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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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ARK II
ARK II

Action 2025

ARK 2 is the second installment of an open world survival game with RPG elements, combining the science fiction with dinosaurs, base building and crafting.

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Instinction
Instinction

Action 2025

Action game that takes us to a land overrun by dinosaurs. Moving through the world of Instinction, we face both huge dinosaurs and smaller, but faster and more agile creatures. We eliminate reptiles using an extensive arsenal of firearms and cold weapons.

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Pioner
Pioner

Action 2025

The debut shooter of the independent Russian studio GFA Games, inspired by the series S.T.A.L.K.E.R. In Pioner we play as a former special forces soldier trying to survive on the island filled with mutants and anomalies.

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Negative Atmosphere
Negative Atmosphere

Action 2025

A science fiction survival horror based on the Dead Space series. Negative Atmosphere takes us aboard a spaceship where an epidemic has broken out, turning humans into bloodthirsty monsters. During the game we play the role of Samuel Edwards, a former field doctor trying to survive the nightmare in which he had to participate.

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Deadside
Deadside

Action 2025 (early access since 14 April 2020)

Multiplayer shooter with elements of survival, set in an open, postapocalyptic world. Deadside is a Bad Pixel studio game that was originally released on the Steam platform in early access.

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4 Minutes to the Apocalypse
4 Minutes to the Apocalypse

Action 2025

An action adventure game with RPG and survival horror elements, which takes us to the secret submarine Arizona-12. During the game in 4 Minutes to the Apocalypse, we travel aboard the boat and learn its secrets, as well as fight the enemies... ...or hide from them.

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Brutal Fate
Brutal Fate

Action 2025 (early access since 2025)

Brutal Fate is a first person shooter in retro style, developing ideas from Brutal Doom mod. So we get a dynamic FPS with a rich arsenal of weapons, various enemy galleries and non-linear levels.

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Hytale
Hytale

Action 2025

An interesting production with an open world, reminiscent of Minecraft. The game was created by Hypixel Studios - a company founded by people who over the years created content for the hit studio Mojang AB.

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Ghost of Yotei
Ghost of Yotei

Action 2025

The second part of the best-selling TPP action-adventure series set in feudal Japan. Ghost of Yotei is not a direct sequel to Ghost of Tsushima. The new protagonist is a woman named Atsu. Her journey begins in 1603 - roughly 300 years after the adventures of Jin Sakai.

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God Save Birmingham
God Save Birmingham

Action 2025 (early access since 2025)

A TPP survival game with an open world, set in 14th century England. In God Save Birmingham we try to survive against the plague of the undead. We must gather resources and crafting materials, as well as arm our character with weapons to fight the undead.

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Double Dragon Revive
Double Dragon Revive

Action 2025

A new opening in the series of beat'em up titles, created by Yuke's and published by Arc System Works. Double Dragon Revive features a side view with 3D graphics, allowing us again to play as Billy and Jimmy Lee, defeating groups of enemies standing in their way.

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Jump Ship
Jump Ship

Action 2025 (early access since 2025)

A coop FPP shooter heavily inspired by Sea of Thieves, but with the action taking place in space. Jump Ship has us command the crew of the ship travelling the stars. We can explore new systems, attack other vessels and pick up various quests from the people we meet.

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Butcher's Creek
Butcher's Creek

Action 2025

A first-person indie action horror game resembling amateur video footage. Butcher's Creek pits the player against a gang of psychotic murderers, forcing them into brutal, gruesome melee encounters.

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33 Immortals
33 Immortals

Action 2025 (early access since 2025)

An online action roguelike and an interpretation of Dante Alighieri's Divine Comedy. Players control damned souls rebelling against divine wrath.

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StarRupture
StarRupture

Action 2025 (early access since 2025)

A sci-fi co-op FPS, combining fast-paced combat, survival mechanics and base management. It was developed and published by a Polish studio Creepy Jar - the creators of Green Hell.

PC

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando

Action 2025

John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a postapocalyptic FPS inspired by John Carpenter's movies. The players control titular commandos, hunting a monster turning people into zombies.

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Tormented Souls 2
Tormented Souls 2

Action 2025

The sequel to an acclaimed first-person survival horror adventure game. Like its predecessor, it was developed by a Chilean studio Dual Effect.

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Grime II
Grime II

Action 2025

The sequel to an action platforming metroidvania with RPG elements. Grime II has as playing as a Formless, letting us absorb defeated enemies and use their skills against them.

PC

Mouse: P.I. for Hire
Mouse: P.I. for Hire

Action 2025

An FPS reminiscent of black-and-white cartoons from the early 20th century. Mouse has us play as John Mouston, a detective fighting criminals dwelling in a corrupt city.

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Outbreak Island
Outbreak Island

Action 2025

Outbreak Island is a survival game set on a mysteriously contaminated island. Our objective is to survive and learn the cause of the catastrophe.

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Unrecord
Unrecord

Action 2025

A tactical FPS in which we play as a police officer. Unrecord stands out from other shooters thanks to its extremely realistic visuals, the unique perspective from the protagonist's bodycam and possible free aiming.

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System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition
System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition

Action 2025

A remastered version of an iconic 1999 immersive sim. System Shock 2: Enhanced Edition has us playing as a soldier facing dangers aboard the Von Braun spaceship. Compared to the original game, the remaster features enhanced visuals.

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Beautiful Light
Beautiful Light

Action 2025

An FPS revolving around asymmetrical multiplayer. Beautiful Light focuses on battles between teams of operatives trying to extract an artifact while being hunted by player-controlled monsters.

PC

South of Midnight
South of Midnight

Action 2025

South of Midnight is a TPP action adventure game, its artstyle inspired by stop motion animated movies and its world inspired by southern USA folklore. We play as Hazel, using her supernatural abilities to defeat various enemies and to repair the surrounding world.

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