Genre · 2015

Best Action Games of 2015

503 games

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

503 gamesPage 2 of 21

Best Action Games of 2015, page 2

Action

VERGE:Lost chapter

GDNomaDWin · 2015For:Players who enjoy atmospheric mountain exploration without complex mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking deep or highly varied gameplay systems may find the stated mechanics too simple
Action

Blue Estate The Game

HE SAWWin · 2015For:Action players who want fixed-path shooting instead of open explorationSkip if:Players seeking open exploration, branching routes, or traversal-focused gameplay
Action

Azure Striker Gunvolt

INTI CREATES CO., LTD.Win · 2015For:2D action fans who want lightning-based combat and airborne movementSkip if:Players who do not want a no-damage scoring system, since taking damage resets accumulated Kudos
Action

PewDiePie: Legend of the Brofist

Outerminds Inc.Win · Mac · 2015For:YouTuber fans who want a platforming adventure built around featured online personalitiesSkip if:Players seeking an open-world adventure may find the stage-based platforming structure too confined
Action

INK

ZackBellGamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Platformer fans who want rooms built around discovering hidden terrainSkip if:Players who want fully visible terrain from the start may find the discovery mechanic restrictive
Action

DYNASTY WARRIORS 8 Empires

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Win · 2015For:Strategy fans who want battles as part of a conquest gameSkip if:Players seeking a strategy game without direct combat
Action

Halo: Spartan Strike

Xbox Game StudiosWin · 2015For:Halo fans who want a mission-based action gameSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended campaign rather than 30 defined missions
Action

Woolfe - The Red Hood Diaries

RebellionWin · 2015For:Players who enjoy action-platformers with melee combat and environmental puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a role-playing game with character builds, equipment systems, or party management
Action

Over 9000 Zombies!

Loren LemckeWin · 2015For:Arcade action fans who want repeated survival battles against expanding enemy hordesSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with a defined ending may bounce off the endless horde structure.
Action

Environmental Station Alpha

Hempuli OyWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Players who enjoy exploring mysterious settings and uncovering their storiesSkip if:Players looking for calm, low-risk exploration; wildlife and earthquakes make the station dangerous to traverse.
Action

Kero Blaster

PLAYISMWin · Mac · 2015For:Players who enjoy 2D side-scrolling action with a defined missionSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience may find the action-focused combat a mismatch.
Action

Mushihimesama

KOMODOWin · 2015For:Bullet-hell fans who want dense projectile patterns and boss encountersSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with exploration beyond a five-stage shooting structure
Action

SAMURAI WARRIORS 4-II

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Win · 2015For:Samurai action fans who want a character-focused campaignSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused story about one protagonist rather than several character-centered narratives
Action

PARTICLE MACE

Andy MakesWin · 2015For:Arcade-action players who want physics-based combat instead of conventional gunsSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving survival game, since the premise centers on trying not to die in a highly hostile setting
Action

Odallus: The Dark Call

JoyMasherWin · 2015For:Fans of classic action games who want exploration alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking a short game rather than an experience listed at more than 8 hours
Action

Secret Ponchos

Switchblade Monkeys EntertainmentWin · 2015For:Competitive PvP players who want manually aimed shooting instead of auto-attacksSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed combat pace may find the fast, unforgiving matches demanding
Action

Toukiden: Kiwami

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Win · 2015For:Action players who want fights centered on dismantling giant enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a straightforward hack-and-slash structure without body-part targeting
Action

SUPER DISTRO

My Way GamesWin · 2015For:Retro platformer fans who want severe difficultySkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the repeated deaths and extreme difficulty too demanding
Action

Zombie Kill of the Week - Reborn

Merge GamesWin · Mac · 2015For:Zombie-shooter fans who prefer survival sessions to level-completion campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a defined ending may bounce off the survival structure, where the goal is to last as long as possible and eventual death is expected
Action

BLACKHOLE

Fulqrum PublishingWin · Mac · Linux · 2015For:Platformer fans who want demanding gravity-based puzzlesSkip if:Players looking for a relaxed platformer may find the hardcore difficulty and deadly traps demanding
Action

Chicken Invaders 5

InterAction studiosWin · Mac · 2015For:Players who want a lighthearted space battle against chicken-themed enemiesSkip if:Players seeking gameplay centered on activities other than battling an invading force
Action

Stealth Inc 2: A Game of Clones

Curve GamesWin · 2015For:Puzzle-platformer fans who want stealth, traps, and reflex challengesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or low-failure experience may find the frequent traps, robots, lasers, and bosses demanding
Action

Double Dragon Trilogy

DotemuWin · 2015For:Beat ’em up fans who want three connected arcade-style campaignsSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems, exploration-heavy progression, or varied non-combat activities
Action

Tcheco in the Castle of Lucio

Marcelo BarbosaWin · 2015For:Fans of classic Famicom and NES games who want a 2D platform format.Skip if:Players seeking a slow, meditative pace may find the fast-paced action a mismatch.