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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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WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
WRATH: Aeon of Ruin

Action 2024

A shooter in which we find ourselves in a dark fantasy world, in order to get rid of the remaining guardians of the Old World and hordes of horrifying enemies as a stranger. WRATH: Aeon of Ruin is the work of an experienced 3D Realms team and is based on the Quake Engine.

Cyber Shadow
Cyber Shadow

Action 26 January 2021

An action platformer in which we play the role of a ninja warrior trying to stop a robot invasion of Mekacity. The pillar of the gameplay in Cyber Shadow is the combat against hordes of adversaries, led by powerful bosses and other ninja warriors.

Assassin's Creed III Remastered
Assassin's Creed III Remastered

Action 29 March 2019

A remastered version of Assassin's Creed III, enriched with all DLCs. The production runs in 4K resolution (on PC, PlayStation 4 Pro, and Xbox One X) and employs the HDR technology.

Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
Rebel Galaxy Outlaw

Action 22 September 2020

A science fiction space sandbox that features traits of an RPG, a strategy game, and an action game. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw is a sequel to Rebel Galaxy, a game from 2015. It was developed by an independent studio Double Damage Games.

Samurai Gunn 2
Samurai Gunn 2

Action July 2024

The second part of the cycle of brawlers, which takes us on a journey to the troubled city of Gunn City. In Samurai Gunn 2 the gameplay consists primarily of traversing locations and fighting gruesome duels, in which death is delivered with just a single accurate blow.

Sky Force Anniversary
Sky Force Anniversary

Action 07 September 2016

A remake of Sky Force - extremely warmly-received shoot'em up released in 2004. Players take control of futuristic fighters to stop the army of General Mantis trying to conquer the world.

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.

Quantum Replica
Quantum Replica

Action 14 May 2021

Quantum Replica is a cyberpunk stealth game with metroidvania elements developed by a small Colombian studio ON3D. The game is set in a distant future where people live in enormous metropolises and their lives are completely controlled by the government. Our protagonist is an exception of that rule. Not only he doesn’t remember who he actually is and what is he supposed to do, but he is also not registered, making him the most wanted person in the city.

Wild Guns: Reloaded
Wild Guns: Reloaded

Action 20 December 2016

An extensive remake of Wild Guns, a classical action game that was initially released in 1994 for SNES. It was developed by Natsume in cooperation with the creators of the original. The game’s plot combines elements of western with science fiction and cyberpunk and tells the story of two protagonists: a girl named Annie, who wishes to take revenge on the Kid’s gang, and a bounty hunter, Clint, helping her. Mechanics-wise, it is a combination of arcade rail shooter and a third-person action game.

Batman: Arkham Knight - Batgirl: A Matter of Family
Batman: Arkham Knight - Batgirl: A Matter of Family

Action 21 July 2015

The first story DLC for the game Batman: Arkham Knight, developed by WB Games Montreal, the creators of e.g. the first installment in the series. The story takes place before Arkham Asylum. You play as Batgirl, who, together with Robin, sets out to rescue Commissioner Gordon, kidnapped by the Joker. During the game you visit a brand new location of Seagate Amusement Park, built on an oil platform. This is where you fight Joker's mooks and face new main quests and side quests.

Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition
Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition

Action 23 June 2015

An enhanced version of the fourth installment of the popular slasher game series by Capcom, previously released in 2008 for PC and consoles. The game introduces a new protagonist called Nero, a member of the Holy Knights. Having witnessed his fellow Knights being slaughtered by Dante, known from the previous installments, and vows to take revenge on the murderer and learn why he became an enemy of the Order.

Little Devil Inside
Little Devil Inside

Action TBA

Little Devil Inside is an action adventure RPG and the first game developed by Neostream. The game takes place in a world where steampunk, fantasy, and modern times collide. There are humans living there, along with other intelligent races and various monsters. The game features an open world which we explore by using numerous vehicles and ships. They require to be regularly checked and upgraded, but they make our journey much more safer and faster.

Spider-Man: Turf Wars
Spider-Man: Turf Wars

Action 20 November 2018

The third installment in a series of jRPGs developed by Level 5 for Nintendo's 3DS hand-held console. The story is set in an American town of St. Peanutsburg, where the protagonist moves in with his parents. It soon turns out that the place is inhabited by yokai, the friendly creatures from the previous installments, and the main character is the only one who can see them. The protagonist uses his unique ability to benefit the community, making friends among different yokai who can help him.

Friday the 13th: The Game
Friday the 13th: The Game

Action 26 May 2017

Focusing around the asynchronous multiplayer mode, a third-person action game adaptation of the classic horror movie Friday the 13th. Known for the tactical simulation series Breach & Clear, Gun Media studio is the developer of the game. The key figures connected with the film series, such as Sean S. Cunningham, Kane Hodder, Tom Savini, and Harry Manfredini, have had their hand in the production.

Warhammer: The End Times - Vermintide
Warhammer: The End Times - Vermintide

Action 04 October 2016

Set in the Warhammer universe, a co-op multiplayer game developed by Fatshark, the company known for such games as War of the Roses/Vikings and Escape Dead Island. The action takes place in and around Ubersreik – an almost completely destroyed city overrun by rat-men species called the Skaven. Players assemble a team of four daredevils with the objective of breaching through subsequent districts and taking them back from enemies.

City Shrouded in Shadow
City Shrouded in Shadow

Action TBA

Survival action game for PlayStation 4 consoles. In the production we get to know the fate of people who try to survive in a world dominated by powerful and mysterious creatures called Giant Shadows.

Styx: Master of Shadows
Styx: Master of Shadows

Action 07 October 2014

A third-person perspective stealth game in which the player assumes the role of an experienced goblin assassin who is tasked with reaching the Tower of Akenash and stealing a valuable, magic amber. The title was created by Cyanide studios, the creators of many cycling games, the Blood Bowl series and the Of Orcs and Men RPG. The protagonist of the game is Styx, a character known from Of Orcs and Men. The title is an action game focused on sneaking up and silently eliminating enemies.

inFamous: First Light
inFamous: First Light

Action 26 August 2014

A stand-alone expansion to the third installment of inFamous, a popular series that began in 2009, known as one of the famed exclusives for the new generations of PlayStation consoles. First Light, as well as all other titles in the series, was developed by Sucker Punch, a studio known from a series of games starring Sly Cooper, an adventurous raccoon.

Yakuza: Restoration
Yakuza: Restoration

Action 22 February 2014

The sequel to the third-person action game Yakuza: Kenzan, a spin-off from SEGA's popular gangster series. In contrast to the full-fledged parts of the series, the developers take the players on a journey to the past, to feudal Japan, where we learn about the roots of one of the biggest criminal organizations in the world. The authors reach back to the history of their country, focusing on the character of the real hero, Ryoma Sakamoto.

Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Freedom Cry
Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag - Freedom Cry

Action 18 December 2013

A standalone expansion to Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag developed by an in-house Ubisoft studio. Unlike the base game, this time around, the player doesn't assume the role of Edward Kenway, but of his former quartermaster – Adewale, an emancipated black slave who joined the ranks of Assassins.

Alienation
Alienation

Action 26 April 2016

An isometric shooter set in a science-fiction world, developed Housemaruqe, a Finnish studio that specializes in similar productions. The game takes us to a world of future, in which heavy-armored mercenaries take part in fierce fights against hordes of aliens. Player takes the role of one of them, assigned to one of several available classes, each possessing a different set of skills.

Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt

Action 01 June 2021

A new version of the classic FPS with dinosaurs, which was first released in 1998 on personal computers. The new version combines the plot of the original game with modern graphics and technical features that were used in newer ports of the game. The newest edition was developed by a team that consists mostly of the creators of the first version. The action of the game takes place in a distant future.

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

Action 24 September 2019

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.

Blacklight Retribution
Blacklight Retribution

Action 15 November 2013

Blacklight Retribution is a continuation of the 2010 Blacklight tactical shooter: Tango Down. The action of the game has been set in the near future. The player directs the actions of the members of the elite commando unit, and his task is to effectively eliminate the opponents. Developers from Zombie Inc. studio have prepared several variants of multiplayer gameplay.