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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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Grand Theft Auto: Double Pack
Grand Theft Auto: Double Pack

Action 31 October 2003

Two excellent and cult games for the price of one. The "Double Pack" includes Grand Theft Auto III and Vice City tuned to the capabilities of the Xbox.

XBOX

God Eater 2
God Eater 2

Action 14 November 2013

A sequel to the dynamic action game with RPG features inspired by the Monster Hunter series and developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment. Like its predecessor, God Eater 2 was made for PlayStation handhelds. We play as a hero wielding a magical weapon, whose party must deal with more and more powerful monsters. The story starts three years after the events of the first game, in which the world witnessed the invasion of monstrous beats, halted only by the titular God Eaters.

PSPPSV

Gears of War 3: RAAM's Shadow
Gears of War 3: RAAM's Shadow

Action 13 December 2011

A DLC feature addition to Gears of War 3, telling the story of the events that took place before the first part of the series. Once again, we face the Orange, this time taking control of new heroes. Enlargement allows you to look at familiar events from a slightly different perspective.

X360

Dead Island: Ryder White
Dead Island: Ryder White

Action 01 February 2012

Ryder White is a feature addition to the Polish action game Dead Island, in which we fight against zombies conquering the tropical island of Banoi. We play the full version of Ryder White and we can look at the famous events from a different perspective.

PCX360PS3

Sanctum 2
Sanctum 2

Action 15 May 2013

Continuation of the original production of Coffee Stain studio from 2011, which is a unique combination of classic FPS shooter with tower defense strategy elements. In terms of mechanics, Sanctum 2 does not introduce any revolutionary changes to the gameplay, focusing in particular on the new set of maps. The game still boils down to the proper deployment of defensive structures to prevent the next waves of aliens from destroying the energy nucleus, located in the central part of each location.

PCX360PS3

Bujingai: The Forsaken City
Bujingai: The Forsaken City

Action 25 December 2003

A Japanese hack and slash game reminiscent of the Devil May Cry series in terms of mechanics and style. The main character, Lau Wong, returns from exile to the Earth destroyed by the global catastrophe and takes on a former partner who has been captured by the forces of evil. Before we come to take revenge, we eliminate hundreds of opponents by making extensive combinations of blows and using special powers.

PS2

Dead Pixels
Dead Pixels

Action 15 September 2011

Dead Pixels is an arcade shooter of the "beat 'em up" type, produced by the development team of CSR-Studios. The game takes place in the fictional city of New Hexington, which as a result of contamination of water intakes struggles with the invasion of living corpses. The player directs the actions of the hero, who has to face hordes of zombies on his way. Production is maintained in a retro climate.

PCX360

Counter-Strike: Online 2
Counter-Strike: Online 2

Action 18 November 2013

Continuation of the 2008 network shooter based on the popular game Counter-Strike. The title is intended mainly for the Asian market and a significant role in the game is played by the micropayment system.

PC

Battle Cry of Freedom
Battle Cry of Freedom

Action 01 March 2022

Battle Cry of Freedom is an action multiplayer game developed by the Flying Squirrel Entertainment team. It allows us to take part in the most famous clashes during the American Civil War. More than 500 players can clash in online battles at the same time.

PC

Crystal Kingdom
Crystal Kingdom

Action canceled

Crystal Kingdom is an independent title, which is a combination of jRPG embedded in fantasy climates and complex elements characteristic for the MMO species. The game is especially distinguished by retro graphics reminiscent of the 90s - the golden age of 16-bit productions, such as Chrono Trigger or Final Fantasy. Alias: Seyken Crystal Kingdom.

PC

BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode One

Action 12 November 2013

The first official story expansion for BioShock: Infinite, created by Irrational Games. Burial at Sea - Episode One is a nod to the fans of the first two parts of the series, for it brings the players back to one of the alternative dimensions of the underwater metropolis known as Rapture. The player is put in the shoes of Booker DeWitt, a detective whose job, at Elizabeth's request, is to find a girl named Sally - a character from the actual BioShock: Infinite.

PCX360PS3

Far Cry Classic
Far Cry Classic

Action 11 February 2014

A remake of the 2004's PC classic Far Cry, created for the seventh generation of consoles. The original game spawned an incredibly popular series of action-sandbox games developed by Ubisoft. The player assumes the role of an owner of a transport company, who gets trapped on a tropical island while completing one of his assignments. It soon turns out that the island is swarming with unknown military forces.

X360PS3

BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two
BioShock Infinite: Burial at Sea - Episode Two

Action 25 March 2014

The second major story expansion for BioShock: Infinite. It follows the events of the first expansion. However, this time we play not as Booker DeWitt but Elisabeth, who was previously an independent character, herself. The heroine wakes up in unknown circumstances with a pistol aimed at her face. She makes a promise which saves her from death. According to this obligation, she is supposed to help a group of people led by Atlas in their return to the underwater city of Rapture.

PCX360PS3

Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence
Skinny & Franko: Fists of Violence

Action 28 April 2023

A sequel of the Polish fighting game developed by World Software in 1994. After more than two decades, the creators have decided to work on a continuation. You assume the role of Franko from the original title, who was washing dishes in Great Britain for years. Finally, he makes up his mind and goes back to his hometown in Poland. The hero’s turbulent past got him into new trouble, which assault him already on his way home.

PCXONEPS4Switch

Six-Guns
Six-Guns

Action 08 December 2011

Inspired by the console hit Red Dead Redemption, the third-player action game set in the Wild West. We play the role of Buck Crosshawa, who has to face not only other revolvers, but also supernatural beings lurking in the wilderness of Arizona.

PCANDiOSWP

MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat
MechWarrior 2: 31st Century Combat

Action 24 June 1995

The second part of the tactical action game, in which we take control of the powerful, tens of tons of BattleMechs. In the game we can take the side of one of the two competing clans and perform on their behalf a number of consecutive missions of increasing difficulty.

PC

Kick-Ass 2
Kick-Ass 2

Action 02 May 2014

Maintained in the convention of "walking brawl". (brawler) action game, being an adaptation of the film under the same title. Kick-Ass 2 is the work of Freedom Factory studio, whose output also includes such productions as Cycling Evolution 2009 and BloodBath. The game's plot is based on the cinematic original. The main characters, two high school students in superhero costumes - Kick-Ass and Hit Girl - must clean the city from criminals led by the dangerous The Motherfu**er.

PCX360PS3

Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne

Action 05 December 2015

A roguelike post-apocalyptic 2D shooter developed by Vlambeer, an independent Dutch studio. The plot of Nuclear Throne was inspired by science-fiction movies from the 60s and 70s and tells a story of mutants fighting to seize control over a post-nuclear wasteland. In the game, we assume the role of a mutant of selected race and traverse irradiated locations, eliminating waves of incoming enemies.

PCXONEPS4SwitchPSV

Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram
Puella Magi Madoka Magica: The Battle Pentagram

Action 19 December 2013

Action game based on the motifs of the popular anime series - Puella Magi Madoka Magica. The plot depicts the adventures of 14-year-old Madoki Kaname and her four friends. The heroines, endowed with magical powers, fight against evil witches. The title was produced by Artdink studio with the support of Namco Bandai.

PSV

Let it Die
Let it Die

Action 03 December 2016

A brutal action game by Grasshopper Manufacture, the creators of such productions as Killer7, No More Heroes, Lollipop Chainsaw, and the Shadows of the Damned. Initially, the project was announced under the name of Lily Bergamo but in time changed its formula and was renamed to Let it Die. It is exclusive to PlayStation 4 and uses the free-to-play business model.

PCPS4

Alienation
Alienation

Action 26 April 2016

An isometric shooter set in a science-fiction world, developed Housemaruqe, a Finnish studio that specializes in similar productions. The game takes us to a world of future, in which heavy-armored mercenaries take part in fierce fights against hordes of aliens. Player takes the role of one of them, assigned to one of several available classes, each possessing a different set of skills.

PS4

Survive the Nights
Survive the Nights

Action 21 December 2017

A multiplayer sandbox survival simulator. The action is set in a world overtaken by zombies. Emphasizing realism, the game takes the best features from other games from the genre and improves them. Daily routine activities as exploration and searching for food and items serve only as a preparation for surviving the night.

PC

Mass Effect Galaxy
Mass Effect Galaxy

Action 22 June 2009

A two-dimensional action game with RPG elements, designed for mobile devices owners, embedded in the universe of the best-selling game Mass Effect by BioWare studio. In the production we play the role of Jacob Taylor's former alliance agent, who tries to thwart the plans of Batarian terrorists. The gameplay is divided into a top-down skillfulness part and numerous feature scenes, during which we talk to key independent characters.

iOS

Undead Storm Nightmare
Undead Storm Nightmare

Action 22 January 2015

An isometric shooter that takes place in a world plagued by a zombie apocalypse. The game was developed by a Japanese studio G-Style. The title enables the player to take control of survivors who are fighting the undead hordes. The encounters with the zombies are very emotional – the locations aren’t large and each corner is filled with animated corpses. In addition to that, the player can encounter stronger enemies that are able to kill him in a matter of moments.

3DS