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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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Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers
Squad 51 vs. the Flying Saucers

Action 16 March 2023

A 2.5D shooter with a unique graphic design stylized on black-and-white science fiction films from the 1950s. During the game we play as a pilot of an airplane fighting with aliens.

PixARK
PixARK

Action 31 May 2019

PixARK is a sandbox game inspired by ARK: Survival Evolved. The game lets the player explore a fantastic park, made entirely out of voxels. The park is inhabited by many magical animals and dinosaurs, that can be tamed by the player.

Rogue Aces
Rogue Aces

Action 12 April 2018

A mix of a dynamic shoot’em up and a roguelike, in which we assume the role of a fighter pilot fighting on procedurally-generated battlefields inspired by World War II locations. As the game progresses, we can upgrade our plane, increasing its battle potential and enabling us to face more and more difficult opponents.

Devious Dungeon
Devious Dungeon

Action 30 March 2018

A platform action game, in which we play the role of a knight traversing catacombs and eliminating monsters that are standing in his way. The gameplay in Devious Dungeon is enriched by RPG elements - during his voyages the hero does not only gain new equipment, but also reaches consecutive experience levels, so that over time he can face more and more demanding challenges.

Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered

Action 02 July 2019

A remastered edition of Red Faction: Guerilla developed by THQ Nordic. In comparison to the original, the game features improved visuals, higher resolution, as well as more detailed textures, shadows, and lighting.

Slime-san
Slime-san

Action 03 August 2017

A platform game whose main protagonist is the title Mucus; the protagonist has been swallowed by a giant worm and now has to fight for life, trying to find a way out of this deadly trap. Slime-san made his debut on personal computers and then hit the consoles, along with two extras: Blackbird's Kraken and Sheeple's Sequel.

Gift of Parthax
Gift of Parthax

Action canceled

A 2D arcade game, in which you play as a mage trying to save his friend. To succeed, you need to develop your abilities by fighting many enemies in an arena.

Realm Royale
Realm Royale

Action 20 June 2019

Realm Royale is a multiplayer action game that takes an unusual approach to the battle royale genre. The game uses a free-to-play distribution model. More than twenty groups of four people are competing in matches that last until only one group remains alive. The game strongly emphasizes crafting.

Monkey King: Master of the Clouds
Monkey King: Master of the Clouds

Action 06 September 2018

A remastered version of a shoot 'em up, which debuted in 1989 on arcade machines. We play as Mike Chen, who travels on a flying cloud and confronts enemies inspired by Chinese myths. The title allows you to play alone as well as in the company of the other player.

Iro Hero
Iro Hero

Action 07 June 2018

A shoot'em up the game, in which the players assume the role of the titular Iro - an airship pilot trying to put an end to using humans as batteries by the greedy corporations. During the game, one completes nine diverse arenas, fights encountered opponents and has to avoid deadly obstacles such as energy barriers.

My Friend Pedro
My Friend Pedro

Action 20 June 2019

Platform action game, in which we play as a dancing hero, with gracefulness eliminating opponents standing in his way. While playing My Friend Pedro, we travel through industrial locations and kill enemies, making use of both firearms (with a pair of pistols at the forefront) and environmental elements.

Overwhelm
Overwhelm

Action 04 April 2019

A dynamic two-dimensional action game that combines traits of a platform game and a horror game. The players assume the role of a lone soldier who uses guns to defeat five bosses and dozens of lesser enemies.

ARK: Extinction
ARK: Extinction

Action 11 April 2023

Extinction is the third big expansion to ARK: Survival, which is a survival game focused on online gameplay. DLC takes us to Earth, where we can explore the ruins of human civilization and fight gigantic beasts known as Titans. There were also new species of dinosaurs and previously inaccessible objects.

Killer Queen Black
Killer Queen Black

Action 11 October 2019

Unusual, two-dimensional platform game in which players compete with each other for blueberries available on the map. Killer Queen Black is a conversion of the 2013 Killer Queen slot machine, prepared by the Liquid Bit studio.

Omega Strike
Omega Strike

Action 24 December 2018

Two-dimensional action adventure game, belonging to the sub-genre of metroidvania. At Omega Strike we have several characters to choose from and we travel through a vast open world. An independent Woblyware studio is responsible for creating the game.

Shikhondo: Soul Eater
Shikhondo: Soul Eater

Action 30 August 2018

Korean shoot'em up referring directly to the native style, beliefs and folklore. In the game we play a girlfriend or Grim Reaper, whose task is to chase demons who escaped from the limbo.

Fimbul
Fimbul

Action 28 February 2019

A story of an elderly berserk who is looking for an artifact that can stop the end of the world. Fimbul is a representative of the action adventure genre and allows you to observe the events taking place on the screen in isometric projection.

Redout: Space Assault
Redout: Space Assault

Action 22 January 2021

Redout: Space Assault is a space shooter in which the player sits in the cockpit of a fighter protecting the Earth's colonization fleet. The game offers dynamic clashes among the stars, a purely arcade flight model and a large variety of missions. In addition to solo mode, there are also extensive multiplayer options available.

Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax
Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax

Action 29 November 2018

A dynamic shoot up where we sit at the helm of one of the five futuristic mosses, bringing order to the galaxy. Stardust Galaxy Warriors: Stellar Climax allows you to play alone as well as multiplayer games in the company of up to three players.

Dead or School
Dead or School

Action 13 March 2020

An action game with RPG elements, whose action takes place in Tokyo controlled by hordes of monsters and living corpses; playing as Hisako, we travel through the capital of Japan and fight countless adversaries. As we progress, we acquire more and more powerful equipment and new skills, so that we can face more and more threats.

Hungry Shark World
Hungry Shark World

Action 17 July 2018

An action game in which as a shark we try to be at the top of the food chain. Hungry Shark World gameplay is about eating or eliminating everything that stands in our way; from marine animals, through humans, to submarines.

Polygod
Polygod

Action 17 August 2018

An FPS focusing around godly trials in the form of brutal fights on the arena. Compared to other shooters, Polygod stands out with its procedurally generated levels, permanent death, and unique surrealistic visuals.

Devil's Hunt
Devil's Hunt

Action canceled

An action game with RPG elements, in which we play the role of a hellish executioner, landing in the very middle of the war waged by angels and demons. In Devil's Hunt, created by the Polish studio Layopi Games, we mainly deal with fighting and solving environmental riddles.

Flat Heroes
Flat Heroes

Action 02 August 2018

A platform action game, in which you play as the eponymous flat heroes and have to complete over 300 levels. Apart from the campaign mode, the game also features special challenges, as well as a multiplayer mode for up to 3 players.