The Best Action Games - Page 2

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Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin (2022)

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Playstation 4 PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5

Developed in cooperation between Square Enix and Team NINJA (Koei Tecmo Games), STRANGER OF PARADISE FINAL FANTASY ORIGIN is a hard-core action RPG that takes the FINAL FANTASY series in a new direction. Experience the boldest and most merciless battles in FINAL FANTASY history.


  • rpg
  • combat
  • dungeon
  • japanese
  • action
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • souls
  • spin-off
  • jrpg
  • narrative
  • battle
  • fast-paced
  • fight
  • combo

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NieR: Automataa (2017)

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PC Windows Android

NieR: Automata is a stunning and thought-provoking game that combines the unconventional storytelling of Yoko Taro with the smooth and intense combat of Platinum Games.


What we like:
  • Engaging story
  • Unique gameplay mechanics
  • Memorable characters
  • Stunning visuals
  • Thought-provoking themes
What could be improved:
  • Replaying Route B can be tedious
  • Overused twin stick shooter minigames
  • Difficulty balance issues
  • Lack of difficulty between normal and hard

  • rpg
  • bullet-hell
  • open-world
  • robots
  • action
  • shooter
  • combat
  • japanese
  • post-apocalyptic
  • twin-stick
  • narrative
  • fight
  • battle
  • hack-and-slash
  • boss

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Valfaris (2019)

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80
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Nintendo Switch PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4

Set in a far corner of space, Valfaris is a heavy metal infused 2D action-platformer and the next game from the team behind Unity Awards finalist, Slain: Back From Hell. Brutal combat. Deadly enemies. Stunning pixel art. Savage soundtrack. Get ready to rip the galaxy a new wormhole.


  • action
  • platform
  • pixel
  • gore
  • park
  • 2d
  • scroller
  • rhythm
  • boss
  • violent
  • non-stop
  • gothic
  • retro
  • shoot-em-up
  • cult

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Ronin: The Last Samurai (2021)

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Android IOS iPhone

"Nightmare Altar" balance adjustment. Essence balance adjustment- Tutorial reorganization. Fixed Minor Bugs. Please check "Inbox" for details.

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  • resource
  • rogue-like
  • action
  • samurai
  • mech
  • rpg
  • boss
  • hand-drawn
  • diablo
  • art
  • difficult
  • button-mashing
  • waves
  • combat

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Bloodroots (2020)

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

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.

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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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Distance (2018)

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Mac OS Android Linux PC Windows

Distance is an atmospheric racing platformer. Fusing futuristic arcade racing with parkour, survive a deadly, mysterious, neon-drenched city by jumping, rotating, and flying.


  • racing
  • disney
  • editor
  • level
  • action
  • futuristic
  • rpg
  • boss-fight
  • multiplayer
  • retrospective
  • split-screen
  • fast-paced
  • boss
  • cyberpunk
  • atmospheric

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Ikki Unite (2023)

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PC Windows

With up to 16 players, this is roguelike action, but united! "You can't riot with just one or two people!"The legendary "bad game" that once had people scoffing is back, and this time it's time to unite! This is roguelike action…but united!


  • second-player
  • pve
  • rogue-like
  • casual
  • bullet-hell
  • action
  • multi-directional
  • card
  • cooperative
  • 1980s
  • cross-platform
  • pixel
  • scrolling
  • ninja
  • vertical

18

ASTRAL CHAIN (2019)

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Nintendo Switch

Astral Chain is an action-packed cyberpunk adventure game that sees you control twin police officers fighting against Chimera aliens with the help of Legion, living weapons. With five possible Legions to choose from, the game offers a diverse combat system that requires strategic decision-making. The game also includes interesting detective-like gameplay, exploring the Ark and talking to people. The game's stunning visuals, anime-style story, and immersive music make for an enjoyable experience.

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What we like:
  • Exciting combat system
  • Interesting detective-like gameplay with exploration that doesn't feel like a chore
  • Immersive anime-style story
  • Stunning visuals
  • Thrilling challenge during battles and enemy encounters
What could be improved:
  • Requires a learning curve to coordinate between the character and the Legion
  • Camera can sometimes be disobedient during combat
  • Enemy design not always imaginative
  • A lot of button combinations to remember
  • Remembering which Legion to use in specific puzzles

  • anime
  • detective
  • combat
  • action
  • combo
  • fight
  • crime
  • battle
  • non-combat
  • platform
  • puzzle
  • boss-fight
  • exploration
  • narrative
  • skill

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Torchlight: Infinite (2022)

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PC Windows Android IOS iPhone

The fate of Ember Technology is in your hands. With abounding hero build possibilities, dive into an epic journey with endless loot, adrenaline-pumping fights & new seasonal contents.


  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • dungeon-crawler
  • arpg
  • action
  • loot
  • hack-and-slash
  • skill
  • cooperative
  • fantasy
  • boss
  • inventory
  • steampunk
  • isometric
  • combat

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IIslands of War (2024)

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Mac OS PC Windows

IIslands of War is a 2D roguelike where you build floating islands out of blocks and modules. Travel through different realms to various locations to collect powerful items, shop for items, forge your items to become more powerful, and battle the Dark Order.

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  • building
  • action
  • rogue-like
  • adventure
  • pirates
  • endless
  • pixel

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