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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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Kamiwaza: Way of the Thief
Kamiwaza: Way of the Thief

Action 11 October 2022

Kamiwaza: Way of the Thief is a stealth game in which we play as a Japanese thief working in Edo period. Game offers a lot of freedom of mission execution and non-linear plot, shaped by our decisions.

Astral Ascent
Astral Ascent

Action 14 November 2023

A roguelike action platformer. Astral Ascent tasks us with escaping an astral prison by defeating its guardians, the Zodiacs. The game supports singleplayer and local co-op.

Spidersaurs
Spidersaurs

Action 14 July 2022

Shoot'em up, in which as brave Adrian and Victoria we face the hordes of the title "spidersaurs ". The graphics in Spidersaurs game is inspired by cult cartoons. The game allows you to play solo or in co-op mode.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection

Action 30 August 2022

A set of thirteen brawlers under the banner of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection games have been enhanced with a number of features, including the ability to save the game at any time.

Overlord: Escape from Nazarick
Overlord: Escape from Nazarick

Action 16 June 2022

A metroidvania in the form of an action platform game. In Overlord: Escape from Nazarick we take on the role of the heroine named Clementine, who in order to escape from the great tomb must regain her weapons, old skills and lost memories.

Post Void
Post Void

Action 16 March 2023

Dynamic FPS with roguelike elements. In Post Void we take on the role of a hero who dashes through procedurally generated stages and eliminates hordes of enemies. Graphics is kept in bright retro style.

PowerSlave Exhumed
PowerSlave Exhumed

Action 10 February 2022

Remastered version of the FPS titled PowerSlave, known in Europe as Exhumed. In Powerslave Exhumed we play as a soldier who goes to Egypt to face insectoid invaders trying to take over the world.

River City Girls Zero
River City Girls Zero

Action 14 February 2022

A spin-off of the River City (Kunio-kun in Japanese) series and a prequel to the River City Girls sub-series. River City Girls Zero is a classic beat'em up. Kunio and Riki must clear their names and find the person who framed them for the crime, which Misako and Kyoko help them with.

Infernax
Infernax

Action 14 February 2022

Metroidvania made as an old school action platform game. In Infernax we play as a knight who goes to the source of black magic that ravages his homeland. We eliminate hordes of monsters and make decisions which influence the course of the story.

Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity
Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity

Action 11 February 2022

Action adventure game with elements of RPG and survival horror. In Skautfold: Shrouded in Sanity we take on the role of a daredevil who finds himself in Berelai's mansion. Our task is to get to the source of fog, which made the servants of the manor go crazy.

Dawn of the Monsters
Dawn of the Monsters

Action 15 March 2022

A brawler in which we face off against giant monsters. In Dawn of the Monsters, we take control of one of four guardians and eliminate hordes of powerful Nephilim as we try to reclaim Earth from their hands.

Risk of Rain 2: Survivors of the Void
Risk of Rain 2: Survivors of the Void

Action 08 November 2023

Survivors of the Void is the first DLC for the roguelike shooter Risk of Rain 2. The expansion offers new playable characters, additional locations and previously unknown enemies.

Dandy Ace
Dandy Ace

Action 28 September 2021

A roguelike game in which we explore a constantly changing palace and fight hordes of enemies. In Dandy Ace we collect cards that give us various skills. In addition, we gain upgrades that permanently increase our strength.

Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection
Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection

Action 10 June 2021

Ninja Gaiden: Master Collection is a remastered collection of three iconic instalments in the series including Ninja Gaiden Sigma, Ninja Gaiden Sigma 2 and Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge from Koei Tecmo and Team Ninja.

Fallback
Fallback

Action canceled

A roguelike in the style of an action platformer with RPG elements. In Fallback we go to the postapocalyptic world, where as rebels we try to escape from the underground bunker and try to restore life on the devastated surface.

Capcom Arcade Stadium
Capcom Arcade Stadium

Action 17 February 2021

A compilation of games by Capcom, popular on arcade machines. Capcom Arcade Stadium is distributed for free, but only 1943: The Battle of Midway is included as standard. The remaining 31 titles can be purchased as DLC.

Stonefly
Stonefly

Action 01 June 2021

Isometric action game with platformer and RPG elements. As Annika Stonefly we sit at the helm of insectoid mech and we wander the gigantic world inhabited by huge insects. The game is the work of Flight School Studio.

Blaster Master Zero 3
Blaster Master Zero 3

Action 29 July 2021

Shoot 'em up and platformer game, kept in retro style. In Blaster Master Zero 3 we play as Jason, who travels through various stages (on foot or by vehicle) and eliminates hordes of enemies.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge

Action 16 June 2022

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge is a beat'em up licensed by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The mutant ninja turtles once again have to face Shredder's thugs, fighting alone or in four-player co-op.

Exophobia
Exophobia

Action 23 July 2024

Exophobia is an independent game in retro science fiction style, combining dynamic first-person shooter with metroidvania, in which we eliminate hordes of alien soldiers. The game is the debut of Zarc Attack studio.

Sanabi
Sanabi

Action 09 November 2023

An action platformer set in a dystopian futuristic city. SANABI has us playing as a military veteran, wielding a grappling hook to grapple to the environment and his enemies.

Wave Break
Wave Break

Action 11 June 2021

An interesting mix of sports arcade game and shooter with vehicles. In Wave Break we sit behind the steering wheels of motorboats and perform tricks as if we were on skateboards, as well as shoot at our enemies.

Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods, Part Two
Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods, Part Two

Action 26 August 2021

Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods, Part Two is the second feature DLC for Doom Eternal, continuing the story begun in the first expansion. The expansion does not significantly change the gameplay, but introduces new locations and enemies.

Knight Squad 2
Knight Squad 2

Action 14 April 2021

An arcade action game, designed for multiplayer gameplay. In Knight Squad 2 we take the role of knights, who fight for victory, acting alone or in teams. We can increase the pace of the game and the chaos during it by using different modifiers.