Genre · 2015

Best Action Games of 2015

503 games

Action games released on Steam in 2015, most popular first.

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Best Action Games of 2015

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Mega Man Legacy Collection

CapcomWin · 2015For:Mega Man fans who want the first six games in one collectionSkip if:Players seeking a modern action game rather than six early 8-bit releases
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THE KING OF FIGHTERS 2002 UNLIMITED MATCH

SNK CORPORATIONWin · 2015For:KOF fans seeking a large roster of playable fightersSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure rather than character-versus-character fights
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METAL SLUG

SNK CORPORATIONWin · 2015For:Arcade shooter fans who want a short, mission-based campaignSkip if:Players seeking a large campaign, branching exploration, or role-playing progression may hit the six-mission arcade structure quickly.
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Ben and Ed

SluggerflyWin · 2015For:Platformer fans who want obstacle courses built around a zombie characterSkip if:Players seeking a broad exploration game rather than a sequence of obstacle courses
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Borderless Gaming

CodeusaWin · Linux · 2015For:Windows players who want borderless windows and automatic per-game display profilesSkip if:Users who only need a simple fullscreen toggle may hit a wall when configuring separate display, input, audio, and effect settings.
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Guns, Gore & Cannoli

RoguesideWin · Mac · 2015For:Players who want a fast-paced 2D action platformer with gunplaySkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploration-led, or puzzle-focused experience
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Turok

Nightdive StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Players who want action combat against dinosaurs and alien enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed action game rather than exploration across a large 3D environment
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Assassin’s Creed® Chronicles: China

Ubisoft EntertainmentWin · 2015For:Stealth-focused players who want assassination missions with evasion and deceptionSkip if:Players seeking a large open-world Assassin’s Creed structure rather than distinct 2.5D environments
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Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

Oddworld Inhabitants, Inc.Win · Linux · 2015For:Oddworld fans who want a rebuilt version of Abe's original adventureSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game built around frequent weapon use rather than evasion and stealth
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BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition

FrogmindWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Players who want a side-scrolling platformer with physics-based obstaclesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure rather than repeated platforming challenges
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Phantom Breaker: Battle Grounds Classic

Rocket Panda GamesWin · 2015For:Beat ’em up fans who want a stage-based arcade campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long, branching campaign may hit a wall after the 8-stage Story Mode.
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ZOMBI

UbisoftWin · 2015For:Survival-horror fans who want resource scarcity and permanent deathSkip if:Players seeking forgiving progression, since death removes the current survivor and turns that character into an enemy
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UBERMOSH

Walter MachadoWin · Linux · 2015For:Arcade-action players who want sessions built around 90-second attemptsSkip if:Players who want extended play within each attempt may find the 90-second run length restrictive.
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GUILTY GEAR Xrd -SIGN-

Arc System WorksWin · 2015For:Fighting-game fans who want tactical matches built around Roman CancelsSkip if:Players seeking a broad adventure campaign rather than repeated one-on-one fights
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Airscape - The Fall of Gravity

Senpai StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Platformer fans who want demanding reflex challengesSkip if:Players looking for combat systems or weapon-based progression
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No Time To Explain Remastered

tinyBuildWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Platformer fans who want weapon-based movement and comic time-travel scenariosSkip if:Players who want slow, methodical exploration may hit a wall when the cannon becomes the main movement tool.
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Kung Fury: Street Rage - Ultimate Edition

Hello There GamesWin · Mac · 2015For:Beat ’em up fans who want arcade-style fights against Nazi enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with extensive exploration may bounce off the stage-based fighting structure
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RONIN

Crunching KoalasWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Turn-based action fans who prefer deliberate movement over uninterrupted real-time combat.Skip if:Players seeking constant real-time action may find the turn-based structure too deliberate.
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Sky Force Anniversary

Infinite DreamsWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Arcade shooter fans who want scrolling, boss-focused combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience rather than repeated shooting and boss fights
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Assault Android Cactus+

Witch BeamWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Twin-stick shooter fans who want a fast arcade campaignSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or exploration-led adventure rather than constant shooting
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Way of the Samurai 4

Spike Chunsoft Co., Ltd.Win · 2015For:Samurai action fans who want story choices to affect the outcomeSkip if:Players looking for a strictly linear story, since decisions can lead to multiple endings
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Westerado: Double Barreled

Ostrich BanditosWin · Mac · 2015For:Western adventure players who want revenge stories shaped by their choicesSkip if:Players seeking a tightly guided story may find the open-world structure and branching paths less focused.
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Nyan Cat: Lost In Space

isTom Games Kft.Win · Linux · 2015For:Casual players who want a colorful arcade game with short runs rather than a story-focused adventureSkip if:Players seeking a deep, campaign-led progression system may find the described focus on runs, collectibles, and modes limited.
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Despair

AGCWin · 2015For:Horror fans who want a subway-set investigationSkip if:Players seeking gameplay beyond tunnel exploration and note collection