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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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Orcs Must Die! 2
Orcs Must Die! 2

Action 30 July 2012

Continuation of a well-received action game with elements of the tower defense genre. The creators made sure that the most successful elements of the predecessor are properly polished and the game is enriched with additional content. One of the biggest novelties is the cooperation mode expected by fans.

Mirror's Edge Catalyst
Mirror's Edge Catalyst

Action 07 June 2016

A continuation of the 2008’s bestselling action game by EA DICE that combined incredibly dynamic gameplay with parkour elements. The story is set in a quasi-totalitarian world of the near future, where powerful corporations replaced governments. The players assume the role of Faith, a courier who, having mastered the art of moving through the urban jungle, through her determination can become the eponymous catalyst of change.

Squad
Squad

Action 23 September 2020

A tactical shooter released as a sequel to one of the most popular Battlefield 2 modifications - Project Reality. The game was developed as a commercial version of that mod; however, only part of the original team worked on it. Nevertheless, Squad stayed true to the original concept, focusing mainly on online gameplay, and was designed to be something between an action-packed first-person shooter and a hardcore military simulation.

Red Faction: Guerrilla
Red Faction: Guerrilla

Action 15 September 2009

A science-fiction TPP action game, which is a third installment in a series created by Volition studio in 2001. The plot of Red Faction: Guerrilla takes place on Mars, 50 years after the events of the first part. During the gameplay, we assume the role of Alec Mason, an engineer who leads a resistance army, hoping to overthrow the tyranny of an organization called Earth Defense Force.

Serious Sam 4
Serious Sam 4

Action 24 September 2020

Another major installment in the series of brutal and bloody shooters developed by the Croatian Croteam studio. The story of this part is set before the events of the third installment, in which Sam had to face the forces of the main antagonist - Mental in a futuristic, virtual version of ancient Egypt. Mental's goal was, obviously, to take over the Earth. However, the story in this new installment seems to be a bit more mature.

GTFO
GTFO

Action 10 December 2021

FPP survival horror shooter set for cooperation mode. Four players explore an underground base full of monsters, but also valuable artifacts. The gameplay focuses mainly on fighting with the use of an extensive arsenal of firearms.

Deadside
Deadside

Action 2025 (early access since 14 April 2020)

Multiplayer shooter with elements of survival, set in an open, postapocalyptic world. Deadside is a Bad Pixel studio game that was originally released on the Steam platform in early access.

Beautiful Light
Beautiful Light

Action 2025

An FPS revolving around asymmetrical multiplayer. Beautiful Light focuses on battles between teams of operatives trying to extract an artifact while being hunted by player-controlled monsters.

9 Years of Shadows
9 Years of Shadows

Action 27 March 2023

Metroidvania realized in the convention of a platform action game. In 9 Years of Shadows, we are in an abandoned orphanage. We walk through it as a warrior named Europe, and our task is to unravel the mystery of missing orphans and crack down on the forces of evil.

God of War: Ragnarok - Valhalla
God of War: Ragnarok - Valhalla

Action 19 September 2024

Valhalla is a free DLC to God of War: Ragnarok, set in the titular Norse afterlife. The expansion is a roguelike, meaning permadeath and many random elements each run.

Hytale
Hytale

Action 2025

An interesting production with an open world, reminiscent of Minecraft. The game was created by Hypixel Studios - a company founded by people who over the years created content for the hit studio Mojang AB.

Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945
Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945

Action 30 September 2005

First-person action game with stealth elements by Rebellion Software, known so far mainly for the cult shooter Aliens vs Predator from 1999. The action of Sniper Elite: Berlin 1945 takes place in the last days of World War II, and during the game we play as Peter Maurer - elite German sniper, recruited by the American OSS agency.

Way of the Samurai 3
Way of the Samurai 3

Action 23 March 2016

One of the installments in action games series developed by Acquire studio. The story takes place in feudal Japan, in the Gishu Amana province, where a fierce battle between the rivaling clans takes place. The player assumes the role of a samurai and chooses his side in the conflict. It is worth mentioning that each path has a different ending. The basic of the gameplay is combat. The enemies can be defeated by using many types of melee weapon.

Stranglehold
Stranglehold

Action 18 September 2007

Stranglehold is an action game produced under the watchful eye of the famous director John Woo. This product is a de facto continuation of the 1992 film Hard Boiled (the Polish title is Children of Triad) - it was the last work of this cinematographic creator, shot in Hong Kong before moving to Hollywood.

KISS Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child
KISS Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child

Action 18 July 2000

KISS Psycho Circus: The Nightmare Child is a first person shooter (FPS) in a psychedelic climate produced by Third Law Interactive studio. The action of the game was set in the hellish world of Psycho Circus, and the player takes on the role of one of the members of the KISS team and starts fighting with the servants of the title Child of the Nightmare.

Deer Hunter 2005
Deer Hunter 2005

Action 28 September 2004

The 2005 edition of a popular series of hunting games focusing on deer fishing. The authors focused on realism. The maps are large and the animals moving around them behave as they really do. The weaponry and hunter's equipment were developed with similar attention to detail.

The Hulk
The Hulk

Action 27 May 2003

The Hulk is a dynamic Third-Person View (TPP) action game, whose plot refers to the plot of a film directed by Ang Lee. The title character, well known to Marvel's comic book fans, must stop the cruel Leader from creating an army of creatures. Developers from the Radical Entertainment studio have prepared 30 complex and full of opponents levels, some of which are locations known from the film.

Delta Force: Task Force Dagger
Delta Force: Task Force Dagger

Action 26 June 2002

A stand-alone addition to the third part of the well-known NovaLogic action tactical game series - Delta Force: Land Warrior. It contains a number of additions and upgrades, including new missions and weapons.

Delta Force: Land Warrior
Delta Force: Land Warrior

Action 08 November 2000

For the third time we have the opportunity to play the role of the commandos of the elite special forces of the US Force. This time the game offers a completely new, fully three-dimensional and accelerated graphical engine.

Sea of Thieves
Sea of Thieves

Action 20 March 2018

An action adventure game focusing on multiplayer, set in an open world filled with pirates, treasures and exotic lands to explore. It is a work of the experienced studios Rare – creators of such classic series as Donkey Kong and Banjoo-Kazooie. Players take on roles of corsairs taking part in countless adventures, both on land and open sea.

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

Action 01 March 2016

A remastered edition of a famous Xbox 360 shooter game prepared for PC and the eight generation consoles by The Coalition Studio, which comprises largely of the creators of the original release. The game takes you back to the war-devastated planet of Sera, which fell victim to an invasion of an alien race, commonly known as the Locust. Playing as Marcus Fenix, a convicted deserter, you and your team are sent to stop the invaders. The game employs third person perspective.

Transformers: Devastation
Transformers: Devastation

Action 06 October 2015

A third-person action game set in the universe of the popular Hasbro toy franchise. Contrary to the Transformers games released in recent years, the production by Platinum Games has nothing to do with Michael Bay’s movie series and is directly inspired by the animated TV series that aired in the USA in years 1984-87.

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows

Action 28 August 2013

Action game with warrior ninja turtles in the lead roles. The title is based on the American animated series Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles from 2012. Players can play alone and use the cooperation mode for up to four people.

America's Army: Operations
America's Army: Operations

Action 11 October 2002

Tactical action game created for the American army. The production focuses primarily on multiplayer gameplay, although it also includes several introductory (training) missions. Up to 32 players, divided into different classes, take part in the fights. The developers of the game tried to render the struggle of soldiers in a quite realistic way, which can be an advantage for many players.