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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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Helskate
Helskate

Action 15 February 2024

A cross between a slasher, a roguelike and an arcade skateboarding sim. Helskate has us playing as a skater traversing the fantasy land of Vertheim, killing hordes of monsters while performing skateboard tricks.

PC

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.

PCPS5XSXXONEPS4Switch

Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

Action 14 February 2024

A top-down roguelike shooter. In Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor we play as a dwarf, venturing into the underground of planet Hoxxess to extract its natural resources and face hordes of enemies.

PC

Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior
Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior

Action 13 February 2024

An isometric hack'n'slash game starring a protagonist capable of rewinding time and summoning echoes of herself onto the battlefield. Lysfanga: The Time Shift Warrior was developed by Sand Door.

PCSwitch

Ultros
Ultros

Action 13 February 2024

An action platformer metroidvania. Ultros tells the story of Ouji traversing a cosmic Sarcophagus, searching for a way out, fighting enemies, learning about the place and its inhabitants.

PCPS5PS4

Helldivers 2
Helldivers 2

Action 08 February 2024

A co-op TPP shooter and the second installment in a series originating from 2015. Helldivers 2 has us play as the titular soldiers, defending their planet - Super Earth - from extraterrestials.

PCPS5

Foamstars
Foamstars

Action 06 February 2024

An online TPP shooter developed by Square Enix. Foamstars revolves around arena combat, each player shooting foam that can also be used to build various structures on the battlefield.

PS5PS4

Empyrion: Galactic Survival - Dark Faction
Empyrion: Galactic Survival - Dark Faction

Action 06 February 2024

An expansion for the sandbox action survival game from 2020. Empyrion: Galactic Survival - Dark Faction introduces a brand new storyline, as well as innovations to melee combat and previously inaccessible planets, crafting projects & resources and weapons.

PC

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League
Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League

Action 02 February 2024

A co-op TPP action game, which was developed by Rocksteady studio, creators of Batman: Arkham series. Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League, which is based on the DC Comics Suicide Squad comics, takes players to Superman's city, Metropolis.

PCPS5XSX

One Punch Man: World
One Punch Man: World

Action 01 February 2024

A multiplayer TPP action game based on the first season of a popular anime series. One Punch Man: World has us playing as superheroes defending Z-City from hordes of monsters.

PCANDiOS

BlazBlue: Entropy Effect
BlazBlue: Entropy Effect

Action 31 January 2024

An action platformer with roguelike and slasher elements, and a spin-off of BlazBlue. BlazBlue: Entropy Effect has us traverse various areas, taking down enemies using different weapons and abilities transferable between different playable characters.

PC

Go Mecha Ball
Go Mecha Ball

Action 25 January 2024

A twin-stick shooter with roguelike and pinball elements. Go Mecha Ball tasks us with running and gunning while turning into an orb, bouncing off objects and gaining speed through ramps and launchers.

PCPS5XSXXONEPS4Switch

Oblivion Override
Oblivion Override

Action 25 January 2024

Platform action game with roguelike elements. In Oblivion Override, we play as a robot who roams the Dulce base and eliminates enemies, learning more and more about the fate that has befallen humanity, as well as the limitations imposed on machines by their creators.

PC

RIN: The Last Child
RIN: The Last Child

Action 25 January 2024

An action platformer metroidvania. RIN: The Last Child stars the titular hero, traversing a fantasy world, facing down beasts and wielding powerful spells.

PCPS5XSXXONEPS4Switch

Anomaly Agent
Anomaly Agent

Action 24 January 2024

A 2D action adventure platformer set in a quasi-cyberpunk world. Anomaly Agent stars Agent 70, battling enemies with various weapons and acquiring emotions through dialogue, spending them on various upgrades.

PCPS5XSXXONEPS4Switch

GRAVEN
GRAVEN

Action 23 January 2024

GRAVEN is a Hexen-inspired first-person action game with RPG elements (immersive sim) . During the game we explore a dark fantasy land, fight enemies with cold weapons and magic and solve puzzles.

PCPS5XSXXONEPS4Switch

Palworld
Palworld

Action 19 January 2024

A third-person survival action game with RPG elements. Palworld tasks us with traversing a beautiful world, catching creatures known as Pals and exploiting them in various ways. The game supports singleplayer and multiplayer.

PCPS5XSXXONE

The Last of Us: Part II Remastered
The Last of Us: Part II Remastered

Action 19 January 2024

The remastered version of The Last of Us: Part II, utilizing the capabilities of the PS5. The remaster offers better graphics, additional game modes and the chance to visit unfinished levels cut from the full release.

PS5

Bulletstorm VR
Bulletstorm VR

Action 18 January 2024

A remastered release of the FPS Bulletstorm from 2011 developed with VR in mind. The game is set on the planet of Stygia and stars Grayson Hunt, a space pirate wielding futuristic weapons against hordes of enemies.

PCPS5

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Action 18 January 2024

Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown is an action adventure 2.5D platformer. The player must explore different stages, solve puzzles, avoid traps and fight enemies. The time control mechanic is a big part of the game.

PCPS5XSXXONEPS4Switch

Turnip Boy Robs a Bank
Turnip Boy Robs a Bank

Action 18 January 2024

An action adventure game with roguelike elements starring the titular turnip boy. Turnip Boy Robs a Bank tasks us with robbing the Botanical Bank while dealing with the security and authorities.

PCXSXXONESwitchANDiOS

Contain
Contain

Action 16 January 2024

A tactical first-person horror shooter inspired by the SCP universe. Contain tasks us with neutralising and intercepting cosmic anomalies. The game was developed with co-op in mind but also supports solo play.

PC

Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell

Action 11 January 2024

The fifth game in the Momodora series, a continuation of the third installment. Momodora: Moonlit Farewell is an action platform metroidvania in which we play as a priestess named Momo, and our task is to fight off the demons.

PC

Bootlegger's Mafia Racing Story
Bootlegger's Mafia Racing Story

Action 02 January 2024

An action racing game set in the 1930s, during American Prohibition. Bootlegger's Mafia Racing Story has us playing as a smuggler, illegally transport alcohol while running from the law.

PC