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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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Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare Remastered

Action 04 November 2016

A remastered edition of 2007's Call of Duty: Modern Warfare. The original game was developed by Infinity Ward and it was the first installment in the legendary FPS series to be set in contemporary world. The plot is centered around a fictional military conflict from the turn of the 21st century, initiated by an extreme Russian nationalist by the name of Zakhaev, who supports terrorism in order to create a distraction from an attempt to take over his native country.

Risk of Rain 2
Risk of Rain 2

Action 20 October 2020

A continuation of the well-received game that combines elements of platform games, RPGs, and roguelike productions. Both installments of the Risk of Rain series have been developed by the independent studio called Hopoo Games. In Risk of Rain 2, a player assumes the role of a character traversing the surface of an unknown distant planet with the objective of surviving in this unwelcoming environment and exploring locations filled with aggressive adversaries.

8DAYS
8DAYS

Action 07 February 2017

Developed by independent Spanish studio Santa Clara Games, 8DAYS is a 2D twin-stick shooter. The game is set in an alternative future, in which the world is controlled by two powerful organizations: an army of mercenaries on the government’s payroll known as G.O.D. and the eponymous 8DAYS, a newspaper which spreads propaganda that favors the ruling class. In the game you control two soldiers, whose job is to nip any developing conflicts in the bud.

Strange Brigade
Strange Brigade

Action 28 August 2018

A TPP shooter game set in the alternative 1930s, developed by Rebellion. The game allows you to explore the mysterious nooks of the British Empire and discovers the secrets left by ancient civilizations. The task is made more difficult by the fact that such locations are guarded by fantastic beasts revived by Seteki, the Egyptian witch-queen. The gameplay of Strange Brigade focuses on bloody battles with varied mythological creatures.

Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Fallen Ghosts
Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Wildlands - Fallen Ghosts

Action 06 June 2017

Second large DLC for the TPP action game Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Wildlands created by Ubisoft. The Fallen Ghosts expansion continues the story from the base game. Even though the Santa Blanca cartel has been busted, the Unidad de Operaciones Especiales are still unable to establish peace in Bolivia. All that trouble can be attributed to the Los Extranjeros organization, members of which will not stop until they kill every U.S. citizen remaining in Bolivia.

Katana ZERO
Katana ZERO

Action 15 October 2020

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.

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered
Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered

Action 02 March 2018

Turok 2: Seeds of Evil Remastered is a remaster of the cult FPP shooter, developed by Night Dive. Many changes were made in the game: visuals, interface, gameplay mechanics, etc. The game now runs on Kex Engine 3.4, the enemies' A.I. was improved (now they can attack in groups and run away if required) and so was the character's movement (i.e. the hero can now climb onto some of the environmental elements).

Ion Fury
Ion Fury

Action 14 May 2020

Developed by Voidpoint and published by 3D Realms, Ion Maiden is a sci-fi FPS game. The player is taken to the future and assumes the role of a female mercenary known as Bombshell - her goal is to save humanity from an invasion of aliens. Although the game utilizes the Build engine from Duke Nukem 3D, the creators modernized it to a significant degree. Mechanics were also improved - the formula of said classic title laid the groundwork, though it got adequately expanded.

Unruly Heroes
Unruly Heroes

Action 23 January 2019

Platform action game inspired by Wu Cheng'en's Wandering West, one of the classic Chinese novels. In addition to the feature mode, which can be completed either alone or in cooperation with up to three people, the production offers the possibility of rolling online duels with other players. The whole was enriched with high quality graphics, looking like a moving image.

Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark
Transformers: Rise of the Dark Spark

Action 24 June 2014

Another action game set in the universe of the popular Transformers toy series, launched by Hasbro. New Edge of Reality studio, known mostly from The Incredible Hulk production, is responsible for the new part of the series. The plot of the game combines threads known from previous Activision games and Michael Bay's film series and focuses on the search for the Black Spark - the title artifact hiding a mysterious power.

Halo 5: Guardians
Halo 5: Guardians

Action 27 October 2015

The fifth major installment in a bestselling science fiction FPS game franchise, whose consecutive editions were exclusively released for different generations of Microsoft consoles. This is the first iteration dedicated to Xbox One, developed by 343 Industries - the studio responsible for the previous installment as well as a low-budget production Halo: Spartan Assault. In terms of the plot, this new title is a sequel to the previous game, and follows the events of Halo 4.

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon - Classic Edition
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon - Classic Edition

Action 16 December 2021

Standalone addition to the first-person shooter Far Cry 3 released in 2012. Ubisoft Montreal studio's production is a pastiche of science-fiction movies from the 80s. The plot of Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon takes players to the year 2007. After the outbreak of nuclear war the world is plunged into chaos.

Shadow Warrior
Shadow Warrior

Action 24 October 2014

An action game shown from a first-person perspective. The game is a remake of hit game that was released in 1997. The title was developed by studio Flying Wild Hog in cooperation with publisher Devolver Digital. The protagonist of Shadow Warrior is a martial arts master Lo Wang who searches for a legendary blade Nobitsura Kage for the Zilla Enterprises corporation. Hordes of demons that managed to get into the human world are trying to stop him.

Hawken
Hawken

Action 01 July 2016

A futuristic first-person shooter focused on the multiplayer, developed by an independent American company - Adhesive Games. The story is set on a planet colonized by humans and eventually ruined through violent industrialization. Rival factions are fighting one another for resources required for survival; the battles take place in destroyed cities or ruined factories that became battlefields. The player picks a side in the conflict and takes control of a mech.

Ryse: Son of Rome
Ryse: Son of Rome

Action 22 November 2013

A dynamic TPP action game developed by Crytek. Its story is present mainly in the form of flashbacks and takes us to ancient Rome, right before its fall. The main hero – centurion Marius Titus – wants to take revenge on barbarians who murdered his family. Ryse: Son of Rome has been developed with Kinect in mind from the very start, allowing players to perform various combinations of attacks through body movement. There is also option of giving out simple voice commands to our soldier.

Transformers: Devastation
Transformers: Devastation

Action 06 October 2015

A third-person action game set in the universe of the popular Hasbro toy franchise. Contrary to the Transformers games released in recent years, the production by Platinum Games has nothing to do with Michael Bay’s movie series and is directly inspired by the animated TV series that aired in the USA in years 1984-87.

Friday the 13th: The Game
Friday the 13th: The Game

Action 26 May 2017

Focusing around the asynchronous multiplayer mode, a third-person action game adaptation of the classic horror movie Friday the 13th. Known for the tactical simulation series Breach & Clear, Gun Media studio is the developer of the game. The key figures connected with the film series, such as Sean S. Cunningham, Kane Hodder, Tom Savini, and Harry Manfredini, have had their hand in the production.

Yakuza 0
Yakuza 0

Action 26 February 2020

Another installment in the popular action game series, known as the Japan’s take on the Grand Theft Auto series. This time, the developers from SEGA created a prequel of the whole series, taking place in 1988, seven years before the events seen in the first installment. The plot of Yakuza 0 focuses on young Kazuma Kiryu, the series' protagonist, as he began his journey to become a legend in the Japanese underworld.

The Flame in the Flood
The Flame in the Flood

Action 24 February 2016

A post-apocalyptic survival action game created by The Molasses Flood, an indie developer studio that hires several industry veterans who previously worked on such titles as BioShock, Halo, or Guitar Hero. The game’s protagonist is a woman named Scout, who, together with her dog, follows a long river in search of a rescue awaiting at the river’s far end. The game’s world is inspired by typical American landscapes, such as national parks, the Mississippi Delta, or Bayou.

Necropolis
Necropolis

Action 04 October 2016

A third-person action game featuring roguelike elements. After the Shadowgrounds series, it is the second major game developed by Harebrained Schemes, an independent American studio. Necropolis is set in a vast, magical, procedurally generated dungeon complex that constantly changes its shape.

Ori and the Blind Forest
Ori and the Blind Forest

Action 11 March 2015

A two-dimensional platformer with RPG elements, produced by Moon Studios, an independent developer. It belongs to a subgenre called metroidvania. We assume the role of a young and inexperienced forest spirit who will try to learn more about himself and the world around him during his long journey. In the game we explore vast areas full of hidden passages and shortcuts while solving puzzles and facing challenges testing our agility.

Metro 2033 Redux
Metro 2033 Redux

Action 26 August 2014

A remastered edition of the popular survival horror first-person shooter, Metro 2033, developed primarily with the 8th-generation consoles in mind. The action takes place in the grim universe created by Dmitry Glukhovsky, adapted by 4A Games for the purposes of the game. 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.

Halo: The Master Chief Collection
Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Action 11 November 2014

A package of games from the Halo series, which includes: Halo Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2 (also in Anniversary version), Halo 3, Halo 4 and Halo 3: ODST. Additionally, the version for personal computers includes a prequel of the cycle, entitled Halo: Reach.

Crackdown 3
Crackdown 3

Action 15 February 2019

The third installment in a series of popular, open-world futuristic action games. Crackdown 3 introduces the franchise to the eighth-gen consoles. The game was created by Cloudgine – a British studio led by David Jones, who is the father of the series. Similar to the previous installments, the player is taken to a futuristic city of an open structure, assuming the role of a futuristic officer of the law who faces organized crime.