Action Video Games74
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 Mummy Demastered
Action 24 October 2017
The Mummy Demastered is a metroidvania game developed by WayForward Technologies. The game is based on the license of the 2017 film The Mummy. We play as the agent of Prodigium, an organization that tries to stop the undead army summoned by the Egyptian princess Ahmanet, the titular mummy. Gameplay focuses on going right, shooting our enemies, and avoiding traps and other threats. As we play, we will explore dark forests, military bases, and streets of London covered in sand.
Genesis Alpha One
Action 29 January 2019
Genesis Alpha One is an action game, in which the player observes the action from the first-person perspective. They assume the role of a spaceship captain on a mission to find a new home for humanity.
Onward
Action TBA (early access since 30 August 2016)
A tactical shooter created by the indie developer Downpour Interactive. The game was developed for VR multiplayer matches, where the players use VR goggles and dedicated motion controllers. In Onward, players fight on modern battlefields in different environments, under changing weather conditions, and with the addition of a day-night cycle.
Dungeon Fighter Online
Action 09 June 2010
Dungeon Fighter Online is an arcade game in which, like such classics as Golden Axe or Double Dragon, we keep moving to the right and fight hordes of monsters.
Die Young
Action 12 September 2019
An independent exploration game with survival elements from an in-house team of the Indie Gala company. We play as a heroine who found herself on a Mediterranean island, not knowing how, why, and by whom she was kidnapped. She must uncover the truth behind this event and escape. Die Young employs first-person perspective and focuses on exploration. Aside from that, the protagonist must fight for survival, gathering food, water and useful equipment.
Lords of the Fallen (2017)
Action 06 February 2017
Lords of the Fallen (2017) is a mobile version of the popular action RPG from 2014 developed by CI Games. The game takes us to a fantasy world ruled by the evil queen Acasha. There are three characters available for the players: Harkyn, Yetka and Kaslo. Our task is to face the queen and save all mankind. In terms of mechanics, Lords of the Fallen for mobile devices has almost nothing in common with its PC/console older brother. The game is much more similar to the famous Infinity Blade.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Trilogy
Action 17 May 2016
A collection comprising of three installments in one of the most popular FPS series. It was created by Activision for the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 consoles. The set includes three games belonging to the subseries developed by Infinity Ward: Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (including the additional Stimulus map package), and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3.
One Life
Action TBA
A post-apocalyptic MMOFPS with survival game features. It was developed by the independent Russian studio Kefir! At first glance the mechanics of One Life are similar to other games in the genre. The player is taken to a large post-apocalyptic world filled with dangers, where he and other users are trying to survive. The path to victory leads through wise strategy, seeking water and food and through crafting needed items. What makes the title original is a unique system of permanent death.
Guacamelee! 2
Action 21 August 2018
A sequel to the well-received game Guacamelee!. The players once again assume the role of Juan Aguacate who faces a global threat.
Total Eclipse Turbo
Action 29 August 1995
A rail shooter that is one of the PlayStation 1 starting titles. In Total Eclipse Turbo, we sit at the helm of a futuristic fighter and fight against the sinister Drak-Sai race, which intends to lead to a premature supernova sun. The action is observed from the camera following the ship, and the struggle takes place both over the surface of the four planets, as well as in their underground tunnels.
Earth Defense Force: Iron Rain
Action 11 April 2019
The next installment of a series of third-person shooters, in which the player takes on the role of a soldier fighting against overgrown insects from space. The directed hero represents one of several specializations, and on the battlefield he uses numerous types of weapons and a wide range of gadgets. In addition to the single player mission, production offers special stages designed for cooperation via the Internet.
Project Warlock
Action 18 October 2018
A first person shooter with dynamic action and pixel-art visuals. The creators of Project Warlock, an independent Buckshot Software studio, were inspired by such titles as Doom, Hexen or Wolfenstein.
Lost Castle
Action 01 September 2016
Two-dimensional beat 'em up with randomly generated locations. During the game we find ourselves in a ruined castle, where the evil forces spread. Our task is first of all to get rich and at the same time to do something good for others.
Shadowgrounds
Action 04 November 2005
In Shadowgrounds, Finland's debut project by Finnish company Frozenbyte, the player will play the role of colonists who have to face a horde of strangers attacking an outpost in Ganimedes. In many respects, the whole thing refers to the legendary production of Team 17 called Alien Breed - only that its performance is 21st century.
SpecNaz 2
Action 31 October 2008
SpecNaz 2 is a continuation of the tactical action game SPECNAZ: Project Wolf released in 2006 by the development team of BYTE Software. The player takes on the role of commander of a group of Russian commandos and must prevent the outbreak of civil war. The game offers 19 missions in single player mode and the ability to play multiplayer via LAN or the Internet.
Battlefield 2: Euro Force
Action 15 March 2006
Battlefield 2: Euro Force is the first of a series of mini-packages, the "booster packs", extending the content of the great Battlefield 2 action game for team skirmishes on the web.
Nina: Agent Chronicles
Action 19 August 2002
Nina: The Chronicles of the Agent - Afghan Tunnels is a low-budget, third person perspective action game (TPP) produced by the Detalion studio. The player directs the activities of the title officer of a secret anti-terrorism organization and takes part in a number of dangerous missions in Afghanistan. The screenplay was written by Konrad T. Lewandowski, a well-known s-f writer.
Exodus from the Earth
Action 24 August 2007
Exodus from the Earth is a strictly PC game of the FPS genre, developed by Russian developers from Parallax Arts Studio. This position takes us into the not too distant future, when human civilisation is in immense danger.
Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty
Action 13 November 2001
The fourth installment in the Metal Gear series created by Hideo Kojima. It is a direct sequel to the 1998's Metal Gear Solid. The game features two main story chapters. The first casts the player in the role of Solid Snake (the protagonist of the previous installments), whose job is to infiltrate a ship transporting a new variety of the eponymous mech. His other task is to stop a group of Russian mercenaries trying to obtain it.
Starsiege: Tribes
Action 22 December 1998
Focusing on multiplayer fun on the web, the first-person shooter, whose action is set in the well-known EarthSiege series universe of Metaltech. Players take on the role of one of 32 warriors belonging to four rival factions, and their task is to defend the territories and individual interests of each of them.
Ringriker
Action 12 October 2002
An action game set in a fictional fantasy world. The land to be explored has been controlled by the evil forces commanded by a certain Vorge. He is the Lord of demons. Vorge plans to destroy the world. The player's task is, of course, to thwart these plans.
Humvee Assault
Action 15 April 2003
A dynamic action game in which we are becoming a brave American army soldier, guarding peace. The whole is characterized by simplicity of control and attractive three-dimensional graphic design. During the clashes we drive mainly a Humvee combat vehicle, but there are also infantry missions.
Shadow Ops: Red Mercury
Action 22 September 2004
Shadow Ops: Red Mercury is a first person shooter (FPS) produced by Zombie Inc. development studio and set in the near future. The player takes on the role of a member of the Delta Force, and his task is to take over the extremely dangerous substance called "red mercury" before it reaches the hands of terrorists.
Refuse. Home, Sweep Home!
Action 20 March 2006
Refuse. Home, Sweep Home! is a tactical action game, shown from the perspective of a third person. The story presented in it tells the story of a confrontation between two groups of soldiers - toys.