ActionBest Action Games of 2013, page 2
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ActionType:Rider
ARTE FranceFor:Typography enthusiasts interested in a game about the history of fonts and charactersSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may bounce off the emphasis on movement, riddles, and escaping enemies
ActionAnodyne
Analgesic ProductionsFor:Players who enjoy surreal settings and want an exploration-focused adventureSkip if:Players seeking a linear campaign rather than nonlinear exploration across connected dream locations
ActionAlone in the Dark (2008)
THQ NordicFor:Survival-horror fans who want an episodic story with recurring cliff-hangersSkip if:Players seeking a slow, low-intensity horror experience may find the action-focused pacing too constant
ActionEryi's Action
Xtal SwordFor:Platform-game players who enjoy learning how concealed hazards workSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platforming experience may find the frequent deaths and traps frustrating.
ActionZeno Clash 2
SEGAFor:Fans of first-person melee games who want targeted punches, blocking, and lock-on controlsSkip if:Players seeking ranged combat as the main form of action rather than close-quarters fighting
ActionFinal Exam
Focus EntertainmentFor:Action players who want side-scrolling combat with character progressionSkip if:Players looking for a quiet or slow-paced experience may find the monster combat and survival focus too intense.
ActionVector
Nekki LimitedFor:Parkour fans who want short, fast-paced rooftop escape challengesSkip if:Players looking for a large exploration game with open-ended routes
ActionDementium II HD
Missing Link GamesFor:Horror fans who want combat, puzzles, and story progression in one gameSkip if:Players seeking combat without puzzle-solving or narrative progression
ActionBeatbuddy: Tale of the Guardians
ThreaksFor:Action-adventure players who want puzzles tied to music and environmental interactionsSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused action game with extensive fighting systems
ActionSacred Citadel
THQ NordicFor:Action players who want cooperative play for up to three peopleSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or slow-paced experience rather than repeated battles against the Ashen empire and Grimmoc
ActionBlood Omen 2: Legacy of Kain
Crystal DynamicsFor:Action players who want melee combat with axes and swordsSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on ranged firearms rather than heavy melee weapons
ActionMegabyte Punch
Team ReptileFor:Beat ’em up fans who want to assemble custom fighters from collectible partsSkip if:Players seeking a fighting game with a large roster of separately selectable characters
ActionMagrunner: Dark Pulse
FrogwaresFor:Players who want environmental puzzles with a science-fiction horror settingSkip if:Players seeking a purely action-focused game may find the environmental puzzle solving central to progression
ActionDaikatana
Square EnixFor:Action players who want a time-travel storySkip if:Players seeking a short, compact campaign may not want a 24-level game
ActionDarkout
KISS ltdFor:Survival-game players who want building, crafting, and exploration in changing environmentsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed campaign may find the randomly generated sandbox structure too open-ended.
ActionShootMania Storm
UbisoftFor:FPS players who want quick multiplayer matches rather than a campaign-focused gameSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven or exploration-focused campaign instead of arena matches
ActionStick it to The Man!
RipstoneFor:Adventure players who want environmental interaction built around paper and stickersSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game, since the described mechanics center on changing the environment and reading thoughts
ActionSoundodger+
Studio BeanFor:Rhythm-game fans who want bullet-dodging rather than note matchingSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign or character-driven progression
ActionThunder Wolves
THQ Nordic MobileFor:Arcade shooter fans who want helicopter combat rather than on-foot actionSkip if:Players looking for deep helicopter simulation rather than direct arcade combat
ActionNimble Quest
UnknownFor:Action players who want continuous movement instead of stop-and-start combatSkip if:Players seeking combat with manual stopping, positioning, or a slower tactical pace
ActionBallpoint Universe - Infinite
Arachnid GamesFor:Shoot-'em-up fans who want exploration alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced adventure with little or no shooting
ActionMaster Reboot
Wales InteractiveFor:Adventure players who want a first-person science-fiction settingSkip if:Players seeking a combat-led action game may find the exploration and puzzle structure less focused on fighting
ActionEscape Goat
MagicalTimeBeanFor:Puzzle-platformer fans who want environmental challengesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than room-based puzzle solvingNothing matches. Loosen a filter.