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 22

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Mind Dead

GBROSSOFTWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Action players who want third-person survival combatSkip if:Players seeking more than the stated campaign and Lockdown structure may find the mode selection limited
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Little Walker

FlipswitchXWin · 2016For:Platform-adventure fans who want quirky characters and humorous writingSkip if:Players seeking a large, content-heavy adventure may find the several-hour first playthrough limited
Action

Izeriya

SA IndustryWin · 2016For:Action-adventure players who want frequent monster fightsSkip if:Players seeking a broad open world or a large number of locations
Action

Slashy Hero

The GentlebrosWin · Mac · 2016For:Action players who want gesture-based movement and melee attacksSkip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led adventure rather than repeated monster combat
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Generic Space Shooter

LionSword StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Space-shooter fans who want top-down combat against alien enemiesSkip if:Players looking for a story-led campaign, since the described focus is combat and boss fights
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Blue Sheep

Noetic GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Platformer players who want story-led explorationSkip if:Players seeking a large-scale role-playing game with extensive character progression
Action

Armed Against the Undead

Rank17Win · 2016For:Action players who want gun-focused combat against enemy hordesSkip if:Players seeking exploration, puzzles, or story activities beyond combat and extraction
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IACTURA

Merlin BeerWin · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want a mode with a final enemy encounterSkip if:Players who want a calm, predictable pace may hit a wall when enemies appear in changing locations and demand immediate reactions.
Action

Dynamite Alex

Opium Pulses EntertainmentWin · 2016For:Players who want action centered on platforming and shootingSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on activities other than platforming and shooting
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ASCII Attack

Daisy Maze GamesWin · 2016For:Arcade-action fans who want a compact, level-based challengeSkip if:Players seeking a story-heavy campaign or exploration-focused structure
Action

ZHEROS

Rimlight StudiosWin · 2016For:Beat’em-up fans who want arcade-style melee combat with combo chainsSkip if:Players seeking combat built around ranged tactics rather than repeated close-quarters attacks
Action

So Much Blood

UnknownWin · 2016For:Action-shooter players who enjoy facing repeated enemy wavesSkip if:Players seeking a clearly guided campaign, since the game begins without direction
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Lil Big Invasion

Andreas BrittenWin · 2016For:Players who enjoy 2D dungeon exploration with light-based puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking an expansive role-playing game with character progression or a large branching world
Action

ALONE? - VR

Deceptive Games Ltd.Win · 2016For:VR horror players who want environmental exploration and jump scaresSkip if:Players who prefer stable environments may dislike the changing world and recurring paranormal events.
Action

Inbound

Gyoza Games LLCWin · 2016For:VR players who enjoy arcade games centered on defending locations from incoming attacksSkip if:Players who prefer measured planning may hit a wall when projectiles, mechs, and spacecraft attack in quick succession.
Action

Talent Not Included

Rocket Smash GamesWin · Mac · 2016For:Players who want local cooperative action with platformingSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on exploration, puzzles, or other activities beyond combat and platforming
Action

Spooky Heroes

Gaweb StudioWin · Linux · 2016For:Fans of 2D platform games who want fantasy combat and explorationSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience may find the combat, traps, and nighttime threats too action-focused.
Action

Max Stern

NoneWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Platformer fans who want combat and puzzles in the same gameSkip if:Players seeking a long or expansive story may find the plot brief
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Crewsaders

Plug In DigitalWin · Mac · 2016For:Groups of 2 to 6 friends seeking local team competitionSkip if:Solo players, since the core format requires two local teams
Action

VR Invaders

MY.GAMESWin · 2016For:VR shooter fans who want a story-driven campaignSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or exploration-led VR experience may find the combat-heavy structure too fast.
Action

The Admin

WillpowaprojectWin · 2016For:Single-player action-adventure players who want third-person combatSkip if:Players seeking a broad arsenal beyond a handgun and sword
Action

Cubixx HD

Ghostlight LTDWin · 2016For:Action-puzzle players who want level-based score chasing rather than a story-led adventureSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign or broad exploration may find the level-based structure narrow
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Tyrfing Cycle |Vanilla|

UnknownWin · 2016For:Action players who want fast, reflex-focused hack-and-slash combatSkip if:Players who prefer slow, deliberate combat may hit a wall with the twitch-focused fighting
Action

Blasting Agent: Ultimate Edition

Axol Studio, LLCWin · 2016For:Action-platformer fans who want shooting and jumping across levelsSkip if:Players seeking open-ended exploration rather than level-based progression with checkpoint doors