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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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Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle
Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle

Action 05 July 2019

Complete edition of the game Attack on Titan 2, which in addition to the entire content of the original has additional missions and heroes from the third season of the animated original. In Attack on Titan 2: Final Battle, we play as heroes fighting against the title giants that have pushed humanity to the brink of extinction.

Journey to the Savage Planet
Journey to the Savage Planet

Action 21 May 2020

An action adventure game in which we play the role of a daredevil exploring the newly discovered planet and conducting a research if the planet may become inhabited. Game is maintained in a light tone, emphasized by the colorful graphics design.

Atomicrops
Atomicrops

Action 28 May 2020

Atomicrops is a combination of a farm simulator with a roguelike taking place in the postapocalyptic world.

American Fugitive
American Fugitive

Action 23 May 2019

An action game with an open world, in which we find ourselves in the United States from the 1980s. The main character in American Fugitive is Will Riley; the protagonist escapes from prison to find his father's murderer. Observing the action from a bird's eye view, during the game we carry out various tasks commissioned by the representatives of the criminal world, gradually penetrating their ranks.

ANNO: Mutationem
ANNO: Mutationem

Action 01 September 2022

Cyberpunk action RPG game, in which we get to the rising after the catastrophe Metropolis. The main character of ANNO: Mutationem walks through its streets, confronting the adversaries lurking in wait for her.

Persona 5 Strikers
Persona 5 Strikers

Action 23 February 2021

A spin-off of action RPG Persona 5. The production, with an original story, was prepared by Omega Force, which is known for its countless Dynasty Warriors titles and other related titles.

The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors
The Ninja Saviors: Return of the Warriors

Action 30 August 2019

A remastered version of a 1987 beat'em up game in which we take control of a combat android and cross linear levels, fight against enemy hordes and face powerful bosses. Against the background of the original, The Ninja Warriors: Once Again stands out due to the presence of new heroes and the local cooperation mode.

Elderborn
Elderborn

Action canceled

Polish FPP slasher, inspired by such games as Dark Messiah of Might and Magic, Arx Fatalis or Dark Souls. In Elderborn we play the role of a warrior, who eliminates the hordes of enemies, fighting with the white weapons.

Convergence: A League of Legends Story
Convergence: A League of Legends Story

Action 23 May 2023

Convergence: A League of Legends Story is a 2D platformer set in the universe of the most popular MOBA in the world. Its main protagonist, Ekko, traverses the city of Zaun, avoids traps, fights enemies and even rewinds time.

The TakeOver
The TakeOver

Action 04 June 2020

The Takeover is a beat 'em up game from studio Pelikan13. The game was inspired by cult 90s brawlers such as Streets of Rage or Final Fight. The player fights against waves of enemies alone or in the cooperation mode.

Skul: The Hero Slayer
Skul: The Hero Slayer

Action 21 October 2021

A roguelike, created in the convention of an action platformer. In Skul: The Hero Slayer we play the role of the skeleton, which fights with the hordes of heroes, trying to save the enslaved Demon King and his minions.

Mayhem in Single Valley
Mayhem in Single Valley

Action 30 March 2023

An action adventure game with RPG elements, reminiscent of The Legend of Zelda series. In Mayhem in Single Valley we play the role of Jack, who, after the surrounding animals have been turned into a bloodthirsty monster, has to do everything to save his hometown.

Mark of the Ninja Remastered
Mark of the Ninja Remastered

Action 09 October 2018

A remastered version of Mark of the Ninja, a hybrid of a platform action game and a stealth game. Compared to the original, the work of Klei Entertainment boasts refreshed visuals.

Daemon X Machina
Daemon X Machina

Action 13 September 2019

A third action game in which we sit at the helm of a futuristic moss and take part in clashes with other machines. Daemon X Machina is produced by Kenichiro Tsukuda, who was previously responsible for the development of the Armored Core series.

ARK: Extinction
ARK: Extinction

Action 11 April 2023

Extinction is the third big expansion to ARK: Survival, which is a survival game focused on online gameplay. DLC takes us to Earth, where we can explore the ruins of human civilization and fight gigantic beasts known as Titans. There were also new species of dinosaurs and previously inaccessible objects.

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Deluxe Edition
One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 Deluxe Edition

Action 10 May 2018

One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is another installment of the third-person action game series that mixes the mechanics from the cult Japanese hack-and-slash Dynasty Warriors with the world of the popular One Piece manga. The game was developed by Omega Force and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment. The protagonist of One Piece: Pirate Warriors 3 is a pirate named Luffy whose biggest dream is to become the Pirate King.

Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition
Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

Action 20 March 2023

A video game adaptation of the wacky parody of the 80s action movies, funded on Kickstarter. Kung Fury: Street Rage is a beat 'em up game, based on the classic productions of the genre. It was developed by Swedish studio Hello There, creators of simple advert games. You play as a policeman wielding superhuman kung-fu powers, fighting the Nazi armies led by Kung Führer. The combat mechanics utilize the skillful use of two buttons: right attack and left attack.

Radiation Island
Radiation Island

Action 22 February 2018

A first-person perspective survival game developed by Atypical Games. The title takes place in an alternative reality of the 40s. Japanese experiments with teleportation technology caused four tropical islands to disappear from the face of the world. The islands were transported to an alternative reality, and a member of an American research program is sent to discover what happened to them.

Raiden IV x MIKADO remix
Raiden IV x MIKADO remix

Action 06 May 2021

Shoot'em up, where we sit at the helm of a futuristic fighter and eliminate hordes of enemies, making use of an extensive arsenal. Originally Raiden IV made his debut on arcade machines, and later also appeared on home entertainment devices.

Wild Guns: Reloaded
Wild Guns: Reloaded

Action 17 April 2018

An extensive remake of Wild Guns, a classical action game that was initially released in 1994 for SNES. It was developed by Natsume in cooperation with the creators of the original. The game’s plot combines elements of western with science fiction and cyberpunk and tells the story of two protagonists: a girl named Annie, who wishes to take revenge on the Kid’s gang, and a bounty hunter, Clint, helping her. Mechanics-wise, it is a combination of arcade rail shooter and a third-person action game.

Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition
Ori and the Blind Forest: Definitive Edition

Action 27 September 2019

An expanded edition of the warmly received platform game developed by Moon studio in 2015. The story of Ori and the Blind Forest focuses on the titular spirit of the forest who is trying to learn something about itself and the world that surrounds it. The game lacks any dialogues and the story is told by using the gameplay and mute cutscenes. As for the mechanics, the game belongs to the subgenre called metroidvania.

Serial Cleaner
Serial Cleaner

Action 30 November 2017

An oldschool 2D action game with stealth elements and a gangster atmosphere, created by Polish studio iFun4all. Serial Cleaner takes place in America of the 1970s and you play as a seemingly ordinary citizen, who's really the eponymous “cleaner,” specializing in cleaning crime scenes—getting rid of the bodies, evidence, and blood.

Master Spy
Master Spy

Action 03 November 2022

An oldschool platform game with stealth elements, created by TURBOGUN. Master Spy is set in an unspecified time, in a world full of corruption and depravity. You play as the eponymous spy, a master of his trade, utilizing his enhanced senses and a prototype masking cloak. As the game progresses, the protagonist delved deeper into a complex web of intrigue and conspiracy, discovering that his part in the story is much bigger than his contract would suggest.

Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition
Slime Rancher: Plortable Edition

Action 11 August 2021

Monomi Park’s sandbox action game with economic simulation game elements. Smile Rancher lets us play as Beatrix Labeau – a farmer girl who travels to Far, Far Range looking for a better life. She decides to make a fortune by breeding the titular slimes – lovable creatures that look like jellybeans. However, our heroine must face various threats, including a hostile species of jelly creatures. Each day starts with Beatrix taking care of the harvest and feeding her creatures their favorite food.