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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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Running with Rifles: Pacific
Running with Rifles: Pacific

Action 26 October 2017

Running with Rifles: Pacific is an expansion pack for a tactical action game released for PC in 2015, entitled Running with Rifles. The add-on takes the player to one of the fronts of the World War II, namely the Pacific War. The game’s developer took care to faithfully recreate both actual armament and gear used in the period as well as uniforms worn by soldiers of the U.S. Army and Japan at that time.

Geneshift
Geneshift

Action 23 May 2017

An action game inspired by cult classic Grand Theft Auto 2. Geneshift is set in a futuristic world filled with mutants that the protagonist of the game must face. We can use the arsenal of over 20 types of weaponry. Like in GTA 2, we observe the world from a top-down view and not only we shoot, but also drive various vehicles. The protagonist can also use supernatural abilities due to his mutation, developed through a complex skill tree. This unlocks e.g.

Freaky Awesome
Freaky Awesome

Action 18 October 2017

An independent action game with RPG elements and roguelike mechanics, featuring pixel art visuals. Freaky Awesome takes the players to an alternative version of our world, where all sorts of monsters live next to humans. As you play, you observe the events from an isometric perspective, while exploring procedurally generated locations set in places like factories, underground tunnels and sewers. An essential element of gameplay is combat with various opponents, including powerful bosses.

Gryphon Knight Epic
Gryphon Knight Epic

Action 20 August 2015

A classic shoot'em up that takes us on a journey to a fantastic world. In eight different stages we face hordes of enemies - from hostile people, through smaller and larger monsters, to powerful bosses. The whole was enriched with pleasing pixel art graphics.

Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days
Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days

Action 18 May 2017

Reservoir Dogs: Bloody Days is a top-down shooter based on Quentin Tarantino's movie Reservoir Dogs from 1992. The game tells the story of a group of criminals who do bold heists together. Mr. Blond, Mr. Orange Mr. Pink, Mr. White, Mr. Bronze, and Mr. Blue are all part of that group. Their actions are always brutal and leave a trail of dead bodies in their wake. We can take up to three criminals for a mission.

Ape Out
Ape Out

Action 28 February 2019

An independent beat'em up game, which casts the player in the role of a mad gorilla that is trying to escape from captivity. The player's task is to complete subsequent, procedurally-generated corridors, as well as to deal with hordes of enemies, both soldiers and guards. The game is played from a top-down view and the only thing the protagonist can rely on is the power of his own muscles. With his hands, the gorilla crushes the enemies, but can also grab and throw them.

Ancient Amuletor
Ancient Amuletor

Action 16 August 2017

Ancient Amuletor is a VR action game with tower defense elements developed by the Chinese studio TiGames. Players are taken to a unique universe where mages and gunslingers fight with enemies on maps inspired by ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome. Action is presented from a first-person perspective (FPP). Gameplay focuses on defending magical crystals against waves of enemies. The game offers four playable heroes: mage equipped with a characteristic staff, gunslinger, archer, and doll maker.

Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Trilogy
Assassin's Creed Chronicles: Trilogy

Action 09 February 2016

Compilation of three Assassin's Creed series spin-offs, realized in the form of 2.5D platformers. The action of individual productions takes place in different historical realities - in each game, however, a sneaky approach to the game is rewarded, and as a result, the silent elimination of opponents or sneaking behind their backs. The strong point of the titles included in the set is the graphic design, whose high quality is guaranteed by the UbiArt Framework technology.

Giga Wrecker
Giga Wrecker

Action 06 February 2017

The player assumes the role of Reika Rekkeiji and arrives on a world controlled by robots known as Ajeets. Due to an experiment, the heroine is transformed into a cyborg, which enables her to challenge the mechanic invaders. Giga Wreckers presents the action from the side view, and gameplay mostly consists of exploring huge levels, jumping on platforms, and battling more or less dangerous enemies.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Narco Road
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Narco Road

Action 18 April 2017

The first big expansion to Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands – a third-person open-world shooter created by Ubisoft. This time, players are tasked with eliminating a gang led by so-called El Invisible. In order to reach their goal, first your squad has to infiltrate smaller organizations: Kamikazes, Jinetes Locos, and Death Riders. The Narco Road DLC offers 15 new story-driven missions, 4 new types of side quests and special racing challenges.

Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found
Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found

Action 30 September 2016

An action platformer game with roguelike and metroidvania elements, developed by the indie studio Hikergames. In Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found we step into the shoes of an animated toy hero named Brand, who is actively fighting with the forces of darkness that want to take control over his owner. To defeat evil, our protagonist has to uncover the secrets of the family home and discover some facts about his own past.

Vertigo Remastered
Vertigo Remastered

Action 21 July 2020

A science-fiction first-person shooter intended for virtual reality systems, created by an independent trio called Zulubo Productions. The plot of Vertigo takes place in a world where humanity managed to harness the power of small black holes to produce energy using quantum reactors. Such installations span numerous miles into the ground. During the game, we assume the role of a hero, who inexplicably wakes up in one of such complexes.

Down To One
Down To One

Action 08 January 2016

Developed by independent studio Gadget Games, a multiplayer shooter featuring survival elements. In Down To One, you arrive barehanded in an open world – every tool necessary to survive needs to be found or crafted. Before you get any true weapon, you will have to make do with replacements like planks or rocks. As you progress, the arsenal of your weapons becomes more and more diverse – starting with melee weapons and ending with different kinds of firearms, like shotguns and rifles.

Breakaway
Breakaway

Action canceled

Developed by Amazon Game Studios, Breakaway is an original game set in a mythological world that combines elements of sports and brawler games. Gameplay revolves around matches in which two teams, comprising four players each, try to be the first to gain control of an artifact hidden somewhere on the map. The matches take place on diverse arenas, such as El Dorado, Atlantis, and the Styx River.

Crucible
Crucible

Action 20 May 2020

An action game focused on online gameplay, enriched with survival elements. Players find themselves in a dangerous alien world, and during dynamic gameplay they can form and break alliances.

Future Unfolding
Future Unfolding

Action 15 March 2017

An exploration game created by Spaces of Play - an independent developer. The player is taken to an oneiric world and assumes the role of a nameless character who wears a blue jacket. The player explores a colorful fantasy world inhabited by various species of animals. Although certain ones can be mounted for example, other pose a threat to the protagonist.

Robot Squad Simulator 2017
Robot Squad Simulator 2017

Action 20 October 2016

An action game developed by the independent studio Bit Golem and published by the Polish company PlayWay S.A. In Robot Squad Simulator 2017, the player assumes the role of an operator of remote-controlled robots used during military missions, spy missions and rescue operations. Among these machines there are ones that move on the ground as well as flying and naval drones.

Hide and Shriek
Hide and Shriek

Action 25 October 2016

An action horror game for two players. It is a variation on a game of hide and seek. Hide and Shriek was developed by FunCom, the creators of games like The Longest Journey, The Secret World and Age of Conan: Hyborian Adventures. The story background of the title tells about the rivalry between two schools of magic. During the Halloween night the adepts of both schools decide to scare their rivals. The gameplay is focused on 1 on 1 matches that last ten minutes.

Star Wars: Battlefront - Ultimate Edition
Star Wars: Battlefront - Ultimate Edition

Action 18 November 2016

A complete edition of Star Wars: Battlefront, the third entry in a popular online shooter series set in the Star Wars universe. Star Wars: Battlefront – Ultimate Edition contains the base version of the game, along with a bunch of digital bonuses, including all add-ons: Battle for Jakku, Outer Rim, Bespin, Death Star and Rogue One: Scarif. Players can choose from several multiplayer modes, in which soldiers of Rebellion and forces of Empire compete with each other.

Unloved
Unloved

Action 29 September 2016

A first-person shooter that utilizes the Unreal Engine 4; initially, it existed as a free modification for Doom II: Hell on Earth. The player is taken to closed locations inspired by nightmarish visions. Those environments are filled with demons the player has to fight. In terms of the mechanics, Unloved makes references to old-school shooters - action is fast-paced here, brutality is in the foreground, difficulty is high, and the player can carry many kinds of weapons at the same time.

Pixel Gear
Pixel Gear

Action 12 June 2017

A first-person shooter created by Oasis Games for VR goggles; Pixel Gear was released exclusively for PlayStation 4. The game is set in a Gothic-inspired scenery and the graphics were based here on large voxels, which makes it resemble Minecraft. The player takes on the role of a gunslinger whose task is to eliminate the approaching enemies - those can be skeletons, ghosts, bats or bosses such as dragons.

Landfall
Landfall

Action 21 February 2017

A tactical game created specifically for VR goggles. Landfall is set in the far future, where the Earth was almost completely covered by waters of a gigantic ocean and humans are fighting one another over each and every inch of land. The player takes on the role of a military commander whose task is to defeat the enemy, making use of any means available, such as mechs, bombers, or technologically advanced special attacks.

Robo Recall
Robo Recall

Action 01 March 2017

A spectacular first-person shooter offering a virtual reality experience, developed by Epic Games. The players are sent to a futuristic city whose all public service duties are performed by special utility robots. A malfunction causes the robots to turn against their masters and wreak havoc in the city. We assume the role of an experienced liquidator that has to cull the robot population and regain control over the metropolis.

Duck Game
Duck Game

Action 04 June 2015

A two-dimensional arcade game developed with multiplayer in mind. Duck Game started on Ouya console, and then was brought to other platforms. The title offers intensive gameplay for up to four players taking control of cartoonish ducks on closed arenas, picking us various weapons like machine guns, shotguns and flamethrowers.