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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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Space Cows
Space Cows

Action 05 September 2019

An absurdly humorous side-scroll shooter in which a gamer playing the hero named Best Regards has the task of saving his favourite cow, Betsy. In Space Cows we travel through a space station and face a host of mutants.

Odallus: The Dark Call
Odallus: The Dark Call

Action 08 February 2019

Metroidvania type game, in which we play the role of Haggis - a warrior trying to tear his son out of the claws of dark forces. While playing in Odallus: The Dark Call, we travel through extended levels and face adversaries, gradually increasing the combat potential of the protagonist.

Blazing Chrome
Blazing Chrome

Action 11 July 2019

A classic shoot'em up, in which we find ourselves in a world dominated by machines. As a revolutionary Mavra or a rebellious Doyle robot, we travel through various stages and face hordes of adversaries. At Blazing Chrome, you can play alone or in a two-person cooperation.

Treadnauts
Treadnauts

Action 17 August 2018

Shooter and arcade game hybrid, in which we sit at the helm of tanks and take part in duels fought in small arenas. Although Treadnauts has been developed primarily for multiplayer fun, there are special challenges for a single player and the possibility of skirmishes with boots.

Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX
Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX

Action 25 January 2019

A shooter belonging to the sub-genre of the so-called rail-shooters, in which we play the characters known from various fairy tales and legends. Zombie Panic in Wonderland DX is a conversion of the game from the Nintendo Wii console. The Japanese developer Akaoni Studio is responsible for its creation.

Unworthy
Unworthy

Action 29 January 2019

Metroidvania, in which we play the role of a dead warrior who travels through the gloomy land. The game in Unworthy is primarily about exploring gloomy places and fighting with the masks that live there.

No Straight Roads
No Straight Roads

Action 15 September 2020

Third person action game, telling the story of an underground rock band fighting against a powerful publishing corporation. Music plays a huge role in this production - thanks to it we can predict the attacks of enemies and change the game environment. The title was developed by Metronomik studio.

Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack
Azure Striker Gunvolt: Striker Pack

Action 31 August 2017

A package of two arcade games known mainly from the Nintendo 3DS console. Both productions are characterized by a dynamic, spectacular combat system. The Japanese studio Inti Creates (the creator of the Mega Man Zero series) is responsible for creating these titles and compilations.

Windscape
Windscape

Action 27 March 2019

FPP action adventure fantasy game with an open world and many elements typical of the RPG genre. The production is also characterized by a colorful graphic design. The title was developed by Magic Sandbox studio, and its release is the responsibility of Headup Games.

Aftercharge
Aftercharge

Action canceled

Aftercharge is an FPS game focusing on multiplayer 3-vs-3 matches. Half of the players take on the roles of robots, while the other half are soldiers. Their task is to destroy or protect given targets.

Pool Panic
Pool Panic

Action 19 July 2018

Pool Panic is a funny action adventure game, in which players take on the role of... a conscious billiard ball, living in a world where everything is somehow connected with this sport. Rekim studio is responsible for creating the title.

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.