Genre · 2012

Best Action Games of 2012

62 games

Action games released on Steam in 2012, most popular first.

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Best Action Games of 2012, page 3

Action

MDK2 HD

Interplay Inc.Win · 2012For:Action-platformer fans who want several character-specific play stylesSkip if:Players seeking one consistent moveset may find the three-character structure uneven in pacing
Action

BIT.TRIP CORE

Gaijin GamesWin · Mac · 2012For:Rhythm-action fans who want NES-style controlsSkip if:Players seeking slow exploration or a meditative pace rather than beat-focused action
Action

Garshasp: Temple of the Dragon

Digital DragonWin · 2012For:Action players who want melee combat built around attack combinationsSkip if:Players seeking a broad range of activities beyond linear hack-and-slash combat
Action

Scoregasm

Charlie's GamesWin · Mac · 2012For:Arcade shooter fans who want branching routes instead of a fixed campaignSkip if:Players who prefer a linear progression with one fixed route
Action

Pineapple Smash Crew

RichMakeGameWin · 2012For:Action players who want squad-based shooting with grenade-focused combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow, meditative pace rather than rapid firefights
Action

BIT.TRIP VOID

Gaijin GamesWin · Mac · 2012For:Arcade players who want movement and timing tied to musicSkip if:Players seeking a story-led structure rather than arcade survival
Action

Scary Girl

Square EnixWin · 2012For:Players who prefer side-scrolling action and platforming over tactical combat.Skip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience may find the action and platforming focus a poor match.
Action

Clan of Champions

NIS America, Inc.Win · 2012For:Online action fans who want matches lasting around ten minutesSkip if:Players seeking long matches rather than sessions built around roughly ten-minute contests
Action

All Zombies Must Die!: Scorepocalypse

Doublesix GamesWin · 2012For:Action players who want a kill-count and score-focused gameSkip if:Players looking for a story-led game rather than a score-centered zombie action game
Action

Mutant Storm: Reloaded

PomPom GamesWin · 2012For:Twin-stick shooter fans who want a fixed sequence of 89 levelsSkip if:Players seeking tactical planning, defensive play, or opportunities to hide
Action

Rotastic

Focus EntertainmentWin · 2012For:Arcade players who want short, objective-based action stagesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure or character-progression system rather than arcade challenges
Action

Colour Bind

Puppy Punch ProductionsWin · 2012For:Puzzle-platformer fans who want gravity manipulation as the central mechanicSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the game's stated difficulty demanding
Action

Miner Wars Arena

Keen Software HouseWin · Mac · 2012For:Arcade action fans who want short arena battlesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeated arena combat
Action

Space Ark

Bounce EntertainmentWin · 2012For:Casual players who want an arcade puzzle gameSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure may hit a wall with the focus on arcade action and planet-based play.