Genre · 2017

Best Action Games of 2017

917 games

Action games released on Steam in 2017, most popular first.

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Best Action Games of 2017, page 17

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Vindictive Drive

Sometimes YouWin · 2017For:Stealth fans who want to use electronic tools and diversions rather than rely on gunplaySkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action, since the game emphasizes stealth and deception and treats the pistol as a last resort
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The Butterfly Sign: Human Error

Quantum Phoenix BucharestWin · 2017For:Detective-game players who want to search for clues and piece together a murder investigationSkip if:Players looking for a fast-paced action experience rather than investigation and puzzle solving
Action

Spelunker Party!

Square EnixWin · 2017For:Groups of friends who want cooperative cave exploration for up to four playersSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused action game rather than trap navigation, item use, and cave traversal
Action

Block Survival: Legend of the Lost Islands

Battle Blockyverse StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:FPS players who want crafting and survival systems alongside shootingSkip if:Players seeking a tightly focused shooter without crafting, hunger, exploration, or survival cycles
Action

Old School FOTD

Narko GamesWin · 2017For:Horror fans who want shooting combined with puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking an open-world structure rather than progression through locked bunker rooms
Action

Rivais Em Batalha

SA IndustryWin · 2017For:Fans of Atlético MG or Cruzeiro who want a mascot-based shooterSkip if:Players seeking a story campaign or a narrative-focused game structure
Action

Aliens Go Home Run

ANIM•ACEWin · 2017For:Breakout fans who want shooting and baseball added to brick-breaking playSkip if:Players seeking a deep baseball simulation may bounce off the hybrid arcade structure
Action

Mr Blaster

Forever Entertainment S. A.Win · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Players seeking casual shooting matches rather than a story-led space adventureSkip if:Players seeking a deep campaign or substantial narrative progression
Action

room13

ClickteamWin · 2017For:Horror-action players who want gore, boss fights, and platformingSkip if:Players who want quiet exploration rather than constant combat and graphic violence
Action

Hooligan Vasja: Halloween

Trident Game StudioWin · 2017For:Action-game players who enjoy fighting supernatural enemiesSkip if:Players looking for a wide range of weapons may find the combat centered on Vasja’s slingshot.
Action

Direct

ToastieLabsWin · 2017For:Score-attack players who want short replayable sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may reach the end of the main progression in about two hours.
Action

Plasma Puncher

Dragon Lord StudioWin · 2017For:Action-brawler players who want repeated arena waves rather than exploration-led stagesSkip if:Players seeking varied environments, since the action takes place mostly in one circular stage
Action

Masked Forces 2: Mystic Demons

FreezeNovaWin · 2017For:Action players who want repeated battles against supernatural enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with emphasis beyond combat and progression
Action

One Strike

Retro ReactorWin · Mac · 2017For:Fighting-game players who prefer brief, high-stakes duels over extended rounds.Skip if:Players seeking long rounds or gradual damage-based fights may find matches too brief.
Action

Hero Barrier

Beijing New Era Network Technology Co., Ltd.Win · 2017For:Players who want horizontal shooting combined with tower-defense mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a purely traditional tower-defense game without role-playing elements
Action

Doug and Lily

Volens Nolens GamesWin · 2017For:Platformer fans who want a family-centered rescue storySkip if:Players seeking extensive role-playing systems or character progression
Action

Tragedy of Prince Rupert

SpytihněvWin · 2017For:Bullet-hell fans who want free movement instead of fixed scrollingSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with a defined ending may find the endless battle structure repetitive
Action

Mortal Blitz

Skonec EntertainmentWin · 2017For:VR players who want arcade-style first-person shootingSkip if:Players seeking a broader action game than first-person gun combat
Action

Pixel Space Battles

Ghost_RUS GamesWin · 2017For:Players who prefer short arcade-style space combat over exploration-focused gamesSkip if:Players seeking complex ship systems, extensive exploration, or deep combat customization
Action

I Can See the Future

Bitlock StudioWin · 2017For:Action players who want puzzles within a supernatural storySkip if:Players seeking a straightforward story with one fixed ending
Action

Africa Hunting

Ghost_RUS GamesWin · 2017For:Action players who want a score-focused aircraft-destruction gameSkip if:Players seeking a deep or complex action game rather than simple gameplay
Action

The Legend of Dark Witch 2 (魔神少女エピソード2)

INSIDE SYSTEMWin · 2017For:Players seeking a compact 2D action game with selectable stagesSkip if:Players looking for a long, open-ended adventure rather than a stage-based action game
Action

OVERTURN

YJM GAMESWin · 2017For:VR players who want first-person shooting with puzzle and story elementsSkip if:Players seeking a primarily contemplative or exploration-led experience may find the combat-focused structure too active.
Action

Hooligan Vasja: Christmas

Trident Game StudioWin · 2017For:Players seeking a Christmas-themed action adventureSkip if:Players looking for combat built around weapons or mechanics beyond the described snowball fights