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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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Evotinction
Evotinction

Action 2024

A third person stealth game, whose action takes place in the future. In Evotinction we play the role of a hero whose hacking skills and an arsenal of useful gadgets allow him to manipulate electronics and cope with adversaries.

F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch
F.I.S.T.: Forged in Shadow Torch

Action 03 October 2021

Arcade action game, belonging to the well-known subspecies of metroidvania. The production is set in the universe in the climate of dieselpunk, and the player takes on the role of quite an original hero - a humanoid rabbit, wearing a powerful mechanical arm on his back. The Chinese studio TiGames is responsible for creating this title.

Atomega
Atomega

Action 19 September 2017

Another experimental project developed by the British studio Ubisoft Reflections, the creators of unusual action games Grow Home and Grow Up. The title is an unusual arena shooter focused not on combat itself, but on collecting matter and evolving. The title focuses on online competitions for up to eight players. Each of them starts the battle as a single atom that can absorb mass.

Ion Fury
Ion Fury

Action 15 August 2019

Developed by Voidpoint and published by 3D Realms, Ion Maiden is a sci-fi FPS game. The player is taken to the future and assumes the role of a female mercenary known as Bombshell - her goal is to save humanity from an invasion of aliens. Although the game utilizes the Build engine from Duke Nukem 3D, the creators modernized it to a significant degree. Mechanics were also improved - the formula of said classic title laid the groundwork, though it got adequately expanded.

Black Squad
Black Squad

Action 26 June 2019

An online free-to-play shooter created by Korean developer called NS Studio. Black Squad throws the players right into the center of a fictional conflict between an international crime organization and a special anti-terrorist unit under UN control. When we start the game we have to decide which side of the conflict and class we want to choose – this choice determines our equipment and special abilities. We can choose from various fire arms, knives and gadgets.

Police Stories
Police Stories

Action 19 September 2019

A tactical top-down shooter, and at the same time a debut production from Mighty Morgan. The main protagonists – John Rimes and Rick Jones – are police operatives specializing in high-risk operations, such as rescuing hostages and infiltrating gang hideouts. As the enemies need only 2-3 shots to kill the main protagonist, the players have to exercise caution and react quickly.

Planet Nomads
Planet Nomads

Action 03 May 2019

A survival sandbox game, in which the player assumes the role of an astronaut, who is trying to stay alive on a desolate planet. Developed by Craneballs, Planet Nomads offers the player with a procedurally-generated open world. One has to tend to his character’s basic needs - this means satisfying both hunger and thirst, as well as taking care of his general health condition.

Deceit
Deceit

Action 03 March 2017

Deceit is a multiplayer shooter with elements of survival horror. The action takes place in a psychiatric hospital. Four people take on the role of healthy patients trying to escape and the other two are bloodthirsty monsters, the aim of the latter is to hunt the rest of the players and prevent them from completing the mission.

Guacamelee! 2
Guacamelee! 2

Action 21 August 2018

A sequel to the well-received game Guacamelee!. The players once again assume the role of Juan Aguacate who faces a global threat.

Earthfall
Earthfall

Action 13 July 2018

A first-person shooter designed for cooperation mode for up to four players. The game enables the players to face an invasion of terrifying aliens by using a variety of futuristic weapons.

Metal Gear Survive
Metal Gear Survive

Action 22 February 2018

A spin-off to the popular series from Konami, mixing cooperation-oriented play style with stealth and survival elements. Metal Gear Survive creates an alternative version of the events seen in Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeros, in which the oil rig housing the self-appointed country has been destroyed by XOF, a ravenous military wing of CIA.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Mega Battle

Action canceled

A classic beat'em up game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The game is based on the license of the Power Rangers TV series popular back in 1990s. The titular teenagers are the characters the players assume control of in the game, supported by mysterious Zordon. The heroes have to face the forces of evil represented by the ominous Rita Repulsa and Lord Zedd - they want to destroy the Earth and try to achieve it by sending in more and more powerful monsters.

Megaton Rainfall
Megaton Rainfall

Action 17 November 2017

A first-person action game and at the same time a rather peculiar superhero simulator - Megaton Rainfall is the debut project from the independent Spanish developer Pentadimensional Games. The action of the game is set more or less in the modern times, when the Earth falls victim to an invasion of aliens who want to exterminate all humans. The player assumes the role of an immortal superhero exhibiting supernatural abilities. They are tasked with facing the alien aggressors.

Days of War
Days of War

Action 30 January 2020

An FPP shooter by indie studio Driven Arts, developed thanks to, among others, the successful Kickstarter campaign. The game was created with multiplayer gameplay in mind. Unlike other games of the genre, Days of War doesn't allow you to develop your characters and the full range of weapons is available to you from the start. You can choose from several character classes (Rifleman, Assault, Support, Machine Gunner, Sniper, and Rocket).

Argo
Argo

Action 22 June 2017

An online tactical FPP shooter built around team battles, developed by Bohemia Interactive studio. It is a conversion of 2011 military simulator Arma III. Argo takes the players to a fictional island of Malden, which is a new version of a location from 2001 title Operation Flashpoint from the same developer.

Die for Valhalla!
Die for Valhalla!

Action 29 May 2018

A dynamic beat‘em production developed by an independent Polish studio – Monster Couch. In this game, the player assumes the role of a Valkyrie – ghostly witch with incredible powers sent by Odin to Midgard (the realm of men) to fight off a monster invasion.

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered

Action 16 March 2017

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered is a remaster of the cult FPP shooter, developed by Night Dive. Many changes were made in the game: visuals, interface, gameplay mechanics, etc. The game now runs on Kex Engine 3.4, the enemies' A.I. was improved (now they can attack in groups and run away if required) and so was the character's movement (i.e. the hero can now climb onto some of the environmental elements).

Into the Radius 2
Into the Radius 2

Action 2025 (early access since 2024)

Echo Point Nova
Echo Point Nova

Action 2025

A parkour FPS from the authors of Severed Steel, in which we dynamically explore an open world. Echo Point Nova features spectacular fights with enemy mercenaries using various weapons. The game can be played in singleplayer or online in coop mode.

Decadent
Decadent

Action 2025

An FPS horror inspired by the works of H.P. Lovecraft. The action of Decadent takes place during the 1920s in the Arctic. Our hero must face hostile people and creatures out of this world. Aside from killing enemies it's also important to maintain a healthy mental state.

Arksync
Arksync

Action 21 March 2024

A 2D platformer primarily focused on using weapons in combat, enriched with roguelike elements. Arksync offers a sci-fi setting and the action takes place on the Deimos moon. We have to face mechanical armies of opponents, controlling a fast moving battle droid.

Spine
Spine

Action 2025

A third-person action game featuring visually spectacular combat. Spine stars a rebellious artist Redline taking on the futuristic regime. Combat is heavily themed around gun fu, letting us fight unarmed, wield firearms and everyday objects as improvised weapons.

Remnant II: The Awakened King
Remnant II: The Awakened King

Action 14 November 2023

The first major expansion to Remnant II, a third-person action RPG. Remnant II: The Awakened king is set in the world of Losomn, in the town of Dran, where the player must defeat the mad One True King.

Destiny 2: The Final Shape
Destiny 2: The Final Shape

Action 04 June 2024

An expansion to Destiny 2 and the finale to the "Light and Darkness" saga. Destiny 2: The Final Shape introduces a new story campaign, a new area and new super abilities.