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

Switch Action Video Games31

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
Rogue Company
Rogue Company

Action 30 September 2020

Rogue Company is a shooter focused on online PvP battles between two teams. The game offers a large selection of characters with unique abilities and a cross-play option.

Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection
Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection

Action 06 December 2019

Package containing two previously published parts of Assassin's Creed series - ACIV: Black Flag and AC: Rogue. The collection contains all the DLC content and offers a number of features specific to the Nintendo Switch console. The French company Ubisoft is responsible for the creation and release of Assassin's Creed: The Rebel Collection.

A Knight's Quest
A Knight's Quest

Action 10 October 2019

Action adventure game with RPG elements in which we play the role of clumsy Rusty trying to save his world from destruction. In A Knight's Quest we travel through picturesque locations, avoid traps and obstacles and face hordes of enemies.

Shing!
Shing!

Action 21 January 2021

A beat'em up in which we play the role of ninja warriors fighting the Yokai monsters. The production offers a flexible combat system and a lot of spectacular action. Polish independent studio Mass Creation is responsible for its creation and release.

Gungrave G.O.R.E: Ultimate Enhanced Edition
Gungrave G.O.R.E: Ultimate Enhanced Edition

Action 04 October 2023

Another installment in a series of dynamic action games with an undead hero in the lead role. In Gungrave G.O.R.E., as a resurrected assassin, we resume our fight against the dangerous drug Seed, which gives us an excuse to kill an army of enemies.

Prodeus
Prodeus

Action 28 October 2022

Prodeus is a dynamic space shooter observed from the first person perspective. The game is inspired by classic retro shooters, which put the emphasis on fun.

Summum Aeterna
Summum Aeterna

Action 14 September 2023

A spin-off and a prequel of the Aeterna series of roguelike action platformers. Summum Aeterna has us playing as the King of Darkness, traversing procedurally generated dangerous worlds while growing stronger.

Anuchard
Anuchard

Action 21 April 2022

An old-school action adventure game with RPG elements. Anuchard has us playing as the chosen one, tasked with restoring the titular realm to glory.

Anomaly Agent
Anomaly Agent

Action 25 January 2024

A 2D action adventure platformer set in a quasi-cyberpunk world. Anomaly Agent stars Agent 70, battling enemies with various weapons and acquiring emotions through dialogue, spending them on various upgrades.

Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm
Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm

Action 2024

The second expansion to Risk of Rain 2, a third-person roguelike action game by Gearbox and Hopoo Games. Seekers of the Storm introduces new survivors, areas and enemies.

Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

Action 27 July 2021

A third-person action game about robotic arena combat. Clone Drone in the Danger Zone supports singleplayer and multiplayer, its central mechanic being dismembering the combatants.

Wild Bastards
Wild Bastards

Action 2024

The second installment in a series of sci-fi first-person shooters with strategy elements. Wild Bastards has us playing as space outlaws seeking to resurrect their fallen comrades before they pass on.

LEGO Fortnite
LEGO Fortnite

Action 07 December 2023

A new mode to Fortnite, set in a world built our of LEGO. LEGO Fortnite is reminiscent of Minecraft, tasking us with surviving, gathering resources, building structures and crafting useful gear.

Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
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.

Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist

Action 2024

A two-dimensional metroidvania platformer. Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a sequel to Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. It features Lilac as the new protagonist and it offers various new gameplay features, including voice overs and difficulty levels changes.

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

Action 2024

A refreshed version of the renowned 3D platformer from 2010, created by Warren Spector (Deus Ex). The most unique feature of Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed is the option to use magical brush and other painting tools to create or remove things from the game's world.

Asterix & Obelix: Slap Them All! 2
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.

Inspector Gadget: MAD Time Party
Inspector Gadget: MAD Time Party

Action 14 September 2023

A TPP action adventure game with party game elements. Inspector Gadget: MAD Time Party has us playing as the titular inspector, tasked with foiling the villainous Dr. Claw while competing against his ancestors. The game supports singleplayer and multiplayer for up to four people.

The Walking Dead: Destinies
The Walking Dead: Destinies

Action 17 November 2023

An action adventure game based on the popular TV series of the same name. The Walking Dead: Destinies adapts the events of the show while letting the players change the canon course of events.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutants Unleashed

Action 2024

An action game based on the movie of the same name. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem stars the titular heroes, defending New York City from an emerging threat.

Slave Zero X
Slave Zero X

Action 11 April 2024

A 2.5D action platformer and a prequel to Slave Zero. Slave Zero X stars Shou, a resistance fighter controlling a mighty biomech, traversing futuristic stages and fighting enemy hordes serving the villainous Khan.

Gargoyles Remastered
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.

From Space
From Space

Action 03 November 2022

A twin-stick shooter, in which we fight off an alien invasion. From Space supports solo play and online co-op.

Hitman: Blood Money Reprisal
Hitman: Blood Money Reprisal

Action 25 January 2024

A new version of Hitman: Blood Money. Hitman: Blood Money Reprisal stars Agent 47, an assassin dispatching targets all around the world. The new version introduces some new mechanics, such as instinct mode and a minimap.