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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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Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada
Samurai Warriors: Spirit of Sanada

Action 23 November 2016

Another installment in the series of dynamical action games traditionally developed by Omega Force. This time the player assumes the role of Yukimura Sanada, one of the more popular protagonists of the series. We follow his story from birth, through the trainings that prepare him to combat, to the civil war and death during the siege of Osaka. The gameplay is similar to the one present in the previous games in the series and is based on battles with thousands of participants.

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Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered

Action 16 March 2017

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered is a remaster of the cult FPP shooter, developed by Night Dive. Many changes were made in the game: visuals, interface, gameplay mechanics, etc. The game now runs on Kex Engine 3.4, the enemies' A.I. was improved (now they can attack in groups and run away if required) and so was the character's movement (i.e. the hero can now climb onto some of the environmental elements).

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Armored Core: Master of Arena
Armored Core: Master of Arena

Action 04 February 1999

The third game from the Armored Core series, in which console owners are engaged in dynamic battles at the helm of modern robots. Continuation offers new fun modes and runs on a modified graphics engine.

PS1

Driver 2: Back on the Streets
Driver 2: Back on the Streets

Action 13 November 2000

Continuation of the 1999 hit. This is an action game set in the open world of cars, in which the player takes on the role of a policeman acting under the cover. The missions focus mainly on impressive chases or the shortest possible route from A to B. A novelty in relation to the first part of the cycle is to allow the main hero to leave the vehicle he controls.

PS1

Arizona Sunshine 2
Arizona Sunshine 2

Action 07 December 2023

Mirage is a two-dimensional platformer with a combat system modelled on fighting, whose action was set in the fantasy world, drawing on the mythology of ancient China. The game tells the story of two warriors trying to take revenge on the murderer's clan.

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Risk of Rain
Risk of Rain

Action 08 November 2013

Risk of Rain is an action platform game with elements of cRPG, created by an independent studio Hopoo Games. Player-controlled heroes try to survive on a distant planet inhabited by many sinister creatures. The production is characterized by retro style and high level of difficulty.

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STALKER Apocalypse
STALKER Apocalypse

Action canceled

Being a spiritual heir of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series postapocalyptic shooter with RPG and survival horror elements. Game was prepared by West-Games studio, which consists of people involved in the production of such hits as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Metro: Last Light. The action takes us to a bleak universe, suffering as a result of the fall of a mysterious meteorite and the action of a strange, cosmic substance called metamorphite.

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Iron Storm
Iron Storm

Action canceled

Developed by the Chinese-American duo Mokylin Group/Mote Games, this online action game with armored vehicles recreates all the major military conflicts from World War II to the present day. In the game we take control over a range of mechanized vehicles such as tanks, armored vehicles, fighters, bombers and helicopters.

PC

Crossout
Crossout

Action 30 May 2017

A digitally distributed free-to-play MMO developed by Russian studio Gaijin Entertainment – creators of such titles as X-Blades, Wings of Prey, and War Thunder. Gameplay mechanics combines large-scale battles known from World of Tanks with post-apocalyptic setting inspired by the Mad Max movies. Crossout is set in a future world devastated by an alien invasion and genetic experiments. Players have to survive in this hostile environment and take part in rivalry of armored vehicles.

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Death Road to Canada
Death Road to Canada

Action 22 July 2016

An retro-stylized action adventure game with survival elements, developed by the Rocket Games studio. In Death Road to Canada the player's task is to travel the eponymous route from Florida to the city of Ontario in Canada and to survive the hordes of zombies attacking us along the way. In the game we control a team of up to five characters (human or animal), each of which has its own unique virtues and vices.

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Call of Duty: Zombies
Call of Duty: Zombies

Action 16 November 2009

A spin-off of the popular FPS game series by Activision, developed by Ideaworks Game studio for iOS mobile devices. The game is focused entirely on the multiplayer Nazi Zombies mode from Call of Duty: World at War, in which the players team up to fight the oncoming waves of the living dead. The gameplay takes place in enclosed locations that can be prepared for the attack, e.g. by nailing up doors and windows.

iOS

Saint Seiya: Sanctuary Battle
Saint Seiya: Sanctuary Battle

Action 23 November 2011

Three-dimensional action game based on the popular Japanese animated series and a comic book entitled Saint Seiya. Players take on the role of magical armors dressed knights fighting to defend the Greek goddess Athena.

PS3

Uprising44: The Silent Shadows
Uprising44: The Silent Shadows

Action 15 September 2012

Uprising44 is a fact-driven action game with real-time strategy elements (RTS). Players take on the role of Home Army soldiers participating in the Warsaw Uprising. Developers from DMD Enterprise studio made a lot of efforts to illustrate the conditions in which the insurgents fought with the occupier.

PCX360

God Hand
God Hand

Action 10 October 2006

God Hand is a three-dimensional action game prepared for PlayStation 2 by Clover Studio. The player plays the role of a wanderer named Jean, endowed with supernatural powers and abilities, who has to face destiny and be responsible for the consequences of his newly learned skills.

PS2

ArmA II: Private Military Company
ArmA II: Private Military Company

Action 30 November 2010

Another addition to the great soldier's simulator, for which Bohemia studio is responsible. This time we play the role of an employee of a security company that cares about order in the fictitious state of Takistan. Our task is to protect the UN team, which investigates information about the Tactician nuclear programme. The extension includes a campaign consisting of 9 missions. Each of them can be passed in the cooperation mode.

PC

Alien Breed (1993)
Alien Breed (1993)

Action 11 August 1993

Alien Breed was created in 1991 with Commodore Amiga users in mind. Only several months later, Team 17 decided to publish the conversion to PC. The expectation paid off, because the "tinplate" edition is nicer and more developed in relation to the memorable prototype.

PC

Galaxy on Fire 2 Full HD
Galaxy on Fire 2 Full HD

Action 21 August 2012

Galaxy on Fire 2 Full HD is an action game with elements of space shooter TPP, which is a conversion of a hit known to smartphone users. In the distant future, mankind is in conflict. Meanwhile, a technologically advanced, threatening race of aliens appears unexpectedly in the galaxy. The future of the universe lies in the hands of a resourceful mercenary, Keith T. Maxwell.

PC

Sengoku Basara Collection HD
Sengoku Basara Collection HD

Action 30 August 2012

A set of three refreshed versions of the Sengoku Basara series that were originally released on PlayStation 2 and Wii. The graphic design of the titles has been significantly improved compared to the originals, as well as additional options and trophy support.

PS3

Funko Fusion
Funko Fusion

Action 13 September 2024

A TPP action adventure game filled with humor and based on the popular Funko Pop characters. In Funko Fusion we can visit around 20 themed worlds from the Universal studio brands, including Back to the Future, Jurassic World, Battlestar Galactica, Jaws and Chucky.

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Full Fathom
Full Fathom

Action December 2024

Full Fathom is a first-person perspective survival horror. We control a decaying submarine, trying to maintain it in decent shape and to avoid being lunch for the hostile sea creatures. Our goal is to travel through the flooded ruins and return to civilization.

PC

Darksiders 4
Darksiders 4

Action TBA

The fourth mainline installment of the popular TPP action-adventure series, focused on the Horsemen of the Apocalypse. THQ Nordic and Gunfire Games studio (authors of Darksiders III and the Remnant series) are behind the development of Darksiders 4.

PC

Dark Hours
Dark Hours

Action 24 October 2024

An FPP coop survival game for up to 4 players. In Dark Hours we play as robbers who get trapped in an auction house building with a demonic entity hunting them. We must fight for survival and gather the best loot. The rooms in the building are procedurally generated.

PC

Maniac
Maniac

Action 28 March 2024

A roguelike action game with an isometric view, inspired by the first two installments of the GTA series. Maniac is a Polish game in which we spread destruction in the city. Our characters can use various weapons and vehicles, including tanks stolen from the law.

PC

The Rogue Prince of Persia
The Rogue Prince of Persia

Action 27 May 2024

An action platformer with roguelike elements, developed by Evil Empire studio known for the post-launch support of Dead Cells. The Rogue Prince of Persia offers combat, puzzles and the feature to manipulate time. Levels are procedurally generated and change with each run.

PC