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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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Tomb Raider: Legend
Action 07 April 2006
The seventh major installment of the Tomb Raider series. As the previous parts of the game were not received very well, a new studio – Crystal Dynamics, with Toby Gard, the creator of the original series, in its ranks – was entrusted with the game. Setting-wise, the title goes back to its roots, which means exploring ancient tombs and catacombs. During the gameplay you will visit a number of exotic locations, including Himalayas, Bolivia, Peru, Japan, Ghana, Malaysia, England, and Kazakhstan.
The Matrix: Path of Neo
Action 08 November 2005
The Matrix: Path of Neo is an action game based on the film trilogy of the Wachowski brothers. We direct the main protagonist of the films, Neo - the chosen one who is supposed to liberate humanity from the slavery of machines.
Operation Flashpoint: Dragon Rising
Action 06 October 2009
Official continuation of the extremely popular tactical action game Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis from 2001. The action takes place on the oil-rich small island of Skira located in East Asia. The game bets on the realism of the battlefield and often one ball is enough to say goodbye to the world. The control of team members also plays an important role.
Gears of War
Action 06 November 2007
A futuristic, third-person shooter by Epic Games – the creators of the bestselling Unreal series. The action takes place on Sera, a planet, devastated by a long war for power sources, resembling Earth. In the result of aggressive prospecting and exploration, hostile monstrosities called Locust started to appear on the surface of the planet and killed 80% of human population.
Wayfinder
Action 21 October 2024
Distributed on a free-to-play model, the action game with elements of MMO and RPG genre. The title was developed by Airship Syndicate studio - creators of Darksiders Genesis, Ruined King: A League of Legends Story and Battle Chasers: Nightwar.
Selaco
Action 31 May 2024
Retro shooter with F.E.A.R. inspired combat running on a modified Doom engine. Action takes place in an outpost which is one of the last shelters of humanity after the fall of Earth. We try to discover the secrets of the titular planet and fight off hordes of alien invaders.
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell: Double Agent
Action 07 November 2006
The fourth part of the hit series of third-person stealth games by Ubisoft, whose main character is a secret government agent Sam Fisher. In the game, he has undergone a distinct transformation, turning into a smooth-shaven villain serving a 20-year sentence. But it's all an effect of deliberate mystification, thanks to which our protagonist tries to infiltrate the ranks of a dangerous terrorist network and work it out from the inside.
Grim
Action TBA
Grim is a FPS produced by More Polygons studio. The game focuses on dynamic and purely arcade network battles with other people. The fun is enhanced by several interesting ideas, such as equipping the characters with the ability to perform giant jumps and a system of buying improvements for themselves and the team.
Dota 2
Action 09 July 2013
A fantasy MOBA game (Multiplayer Online Battle Arena) that combines elements of real-time strategy, action RPG, and action adventure game. This title was produced by Valve Software as a follow up to the popular Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos modification, Defense of the Ancients. Just like the original mod, Dota 2 focuses on clashes of two teams made up of up to 5 people, each one controlling one hero. The key to victory is the proper usage of the unique abilities of the heroes and cooperation.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
Action 11 November 2003
A virtual version of the adventures of a crazy yellow family, known to people all over the world for over 14 years. Radical Entertainment is responsible for the development of the game, and the script was created by people responsible for the popular TV series.
F.E.A.R. 2: Project Origin
Action 10 February 2009
A direct sequel to F.E.A.R.: First Encounter Assault Recon – the warmly received combination of first-person shooter and survival horror, developed by Monolith Productions. This time you don’t play as the Point Man, the protagonist of the first game, but as Michael Becket, a member of the anti-terrorist squad called Delta. His main objective is to arrest the head of Armacham Technology Corporation.
Medal of Honor: Allied Assault - Breakthrough
Action 22 September 2003
Second, official addition to the famous action game/FPP Medal of Honor: Allied Assault. This time we become sergeant of the American Army, John Baker, and the "Breakthrough" campaign will lead us from battles in North Africa, through clashes in Sicily, to bloody battles in Italy.
Slitterhead
Action 08 November 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.
Farlight 84
Action 21 September 2023
A free-to-play multiplayer battle royale third-person shooter. Farlight 84 has players fighting each other in fast-paced gunfights, wielding diverse weapons and driving powerful vehicles.
Tunic
Action 16 March 2022
Tunic is an isometric action-adventure game. We play as a anthropoid fox who explores a fantasy land full of treasures and monsters. The game's plot is told mostly through pictures and events as most of the lines are written in unintelligible, fictional language. In Tunic, we explore big, partially open maps, gather items, and fight many various enemies, including powerful bosses. Developers created an arcade combat system that allows us to execute various attacks and dodges.
Will Rock
Action 13 June 2003
Will Rock is a first person shooter produced by Saber Interactive studio, modelled on the adventures of Serious Sam. Players take on the role of an archaeologist who tries to stop members of a dangerous cult from bringing ancient Greek gods to Earth. The creators took care of, among others, a varied arsenal of available weapons and the option of multi-person fun on 6 dedicated boards.
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Action 01 May 2013
Standalone addition to the first-person shooter Far Cry 3 released in 2012. Ubisoft Montreal studio's production is a pastiche of science-fiction movies from the 80s. The plot of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon takes players to the year 2007. After the outbreak of nuclear war the world is plunged into chaos.
The Amazing Spider-Man
Action 10 August 2012
A third-person action game starring Marvel's most popular super hero, released in about the same time as Mark Webb's The Amazing Spider-Man movie. The game was developed by Beenox, the studio that, with a slightly different line-up, created Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions and Spider-Man: The Edge of Time. The events presented in the game take place after the ending of the movie and tell a completely separate story.
The Chronicles of Riddick: Assault on Dark Athena
Action 07 April 2009
Riddick Chronicles: Assault on Dark Athena is a Swedish Starbreeze AB action game set in a dark, futuristic universe known from Pitch Black and Riddick Chronicles. As the title character, the player has to face the ruthless crew of the Dark Athena spacecraft. The game combines elements of first person shootout and sneaking.
Streets of Rage 4
Action 30 April 2020
A continuation of Sega’s classic beat’em up series from the 90s. Streets of Rage 4 continues the genre’s traditions, with players facing waves of enemies on many stages.
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.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow
Action 27 August 2013
Another full-fledged installment in the legendary series of action games, developed by the Spanish developer Mercury Steam in cooperating with Konami - the creators of all the previous installments. The protagonist is called Gabriel and he is a member of the Brotherhood of Light. The organization fights evil forces, and Gabriel is given a mission to eliminate the titular Lords of Shadow.
Wolfenstein 3D
Action 05 May 1992
A 1992 cult shooter game, often called the “forefather” of 3D FPS games. Wolfenstein 3D was developed by the famous studio id Software, also known from such titles as Doom or Quake. You play as William “B.J.” Blazkowicz, an Allied special forces spy, who undertakes dangerous missions on enemy territory. Blazkowicz is sent to Nazi Germany to infiltrate Castle Hollehammer, a secret base where research on creating a super-soldier is conducted.
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames
Action 03 September 2008
Mercenaries 2: World in Flames is a sequel to one of the biggest electronic-entertainment surprises of 2005. Initially, talented developers from Pandemic Studios decided to focus on only one console (PlayStation 3), but after signing a publishing agreement with Electronic Arts corporation, a version for Xbox 360, PlayStation 2 and PeCet was announced.