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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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The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct

Action 19 March 2013

First person shooter (FPS) based on the motives of The Walking Dead television series. The game was produced by Terminal Reality, a development studio whose output includes such titles as BloodRayne, Aeon Flux and Ghostbusters: The Video Game. The plot of The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct presents adventures of Dixon brothers - Daryl (you play as this character) and Merle. After the outbreak of zombie epidemic heroes are trying to get to Atlanta, where supposedly was set safe zone.

Rapala Pro Bass Fishing
Rapala Pro Bass Fishing

Action 04 December 2012

Rapala Pro Bass Fishing is an action game produced by the Romanian studio Fun Labs for fishing enthusiasts. Playing as one of the professional anglers, players have the opportunity to take part in 20 tournaments played on seven American lakes and hunt for more than 30 species of fish. The advantage of the game is a faithfully reproduced fishing gear from Rapala.

Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two
Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two

Action 18 November 2012

Continuation of a three-dimensional platformer based on themes known from Disney's animated films. The player takes on the role of Mickey Mouse, which encounters many dangers on its way and has to face different opponents. The production is signed with the name Warrena Spectora.

Bayonetta
Bayonetta

Action 24 September 2014

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.

Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts
Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts

Action 26 March 2014

The next installment of a rich series of dynamic hunting games using the official license of the American chain of stores with hunting equipment - Cabela's. In Cabela's Big Game Hunter: Pro Hunts we play the role of a hunter and hunt for wild animals from North America.

One Piece: Unlimited World Red
One Piece: Unlimited World Red

Action 12 June 2014

Another game developed by Ganbarion and set in the One Piece manga universe. This time around, the main protagonist – Monkey D. Luffy – and his friends get to the Forgotten Island, ruled by an extremely ambitious pirate, who goes by the name Red. Our protagonists are left with no other choice but to set up a base in Trans Town and embark on a quest to defeat Red and his henchmen.

007 Legends
007 Legends

Action 11 December 2012

007 Legends is an action game with a first person perspective (FPP) in a spy-like atmosphere. Players have the opportunity to play the role of James Bond and take part in a series of missions inspired by classic films with Her Majesty's agent. The title was produced by the Eurocom studio under license from Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and EON Productions.

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - The Deluxe Edition
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate - The Deluxe Edition

Action 10 April 2014

A spin-off installment to the Warner Bros.’ Batman: Arkham series, initially developed for handheld consoles. The story follows the plot of Batman: Arkham Origins, giving us the opportunity to experience more of Batman’s adventures from before when he became the Dark Knight. The action is set in the eponymous Blackgate prison, where Batman has to quell an inmate riot. Arkham Origins Blackgate is a classical beat ‘em up fighting game.

Legend of Kay Anniversary
Legend of Kay Anniversary

Action 29 July 2015

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.

Jotun: Valhalla Edition
Jotun: Valhalla Edition

Action 09 September 2016

Set in Norse mythology, an independent action game with an arcade combat system. Jotun is a Kickstarter project. The title was initially released on PC, then published on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Wii U as an expanded edition called Jotun: Valhalla Edition featuring an additional game mode. Players are told the story of a Viking warrior named Thora who died an inglorious death. Before she passes through the gates of Valhalla, she needs to prove her worth to the Gods.

Axiom Verge
Axiom Verge

Action 01 September 2016

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.

STALKER Apocalypse
STALKER Apocalypse

Action canceled

Being a spiritual heir of S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series postapocalyptic shooter with RPG and survival horror elements. Game was prepared by West-Games studio, which consists of people involved in the production of such hits as S.T.A.L.K.E.R. and Metro: Last Light. The action takes us to a bleak universe, suffering as a result of the fall of a mysterious meteorite and the action of a strange, cosmic substance called metamorphite.

Splatoon
Splatoon

Action 29 May 2015

A colorful arcade game realized in the convention of a shooter with a view from the third person perspective. The game is conducted in two teams of four, whose task is to eliminate the opponents and paint with their color the largest possible area of the map on which the match takes place.

Warlocks vs Shadows
Warlocks vs Shadows

Action canceled

A two-dimensional action game developed by the independent studio One More Level. The player is taken to a dark fantasy land called the Shadow World and traverses it as one of ten available warlocks. The characters have at least four unique abilities and acquire new, increasingly powerful weapons and magical equipment in the course of the game.

Rodea: The Sky Soldier
Rodea: The Sky Soldier

Action 02 April 2015

A 3D action game by the famous Japanese developer Yuji Naki, the creator of Sonic the Hedgehog, one of the most popular video game characters in history. Released for Nintendo Wii U and 3DS, Rodea: The Sky Soldier takes place in the fantasy land of Garuda. A girl called Ion accidentally wakes up a mechanical warrior named Rodea, asleep since 1000 years before. The warrior comes back to life, but his memory is lost, and his right arm is damaged.

Lost Reavers
Lost Reavers

Action 02 December 2015

A free-to-play action game developed by Bandai Namco Entertainment, which combines the features of a classic shooter with dynamic hack 'n' slash action. The game, previously known as Project Treasure, focuses on cooperation mode, in which the players assume the roles of four different characters with individual fighting styles and abilities.

Level 22: Gary's Misadventure
Level 22: Gary's Misadventure

Action 28 January 2016

A comical sneaking game developed by French studio, Moving Player. The player becomes a typical white collar working for one of the big corporations. The protagonist, who is notoriously late to work, is given an ultimatum: if he's late one more time, he's fired. When the main character had once again overslept after a party night, the only way for him to avoid the consequences is to sneak into his workplace without anyone noticing.

Gunscape
Gunscape

Action canceled

A game which combines first-person online shooter mechanics with elements of sandbox games such as Minecraft. It was developed by the independent studio, Blowfish. The game features unique, pixel art visuals and a single player story campaign which can be completed either by sticking to the storyline or re-shaping it by taking different actions.

Paranautical Activity
Paranautical Activity

Action 17 March 2016

First person shooter with elements of corguelike in woksel graphic design. In the game we eliminate more than 40 types of opponents and bosses, gradually gaining better armor and weapons. The game takes place on procedurally generated maps, and each death of the hero is final and means that you have to start playing from the beginning.

Severed
Severed

Action 20 September 2016

A brutal, dynamic action game set in a fantasy world. It was developed by DrinkBox - a studio popular for such games as Mutant Blobs Attack or Guacamelee. The player assumes the role of a female warrior who realizes that she has lost her left arm. Traversing a land full of magic, fantasy civilizations and ancient ruins, the protagonist tries to discover the truth behind the mutilation.

Darksiders Warmastered Edition
Darksiders Warmastered Edition

Action 07 April 2017

A refreshed edition of Darksiders – an action-adventure game from 2010, prepared mainly with eight generation consoles in mind (PlayStation 4 and Xbox One). We assume the role of War, one of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse. As a result of a conspiracy, he initiates the end of the world prematurely, for which he is punished by being stripped of most of his powers and exiled to Earth.

Bombing Bastards
Bombing Bastards

Action 03 July 2014

Bombing Busters is an action game developed for PlayStation 4 in the style of the Bomberman cycle. The game takes place on maps in the form of labyrinths, and our task is to kill enemies with bombs. The production allows you to play solo as well as multiplayer mode over the Internet.

Ghost Blade HD
Ghost Blade HD

Action 28 February 2017

Ghost Blade HD is a shoot'em up game developed by indie devs from Hucast Games. We take on the role of the Earth Defense Force's best pilot whose job is to defeat Shira, a rogue A.I. that was installed on an abandoned space station located on the outer rim of the Solar System. In Ghost Blade HD we control one of the three superbly armed combat space ships. Gameplay focuses on eliminating hordes of enemies and gigantic bosses.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Master Trials
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Master Trials

Action 30 June 2017

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - Master Trials is the first expansion for The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild that was developed by Nintendo. It is a typical game expansion that does not introduce any major changes to gameplay mechanics. Nintendo focused on adding new content to the game and, by doing so, expanding our adventures in Hyrule. The biggest introduction that comes with the expansion is the new adventure called Trials of the Sword.