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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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Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart
Batman: Arkham Origins - Cold, Cold Heart

Action 22 April 2014

A several-hours long story DLC included in the Season Pass to the action game Batman: Arkham Origins released in 2013. Just like the original game, the expansion was developed by WB Games Montreal. The story of Cold, Cold Heart features Batman’s trying to stop Mr. Freeze — one of the super villains from the original comic books — whose actions threaten lives of guests at the New Year’s Eve "Humanitarian of the Year" gala.

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Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

Action 28 November 2013

Self-contained extension for Dynasty Warriors 8. Produced by Omega Force studio, the addition introduces two new heroes, changes in Commander Mode, as well as a system of online rankings. Apart from novelties, the production also has the whole content of the basic version of the game.

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Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles
Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles

Action 23 January 2025

A remaster of the 2000 action game from PS1, based on the Star Wars: The Phantom Menace movie. Star Wars Episode I: Jedi Power Battles offers platforming levels and combat involving lightsabers & Jedi powers. We can fight alone or with a friend in co-op mode.

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The Day Before
The Day Before

Action 07 December 2023

Survival MMO game which takes us to the postapocalyptic world overrun by zombies. In The Day Before we explore the vast map, search for useful or valuable goods and fight for survival, facing both hordes of the living dead and other players.

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Tormented Souls
Tormented Souls

Action 27 August 2021

TPP action adventure game, strongly inspired by such classic survival horror games as Resident Evil or Alone in the Dark. It was developed by Dual Effect, an indie studio from Chile.

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Undefeated
Undefeated

Action 02 August 2019

Undefeated is a free action game from 3 students affiliated to UNDEFEATED Games. In the game, we play the role of a superhero. Our task is to defend the metropolis and its inhabitants from various types of danger - from fires to super villains' attacks.

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Tomb Raider I-III Remastered
Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

Action 14 February 2024

A remastered compilation of the first three Tomb Raider action adventure games. Tomb Raider I-III Remastered features refreshed visuals, new character models and textures.

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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.

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Horizon 3
Horizon 3

Action TBA

The third installment in a series of action adventure games with RPG elements by Guerrilla Games. Horizon 3 once again stars the red-headed warrior Aloy, facing a rogue AI Nemesis.

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Wizard with a Gun
Wizard with a Gun

Action 16 October 2023

Isometric survival game with roguelike elements, allowing you to play solo or in the company of up to four players. In Wizard with a Gun we play as mages with guns, who travel the fantastic world and face many dangers.

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Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm
Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm

Action 27 August 2024

The second expansion to Risk of Rain 2, a third-person roguelike action game by Gearbox and Hopoo Games. Seekers of the Storm introduces new survivors, areas and enemies.

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Transformers: Devastation
Transformers: Devastation

Action 06 October 2015

A third-person action game set in the universe of the popular Hasbro toy franchise. Contrary to the Transformers games released in recent years, the production by Platinum Games has nothing to do with Michael Bay’s movie series and is directly inspired by the animated TV series that aired in the USA in years 1984-87.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Action 28 August 2013

Action game with warrior ninja turtles in the lead roles. The title is based on the American animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 2012. Players can play alone and use the cooperation mode for up to four people.

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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace
Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

Action 19 May 1999

Based on the motifs of the film opening the Star Wars saga an action game with a third person's perspective. As Anakin Skywalker, Qui-Gon Jinn, Queen Amidala, Obi-Wan Kenobi and other Star War heroes, the player has to face the dangers lurking on the planets of Naboo and Tatooine, as well as in the capital of the Republic - Coruscant.

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Operation Flashpoint: Red River
Operation Flashpoint: Red River

Action 21 April 2011

The third installment of the popular tactical FPS series. This time we are taking part in fighting in Tajikistan. The game takes place in Tajikistan, a country settled between Afghanistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and China. Compared to the previous scenes, realism was reduced and the focus was on cooperation mode.

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Castle Crashers
Castle Crashers

Action 27 August 2008

Castle Crashers is a hack'and slash action game in which we play one of the four knights. We are heading to the right side of the screen all the time and fight with the opponents we meet. Each knight has two types of attacks, he can also lead combos and cast spells.

PCX360PS3

Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30
Brothers in Arms: Road to Hill 30

Action 01 March 2005

Brothers in Arms is a tactical action game, which is the debut part of a special series on military themes. The product was developed by developers responsible for Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3, James Bond 007: NightFire and PeCet version of Halo: Combat Evolved. The main character is the brave sergeant Matt Baker, who actually participated in the Second World War.

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Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945
Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945

Action 30 September 2005

First-person action game with stealth elements by Rebellion Software, known so far mainly for the cult shooter Aliens vs Predator from 1999. The action of Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945 takes place in the last days of World War II, and during the game we play as Peter Maurer - elite German sniper, recruited by the American OSS agency.

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Way of the Samurai 4
Way of the Samurai 4

Action 03 March 2011

Another installment in the series of action games about the samurai. The series started in 2002 and has been developed ever since by the Japanese studio Acquire. The story in Way of the Samurai 4 is much more expanded in comparison to its predecessors. The game takes place in Japan in 1855 where an internal conflict takes place between the traditionalists and the advocates of technological development and cooperation with other countries.

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Terrorist Takedown 2
Terrorist Takedown 2

Action 04 December 2007

Terrorist Takedown 2 is the next installment of the series of first person shootings, which was initiated in 2004 by the Polish company CITY Interactive. This time the creators of the programme take us to an undefined country in the Middle East, where there is a ruthless war between the title terrorists and government forces who want to maintain peace at all costs.

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Dead Rising
Dead Rising

Action 08 August 2006

One of the first Xbox 360-exclusive productions from the legendary developer Capcom. The game is characterized by dynamic third-person gameplay enriched with survival horror elements. The plot references the previous titles of the developer (the cult Resident Evil series, among others) and focuses on an uneven fight against hordes of bloodthirsty zombies. In the game, we assume the role of a reporter, Frank West, who arrives at a remote town in search of a scoop.

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Red Faction: Guerrilla
Red Faction: Guerrilla

Action 02 June 2009

A science-fiction TPP action game, which is a third installment in a series created by Volition studio in 2001. The plot of Red Faction: Guerrilla takes place on Mars, 50 years after the events of the first part. During the gameplay, we assume the role of Alec Mason, an engineer who leads a resistance army, hoping to overthrow the tyranny of an organization called Earth Defense Force.

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Thief: Deadly Shadows
Thief: Deadly Shadows

Action 25 May 2004

The third installment in the bestselling first-person stealth series, Thief, developed by Ion Storm studio - team composed mostly of developers responsible for the first two parts of the series. The story of Thief: Deadly Shadows is independent from its predecessors, though once again we play the part of well-known thief named Garrett who was the main protagonist of the previous games as well.

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The Hulk
The Hulk

Action 27 May 2003

The Hulk is a dynamic Third-Person View (TPP) action game, whose plot refers to the plot of a film directed by Ang Lee. The title character, well known to Marvel's comic book fans, must stop the cruel Leader from creating an army of creatures. Developers from the Radical Entertainment studio have prepared 30 complex and full of opponents levels, some of which are locations known from the film.

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