ActionBest Action Games of 2011
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ActionBIT.TRIP RUNNER
Gaijin GamesFor:Fans of rhythm games who want a runner focused on timingSkip if:Players seeking a broad adventure with varied systems rather than a focused runner format
ActionDead Rising 2: Off the Record
CapcomFor:Dead Rising fans who want Frank West as the central characterSkip if:Players seeking a quiet experience without frequent zombie combat and enemy encounters
ActionQuake 4
Bethesda SoftworksFor:Fans of science-fiction shooters who want a narrative campaignSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended campaign rather than a directed invasion story
ActionRenegade Ops
SEGAFor:Action players who want vehicle-based combat across varied environmentsSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploratory, or story-led structure rather than direct combat
ActionJamestown
Final Form GamesFor:Arcade shooter fans who want fast top-down combatSkip if:Players who prefer slow-paced games may hit a wall when the fast top-down shooting begins.
ActionEDGE
Two Tribes PublishingFor:Retro platformer fans who want prism-collecting objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure may find the level-based structure limited.
ActionHunted: The Demon’s Forge™
Bethesda SoftworksFor:Fantasy action players who want cooperative combat with a partnerSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or low-combat fantasy adventure may find repeated enemy waves too action-focused
ActionEarth Defense Force: Insect Armageddon
D3PUBLISHERFor:Arcade shooter fans who want large enemy waves and destructible city environmentsSkip if:Players seeking exploration, puzzles, or a slower-paced adventure between fights
ActionPuzzle Agent 2
TelltaleFor:Puzzle adventure fans who want a mystery-led sequelSkip if:Players looking for action-heavy gameplay rather than puzzle solving
ActionCapsized
AlientrapFor:Action-platformer fans who want combat and exploration in the same campaignSkip if:Players seeking a linear platformer, since the campaign uses non-linear environments
ActionThe First Templar - Steam Special Edition
Kalypso Media DigitalFor:Action-adventure players who want a historical conspiracy involving the Templar Order and the Holy GrailSkip if:Players seeking a single-protagonist campaign may find the two-character structure distracting
ActionA.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda
Extend StudioFor:Fans of retro-style action platformers who want a science-fiction settingSkip if:Players seeking a platformer built around calm traversal may find the combat and obstacles demanding
ActionSerious Sam Double D XXL
Devolver DigitalFor:Serious Sam fans who want a side-scrolling spin-off with familiar enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a deep role-playing system or character progression may find the shooting-focused structure limited
ActionThe Haunted: Hells Reach
Signo & ArteFor:Horror action fans who want cooperative play with up to four playersSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused horror game rather than action centered on surviving enemy assaults
ActionPainkiller Redemption
Prime MatterFor:Fans of first-person shooters who want combat against large groups of monstersSkip if:Players seeking a broad mix of activities beyond repeated first-person combat against demons
ActionDead Horde
DnS DevelopmentFor:Fans of top-down shooters who want a campaign with mutant enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience rather than fast combat against large groups of enemies
ActionGlobal Ops: Commando Libya
Immanitas Entertainment GmbHFor:Action-shooter players who want both solo missions and online multiplayerSkip if:Players seeking a deep role-playing system rather than mission-based shooting
ActionBunch of Heroes
Nimble Giant EntertainmentFor:Small groups of friends who want online cooperative actionSkip if:Players who want more than four named playable characters may reach the roster's limit.
ActionGarshasp: The Monster Slayer
Digital DragonFor:Players interested in Persian mythology who want an action game about a legendary hero.Skip if:Players seeking combat centered on ranged weapons may find the melee-focused fighting a poor match.
ActionSteel Storm: Burning Retribution
Kot in Action Creative ArtelFor:Fans of fast-paced top-down shooters who want score-focused competitionSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced game rather than fast action
ActionSATAZIUS
Henteko DoujinFor:Arcade shooter fans who want side-scrolling combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or story-led experience rather than arcade shooting
ActionWasteland Angel
Nitro GamesFor:Arcade shooter fans who want wave-based vehicle combatSkip if:Players seeking a story-heavy campaign or character-focused role-playing progression
ActionNaval Warfare
Immanitas Entertainment GmbHFor:Action players who want naval combat across surface, underwater, and aerial settingsSkip if:Players seeking exploration, puzzles, or non-combat progression rather than military scenariosNothing matches. Loosen a filter.