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Code Vein
RPG 27 September 2019
A dark action-RPG from the Japanese studio Shift, known from the God Eater franchise. The story of Code Vein takes place in the near future, when vampires with supernatural powers live on the ruins of our civilization. The bloodsuckers live together and try to discover the mysteries of the post-apocalyptic world, while also making sure they don’t turn into grotesque monsters due to lack of blood.
Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Secrets of the Spires
Action 26 November 2024
The second major DLC to the action adventure game Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora - Secrets of the Spires is setin the titular region, where we must stop the RDA from destroying the ecosystem. The expansion introduces massive aerial battles.
Mass Effect 3: Leviathan
RPG 28 August 2012
A major expansion for the third installment in the cult RPG series Mass Effect, created by BioWare. Action of the DLC takes places during the war and concentrates on the eponymous mythical creature, known as the Leviathan of Dis, supposedly able to destroy a Reaper. Such powerful ally would be priceless in the fight against the Reapers so commander Shepard decides to verify the rumors and try to find Leviathan.
Battlefleet Gothic: Armada
Strategy 21 April 2016
A space real-time strategy game set in the popular science-fiction universe created by Games Workshop, initially for tabletop battle games. It was developed by Tindalos Interactive, an independent French studio known mostly for Stellar Impact. The action takes us to the war-torn world of Wahammer 40,000, where 4 powerful factions — Imperium, Chaos, Eldar and Orks — fight for dominance in the Gothic sector. The players assume control over a fleet of the chosen side.
Half-Life: Counter-Strike
Action 23 November 2000
Multiplayer modification of the cult Half-Life, prepared by the creators of the original from Valve Software studio. The game is a tactical FPP shooter, in which two teams face each other, representing terrorists and specialized anti-terrorist units. Each team has at their disposal a dedicated arsenal of weapons, which were prepared on the basis of original equipment of special forces from different countries (like Navy Seals, GSG9, GIGN or SAS).
Doom 3
Action 03 August 2004
The third installment of the legendary FPS series by id Software which set new standards in the genre’s development back in the mid-90s. The action takes place in a secret research facility of the UAC corporation on Mars, where the protagonist, an ex-marine whom we control, begins his service. Shortly thereafter, strange things begin to happen: the lab comes under attack, the communications with the HQ are severed, and the people we encounter turn into bloodthirsty monsters.
Honkai: Star Rail
RPG 26 April 2023
Honkai: Star Rail is a futuristic fantasy RPG. The player controls a group of heroic space explorers, while the gameplay revolves around expansive turn-based combat.
Everspace 2
Action 06 April 2023
Everspace 2 is a sequel to the space shooter with RPG elements from 2017. The player explores the game's world (this time designed by hand) aboard a spaceship, completing quests. Progressing rewards us with better ships and upgrades, letting us face gradually greater challenges.
Borderlands 4
Action 2025
The fourth main installment of the popular FPP looter shooter series from Gearbox Software. In Borderlands 4 we can once again play as one of the Vault Hunters - our task is to visit various planets searching for treasures and better gear, eliminating hordes of enemies.
Spider-Man 3: The Game
Action 04 May 2007
An action adventure game based on the third Spider-Man movie directed by Sam Raimi. The action is set in the city of New York, recreated with great attention to details. We assume the role of the eponymous superhero, who has to undertake a myriad of various quests. However, the story does not impose any specific path on us, letting us decide the mission order on our own.
Spectre Divide
Action 03 September 2024
A multiplayer FPS created by the streamer Shroud and developers with CoD, Valorant and Apex Legends experience. Spectre Divide allows to control a player and its Spectre - the other character to which we can switch at any time. The game offers ranked gameplay.
Mass Effect 5
RPG TBA
The fifth part of the extremely popular action RPG series. Mass Effect 5 was developed by BioWare studio, responsible for the brand, known among others for Dragon Age and Baldur's Gate series and games such as KotOR or Jade Empire.
Remember Me
Action 04 June 2013
A cyberpunk action-adventure game with third-person perspective view. It is the first work of the French studio Dontnod Entertainment. The story of Remember Me is set in 2084, when humanity developed technology that allows for digitization of memories. This system is supervised by the Memorize corporation and its special agents called Memory Hunters.
Freelancer
Simulation 04 March 2003
Continuation of adventures in the universe known from Stanlancer, where this time the player plays the role of a civilian crossing the space in search of fame and money. Unlike its predecessor, Freelancer offers an open structure of the world and a free choice of ways of earning money.
Crysis Remastered
Action 23 July 2020
A remastered version of Crysis, developed by Crytek and Saber Interactive studios. Crysis Remastered has gained numerous visual improvements, including refreshed textures and ray tracing support, as well as graphical effects absent from the original.
Risk of Rain 2
Action 11 August 2020
A continuation of the well-received game that combines elements of platform games, RPGs, and roguelike productions. Both installments of the Risk of Rain series have been developed by the independent studio called Hopoo Games. In Risk of Rain 2, a player assumes the role of a character traversing the surface of an unknown distant planet with the objective of surviving in this unwelcoming environment and exploring locations filled with aggressive adversaries.
Hi-Fi Rush
Action 25 January 2023
Hi-Fi RUSH is a TPP rhythm action game, in which we face off against mechanical foes to the rhythm of music. The game tells the story of Chai, a "defective" aspiring rockstar, traversing a futuristic city with his allies and battling against an evil corporation.
The Finals
Action 08 December 2023
Multiplayer FPS from Embark Studios - veterans of the genre, who previously worked, among others, on the Battlefield series. In The Finals we take part in dynamic clashes in arenas, during which we eliminate opponents in the most spectacular ways possible.
Quake 4
Action 18 October 2005
The fourth major installment in the cult FPS series developed by Raven Software under strict supervision of id Software. Contrary to its predecessor, Quake 4 features an extensive single player mode, the action of which takes place right after the events of Quake II. The defeat of the Strogg leader, Macron, did not seal the fate of the hostile alien race, for it managed to regroup and bring a new, even more dangerous leader to life.
Attack on Titan: Wings of Freedom
Action 16 February 2016
A third-person action game developed by experienced Japanese developer Omega Force (Dynasty Warriors, Samurai Warriors) and an adaption of highly popular anime TV series and manga, originally known as Shingeki no Kyojin. The plot is based on the comic books and takes us to grim, post-apocalyptic world, in which the remnants of humanity enclosed themselves in a series of towering walls after being nearly driven to extinction by gigantic Titans.
Deponia Doomsday
Adventure 01 March 2016
The fourth installment in the comedy adventure game series initially planned as a trilogy. however, under the pressure of fan expectations, the creators from Daedalic Entertainment decided to create one more entry in the franchise. Deponia Doomsday continues the story of Rufus, who had a vision of a disaster striking the idyllic floating city of Elysium and his home, garbage heap-planet Deponia.
BioShock Remastered
Action 13 September 2016
A remastered edition of a popular FPS with RPG elements, originally released in 2007 on PC and Xbox 360; the PlayStation 3 version came out a year later. In case of the PC version, BioShock Remastered is available as a stand-alone product, but the game is part of BioShock: The Collection as well. The largest change introduced since the original release lies in the improved visuals, now supporting 4K resolution and using updated textures.
XCOM 2: War of the Chosen
Strategy 29 August 2017
An expansion to XCOM 2 developed by Firaxis Games. Its story focuses on the titular Chosen – a new type of agents working for ADVENT, who try to capture the leader of the XCOM group. To achieve this, those merciless specialists kidnap his followers and torture them to gather valuable information. They are so effective that they can even affect the strategic layer and destroy our global operations.
Biomutant
RPG 25 May 2021
Biomutant is an open world RPG developed by Experiment 101 and published by THQ Nordic. The game takes the players to a peculiar world inhabited by humanoid animals – the universe combines post-apocalyptic science fiction elements with themes from Wuxia movies.