2DReleased PS4 Action Video Games
Video Games Encyclopedia by Gamepressure.com
A list of Released Action 2D video games for PS4 sorted by release date.
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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Lunar Lander Beyond
Action 23 April 2024
A 2D action game focusing on space exploration and maintaining the crew's sanity. Lunar Lander Beyond was developed by Dreams Uncorporated, a studio owned by Atari - the same company responsible for the first Lunar Lander from 1979.
OTXO
Action 28 March 2024
A brutal and very dynamic shooter with roguelike elements. OTXO was inspired by the Hotline Miami and its top-down view. The game has play a character who ends up inside a mansion filled with various enemies. We use a diverse arsenal and skills to kill them and survive.
Juicy Realm
Action 15 March 2024
A twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements. In Juicy Realm, the players assume the roles of scientists exploring the kingdom of intelligent and very dangerous plants. One can do it alone or in a company through a local co-op mode.
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
Action 13 March 2024
The second installment in a series of interactive documents dedicated to legendary figures of the gaming industry. Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story lets us look behind the scenes of Llamasoft's most important works and play through 42 games from their portfolio.
Ultros
Action 13 February 2024
An action platformer metroidvania. Ultros tells the story of Ouji traversing a cosmic Sarcophagus, searching for a way out, fighting enemies, learning about the place and its inhabitants.
Brotato
Action 30 January 2024
Inspired by the bestselling Vampire Survivors, an action game with RPG, roguelike and bullet hell shooter elements. The main protagonist of Brotato is a potato who, while waiting to be rescued, has to face successive waves of enemies.
Touhou Luna Nights
Action 25 January 2024
A two-dimensional platform action game in which we control Sakuya Izayoi, a heroine known from the Touhou Project series. The production has a dynamic gameplay and manga graphics in the style of pixel art. The independent studio Team Ladybug is responsible for its creation.
Have a Nice Death
Action 05 December 2023
Action platform game with roguelike elements. In Have a Nice Death we play the role of Death and wander through sections of Death Inc. eliminating hordes of enemies and facing powerful bosses.
Laika: Aged Through Blood
Action 05 December 2023
A post-apocalyptic metroidvania. Laika: Aged Through Blood is set in an atmospheric world traversable on a motorcycle, as the player fights enemies, completes quests and overcomes obstacles.
Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection
Action 22 November 2023
A compilation of Jurassic Park games from 1993-1995. Jurassic Park Classic Games Collection includes Jurassic Park and Jurassic Park 2: The Chaos Continues; the latter both in its SNES and Game Boy versions.
The Last Faith
Action 15 November 2023
An action platformer metroidvania. The Last Faith stars Eric, traversing a dangerous gothic city, trying to learn the truth about an ancient prophecy and the corruption consuming the land.
Astral Ascent
Action 14 November 2023
A roguelike action platformer. Astral Ascent tasks us with escaping an astral prison by defeating its guardians, the Zodiacs. The game supports singleplayer and local co-op.
Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! 2
Action 13 November 2023
The second installment in a series of side-scrolling brawlers starring Asterix and Obelix. This time, the heroes set off to the city of Lutecia to save an innocent man framed for a serious crime.
Super Double Dragon
Action 09 November 2023
The fourth installment of the iconic beat'em up series, Double Dragon. Super Double Dragon stars Billy and Jimmy, facing off against the Shadow Warriors gang.
Double Dragon Advance
Action 09 November 2023
To the renewed version of the "pre-glacier" game there were a few elements in the form of improved graphics, more capacious sounds and new locations.
Ebenezer and The Invisible World
Action 03 November 2023
An action platformer metroidvania. Ebenezer and The Invisible World is based off A Christmas Carol, starring Ebenezer Scrooge, on a journey to save London from the clutches of the evil Caspar Malthus.
Blasphemous II
Action 02 November 2023
The sequel to a 2019 soulslike action platformer. Blasphemous II retains its predecessor's pixel art and enemy design inspired by medieval Christianity.
Phantom Blade: Executioners
Action 02 November 2023
A combination of an action platformer and an RPG, as well as a prequel to Phantom Blade Zero. The main protagonist of Phantom Blade: Executioners is Soul, traversing a dark fantasy world, completing assignments for an organization training elite assassins.
Warm Snow
Action 20 October 2023
Action game with roguelike elements. In Warm Snow we find ourselves in a fantastic land inspired by the Far East and we play the role of a warrior who faces hordes of monsters trying to restore order in the land.
Gargoyles Remastered
Action 19 October 2023
The remastered version of a 1995 action platformer. Gargoyles Remastered has us playing as Goliath, a gargoyle on a quest to destroy a corrupted amulet, the Eye of Odin. The game features refreshed visuals, audio and new functionality.
River City: Rival Showdown
Action 12 October 2023
A new installment in the Kunio-kun series of classic beat ’em up games developed by Arc System Works. Once again, the player assumes the role of Kunio. He is tasked with finding Riki's missing girlfriend and solving the mystery related to the thugs that attacked him. While playing River City: Rival Showdown, the player is constantly moving to the right and fighting legions of enemies. In the battles the player uses fists, legs and acquired weapons to attack the enemies.
Farworld Pioneers
Action 10 October 2023
Platform action game with survival elements. In Farworld Pioneers, we play as an astronaut who must do everything to survive on an alien planet, as well as find other survivors and together with them build a large, prosperous colony from scratch.
The Crackpet Show
Action 27 September 2023
Bullet hell shooter with roguelike elements. In The Crackpet Show we play as mutated animals taking part in a bloody tournament. Game allows to play solo or in cooperative mode.
There Is No Light
Action 27 September 2023
A post-apocalyptic action game that takes us to a world controlled by demons. In There Is No Light, we play the role of a daredevil who decides to leave his safe haven to face the creatures kidnapping newborn children.