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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.

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Survival Machine
Survival Machine

Action March 2025 (early access since March 2025)

A third person coop game with a TPP camera, an open world and advanced survival / crafting mechanics. In Survival Machine we explore a zombie infested world inside the titular mobile fortress. We must gather resources, build defences and fight with the undead.

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Six Days in Fallujah
Six Days in Fallujah

Action March 2025 (early access since 22 June 2023)

A realistic action game dedicated to the battle for the Falluja. The creators focused on presenting the clash as accurately as possible, without taking sides in the conflict.

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Atomfall
Atomfall

Action 27 March 2025 (early access since March 2025)

A survival FPP action game, in many ways inspired by the popular STALKER series. The story of Atomfall is the alternative version of a British nuclear disaster from 1957. We enter the exclusion zone, trying to learn its secrets and survive among mutants and hostile factions.

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

Action February 2025

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.

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Convallaria
Convallaria

Action February 2025

An online shooter featuring both PvE and PvP content, set in a futuristic fantasy universe. The game was created as part of the PlayStation China Hero Project. It was developed by a Chinese indie studio Loong Force and published by Sony Interactive Entertainment.

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Project Genesis
Project Genesis

Action February 2025 (early access since 22 May 2020)

Project Genesis is a genre combination of an FPS game and a space simulator from Studio 8 Circuit. The game puts a lot of emphasis on multiplayer mode. In it we play the role of an artificial intelligence that has gained self-awareness and we will decide about the future of humanity.

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Yandere Simulator
Yandere Simulator

Action February 2025

A third-person action game which can be called a jealous girl simulator, developed by an independent designer by the nickname of YandereDev. The title is a term borrowed from Japanese pop culture, meaning a type of personality: such person seems nice and harmless at the first glance but with time shows their alternate, brutal aspect. In Yandere Simulation, we assume the role of a seemingly ordinary high school student who is madly in love with a boy.

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Beware
Beware

Action February 2025

An original survival horror, in which we take the role of a car driver whose mission is to gather information during the journey through a gloomy communist country. Beware features a first-person perspective, and the gameplay offers loads of impressive car chases, stealth elements, and thrilling encounters with other drivers.

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Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii
Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii

Action 20 February 2025

An action-adventure game from the popular Like a Dragon (formerly Yakuza) series. The main star of Like a Dragon: Pirate Yakuza in Hawaii is Goro Majima who lost his memory and decided to become a pirate. We travel on foot and using a ship, engaging in naval battles.

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Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered

Action 14 February 2025

A collection of remastered versions of Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation, Chronicles and Angel of Darkness, made by Aspyr Media. Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered set features an optional modern controls scheme, better character models & textures and high resolutions support.

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

Action 13 February 2025

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.

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Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate
Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate

Action January 2025 (early access since January 2025)

A TPP action adventure game, partially inspired by Harry Potter books and games. Secret Agent Wizard Boy and the International Crime Syndicate allows us to play as a wizard. We roam the halls of Fumblemort, interacting with other characters and trying to stop the evil syndicate.

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Faeland
Faeland

Action January 2025 (early access since 05 December 2023)

Metroidvania, in which we play the role of a talented hunter trying to save the kingdom from extinction. The action takes place in a fantastic world full of people, orcs and other creatures.

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Hazelnut Bastille
Hazelnut Bastille

Action January 2025

A 2D action-adventure game with pixel-art visuals, inspired by a subgenre known as metroidvania. Developed by the American Aloft Studio, Hazelnut Bastille is an attempt to recreate the best features of 2D games released in the 90s for SNES. The creators brought both an adequate visual style and a fitting soundtrack, but they also limited the aspect ratio to 4:3 for example.

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Sniper Elite: Resistance
Sniper Elite: Resistance

Action 30 January 2025

A spin-off of the popular TPP action series. In Sniper Elite: Resistance we operate in France during World War 2. Harry Hawker is the new main protagonist and it's his job to destroy the German Wunderwaffe. We can play alone or engage in various multiplayer modes.

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Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles

Action 23 January 2025

A remaster of the 2000 action game from PS1, based on the Star Wars: The Phantom Menace movie. Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles offers platforming levels and combat involving lightsabers & Jedi powers. We can fight alone or with a friend in co-op mode.

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

Action 23 January 2025 (early access since 25 March 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.

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Synduality: Echo of Ada
Synduality: Echo of Ada

Action 23 January 2025

SYNDUALITY is a post-apocalyptic TPP shooter. The player controls the pilot of a mecha, who goes on expeditions into the ruins of human civilization in search of resources. The gameplay focuses on dynamic skirmishes and developing relationships with an AI-controlled companion.

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Dynasty Warriors: Origins
Dynasty Warriors: Origins

Action 17 January 2025

An action slasher with tactical bits. Dynasty Warriors: Origins is based on The Tale of the Three Kingdoms and shows the history of China, but this time we participate in big battles as a nameless hero, leading our forces to victory.

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Aloft
Aloft

Action 15 January 2025 (early access since 15 January 2025)

An open world survival game set in a land of floating islands. Aloft supports singleplayer and co-op for up to eight people.

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Streets of Rogue 2
Streets of Rogue 2

Action December 2024 (early access since 31 December 2024)

The second installment in a series of sandbox action games with roguelike elements. Streets of Rogue 2 tasks us with overthrowing a corrupt president, giving us tons of freedom in how to achieve our objective.

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Combat Champions
Combat Champions

Action December 2024

A multiplayer FPS, in which we participate in a spectacular game show, battling enemies on elaborate arenas. Combat Champions requires the player to be effective in combat and entertaining to the crowds.

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Kingmakers
Kingmakers

Action December 2024 (early access since 31 December 2024)

A combination of a strategy and a TPP shooter, in which we fight medieval battles as a modern day soldier. Kingmakers takes place in England in 1461, allowing to influence the conflicts from the Medieval Ages using modern rifles, grenades, vehicles or helicopters.

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Sworn
Sworn

Action December 2024

A roguelike action RPG about an alternative version of the Arthurian legends, presented in isometric view. Sworn has us play as a hero who enters the Camelot with a plan to face the evil versions of King Arthur and Knights of the Round Table - alone or in online cooperation.

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