The most interesting action games this year (3)

All the best and most popular games of the year, upcoming releases, and hits from the past. Use filters to narrow down search.

Action
Sker Ritual

Sker Ritual

PCPlayStationXbox

Action

April 18, 2024

A cooperative FPP shooter, set in the universe of the game Maid of Sker. In Sker Ritual we play as brave men who face the hordes of monsters called the Silent People. Production was created with co-op in mind, but it also allows to play solo.

Exfil

Exfil

PC

Action

December 12, 2024, Early Access

An online FPP extraction shooter, inspired by Delta Force and Operation Flashpoint. In Exfil teams of players are assigned the task of retrieving intel data from a downed helicopter. The game offers various seasons, weather conditions and a realistic day-night cycle.

Dark Hours

Dark Hours

PC

Action

October 24, 2024, Early Access

An FPP coop survival game for up to 4 players. In Dark Hours we play as robbers who get trapped in an auction house building with a demonic entity hunting them. We must fight for survival and gather the best loot. The rooms in the building are procedurally generated.

No More Room in Hell 2

No More Room in Hell 2

PC

Action

October 22, 2024, Early Access

A paid sequel to the well-known free-to-play co-op game in which we try to survive in a world overrun by zombies. No More Room in Hell 2 takes inspiration from George Romero's film series. It was developed by Lever Games.

Outcast: A New Beginning

Outcast: A New Beginning

PCPlayStationXbox

Action

March 15, 2024

Second part of action adventure game series, launched in 1999. In Outcast 2: A New Beginning we once again find ourselves on the planet Adelpha and, as Cutter Slade, we try to save its inhabitants from a robot invasion.

Slitterhead

Slitterhead

PCPlayStationXbox

Action

November 8, 2024

Slitterhead is a TPP survival horror developed by Bokeh Game Studio founded by Keiichiro Toyama. We play as a creature named Hyoki, capable of taking control of other beings. We use them to fight titular Slitterheads in the city of Kowlong.

Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm

Risk of Rain 2: Seekers of the Storm

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

August 27, 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.

EVE Frontier

EVE Frontier

PC

Action

December 10, 2024, Early Access

A survival MMO set in the world of EVE Online. In EVE Frontier we fight to survive after ending up in a dangerous part of the universe. The game allows the players to create their content, relying on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies for transactions.

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind

Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

December 10, 2024

A beat'em up action game, set in the world of the popular TV series from the 1990s. Mighty Morphin' Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind allows us to play as the titular characters. This time they're trying to stop Rita who went back in time to ally with her younger self.

Awaken: Astral Blade

Awaken: Astral Blade

PCPlayStation

Action

October 22, 2024

An action platformer with elements from RPGs and metroidvania games. Awaken: Astral Blade features Tanya as the protagonist - a bionic girl who explores rainforests and other areas of the Horace Islands. The game allows to make choices to influence the story and its ending.

Venture to the Vile

Venture to the Vile

PCPlayStation

Action

May 22, 2024

A 2,5D metroidvania platformer, set in a world combining elements of fantasy and steampunk. In Venture to the Vile we can absorb the power of enemies we eliminate. It's also important to pay attention to the time of day and weather, as they may offer chances to play new quests.

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

February 14, 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.

Contra: Operation Galuga

Contra: Operation Galuga

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

March 12, 2024

A remake of an iconic 1987 shoot 'em up, developed by WayForward and published by Konami. Contra: Operation Galuga features thoroughly refreshed visuals and modernised mechanics.

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster

Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster

PCPlayStationXbox

Action

September 19, 2024

A remastered version of the popular TPP zombie action game from Capcom. Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster offers much refreshed visuals thanks to running on RE Engine. It also offers a lot of improvements related to saving progress, controls, interface and in-game mechanics.

Earth Defense Force 6

Earth Defense Force 6

PCPlayStation

Action

July 25, 2024

The third main installment in a series of third-person shooters, in which we face off against cosmic invaders. Earth Defense Force 6 tasks us with exterminating swarms of overgrown insects, reptiles, amphibians and other beasts invading Earth.

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess

PCPlayStationXbox

Action

July 19, 2024

A TPP action game by Capcom, inspired by Japanese mythology. Kunitsu-Gami: Path of the Goddess has us thrown into the middle of a conflict between the mortal and spirit realms.

Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered

Shadows of the Damned: Hella Remastered

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

October 31, 2024

A remastered release of a TPP shooter with horror elements from 2011. Shadows of the Damned: Remastered stars Garcia Hotspur, a demon hunter delving down into hell to save his beloved.

Serum

Serum

PC

Action

May 23, 2024, Early Access

FPP survival game. In Serum, we play the protagonist, who explores stylized locations, acquires valuable resources, and uses the title substance, which increases his chances of survival while causing various mutations.

Pine Harbor

Pine Harbor

PC

Action

April 25, 2024, Early Access

An open world FPP survival horror, inspired by the popular Resident Evil and Silent Hill series. The action of Pine Harbor takes place in a foggy town overrun by bloodthirsty monsters. Our job is to survive while trying to discover the mystery of this dangerous place.

Metro Awakening

Metro Awakening

PCPlayStation

Action

November 7, 2024

A spin-off of the popular series of post-apocalyptic shooters, developed by Vertigo Games with VR headsets in mind. Metro Awakening has us play as Serdar - a doctor trying to find his wife and obtain medicine her life depends on.

9 Days

9 Days

PC

Action

March 8, 2024

An action adventure TPP game with an open world and a sci-fi setting. 9 Days features the titular time limit for us to prepare to face the ultimate threat. We are free to choose where we want to go, who we want to fight, and how our hero will gain new skills and items.

The Thing: Remastered

The Thing: Remastered

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

December 5, 2024

A new version of the survival horror from 2002, based on the popular horror movie license. The Thing: Remastered was created by Nightdive Studios, offering much refreshed graphics. We play as Captain J.F. Blake, trying to solve the mystery of Outpost 31 in Antarctica.

GRAVEN

GRAVEN

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

January 23, 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.

Kaku: Ancient Seal

Kaku: Ancient Seal

PCPlayStationXbox

Action

July 12, 2024

A TPP action adventure game with an open world and RPG elements. In Kaku: Ancient Seal, we play a boy who travels through a fantastic land to confront the lords of the four elements who have overrun it.

Alan Wake 2: Night Springs

Alan Wake 2: Night Springs

PCPlayStationXbox

Action

June 8, 2024

An expansion to Alan Wake 2, a third-person survival horror game. Alan Wake 2: Night Springs is set within the world of the titular TV show, allowing us to play as the waitress Rose, sheriff Breaker of Jesse from Control. Each playable character has their own episode.

Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

Gestalt: Steam & Cinder

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

July 16, 2024

Platform action game enriched with RPG elements. In Gestalt: Steam & Cinder as Aletheia we discover the dark secrets of the steampunk city of Canaan, exploring various levels and facing mechanical opponents.

Another Crab's Treasure

Another Crab's Treasure

PCPlayStationXboxNintendo

Action

April 25, 2024

A TPP action adventure game with soulslike elements. In Another Crab's Treasure we move to the bottom of the ocean, which we wander as a hermit crab named Kril. The protagonist performs tasks, fights enemies and learns the dark secrets of the underwater world.

Intravenous 2

Intravenous 2

PC

Action

August 15, 2024

The second installment of a top-down stealth action series, inspired by the Splinter Cell and Hotline Miami games. Intravenous 2 features two different characters - they can act stealthy or engage in direct combat, eliminating large number of enemies.

LEGO Horizon Adventures

LEGO Horizon Adventures

PCPlayStationNintendo

Action

November 14, 2024

An isometric action adventure game with elements of a 3D platformer. LEGO Horizon Adventures shows Aloy and the world of Horizon in a more humoristic LEGO form. We can recreate events from Horizon Zero Dawn and the additional focus is on building things with LEGO bricks.

Duckside

Duckside

PC

Action

September 25, 2024, Early Access

A survival action game inspired by DayZ and Rust, filled with humor and offering an open world. In Duckside we play as one of the ducks armed with weapons. We must fight other ducks, avoid human hunters, build shelters and craft gear thanks to obtained materials.

Incursion Red River

Incursion Red River

PC

Action

April 10, 2024, Early Access

An FPS tactical extraction shooter, prepared primarily for the online co-op experience. Incursion Red River transports us to an alternative version of modern Vietnam. We play as a mercenary working for the military organizations and carry out various contracts for them.

Robobeat

Robobeat

PCXbox

Action

May 14, 2024

An FPP shooter in which we eliminate enemies to the rhythm of techno music. Robobeat has us playing as the bounty hunter Ace, trying to catch and defeat the eccentric robot Frazzer in its residence. The combat is spectacular, involving fast moves, wall runs or double jumps.

Vivat Slovakia

Vivat Slovakia

PC

Action

April 18, 2024, Early Access

A third-person action game with an open world, largely inspired by the GTA series. It's set in Bratislava in the mid 1990s, when Slovakia separated from the rule of the Soviet Republic. The game features around 20 story missions, as well as various vehicles and weapons.

BlazBlue: Entropy Effect

BlazBlue: Entropy Effect

PC

Action

January 31, 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.

Wild Woods

Wild Woods

PC

Action

December 9, 2024

A coop-focused roguelike with an isometric view. Wild Woods is about controlling cats and protecting a cart when travelling through a dangerous forest. We must solve various puzzles, engage in crafting, manage resources, fight bandits and eliminate obstacles on our way.

Vladik Brutal

Vladik Brutal

PC

Action

August 9, 2024

A brutal FPS inspired by the Half-Life series. Vladik Brutal takes us to a dictatorship inspired by the countries of Eastern Europe. We play as a hero who opposes the brutal dictator and travel through dystopian locations, defeating hordes of enemies.