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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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Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Will of the Wisps

Action 11 March 2020

The second part of the metroidvania series, in which the players play the title ghost. In Ori and the Will of the Wisps, the protagonist leaves Nibel forest to discover his true destiny as he travels through an exotic world.

SG/ZH: School Girl/Zombie Hunter
SG/ZH: School Girl/Zombie Hunter

Action 05 June 2018

A dynamic third-person perspective shooter developed by Tamsoft studio from Japan. The action of School Girl/Zombie Hunter takes place in the university known from the Onechanbara series. Once Musaku High School gets invaded by hordes of bloodthirsty zombies, five schoolgirls trapped inside rise up to the challenge and face them. Cooperation is the key to success – each heroine has unique abilities, weaknesses, and strengths, so only together they can battle the enemies.

Call of Duty 2024
Call of Duty 2024

Action 2024

The next installment in a popular series of first-person shooters originating from 2003. Call of Duty 2024 was developed by Treyarch, a subsidiary of Activition.

Ghostbusters: The Video Game
Ghostbusters: The Video Game

Action 16 June 2009

A dynamic action game with a view of TPP referring to the title movie Ghostbusters, produced by Terminal Reality studio. In the game we will meet film characters who once again have to save New York from a terrible ghostly plague. We take on the role of a new, young ghost hunter and set off on a hunt. The graphics are at a good level, and the voice of famous characters has been lent by actors known from film productions.

Don't Starve
Don't Starve

Action 23 April 2013

A humorous action-adventure game with strategy and cRPG features. The game was developed by Klei Entertainment, the creators of Shank and Mark of the Ninja. The main protagonist of Don’t Starve is Wilson, a Victorian gentleman scientist. The insidious demon Maxwell sends Wilson to the wild where he must use all of his knowledge and intelligence to survive among dangerous beasts.

Furi
Furi

Action 05 July 2016

A dynamic action game developed by French studio The Game Bakers. The title has a combat system based on Japanese hack-and-slash games. Furi takes place in an original fantasy realm and the player assumes the role of a warrior who tries to escape from a gigantic prison. Many guards are standing on his way and he must defeat them in order to obtain the keys to his freedom. The gameplay is focused on combat with the use of melee weapons and guns.

The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena

Action 07 April 2009

Riddick Chronicles: Assault on Dark Athena is a Swedish Starbreeze AB action game set in a dark, futuristic universe known from Pitch Black and Riddick Chronicles. As the title character, the player has to face the ruthless crew of the Dark Athena spacecraft. The game combines elements of first person shootout and sneaking.

Toy Story 3: The Video Game
Toy Story 3: The Video Game

Action 15 June 2010

Toy Story 3: The Video Game is an action game produced by Avalanche Software, based on the motifs of the popular animated film by Pixar. The player directs the actions of Buzz and Woody, who are trying to remedy the difficult position of toys they found themselves in after their owner - Andy grew up and went to college.

Velvet Assassin
Velvet Assassin

Action 30 April 2009

Action game presented from the perspective of a third person. We play the role of a British intelligence agent from World War II, performing dangerous missions behind enemy lines.

Dead Rising 2: Off The Record
Dead Rising 2: Off The Record

Action 11 October 2011

Standalone expansion for Dead Rising 2 - open-world third-person action game with survival horror elements, created by Capcom in cooperation with Blue Castle Games studio. In this supplement photojournalist Frank West known from the first part of the series returns. Armed with his camera he goes to the town Fortune City. The main axis of the game is of course elimination of the hordes of zombies, which at one point can appear on the screen in thousands.

007: Blood Stone
007: Blood Stone

Action 02 November 2010

Action game with a view from behind the hero combining various elements of the most famous genres and treating the adventures of James Bond. Unlike most cycle productions, this one is not based on any of the films.

Severance: Blade of Darkness
Severance: Blade of Darkness

Action 21 February 2001

Centuries after the creation of the Sun, Moon and Earth, evil awakens on earth, spreading terror and havoc. You need a chosen one who will bear the holy sword to victory and eventually defeat the enemy.

Terminator: Survivors
Terminator: Survivors

Action 24 October 2024

Survival game, set in the Terminator universe, to be precise - in the period between Judgment Day and the founding of the Resistance by John Connor. In Terminator Survival Project we find ourselves in an open world, which we explore as one of the survivors.

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name
Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

Action 08 November 2023

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name is an action adventure game set between Yakuza 6 and Yakuza 7. Kazuma Kiryu returns as the protagonist, the gameplay focusing on real-time combat.

Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair
Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair

Action 19 July 2016

Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair is a remastered version of the dynamic action game Earth Defense Force 2025. In Earth Defense Force 4.1: The Shadow of New Despair we play as a member of the titular organization that protects our planter from the invading species from space, just like in the previous games from the series. The game takes place in 2025, when Earth is once again attacked by the insectoid alien invaders.

Succubus
Succubus

Action 05 October 2021

SUCCUBUS is a first-person action game designed as a side production in relation to Agony. Players play the demonic Sukkuba and focus on exploration and combat with the heroine's magical powers. The game is enriched by light elements of RPG in the form of a tree of skills and equipment affecting character statistics.

Destroy All Humans!
Destroy All Humans!

Action 28 July 2020

A complete remake of the first installment of Destroy All Humans!, a series of humorous action games released in 2005. Once again, we take on the role of an alien named Crypto, sowing destruction on our planet in the mid-20th century.

Postal 4: No Regerts
Postal 4: No Regerts

Action 20 April 2022

The fourth installment of the controversial action game series from Running With Scissors. Postal 4: No Regerts returns to solutions and technology from Postal 2 (with FPP view at the forefront). The players again take on the role of a psychopathic "Dude" and demolish another American town.

Necesse
Necesse

Action 2025 (early access since 12 December 2019)

An open-world action adventure game with an extensive crafting system. Necesse is set in a procedurally-generated fantasy land. It's up to us how we'll live in it. The game supports singleplayer and multiplayer.

Bionic Commando
Bionic Commando

Action 17 July 2009

The production refers to a popular hit from years ago, published under the same title. Producers approached the issue in a creative way, transforming the original into a dynamic, contemporary action game with platform elements. In the game we move into the future and play as a hero armed with a mechanical hand. Passing the levels, let's get to know the next events of the campaign with a surprising finale.

Dynasty Warriors 4: Hyper
Dynasty Warriors 4: Hyper

Action 09 December 2005

PeCet conversion of the fourth installment of the world-wide popular series of dynamic action games from Koei, i.e. Dynasty Warriors. The plot of the described production again refers to selected historical events from the so-called Age of Three Kingdoms (the period of breaking up China into three dynasties: Wei, Wu and Shu).

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast
Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast

Action 29 March 2002

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast is the third part of Raven Software's series of first person shootouts set in the world of Star Wars. The player once again takes on the role of Kyle Qatar. This time, the Jedi Knight has to face the mighty Dark Jedi, who is working on power limiting technology in the Galaxy.

X-Men 2: Wolverine's Revenge
X-Men 2: Wolverine's Revenge

Action 15 April 2003

X-Men 2: Wolverine's Revenge is a third person perspective action game (TPP) based on the popular comic book series and Bryan Singer's film "X-Men 2". The player takes on the role of the title superhero, who is infected with the deadly virus X and has to get an antidote within 48 hours. Larry Hama, one of the creators of Wolverine's characters, is responsible for the script of the game. The title was produced by GenePool Software studio.

Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection

Action 14 March 2024

A compilation of the first two Star Wars Battlefront games from 2004-2005, expanded with brand new content. The Classic Collection offers several new characters, maps and ways to play. It's focused on multiplayer for up to 64 people, but it also contains story campaigns.