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Video Games Encyclopedia by Gamepressure.com
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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Dead Cells
Action 07 August 2018
An action game with roguelike and metroidvania elements by indie French studio Motion Twin. During the game, you explore a grim castle, whose elements (such as chambers, cloisters, and sewers) are procedurally generated. Given the permadeath system, it means that each new gameplay is a fresh experience, during which you can discover new parts of the fortress. An important aspect of Dead Cells is combat, which is very difficult.
Cult of the Lamb
Action 11 August 2022
A roguelike developed by Massive Monster, in which we play as a possessed lamb, saved from a miserable fate by a mysterious stranger. To repay his debt, the hero of Cult of the Lamb must build and maintain a sect that is strong and loyal to him.
Hades
Action 13 August 2021
Hades: Battle Out of Hell is another production of the talented Supergiant Games studio, which has given us titles such as Bastion, Transistor and Pyre. This time the creators prepared a spectacular, roguelike dungeon crawler, set in a world known from Greek mythology.
Brotato
Action 30 January 2024
Inspired by the bestselling Vampire Survivors, an action game with RPG, roguelike and bullet hell shooter elements. The main protagonist of Brotato is a potato who, while waiting to be rescued, has to face successive waves of enemies.
Have a Nice Death
Action 05 December 2023
Action platform game with roguelike elements. In Have a Nice Death we play the role of Death and wander through sections of Death Inc. eliminating hordes of enemies and facing powerful bosses.
Roboquest
Action 07 November 2023
FPS with roguelike elements, in which we play the role of a robot exploring postapocalyptic Earth and fighting hordes of hostile machines. In Roboquest you can play solo or in a cooperative mode designed for two players.
Vampire Survivors
Action 10 November 2022
Old school and very dynamic action game. In Vampire Survivors we play as a character whose task is to survive as long as possible in the arena full of enemies. As we progress we develop the character, so our combat potential grows.
AK-xolotl
Action 14 September 2023
A bullet hell shooter with roguelike elements, starring bloodthristy axolotls. AK-xolotl has us traversing a procedurally generated land of animals, mowing down hordes of enemies, wielding a wide roster of diverse weaponry.
Warm Snow
Action 20 October 2023
Action game with roguelike elements. In Warm Snow we find ourselves in a fantastic land inspired by the Far East and we play the role of a warrior who faces hordes of monsters trying to restore order in the land.
Gunfire Reborn
Action 27 October 2022
A roguelike game made in FPS form. In Gunfire Reborn we fight against hordes of enemies in procedurally generated locations, collect better and better equipment, develop character skills and unlock new heroes.
Void Bastards
Action 29 May 2019
Void Bastards is a hybrid of FPS and strategy. We command a gang of prisoners who have to break through a nebula full of shipwrecks. The player makes decisions about subordinates, direction of travel and management of raw materials, and the exploration itself takes place in the style known from FPS.
Starbound
Action canceled
An exploration game that eludes standard genre classification, developed by independent studio Chucklefish. Starbound combines elements of a 2D sandbox platformer and a strategy game. As you play, you explore and colonize other planets, provide for their inhabitants, construct useful items and vehicles, as well as fight hostile aliens. The game is set in a procedurally generated world,providing a great amount of freedom to the players.
Risk of Rain 2
Action 20 October 2020
A continuation of the well-received game that combines elements of platform games, RPGs, and roguelike productions. Both installments of the Risk of Rain series have been developed by the independent studio called Hopoo Games. In Risk of Rain 2, a player assumes the role of a character traversing the surface of an unknown distant planet with the objective of surviving in this unwelcoming environment and exploring locations filled with aggressive adversaries.
Dead Cells: Return to Castlevania
Action 06 March 2023
The largest and most ambitious expansion for Dead Cells, released in 2018. The expansion offers a storyline directly related to the Castlevania series, two new biomes, three bosses and fourteen weapons.
Nightmare Reaper
Action 18 May 2023
First person action game with modern gameplay mechanics and retro design. Nightmare Reaper focuses on fast action and a large variety of weapons with which we get rid of hordes of enemies.
Enter the Gungeon
Action 05 April 2017
A unique mix of a classic dungeon crawler and a dynamic, two-dimensional shooter from the debuting American studio, Dodge Roll. We play as a hero seeking for the legendary weapon that can change the past of a distant planet. To achieve his goal, he must explore the eponymous ancient temple where many dangers and surprises await him. Featuring a top-down view, the game tasks us with exploration of randomly generated levels of the temple.
Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons
Action 27 July 2023
A spin-off of an iconic beat'em up series, featuring roguelike elements. Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons is set in post-apocalyptic New York City, tasking us with fighting against the gangs terrorizing its ruins.
Ziggurat
Action 19 March 2015
Ziggurat is a dungeon crawler with roguelike and action game elements developed by Milkstone. We play as a neophyte wizard who enters the titular ziggurat in order to prove his worth and earn the right to be called a powerful sorcerer. We will have to explore the building's many rooms, where we will encounter all kinds of enemies and traps. Our hero uses three types of magic: blue, orange, and green. Each of them is represented by spell books, staves, and objects we can simply throw.
Paranautical Activity
Action 29 April 2016
First person shooter with elements of corguelike in woksel graphic design. In the game we eliminate more than 40 types of opponents and bosses, gradually gaining better armor and weapons. The game takes place on procedurally generated maps, and each death of the hero is final and means that you have to start playing from the beginning.
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank
Action 18 January 2024
An action adventure game with roguelike elements starring the titular turnip boy. Turnip Boy Robs a Bank tasks us with robbing the Botanical Bank while dealing with the security and authorities.
BPM: Bullets Per Minute
Action 05 October 2021
FPS with elements of rhythm game and roguelike. BPM: Bullets Per Minute is played to the rhythm of a dynamic, rock soundtrack, and during the game we play a Valkyrie who defend Asgard from the Helheim invaders.
GoNNER
Action 14 September 2018
Platform action game with elements taken from the genre of roguelike. The protagonist travels through a dangerous land in search of the perfect decoration, which he intends to pass on to his only friend, the ground whale Sally. Along the way, the heros has to face countless adversaries. The fact that locations are randomly generated and after death you have to start the journey anew does not make things any easier.
Colt Canyon
Action 16 June 2020
Roguelike in a westerne climate, made in the form of a dynamic twin-stick shooter. In Colt Canyon, we play the role of a hero, who wanders through randomly generated levels to save his partner and return home safely.
GoNNER 2
Action 22 October 2020
Sequel of the two-dimensional action platform game with roguelike elements. In GoNNER 2 we return as Ikk, who this time must help Death. Art in Heart studio is responsible for the game, while Raw Fury Games is responsible for the release.