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 20

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Robot Legions Reborn

Skyboy GamesWin · 2016For:Action players who want direct shooting and dodging against robot enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on exploration, climbing, or discovering environmental secrets
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Omega Agent

Fireproof GamesWin · 2016For:Action players who want jetpack movement across an open-world settingSkip if:Players seeking a game whose main focus is not jetpack piloting and movement
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Painted Legend

Storyan teaMWin · 2016For:Platformer players who want staged progression with boss encountersSkip if:Players seeking platforming without a sequence of stages and boss defeats
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Cubotrox

Talking About MediaWin · Mac · 2016For:Puzzle players who enjoy arranging objects under time pressureSkip if:Players looking for narrative progression, character development, or exploration
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Chowderchu

Ryan JensenWin · 2016For:Puzzle-oriented players who enjoy figuring out their own route through levelsSkip if:Players seeking a straightforward action game with little problem-solving
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Tick Tock Bang Bang

Dejobaan Games, LLCWin · 2016For:FPS fans who want combat built around manipulating timeSkip if:Players looking for climbing, puzzle-solving, or runner gameplay rather than first-person shooting
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Wish Project

Andrew WillmanWin · Linux · 2016For:Shoot 'em up fans who want casual through hardcore difficulty optionsSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the six-stage structure limited
Action

Z-Exemplar

Suminell StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want a long planetary campaignSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign with varied non-combat activities
Action

Laser Disco Defenders

Excalibur PublishingWin · Mac · 2016For:Action players who want bullet-hell combat with self-inflicted projectile hazardsSkip if:Players who want predictable projectile patterns, since every laser can rebound and hit the player
Action

Dimensional

Head Start DesignWin · 2016For:VR players who want puzzles involving physical movement and object manipulationSkip if:Players looking for a seated experience, since walking, crouching, leaning, and jumping are central to play
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Diorama Battle of NINJA 虚拟3D世界 忍者之战

Dogenzaka LabWin · 2016For:Action players who want wave-based ninja combatSkip if:Players seeking several maps or a broad campaign may find the one-map structure limited
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Dark Days

Brutal StudioWin · 2016For:Players who want a top-down zombie shooter with scavenging and craftingSkip if:Players seeking a slow, low-combat survival experience may find the zombie waves and weapon-focused fights too action-heavy.
Action

Disastr_Blastr

Dog TheoryWin · 2016For:Arcade-action players who want randomized stages rather than identical runsSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced or meditative experience may find the arcade action and reflex challenges too intense.
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Lost Socks: Naughty Brothers

Nerf Game Co. Ltd.Win · 2016For:Platformer fans who want constant movement and frequent hazardsSkip if:Players who prefer platformers that allow frequent stops for planning
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Comit the Astrodian

LunarCore GamesWin · 2016For:Players who enjoy early platformers with straightforward stage progressionSkip if:Players seeking deep combat systems, extensive character development, or complex level mechanics
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Grave Danger

jeffgamedevWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who enjoy puzzle adventures built around switching between charactersSkip if:Players seeking combat-led gameplay rather than puzzle solving and traversal
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ABRACA - Imagic Games

Ankama GamesWin · Mac · 2016For:Groups of 2-4 friends with separate controllers who want offline competitive playSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure or sustained character progression
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AIPD - Artificial Intelligence Police Department

mamor gamesWin · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want changing enemy and arena combinationsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign or expansive exploration beyond arcade battles
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Super Ubie Island REMIX

UnknownWin · 2016For:Platformer fans who want an alien protagonist trying to return homeSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience rather than movement-focused platforming
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Mind Unleashed

IV ProductionsWin · 2016For:VR shooter players who want to face successive enemy waves aloneSkip if:Players seeking a varied campaign with missions beyond surviving enemy waves
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The Purge Day

Red Limb StudioWin · 2016For:VR players interested in narrative horror shootersSkip if:Players seeking gentle combat may hit a wall with gameplay described as difficult and encounters featuring many opponents
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DeathMetal

Playito.comWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Brick-breaker fans who want a 40-level arcade gameSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced experience rather than challenging arcade action
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A Quiver of Crows

Sheado.netWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Twin-stick shooter fans who want aggressive enemy pursuit instead of fixed attack patternsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed shooter may find the difficulty and constant enemy pressure demanding
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Marcus Level

Fun4FamilyWin · Mac · 2016For:Platform-game fans who want collectible-focused stagesSkip if:Players seeking extensive role-playing systems or a long-form adventure may find the 20-level structure limited.