The Best Action platform Games for Xbox One - Page 4

Update : Contra: Operation Galuga added at rank #18.
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Smelter (2021)

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Xbox One Nintendo Switch PC Windows

Smelter is a real time strategy-action platformer hybrid inspired by classic games of the 16-bit era. Players play as Eve, who teams up with the mysterious armor, Smelter, in her search for Adam. Expand Smelter’s fortifications throughout the various domains of the Rumbly Lands watched over by the Guardians and Watchers. Defend against onslaughts of enemies, discover lost ruins, meet new and eccentric characters and grow stronger before diving into pulse pounding, 2D side-scrolling action platformer levels. - Combines the methodical planning of real time strategy games with the energy of action platformers. - Bespoke handcrafted pixel art - Three different Elemental skill sets, each with their own unique movement, attack and defense skills you’ll need to fight monsters, traverse levels, and solve puzzles. - Three unique Domains with their own memorable stories, stages, side characters, enemies and bosses


  • platform
  • strategy
  • side-scrolling
  • 2d
  • top-down
  • empire
  • action
  • dune
  • real-time
  • anime
  • mmo
  • twin-stick
  • skill

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Kalinur (2023)

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

Defeat the mage Kalinur and bring peace back to the kingdom in this mini metroidvania with a lot of action.


  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • swordplay
  • retro
  • fantasy
  • platform
  • demons
  • pixel
  • dark
  • adventure
  • exploration
  • medieval
  • action
  • nonlinear

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Salt and Sanctuary (2016)

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Xbox One Linux Mac OS PC Windows

Explore a haunting, punishing island in this stylized 2D action RPG. Salt and Sanctuary combines fast and brutal 2D combat with richly developed RPG mechanics in a cursed realm of forgotten cities, blood-soaked dungeons, and desecrated monuments.


  • souls
  • platform
  • boss
  • metroidvania
  • 2d
  • rpg
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • castlevania
  • cooperative
  • man
  • action
  • side-scrolling
  • gore

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Devious Dungeon 2 (2019)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Playstation 4 vita PC Windows

Devious Dungeon 2 is a medieval-focused action platformer with RPG-styled upgrades and procedurally generated levels. It is said that great adventures await behind the walls of this dark castle. A dark castle filled with dungeons, danger, and loot!


  • rpg
  • platform
  • dungeon
  • fantasy
  • medieval
  • adventure
  • procedural
  • rogue-like
  • action
  • pixel
  • boss-fight
  • dungeon-crawler
  • retro
  • dark
  • 2d

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VISCO Collection (2023)

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PC Windows Xbox One

With the VISCO Collection, you'll have the chance to relive the glory days of arcade gaming with these seven fantastic titles. Whether you're a fan of shooters, fighters, sports, or racing games, there's something here for everyone.


  • arcade
  • platform
  • 1990s
  • retro
  • local
  • 1980s
  • multiplayer
  • sport
  • action
  • pvp
  • cooperative
  • 2d
  • kyoto
  • racing
  • shooter

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Ufouria: The Saga 2 (2024)

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Xbox Series X/s Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 5 Xbox Series X Xbox One

Explore the unique and wacky world of SUNSOFT's Ufouria in this exploration-based side-scrolling game. The levels' terrain change each time you play with new secrets to explore. Be charmed, comforted and tickled by the fluffy felt-like remake of the strange-but-cute world of Ufouria!


  • arts-and-crafts
  • metroid
  • rogue-like
  • platform
  • exploration
  • recreation
  • roguevania
  • side-scrolling
  • action
  • puyo
  • retro
  • metroidvania
  • boss
  • action-adventure
  • underwater

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Hyper Light Drifter (2016)

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IOS iPhone Linux Mac OS PC Windows Xbox One

Hyper Light Drifter is an atmospheric action RPG set in a gorgeous pixel art world with a superb score. You are a Drifter fighting your way through enemies while piecing together the story of the world around you.

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What we like:
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Gorgeous visuals
  • Superb gameplay
  • Unique Zelda-like experience
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty spikes when there are too many enemies around you

  • pixel
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • post-apocalyptic
  • narrative
  • exploration
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • difficult
  • action
  • platform
  • battle
  • challenging
  • retro

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Mega Man X Legacy Collection (2018)

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Xbox One PC Windows

Mega Man X Legacy Collection includes the legendary 16-bit titles and the series’ exciting foray into the 32-bit era: Mega Man X, Mega Man X2, Mega Man X3, and Mega Man X4. Test your skills in the new X Challenge mode, which pits players against two deadly bosses at once.

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  • boss
  • platform
  • robots
  • card
  • battle
  • classic
  • rpg
  • action
  • anime
  • boss-fight
  • real-time
  • old-school
  • difficult
  • retro
  • grid

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Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2 (2018)

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Step into the 1940s in Guns, Gore and Cannoli 2, an action-packed shooter where you play as Vinnie, a gangster caught up in World War 2. Enjoy upgraded character mobility, immersive environments and a hilarious storyline, all set to the backdrop of the 40s. Take on enemies solo or with up to 3 friends in co-op mode, and watch as your enemies' ragdoll corpses fly through the air. Get ready for fast-paced action, humor and animated cutscenes in this fun and addictive kill-simulator.


What we like:
  • Perfect blend of Mafia, Medal of Honor, Wolfenstein, and Metal Slug
  • Improved controls compared to the first entry
  • Epic and action-packed adventure with lots of twists and turns
  • Wide range of weapons and enemies
  • Can be played cooperatively with friends
What could be improved:
  • Control mechanics take some time to get used to
  • Short gameplay
  • Limited ammo for each kind of gun

  • zombies
  • cooperative
  • shooter
  • platform
  • local
  • zombie-outbreak
  • 2d
  • action
  • online
  • gore
  • run-and-gun
  • scroller
  • side-scrolling

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RWBY: Arrowfell (2022)

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

Dive into an explosive new RWBY adventure! Instantly switch between Ruby, Weiss, Blake, and Yang, and use their weapons and Semblances to battle a mysterious new threat in this in-canon story set during RWBY Volume 7! Featuring a new song by Jeff Williams with vocals by Casey Lee Williams!


  • beat-em-up
  • platform
  • scroller
  • anime
  • action-adventure
  • 2.5d
  • hack-and-slash
  • 2d
  • exploration
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • action
  • family-friendly
  • boss
  • colourful

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