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 31

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Atomic Butcher: Homo Metabolicus

Das HumankapitalWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Action-platformer players who want 360° aiming alongside jumping and slidingSkip if:Players seeking a varied objective loop; the central cycle repeats killing enemies, eating them, and finding more
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MC Lars: The Video Game

Synersteel Studio, LLCWin · Mac · 2016For:MC Lars fans who want a platformer connected to his discographySkip if:Players seeking a broad platforming campaign may find 12 levels limited in scope.
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The Turkey of Christmas Past

Dinan StudiosWin · 2016For:Action players who want third-person swordplay with ranged attacks and trapsSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on climbing, puzzles, running, or platforming rather than third-person combat
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End Of The Mine

Skirmish EntertainmentWin · Mac · 2016For:Players who want a 2D platformer with weapon combat and boss encountersSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploration-led experience rather than repeated combat and platforming challenges
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Playthings: VR Music Vacation

Always & Forever Computer EntertainmentWin · 2016For:HTC Vive owners seeking a room-scale VR music playground rather than a conventional gameSkip if:Players seeking a structured campaign with sustained progression may hit a wall after exploring the interactive worlds.
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Alchemist Penguin

Foot in the Box, LLCWin · 2016For:Arcade-action players who want escalating battles against enemy waves.Skip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with exploration as the main activity; play centers on combat rounds.
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TankYou!

Scorpius GamesWin · 2016For:Local multiplayer groups who want cooperative and competitive tank battlesSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or deep character progression
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Across

Jonathan Sprauel GamesWin · 2016For:VR players who enjoy short, roomscale challenges built around observing before actingSkip if:Players looking for a long campaign may reach the end of the 25 levels after about 1 hour.
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peakvox Route Candle for Steam

O-TWO inc.Win · 2016For:Puzzle players who enjoy planning routes on compact gridsSkip if:Players looking for direct character control rather than placing destinations and observing route selection
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Breaking Bones

Duplicator StudioWin · 2016For:Action players who want first-person melee combat with some ranged weapon useSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure rather than combat-centered survival levels
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Wanted Corp.

Eko SoftwareWin · 2016For:Action players who want top-down combat with distinct character powersSkip if:Players seeking a broad role-playing system rather than combat-centered missions
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Bunny Bash

DarkArts StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Fans of online arena combat who want matches built around bunny charactersSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or substantial single-player progression
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Huenison

RGCD.DEVWin · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want color-matching hazardsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than score-focused arcade stages
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Revolt

Explosive LLCWin · 2016For:Players who want dual-stick shooting with cover use, dodge rolls, and ammunition managementSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may reach the end of the 8 story levels quickly
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Super Cube Smash

Lewis FitzjohnWin · Mac · 2016For:Single-player action fans who want difficult score-chasing challengesSkip if:Players looking for a relaxed or forgiving action game may find the stated difficulty demanding
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Watching Grass Grow In VR - The Game

EVRWin · 2016For:VR players who want a deliberately unusual lawn-growing premiseSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign with multiple activities or story arcs may find the single lawn-growing objective narrow.
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VR Ultimate Paintball: Heartbreak, Regret & Paintbots

Robert PotterWin · 2016For:VR action players who want arcade shooting rather than a long campaignSkip if:Players seeking an extended narrative, since the current story is a short experience across three levels
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Super Ninja Hero VR

Wuhan Firegame Co.,Ltd.Win · 2016For:VR action players who want first-person shooting with melee weaponsSkip if:Players seeking a slow, puzzle-led, or exploration-heavy experience rather than continuous combat
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Warpin: Creation (VR)

Matthew FinitzWin · 2016For:VR players who want body-controlled weapon combatSkip if:Players seeking a compact, linear structure may not suit the game’s endless midimensions and maze-like environments
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Into the Belly of the Beast

Lucky BrogramsWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Action-adventure players who want environmental puzzles alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking a combat-only action game without puzzle solving
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Grid Masters

Angry Hangar Games, LLCWin · 2016For:Fans of competitive arena games who want grid-based 1v1 or 2v2 matchesSkip if:Players seeking a large roster, since five characters are currently available
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Space Ranger ASK

The Mojo CollectiveWin · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want space combat across many missionsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign with substantial narrative progression
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Kuraburo Kai

syuuyuusyaWin · 2016For:Block-breaker fans who want directed shuriken instead of standard ballsSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign or objectives beyond breaking blocks
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Cliff Hanger

syuuyuusyaWin · 2016For:Fans of whip-based action who want close-range chain combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or exploration-led structure rather than continuously advancing action