The Best Action platform Games for Playstation 5 - Page 2

Update : Shinobi: Art of Vengeance added at rank #36.
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Anomaly Agent (2024)

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Step into the neon-soaked shoes of Agent 70 in 'Anomaly Agent,' a thrilling ride through a cyberpunk world beset by anomalies. Arm yourself with a collection of anomaly weapons and unleash mayhem with fluid combat that blends shooting, melee, and acrobatics. Shape the story with your actions, explore a rich narrative, and face off against uniquely challenging bosses. It's a sci-fi adventure filled with action, choice, and style!


What we like:
  • Innovative combat system blending melee and ranged attacks
  • Engaging story with meaningful choices
  • Unique and challenging boss fights
  • Rich, cyberpunk aesthetic with a captivating soundtrack
  • Customizable gameplay with character upgrades
What could be improved:
  • Steep initial difficulty curve
  • Some sections have frustrating platforming

  • cyberpunk
  • 2d
  • platform
  • pixel
  • scroller
  • action-adventure
  • sci-fi
  • action
  • fight
  • hack-and-slash
  • boss
  • conversation
  • choices
  • boss-fight
  • brawler

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Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection (2022)

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Playstation 5 PC Windows

Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection is an action-adventure game set in an epic globe-trotting journey. You will control Nathan Drake, a thief, and his brother Sam as they search for the legendary pirate treasure. Join Chole Frazer on her quest to track down the jeweled tusk of Shiva's son and enjoy the same quality of story, characters, action, and general intrigue that the series is known for delivering.


What we like:
  • Epic adventure with real emotions
  • Fun melee
  • Stealth
  • And heavy action combat
  • Excellent narrative driven gameplay
  • Great puzzle-solving mechanics
  • Beautiful visuals with ultra settings
What could be improved:
  • Hardware intensive
  • Aim assist or manual aiming required for shooting
  • Puzzles can be challenging

  • stealth
  • adventure
  • shooter
  • cover
  • action-adventure
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • story
  • action
  • combat
  • narrative
  • fps
  • third-person
  • tps
  • controller-support

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Steel Assault (2021)

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Punch, whip, and zipline your way through a post-apocalyptic America in this 16-bit retro-style action platformer! Play as Taro Takahashi, a resistance soldier on a revenge mission against the dictator who lords over the ashes.


  • platform
  • post-apocalyptic
  • retro
  • arcade
  • old-school
  • pixel
  • action
  • america
  • 2d
  • perma-death
  • scroller
  • futuristic
  • classic
  • mech
  • fast-paced

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Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX 2 (2022)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Break into the new apeX of 2D action! INTI CREATES is proud to present new apeX of cutting-edge 2D action with Luminous Avenger iX 2!


  • boss
  • platform
  • 2d
  • action
  • robots
  • action-adventure
  • sci-fi
  • melee
  • scroller
  • boss-fight
  • pixel
  • combo
  • anime
  • retro-tinted
  • fantasy

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Dead Cells (2018)

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Dead Cells is a challenging and rewarding roguevania game that offers a variety of weapons and spells to choose from in a nonlinear progression world. With every run being different, the game's tough but fair combat promises hours of fun and excitement. The game also offers regular free updates, making it a must-play for anyone who loves rogue-like or metroidvania games.

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What we like:
  • Highly accessible to players with a wide range of assist options and settings
  • Satisfying and challenging combat with a variety of weapons and skills
  • Gorgeous backdrops, great soundtrack, and amazing sound design
  • Endless unlocks and secrets with highly-rewarding gameplay
  • Passionate developers who continue to add new content and engaging community.
What could be improved:
  • Slow progression
  • Overpowered items
  • Frustrating to more casual players

  • rogue-like
  • platform
  • boss
  • combat
  • metroidvania
  • pixel
  • action
  • roguevania
  • dungeon

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Nuclear Blaze (2021)

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Nuclear Blaze is a unique 2D firefighting game from the creator of Dead Cells, with all the devastating backdrafts, exploding walls and sprinklers you could expect. Fight your way through a mysterious facility and try to keep the blaze under control.


  • platform
  • 2d
  • action-adventure
  • mystery
  • scroller
  • exploration
  • atmospheric
  • pixel
  • colourful
  • rogue-like
  • action
  • investigation
  • full-blown

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Bloodroots (2020)

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In Bloodroots, you're Mr. Wolf, a man betrayed and left for dead, seeking vengeance. Use everything around you to choreograph ultra-violent combos in a twisted Western revenge tale. Experiment with different objects as weapons, enjoy the smooth gameplay and amazing music, and compete for fame on worldwide leaderboards.


What we like:
  • Satisfying and fluid gameplay
  • Unique use of objects as weapons
  • Compelling story with deranged characters
  • Great music and visuals
  • Encourages creative problem-solving
What could be improved:
  • Limited player freedom
  • Can become repetitive towards the end

  • violent
  • western
  • top-down
  • fast-paced
  • action
  • platform
  • combo
  • isometric
  • blood
  • beat-em-up
  • gore
  • cartoony
  • hack-and-slash
  • animal
  • difficult

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Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree (2025)

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Slay your way in Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree, an epic action RPG in a dark fantasy world. Battle monsters across a 40+ hour story, master six unique Classes, craft hundreds of useful items, and explore the secrets of an expansive, interconnected world.


  • dark
  • souls
  • fantasy
  • kickstarter
  • rpg
  • metroidvania
  • blood
  • 2.5d
  • combat
  • action
  • scroller
  • medieval
  • boss
  • violent
  • platform

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Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn (2024)

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After 34 years in the shadows, prepare to see this legendary action adventure in a new light! Looking and playing better than ever before, Shadow of the Ninja - Reborn is Tengo Project’s remake of a cult classic, that the fans have been waiting for.


  • ninja
  • platform
  • remake
  • 2d
  • retro
  • cooperative
  • action-adventure
  • scroller
  • action
  • cartoony
  • rpg
  • anime
  • dystopian

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Star Wars Bounty Hunter (2024)

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Bring In Your Bounty, Dead or Alive


  • tps
  • action-adventure
  • third-person
  • shooter
  • platform
  • sci-fi
  • space
  • action
  • assassin
  • cult
  • combat
  • first-person
  • 3d
  • orchestral
  • arena

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