conflict: Vietnam

Action 03 September 2004

Conflict: Vietnam is another product from the series, the two preceding parts of which dealt with the war in the Persian Gulf region - a reference to the first American Iraqi operation (early 1990s), codenamed the Desert Storm. This time the action was moved further east and deeper into the past, because the plot represents the most intensive phase (1966-1969) of the United States military intervention in Vietnam.

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Legendary
Legendary

Action 31 October 2008

A first-person shooter developed by Spark Unlimited. Members of the studio worked formerly mainly on the famous Call of Duty and Medal of Honor franchises. The player is put in the shoes of Charles Deckard - an art thief. Unfortunately, he obtains the legendary Pandora's box and literally opens it.

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True Crime: Streets Of L.A.
True Crime: Streets Of L.A.

Action 03 November 2003

A dynamic action game with numerous car chases, shootouts and melee battles, inspired by Hong Kong-style karate films. By many players it is called the Far East equivalent of GTA: Vice City.

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Soldier of Fortune: Payback
Soldier of Fortune: Payback

Action 13 November 2007

Payback is the title of the third installment of the popular series of action games, Soldier of Fortune. The company Activision took care of its release again, but its development was entrusted to the Slovak studio Cauldron (among others Civil War).

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Deep Black
Deep Black

Action 31 May 2011

Deep Black: Reloaded is a third party action game (TPP) created by Biart's development team. The story takes players to a chaotic world in the near future, where there is a fierce battle for influence, raw materials and control over technologies. The player directs the actions of a member of an elite military unit, an expert in underwater combat.

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Made Man
Made Man

Action 24 November 2006

An action game in which we get to know the dangerous world of the mafia. We are involved in a number of illegal activities and are in a constant war with the competition. The main character, Joey Verola, is known in the sixties of the twentieth century and we will accompany him for the next two decades, observing the most important moments in his life.

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Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation
Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation

Action 22 November 1999

Another installment in the popular action adventure game series by Core Design, featuring the sexy archaeologist as the main role. The action of Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation starts in Cambodia, in the Angkor Wat temple, but the main part of the plot takes place in Egypt, where the heroine happened to have released the evil god Seth, which threatens the whole humanity.

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Battle: Los Angeles
Battle: Los Angeles

Action 12 March 2011

A first person shooter which is an adaptation of a film under the same title. We play the role of a member of a military unit who stands up against aliens attacking Los Angeles. The production looks good on pictures and films, but was heavily criticized by the players because of too short campaign, lack of multiplayer mode and bad gameplay.

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Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII
Blazing Angels 2: Secret Missions of WWII

Action 07 September 2007

Blazing Angels: Secret Missions is the second part of a successful game about air battles from the Second World War. This time, users play the role of a pilot, being a member of an elite squadron, performing various operations of a strictly secret nature.

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Dark Void
Dark Void

Action 19 January 2010

Arcade action game from the perspective of a third person, taking place in an alternative dimension of our world. As the main character Will will come to stand up to the battle with the alien race and find the opportunity to return to the original dimension. The hero is equipped with an armour with a rocket backpack and various weapons. The game uses the third generation Unreal engine and the gameplay contains some original ideas.

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Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project
Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project

Action 03 June 2002

In Duke Nukem: Manhattan Project we go back a little bit in time, until some mysterious people decided to discover a new source of radioactive energy, when Duke was busy fighting foreign invaders.

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BlackSite: Area 51
BlackSite: Area 51

Action 05 November 2007

BlackSite: Area 51 is a game of the FPS genre, in a sense a continuation of "Area 51". The main topic is again the mysterious Zone 51, which is connected with the threads of extraterrestrial civilizations.

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Superman Returns: The Videogame
Superman Returns: The Videogame

Action 17 November 2006

Action game realized parallel to the new cinematic adaptation of the adventures of the famous Superman from the Warner Bros label. This title was produced by Studio Tiburon, a group of the most eminent employees of Electronic Arts, responsible for one of the most famous (mainly overseas) series of sports games, i.e. Madden NFL.

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Prisoner of War
Prisoner of War

Action 19 July 2002

Take part in the Great Escape of Allied prisoners from German POW camps. The theme of Prisoner of War refers to the excellent Great Escape - a game from the times of... Spectrum computer.

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Souldiers
Souldiers

Action 02 June 2022

Action platform game in metroidvania style. In Souldiers we take on the role of one of three characters, who explore the fantastic land at the crossroads of worlds and face the dangers lurking there. Game features colourful, pixelart graphics.

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Samurai Warriors 5
Samurai Warriors 5

Action 27 July 2021

The fifth part of the popular slasher series with tactical elements. In Samurai Warriors 5 we go to Japan of Sengoku period and take part in great battles. In comparison to its predecessors, the game stands out thanks to the cartoon graphics made in cel-shading technique.

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Operation: Harsh Doorstop
Operation: Harsh Doorstop

Action 2024 (early access since 15 February 2023)

Multiplayer FPS with focus put on realism and tactical gameplay. In Operation: Harsh Doorstop, players find themselves on the modern battlefield and perform a variety of tasks that require close teamwork. The game is distributed in a free-to-play model.

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Industria
Industria

Action 30 September 2021

FPS was inspired by such titles as Half-Life 2 and Portal 2. In the game Industria we find ourselves in an alternative world of steam machines, where the main character is looking for her missing loved one. During the game we fight with humanoid robots and gradually learn the secrets of the world.

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Brutal Fate
Brutal Fate

Action TBA (early access since 2024)

Brutal Fate is a first person shooter in retro style, developing ideas from Brutal Doom mod. So we get a dynamic FPS with a rich arsenal of weapons, various enemy galleries and non-linear levels.

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Project Wingman
Project Wingman

Action 01 December 2020

Project Wingman is an alternative reality-based arcade game. During the adventure, the player takes on the role of a fighter pilot and takes part in a global conflict, covering almost the entire Earth.

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Prodeus
Prodeus

Action 23 September 2022

Prodeus is a dynamic space shooter observed from the first person perspective. The game is inspired by classic retro shooters, which put the emphasis on fun.

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Dungeons of Hinterberg
Dungeons of Hinterberg

Action 18 July 2024

A TPP action adventure game with RPG elements. Dungeons of Hinterberg is set in a fictional Alpine village of Hinterberg. Its protagonist - Luiza - learns its secrets by exploring the beautiful overworld and the mysterious dungeons.

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Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra
Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra

Action 2025

A superhero action adventure game set in the occupied Paris during World War 2. Marvel 1943: Rise of Hydra allows us to play as Captain America and Black Panther among other characters. The main goal of the game is to stop the mischievous Hydra organization.

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Roboquest
Roboquest

Action 07 November 2023

FPS with roguelike elements, in which we play the role of a robot exploring postapocalyptic Earth and fighting hordes of hostile machines. In Roboquest you can play solo or in a cooperative mode designed for two players.

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