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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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The Day Before
The Day Before

Action 07 December 2023

Survival MMO game which takes us to the postapocalyptic world overrun by zombies. In The Day Before we explore the vast map, search for useful or valuable goods and fight for survival, facing both hordes of the living dead and other players.

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Tormented Souls
Tormented Souls

Action 27 August 2021

TPP action adventure game, strongly inspired by such classic survival horror games as Resident Evil or Alone in the Dark. It was developed by Dual Effect, an indie studio from Chile.

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Naraka: Bladepoint
Naraka: Bladepoint

Action 12 August 2021

Naraka: Bladepoint is an online action game that refers to For Honor from Ubisoft, but also offers several fresh solutions, such as free exploration. The title was developed by the Chinese studio 24 Entertainment.

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Undefeated
Undefeated

Action 02 August 2019

Undefeated is a free action game from 3 students affiliated to UNDEFEATED Games. In the game, we play the role of a superhero. Our task is to defend the metropolis and its inhabitants from various types of danger - from fires to super villains' attacks.

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Horizon 3
Horizon 3

Action TBA

The third installment in a series of action adventure games with RPG elements by Guerrilla Games. Horizon 3 once again stars the red-headed warrior Aloy, facing a rogue AI Nemesis.

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Wizard with a Gun
Wizard with a Gun

Action 16 October 2023

Isometric survival game with roguelike elements, allowing you to play solo or in the company of up to four players. In Wizard with a Gun we play as mages with guns, who travel the fantastic world and face many dangers.

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

Action 14 February 2024

A remastered compilation of the first three Tomb Raider action adventure games. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered features refreshed visuals, new character models and textures.

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Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm
Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm

Action 27 August 2024

The second expansion to Risk of Rain 2, a third-person roguelike action game by Gearbox and Hopoo Games. Seekers of the Storm introduces new survivors, areas and enemies.

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon

Action 23 November 2001

Another tactical action game promoted by Tom Clancy's name. This time its heroes are members of the elite unit of soldiers "The Ghosts", who can be found everywhere where there is armed conflict.

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Castle Crashers
Castle Crashers

Action 27 August 2008

Castle Crashers is a hack'and slash action game in which we play one of the four knights. We are heading to the right side of the screen all the time and fight with the opponents we meet. Each knight has two types of attacks, he can also lead combos and cast spells.

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Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945
Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945

Action 30 September 2005

First-person action game with stealth elements by Rebellion Software, known so far mainly for the cult shooter Aliens vs Predator from 1999. The action of Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945 takes place in the last days of World War II, and during the game we play as Peter Maurer - elite German sniper, recruited by the American OSS agency.

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Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

Action 01 March 2005

Brothers in Arms is a tactical action game, which is the debut part of a special series on military themes. The product was developed by developers responsible for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, James Bond 007: NightFire and PeCet version of Halo: Combat Evolved. The main character is the brave sergeant Matt Baker, who actually participated in the Second World War.

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Operation Flashpoint: Red River
Operation Flashpoint: Red River

Action 21 April 2011

The third installment of the popular tactical FPS series. This time we are taking part in fighting in Tajikistan. The game takes place in Tajikistan, a country settled between Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China. Compared to the previous scenes, realism was reduced and the focus was on cooperation mode.

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Way of the Samurai 4
Way of the Samurai 4

Action 03 March 2011

Another installment in the series of action games about the samurai. The series started in 2002 and has been developed ever since by the Japanese studio Acquire. The story in Way of the Samurai 4 is much more expanded in comparison to its predecessors. The game takes place in Japan in 1855 where an internal conflict takes place between the traditionalists and the advocates of technological development and cooperation with other countries.

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Terrorist Takedown 2
Terrorist Takedown 2

Action 04 December 2007

Terrorist Takedown 2 is the next installment of the series of first person shootings, which was initiated in 2004 by the Polish company CITY Interactive. This time the creators of the programme take us to an undefined country in the Middle East, where there is a ruthless war between the title terrorists and government forces who want to maintain peace at all costs.

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Transformers: Devastation
Transformers: Devastation

Action 06 October 2015

A third-person action game set in the universe of the popular Hasbro toy franchise. Contrary to the Transformers games released in recent years, the production by Platinum Games has nothing to do with Michael Bay’s movie series and is directly inspired by the animated TV series that aired in the USA in years 1984-87.

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Squad
Squad

Action 23 September 2020

A tactical shooter released as a sequel to one of the most popular Battlefield 2 modifications - Project Reality. The game was developed as a commercial version of that mod; however, only part of the original team worked on it. Nevertheless, Squad stayed true to the original concept, focusing mainly on online gameplay, and was designed to be something between an action-packed first-person shooter and a hardcore military simulation.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Action 28 August 2013

Action game with warrior ninja turtles in the lead roles. The title is based on the American animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 2012. Players can play alone and use the cooperation mode for up to four people.

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Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves

Action 20 March 2018

An action adventure game focusing on multiplayer, set in an open world filled with pirates, treasures and exotic lands to explore. It is a work of the experienced studios Rare – creators of such classic series as Donkey Kong and Banjoo-Kazooie. Players take on roles of corsairs taking part in countless adventures, both on land and open sea.

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Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2
Sniper Elite: Nazi Zombie Army 2

Action 31 October 2013

Nazi Zombie Army 2 is a continuation of the popular spin-off series Sniper Elite, created by Rebellion studio. Based on the popularity of the Zombie mode, known from several installments of the cult series Call of Duty, the authors have created a production that tells the story of an American sniper, fighting against an army of zombies in Berlin at the end of World War II.

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GTFO
GTFO

Action 10 December 2021

FPP survival horror shooter set for cooperation mode. Four players explore an underground base full of monsters, but also valuable artifacts. The gameplay focuses mainly on fighting with the use of an extensive arsenal of firearms.

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Dead Rising
Dead Rising

Action 08 August 2006

One of the first Xbox 360-exclusive productions from the legendary developer Capcom. The game is characterized by dynamic third-person gameplay enriched with survival horror elements. The plot references the previous titles of the developer (the cult Resident Evil series, among others) and focuses on an uneven fight against hordes of bloodthirsty zombies. In the game, we assume the role of a reporter, Frank West, who arrives at a remote town in search of a scoop.

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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Action 19 May 1999

Based on the motifs of the film opening the Star Wars saga an action game with a third person's perspective. As Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi and other Star War heroes, the player has to face the dangers lurking on the planets of Naboo and Tatooine, as well as in the capital of the Republic - Coruscant.

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The Hulk
The Hulk

Action 27 May 2003

The Hulk is a dynamic Third-Person View (TPP) action game, whose plot refers to the plot of a film directed by Ang Lee. The title character, well known to Marvel's comic book fans, must stop the cruel Leader from creating an army of creatures. Developers from the Radical Entertainment studio have prepared 30 complex and full of opponents levels, some of which are locations known from the film.

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