PC Action Video Games156
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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Alan Wake 2: The Lake House
Action TBA
An expansion to Alan Wake 2, a third-person survival horror game. Alan Wake 2: The Lake House has the titular hero and Saga Anderson join forces once again to investigate the titular research facility and the secret experiments conducted within.
Dead Island 2: Haus
Action 02 November 2023
The first major expansion to Dead Island 2, a first-person action game. Dead Island 2: Haus is set in a beautiful mansion in Malibu, where an evil cult dwells. The DLC introduces a new questline, new weapons and skills.
Rubber Royale
Action September 2024
A wacky third-person battle royale. Rubber Royale has us playing as clumsy rubber characters, battling each other during various competitions.
From Space
Action 03 November 2022
A twin-stick shooter, in which we fight off an alien invasion. From Space supports solo play and online co-op.
Ebenezer and The Invisible World
Action 03 November 2023
An action platformer metroidvania. Ebenezer and The Invisible World is based off A Christmas Carol, starring Ebenezer Scrooge, on a journey to save London from the clutches of the evil Caspar Malthus.
Helskate
Action 2025 (early access since 15 February 2024)
A cross between a slasher, a roguelike and an arcade skateboarding sim. Helskate has us playing as a skater traversing the fantasy land of Vertheim, killing hordes of monsters while performing skateboard tricks.
En Garde!
Action 16 August 2023
A third-person action adventure game starring swashbuckler Adalia de Volador. En Garde! tasks us with fighting the evil Count-Duke via fencing skills, improvised weapons and the heroine's acrobatics.
Sand
Action 2024
Sand is a Ukrainian PvPvE FPS set in an alternate early 20th century. Players traverse a ruined planet on foot or in giant mecha, searching for resources and treasure.
Avatar: The Last Airbender - Quest for Balance
Action 22 September 2023
A TPP action adventure game and an adaptation of Avatar: The Last Airbender. Avatar: The Last Airbender - Quest for Balance has us traversing different locations, solving puzzles, fighting enemies and learning how to wield elemental magic.
Aimlabs
Action 17 June 2023
An unusual production best described as a virtual shooting range. Aimlabs lets players hone their first-person shooter skills through numerous exercises.
Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! 2
Action 17 November 2023
The second installment in a series of side-scrolling brawlers starring Asterix and Obelix. This time, the heroes set off to the city of Lutecia to save an innocent man framed for a serious crime.
Inspector Gadget: MAD Time Party
Action 15 September 2023
A TPP action adventure game with party game elements. Inspector Gadget: MAD Time Party has us playing as the titular inspector, tasked with foiling the villainous Dr. Claw while competing against his ancestors. The game supports singleplayer and multiplayer for up to four people.
The Making of Karateka
Action 29 August 2023
An interactive documentary dedicated to an iconic fighting game from the 1980s, developed by Jordan Mechner - the creator of Prince of Persia. The Making of Karateka showcases the creation process of one of the 1980s most iconic games.
Grand Emprise: Time Travel Survival
Action 27 July 2023
An action game by Tbjbu2, in which we travel through different time periods. Grand Emprise: Time Travel Survival lets us explore a vast world, build colonies, fly, explore space or even tame dinosaurs.
PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe
Action 27 July 2023
A beat'em up and part of a series originating from 2007. PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe has us playing as garbage collecting robots, traversing the city, cleaning up and dispatching competitors. The game supports local and online multiplayer.
Stop Dead
Action 05 October 2023
A first-person action game with 3D platformer elements. Stop Dead has us playing as a servant of a rebel AI, rushing through different stages, dispatching anyone in his way. The protagonist wields telekinetic abilities and must keep moving to stay alive.
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
Action 28 February 2024
A remastered version of a 1995 FPS. Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster was developed by Nightdive Studios and features upgraded visuals.
SPRAWL
Action 23 August 2023
A fast-paced FPS set in a dystopian cyberpunk world. SPRAWL stars Seven, creatively dispatching hordes of enemies while seeking a way to overthrow a tyrannical military regime.
Aloft
Action TBA (early access since October 2024)
An open world survival game set in a land of floating islands. Aloft supports singleplayer and co-op for up to eight people.
Tormented Souls 2
Action 2024
The sequel to an acclaimed first-person survival horror adventure game. Like its predecessor, it was developed by a Chilean studio Dual Effect.
Borderlands Collection: Pandora's Box
Action 01 September 2023
A compilation of six Borderlands games. Borderlands Collection: Pandora’s Box includes Borderlands, Borderlands 2, Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel, Tales from the Borderlands, Borderlands 3 and New Tales from the Borderlands.
Killing Floor III
Action TBA
The third installment in a series of co-op first-person shooters by Tripwire Interactive. Killing Floor III has us playing as members of Nightfall, a rebel group facing off against the Horzine megacorp and their bioengineered monsters, the Zeds.
UnMetal
Action 28 September 2021
A stealth action game and a tribute to iconic stealth games, action films and TV shows. UnMetal tasks us with escaping a secret military facility after being framed into a serious crime.
Arma 3 Creator DLC: Spearhead 1944
Action 25 July 2023
Arma 3 Creator DLC: Spearhead 1944 is a major expansion to the tactical FPS Arma 3, set during World War II, introducing a new map, factions, weapons, vehicles, missions and scenarios.