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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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River City: Rival Showdown
River City: Rival Showdown

Action 12 October 2023

A new installment in the Kunio-kun series of classic beat ’em up games developed by Arc System Works. Once again, the player assumes the role of Kunio. He is tasked with finding Riki's missing girlfriend and solving the mystery related to the thugs that attacked him. While playing River City: Rival Showdown, the player is constantly moving to the right and fighting legions of enemies. In the battles the player uses fists, legs and acquired weapons to attack the enemies.

Remothered: Tormented Fathers
Remothered: Tormented Fathers

Action 06 September 2019

A survival horror developed by the independent studio Darril Arts. Originally, the project was meant to deliver a remake of the classic game Clock Tower, but ultimately, it evolved into a stand-alone product. Rosemary Reed is the protagonist of the game, The woman arrives at Dr Felton's estate in order to investigate the case of his daughter's disappearance - Celeste went missing several years earlier.

Katana ZERO
Katana ZERO

Action 18 April 2019

A retro pixel art game developed by the independent studio Askiisoft. The title is a combination of platform game and a dynamic action game. Katana ZERO takes place in a city full of contrast, during the eighties’ of twenty century. Next to rich districts there are slums with night clubs that attract shady people. The player controls a ninja warrior who wants to have his revenge.

Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition
Dandara: Trials of Fear Edition

Action 06 February 2018

An old school mix of platformer and metroidvania elements, created by independent studio of Long Hat House. Dandara takes us on adventure in a fantasy world where basic laws of physics, such as gravity don’t apply. The titular heroine is awoken to restore the order of old.

World of One
World of One

Action 10 March 2022

An independent action platformer with logic elements inspired by the popular Limbo and the novel The Little Prince. In World of One, you assume the role of a boy living on a small planet, who begins to question his existence. Interested in learning about the reality he lives in, the boy sets out on a journey to different planets. While observing the action from the side-view, the player solves logic puzzles based on physics and fights enemies.

Little Witch Nobeta
Little Witch Nobeta

Action 07 March 2023

Little Witch Nobeta is an action game from the independent Papuya Games studio. The style of the game refers to the games from the Souls series, with the difference that it focus much more on shooting. We play the role of the witch named Nobeta, who discovers the secrets of the haunted castle.

Blind Fate: Edo no Yami
Blind Fate: Edo no Yami

Action 22 September 2022

Edo no Yami: Swords Sing Unseen is a 2D action game that takes the player to cyberpunk Japan - we play the role of a blind warrior who fights robots. The game was developed by Troglobytes Games studio.

Ben 10: Power Trip
Ben 10: Power Trip

Action 09 October 2020

Ben 10: Power Trip is an action adventure game using the license of the famous American animated series Ben 10. In the game we play the role of a teenager who can turn into various creatures thanks to the Omnitrix band. The game was developed by PHL Collective studio.

Danger Scavenger
Danger Scavenger

Action 25 March 2021

Cyberpunk shooter in the convention of a roguelite from Polish developers from Star Drifters studio and Piotr Wolek. In Danger Scavenger, we walk through the roofs of skyscrapers and face robots controlled by rebellious artificial intelligence.

Source of Madness
Source of Madness

Action 11 May 2022

A roguelite action adventure game in which we explore a dark universe inspired by Cthulhu myths. The game offers an extensive witchcraft-based combat system and mechanics that allow you to randomly generate monsters. Carry Castle studio is responsible for its development.

First Class Trouble
First Class Trouble

Action canceled

First Class Trouble is an asymmetrical online game in which we play the role of a person trying to survive on a ship controlled by a murderous AI. The game was developed by the Danish studio Invisible Walls.

There Is No Light
There Is No Light

Action 16 November 2023

A post-apocalyptic action game that takes us to a world controlled by demons. In There Is No Light, we play the role of a daredevil who decides to leave his safe haven to face the creatures kidnapping newborn children.

Legends of Ethernal
Legends of Ethernal

Action 30 October 2020

Legends of Ethernal is a two-dimensional platform action adventure game. We guide a boy looking for his parents, and the gameplay focuses on exploring and fighting. The game was created by the Lucid Dreams Studio.

Bite the Bullet
Bite the Bullet

Action 13 August 2020

Bite the Bullet is a humorous shooter offering a 50 level campaign in which, in addition to killing enemies, we have to eat them to improve the character and the weapons it uses. The game was developed by Mega Cat Studios.

Minecraft: Dungeons - Howling Peaks
Minecraft: Dungeons - Howling Peaks

Action 09 December 2020

Minecraft: Dungeons - Howling Peak is an expansion to hack'n'slash Minecraft: Dungeons, offering several new locations, enemies and items.The game was created by Mojang Studios.

BloodRayne: ReVamped
BloodRayne: ReVamped

Action 18 November 2021

BloodRayne: Terminal Cut is a remaster of the 2002 TPP action game about the adventures of dhampire Rayne. The player takes on the role of a sexy femme fatale and faces the Nazis and hordes of demonic creatures.

Itorah
Itorah

Action 21 April 2023

A platform action game that takes us to a colorful but dangerous world. Itorah is a side-scroller and during the game we run ahead, dealing with field obstacles and taking part in dynamic fights with the adversaries.

Postal: Brain Damaged
Postal: Brain Damaged

Action 02 February 2024

Postal: Brain Damaged is a retro spin-off of a series of shooters developed by Polish studios Hyperstrange and CreativeForge Games, in which we play the role of a murderous psychopath. The game offers impressions similar to shooters from the 1990s.

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition

Action 14 January 2021

Scott Pilgrim vs. The World: The Game - Complete Edition is a refreshed version of a retro-style beat'em up based on the comic book series by Bryan Lee O'Malley. The game offers a wide range of characters with unique combat styles, solo and co-op modes.

Minecraft: Dungeons - Creeping Winter
Minecraft: Dungeons - Creeping Winter

Action 08 September 2020

Second DLC expansion to hack'n'slash in the Minecraft universe. In Minecraft: Dungeons - Creeping Winter we go into the cold wilderness to face new challenges. The game is accompanied by a free update to the main game.

River City Girls 2
River City Girls 2

Action 15 December 2022

River City Girls 2 is a beat 'em up action game in which we move through two-dimensional boards and fight hordes of enemies using an extensive combat system. Compared to the first part, the game offers new characters, fighting techniques, locations and types of enemies.

Cultic
Cultic

Action 2025

An old-school FPS released by 3D Realms. In Cultic we play as a hero who fights against mysterious and dangerous sect. During the game we dash ahead and eliminate hordes of enemies, making use of expanded arsenal.

Supraland: Six Inches Under
Supraland: Six Inches Under

Action canceled

FPP action adventure game from the Supraland series, created by independent company Supra Games, which draws inspiration from games such as Portal, The Legend of Zelda and Metroid. In Supraland: Six Inches Under we once again take on the role of a plastic man exploring the world.

RWBY: Arrowfell
RWBY: Arrowfell

Action 15 November 2022

A metroidvania in the form of an action platform game based on the license of the animated series called RWBY. In RWBY: Arrowfell we play as four heroines who face the monsters known as Grimm that threaten the world of Remnant.