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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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Bullet Soul: Infinite Burst
Bullet Soul: Infinite Burst

Action 01 August 2017

A continuation of the well-received 2011 title Bullet Soul. This bullet hell shooter continues the story of the characters from its predecessor – once again, they have to face the powerful forces of the evil Mecha-war empire planning to conquer the outer space.

Circuit Breakers
Circuit Breakers

Action 17 November 2015

Shoot'em up production, where players face a hordes of opponents controlled by FIRST, i.e. rebellious artificial intelligence. They have at their disposal several heroes differentiated in terms of combat skills and preferred arsenal, while the fun is diversified by special modifiers unblocked during the struggle.

The Game Paradise: CruisinMix
The Game Paradise: CruisinMix

Action 30 November 2017

The Game Paradise: CruisinMix is a remaster of The Game Paradise (also known as Game Tengoku) from 1995. The game tells the story of a worker of one of Japanese arcades and her fight with crazy Yamada who wants to rule the world of electronic entertainment. The game, originally created by Jaleco studio (the new version was developed by Chara-Ani and City Connection), is a parody of arcade shoot 'em up games. During the game we visit levels inspired by, e.g.

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - Episode Zero
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - Episode Zero

Action 07 November 2017

The first expansion included in the season pass of Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus - a first-person shooter developed by Machine Games and published in the fall of 2017.

PWND
PWND

Action 06 April 2018

An online first-person shooter developed by Skydance Interactive - PWND is inspired by the early representatives of the FPS genre. The game allows the players to participate in multiplayer battles on diverse arenas. Unlike other FPS games, in PWND killing an enemy is not enough to acquire points - additionally, the player has to humiliate his foe by performing a dance over the body of the fallen adversary.

Morphite
Morphite

Action 20 September 2017

A combination of a first-person shooter, adventure game and 3D platformer inspired by Metroid, Ratchet & Clank and the Turok series. In Morphite, we play as a young woman called Myrah, who embarks on a journey through space. During her adventure the players can visit many randomly generated planets using a a space ship. When we are on the planets' surfaces we can, e.g. jump on platforms, drive various vehicles, solve environmental puzzles, find resources and fight with enemies.

99Vidas
99Vidas

Action 23 December 2016

Developed by the independent developer QUByte Interactive, 99Vidas is a conventional 2D beat'em up game. The titular 99Vidas is an incredibly powerful artifact, which was stolen by the Evil Boss. The main characters are fighters trained to guard the artifact - their goal is to defeat the adversary along with the six allies of his, apart from retrieving the item before it gets used for evil purposes. As all the other brawlers in general, the game is played from a side view.

Immortal Legacy: The Jade Cipher
Immortal Legacy: The Jade Cipher

Action 21 May 2020

A first-person shooter/survival horror developed by Chinese studio VIVA Games. The player assumes the role of an adventurer attempting to discover the secret behind human experiments undertaken by a powerful organization whose sole objective is to hold the key to immortality, disregarding collateral damage in the form of bloodthirsty beings that inhabit the isolated areas of the lone island which serves as a background to the game.

Vostok Inc.
Vostok Inc.

Action 26 July 2017

Developed by Nosebleed Interactive, a space shooter enriched with elements of so-called clickers. Vostok Inc. is set in the distant future and the player assumes the role of a newly chosen chairperson of the titular company. The protagonist's goal is to gather a gigantic fortune through the completion of assigned tasks. The gameplay formula was based on two pillars.

Dimension Drive
Dimension Drive

Action 07 December 2017

A shoot’em up in which players are controlling a ship capable of transdimension teleportation. This function is used in gameplay mechanics – during the game the screen is divided into two halves between which players can freely move. Except for that, the gameplay features typical elements and is focused on combat with many adversaries – including powerful bosses.

Hidden Dragon: Legend
Hidden Dragon: Legend

Action 22 January 2018

Hidden Dragon: Legend is a 2.5D platform game developed by MegaFun Games and published by the Chinese company Oasis Games. The game is set in a fantasy version of ancient China, where historically accurate elements where combined with legends and beliefs of that period. We play as a warrior who, as a result of the machinations of a mysterious organization, was turned into a mindless killing machine with the help of an ancient artifact.

Neighborhorde
Neighborhorde

Action 06 June 2017

A twin-stick shooter, created by an indie studio called Fermenter Games, inspired by cartoons from 1990s. The story, with a touch of specific humor, plays in Neighborhorde a secondary role. During the game we play as anthropomorphic animals. Their mothers aren't happy with the fact that their children spend too much time on video games. After being forced to go outside, the children have to face robots, sorcerers, zombies and even dragons who got here by a recently opened portal.

Iron Crypticle
Iron Crypticle

Action 12 July 2017

A twin-stick shooter with RPG and rougelike elements, developed by the indie studio Confused Pelican. Iron Crypticle takes us to a fantasy land called Cryptonia. The land's princess was kidnapped and the crown jewels were stolen by mysterious enemies. When that happened the ruler of the land decided to ask his most respected knights for help – they must go down to castle's crypts and punish the thieves.

One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition
One Piece: Unlimited World Red Deluxe Edition

Action 25 August 2017

Another title from Ganbarion studio, set in the universe created for the One Piece manga. This time Monkey D. Luffy and his crew land on Forgotten Island, ruled by extremely ambitious pirate called Red. Due to certain circumstances the heroes have no choice, but to make their base in Trans Town and defeat Red and his followers. Gameplay-wise One Piece: Unlimited World Red resembles the Monster Hunter series.

Mugsters
Mugsters

Action 17 July 2018

A mix between an adventure and a dynamic action game, in which the players save enslaved humans from the clutches of space invaders.

Fear Effect Reinvented
Fear Effect Reinvented

Action canceled

Fear Effect Reinvented is a refreshed version of Fear Effect, developed by Kronos Digital Entertainment studio and released for the first PlayStation in 2000. The author of the remake is Sushee - the same people behind the continuation of the brand under the title Fear Effect Sedna. The discussed production is a hybrid of survival horror and adventure game.

Blue Rider
Blue Rider

Action 03 March 2016

A classic twin-stick shooter where the player takes control of a futuristic vehicle. Nine missions await completion here, set in diverse sceneries filled to the brim with smaller and larger enemies - among them the bosses who guard the transition to the next stages lead the way. In battles with adversaries we use a rich arsenal of firearms, and in difficult moments power-ups appearing on the battlefield come to your aid.

Earth Defense Force 4.1: Wingdiver The Shooter
Earth Defense Force 4.1: Wingdiver The Shooter

Action 26 April 2018

A spin-off of the Earth Defense Force series. It was created and developed by D3 Publisher. Contrary to the main entries in the series, it is a classic shoot’em up. The story of the game takes place a few months after the events presented in Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair. The player controls members of the Pale Team. They are equipped with completely new jetpacks and their task is to eliminate space insects that attacked Earth. The action in Earth Defense Force 4.

Modern Combat Versus
Modern Combat Versus

Action 28 September 2017

Yet another installment in a popular mobile FPS series started in 2009 by the French company Gameloft. Unlike the previous installments, which offered quite elaborate story campaigns, Modern Combat Versus focuses mostly on the multiplayer experience. Up to eight players can face each other across diverse maps in one of the several available game modes.

Switchblade
Switchblade

Action 29 August 2018

An arcade multiplayer game with MOBA elements. Switchblade has been developed by Lucid Games, a studio comprising of the creators of the Project Gotham Racing series. The game takes the player into the future, in which they assume the role of a participant of futuristic sports matches. During each match, the player gets to drive one of the available vehicles and together with other players is tasked with destroying the opponents’ towers.

Space Pioneer
Space Pioneer

Action 25 August 2021

Developed by the Polish developer Vivid Games, Space Pioneer is a mobile action game with numerous RPG elements. The game takes the players to a distant future, in which they assume the role of a bounty hunter traversing the space in search for opportunities to earn for a living. As one might easily guess, this type of career forces the main protagonist to face multiple threats lurking on the surfaces of various planets. The player observes the action from the top-down perspective.

12 Is Better Than 6
12 Is Better Than 6

Action 20 November 2015

The game is a mixture of a two-dimensional top-down shooter and a sneaky shooter. As a Mexican fugitive, we travel through the Wild West to Texas, dealing with everyone who stands in our way. The title transfers weapons from the epoch to the game in a rather detailed way, requiring from the player a quick reaction and an accurate eye. Each shot can be fatal, and a lonely revolver often has to face the overwhelming forces of the enemy.

Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare - Retribution
Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare - Retribution

Action 12 October 2017

The fourth and last expansion included in the season pass (the DLC can be also purchased separately) to the popular FPS title Call of Duty: Infinite Warfare. In the add-on developed by Infinity Ward (the studio responsible for creating the base game), one can complete another chapter of the Zombies in Spaceland mode called Beast From Beyond. The game takes the players to a distant future aboard a faulty spaceship.

DreamWorks Voltron VR Chronicles
DreamWorks Voltron VR Chronicles

Action 26 September 2017

An action game based on the Netflix TV series Voltron. The title was created by Digital Domain. The main protagonist of the game is Lance, the pilot of the Blue Lion – one of the five machines that are part of the titular Voltron, a giant, unstoppable robot. During his space adventures the protagonist discovers an abandoned ship and accidentally releases an ancient power that threatens the entire universe. Now he must stop this mysterious power.