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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 Plague Tale: Requiem
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.

Assassin's Creed: Mirage
Assassin's Creed: Mirage

Action 05 October 2023

A spin-off of the popular series, heavily emphasizing stealth. Assassin's Creed: Mirage (formerly known as Rift) is much smaller in scope than Origins, Odyssey and Valhalla, serving as a return to the series' roots.

Assassin's Creed
Assassin's Creed

Action 08 April 2008

An action adventure game with stealth elements, created by the Ubisoft Montreal studio. The plot revolves around centuries-long conflict between the Assassin Brotherhood and the Templar Order. Players take on the role of Desmond Miles, who lives in modern age, but thanks to the machine called Animus he can also relive and control the actions of his ancestor – a Syrian assassin living in the 12th century, Altair Ibn-La'Ahad.

Senua's Saga: Hellblade II
Senua's Saga: Hellblade II

Action 21 May 2024

Continuation of the best-selling action game from 2017. In Hellblade II: Senua's Saga, developed by the Ninja Theory studio under the wing of Microsoft, players once again take on the role of a Celtic warrior named Senua.

Bellwright
Bellwright

Action 2024

A cross between a survival game and an action RPG with strategy elements. Bellwright has us playing as the resistance leader, fighting against a tyrant ruling over a medieval land, liberating villages and cities.

Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc
Wars and Warriors: Joan of Arc

Action 06 February 2004

Joan of Arc is another game of people from the Enlight Software team, creators of well-known and valued by many players Capitalism and Seven Kingdoms series. This time the player's task is to direct the fate of Joan of Arc, a famous French saint and national heroine living in the 15th century.

Gangs of Sherwood
Gangs of Sherwood

Action 30 November 2023

TPP action game, designed for co-op play. In Gangs of Sherwood we play Robin Hood and his comrades, who are trying to overthrow the ruling Sheriff of Nottingham with an iron fist.

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.

Mordhau
Mordhau

Action 29 April 2019

An action game developed by the independent developer Team Mordhau. The players assume the role of medieval knights and take part in online duels to the death. The characteristic feature of Mordhau is incredibly elaborate combat system that lets us execute precise strikes, slow down and feint attacks. Moreover, we can personalize our armor and weapons to our liking.

For Honor
For Honor

Action 14 February 2017

A third-person action game in a quasi-historical setting, with a focus on online competition. The production was developed by the experienced studio Ubisoft Montreal, whose portfolio includes several cult series, including Far Cry and Assassin's Creed. In the game, three factions are pitted against each other: The Chosen, The Legions, and The Warborn, modeled after the Japanese samurai, European knights, and Scandinavian Vikings respectively.

Blight: Survival
Blight: Survival

Action 2024

Blight: Survival is a co-op action game with a medieval horror theme and souslike combat. We find ourselves in a war-ravaged region and try to deal with a plague of undead and bandits.

Lost Viking: Kingdom of Women
Lost Viking: Kingdom of Women

Action June 2024

An action adventure game with clearly defined survival elements. Lost Viking: The Kingdom of Women is set in the ninth century AD, but does not approach history with 100% seriousness. Its development is the responsibility of the Forestlight Games studio.

Chivalry 2
Chivalry 2

Action 08 June 2021

Chivalry II is a continuation of the multiplayer first-person action game from 2012. Again, we are taking part in online clashes in a reality reminiscent of the Middle Ages. This time, however, they are on a larger scale and we can use horses in them.

Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade
Knights of the Temple: Infernal Crusade

Action 19 March 2004

Action/Adventure game (type: hack-and-slash), created by programmers from the Swedish development studio Starbreeze, known in the world for its two parts of the Enclave series.

Conqueror's Blade
Conqueror's Blade

Action 04 June 2019

A multiplayer action game enriched with a big portion of RTS elements. Developed by Booming Games, the title gives an opportunity to assume the leadership of medieval armies in order to fight multiplayer skirmishes based on PvP rules. The gameplay formula of Conqueror's Blade brings into mind what constitutes the fundamentals of games belonging to such franchises as Dynasty Warriors or Kingdom Under Fire.

Hood: Outlaws & Legends
Hood: Outlaws & Legends

Action 10 May 2021

Hood: Outlaws & Legends is a multiplayer TPP action game in which we play outlaws in a medieval world full of corruption. Like the legendary Robin Hood, we attack the rich to win gold and glory. Sumo Digital and Focus Home Interactive are responsible for the game.

Third Soldier
Third Soldier

Action 13 March 2009

Third Soldier is a dynamic third person perspective action game (TPP), set in the historical realities of the 12th-century Middle East. The player takes on the role of the title "Third Soldier", the last crusader to fight the Saracens' army alone. Developers from DiezelPower studio have prepared several fun modes, including Survival, Rush and Masacre.

The Black Death
The Black Death

Action canceled

Set in Medieval Europe, a MMORPG born from cooperation between two small independent studios: Syrin and Small Impact Games. The Black Death is a survival simulator in which you have to stay alive during the epidemic outbreak called “The Black Death.” Apart from surviving the plague, the player also needs to face problems usual for the people of that time and place. Gameplay takes place in an open world inspired by Western Europe’s landscapes and its area amounts to 8,000 sq m.

VALHALL
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.

Of Kings and Men
Of Kings and Men

Action canceled

An online action game set in the Middle Ages, and the first production by Donkey Crew, studio founded by the creators of a popular mod for Mount & Blade: Warband. Of Kings and Men strives to recreate medieval wars on a large scale and the gameplay is multiplayer oriented. One battle can feature up to even 200 players, who can join various factions, gather resources for them, and fight with enemy kingdoms in several typical gameplay modes.

Crossbow: Bloodnight
Crossbow: Bloodnight

Action 24 September 2020

Crossbow: Bloodnight is a dynamic FPS, where we hit the arena and fight against hordes of monsters with a crossbow that shoots bolts with the speed of a machine gun. Our actions are scored and the results can be published in an online ranking.

For Honor: Marching Fire
For Honor: Marching Fire

Action 16 October 2018

A paid add-on to the online action game For Honor, which enriches this production with Chinese faction Wu Lin, two game modes and improves the graphic design. The authors of the basic version, the French company Ubisoft, are responsible for Marching Fire.

Boreal Blade
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.

Serious Sam VR: The Second Encounter
Serious Sam VR: The Second Encounter

Action 04 April 2017

A special version of Serious Sam: The Second Encounter, designed for virtual reality sets. In addition to the single player campaign, the Croteam studio has a number of multiplayer modes based on competition or cooperation.