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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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Grand Theft Auto
Action 27 October 1997
A controversial action game developed by the Scotch studio DMA Design. The game takes place in three American cities, based on Miami, New York and San Francisco. The objective of the game is to complete various missions received from mafia bosses. At first the missions are simple (for example, stealing cars), but as player’s reputation increases, the objectives become more complicated and player starts participating in bank robberies, murders and other insolent crimes.
Elite Forces: WWII Normandy
Action 01 March 2001
Historically presented operations of the 101st Air-Desant Division at the back of the enemy, preparing the area before the Allied invasion in Normandy.
Thief: The Dark Project
Action 02 December 1998
A first person action game with stealth features, set in a Medieval world, developed by the experienced Looking Glass Technologies studio, known from such games as System Shock and Flight Unlimited. In Thief: The Dark Project we take the role of Garret, a young adept of the art of thievery, who leaves the ranks of a secret brotherhood to start working on his own.
Wanted: Weapons of Fate
Action 24 March 2009
Wanted: Weapons of Fate is a third-party view shooting (TPP), produced by the Grin studio's development team. The main character of the game is a young accountant named Wesley, endowed with supernormal abilities to use weapons. The creators divided the game into 9 stages, during which the players have the opportunity to demonstrate their ability to turn off the missile flight path.
Enemy Territory: Quake Wars
Action 28 September 2007
An online first-person shooter that combines the universe of the cult Quake series with the gameplay mechanics of the free modification to Return to Castle Wolfenstein entitled enemy Territory. It was developed by Splash Damage in cooperation with if Software. The action takes place in 2065 after the merciless Strogg land on Earth with the aim of obliterating its inhabitants.
Giants: Citizen Kabuto
Action 07 December 2000
Giants: Citizen Kabuto is a crazy action game combining a shooter with light RTS elements in the form of raw material management and building construction. The action takes place on an alien planet, on which three sides of the war are waged: a woman resembling a mermaid, a giant monster named Kabuto, and space adventurers who had to land in this land in an emergency.
Constantine
Action 04 March 2005
Constantine is an action/adventure game, created by the Bits Studios development studio, whose feature layer was directly based on a film of the same title. The film was based on Hellblazer comic book.
Red Faction
Action 18 September 2001
An action game, developed by Volition, combining the features of a classic FPS game with extensive adventure game elements. The plot of Red Faction has been set in the year 2100, and takes place on Mars. In one of the mines, a rebellion breaks out against the ruthless regime of the Ultor Corporation, and is further fueled by a virus decimating the workers.
Metal: Hellsinger
Action 15 September 2022
Metal: Hellsinger is a first-person shooter in hell, in which the key to efficient killing of encountered hordes of demons is to shoot to the rhythm of metal sounds, in which we will hear the frontmen of legendary groups.
The Last Case of Benedict Fox
Action 27 April 2023
An action adventure platforming metroidvania featuring combat reminiscent of soulslikes. The Last Case of Benedict Fox tells the tale of a detective investigating a gruesome murder, facing demons and beasts along the way.
Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-shot Adventure
Action 09 November 2021
A standalone version of the fourth DLC for Borderlands 2. Tiny Tina's Assault on Dragon Keep: A Wonderlands One-shot Adventure takes you to a fantasy land and embarks on a crazy adventure, eliminating hordes of enemies and acquiring increasingly better equipment.
Dream Cycle
Action 09 August 2022
An action adventure game supervised by Toby Gard, one of the "fathers" of the Tomb Raider series. Dream Cycle takes us to a dreamland made up of countless levels, which we traverse as Morgan Carter. As a game-service, the game is regularly updated.
Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed
Action 30 August 2022
Remake of the second installment of the humorous action game series, in which we play as an alien named Crypto. In Destroy All Humans! 2: Reprobed we traverse the Earth (but not only) wreaking havoc and trying to take revenge on the enemies of the hero who destroyed his mother ship.
Helskate
Action 15 February 2024
A cross between a slasher, a roguelike and an arcade skateboarding sim. Helskate has us playing as a skater traversing the fantasy land of Vertheim, killing hordes of monsters while performing skateboard tricks.
Gal Guardians: Demon Purge
Action 23 February 2023
An action adventure platformer metroidvania. In Grim Guardians: Demon Purge we play as demon hunters, traversing a dark castle and eliminating forces of evil.
Moon Mystery
Action 28 October 2024
An FPS focusing on exploration and puzzle solving. Moon Mystery takes us to the Moon, which hides many secrets. Over time, the game takes us to other nooks and crannies of space, and even lets us relive flashbacks from the main character's life on Earth.
Crashlands 2
Action March 2025
The second installment in an acclaimed series of action games by an indie studio Butterscotch Shenanigans. Crashlands 2 has us once again playing as Flux Dabes, a galactic courier setting out back home for a well-earned vacation. Unfortunately, the universe has other plans...
Tribes 3: Rivals
Action 12 March 2024
The sixth (and third main) installment in a series of online first-person shooters originating from 1998. Tribes 3: Rivals was developed by Prophecy Games, a large part of the dev team previously having had worked on the warmly received Tribes: Ascend.
Atomic Picnic
Action 07 November 2024
A TPP shooter with roguelike elements, inspired by Vampire Survivors and Halls of Torment. Atomic Picnic is about fighting hordes of enemies, obtaining new upgrades and developing our character. The game features both singleplayer and online co-op for 4 players.
Kill Knight
Action 02 October 2024
An isometric arena survival game, enriched with roguelike and bullet hell elements. Kill Knight allows us to play as a titular knight. We explore the vast Abyss, eliminating hordes of enemies using melee weapons and firearms. Over time we can improve our skills and gear.
Star Wars: Battlefront Classic Collection
Action 14 March 2024
A compilation of the first two Star Wars Battlefront games from 2004-2005, expanded with brand new content. The Classic Collection offers several new characters, maps and ways to play. It's focused on multiplayer for up to 64 people, but it also contains story campaigns.
Out of Action
Action 2025
A cyberpunk-themed FPS in which we use bullet time and perform Max Payne-style moves, including slow-motion jumps and slides. The game features futuristic weapons and gadgets. Out of Action supports singleplayer, but it's primarily meant for multiplayer combat.
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
Action 23 January 2025 (early access since 25 March 2024)
A two-dimensional metroidvania platformer. Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist is a sequel to Ender Lilies: Quietus of the Knights. It features Lilac as the new protagonist and it offers various new gameplay features, including voice overs and difficulty levels changes.
Soldat 2
Action 22 September 2020
The 2D shooter and a direct continuation of the popular title from 2002 - Soldat. The game emphasizes multiplayer. It was developed by Polish independent developer Michal "MM" Marcinkowski (he belongs to Transhuman Design studio, which is responsible for releasing the game).