ActionBest Action Games of 2016, page 11
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ActionA Legend of Luca
Legend StudioFor:VR players who want first-person dungeon combat with roguelike runsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with predictable dungeon layouts rather than repeated, variable runs
ActionIntrude
Michal KrubaFor:Fans of classic first-person shooters who want an underground military settingSkip if:Players seeking branching exploration may find the 15-level climb toward a single objective too directed
ActionBlacksea Odyssey
Spiral Summit GamesFor:Action players who want top-down shooting with RPG and rogue-lite mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving campaign may find permadeath and harsh combat too punishing
ActionFlat Kingdom Paper's Cut Edition
Games StarterFor:Players who enjoy platforming and puzzle games with shape-based combatSkip if:Players looking for direct attack-focused combat rather than enemy matchups based on changing forms
ActionMassive Cleavage vs Zombies: Awesome Edition
Awesome EnterprisesFor:Arcade-action players who want straightforward combat against zombie crowdsSkip if:Players seeking varied combat systems may find the core controls limited to movement and high or low attacks
ActionElves Adventure
Patryk TaranekFor:Players who want a short choice-driven adventureSkip if:Players seeking a detailed combat system or extensive mechanical progression
ActionThe Butterfly Sign
Quantum Phoenix StudioFor:Detective-story players who want clue gathering and deductionSkip if:Players seeking sustained physical action may bounce off the investigation-led pacing and hospital-bed framing
ActionCongo
UnknownFor:Co-op horror players who want to coordinate with a group of up to 4Skip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign with a described narrative arc may find the focus on survival and escape too limited.
ActionRescue your chickens
Mihai MorosanuFor:Action players who want a focused rescue objectiveSkip if:Players seeking a broad set of objectives beyond rescuing 10 chickens
ActionARSLAN: THE WARRIORS OF LEGEND
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.For:Fans of The Heroic Legend of Arslan who want an action game set in its worldSkip if:Players seeking a combat structure beyond fighting large enemy groups may bounce off the game’s central battle loop
ActionHooligan Vasja
Trident Game StudioFor:Action players who want short, level-based upward progressionSkip if:Players seeking a broad exploration game rather than repeated climbs through staged levels
ActionPulseCharge
UnknownFor:Platforming fans who want speed-running challengesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the intense gauntlets too demanding
ActionSnowball!
Akupara GamesFor:Pinball fans who want exploration and hidden mechanics rather than a straightforward tableSkip if:Players seeking a conventional pinball table with fully familiar rules from the start
ActionAutumn Dream
GDNomaDFor:Action-adventure players who prefer a confined house-based premiseSkip if:Players seeking a clearly described combat-focused experience
ActionChampions of Breakfast
Pirate SoftwareFor:Arcade shooter fans who want repeatable score runsSkip if:Players seeking a conventional campaign with a fixed ending rather than indefinitely increasing challenge
ActionBIOS
PIXYULFor:FPS players who enjoy repeating challenges to improve completion timesSkip if:Players seeking a slower-paced shooter, since the stated objective is to finish environments as quickly as possible
ActionMasky
Forever Entertainment S. A.For:Casual players who want short dance-focused action sessionsSkip if:Players seeking deep combat, crafting, or strategic systems may bounce off the narrow dance-and-balance focus
ActionMonster Puzzle
Flynn's ArcadeFor:Casual players who want short, level-based action centered on evasionSkip if:Players seeking direct combat, since the core instruction is to avoid enemies
ActionHalloween Forever
Poppy WorksFor:Fans of Halloween-themed adventures who want occult characters and spooky settingsSkip if:Players seeking a large, multi-region adventure may find three worlds too limited in scope
ActionCally's Trials
VDO GamesFor:Action-platformer players who want progression tied to using weaponsSkip if:Players looking for a single uninterrupted campaign rather than a roguelike run structure
ActionDragon Rage
Bulletproof OutlawsFor:Action players who want short-form village destruction rather than story-driven questsSkip if:Players seeking varied mission objectives or a broad campaign structure may find the destruction loop narrow
ActionSuper Mutant Alien Assault
Surprise AttackFor:Arcade shooter players who want short, high-pressure roomsSkip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led campaign rather than rapid room-clearing challenges
ActionDeadhunt
REL GamesFor:Arcade shooter fans who want extended fights against monster hordesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign may find the arena battles repetitiveNothing matches. Loosen a filter.