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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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Battlefield 4: Dragon's Teeth
Battlefield 4: Dragon's Teeth

Action 29 July 2014

The fourth expansion for EA DICE's bestselling FPS shooter Battlefield 4. In keeping with tradition, the expansion offers primarily new multiplayer content. The action of the expansion moves us to the crowded streets of cities in the Asia-Pacific region, allowing players to take part in an urban total war on four brand new maps: Lumphini Park, Pearl Market, Propaganda and Sunken Dragon.

Call of Duty: Ghosts - Devastation
Call of Duty: Ghosts - Devastation

Action 08 May 2014

The second of the DLC expansions for Call of Duty: Ghosts, developed by Infinity Ward studio team in 2013. Along with it we traditionally get four new maps for multiplayer. The action takes place in a Mayan temple on top of a mountain (Ruins map), on board of a container ship (Collision) and on a huge mining platform (Behemoth). The fourth map, Unearthed, is a refreshed version of Dome, known from Modern Warfare 3.

Project Nimbus: Code Mirai
Project Nimbus: Code Mirai

Action 10 April 2018

A dynamic science-fiction TPP shooter developed by GameCrafter studio. The game focuses on mech battles. The story of Project Nimbus takes place at the end of 21st century. After a great war that ravaged almost the whole surface of the planet, the remaining humans escaped to the orbit and split into three hostile factions that are constantly fighting each other over resources.

Crying is not Enough
Crying is not Enough

Action TBA

Being a part of the three-season history called “Project Chromopolis,” a third-person perspective adventure game from the survival horror genre. We assume the role of 35-years old Jacob who decides to go on a journey between two parallel worlds in order to wake his wife from a coma.

Battlefield 4: Naval Strike
Battlefield 4: Naval Strike

Action 15 April 2014

Third DLC for Battlefield 4 by EA DICE. In accordance with the title, it focuses on battles fought on the open sea, taking the struggles known from the basic version of the game to an even higher level. We have four brand new maps at our disposal, located on the waters of the South China Sea. The Lost Islands, Battle for Spratly, Wavebreaker, and Operation Mortar allow players to engage in multiplayer competition among the docks, fishing villages, and rocky islets of Asia.

Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence
Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence

Action 28 April 2023

A sequel of the Polish fighting game developed by World Software in 1994. After more than two decades, the creators have decided to work on a continuation. You assume the role of Franko from the original title, who was washing dishes in Great Britain for years. Finally, he makes up his mind and goes back to his hometown in Poland. The hero’s turbulent past got him into new trouble, which assault him already on his way home.

Not a Hero
Not a Hero

Action 02 February 2016

An old school 2D shooter developed by independent studio Roll7, the creators of OlliOlli. In the game, the player assumes the role of a gunman who offers his services to an unorthodox local mayor candidate, the anthropomorphic bunny BunnyLord. The player is tasked with creating a team of tough guys who will clear the city of criminals, one district at a time. During the missions the player assumes the role of various members of the team and completes various tasks received from the BunnyLord.

Metro Redux
Metro Redux

Action 26 August 2014

A special remastered edition of the two popular first-person shooters: Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light, developed primarily with 8th-generation consoles in mind. The story of the Metro series revolves around a youngster named Artem and presents a post-apocalyptic vision of the world in which the humanity fights for survival after a nuclear apocalypse. The action of Metro 2033 takes place in the tunnels of the Moscow subway that now shelters the survivors from dangerous mutants.

Don't Starve: Reign of Giants
Don't Starve: Reign of Giants

Action 22 July 2014

The first of several official add-ons to the highly-original sandbox action game Don’t Starve, created by the Canadian Klei Entertainment studio. Reign of Giants introduces many novelties, beginning with completely new biomes, filled with previously unseen creatures (the eponymous Giants), and numerous collectibles that might be as helpful as dangerous. Aside from that, two new seasons have been implemented: autumn and spring, which complement a full year cycle with all of its consequences (e.g.

Outcast: Second Contact
Outcast: Second Contact

Action 14 November 2017

A refreshed version of a third-person perspective action-adventure game from 1999. The remake was prepared by Appeal – a reincarnation of the studio responsible for the original version. Outcast: Second Contact takes place in a science-fiction world, inspired by Stargate – a popular fictional universe, depicted in a number of movies and TV series.

Just Survive
Just Survive

Action canceled

An MMO game referred to as a "survival sandbox" by its creators, Daybreak Game Company. H1Z1 takes place in an alternate world, 15 years after the discovery of the titular virus that caused a world-wide zombie epidemic. The few survivors fight for their lives, struggling against zombies, wild animals, and other surviving factions. During the game, players get the chance to build a shelter or even entire cities somewhere in the United States.

Blue Estate
Blue Estate

Action 22 September 2014

FPS rail-shooter type, inspired by a comic book entitled Blue Estate, written by Viktor Kalvachev. The game was created by French studio HeSaw. The production is distinguished by a specific humour abounding in various kinds of absurdities. The player takes turns into the son of a mafia boss, who tries to bounce the abducted stripper, and into a mercenary trying to stop the raging war of gangs. You can play on your own or in a two-person cooperation mode.

Orcs Must Die! Unchained
Orcs Must Die! Unchained

Action 18 July 2017

A spin-off to the humorous series of action strategy games that focus on fighting Orcs. This time the developers from Robot Entertainment mixed in even more genres by adding MOBA and card games elements. The game focuses on multiplayer and uses a free to play distribution model with microtransactions. Two factions face each other in the game – the Human Order that was rebuilt after the events shown in the second game and the Unchained, faction that consists of various monsters.

Grave
Grave

Action canceled

The debut production of Broken Window. It is a sandbox arcade action game with survival elements. The action of Grave takes place in grim and slightly surreal wastelands that are desolate and relatively safe during the day. At night, however, various kinds of disgusting monsters come out to hunt for the player character.

Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD
Oddworld: Stranger's Wrath HD

Action 11 February 2022

Refreshed edition of the fourth part of the popular Oddworld series, in which as the title stranger we deal with chasing carnivores, rogue after the immersed in lawless universe of the game. HD Edition is primarily about improved high-definition graphics, remodeled characters and locations, as well as improved sound and three levels of gameplay difficulty.

McDroid
McDroid

Action 01 March 2016

A crazy tower defence game combining RTS strategy mechanics with arcade shooting. Like the title battle robot, which reaches an unknown planet M., we have to defend our base against the invasion of mutated worms. The game is characterized by a fabulously colorful, made in cel-shading technology graphics, reminiscent of the Borderlands series.

Samurai Gunn
Samurai Gunn

Action canceled

Samurai Gunn is a fast action multiplayer game, in which reflexes and skillfully inflicting deadly blows on other samurai. The title is characterized by considerable brutality and archaic visual setting.

Lily Bergamo
Lily Bergamo

Action canceled

Lily Bergamo is a dynamic action game with elements of hack'n'slash, produced by the Japanese studio Grasshopper Manufacture. The plot was set in the near future, showing the adventures of Tae Ioroi, who is fluent in the use of white weapons. The game is designed for PlayStation 4, but has cross-platform features that also allow you to play with your smartphone.

Volume
Volume

Action 18 August 2015

A stealth action game played from an isometric view, created by Mike Bithell - an independent gamemaker known mainly for the original platformer game Thomas Was Alone. This time, the player assumes the role of a criminal and their goal is to make it through subsequent levels without raising alarm. The protagonist has to avoid watchful guards and traps, not to mention getting caught on cameras.

Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne

Action 05 December 2015

A roguelike post-apocalyptic 2D shooter developed by Vlambeer, an independent Dutch studio. The plot of Nuclear Throne was inspired by science-fiction movies from the 60s and 70s and tells a story of mutants fighting to seize control over a post-nuclear wasteland. In the game, we assume the role of a mutant of selected race and traverse irradiated locations, eliminating waves of incoming enemies.

Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

Action 22 February 2014

Self-contained extension for Dynasty Warriors 8. Produced by Omega Force studio, the addition introduces two new heroes, changes in Commander Mode, as well as a system of online rankings. Apart from novelties, the production also has the whole content of the basic version of the game.

Twisted Metal 2: World Tour
Twisted Metal 2: World Tour

Action 18 July 2023

Twisted Metal 2 is part of a cult series that debuted on the PlayStation in 1995. The game is a car shooting game in which we play as one of the tournament participants, competing to death and life against other opponents.

Strider
Strider

Action 18 February 2014

A metroidvania game from Capcom's popular series. The game, developed by Double Helix Games, is set in a grim future where Earth is ruled by a cruel dictator – Grandmaster Meio. As Hiryu, a young warrior who achieved "Super A" rank as the youngest member of the titular organization, we must put an end to Meio's rule and kill him. Even though Strider is implemented in fully 3D visuals we observe the game from a side-view perspective.

Oniken: Unstoppable Edition
Oniken: Unstoppable Edition

Action 24 March 2020

An old-school two-dimensional platformer, a tribute to the era of 8-bit computers and the first game consoles. The game, reminiscent of classic Ninja Gaiden titles, boils down to passing a series of dangerous stages and defeating the ominous Oniken armada, oppressing the remnants of humanity on Earth.