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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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Severed
Severed

Action 20 September 2016

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.

Gunscape
Gunscape

Action canceled

A game which combines first-person online shooter mechanics with elements of sandbox games such as Minecraft. It was developed by the independent studio, Blowfish. The game features unique, pixel art visuals and a single player story campaign which can be completed either by sticking to the storyline or re-shaping it by taking different actions.

Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Darksiders Warmastered Edition

Action 07 April 2017

A refreshed edition of Darksiders – an action-adventure game from 2010, prepared mainly with eight generation consoles in mind (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One). We assume the role of War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. As a result of a conspiracy, he initiates the end of the world prematurely, for which he is punished by being stripped of most of his powers and exiled to Earth.

Bombing Bastards
Bombing Bastards

Action 03 July 2014

Bombing Busters is an action game developed for PlayStation 4 in the style of the Bomberman cycle. The game takes place on maps in the form of labyrinths, and our task is to kill enemies with bombs. The production allows you to play solo as well as multiplayer mode over the Internet.

Ghost Blade HD
Ghost Blade HD

Action 28 February 2017

Ghost Blade HD is a shoot'em up game developed by indie devs from Hucast Games. We take on the role of the Earth Defense Force's best pilot whose job is to defeat Shira, a rogue A.I. that was installed on an abandoned space station located on the outer rim of the Solar System. In Ghost Blade HD we control one of the three superbly armed combat space ships. Gameplay focuses on eliminating hordes of enemies and gigantic bosses.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Master Trials
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Master Trials

Action 30 June 2017

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Master Trials is the first expansion for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that was developed by Nintendo. It is a typical game expansion that does not introduce any major changes to gameplay mechanics. Nintendo focused on adding new content to the game and, by doing so, expanding our adventures in Hyrule. The biggest introduction that comes with the expansion is the new adventure called Trials of the Sword.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Champions' Ballad
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Champions' Ballad

Action 08 December 2017

The second expansion for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This time, the players get a chance to meet the four titular Hyrule Champions. Apart from the new storyline, this add-on introduces another dungeon as well as a new weapon and pieces of gear for both Link and his mount. Another novelty in this DLC is the new means of transport, namely the Master Cycle Zero motorcycle.

Aperion Cyberstorm
Aperion Cyberstorm

Action 08 February 2018

Aperion Cyberstorm is a 2D twin-stick bullet hell shooter. The player takes control of a flying ship and destroys enemies. What really matters during the game are quick reflexes, as battles are extremely fast-paced and intense. The title is designed for both single and online players.

Cube Life: Pixel Action Heroes
Cube Life: Pixel Action Heroes

Action 30 March 2017

Shooting, in which we take control over parodies of heroes known from action films and take part in multiplayer battles or we face hordes of zombies on our own. Pixel Action Heroes can be associated with the famous Minecraft thanks to its voxel-based graphics and destructible arenas.

FullBlast
FullBlast

Action 27 August 2015

A classic shoot 'em up game. In FullBlast we control a fighter fighting against the forces of aliens who invaded our planet. The game offers a cooperative mode for two people and 12 randomly generated levels with seven bosses to beat.

Wooden Sen'SeY
Wooden Sen'SeY

Action 24 July 2014

A platformer set in a fantastic and slightly steampunk version of the Japanese Middle Ages. The graphic has 3D graphics, but we move in two dimensions. The authors placed great emphasis on the combat system. It allows you to lead many different attacks and use axes, shurikens and hook-ended chains, among others.

Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts
Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts

Action 26 March 2014

The next installment of a rich series of dynamic hunting games using the official license of the American chain of stores with hunting equipment - Cabela's. In Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts we play the role of a hunter and hunt for wild animals from North America.

A.N.N.E
A.N.N.E

Action canceled

Combination of two-dimensional shoot' em up game and platformer with RPG elements. During the game we play the role of a small robot and explore the vast open world of science fiction, gaining experience and new equipment. The whole was maintained in the style of 8-bit and 16-bit console productions.

Don't Starve: Giant Edition
Don't Starve: Giant Edition

Action 28 May 2015

Don't Starve is an action adventure game with elements of cRPG and strategy, for which Klei Entertainment studio is responsible. The game contains both the basic version of the game and its extension. In addition, the developers introduced a number of improvements to the interface, adapting it to cooperation with PS Vita.

Shutshimi
Shutshimi

Action 04 February 2016

A light-hearted arcade game developed by Neon Deity Games which draws from classic side-scrolling shooters. In Shutshimi, player assumes the role of an unusual goldfish that ventures into the deepest parts of the ocean in order to face the dangers which threaten the safety of the marine kingdom. Regrettably, the main hero – as every fish – has a problem with long-term memory, and remembers only last ten seconds.

Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations
Adventure Time: Finn and Jake Investigations

Action 20 October 2015

A video game based on Adventure Time, a popular animated TV show that aired on Cartoon Network, and developed by Vicious Cycle - the studio responsible for Madagascar 3: The Video Game and Ben 10 Omniverse. In the game, you follow the adventures of a boy named Finn and his magical dog Jake, who is able to freely change his shape and size at will.

Splatoon
Splatoon

Action 29 May 2015

A colorful arcade game realized in the convention of a shooter with a view from the third person perspective. The game is conducted in two teams of four, whose task is to eliminate the opponents and paint with their color the largest possible area of the map on which the match takes place.

Warlocks vs Shadows
Warlocks vs Shadows

Action canceled

A two-dimensional action game developed by the independent studio One More Level. The player is taken to a dark fantasy land called the Shadow World and traverses it as one of ten available warlocks. The characters have at least four unique abilities and acquire new, increasingly powerful weapons and magical equipment in the course of the game.

Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Rodea: The Sky Soldier

Action 02 April 2015

A 3D action game by the famous Japanese developer Yuji Naki, the creator of Sonic the Hedgehog, one of the most popular video game characters in history. Released for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS, Rodea: The Sky Soldier takes place in the fantasy land of Garuda. A girl called Ion accidentally wakes up a mechanical warrior named Rodea, asleep since 1000 years before. The warrior comes back to life, but his memory is lost, and his right arm is damaged.

Lost Reavers
Lost Reavers

Action 02 December 2015

A free-to-play action game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, which combines the features of a classic shooter with dynamic hack 'n' slash action. The game, previously known as Project Treasure, focuses on cooperation mode, in which the players assume the roles of four different characters with individual fighting styles and abilities.

Xeodrifter
Xeodrifter

Action 30 July 2015

A typical example of a metroidvania game. It was developed by an independent American studio Renegate Kid. The player assumes the role of a lone astronaut who is tasked with exploring the surface of four dangerous planets. Although the player can visit each planet from the beginning of the game (by using a spaceship), it is quickly revealed that, in order to reach hardly accessible places, they must first obtain various upgrades.

Monkey Pirates
Monkey Pirates

Action 19 June 2014

A chaotic action game focused on pirate ship duels, played in the local multiplayer mode. The game can take place in one of several typical game modes, and its main goal is to sink enemy ships, using manual skills, environmental elements and a whole host of power-ups and upgrades that are installed on our ships.

Toto Temple Deluxe
Toto Temple Deluxe

Action 01 October 2015

A wacky platformer game created specifically to deliver a multiplayer experience. The game was created by Juicy Beast - an independent Canadian developer popular mainly for the arcade title Knightmare Tower. In Toto Temple Deluxe, the players struggle to take a goat from one another and keep it on one's head for as long as possible; as for the goat itself, the animal lays eggs.

Axiom Verge
Axiom Verge

Action 01 September 2016

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.