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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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Axiom Verge
Axiom Verge

Action 05 October 2017

An indie game by an experienced developer, who has worked on such productions as End of Nations, Tiger Woods, and NFL Street. In Axiom Verge you play as a man called Trace, who dies and is reborn in a fantasy world, where futuristic and archaic technologies blend. Trace quickly asserts that the new environment and the beings inhabiting it are trying to kill him. The protagonist explores locations filled with traps and enemies as he runs, jumps, and shoots with a gun.

Dust: An Elysian Tail
Dust: An Elysian Tail

Action 10 September 2018

A side-scrolling action platformer with RPG elements, developed by Dean Dodrill’s one-man studio Humble Hearts adapting his own animated movie. We assume the role of a hooded character of unclear origins, armed with an ancient magical sword. He sets out on a dangerous journey together with his faithful friend, Fidget, to free his village from the rule of mysterious monsters and learn about his past. The gameplay focuses on combo-based combat.

Bayonetta
Bayonetta

Action 16 February 2018

A dynamic third-person perspective hack-n-slash action game developed by Japanese studio Platinum Games led by Hideki Kamiya. The main protagonist, Bayonetta, is a sexy witch who, 20 years prior to the events depicted in the game, woke up in a chest at the bottom of a lake. She has no memories of how she got there or what happened before. Forced to fight against forces of Heaven that constantly attack her, the protagonist gradually learns new facts about her past.

Saints Row: The Third
Saints Row: The Third

Action 10 May 2019

The third installment in the series of action games developed by THQ, combining mechanics known from the Grand Theft Auto franchise with absurd sense of humor. The main protagonist is the same character as in the previous Saints Row games. Together with a group of gangsters he tries to preserve the position of the Saints gang. However, a completely new force is trying to take over Steelport – an international syndicate, called Dawn, that specializes in extortion and racketeering.

Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
Raiden III x MIKADO MANIAX

Action 06 June 2023

The third part of a very popular futuristic shooting game, started on slot machines. We sit at the helm of the title fighter, eliminating the enemy units we meet on the way. The producer has prepared a total of seven levels, played in different corners of the universe.

Alien Hominid HD
Alien Hominid HD

Action 01 November 2023

The story of Alien Hominid is extremely simple. We play the role of a small yellow alien of the unknown sex, whose ship is shot down by FBI agents. The poor alien, who wants to return home, has to recover his machine. On the way of the yellow alien, there are many enemies who are dealt with by means of a laser gun and grenades.

Devil May Cry
Devil May Cry

Action 25 June 2019

Developed by an internal development studio of Capcom, a third-person perspective action game emphasizing its dynamic, very spectacular combat system. Originally, the game was intended to be another installment in the Resident Evil franchise. The plot of Devil May Cry is set in a modern setting on the fictional Mallet Island.

Devil May Cry 2
Devil May Cry 2

Action 19 September 2019

A continuation of the third-person perspective hack and slash released by Capcom in 2001, which told a story of Dante – a half-demon and destroyer of evil. In this part, his adventures combine with the story of a warrior called Lucia – they both intend to stop a businessman named Arius from resurrecting a demon and acquiring superhuman powers that would make him rule the world.

Dragon Quest Heroes II
Dragon Quest Heroes II

Action 03 March 2017

An action game with numerous RPG elements. Similar to its predecessor, it is a spin-off title in the Dragon Quest franchise by Square Enix, and although it retains a similar atmosphere, it offers several new solutions. The plot of Dragon Quest Heroes II references the events of its predecessor. Despite the lack of any direct links to the core Dragon Quest productions, there are a few familiar faces to see here.

Ships That Fight Underground
Ships That Fight Underground

Action canceled

A spiritual successor of the Descent series. In Ships That Fight Underground we play as a pilot for one of the megacorporations in the future. We can participate in combat missions, as well as focus on collecting resources or transporting goods. There many ships available.

Legend of Kay Anniversary
Legend of Kay Anniversary

Action 29 May 2018

A modern version of a classic PlayStation 2 TPP action game from 2005, developed by Untold Games studio. Legend of Kay Anniversary takes place on an island inhabited by peaceful cats, who lived in harmony with the nature and other animals. But this came to an end when an army of gorillas arrived, sent by the evil emperor Shun. We play as the eponymous cat, who must protect his village from Shun’s malicious schemes.

Zombie Army Trilogy
Zombie Army Trilogy

Action 31 March 2020

A bundle of three installments of the shooter game series Nazi Zombie Army created by Rebellion, based on their most popular franchise, Sniper Elite. Apart from the remastered editions of the games previously released for PC and seventh-generation consoles, the bundle also includes a third, new campaign. The game focuses on fighting the eponymous zombie army created by Hitler in the face of the fall of the Third Reich.

Castle Crashers Remastered
Castle Crashers Remastered

Action 17 September 2019

An enhanced edition of the humorous action game by The Behemoth, originally released in 2008 for Xbox 360. Castle Crashers Remastered can be described as a modern version of the classic side-scrolling game Golden Axe. You play as one of the four knights embarking on a journey to find a thief who stole a precious figurine from their castle. You constantly move to the right side of the screen and fight various enemies, using two kinds of attacks, which you can combine in many ways.

Dead Effect 2
Dead Effect 2

Action 11 November 2021

A continuation of the futuristic FPS horror developed by BadFly Interactive. The plot of Dead Effect 2 follows the events from the first installment – again you find yourself in the distant future on the deck of space ship ESS Meridian, the crew of which turned into bloodthirsty zombies. This time the player faces a much greater evil, that hides inside the vessel and threatens every survivor’s life and sanity.

Slain: Back From Hell
Slain: Back From Hell

Action 07 December 2017

Oldschool platformer with elements of a slasher game inspired by such classic titles as Shadow of the Beast or the early installments in the Castlevania series. Slain! is a debut production of independent studio Wolf Brew Games. You play as a sole hero named Bathoryn, who tries to liberate the game’s fantasy world from the tyranny of seven evil lords residing in seven high towers. Each level in Slain! is split into two different sections.

Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt
Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunt

Action 01 June 2021

A new version of the classic FPS with dinosaurs, which was first released in 1998 on personal computers. The new version combines the plot of the original game with modern graphics and technical features that were used in newer ports of the game. The newest edition was developed by a team that consists mostly of the creators of the first version. The action of the game takes place in a distant future.

Postal: Redux
Postal: Redux

Action 16 October 2020

A modern remake of one of the most controversial games in gaming history. Originally, the title came out in 1997 as a debut production from the developer Running With Scissors. Both the gameplay and the premise were inspired by the phrase “going postal” which means to become uncontrollably angry and violent as a result of working a stressful job.

Project Nimbus: Complete Edition
Project Nimbus: Complete Edition

Action 16 May 2019

A dynamic science-fiction TPP shooter developed by GameCrafter studio. The game focuses on mech battles. The story of Project Nimbus takes place at the end of 21st century. After a great war that ravaged almost the whole surface of the planet, the remaining humans escaped to the orbit and split into three hostile factions that are constantly fighting each other over resources.

Not a Hero
Not a Hero

Action 02 August 2018

An old school 2D shooter developed by independent studio Roll7, the creators of OlliOlli. In the game, the player assumes the role of a gunman who offers his services to an unorthodox local mayor candidate, the anthropomorphic bunny BunnyLord. The player is tasked with creating a team of tough guys who will clear the city of criminals, one district at a time. During the missions the player assumes the role of various members of the team and completes various tasks received from the BunnyLord.

Metro Redux
Metro Redux

Action 28 February 2020

A special remastered edition of the two popular first-person shooters: Metro 2033 and Metro: Last Light, developed primarily with 8th-generation consoles in mind. The story of the Metro series revolves around a youngster named Artem and presents a post-apocalyptic vision of the world in which the humanity fights for survival after a nuclear apocalypse. The action of Metro 2033 takes place in the tunnels of the Moscow subway that now shelters the survivors from dangerous mutants.

Psyvariar Delta
Psyvariar Delta

Action 27 June 2019

A remastered version of an arcade title Psyvariar Revision. Psyvariar Delta is a classic shoot’em up game, in which we control a futuristic fighter and eliminate everything in our way.

Wizard of Legend
Wizard of Legend

Action 15 May 2018

A fast-paced dungeon crawler game with roguelike traits. The title focuses on using spells. Wizard of Legend was developed by the independent studio Contingent99.

Realm Royale
Realm Royale

Action 20 June 2019

Realm Royale is a multiplayer action game that takes an unusual approach to the battle royale genre. The game uses a free-to-play distribution model. More than twenty groups of four people are competing in matches that last until only one group remains alive. The game strongly emphasizes crafting.

Raji: An Ancient Epic
Raji: An Ancient Epic

Action 18 August 2020

An action adventure game with logical elements set in a world inspired by Hindu mythology. Players take on the role of a girl named Raji, whose gods entrust the task of defeating the king of demons named Mahabalasura.