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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. more

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Borderlands: The Handsome Collection
Borderlands: The Handsome Collection

Action 07 September 2018

A set of the Borderlands 2 and Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel! Reeditions with all of their expansions. Borderlands: The Handsome Collection is a bundle developed with the 8th-generation consoles in mind. The remastered versions, similarly to the originals, were developed by Gearbox Software. The action of the games takes us to the post-apocalyptic planet Pandora and its moon respectively. The gameplay combines elements of open-word action and role-playing games.

Ronin
Ronin

Action 30 June 2015

An old school 2D platform game developed by independent Polish developer Tomasz Waclawek. The story of the game was inspired by the cult movie Kill Bill directed by Quentin Tarantino. In the game the player assumes the role of a mysterious woman who intends to get rid of five influential owners of a corporation.

Wings! Remastered Edition
Wings! Remastered Edition

Action 17 October 2014

A remastered edition of the classic aerial shooting, which debuted in 1990 on Amiga computers. The action of the game takes place in the years 1916-18, and we play the role of the pilot of the 56th RAF Squadron, sitting at the helm of the plane Sopwith Camel. The new version of the title offers a completely refreshed HD graphics, a re-recorded soundtrack, as well as 5 hidden missions and an alternative end to the game.

Fire & Forget: The Final Assault
Fire & Forget: The Final Assault

Action 16 May 2013

Fire & Forget: The Final Assault is an action racing game, an attempt to revive the popular series of the 1980s. The action takes place in the postapocalyptic world of the future, and the player plays the role of a combat vehicle operator, who must stop a group of terrorists from annihilating the few remaining human beings. The title was produced by Anuman Interactive's development studio.

Nether
Nether

Action 05 June 2014

Produced by Phosphor Games, an independent first person perspective (FPP) action game. The Nether's storyline presents a bleak vision of the near-future world in which a mysterious cataclysm has put an end to human civilization. 10 years after this event a handful of survivors penetrate the ruins of cities in search of supplies, exposing themselves to attacks from bandits and monsters with supernatural abilities, known as the Nether.

Metro: Last Light – Chronicles Pack
Metro: Last Light – Chronicles Pack

Action 15 October 2013

The fourth addition to the FPS survival horror convention - Metro: Last Light. The extension allows you to embody the characters known to the main character in three new missions, taking place in parallel with the story of the stand. In addition, the Chronicles Pack includes an additional weapon whose design was born in the head of a fan of the series.

Saints Row IV: Enter the Dominatrix
Saints Row IV: Enter the Dominatrix

Action 22 October 2013

The first story expansion for Saints Row IV, the fourth installment of the popular series of sandbox action games developed by Volition studio. Saints Row IV: Enter the Dominatrix presents an alternative version of events told in the basic game. The main theme of the expansion is an invasion of the space empire of Zin on Earth. The leader of the aliens puts the Saints in a virtual reality controlled by the crazy artificial intelligence known as Dominatrix.

Kick-Ass 2
Kick-Ass 2

Action 02 May 2014

Maintained in the convention of "walking brawl". (brawler) action game, being an adaptation of the film under the same title. Kick-Ass 2 is the work of Freedom Factory studio, whose output also includes such productions as Cycling Evolution 2009 and BloodBath. The game's plot is based on the cinematic original. The main characters, two high school students in superhero costumes - Kick-Ass and Hit Girl - must clean the city from criminals led by the dangerous The Motherfu**er.

Helldivers
Helldivers

Action 07 December 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.

War of the Vikings
War of the Vikings

Action 15 April 2014

Designed for multiplayer action game, being a sequel to War of the Roses. The title was produced by Swedish studio Fatshark with publishing support from Paradox Interactive. In War of the Vikings, players have the opportunity to take the side of the Saxons or the Vikings and stand up to brutal competition in online skirmishes for up to 64 players. The gameplay mechanics is based on the solutions from War of the Roses with an emphasis on even greater realism in close combat.

Miner Wars Arena
Miner Wars Arena

Action 28 August 2012

Action game with arcade elements, designed by the development team of Keen Software House studio. In 2090, the inhabitants of the Solar System struggle with the consequences of political divisions. Humanity is fighting for the raw materials found on asteroids. The player plays the role of captain of a small mining ship trying to gain valuable resources.

Twisted Metal 2: World Tour
Twisted Metal 2: World Tour

Action 13 November 1997

Twisted Metal 2 is part of a cult series that debuted on the PlayStation in 1995. The game is a car shooting game in which we play as one of the tournament participants, competing to death and life against other opponents.

Outwars
Outwars

Action 01 April 1998

Non-linear science fiction shooting with tactical elements and high manoeuvrability. We play the role of a cosmic marine, which tries to stop the invasion of aliens and thus save the universe.

The Chaos Engine
The Chaos Engine

Action 29 August 2013

Remake set in a steampunk climate, a cult two-dimensional shooting from 1993. We play the role of one of the six daredevils to overcome 16 stages on their own or in cooperation mode in 4 different scenes and face a rebellious time machine that turned against its creator and turned people into hungry beasts.

Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp
Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp

Action 21 October 2008

Barbie Horse Adventures: Riding Camp is a simulation and skill game produced by the Swedish studio Pixel Tales for young lovers of horses and the famous doll. The player can play the role of Barbie, who during her stay at an equestrian camp gets to know the charms of horseback riding and visits the surrounding area.

Bad Bots
Bad Bots

Action 17 May 2013

Bad Botsto maintained the style of retro platform shooting 2D shooter with a type of run & gun. The Bad Bots action takes place in the distant future on board the spacecraft Titan Hauler. The player takes on the role of Sam McRae, the last surviving crew member to face hostile robots. The title was produced by an independent studio Point 5 Projects.

Edge of Space
Edge of Space

Action 17 September 2015

A platform science fiction sandbox game developed by indie studio HandyMan. In terms of gameplay mechanics the title resembles Terraria. Players, as the crew members of the ArkCo spaceship, wake up from cryogenic sleep only to discover that their vessel arrived to a dark corner of space that bears an uncanny resemblance to the Bermuda Triangle back on Earth. The game is set in an open, randomly generated world, and the players’ main goal is survival.

Project STORM
Project STORM

Action canceled

Cooperative shooting focused primarily on online gameplay. The production of authors Syndicate and Chronicles of Riddick has been maintained in the climates of science fiction.

Hunter's Trophy 2: Australia
Hunter's Trophy 2: Australia

Action 22 April 2013

Realistic first person perspective hunting simulation (FPP). Players can play the role of hunters and take part in virtual hunting for 20 species of Australian animals (including dingoes, vombats and wild buffaloes). The title was produced by the French development studio Kylotonn Entertainment.

Strike Vector
Strike Vector

Action 28 January 2014

Strike Vector is a network shooter in which transforming fighters take place on battle maps filled with objects. Machines can switch between two modes. The first one is typical of aircraft and the second one resembles FPS and offers slower speeds with greater control over traffic at the same time.

America's Army: Proving Grounds
America's Army: Proving Grounds

Action 01 October 2015

The fourth installment of the first-person perspective multiplayer shooter franchise created in 2002 on request of the U.S. Army as a promotion of a military career. The title focuses on multiplayer, so once you pass the series of initial tests, you find yourself on the virtual battlefield where up to 32 players undertake missions, unlock new content, and earn military honors. America’s Army: Proving Grounds diligently recreates organizational structures of the U.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Uprising
Call of Duty: Black Ops II – Uprising

Action 16 May 2013

The second of the four announced packages of maps for Call of Duty: Black Ops II. In addition to the four new multiplayer arenas (Magma, Encore, Vertigo and Studio), the DLC contains an additional scenario to play in Zombie mode.

Soldier Front 2
Soldier Front 2

Action 03 July 2013

Soldier Front 2 is a continuation of the 2007 FPP shooter, the action of which takes place in an alternative future. The world is plunged into wars, and in addition, the Earth is beginning to be invaded by aliens who want to destroy all the inhabitants of the planet.

Dragons and Titans
Dragons and Titans

Action 30 April 2013

Dragons and Titans is a browser-based MOBA by the Wyrmbyte team. The game consists of clashes between two teams of players with powerful dragons. For this reason battles take place exclusively in the air. The gameplay is based on close cooperation with comrades in arms and the proper use of the rich set of special skills of each dragon.