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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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Code of Princess
Code of Princess

Action 14 April 2016

Code of Princess is a two-dimensional action game with a complex scenario and RPG elements. Players take on the role of a brave princess who wants to save her kingdom from enemy invasion.

War Inc. Battle Zone
War Inc. Battle Zone

Action 19 July 2011

War Inc. Battle Zone is a Third-Person View (TPP) network shooting produced by Warmongers Online Studio. The action of the game was set in 2012. The global economic crisis led to a global catastrophe. The situation is being exploited by corporations waging a ruthless war for influence and wealth among themselves. Players take on the role of mercenaries at the service of one of the international consortia. The game is distributed for free on a "play4free" basis.

Magic Carpet
Magic Carpet

Action 06 May 1994

A unique first-person action game, developed by Bullfrog, that can be described as an arcade simulator of the eponymous flying furniture. Its story is set in a fantasy world inhabited by many mythical creatures, with us taking the role of a young wizard, who, after the death of his mentor, decides to follow in his footsteps. The objective of the game is to gather enough magical energy to bring back peace to the lands ravaged by internal conflicts of mages.

Garshasp: Temple of the Dragon
Garshasp: Temple of the Dragon

Action 24 September 2012

Garshasp: Temple of the Dragon is a stand-alone addition to Garshasp: The Monster Slayer action game released in 2011. Players get to know the earlier adventures of the title hero, who, regardless of the dangers, becomes a fight against mythological beasts. The title was produced by independent studio Dead Mage.

Magicka: Wizard Wars
Magicka: Wizard Wars

Action 28 April 2015

An online role-playing MOBA game and a spin-off of the popular Magicka series. The production was developed by a separate team belonging to Paradox Interactive. The game focuses on PvP battles between two teams of four mages each, who fight by casting various spells. The magic mechanics were based on those from the main series and involve both single spells and combos, which can be both offensive and defensive.

Dead Space 3: Awakened
Dead Space 3: Awakened

Action 12 March 2013

Dead Space 3: Awakened is a feature extension of DLC to horror science fiction by Visceral Games. It introduces a new single player mini-campaign, which takes place after the events of the basic version of the game.

ROAM
ROAM

Action canceled

A project designed by Ryan Sharr, mixing elements of a third-person perspective action game, a real time strategy, and a cRPG with a zombie invasion theme. The action of ROAM takes place in a world taken over by living dead, while the players assume the role of survivors who attempt to live another day in the unfriendly environment.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Revolution
Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Revolution

Action 28 February 2013

The first major addition to Call of Duty: Black Ops II, containing a standard portion of content. The authors of the game have prepared four multiplayer maps (Hydro, Downhill, Mirage, Grind) and a new mode (Turned) and Zombie arena (Die Rise). In addition, the Peacekeeper machine gun, which was not previously available, has been added.

Sleeping Dogs: Nightmare in North Point
Sleeping Dogs: Nightmare in North Point

Action 30 October 2012

The first DLC feature addition to the Sandbox action game Sleeping Dogs by United Front Games studio. Its premiere did not coincidentally coincide with the Halloween celebrations, as the main axis of the expansion plot is the struggle of detective Wei Shena with the invasion of an army of invaders and vampires of Chinese mythology. In order to face them, the main character of the game received new items and skills.

Guns and Robots
Guns and Robots

Action 11 December 2012

Guns and Robots shooter in which the action is shown from a third person's perspective, and the fun focuses on online clashes with other players. We carry out powerful robots, which we construct ourselves from more than a hundred different parts.

Sid Meier's Covert Action
Sid Meier's Covert Action

Action 01 September 1990

A simulator of a covert agent’s life, developed by Microprose under the supervision of Sid Meier – the creator of such hits as Silent Service or Pirates!. The main protagonist of the game is a spy named Maximillian (or Maxine if we choose a female character), hired by the CIA to research a dangerous terrorist network. In the following missions we mainly gather information through wiretapping, intercepting secret messages etc.

Ace of Spades
Ace of Spades

Action 12 December 2012

Ace of Spades is a shooter produced by Jagex studio, which combines mechanisms typical for multiplayer FPS with elements known from Minecraft. During multi-player battles players can erect any buildings and destroy the existing ones.

Rage: The Scorchers
Rage: The Scorchers

Action 18 December 2012

An addition to the postapocalyptic shooter of the creators of the Doom and Quake series. Expansion focuses on the title gang that threatens the city of Hager. The DLC includes six new areas, several missions, previously unavailable weapons and a higher level of difficulty.

Mars War
Mars War

Action 10 January 2011

A free MMO shooting game in which hundreds of players fight each other for dominance on huge maps. We have at our disposal a rich arsenal of weapons as well as ground and flying vehicles.

Heavy Gear (1997)
Heavy Gear (1997)

Action 03 December 1997

The first title in the Heavy Gear series released in 1997, showing the fight of pilots armed with Gears and Striders - nimble, combat walking machines. The game is based on the brand, which includes paper RPG and board battle game.

Dark Shadows: Army of Evil
Dark Shadows: Army of Evil

Action 29 November 2012

Dark Shadows: Army of Evil is a first person perspective action game (FPP), produced by Burian Media Enterprises' development studio. The plot takes players back to the 14th century, where they play the daredevil setting out to help his beloved, who was abducted by invaders dressed up as a monster.

Crimson Road
Crimson Road

Action 31 January 2009

Crimson Road is an arcade shooter produced by Media Contact studio. The plot of the game depicts the struggle with a dangerous virus, which turns people into bloodthirsty beasts. The player controls an armored combat vehicle, and its task is to destroy hordes of mutants and protect a handful of survivors of the planet who have managed to withstand the epidemic.

Team Fortress 2: Mann vs. Machine
Team Fortress 2: Mann vs. Machine

Action 15 August 2012

A free DLC expansion for the online shooter Team Fortress 2 released in 2007 by Valve. The story of the Mann vs. Machine expansion focuses on a robot invasion due to which the Red and Blue mercenaries must unite their forces and face a common enemy. The gameplay was designed with cooperation mode for six players in mind. The players who control the characters must face waves of robots and destroy the Mann Co. factory in which the machines are created.

Battlefield 3: End Game
Battlefield 3: End Game

Action 26 March 2013

Battlefield 3: The Deciding Fight is the fifth big addition to the popular shooting from EA DICE Studio, Battlefield 3. First of all, it puts the emphasis on a dynamic fight. The Deciding Fight expands multiplayer gameplay by four fast-paced maps, three new modes of transport: motorcycle, lightweight AA vehicle and delivery plane, and Capture the Flag mode.

Zombie Playground
Zombie Playground

Action 31 October 2016

A co-op-oriented action game created by an independent developer known as Massive Black. The plot here focuses on zombies invading one of American primary schools. The students decide to re-capture the building using the available weapons. The player's goal in Zombie Playground is to eliminate subsequent waves of zombies - not only strict cooperation (4 players at max) is required for success, however, but also being able to develop effective tactics and make the best of one's equipment.

Happy Wars
Happy Wars

Action 28 May 2014

Happy Wars is a dynamic action game focused on multiplayer battles in which up to 30 players can take part at the same time. In the production of Super Smash Bros. Brawl is also not lacking attractions for lone gameplayers.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Collection 2
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – Collection 2

Action 21 June 2012

Second, fully-fledged extension to the very popular Call of Duty shooting: Modern Warfare 3. This patch introduces new maps to traditional multiplayer modes and further levels to Special Operations. The box contains only code that allows you to download digital content through the Steam service.

Dino D-Day
Dino D-Day

Action 08 April 2011

Dino D-Day is an alternative version of the history of World War II, based on the Source graphics engine. The Nazis managed to bring back to life the dinosaurs that will stand on the battlefield on the side of Fuhrer. We stand for one side - Nazis or Allies and together with other players we enter the battlefield.

Dust
Dust

Action 15 January 1999

Dust is a Polish FPP shooting, which takes place in the distant future, on the moon of Arena. After many interstellar conflicts, as a former soldier, we stand up to fight against various enemies, as well as struggle with the hostile environment on the moon. The game was distinguished by a solid graphic design.