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 8

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Deep Space Dash

Back To Basics GamingWin · 2016For:Casual players interested in space-themed infinite runnersSkip if:Players seeking several distinct modes may bounce off the reduced mode selection and single infinite-runner structure.
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Timore Inferno

Vidas SalavejusWin · 2016For:Horror fans who want a short, story-centered experienceSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may bounce off the experience's emphasis on horror and survival decisions.
Action

TurnOn

Xsolla USA IncWin · Mac · 2016For:Players who prefer wire traversal and visual storytelling over conventional platforming and dialogueSkip if:Players seeking conventional platforming built around platforms rather than wire-based movement
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Syndrome

Camel 101Win · Mac · 2016For:Survival-horror players who want a confined spaceship settingSkip if:Players seeking frequent, heavily supplied combat may find the scarce ammunition restrictive
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Attempt[42]

Conglomerate 5Win · 2016For:Puzzle-platformer fans who want first-person navigationSkip if:Players seeking combat, narrative, or character-driven progression
Action

1993 Space Machine

Aurora PunksWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Shoot ’em up fans who want a multi-level campaign rather than a single-stage arcade gameSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear campaign may not enjoy choosing the order of worlds across 14 levels.
Action

Sleeping Valley

SA IndustryWin · 2016For:Arcade platformer fans who want a one-life challengeSkip if:Players seeking forgiving difficulty may not enjoy the brutally hard, one-life structure
Action

Xenus 2. White gold.

GFIWin · 2016For:Players who want open-ended Caribbean exploration combined with shooting and role-playing systemsSkip if:Players who prefer a tightly directed route instead of free exploration and a non-linear storyline
Action

Pharaoh Rebirth+

Vaka Game MagazineWin · 2016For:Action-adventure players who enjoy collecting treasures across an Egyptian settingSkip if:Players seeking a realistic archaeological adventure rather than a fantastical quest involving an ancient curse
Action

Mad Bullets

isTom Games Kft.Win · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want reflex-focused high-speed actionSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused shooter with substantial narrative development
Action

TOKYO WARFARE

Pablo Vidaurre SanzWin · 2016For:Tank-combat fans who want short arcade-style battles rather than a climbing adventure.Skip if:Players seeking a climbing or exploration-focused campaign may find the vehicle battles repetitive.
Action

Toy Odyssey: The Lost and Found

HikergamesWin · Mac · 2016For:Metroidvania fans who want procedurally generated platforming levelsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or forgiving platformer may find the stated high difficulty too demanding
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Atomik: RunGunJumpGun

Good Shepherd EntertainmentWin · Mac · 2016For:Action-platformer fans who want reflex-focused two-button movementSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or forgiving platformer may find the constant hazards and severe difficulty demanding
Action

Starship Annihilator

IR StudioWin · 2016For:Arcade-shooter fans who want a defined 10-level campaignSkip if:Players seeking a large campaign beyond the stated 10-level structure
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E.T. Armies

Merge PublishingWin · 2016For:Science-fiction FPS fans who want a war-focused settingSkip if:Players seeking a broad range of environments may find three settings restrictive
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BomberZone

exosyphen studiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who enjoy maze navigation and want bomb placement to drive combat.Skip if:Players seeking a broad narrative campaign may find the maze-combat premise narrow.
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NO THING

Evil Indie GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2016For:Players who enjoy surreal action games with unusual storiesSkip if:Players looking for a clearly explained or conventional narrative may find the strange storyline unsuitable.
Action

ARCADE GAME SERIES: Ms. PAC-MAN

BANDAI NAMCO EntertainmentWin · 2016For:Arcade fans who want maze navigation and enemy avoidanceSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign may find the stage-based maze play too narrow in scope.
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#KILLALLZOMBIES

Fortell GamesWin · 2016For:Twin-stick shooter players who want large zombie crowds and arena combatSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeated survival arenas and defensive encounters
Action

Wooden House

GDNomaDWin · 2016For:Horror-adventure players who want environmental tension and enemy pursuitSkip if:Players seeking broad exploration across multiple locations rather than a focused cottage setting
Action

UBERMOSH Vol.3

Walter MachadoWin · Linux · 2016For:Arcade action fans who want fast, reflex-based combat rather than slower tactical playSkip if:Players seeking story-led progression instead of repeated arcade combat and achievement tracking
Action

A Blind Legend

Plug In DigitalWin · Mac · 2016For:Blind or visually impaired players seeking an accessible action-adventure gameSkip if:Players who need visual graphics, scenes, or interface elements to navigate the game
Action

Super Space Pug

Back To Basics GamingWin · 2016For:Arcade shooter fans who want fast bullet-hell actionSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or low-pressure game may find the speedy, difficult action demanding.
Action

Redemption: Saints And Sinners

Black Lime StudioWin · 2016For:Action players who want science-fiction combat in an abandoned stationSkip if:Players seeking a story-free action game with no puzzles or exploration