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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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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 Making of Karateka
The Making of Karateka

Action 29 August 2023

An interactive documentary dedicated to an iconic fighting game from the 1980s, developed by Jordan Mechner - the creator of Prince of Persia. The Making of Karateka showcases the creation process of one of the 1980s most iconic games.

Lunar Lander Beyond
Lunar Lander Beyond

Action 23 April 2024

A 2D action game focusing on space exploration and maintaining the crew's sanity. Lunar Lander Beyond was developed by Dreams Uncorporated, a studio owned by Atari - the same company responsible for the first Lunar Lander from 1979.

Tenebris Pictura
Tenebris Pictura

Action 31 August 2023

An action adventure game about a Victorian paranormal researcher investigating the disappearance of his friend's daughter. Tenebris Picture is set on a mysterious foggy islands, pitting the player against hordes of demons and monsters.

UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves
UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves

Action 14 November 2023

A TPP action adventure game based on the anime and manga by Go Nagai. UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves tasks the player with piloting a mighty machine, defending the Earth from the invading Empire of Vega.

Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered
Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered

Action 30 November 2023

The remastered version of a 2000 first-person shooter. Turok 3: Shadow of Oblivion Remastered stars Joseph and Danielle Fireseed, facing off against Oblivion, a monstrous cosmic abomination.

Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster

Action 28 February 2024

A remastered version of a 1995 FPS. Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster was developed by Nightdive Studios and features upgraded visuals.

Hotel Barcelona
Hotel Barcelona

Action September 2024

A 2.5D slasher platformer created by Swery 65 and Suda 51. Hotel Barcelona's protagonist is stuck in a time loop, the only way out leading through torrents of spilled blood.

Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi
Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi

Action TBA

A third-person action adventure game inspired by The Legend of Zelda, the works of Studio Ghibli and Studio Chizu. Altheia: The Wrath of Aferi has us playing as a Guardian and a Monk, working together to save their fantasy world from the dark forces.

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.

Projekt Z: Beyond Order
Projekt Z: Beyond Order

Action 2024

A first-person shooter by 314 Arts. Projekt Z: Beyond Order is set during alternate World War II, tasking the player with foiling the Nazis, who are planning to weaponize zombies.

Slave Zero X
Slave Zero X

Action 21 February 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.

Hawked
Hawked

Action 15 February 2024

A free-to-play third-person online extraction shooter (PvPvE). Hawked has us playing as Renegades, looting the X-Isle for mighty artifacts, fighting the lizardmen defending them as well as other players.

Quake II
Quake II

Action 10 August 2023

A remastered version of an iconic FPS, featuring new content. Quake II includes the base game and three expansions - The Reckoning, Ground Zero and the brand-new Call of the Machine.

High on Life: High on Knife
High on Life: High on Knife

Action 03 October 2023

A major expansion to High on Life, a humorous sci-fi FPS. High on Life: High on Knife is set on a horrifying planet where we must find a mysterious package and face Mux, the most wanted boss in the galaxy.

Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate
Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate

Action June 2024

The remastered version of a 2013 brawler. Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Ultimate tasks us with defeating the villainous Phantom. The game runs on the Unreal Engine 5, introduces new content and many improvements across the board.

Skull Island: Rise of Kong
Skull Island: Rise of Kong

Action 17 October 2023

A third-person action adventure game, developed by the Chilean studio IguanaBee and published by GameMill Entertainment. It stars the young Kong, before his reign as the King of the Skull Island.

Ikaro Will Not Die
Ikaro Will Not Die

Action 2025

A fast-paced third-person action game, in which we traverse futuristic locations and cut down hordes of enemies. Ikaro Will Not Die is an extremely fast-paced game requiring constant movement.

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 24 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.

The Mobius Machine
The Mobius Machine

Action 01 March 2024

A metroidvania action platformer from the authors of Dawn of Man and Planetbase. The Mobius Machine offers an industrial sci-fi world. Our character is very mobile, being able to run, jump on platforms, climb, glide or dive. We use different firearms to kill enemies.

Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter
Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter

Action 2024

A sequel of a well-received title, combining elements of action adventure, RPGs and soulslikes. Tails of Iron 2: Whiskers of Winter has us play as Arlo who is the Warden of the Wastes. We explore cold northern regions, trying to deal with a new threat of the Dark Wings.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Legends of the Zone Trilogy

Action 06 March 2024

A compilation of the first three FPP games from the STALKER series, originally created by GSC Game World and modified for console players with the help of Mataboo studio. The package contains STALKER: Shadow of Chornobyl, STALKER: Clear Sky and STALKER: Call of Pripyat.