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 19

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Mekazoo

The Good Mood CreatorsWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Platforming fans who want quick reactions and movement-focused challengesSkip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led adventure may find the action-focused pacing too rapid
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Satellite Rush

Plug In DigitalWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who want top-down science-fiction shooting with changing arena layoutsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with uninterrupted progression may find repeated runs and permadeath restrictive.
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Silver Bullet: Prometheus

Byulbram StudioWin · 2016For:Action players who want demanding stealth missions and repeated practiceSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving action game with extensive guidance or a low difficulty curve
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At the Mountains of Madness

Team ClockworksWin · 2016For:Lovecraftian horror fans who want an Antarctic expedition settingSkip if:Players seeking a clearly described range of combat systems or enemy tactics
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Marble Mountain

Lightning RockWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who enjoy physics-based platforming with puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than rolling, balancing, and hazard avoidance
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Grey Phobia

Blackturn LtdWin · 2016For:Action players who want zombie-focused third-person combatSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or exploration-led experience instead of repeated zombie combat
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Dead Hungry

Q-Games Ltd.Win · 2016For:VR players who want food-centered actionSkip if:Players seeking conventional firearms or a broad combat arsenal may find the food-focused interactions restrictive.
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League of Evil

Ratalaika Games S.L.Win · Mac · 2016For:Action-platformer fans who want trap-filled levels and acrobatic movementSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused game rather than a level-based action experience
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Graveyard Shift

Galavalomka GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:FPS players who want elemental ammunition and enemy-matchup mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign may find the focus on repeated enemy combat too narrow.
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Too Angry to Space

AK84CWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who enjoy 2D shooting and platforming across structured levelsSkip if:Players who want forgiving difficulty, since too many deaths bring a punishment
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Lance A Lot: Classic Edition

BrimstoneWin · 2016For:Groups of friends seeking a local multiplayer game for up to 4 playersSkip if:Players who want forgiving combat may hit a wall when one lance strike can end their match.
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Level 22: Gary’s Misadventures - 2016 Edition

Plug In DigitalWin · Mac · 2016For:Stealth fans who prefer office settings over military or fantasy environmentsSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the emphasis on remaining unseen limiting
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Hypersensitive Bob

SIEIDI LtdWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who want replayable action built around changing item combinationsSkip if:Players looking for a fixed campaign structure rather than repeated roguelike runs
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Twisty's Asylum Escapades

Twisted JeniusWin · 2016For:Players who enjoy dark comedy and campy horror in action-adventure gamesSkip if:Players seeking a serious horror experience may find the satire and slapstick tone too prominent
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Demons with Shotguns

MindShaft Games, LLCWin · Mac · 2016For:Groups of 2 to 4 local players seeking competitive arena matchesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeated arena matches
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Karaski: What Goes Up...

Unbound CreationsWin · 2016For:Players who enjoy uncovering mysteries through dialogue, stealth, and evidenceSkip if:Players seeking polished presentation may find the dated and rough-edged production distracting
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Tross

ShadowprerequisiteWin · 2016For:Action players who want timed attacks against isolated targetsSkip if:Players who prefer relaxed combat without temporary barriers or rapidly changing energy demands
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Smell Of Death

Alkame GamesWin · 2016For:VR horror fans who want first-person mutant combatSkip if:Players seeking a broad or deeply branching story may find the experience limited to the first episode and two modes
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Piggy Princess

DreamsSoftGamesWin · 2016For:Casual players who want short physics-puzzle stagesSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression or a broad adventure structure may find the stage-based puzzle format limited
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GalaxIverse

Sub Orbital SoftwareWin · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want short, fast-paced alien battlesSkip if:Players seeking a story-heavy campaign or complex character progression
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NightmareZ

Anamik MajumdarWin · 2016For:Fans of retro platform action who want a difficult challengeSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer, since the game presents hard situations and lethal hazards
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Ultimate Solid

Night Steed GamesWin · Mac · 2016For:Platform-game players who enjoy planning jumps around physics-based obstaclesSkip if:Players looking for movement beyond jumping may find the control scheme restrictive.
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Shmups Skill Test

KOMODOWin · 2016For:Shoot-’em-up fans who want brief skill assessmentsSkip if:Players seeking gameplay built around extended challenges rather than quick skill tests
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Ruckus Ridge VR Party

ForeignvrWin · 2016For:Local groups with Oculus Rift or HTC Vive hardware who want competitive party playSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or persistent single-player progression