Released Switch Action Video Games
Video Games Encyclopedia by Gamepressure.com
A list of Released Action video games for Switch sorted by popularity among gamers.
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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No Man's Sky
Action 07 October 2022
A science-fiction, sandbox action game with a focus on multiplayer mode. It was created by Hello Games, company known for the colorful arcade production Joe Danger. The game is set in the distant future in the yet uncharted parts of the cosmos, and the gameplay is presented in two forms. We explore the successive corners of the universe piloting a spacecraft, like we do in typical space-sim productions. Upon landing on a newly discovered planet, the game switches to first-person view.
Doom
Action 10 November 2017
The fourth part in one of the most famous FPS franchises in history, originated by id Software Studio in 1993. Since then, the overall story premise remained basically unchanged, having the player take on the role of a sole commando who has to fight hordes of demons from Hell spawned in a military research base as a result of a failed experiment. In contrast to the third game, which featured numerous horror elements, Doom focuses on fast-paced action, thus going back to the roots of the series.
Vampire Survivors
Action 17 August 2023
Old school and very dynamic action game. In Vampire Survivors we play as a character whose task is to survive as long as possible in the arena full of enemies. As we progress we develop the character, so our combat potential grows.
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Action 12 May 2023
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a sequel to The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. Hyrule is once again in great danger, with Link being its only hope, his quest leading him onto floating islands and into dark underground depths.
Cult of the Lamb
Action 11 August 2022
A roguelike developed by Massive Monster, in which we play as a possessed lamb, saved from a miserable fate by a mysterious stranger. To repay his debt, the hero of Cult of the Lamb must build and maintain a sect that is strong and loyal to him.
Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
Action 29 June 2018
Another installment of the best-selling FPS series, and at the same time a direct continuation to Wolfenstein: The New Order created by Machine Games. The Action of Wolfenstein: The New Colossus is set in 1961 – after waking up from a coma B.J. Blazkowicz and his companions find the United States of America occupied by the Nazis. The main protagonist finds common ground with the leaders of the local resistance, and decides to help them fight the invaders.
Red Dead Redemption
Action 17 August 2023
An open-world TPP action adventure game set during the Wild West period. In Red Dead Redemption we play as John Marston, forced by the government agents to go after the members of Dutch van der Linde's gang. The game offers plenty of side activities, like hunting or gambling.
LEGO The Incredibles
Action 15 June 2018
Traveller’s Tales Studios used The Incredibles movie license to create another action platform LEGO game. The title is similar to previous LEGO games, enabling the players to enjoy it alone or in cooperation with up to three friends.
A Plague Tale: Requiem
Action 18 October 2022
The second installment in a series of medieval-set TPP action adventure games. In A Plague Tale: Requiem we once again follow the fates of Amicia and Hugo - siblings fighting for survival in a country at war and facing the plague.
Hitman 3: Cloud Version
Action 20 January 2021
Hitman III is a stealth action game by IO Software. During the game, we direct a paid assassin and execute orders, in which elimination of targets can be done in many different ways.
Sniper Elite 4
Action 17 November 2020
The fourth major installment in the popular tactical first-person shooter series by Rebellion, in which we assume the role of a trained sniper fighting on various fronts of the World War II. In Sniper Elite 4, we control Karl Fairburne, the protagonist of the previous games, who is sent from North Africa to the Apennine Peninsula. His mission is to cooperate with the Italian resistance in order to help the Allied forces that are pushing to the north.
Dead Cells
Action 07 August 2018
An action game with roguelike and metroidvania elements by indie French studio Motion Twin. During the game, you explore a grim castle, whose elements (such as chambers, cloisters, and sewers) are procedurally generated. Given the permadeath system, it means that each new gameplay is a fresh experience, during which you can discover new parts of the fortress. An important aspect of Dead Cells is combat, which is very difficult.
LEGO City: Undercover
Action 04 April 2017
Another installment in the popular series of third-person perspective action games that uses the license of the popular LEGO bricks franchise. This time, the title is available exclusively on Nintendo platforms. The game takes place in a modern metropolis and its main protagonist, Chase McCain, is an undercover cop. His task is to find, infiltrate, and stop criminal operations, which he does in-style, Hollywood style.
Doom Eternal
Action 08 December 2020
A full-fledged sequel to the 2016's Doom - a well-received reboot of the famous FPS game series. During their adventure, the players have to descend to hell and face new types of opponents using a wide variety of deadly weaponry.
Resident Evil 0 HD
Action 21 May 2019
Remastered edition of Resident Evil Zero, a game that was initially released in year 2002 on the Nintendo GameCube console. It was a spin-off to the very popular survival horror series developed by Capcom. The plot of the game takes place before the events shown in the main series and tells the story of Rebecca Chambers, a rookie S.T.A.R.S. agent who travels to Raccoon City in order to investigate a series of mysterious murders.
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Action 03 March 2017
Another installment in the popular action-adventure game series by Nintendo, and also the first game in the series for WiiU. In The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, you play once again as the main character of the franchise, Link, who gets involved in yet another exciting and dangerous adventure as he tries to learn what led to the downfall of the land of Hyrule. The gameplay is a combination of several genres: adventure, action RPG, and even survival.
Blasphemous II
Action 24 August 2023
The sequel to a 2019 soulslike action platformer. Blasphemous II retains its predecessor's pixel art and enemy design inspired by medieval Christianity.
Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy - The Definitive Edition
Action 11 November 2021
Published to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the release of GTA III, this compilation includes GTA III, Vice City and San Andreas. These titles put us in the role of aspiring criminals climbing the ranks of the criminal underworld.
LEGO Jurassic World
Action 17 September 2019
Another reincarnation of the highly popular action-adventure game franchise originated in mid-90’s, sporting a license on the world’s most famous brand of toy bricks. This production by Traveller’s Tales Studios was created for the premiere of the film Jurassic World, however, the game’s story spans across the whole bestselling Jurassic Park trilogy.
Dying Light: Platinum Edition
Action 19 October 2021
An first-person perspective survival horror game, created by the Polish developer Techland, known for Dead Island and the Call of Juarez series, among others. The player assumes the role of a character who is trying to survive in a zombie-infested metropolis. The sandbox gameplay of Dying Light is divided into two phases. During the day, the game puts main focus on exploration and acquisition of raw materials and weapons, while at night players must face hordes of the living dead.
Resident Evil 2 Cloud
Action 11 November 2022
A remake of the second part of the famous survival-horror franchise Resident Evil, which debuted on the PlayStation console in 1998 and was later ported to other consoles and PC / Windows. Resident Evil 2 Remake was developed by the Capcom’s leading team, R&D Division 1, for the latest gaming platforms. The game is based on the original plot with slightly modified mechanics.
Wolfenstein: Youngblood
Action 26 July 2019
A Wolfenstein spin-off created by MachineGames. This time around, the game focuses on B. J. Blazkowicz's daughters. The twin sisters Sophie and Jessica get to Nazi-occupied Paris in order to aid the local resistance. Unlike the previous installments, apart from the single-player mode, the game introduces also the cooperative experience.
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: Cloud Version
Action 26 October 2021
Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy is an action adventure game by Eidos Montreal studio telling the story of the Guardians of the Galaxy. We play as Peter "Star Lord" Quill and together with Rocket, Groot, Gamora and Drax we go on another crazy mission.
Alien: Isolation
Action 05 December 2019
An atmospheric FPP survival horror game set in the iconic universe of Alien. It has been created by Creative Assembly, known from their strategy game series, Total War. The game takes place after the events of first movie, and the developers adapted not only the movie's visual style, but also the it's characteristic atmosphere. We play as Amanda, daughter of Ellen Ripley, the main protagonist of the movie. She sets on a journey to find out what happened to her mother after the Nostromo incident.