Action Video Games79
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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Epsilon
Action TBA (early access since 01 October 2015)
A tactical team shooting FPS, inspired by the first installments of the cult Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six series. In this game, we play the role of members of an international assault unit within Interpol and face dangerous drug cartels and terrorist organisations from all over the world. The game places particular emphasis on the planning and preparation aspect, which is as important here as the implementation of the mission itself.
Prototype: Biohazard Bundle
Action 14 July 2015
A bundle of two games from the Prototype series developed by Radical Entertainment studios. Aside from the first and the second entry, Prototype: Biohazard Bundle contains all the DLCs from Prototype 2 Radnet Edition. Each title has been remastered for PlayStation 4 and Xbox One, offering much better visuals, with 1080p resolution support, upgraded texture quality and smoother gameplay.
Everspace
Action 26 May 2017
A space-themed shooter game with roguelike elements and the first production by the team at Rockfish. The members of the studio used to work for Fishlabs, the creators of the mobile series Galaxy on Fire. Everspace is set in the far future, when humanity has colonized myriads of planetary systems. The plot, which is an important element of the gameplay, was written by Falko Löffler, the writer of Jack Keane or the Ankh series.
Battlefield 4: Second Assault
Action 03 December 2013
The second of the Battlefield 4 DLCs, expanding multiplayer capabilities. It brings with it, as always, 4 new maps - but this time, they're not entirely new locations but rather reworked maps known from Battlefield 3. Operation Metro, Operation Caspian Border, Operation Firestorm, and the Gulf of Oman in their refreshed versions, offer primarily slightly better graphics and a greater degree of destruction, made possible by the Frostbite 3 engine.
Helldivers
Action 03 March 2015
Helldivers is an arcade cooperative science fiction shooter developed by Arrowhead, creators of the humorous action RPG Magicka. The game takes place in a distant future where players take the roles of the members of the elite Helldivers unit whose job is to protect the politically divided planet known as Super Earth. It was attacked by three alien races. Players have to finish procedurally generated missions in order to save mankind.
Postal: Redux
Action 20 May 2016
A modern remake of one of the most controversial games in gaming history. Originally, the title came out in 1997 as a debut production from the developer Running With Scissors. Both the gameplay and the premise were inspired by the phrase “going postal” which means to become uncontrollably angry and violent as a result of working a stressful job.
Halo: Spartan Strike
Action 16 April 2015
Halo: Spartan Strike is an isometric sequel to Halo: Spartan Assault, a mobile/PC spin-off of the legendary FPS series. The game was created by two studios, 343 Industries and Vanguard Games, and takes place at the same time as Halo 2. Once again, we play as Spartan Davis, who, leading 30 UNSC units, explores 30 diversified levels and faces hordes of space invaders. We will use all kinds of weapons and special abilities characteristic to the series.
Aquanox: Deep Descent
Action 16 October 2020
A futuristic submarine simulator with action elements. It is a sequel to the popular Aquanox series that was released in years 2001-2002. This installment was developed by the Serbian studio Digital Arrow known for InMomentum. The plot of Deep Descent takes place in a world in which due to the pollution of the surface the humanity was forced to move its civilization under water. However, many dangers awaited there, including mutated sea creatures and hostile human factions.
Titan Souls
Action 14 April 2015
A two-dimensional retro action platform game inspired by typical cRPGs and the cult PS2 title Shadow of the Colossus. Titan Souls was developed by the independent, three-person studio Acid Nerve and it is an expanded, commercial version of the application created during the Ludum Dare competition. The game takes place in ancient ruins in which, according to a legend, the souls of titans were placed.
Infestation: New Beginnings
Action canceled
A remake of the post-apocalyptic MMO starring zombies – Infestation: Survivor Stories – developed by Hammerpoint Interactive, creators of the original game. The production was originally known as WarZ; however, following the accusations of plagiarism and conflict with creators of the World War Z film, it was modified in many ways, resulting not only in a change of the game's title, but with introduction of major changes into the game's underlying concept.
Unreal Tournament
Action canceled
Another installment in a popular FPS series that originated back in 1999. This title is a reboot of the series – and the first installment to feature the free-to-play business model – created by Epic Games, the fathers of the franchise. The game is set in the far future, when humans colonized many distant worlds and made contact with alien civilizations. As always, gameplay is focused on competitive multiplayer. Battles take place on large and diverse arenas.
Nexuiz Classic
Action 01 June 2005
Nexuiz is a three-dimensional shooter, dedicated to multiplayer deathmatch mode. The whole was based on the modernized source code of the first part of the Quake cycle and set in the climates of science fiction.
Mobile Suit Gundam Unicorn
Action 08 March 2012
Three-dimensional moss combat simulator based on the animated series and the Gundam Unicorn series of books. As the name suggests, they take place in one of the universes of the popular Japanese sc-fi Gundam cycle. The title faithfully recreates events known from the small screen and novels.
Spartacus Legends
Action 25 June 2013
Action game based on the popular TV series Starz, known in Poland for its HBO channel. It is a kind of simulator of gladiators' career, from training and initial battles in secondary arenas to spectacular clashes worthy of the Roman Coliseum. The title is distinguished by an extensive combat system and a large number of player configuration options.
Zone of the Enders HD Collection
Action 30 October 2012
A set consisting of the first and second parts of the Zone of the Enders series - appropriately tuned to the possibilities offered by PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360. The creator of this well-known series of games about robots is Hideo Kojima.
Prince of Persia Trilogy
Action 22 March 2010
Compilation of three parts of Ubisoft's bestselling Prince of Persia series, refreshed for the PlayStation 3 users. The package includes games released originally in 2003-2005: The Sands of Time, Warrior Within and The Two Thrones. The story of these productions, referred to as the new Prince of Persia trilogy, revolves around the mythical Sands of Time and the consequences that, as a result of their release, the main protagonist of the series is forced to face.
Call of Duty Online
Action 01 May 2013
Call of Duty Online is a free (micro-transaction based) version of the modern shooter series Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, created especially for the Chinese market. The game focuses exclusively on multiplayer gameplay, which is well known from the previous parts. There are also special missions available in the cooperation mode, telling a new story set in the Modern Warfare universe.
Resident Evil: Code Veronica X HD
Action 27 September 2011
A refreshed edition of the classic spin-off of the popular Resident Evil series, which was originally released in 2000 on the Dreamcast console, and then in a slightly enhanced version for the PlayStation 2 and GameCube. In the game we direct the actions of siblings Claire and Chris Redfield, who try to escape from the Rockfort Island, which belongs to the Umbrella Corporation.
The House of the Dead 4
Action 17 April 2012
The fourth installment of one of the most famous series of shooters "on rails", celebrating triumph in arcade game halls all over the world. We play the role of two heroes who repels zombie attacks. The game has been enriched with a few new ideas. The PlayStation 3 version includes improved graphics (HD), trophies and full support for the PlayStation Move controller.
Stalker Online
Action 29 December 2015
A first-person MMO shooter set in the post-apocalyptic setting of S.T.A.L.K.E.R., which was based on the motifs from Roadside Picnic, a novel by Arkady and Boris Strugatsky. sZone is the debut production from the Russian studio Cybertime Systems. The players assume the role of stalkers – daredevils brave enough to venture deep inside the restricted area surrounding the destroyed nuclear plant in Chernobyl in search of valuable artifacts.
Hakuoki: Warriors of the Shinsengumi
Action 22 March 2012
Three-dimensional action game, which was set in nineteenth-century Japan. The title divides the plot and the characters presented with the Hakuoki adventure published at the Polish Fine Arts Academy: Demon of the Fleeting Blossom. Players take on the role of one of the captains of the Shinsengumi special police force, which fights revolutionaries who want to overthrow the shogunat.
How to Survive
Action 23 October 2013
An action-adventure game with role-playing elements by indie studio EKO software. The main story campaign is set in an archipelago of four small islands near the coast of Columbia. This seemingly idyllic place turns out to be infested with ravenous zombies. The protagonists (you can choose from Abby, Jack or Kenji) need to rely on their determination and survival skills in this hostile environment.
Consortium Remastered
Action 21 May 2024
A refreshed version of the immersive sim from 2014. In Consortium Remastered we must conduct an investigation on board of a futuristic aircraft. There are many ways to do that, including exploration, combat and stealth. The remaster offers better graphics and expanded gameplay.
Project L33T
Action 25 July 2024
An FPP tactical extraction shooter, created for online PvPvE gameplay. Project L33T is about venturing to dangerous zones filled with anomalies and valuable artifacts which we must collect and bring back. The game is realistic when it comes to weapons and potential injuries.