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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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God of War
Action 14 January 2022
Another major entry in the famous hack-and-slash action game series that is one of the most important franchises available exclusively on subsequent generations of the PlayStation consoles. In previous parts of the series, we have been following a story of Spartan warrior named Kratos, and the gameplay concentrated mainly on spectacular and incredibly bloody action and eye-catching fighting system.
Valheim
Action TBA (early access since 02 February 2021)
Survival action game that takes us to a universe inspired by Nordic mythology. In Valheim, we play the role of a warrior who goes to the Valheim to win the favour of the gods and, consequently, to the mythical Valhalla.
Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice
Action 08 August 2017
A third-person action game set in a fantasy world inspired by Celtic mythology. Title was developed by the British studio Ninja Theory, known for Enslaved, Heavenly Sword, and DMC: Devil May Cry. In the game we traverse a dark, mythical world, full of references to popular stories, characters, and monsters born in the imagination of the Celts. Protagonist of the game is a female warrior named Senua, who embarks on a dangerous journey to the land of the dead.
Tribes of Midgard
Action 27 July 2021
Tribes of Midgard is a co-op action adventure game in which we play the role of a viking defending his village during the end of the world. The game was developed by Norsfell Games studio.
Thorgal
Action TBA
An action adventure gamed with RPG elements, based on the popular comic book series created by Grzegorz Rosinski and Jean Van Hamme. Thorgal allows us to play as the titular viking, dealing with various enemies and gods while trying to protect his family.
Viking: Battle for Asgard
Action 18 October 2012
A TPP action game set in a world inspired by Norse mythology. It was developed by Creative Assembly, the creators of the bestselling strategy game series, Total War. The player assumes the role of Skarin, a young warrior chosen by the gods of Asgard to protect the human realm, Midgard, against the undead, who were brought back to life by the goddess Hel, mistress of the underworld. She aims to destroy all the other gods and bring about the end of the world - the mythical Ragnarok.
Die for Valhalla!
Action 29 May 2018
A dynamic beat‘em production developed by an independent Polish studio – Monster Couch. In this game, the player assumes the role of a Valkyrie – ghostly witch with incredible powers sent by Odin to Midgard (the realm of men) to fight off a monster invasion.
Niffelheim
Action 26 September 2018
A two-dimensional exploration action adventure game with RPG and survival elements, developed by the debuting Ellada Games. The action is set in a fantasy world inspired by Viking mythology. We assume the role of a warrior whose funeral ship has been kidnapped by demons and taken into a mythical kingdom of cold and ice, the eponymous Niffelheim. The cursed creatures want the protagonist to seek out for them an ancient artifact that threatens their existence.
Jotun
Action 29 September 2015
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.
Freja and the False Prophecy
Action canceled
A representative of the metroidvania genre, in which we play the title character traveling through nine worlds from Nordic mythology. The protagonist's goal is to solve the secret of a mysterious disease that has struck her native lands.
BPM: Bullets Per Minute
Action 15 September 2020
FPS with elements of rhythm game and roguelike. BPM: Bullets Per Minute is played to the rhythm of a dynamic, rock soundtrack, and during the game we play a Valkyrie who defend Asgard from the Helheim invaders.
Song of Iron
Action 31 August 2021
A 2.5D action game in which we play the role of a Viking seeking the gods who long ago left his people. In the Song of Iron, we run to the right and eliminate hosts of enemies using a bow, axe and shield. A unique graphic style deserves attention.
Final Stand: Ragnarok
Action 28 October 2021
Ragnarok: Colossus is an online action game with a TPP view. The game focuses on co-op PvE clashes in which players control heroes fighting against hordes of enemies. Special abilities and watchtowers help us in the clashes.
Boreal Blade
Action 12 November 2020
A multiplayer action game, set in the fictional land of Norvalg, inspired by the Viking culture and Scandinavian legends. Players take on the role of warriors fighting for the honor of their clan in team duels to the death.
VALHALL
Action 2024 (early access since 22 October 2020)
VALHALL is a battle royale for 50 players, which takes place in the Middle Ages, and players have the opportunity to take on the role of Vikings fighting for Odin's famous weapon, able to protect the world from the approaching Ragnarok.
Fimbul
Action 28 February 2019
A story of an elderly berserk who is looking for an artifact that can stop the end of the world. Fimbul is a representative of the action adventure genre and allows you to observe the events taking place on the screen in isometric projection.
Unto the End
Action 09 December 2020
Unto the End is an action platform game developed by 2 Ton Studios, which takes us to the fantasy land inspired by Norse mythology. Production allows you to play as a Viking, whose family was murdered by a powerful beast. The plot revolves around attempts to take revenge on this monster. Both graphics and game mechanics are two-dimensional. During the gameplay we have to push to the right side of the screen, avoid traps and solve occasional puzzles.
Song of Iron 2
Action September 2024
The second installment in a series of 2.5D action games. Song of Iron 2 has us playing as a viking, uniting four clans against a common enemy - a technologically advanced empire enslaving the northern people.
Assassin's Creed: Valhalla - Dawn of Ragnarok
Action 10 March 2022
Dawn of Ragnarok is the third major expansion for Assassin's Creed Valhalla. The DLC is inspired by Norse mythology and lets you take on the role of Odin, who is searching for his son.