Games Encyclopedia Top Games PC PS5 XSX PS4 PS3 Xbox One Xbox 360 Switch Android iOS Rankings Images Companies

Switch Action Video Games21

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

Browse genres/themes ?

Browse the Encyclopedia by genre and tags. Each game has one main genre: Action, Fighting, Puzzle, Adventure, RPG, Sports, Strategy, Simulation, Party, Racing, Arcade. You can search multiple tags and filter games by platforms, scores, or release dates.

Filters:

action games
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition
Hyrule Warriors: Definitive Edition

Action 18 May 2018

Three-dimensional spin-off of The Legend of Zelda series, using the gameplay model known from the Dynasty Warriors series. Players embody the heroes of a hit cycle and fight dozens of enemies through large and open locations.

Chasm: the Rift
Chasm: the Rift

Action 18 May 2023

Chasm: The Rift is one of many clones already written in the history of Quake's FPS games, introducing some interesting elements to the standards used by the precursor. As a soldier summoned to help mankind, you will face many opponents in several places on earth's globe.

Earth Defense Force 2017
Earth Defense Force 2017

Action 14 October 2021

In the game we play the role of a soldier defending the Earth against an invasion from space. Armed to the teeth with the latest technology, we set off to murder successive hostile aliens from another planet.

Alien Hominid HD
Alien Hominid HD

Action 01 November 2023

The story of Alien Hominid is extremely simple. We play the role of a small yellow alien of the unknown sex, whose ship is shot down by FBI agents. The poor alien, who wants to return home, has to recover his machine. On the way of the yellow alien, there are many enemies who are dealt with by means of a laser gun and grenades.

Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry

Action 25 June 2019

Developed by an internal development studio of Capcom, a third-person perspective action game emphasizing its dynamic, very spectacular combat system. Originally, the game was intended to be another installment in the Resident Evil franchise. The plot of Devil May Cry is set in a modern setting on the fictional Mallet Island.

Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX

Action 06 June 2023

The third part of a very popular futuristic shooting game, started on slot machines. We sit at the helm of the title fighter, eliminating the enemy units we meet on the way. The producer has prepared a total of seven levels, played in different corners of the universe.

Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue
Ty the Tasmanian Tiger 2: Bush Rescue

Action 31 March 2021

Three-dimensional platforming game in which players play the title Tiger of Tasmania. Their task is to confront the sinister Cass trying to take control of the planet - in order to do so they create an army of reptiles. The game is based on the exploration of extensive maps and the fight against encountered opponents - however, the game is diversified by uncomplicated riddles and arcade sections.

Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse

Action 16 March 2021

In Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse we have the opportunity to look at the problem of zombies on the other hand and using a wide range of possibilities, fight against people. The game is the work of Wideload Games, a company founded by Alexander Seropian, the former creator of the power of Bungie Software.

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
Raiden IV x MIKADO remix

Action 06 May 2021

Shoot'em up, where we sit at the helm of a futuristic fighter and eliminate hordes of enemies, making use of an extensive arsenal. Originally Raiden IV made his debut on arcade machines, and later also appeared on home entertainment devices.

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle

Action 28 October 2020

No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle is a continuation of the action game released in the first quarter of 2008, showing the butal fight from a third person perspective.

Monaco: Complete Edition
Monaco: Complete Edition

Action 21 October 2019

Monaco is an independent action game, in which players have the opportunity to play as thieves robbing valuables. Creators from Pocketwatch Games emphasize that Monaco was inspired by Pacman and the film Ocean's Eleven. The task of players is to avoid traps, obstacles and guards, reach the defended treasure, take it away and escape from the place of the theft.

Akai Katana Shin
Akai Katana Shin

Action 15 December 2022

Another demanding shooter created by Japanese studio Cave. The Shin version is enriched with new modes and improved audio-visual rendering by converting the title from slot machines, which was released in 2010.

Axiom Verge
Axiom Verge

Action 05 October 2017

An indie game by an experienced developer, who has worked on such productions as End of Nations, Tiger Woods, and NFL Street. In Axiom Verge you play as a man called Trace, who dies and is reborn in a fantasy world, where futuristic and archaic technologies blend. Trace quickly asserts that the new environment and the beings inhabiting it are trying to kill him. The protagonist explores locations filled with traps and enemies as he runs, jumps, and shoots with a gun.

Saints Row: The Third
Saints Row: The Third

Action 10 May 2019

The third installment in the series of action games developed by THQ, combining mechanics known from the Grand Theft Auto franchise with absurd sense of humor. The main protagonist is the same character as in the previous Saints Row games. Together with a group of gangsters he tries to preserve the position of the Saints gang. However, a completely new force is trying to take over Steelport – an international syndicate, called Dawn, that specializes in extortion and racketeering.

Ikaruga
Ikaruga

Action 29 May 2018

Re-edition of the popular shumpa. We sit at the controls of a futuristically designed fighter, eliminating enemy units appearing on the screen. We play alone or work with a second player in cooperation.

Enclave
Enclave

Action 29 June 2023

Action game with RPG elements in fantasy reality, played from TPP or FPP view. The world of the game has divided into the land of good and evil - we have to take one side. The campaign consists of more than 20 levels full of different monsters. Climatic locations and a rich arsenal diversify the gameplay.

Doom (1993)
Doom (1993)

Action 26 July 2019

A first-person shooter set in a science fiction realm, created by id Software studio, previously known mainly for the arcade series Commander Keen and the groundbreaking Wolfenstein 3D. Action of Doom takes place in the near future, and players play the part of a cosmic Marine who, for insubordination, is sent to UAC corporation's secret research facility on Mars.

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.

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Action 29 June 2023

An unusual spin-off to the legendary Tomb Raider series. The game was developed by Crystal Dynamics - the creators of the franchise's latest installments. The game follows the adventures of a beautiful female archeologist and her friend - a Mayan warrior by the name of Totec. The characters set out for a journey, searching for a mysterious artifact known as Mirror of Smoke, which is to be used against the evil Xolotl, who has gained the power to control other spirits.

Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare
Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare

Action 17 August 2023

Released in retail distribution, Red Dead Redemption: Undead Nightmare is a standalone bundle of expansion packs to a best-selling action game Red Dead Redemption. As the title suggests, it combines the distinctive Western setting with the evergreen theme of zombie apocalypse. As the protagonist of the base game, John Marston, you travel across the Wild West in search of the cure for a fast-spreading zombie infestation. The story campaign offers a series of new missions and varied side quests.

Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn
Shaq Fu: A Legend Reborn

Action 05 June 2018

A reboot of a classic 1994 fighting game whose main protagonist is a former NBA player, Shaquille O'Neal. The new version was created by Big Deez Productions and contrary to the original game (which had as many supporters as it had opponents back in the 90s), Shaq-Fu: A Legend Reborn is a modern-day fighting game, which combines elements of such classics as Streets of Rage or Street Fighter with features of 3D action games, such as Devil May Cry.

Severed
Severed

Action 05 August 2017

A brutal, dynamic action game set in a fantasy world. It was developed by DrinkBox - a studio popular for such games as Mutant Blobs Attack or Guacamelee. The player assumes the role of a female warrior who realizes that she has lost her left arm. Traversing a land full of magic, fantasy civilizations and ancient ruins, the protagonist tries to discover the truth behind the mutilation.

Mother Russia Bleeds
Mother Russia Bleeds

Action 15 November 2018

A brutal beat'em up game offering old-school, pixel-art visuals and paying a tribute to the classics of the genre. The game is set in the former Soviet Union in the 80s. The protagonist of the game is a former boxer, now a wrongly convicted drug addict. Having escaped the prison, he embarks on a bloody quest for vengeance. The protagonist traverses subsequent locations and eliminates the enemies he encounters with his fists or various items.

Metro: Last Light Redux
Metro: Last Light Redux

Action 28 February 2020

A remastered edition of Metro: Last Light, a first-person shooter with survival horror elements, developed primarily with 8th-generation consoles in mind. The action takes place in the grim universe created by Dmitry Glukhovsky, adapted by 4A Games for the purposes of the game. The sequel to Metro 2033 continues the themes of the original game, while the protagonist abandons the subway tunnels to travel to the surface to stop a conflict between the surviving remains of humanity.