Action Video Games30
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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Unreal
Action 15 May 1998
A first person shooter set in science-fiction world, developed by the team of Epic Games studio, led by James Schmalz and Cliff Bleszinski. We play as a convict whose prison ship crashes on an unknown planet Na Pali, ruled by a hostile Skaarj race. Their representatives took over control of the planet and enslaved its inhabitants.
Alan Wake's American Nightmare
Action 22 February 2012
A third person-perspective horror by Remedy Entertainment and continuation of the adventures of the likeable writer Alan Wake. The title features a shorter story set in an open world inspired by the films of Quentin Tarantino. The action takes place two years after the events of the original title, in a small town in Arizona. The protagonist finds out that he is inside the world of Night Springs, the TV series he once wrote scripts for.
Vigor
Action 19 August 2019
An online shooter with survival features, created by Bohemia Interactive studio. We are taken to Europe after a nuclear war and compete with other players for resources needed for survival in the postwar Norway.
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct
Action 19 March 2013
First person shooter (FPS) based on the motives of The Walking Dead television series. The game was produced by Terminal Reality, a development studio whose output includes such titles as BloodRayne, Aeon Flux and Ghostbusters: The Video Game. The plot of The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct presents adventures of Dixon brothers - Daryl (you play as this character) and Merle. After the outbreak of zombie epidemic heroes are trying to get to Atlanta, where supposedly was set safe zone.
Soldier of Fortune 2: Double Helix
Action 31 May 2002
Soldier of Fortune 2 is a sequel to a well-known action game in which we again play the role of John Mullins and fight against a terrorist group, this time in possession of a dangerous virus.
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Action 10 November 2004
A computer game based on the very popular series of books for children "A Series of Unfortunate Events", as well as a film adaptation of the first three parts of the cycle (The Bad Beginning; The Reptile Room; The Wide Window).
Lost Planet 3
Action 27 August 2013
The third installment in the science fiction action game series. Contrary to its predecessors developed by Capcom, Lost Planet 3 was created by Spark Unlimited (Call of Duty: Finest Hour, Turning Point: Fall of Liberty, and others). The story presents the events preceding those of Lost Planet: Extreme Condition. The protagonist is a civil pilot who takes part in the colonization of Eden III.
Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel!
Action 14 October 2014
The third installment in the Borderlands series, offering an insight into the events happening during the period between the storylines of Borderlands and its sequel - Borderlands 2. The Pre-Sequel! was developed by 2K Australia cooperating with Gearbox Software. The action takes place on the moon of Pandora, and the players assume the roles of characters working for Hyperion - a corporation belonging to Handsome Jack.
Warriors Orochi 4
Action 16 October 2018
The fourth entry in the popular series of hack'and'slash games, in which characters from the Dynasty Warriors series meet characters from the Samurai Warriors series. This time, they must stop the crisis caused by Zeus – the strongest of the gods of Olympus.
Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1
Action 24 October 2023
A remaster compilation of iconic stealth games by Konami. Metal Gear Solid: Master Collection Vol. 1 is composed of Metal Gear, Metal Gear 2: Solid Snake, Metal Gear Solid, Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater.
High on Life
Action 13 December 2022
Humorous FPS from Squanch Games studio, co-founded by Justin Roiland - one of the creators of Rick and Morty series. In High on Life we play as a bounty hunter, facing off against space invaders using an incredibly talkative arsenal.
Scars Above
Action 28 February 2023
TPP action adventure game, developed by Mad Head Games team and published by Prime Matter. Scars Above takes us on a journey to a planet full of dangers, which we traverse, facing the monsters that inhabit it.
Muck
Action 05 June 2021
FPP survival game, developed by youtuber known as Dani. In Muck we find ourselves on a procedurally generated island and while during the day we explore this piece of land in search of resources and supplies, at night we fight for survival, repelling attacks of enemies.
Shadow Warrior 3
Action 01 March 2022
The next installment of a series of dynamic action FPP games from the Polish studio Flying Wild Hog. This time we go in pursuit of an ancient dragon to stop the end of the world. By the way, we knock out hordes of demons in brutal battles using katana and firearms.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Action 25 October 2019
Reboot of the sub-series Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, developed by Infinity Ward studio. Players take on the role of elite soldiers and take part in military operations around the globe. Apart from the feature campaign, the title has a competitive multiplayer mode and a cooperation module.
Cry of Fear
Action 24 April 2013
Cry of Fear is a horror in which we direct a boy who is in a strange and dark reality. The title was originally a free Half-Life modem, but with time developers decided to turn it into a stand-alone product.
Warframe
Action 25 March 2013
A co-op sci-fi shooter game developed by Digital Extremes, the creators of The Darkness II, Pariah, and Dark Sector. It's a free-to-play game with optional microtransactions. The story takes place in the far future, in the far region of the galaxy, where the Tenno race is fighting the Grineer empire. The chances of both sides become more balanced when the Tenno discover the ancient battle armors, giving their owners extraordinary offensive capabilities.
Hidden and Dangerous 2
Action 22 October 2003
Continuation of the popular tactical Hidden & Dangerous shooter. We are at the head of the Allied Commandos and carry out a number of difficult missions in occupied Europe. The authors bet on realism, which is why even a single sphere can be deadly. Commanding our subordinate soldiers plays an important role in the game.
Zombie Army 4: Dead War
Action 04 February 2020
The fourth part of the spin-off of the Sniper Elite series - TPP shooter set to co-op mode for up to 4 people. While playing Zombie Army 4: Dead War, players have to face hordes of living corpses in an alternative version of World War II.
ILL
Action 2025
FPP action game with survival horror theme. In ILL we move through grim locations and fight with terrifying enemies. Game runs on Unreal Engine 5 technology and features polished graphics and realistic physics.
Dune: Awakening
Action March 2025
Dune: Awakening was developed by Funcom studio, which combines elements of MMO production and survival game. Thousands of players on the server are engaged in gathering resources, building bases and fighting against other people and forces of nature.
HumanitZ
Action 18 September 2023
HumanitZ is a sandbox game with RPG and survival elements, developed by Yodubzz. The game is set in a world overrun by zombies, supporting solo play and online co-op for up to four players.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered
Action 31 March 2020
A remastered version of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2. As the title suggests, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 Campaign Remastered gives us only a single player campaign.
The Spirit of the Samurai
Action 12 December 2024
The Spirit of the Samurai is an action adventure game set in the feudal Japan, in which we control three different characters - samurai, spirit and cat. The game was developed by Digital Mind studio.