Games Encyclopedia Top Games PC PS5 XSX PS4 PS3 Xbox One Xbox 360 Switch Android iOS Rankings Images Companies

Action Video Games75

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.

PC
PC / Windows4193 WWW29
PlayStation
Sony PlayStation 5476 Sony PlayStation 41507 Sony PlayStation 3761 Sony PlayStation 2551 Sony PlayStation 1118 PlayStation Portable186 PlayStation Vita182
Mobile
Android OS318 Apple iOS365 Windows Phone23
Nintendo
Nintendo Switch825 Nintendo Wii249 Nintendo DS213 Nintendo Wii U84 Nintendo 3DS100 Game Boy Advance128 Nintendo GameCube154
MORE
LESS

Browse genres/themes ?

Browse the Encyclopedia by genre and tags. Each game has one main genre: Action, Fighting, Puzzle, Adventure, RPG, Sports, Strategy, Simulation, Party, Racing, Arcade. You can search multiple tags and filter games by platforms, scores, or release dates.

Filters:

action games
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop
Dead Rising: Chop Till You Drop

Action 24 February 2009

Remake of the popular third-person action game from Xbox 360, developed by Capcom especially for Nintendo Wii owners. The action takes place in a small American town Willamette, where the local mall has been overrun by hordes of bloodthirsty zombies. During the game we play as a photojournalist Frank West, who hoping to make the most important material in his career, stands up to unequal fight with mutants infected with bloodthirsty virus.

Wii

God of War: Ghost of Sparta
God of War: Ghost of Sparta

Action 02 November 2010

The next installment of a series of brutal action games. Again, we play the hateful spartite of Kratos, who this time has to face his own past. The game remains true to the tradition of home consoles and offers clashes with powerful bosses, an advanced combat system, an epic story referring to Greek mythology and a great visual setting.

PSP

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Gold Edition
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Gold Edition

Action 14 July 2004

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Gold Edition is a compilation of two products: Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Raven Shield and Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six 3: Athena Sword.

PC

Hunting Unlimited 2008
Hunting Unlimited 2008

Action 16 July 2007

The next installment of a popular series dealing with hunting. The manufacturer has prepared eight main locations and several dozen different weapons and additional elements of hunter's equipment.

PC

Kabus 22
Kabus 22

Action 09 April 2007

FearZone: Zone 22 is a third-person action game maintained in the atmosphere of survival horror. The position designed by the Turkish studio Son Isik draws inspiration from works of the genre, such as the Silent Hill series and Resident Evil.

PC

Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden
Ultimate Ninja 4: Naruto Shippuden

Action 05 April 2007

The fourth full-fledged installment of the popular brawler series from Cyberconnect 2 studio, set in the universe of the well-known manga and anime series by Masashi Kishimoto. Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja 4 is the first installment in the series based on the second installment of the series, Naruto Shippuden, and is set two and a half years after the main character left his home village of Konoha to train under the watchful eye of Master Jiraiya.

PS2

Crimson Tears
Crimson Tears

Action 21 July 2004

Crimson Tears is a futuristic action game with RPG elements, coming from the Capcom stable. The action of this title takes us into the future, to Tokyo A.D. 2049.

PS2

Airborne Hero D–Day Frontline 1944
Airborne Hero D–Day Frontline 1944

Action 10 January 2006

Airborne Hero D-Day Frontline 1944 is an action game that takes us into the realities of World War II. It gives a chance to take part in one of the most important and bloody battles of this conflict.

PC

Hunting Unlimited 2009
Hunting Unlimited 2009

Action 30 July 2008

The next installment of the popular series of hunting games. We embark on an exciting hunt through the forests of North America and the African steppes. We hunt seventeen different animal species, including deer and mountain lions.

PC

Armored Core 3 Portable
Armored Core 3 Portable

Action 22 October 2009

PSP version of the game Armored Core 3 - the next installment of the popular series, created by the Japanese company From Software.

PSP

Super Stardust HD
Super Stardust HD

Action 28 June 2007

Remake of one of the most popular space shooters. Again we play the role of a pilot of a futuristic fighter, eliminating the asteroids appearing on the board.

PS3

The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword
The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword

Action 18 November 2011

An action-adventure game featuring RPG elements, set in a fantasy world. It is the second installment (to be released for Wii) in the iconic Nintendo series, The Legend of Zelda. The player assumes the role of Link, who one day finds the eponymous item: a powerful, enchanted weapon with a spirit contained within.

SwitchWii

Warsow
Warsow

Action 08 June 2005

Warsow is a completely free online FPS shooter, created by a group of enthusiasts called the Warsow team. Players have the opportunity to compete against each other in exciting duels played on futuristic boards. The advantage of the game is an interesting physics model, allowing you to perform spectacular stunts.

PC

Vigilante 8: Arcade
Vigilante 8: Arcade

Action 05 November 2008

A remake of a popular action game based on the Twisted Metal series. We take part in clashes with various vehicles, trying to get rid of other participants of the game.

X360

Star Wars: Battlefront - Renegade Squadron
Star Wars: Battlefront - Renegade Squadron

Action 09 October 2007

Star Wars: Battlefront - Renegade Squadron is a tactical action game designed exclusively for Sony's portable console. It belongs to a popular series, with its roots dating back to 2004 and created on the basis of cult cinematographic works under the Star Wars sign.

PSP

International Karate
International Karate

Action 30 March 1989

International Karate is the famous murder of System 3, in which the player will play the role of a warrior, practicing one of the most popular martial arts. His task is to defeat eight contenders for the title and get the black belt.

PC

Delta Force (1998)
Delta Force (1998)

Action 12 November 1998

The first part of the NovaLogic series about the activities of the elite military unit "Delta Force", in which the task of the players is to neutralize dangerous terrorist groups and perform strictly secret tasks located at the back of the enemy.

PC

Anacondas: 3D Adventure Game
Anacondas: 3D Adventure Game

Action 09 July 2004

Anacondas: 3D Adventure Game is an action game produced in Sony studios, in which events are observed from a third party perspective.

PC

Barbie Horse Adventures Mystery Ride
Barbie Horse Adventures Mystery Ride

Action 12 December 2003

Game for the youngest girls with the world's most popular puppet in the lead role. First we choose our own pony, then we train it and take care of its health. Once we have mastered our riding skills, we set out into the world to look for a lost horse named Lucky. The game has the form of a series of ingenious mini games.

PC

Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Rogue Spear
Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Rogue Spear

Action 16 September 1999

A direct sequel to the warmly-welcomed tactical FPS, created in cooperation with one of the most popular modern political-fiction writers, Tom Clancy. We lead an elite counter-terrorist unit and face two incredibly dangerous criminal organizations. The game is divided into 18 diversified missions, taking place in real-life locations, like art museum, opera, or on board of a 747 Jumbo Jet.

PC

Aliens vs Predator 2: Primal Hunt
Aliens vs Predator 2: Primal Hunt

Action 16 August 2002

An add-on to one of the best action games of 2001. A player can become a Predator, a human mercenary or a Predalien and try to survive on the planet LV1201. For single player mode, the authors prepared a total of nine new missions (three for each character), and multiplayer mode gained four new levels.

PC

Dragonfire: The Well of Souls
Dragonfire: The Well of Souls

Action 20 November 1999

The player takes on the role of a fantasy character to save the world from the evil forces of sorcerer Vicotnik, who lives in the red citadel on the cursed island of Erebos.

PC

Killzone: Liberation
Killzone: Liberation

Action 31 October 2006

The work of the Dutch company Guerilla Games is based on the success of the Killzone series, designed for stationary consoles. Unlike it, however, the action in Killzone: Liberation is presented in isometric projection.

PS5PS4PSP

Postal
Postal

Action 30 September 1997

Postal is a controversial action game designed exclusively for adult users. The role of the main character is played by a psychopathic murderer (the so-called "Guy from Postal"), exterminating without a blink of an eye all forms of life encountered, with particular emphasis on people.

PC