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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. more

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Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade
Warhammer 40K: Eternal Crusade

Action 23 September 2016

A third person MMO game set in the popular Warhammer 40.000 universe created by Games Workshop company. The game takes place in the titular 41st millennium and concentrates on galactic conflict between various races, fighting for control over different planets. When joining the game, we choose a faction, such as Space Marines, Eldars, or Orkz, allowing you and other players join the epic battle over certain territory.

Project STORM
Project STORM

Action canceled

Cooperative shooting focused primarily on online gameplay. The production of authors Syndicate and Chronicles of Riddick has been maintained in the climates of science fiction.

The Flock
The Flock

Action 21 August 2015

A post-apocalyptic online action game by Vogelsap. The action takes place on Earth in the year 3000 and presents a grim vision of the future in which humanity died out and the planet’s contaminated atmosphere is filled with dense clouds that block the sunlight. One of the last species to live on Earth is the race of misshapen creatures called the Flock. We start out as a representative of the Flock whose task is to find special artifacts.

Project Spark
Project Spark

Action 07 October 2014

Microsoft's original sandbox project, which is the Redmond giant's answer to the popularity of the competitive Little Big Planet series.

Iron Soul
Iron Soul

Action 14 September 2013

Inspired by the cult MDK series, this action platform game is the debut work of Blu Bee Games, an independent studio. In the near future mankind faced the threat of invasion from outer space. Governments decided to create an army of robots which were to provide security for humans. However, mysterious incident caused that control over cyber-soldiers was lost. The player, guiding the actions of H-25 robot, has to investigate the reasons of this situation and restore order on the planet.

The Curse of Nordic Cove
The Curse of Nordic Cove

Action 26 March 2013

Amazing mix of genres by the independent studio On The Level. In the survival horror package, telling about the struggle of a group of friends against the angry spirits of the Vikings, we get FPS shooting, a sports, logical, arcade and racing game in one.

Metro: Last Light – Faction Pack
Metro: Last Light – Faction Pack

Action 16 July 2013

The first of the four extended DLCs to a very successful shootout in 2013 - Metro: Last Light. In addition, we play with three different characters, exploring new corners of the postapocalyptic world, such as the Reich camp and the mysterious library.

BloodBath
BloodBath

Action 10 January 2013

BloodBath is a Freedom Factory produced action game with a third person perspective (TPP). Players play the role of gladiators of the world of the future and take part in bloody duels, the stake of which is the title of the best warrior.

Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches
Dishonored: The Brigmore Witches

Action 13 August 2013

The second story expansion for Dishonored, a stealth action game created by Arkane. It continues the story of the first expansion - The Knife of Dunwall. Again, we play as the assassin of the empress, Daud, who departs for the lair of a witch by the name of Delilah in order to prevent her from carrying out a ritual that would allow for his final condemnation.

Twisted Metal 2: World Tour
Twisted Metal 2: World Tour

Action 13 November 1997

Twisted Metal 2 is part of a cult series that debuted on the PlayStation in 1995. The game is a car shooting game in which we play as one of the tournament participants, competing to death and life against other opponents.

Teleglitch: Die More Edition
Teleglitch: Die More Edition

Action 24 July 2013

Teleglitch: Die More Edition is a shooter developed by the T3P team, in which the action is shown from a camera placed high above the hero's head. The game takes place at an extraterrestrial research station controlled by animated corpses and combat robots. The fun is enriched by elements of survival horror and roguelike games.

Let it Die
Let it Die

Action 26 September 2018

A brutal action game by Grasshopper Manufacture, the creators of such productions as Killer7, No More Heroes, Lollipop Chainsaw, and the Shadows of the Damned. Initially, the project was announced under the name of Lily Bergamo but in time changed its formula and was renamed to Let it Die. It is exclusive to PlayStation 4 and uses the free-to-play business model.

Dreadnought
Dreadnought

Action 14 October 2018

A competitive free-to-play multiplayer game that combines the characteristics of a space simulation, action game, and strategy. It was created by Yager Development, a team known for the FPS Spec Ops: The Line. The game takes you into the future, putting you amid a heated rivalry between powerful factions that aim to colonize space. As a mercenary you pick up various jobs from whoever pays the most.

Knight Squad
Knight Squad

Action 16 November 2015

Developed by independent studio Chainsawesome Games, Knight Squad is an arcade game focusing on multiplayer gameplay for up to 8 people. Each player becomes a knight and the group fights on confined arenas that resemble levels from the classic Bomberman. Players can make use of many different pieces of gear and weapons, including swords, bows, and crossbows, but also laser guns, as well as special actions (e.g. ninja, kamikaze).

Eterlands
Eterlands

Action canceled

A fantasy MOBA that attempts to revitalize this somewhat stale genre. The action of Eterlands takes place in a world in which ancient sages have concluded that greed corrupts human beings and leads to death and unnecessary bloodshed. To stop the meaningless outburst of violence, the authorities all around the world have decided to build special arenas which would allow enemy factions to clash with each other.

Infinity Runner
Infinity Runner

Action 14 July 2014

Developed by Wales Interactive, an independent sci-fi production which combines the features of a first-person action game with elements of a 3D platformer. The action takes place on board of the gigantic ship Inifinity which travels through space to find a new planet to populate. The success of the mission becomes questionable when it turns out that the ship's crew is being haunted by the last of the mythical werewolves.

Beasts of Prey
Beasts of Prey

Action canceled

Developed by Octagon Interactive, a debut independent studio, sandbox MMOFPS production with emphasis on the survival aspect. In the game we find ourselves in a randomly generated, open world, where our main task is to survive in confrontation with nature, other players and huge prehistoric reptiles. The gameplay is kept in a typical for the genre style and boils down to exploration and discovering new technologies that allow to create a number of helpful tools in the wilderness.

BattleCry
BattleCry

Action canceled

Free-to-play, brutal online action game for 32 players. The BattleCry studio, owned by Zenimax Media, is responsible for its creation. Rich Vogel, the co-creator of such hits as Star Wars: The Old Republic or Ultima Online, was its leader. The action of the game takes place after the Great War, which took place at the beginning of the 20th century.

Gunscape
Gunscape

Action 02 March 2016

A game which combines first-person online shooter mechanics with elements of sandbox games such as Minecraft. It was developed by the independent studio, Blowfish. The game features unique, pixel art visuals and a single player story campaign which can be completed either by sticking to the storyline or re-shaping it by taking different actions.

Third Eye Crime
Third Eye Crime

Action 23 July 2014

A top-down comic striped scramble, saturated with the atmosphere of black detective stories from the 1940s. In the game we play the role of a thief of works of art, who has a unique ability to telepathically predict the next moves of enemies. After the theft, it allows to mislead the guards and find the right escape route unnoticed.

NeoTokyo
NeoTokyo

Action 01 May 2014

A stand-alone version of FPS shooting, which debuted in 2009 as a modification of the cult Half-Life 2. The game consists of two teams of cybernetically improved soldiers competing on the streets of futuristic Tokyo. The game combines elements of manga and cyberpunk with the features of classic Counter-Strike style network shooting.

LawBreakers
LawBreakers

Action 08 August 2017

A free-to-play first-person online arena shooter. The game is produced by Boss Key Productions studio led by Cliff Bleszinski, famous for his Unreal Tournament and Gears of War franchises. The gameplay is set in an unspecified future where the Moon has been destroyed due to highly classified experiments. In the aftermath, the Earth faces numerous negative consequences, such as major earthquakes or gravitational anomalies.

Aliens, Trolls & Dragons
Aliens, Trolls & Dragons

Action canceled

A third-person action game that combines medieval fantasy with a science-fiction setting. It has been developed by the Polish Kubold studio led by Jakub Kisiel – a former employee of CD Projekt RED and People Can Fly, who worked on titles like Bulletstorm, Gears of War: Judgment and The Witcher 3. The story of Aliens, Trolls & Dragons takes place in a distant future, in which new planets have been colonized or discovered, including a one with civilization similar to Earth’s medieval period.

Wulverblade
Wulverblade

Action 30 January 2018

A side-scrolling platformer based on classic premise and created as a result of a cooperation between the independent Fully Illustrated studio and the Darkwind Media company. The player is taken to 120 AD, when the forces of the Roman Empire invade the southern part of Britain. The player assumes the role of a fearless warrior by the name of Caradok, who decides to face the attackers on his own and violently ask them to leave.