The Best Action Games for Playstation 4

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Update 7 April 2025: Custom Hero added at rank #11.

Here are our 10 Best Action Games for Playstation 4, position 11 to 20:

Custom Hero
RetroRealms Arcade
Star Trek: Legends
Distance
Bloodroots
Pretty Girls Breakers!
Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX

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Custom Hero (2025)

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PC Windows Playstation 4

Stretch, expand and upgrade your storage organization x rogue light action ministry! Customize your hero by setting “chips” in the storage and aim to defeat the boss at the lowest level!

rogue-like
character
inventory
management
action
customization
isometric
futuristic
single-player
fight

RetroRealms Arcade (2024)

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

The RetroRealms Arcade connects select RetroRealms games with other titles in the series that you own (games and DLC sold separately) to unlock new access and abilities and create the ultimate mash-up of horror legends!

heart-pounding
gore
horror
platform
hack-and-slash
action
1990s
adventure
retro
arcade
2d
pixel
violent
scroller
classic

Star Trek: Legends (2021)

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Engage in an epic storyline for control of the mysterious Nexus and the fate of the universe as players step into the role of their favorite Star Trek heroes and villains in the hit franchise's official team-based RPG.

battle
space
combat
rpg
simulation
strategy
tactical
shooter
sci-fi
adventure
action
cooperative
card
real-time
cover

Distance (2018)

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Mac OS Playstation 5 j Playstation 4 PC Windows Linux Android

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

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.

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

Pretty Girls Breakers! (2022)

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Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Playstation 5

Take the role of a twin-tailed fighter wielding a beam saber. Master more than 20 unique battle stages. Meet 7 female characters with cute animal features. Unlock new outfits for casual viewing in Dressing Room mode.

arcade
action
fight
challenging
puzzle
classic
casual
cute
tabletop
battle
combo
anime

Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX (2019)

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PC Windows Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch Xbox One Nintendo 3DS

A spin-off game, Mighty Gunvolt, was released on the same day as Azure Striker Gunvolt. It was followed by a sequel, Mighty Gunvolt Burst, in 2017. Two sequels, Azure Striker Gunvolt 2 and Gunvolt Chronicles: Luminous Avenger iX, were released in 2016 and 2019, respectively. One further sequel, Azure Striker Gunvolt 3, has also been announced, which is set to be released for the Nintendo Switch in 2022.[3]

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