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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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Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods, Part Two
Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods, Part Two

Action 26 August 2021

Doom Eternal: The Ancient Gods, Part Two is the second feature DLC for Doom Eternal, continuing the story begun in the first expansion. The expansion does not significantly change the gameplay, but introduces new locations and enemies.

Death's Door
Death's Door

Action 23 November 2021

An action game with adventure and RPG elements with cartoon-like graphics. Death's Door tells the story of Crow, whose job is to collect the souls of the dead in the inhospitable world beyond the Door.

Unsouled
Unsouled

Action 28 April 2022

2D action game with RPG elements, in which we play the Fallen Prince who travels across the lands filled with the undead. Unsouled style refers to retro games through the use of pixel art graphics.

Crysis 3 Remastered
Crysis 3 Remastered

Action 15 October 2021

A refreshed version of the 2013 shooter, offering graphical improvements in terms of lighting, textures, resolution and more. Crysis 3 Remastered includes only the single-player campaign, telling the story of an attempt to finally stop the Cepid invasion of Earth.

Trenches
Trenches

Action 20 January 2023

FPP action game in survival horror style, developed by independent Steelkrill Studio. Take on the role of a World War I soldier and try to escape the claustrophobic trap set for you in Trenches.

The House of the Dead: Remake
The House of the Dead: Remake

Action 07 April 2022

The House of the Dead: Remake is a refreshed version of the first installment of the cult rail shooter series. Once again, we play as agents Thomas Rogan and G investigating the case of mysterious disappearances and fighting against undead hordes.

Evil Dead: The Game
Evil Dead: The Game

Action canceled

Evil Dead: The Game is a co-operative third-person shooter based on the Evil Dead cycle. Four players have to face the monsters, fighting with firearms and cold weapons.

The Darkest Tales
The Darkest Tales

Action 13 October 2022

A platform action game in which we find ourselves in a fairy-tale world presented in a crooked mirror. In The Darkest Tales we play the role of a teddy bear, armed to the teeth, who fights for survival in a land full of dangers in pursuit of the lost owner.

Shadow Man Remastered
Shadow Man Remastered

Action 17 January 2022

A remastered version of the TPP action game that was released in the late 1990s. Shadow Man: Remastered main hero is voodoo warrior Michael LeRoi, who is trying to prevent the apocalypse. Nightdive Studios is responsible for the remaster.

SteamDolls: Order of Chaos
SteamDolls: Order of Chaos

Action 2025

A metroidvania, enriched with elements of stealth games. In SteamDolls: Order of Chaos, we find ourselves in a steampunk world; as an an anarchist and thief known as The Whisper, we follow a conspiracy that can shake the foundations of a fixed order.

Worms Rumble
Worms Rumble

Action 23 June 2021

Worms Rumble is a multiplayer arena shooter, in which we control the earthworm and take part in a deadly shootout against 32 players, using the iconic arsenal of weapons for the series.

Yakuza Kiwami
Yakuza Kiwami

Action 24 October 2024

A complex remake of the first installment in the Yakuza series. The original title debuted on PlayStation 2 in 2005. The game takes place in 1995, eight years after the events shown in Yakuza 0. Kazuma Kiryu, the main protagonist, is a high ranked member of the criminal clan Tojo. He takes the blame for the murder of the patriarch of Dojima family, who was responsible for kidnapping his friend Yumi. After ten years the protagonist is released from prison.

Sine Mora EX
Sine Mora EX

Action 26 September 2017

Developed by THQ Nordic, Sine Mora EX is a remastered version of the well-received 2012 shoot’em up game. The game takes players to a retro-futuristic world engulfed in a continuous war between the forces of the Empire and their adversaries. One gets to pilot diverse airplanes, featuring various weapons and gadgets, and participate in dynamic and spectacular battles against both standard enemy units as well as much more powerful bosses.

Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight
Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight

Action 10 January 2019

Prequel to a series of 2D action platformers, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight tells a story of a young priestess named Kaho, whose home village falls victim to a dark curse, which slowly engulfs the entire realm. In the face of an imminent annihilation, Kaho sets out on a quest to find a way to lift the curse. As befits a platform game, Momodora: Reverie Under the Moonlight features a side-view camera, which scrolls as you fight your way through locations filled with enemies.

Pine
Pine

Action 26 November 2019

Pine is an open world action adventure game developed for PCs. While playing, we try to survive on a mysterious island, full of predators and intelligent races, whose behavior is controlled by advanced modules of artificial intelligence, capable of causing major changes in the whole ecosystem.

Dragon Quest Heroes I & II
Dragon Quest Heroes I & II

Action 03 March 2017

Dragon Quest Heroes I & II for Nintendo Switch is a collection of two third-person hack-and-slash games and Dragon Quest series spin-offs developed by Omega Force. Both games are 3D hack-and-slash titles, very similar to the Dynasty Warriors series in terms of gameplay. As we play, we will explore enormous open locations and fight with hordes of enemies. The available heroes have different attacks and special abilities.

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered

Action 09 August 2019

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered is a remaster of the cult FPP shooter, developed by Night Dive. Many changes were made in the game: visuals, interface, gameplay mechanics, etc. The game now runs on Kex Engine 3.4, the enemies' A.I. was improved (now they can attack in groups and run away if required) and so was the character's movement (i.e. the hero can now climb onto some of the environmental elements).

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Master Trials
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Master Trials

Action 30 June 2017

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Master Trials is the first expansion for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that was developed by Nintendo. It is a typical game expansion that does not introduce any major changes to gameplay mechanics. Nintendo focused on adding new content to the game and, by doing so, expanding our adventures in Hyrule. The biggest introduction that comes with the expansion is the new adventure called Trials of the Sword.

Unto the End
Unto the End

Action 17 December 2020

Unto the End is an action platform game developed by 2 Ton Studios, which takes us to the fantasy land inspired by Norse mythology. Production allows you to play as a Viking, whose family was murdered by a powerful beast. The plot revolves around attempts to take revenge on this monster. Both graphics and game mechanics are two-dimensional. During the gameplay we have to push to the right side of the screen, avoid traps and solve occasional puzzles.

Big Buck Hunter Arcade
Big Buck Hunter Arcade

Action 16 October 2018

An arcade first-person rail shooter developed by GameMill Entertainment. The players move automatically through a 3D environment, searching for animals and hunting them. Big Buck Hunter Arcade allows us to assume the role of a hunter who visits 30 varied hunting locations with 20 different species of animals, from small rodents, through bats or ducks, and up to large game such as moose or bears. Our actions are monitored on the fly by a special system that awards points and special badges.

Splatoon 2
Splatoon 2

Action 21 July 2017

A continuation of a multiplayer-focused TPP shooter from 2015, developed for the Nintendo Switch console. Splatoon 2’s gameplay follows its predecessor and lets the players control Inklings – joyful human octopuses who fight using paint-based weapons. Those can be used not only to attack opponents, but also to paint the map – which is one of game’s objectives and allows increased movement speed and faster ammo regeneration. Major novelties include e.g.

DUSK
DUSK

Action 28 October 2021

A game created by Dawid Szymanski, an indie developer, in collaboration with New Blood Interactive. The game represents the action genre and was inspired by the classic games that came out in the 90s. The plot in DUSK is only an excuse for flashy and brutal gameplay, and during the game we have to face hordes of enemies with supernatural abilities. The levels are diverse: we can choose from a modern city infrastructure, through churches, to dark undergrounds.

Turok Remastered
Turok Remastered

Action 18 March 2019

A remastered edition of the cult first-person shooter from Iguana Studio, released back in 1997 for Nintendo 64 and PC. The comic book-inspired character of Turok, a Native America named Tal Set, fulfills a centuries-long tradition of his people, serving as Mother Earth's protector from dangers posed by the inhabitants of the Lost Land.

Jotun: Valhalla Edition
Jotun: Valhalla Edition

Action 27 April 2018

Set in Norse mythology, an independent action game with an arcade combat system. Jotun is a Kickstarter project. The title was initially released on PC, then published on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U as an expanded edition called Jotun: Valhalla Edition featuring an additional game mode. Players are told the story of a Viking warrior named Thora who died an inglorious death. Before she passes through the gates of Valhalla, she needs to prove her worth to the Gods.