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 17

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Recursion Deluxe

2D HeroesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Puzzle-platforming fans who want unusual directional rules to decodeSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended structure rather than a sequence of designed platforming levels
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Binaries

Ant Workshop LtdWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Platformer fans who want simultaneous control of two charactersSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the simultaneous controls and hazards demanding
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Grimm: Dark Legacy

GamesCoWin · 2016For:Players who want medieval survival combat with hunting and craftingSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign rather than repeated rogue-lite runs shaped by procedural mission combinations
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Jet Set Knights

FobTi interactiveWin · 2016For:Retro platformer fans who want tower-defense and RPG elementsSkip if:Players seeking a deep, story-led adventure rather than arcade-focused platforming and defense
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LASTFIGHT

PiranakingWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Groups of friends who want local team fighting for up to four playersSkip if:Players looking for a large roster or more than eight arenas may find the stated scope limited
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Innoquous 5

Chequered Ink Ltd.Win · 2016For:Puzzle-platformer fans who want gravity-based route planningSkip if:Players looking for a straightforward platformer without route puzzles or changing gravity
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Conga Master

UndercodersWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Arcade players who want short, two-button dance-floor challengesSkip if:Players seeking precise rhythm-game mechanics or music-based timing challenges
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Astro Duel

Wild RoosterWin · Mac · 2016For:Groups of friends seeking local multiplayer spaceship battles.Skip if:Players seeking a long-form progression structure may find the focus on quick competitive rounds limited.
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peakvox Mew Mew Chamber for Steam

O-TWO inc.Win · 2016For:Puzzle players who want short slide-and-match challengesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or a story-driven campaign
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Shiny

Fulqrum PublishingWin · 2016For:Platforming fans who want a 20-level exploration challengeSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action, since the game contains no blood or violence
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illumine

DejimaWin · Linux · 2016For:Roguelike players who prefer environmental puzzles over direct combatSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused roguelike runs may find the non-violent structure too restrained
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Adventures Of Fluzz

Volens Nolens GamesWin · 2016For:Platform-game fans who want puzzle elements alongside jumping and combatSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended game rather than a fixed set of 20 platforming levels
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Close Order

Raconteur GamesWin · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want to build a fleet during combatSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may reach the end of the short episodic Story mode quickly
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Rocket Fist

Bitten Toast Games Inc.Win · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who want short, reflex-focused arena matchesSkip if:Players seeking long-form matches rather than quick rounds
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PHAT PHROG

Phat Phrog StudiosWin · 2016For:Arcade players who prefer short reflex challenges over story-driven campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign, exploration, or character progression beyond costume unlocks
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SPLIT BULLET

PsychoFlux EntertainmentWin · 2016For:Action players who want survival-focused encountersSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on exploration or activities outside combat may find its scope narrow.
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Mustache in Hell

IdunaSoftWin · 2016For:Twin-stick action fans who want frequent battles against enemy hordesSkip if:Players seeking a low-intensity experience may bounce when the game sends them into battles against hordes of enemies.
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POPixel

CGGAMESWin · Mac · 2016For:Players who enjoy platform challenges built around jumping on objects to pop them.Skip if:Players seeking a combat-focused experience may find the balloon-popping challenges too limited in action.
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Visitors

Black SideWin · 2016For:Action players interested in defending an isolated homeSkip if:Players seeking a long-form story that extends beyond a five-day survival objective
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Masquerade: The Baubles of Doom

Big Ant StudiosWin · 2016For:Action-adventure players who want a fantasy story built around a rescue missionSkip if:Players seeking a detailed role-playing system may find the stated premise focused on a direct adventure quest
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Worlds

Curious PlanetWin · Linux · 2016For:Action-adventure players who want both stealth and direct combatSkip if:Players seeking a tightly focused single-setting campaign rather than eight connected worlds
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Welkin Road

Nkidu Games Inc.Win · Mac · Linux · 2016For:First-person platforming fans who want movement built around grappling hooksSkip if:Players seeking combat or character progression rather than movement-focused puzzle-platforming
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Mesel

Burak DabakWin · 2016For:Players who want to shape a written mystery through their decisionsSkip if:Players seeking combat, shooting, or direct action encounters
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Blade Ballet

DreamSail GamesWin · 2016For:Groups who want competitive robot battles rather than solo playSkip if:Players who prefer slower combat may find the spinning clashes too hectic.