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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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A Knight's Quest
A Knight's Quest

Action 10 October 2019

Action adventure game with RPG elements in which we play the role of clumsy Rusty trying to save his world from destruction. In A Knight's Quest we travel through picturesque locations, avoid traps and obstacles and face hordes of enemies.

Shing!
Shing!

Action 21 January 2021

A beat'em up in which we play the role of ninja warriors fighting the Yokai monsters. The production offers a flexible combat system and a lot of spectacular action. Polish independent studio Mass Creation is responsible for its creation and release.

Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip
Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip

Action 15 October 2019

Zombieland: Double Tap - Road Trip is a shooter where the camera is placed high above the hero's head. The game boils down to the fight against zombie hordes, and the game allows you to play alone or in a cooperative mode for four people.

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection
Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection

Action 25 February 2020

Mega Man Zero/ZX Legacy Collection is a compilation of refreshed versions of platform action games from Mega Man Zero and Mega Man ZX, developed by Capcom. The whole was enriched with facilities for new players, a gallery of graphics and a music player.

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened
Dungeon Defenders: Awakened

Action 04 August 2021

Action RPG with tower defense elements, developed by an independent studio Chromatic Games. In Dungeon Defenders: Awakened we defend ourselves against hordes of enemies, developing our heroes' abilities over time and gaining better weapons. All this to save from the destruction the land of Etheria.

Saboteur II: Avenging Angel
Saboteur II: Avenging Angel

Action 02 August 2019

A slightly refreshed and extended version of the second installment of the Saboteur series released in 1987. In Saboteur II: Avenging Angel, we take on the role of Nina, whose mission is to change the course of a missile equipped with a nuclear device before it is launched by enemy forces. The production was developed by the Polish studio SimFabric, and was supervised by the creator of the original - Clive Townsend.

Rustler
Rustler

Action 31 August 2021

Action adventure game reminiscent of medieval GTA. We play the role of a criminal who tries to survive in feudal realities. Rustler has numerous references to pop culture. Polish studio Jutsu Games is responsible for the development of the game.

ScourgeBringer
ScourgeBringer

Action 21 October 2020

ScourgeBringer is a classic two-dimensional platformer with rougelike elements, characterized by a fast action and randomly generated levels. Players take on the role of a warrior who traverse the dangerous underground of a planet ravaged by a mysterious disaster.

Infinite: Beyond the Mind
Infinite: Beyond the Mind

Action 07 May 2020

Platform action game in which we play the role of one of the two heroines and eliminate the hordes of enemies. In Infinite: Beyond the Mind the action is shown on the side, and you can play both alone and in a local co-op. The whole thing is kept in a pixelart, manga style.

Dusk Diver
Dusk Diver

Action 25 October 2019

A three-dimensional beat 'em up with RPG elements set in the crowded streets of modern Taipei. In Dusk Diver, players take on the role of a high school girl with magical powers and protect the city from phantoms inhabiting another dimension.

Sparklite
Sparklite

Action 14 November 2019

Action adventure game with RPG elements, inspired by The Legend of Zelda series. In Sparklite we find ourselves in the fantastic land of Geodia, which we have to save from the evil Baron's temptations. The title allows you to play in the local cooperation mode.

Alien Hominid Invasion
Alien Hominid Invasion

Action 01 November 2023

A shoot'em up platformer with RPG elements and a reboot of Alien Hominid. Alien Hominid Invasion stars adorable aliens, invading the Earth. The player must dispatch hordes of enemies and level up the aliens. The game supports singleplayer and co-op for up to four players.

BE-A Walker
BE-A Walker

Action 28 February 2020

Side-scrolling hybrid of simulator and action games embedded in the science fiction formula. While playing BE-A Walker, we hit the planet Eldorado, where we play the role of a combat mech pilot and choose one of the sides of the conflict between the natives and the colonists.

Dog Duty
Dog Duty

Action 17 September 2020

Dog Duty is a tactical real-time action game from Zanardi and Liza studio supported by SOEDESCO Publishing. In the game, we take control of a group of merceneries who face an evil Octopus Commander trying to threaten world peace.

Foregone
Foregone

Action 13 October 2020

Foregone is a platformer with looter shooter elements, emphasizing high level of difficulty. During the adventure, the player explores successive locations full of enemies and tries to discover the nature of the mysterious force that has visited his city.

Pumpkin Jack
Pumpkin Jack

Action 23 October 2020

Three-dimensional action platformer, inspired by MediEvil and Jak & Daxter series. In Pumpkin Jack we play the title character, whose task is to stop the sorcerer defending the Boredom Kingdom.

Blue Fire
Blue Fire

Action 04 February 2021

An action adventure game with 3D platformer elements, in which we traverse the dark land of Penumbra. In Blue Fire we explore the mysteries of the dark kingdom and face the dangers of numerous enemies, traps and field obstacles.

UnderMine
UnderMine

Action 11 February 2021

A roguelike, in which we play the role of miners traversing an extensive mine. In UnderMine, we explore the undergrounds, fight against enemies and help the characters we meet, gradually growing in strength and facing increasing threats.

Journey to the Savage Planet: Hot Garbage
Journey to the Savage Planet: Hot Garbage

Action 11 August 2020

The first DLC to the exploratory action game Journey to the Savage Planet created by Typhoon Studios. Hot Garbage introduces a new location with more creatures, weapons and gadgets to help you move around.

Immortal Redneck
Immortal Redneck

Action 10 May 2018

Hybrid FPS and roguelike, in which we play the title peasant. In unexplained circumstances, the protagonist ends up in ancient Egypt - as a living mummy he goes deep into the pyramids, where he hopes to find answers to the questions that bother him. This, of course, means having to face up to the enemy's taboons.

Aperion Cyberstorm
Aperion Cyberstorm

Action 08 February 2018

Aperion Cyberstorm is a 2D twin-stick bullet hell shooter. The player takes control of a flying ship and destroys enemies. What really matters during the game are quick reflexes, as battles are extremely fast-paced and intense. The title is designed for both single and online players.

GoNNER
GoNNER

Action 29 June 2017

Platform action game with elements taken from the genre of roguelike. The protagonist travels through a dangerous land in search of the perfect decoration, which he intends to pass on to his only friend, the ground whale Sally. Along the way, the heros has to face countless adversaries. The fact that locations are randomly generated and after death you have to start the journey anew does not make things any easier.

Last Encounter
Last Encounter

Action canceled

A twin-stick shooter, in which players assume the role of spaceship pilots. The gameplay is presented from the top-down perspective. The core of the gameplay lies in destroying encountered foes. However, to spice things up, the game features permadeath, and the visited locations are procedurally generated, thus, the players face different obstacles every time they play.

Knives Out
Knives Out

Action 30 October 2019

Knives Out is a mobile Battle Royale game similar to popular titles like Playerunknown’s Battlegrounds and Fortnite. It was developed by NetEaseGames.