Genre · 2016

Best Action Games of 2016

759 games

Action games released on Steam in 2016, most popular first.

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Best Action Games of 2016, page 16

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Adam and Eve: The Game - Chapter 1

Religious StudiosWin · Linux · 2016For:Players who want a difficult 2D platformer with limited livesSkip if:Players seeking adjustable difficulty may find the single setting restrictive
Action

Edge of Twilight – Return To Glory

FUZZYEYESWin · 2016For:Action-adventure players who want third-person combat in a divided fantasy worldSkip if:Players seeking a complete story rather than a release containing only the first chapter
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Quell 4D

RubyconeWin · 2016For:VR shooter players who want a solo campaign rather than multiplayer matchesSkip if:Players who want slow, deliberate combat may hit a wall when firefights demand continued movement and shooting.
Action

Shard Games

Novation GamesWin · 2016For:Action players who want competitive matches built around explosivesSkip if:Players seeking a traditional sports simulation will hit the wall at the lethal combat premise.
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Project: R.E.B.O.O.T

Volens Nolens GamesWin · 2016For:Players who want a robot-themed game built around reaching level endpointsSkip if:Players who want a game centered on activities other than navigating traps and obstacles
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Green Game: TimeSwapper

iFun4all S.A.Win · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Arcade players who enjoy timing hazards while a character moves automaticallySkip if:Players who want direct control over character movement may hit a wall when the bird keeps moving without a stop option.
Action

My Night Job

Webcore GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Horror-action players who want fast-paced combat and high-score competitionSkip if:Players seeking a story-led horror adventure rather than high-score-focused action
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Sparkle Unleashed

10tons LtdWin · 2016For:Casual puzzle players who want short, stage-based orb-matching sessionsSkip if:Players seeking story-driven progression or deep character development may find the level-based puzzle structure narrow.
Action

Mr Nibbles Forever

My Way GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Casual players who want short-form running and jumping rather than complex combat systemsSkip if:Players seeking deep combat, crafting, or character progression may find the runner-and-platform structure limited
Action

Little Jack's Adventures

Mihai MorosanuWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who enjoy key-and-crate puzzles linked to reaching exits.Skip if:Players seeking a combat-focused experience; puzzle solving is central to progression.
Action

Initia: Elemental Arena

Gentle GhoulsWin · 2016For:Arena-shooter fans who want team objectives alongside player combatSkip if:Players seeking a low-risk progression system, since items are lost whenever death occurs
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Painted Memories

SA IndustryWin · 2016For:Action-adventure players who prefer discovering routes and objectives independentlySkip if:Players who want explicit guidance toward objectives may find the self-directed structure demanding
Action

Kalaban

GameRealmMadnessWin · 2016For:Horror-adventure players who want a story set during a mutant outbreakSkip if:Players seeking a detailed account of combat systems may find the described loop limited to fighting monsters, gathering loot, and eating to heal.
Action

Trench Run

Transhuman DesignWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Groups of friends who want local multiplayer shooter matchesSkip if:Players seeking a serious military shooter with realistic presentation or tone
Action

Nary

Kiepska SpółkaWin · 2016For:Platformer players who want to manage movement and keyboard attacks at the same timeSkip if:Players seeking a gentle platforming experience may find the stated hardcore difficulty demanding.
Action

SPINGUN

First Break LabsWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want a compact control schemeSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than an ongoing survival fight
Action

Hyper Bounce Blast

Funbox Media LtdWin · 2016For:Retro shooter fans who want platforming built around bouncingSkip if:Players seeking exploration or a story-driven structure may find the game focused on repeated action challenges.
Action

Fallen

BT StudiosWin · 2016For:Platformer players who want a story about a father searching for his sonSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploratory pace may find the focus on platforming combat and enemy encounters limiting
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FullBlast

UFO Crash GamesWin · Mac · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want classic vertical shoot-'em-up mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking bullet-hell gameplay with dense projectile patterns
Action

Neon Shadow

Crescent Moon GamesWin · 2016For:Classic-shooter fans who want a cyberpunk first-person campaignSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploratory, or story-heavy shooter rather than fast-paced combat
Action

Disposable Heroes

Evilized productionsWin · 2016For:Action-adventure players who want a large level-based questSkip if:Players seeking a tightly focused campaign may find more than 140 levels and numerous side elements excessive
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1943 Megami Strike

GameUS IncWin · 2016For:Players who want a shooting game centered on collecting and arranging character cardsSkip if:Players seeking a direct shooting experience without card collection, formation building, or character development
Action

GentleMoon 2

Vidas SalavejusWin · 2016For:Action players who want a short, joke-focused premise rather than a serious settingSkip if:Players seeking deep combat systems may hit a wall because the described structure centers on collecting items and shooting targets
Action

Goblins and Grottos

Psychic SoftwareWin · Mac · 2016For:Platformer fans who want traps, environmental interactions, and dungeon puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking character progression, since the goblin does not gain the levels, equipment, or skills available to the adventurers