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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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Neon Chrome
Neon Chrome

Action 29 November 2016

A cyberpunk top-down shooter with roguelike elements, developed by 10tons - the creators of Crimsonland. The story of Neon Chrome takes place in the near future. The players assume the role of an augmented mercenary whose task is to kill the Overseer of a grand skyscraper that belongs to one of the world's most powerful corporations. Gameplay-wise, the developers drew inspiration from oldschool shooters. Our task boils down to eliminating subsequent hordes of enemies with all kinds of firearms.

Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni
Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni

Action 10 December 2015

An action game developed by Japanese studio Tamsoft for the portable console PlayStation Vita. The main characters of Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni are teenage female warriors that are the victims of the mysterious V virus which gave them paranormal abilities. The girls are living on an island isolated from the world and together they fight hordes of mutants. The mechanics of Valkyrie Drive: Bhikkhuni are similar to ones used in classic Japanese TPP hack and slash games like Devil May Cry.

Ultracore
Ultracore

Action 24 July 2020

Metroidvania production, maintained in the shoot'em up convention, which was almost ready in 1994; more than twenty years later, the project was taken over by Strictly Limited Games, completed and shipped to new platforms. Ultracore takes us to the universe of science fiction, and while having fun we have to face an army of robots.

Xeno Crisis
Xeno Crisis

Action 28 October 2019

Xeno Crisis is a retro top-down shooter, originally developed for the SEGA Mega Drive console. The game, which is the responsibility of the independent Bitmap Bureau, offers a local cooperative game, in which you have to face the aliens together with another player.

99Vidas
99Vidas

Action 18 July 2017

Developed by the independent developer QUByte Interactive, 99Vidas is a conventional 2D beat'em up game. The titular 99Vidas is an incredibly powerful artifact, which was stolen by the Evil Boss. The main characters are fighters trained to guard the artifact - their goal is to defeat the adversary along with the six allies of his, apart from retrieving the item before it gets used for evil purposes. As all the other brawlers in general, the game is played from a side view.

Time Recoil
Time Recoil

Action 31 January 2018

A top-down shooter developed by Finnish studio 10tons. The title features time control mechanics. The story presented in Time Recoil starts in 1987, where the main protagonist lands due to a time paradox. During the game she must complete a series of missions in the past. This will enable her to change the timeline, save no-longer living allies, obtain lost documents and eliminate important persons before they become a threat. The final objective is to kill Mr.

NeuroVoider
NeuroVoider

Action 14 March 2018

A top-down roguelike twin-stick shooter, created by independent developer Flying Oak Games. NeuroVoider lets you play as one of the four people who survived the annihilation of mankind at the hands of an army of robots. Gameplay is about making your way through 2D game levels and shooting all enemies on sight. You fight against numerous robotic soldiers – who, incidentally, are procedurally generated – but from time to time you also stand against powerful bosses.

Fate/Extella Link
Fate/Extella Link

Action 19 March 2019

The next installment of the Fate cycle, which is at the same time a direct continuation of Fate/Extella: The Umbral Star. As in the case of the previous title, we are dealing with a third-player action game, a gameplay model somewhat reminiscent of the Dynasty Warriors series.

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night
Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night

Action canceled

Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night is an action-adventure platform game set in a gothic horror setting. The game is a spiritual successor to the Castlevania series. The person in charge of Bloodstained: Ritual of the Night was Koji Igarashi, who previously worked on the Castlevania series over the course of many years. The game revolves around exploring a large castle, which is crawling with demons the players need to fight against, you also develop your character and gather items.

A.W. Phoenix Festa
A.W. Phoenix Festa

Action 26 July 2016

A science fiction action-adventure game by Bandai Namco, based on the manga and anime series known outside Japan as The Asterisk Wars. A.W. Phoenix Festa takes place on an island, the surface of which is mostly occupied by a modern metropolis and the campuses of six rival magic schools. You can play as either the series' protagonist, Ayato Amagiri, or an anonymous Seidoukan school student.

Bombing Bastards
Bombing Bastards

Action 28 October 2015

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.

Senran Kagura: Estival Versus
Senran Kagura: Estival Versus

Action 15 March 2015

A new entry in the Senran Kagura series. Senran Kagura: Estival Versus is a Japanese action-adventure game that mixes the elements seen in fighting games and hack’n’slashes. The new installment is a direct sequel to Senran Kagura: Shinovi Versus, a spin-off of the series which was released for PlayStation Vita in 2013.

Slain: Back From Hell
Slain: Back From Hell

Action 22 November 2016

Oldschool platformer with elements of a slasher game inspired by such classic titles as Shadow of the Beast or the early installments in the Castlevania series. Slain! is a debut production of independent studio Wolf Brew Games. You play as a sole hero named Bathoryn, who tries to liberate the game’s fantasy world from the tyranny of seven evil lords residing in seven high towers. Each level in Slain! is split into two different sections.

Toukiden Kiwami
Toukiden Kiwami

Action 28 August 2014

Game was created by Omega Force, Japanese studio known from such series as Dynasty Warriors or Samurai Warriors. The plot of the game refers to the Japanese mythology and focuses on the war waged with demons called Oni, which crawled out from under the ground and took over most of human settlements. Players take on the role of elite warriors, called to fight against the spreading evil. Gameplay boils down to exploration and conversations with NPCs who give us further tasks.

Broforce
Broforce

Action canceled

An old school platform shooter developed by independent South African studio Free Lives. The game employs a parodic style to resurrect the legend of classic side-scrolling arcade shooters and the cult of movie tough guys from eighties and nineties. Playing as such icons like John Rambo, Texas Ranger, John McClane, B.A. Barracus, Robocop, or Conan, the player moves through levels filled with typical evil mooks and villains.

Metal Gear Solid
Metal Gear Solid

Action 28 August 2012

A tactical action game with stealth features, developed by Konami, as well as continuation of the Metal Gear series, which began over a decade earlier on 8-bit MXS computers. The story takes place in the not-so-far future and tells about an attack of a dangerous terrorist organization on a secret military base in Alaska.

Uncharted: Golden Abyss
Uncharted: Golden Abyss

Action 17 December 2011

An action game and a spin-off installment of the popular Uncharted series, developed as one of the launch titles of PlayStation Vita. Contrary to the major entries in the franchise, which were created by Naughty Dog, Uncharted: Golden Abyss was developed by Bend. Plot-wise, it is a prequel to the Uncharted series.

Metal Gear Solid HD Collection
Metal Gear Solid HD Collection

Action 12 June 2012

Refreshed for the next generation of consoles, this is a collection of three titles from the bestselling Metal Gear stealth series created by Hideo Kojima in collaboration with Konami. The Metal Gear Solid HD Collection includes the games Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of Liberty (2001) and Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater (2004). The set is completed by the spin-off part of the Metal Gear Solid series: Peace Walker.

Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate
Batman: Arkham Origins Blackgate

Action 25 October 2013

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.

Earth Defense Force 3: Portable
Earth Defense Force 3: Portable

Action 27 September 2012

Earth Defense Force 3: Portable is a refreshed version of the Third Perspective Action Game (TPP), originally released in 2006 on Xbox 360. Developers from Sandlot studio decided to adapt their work to the capabilities of the portable PlayStation Vita console. As in the original, players direct the actions of members of a special unit to fight aliens who attacked the Earth.

Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified
Call of Duty: Black Ops Declassified

Action 13 November 2012

A spin-off of Call of Duty series, which is also the brand's debut on PlayStation Vita platform. Call of Duty: Black Ops - Declassified was developed by nStigate Games with the publishing support from Activision. The main campaign in the game consists of a series of loosely plot-related missions in which the player has the opportunity to take part in dangerous operations of secret services.

Killzone Mercenary
Killzone Mercenary

Action 04 September 2013

Killzone Mercenary is a first person perspective action game, which is a spin-off version of the Killzone series. The title was produced by Guerrilla Cambridge studio with the technical capabilities of PlayStation Vita in mind. The player plays the role of a mercenary, and his task is to perform paid missions, which usually require the elimination of a large number of opponents.

Nuclear Throne
Nuclear Throne

Action 05 December 2015

A roguelike post-apocalyptic 2D shooter developed by Vlambeer, an independent Dutch studio. The plot of Nuclear Throne was inspired by science-fiction movies from the 60s and 70s and tells a story of mutants fighting to seize control over a post-nuclear wasteland. In the game, we assume the role of a mutant of selected race and traverse irradiated locations, eliminating waves of incoming enemies.

Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends
Dynasty Warriors 8: Xtreme Legends

Action 28 November 2013

Self-contained extension for Dynasty Warriors 8. Produced by Omega Force studio, the addition introduces two new heroes, changes in Commander Mode, as well as a system of online rankings. Apart from novelties, the production also has the whole content of the basic version of the game.