ActionBest Action Games of 2014, page 12
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ActionPaganitzu
Apogee EntertainmentFor:Puzzle-adventure players who want multiple routes through a storySkip if:Players seeking a linear sequence of self-contained levels may find the branching adventure structure less suitable.
ActionBlinding Dark
BulkyPixFor:Horror fans who want weapon-based combat alongside fear and tensionSkip if:Players seeking relaxed combat may find scarce resources, dangerous enemies, and serious death consequences demanding
ActionIron Soul
Effat EffatiFor:Action players who want shooting and platforming in the same gameSkip if:Players seeking a slower-paced experience may find the fast platforming and robot battles too hectic
ActionJamsouls
Chromatic DreamFor:Friends seeking local multiplayer battles for up to four playersSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or extended character progression
ActionA-Men
Bloober Team SAFor:Puzzle-platformer fans who want demanding level challengesSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving platformer with gradual onboarding may hit a wall at the game's stated high difficulty.
ActionMystic Towers
Apogee EntertainmentFor:Players who want room-based action adventures with puzzlesSkip if:Players looking for a primarily story-driven adventure rather than room-by-room exploration
ActionRock Zombie
Abylight StudiosFor:Arcade-action fans who want repeated melee combat against zombiesSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems or extensive character customization may find the combat scope narrow
ActionMajor Stryker
Apogee EntertainmentFor:Players who enjoy piloting spaceships through science-fiction scenariosSkip if:Players seeking gameplay beyond piloting a spaceship through a sequence of scenarios
ActionTrace Vector
Vexel GamesFor:Arcade players who want fast navigation with puzzle-like route planningSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or exploratory adventure may find the constant speed and hazards demanding
ActionRock Boshers DX: Directors Cut
TIKIPODFor:Retro arcade fans who want shooting action with an 8-bit presentationSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression or a role-playing system rather than arcade combat
ActionConstant C
International Games System, Co., LTD.For:Puzzle-platformer players who want gravity-based challengesSkip if:Players seeking combat as the main activity may find the puzzle-platforming focus limiting
ActionThird Eye Crime
GameblyrFor:Stealth-game fans who want prediction and deception puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking direct combat rather than stealth, route planning, and guard manipulation
ActionToxic Bunny HD
Celestial GamesFor:Retro platformer fans who want absurd cartoon humorSkip if:Players seeking climbing, exploration, or environmental puzzle mechanics rather than straightforward platforming
ActionCubeZ
METAPHORFor:Multiplayer action players who want configurable arena matchesSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or story-driven progression
ActionQUALIA 3: Multi Agent
KOMODOFor:Shoot-'em-up fans who want to control a creature that changes formSkip if:Players seeking a large open world rather than 8 structured stages
ActionLost Marbles
Binary TakeoverFor:Platforming fans who want environmental puzzles involving multiple controllable charactersSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven adventure or character-focused progression may find the level-based structure limited.
ActionSam Glyph: Private Eye!
Narrow MonolithFor:Players who want a short, story-led detective adventure rather than a combat-focused action gameSkip if:Players seeking deep detective systems, extensive case-solving mechanics, or broad investigative freedom may hit a wall with its focused interaction-driven structure.
ActionKoya Rift
Zach Kehs (SunnyKatt)For:Roguelike fans who want shooter-platforming with changing cave layoutsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign structure may find the run-based, generated levels repetitive or unpredictable.
ActionHangeki
PentaveraFor:Arcade shooter fans who want timed level competitionSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed shooter may hit a wall when the later sections introduce a formidable challenge.
ActionRedux: Dark Matters
Signo & ArteFor:Shmup fans who want demanding arcade shootingSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving shooter rather than an unforgiving arcade challenge
ActionSuper Chain Crusher Horizon
MindwareFor:Shoot-'em-up fans who want an ultra-wide screen formatSkip if:Players seeking a shooter built around exploration, climbing, or role-playing progression rather than chained explosions
ActionMonster Challenge Circus
Strategy FirstFor:Action-game players who want a short story campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign rather than a 3-to-4-hour experience
ActionSpud's Quest
ClickteamFor:Players who enjoy puzzle-focused fantasy adventures with explorationSkip if:Players looking for a fast-paced, combat-led experienceNothing matches. Loosen a filter.