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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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All Walls Must Fall
Action 20 January 2021
A tech-noir tactical action game with a spy thriller setting. All Walls Must Fall is set in 2089, in an alternative reality in which the Berlin Wall never fell and the Cold War still lasts. To make things worse, the rivalry between the East and the West has resulted in a nuclear disaster. You play as a group of intelligence agents, who travel back in time and get one night to prevent the catastrophe from happening.
Blades of Time
Action 14 May 2019
Blades of Time is a dynamic action game where the main character fights hordes of enemies using a variety of weapons. The game is the responsibility of the Russian studio Gaijin Entertainment, i.e. the authors of X-Blades, which is not very well received on the market.
Enclave
Action 29 June 2023
Action game with RPG elements in fantasy reality, played from TPP or FPP view. The world of the game has divided into the land of good and evil - we have to take one side. The campaign consists of more than 20 levels full of different monsters. Climatic locations and a rich arsenal diversify the gameplay.
Everspace
Action 11 December 2018
A space-themed shooter game with roguelike elements and the first production by the team at Rockfish. The members of the studio used to work for Fishlabs, the creators of the mobile series Galaxy on Fire. Everspace is set in the far future, when humanity has colonized myriads of planetary systems. The plot, which is an important element of the gameplay, was written by Falko Löffler, the writer of Jack Keane or the Ankh series.
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Action 25 June 2019
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an action-adventure platform game set in a gothic horror setting. The game is a spiritual successor to the Castlevania series. The person in charge of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was Koji Igarashi, who previously worked on the Castlevania series over the course of many years. The game revolves around exploring a large castle, which is crawling with demons the players need to fight against, you also develop your character and gather items.
LEGO Worlds
Action 08 September 2017
Another game from Traveller's Tales, featuring the highly-popular LEGO bricks. Unlike the previous installments in the series, this time the game doesn’t take us to any movie or comic book universe. LEGO Worlds was designed as a multiplayer virtual playground, in which the gameplay is focused on creating our own constructions and exploring thus created brick world with other players.
Mother Russia Bleeds
Action 15 November 2018
A brutal beat'em up game offering old-school, pixel-art visuals and paying a tribute to the classics of the genre. The game is set in the former Soviet Union in the 80s. The protagonist of the game is a former boxer, now a wrongly convicted drug addict. Having escaped the prison, he embarks on a bloody quest for vengeance. The protagonist traverses subsequent locations and eliminates the enemies he encounters with his fists or various items.
Metro: Last Light Redux
Action 28 February 2020
A remastered edition of Metro: Last Light, a first-person shooter with survival horror elements, developed primarily with 8th-generation consoles in mind. The action takes place in the grim universe created by Dmitry Glukhovsky, adapted by 4A Games for the purposes of the game. The sequel to Metro 2033 continues the themes of the original game, while the protagonist abandons the subway tunnels to travel to the surface to stop a conflict between the surviving remains of humanity.
Fimbul
Action 28 February 2019
A story of an elderly berserk who is looking for an artifact that can stop the end of the world. Fimbul is a representative of the action adventure genre and allows you to observe the events taking place on the screen in isometric projection.
Capcom Beat 'Em Up Bundle
Action 18 September 2018
A compilation of popular brawlers from the Capcom company. It consists of Final Fight, Captain Commando, The King of Dragons, Knights of the Round, Warriors of Fate, Armored Warriors and Battle Circuit.
Assassin's Creed III: Liberation Remastered
Action 21 May 2019
A remastered version of Asssassin's Creed III: Liberation. Like the 2014 HD version, the production stands out from the original thanks to improved graphics and mechanics.
Onimusha: Warlords
Action 15 January 2019
A remastered edition of the first installment of the Onimusha series from 2001. The production, which combines the features of a hack and slash and survival horror, takes us to 16th-century Japan and aims to save the kidnapped princess from the hands of the cunning warlord Oda Nobunaga and his army of demonic servants.
Metallic Child
Action 16 September 2021
A dynamic action game with roguelike elements, in which we take control of Rona - an android prototype, who is fighting her way through a robotic space station. The gameplay in Metallic Child is concentrated on battles against countless opponents with a wide range of weapons and firearms at our disposal; in addition, power-ups that you will find along the way can enhance the combat capabilities of the protagonist.
Saboteur
Action 09 November 2018
A special edition of 1985's Saboteur - an iconic action game with stealth elements, in which players assume the role of a ninja trying to sneak into the enemy warehouse and still an important disc within a limited amount of time.
Bud Spencer & Terence Hill: Slaps and Beans
Action 24 July 2018
A two-dimensional beat ‘em up starring Bud Spencer and Terence Hill – a famous acting duo that has starred in many action and western movies during 60’s and 70’s.
Battlezone: Gold Edition
Action 08 November 2018
An upgraded version of Battlezone, a VR title from 2016. The biggest novelty is the ability to play without virtual reality equipment. Moreover, the developers added all DLCs previously released for the game.
Rogue Aces
Action 12 April 2018
A mix of a dynamic shoot’em up and a roguelike, in which we assume the role of a fighter pilot fighting on procedurally-generated battlefields inspired by World War II locations. As the game progresses, we can upgrade our plane, increasing its battle potential and enabling us to face more and more difficult opponents.
Fate/Extella Link
Action 19 March 2019
The next installment of the Fate cycle, which is at the same time a direct continuation of Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star. As in the case of the previous title, we are dealing with a third-player action game, a gameplay model somewhat reminiscent of the Dynasty Warriors series.
Juicy Realm
Action 07 November 2019
A twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements. In Juicy Realm, the players assume the roles of scientists exploring the kingdom of intelligent and very dangerous plants. One can do it alone or in a company through a local co-op mode.
Red Faction: Guerrilla Re-Mars-tered
Action 02 July 2019
A remastered edition of Red Faction: Guerilla developed by THQ Nordic. In comparison to the original, the game features improved visuals, higher resolution, as well as more detailed textures, shadows, and lighting.
Assault Gunners HD Edition
Action 05 July 2018
A remastered edition of the 2012 Assault Gunners released in Japan for PlayStation Vita. Assault Gunners HD Edition is a 3D action game allowing the players to control giant mechs. The game was developed by Shade Inc.
Splatoon 2: Octo Expansion
Action 13 June 2018
A story expansion to the third-person shooter Splatoon 2. In the add-on, the players assume the role of an amnesiac character. The developers created eighty missions, completing which unlocks Octoling multiplayer character.
OK K.O.! Let's Play Heroes
Action 30 October 2018
A classic 2D beat 'em up game with RPG elements, based on the Cartoon Network animated series OK K.O.! Let's Be Heroes. You play as the characters from the series and fight the villain threatening the Lakewood Plaza shopping mall.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Champions' Ballad
Action 08 December 2017
The second expansion for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This time, the players get a chance to meet the four titular Hyrule Champions. Apart from the new storyline, this add-on introduces another dungeon as well as a new weapon and pieces of gear for both Link and his mount. Another novelty in this DLC is the new means of transport, namely the Master Cycle Zero motorcycle.