ActionBest Action Games of 2017, page 24
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M.INDIEFor:Action players who want sniper-focused combatSkip if:Players seeking broad weapon variety may find the equipment centered on a sniper rifle, one EMP device, and a temporal module.
ActionMy Pet Rock
Carl GamesFor:Bullet-hell fans who want planet-defense combat with roguelite progressionSkip if:Players seeking a calm or low-pressure experience may find the escalating waves and chaotic battles demanding
ActionZHUST - THE ILLUSION SOUL
KT GamesFor:Hack-and-slash fans who want fast third-person combatSkip if:Players seeking gameplay centered on exploration, puzzles, or systems beyond combat may find the scope narrow.
ActionOrb The Ball
GemBemFor:Players who enjoy guiding characters indirectly rather than controlling their movementSkip if:Players seeking direct character movement or character-focused combat
ActionProtect Me
Bitlock StudioFor:Players who want a short adventure centered on defending one areaSkip if:Players seeking a long adventure with many locations or extensive progression
ActionZorbit's Orbits
New Reality GamesFor:Platforming fans who want gravity-based movement between circular worldsSkip if:Players looking for a relaxed, low-pressure experience may find the intense boss fights and hardest setting punishing.
ActionCloudbase Prime
Floating Island GamesFor:Action-adventure players who want combat built around changing the environmentSkip if:Players seeking a quiet exploration game may find the frequent robot fights and boss battles too combat-focused.
ActionEternal Return
Pathless GamesFor:Action-adventure players who want measured, stamina-based fights rather than rapid button-mashing combat.Skip if:Players seeking fast, continuous combat may find the deliberate attack timing and stamina management slow.
ActionLast Hours Of Jack
Pastanaga SideralFor:Action-adventure players who want melee combat in an office settingSkip if:Players looking for a broad open-world adventure rather than a focused office-based setting
ActionThe God Paradox
Tristan BeginFor:Players who prefer rhythm-based platforming over untimed movementSkip if:Players looking for forgiving progression may find the repeated deaths and patience-testing challenge a poor match.
ActionI.F.O
Turtle CreamFor:Players who want a compact arcade shoot'em up with simple controlsSkip if:Players looking for a complex control scheme beyond rotation and dashing
ActionKnight Terrors
Nicalis, Inc.For:Runner-game fans who want sword combat alongside dodging and flyingSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced action game with time to pause and plan
ActionDEATHPIT 3000
Cyberlamb StudiosFor:Small co-op groups seeking online or LAN wave-based shootingSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign structure beyond four Deathpits and four championships
ActionA Shooty Bit
Gameland StudiosFor:Action players who want movement and avoidance instead of a conventional fire buttonSkip if:Players seeking conventional shooting controls or weapon-based combat
ActionMinotaur
Awesome EnterprisesFor:Action players who want melee combat with blocking, countering, and evasive movementSkip if:Players seeking ranged combat, party management, or role-playing progression
ActionThe Dome
Route 66 GamesFor:Players who want open-world exploration combined with robotics combatSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear game rather than an open-world structure
ActionFrog Hop
Tiny Warrior GamesFor:Fans of challenging platformers who want demanding movement and obstacle sectionsSkip if:Players who want relaxed platforming may hit a wall at the challenging movement and obstacle sections.
ActionSnake 3D Adventures
AkPublishFor:Platformer fans who want timed levels with movement challenges and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced platformer may find the level timers push them to keep moving.
ActionSuper Lovely Planet
quicktequilaFor:Platformer fans who want jumping instead of shootingSkip if:Players seeking shooting, unlockable abilities, or boss fights
ActionColor Jumper
Tallbeard Studios LLCFor:Fans of demanding platformers who want fast, precision-based movementSkip if:Players seeking relaxed platforming may hit a wall when rapid movement and precise jumps become necessary.
ActionVR Chair Games
EnsenaSoftFor:VR enthusiasts who want short, score-focused sessionsSkip if:Players seeking gameplay sessions longer than four minutes at a time
ActionWireNet
XitilonFor:Players who enjoy side-scrolling shooters with careful positioning to collect level itemsSkip if:Players who want a shooter without collection-focused movement may hit a wall when levels require gathering all necessary data cells.
ActionThe Final Specimen: Arrival
Video Game Music StudiosFor:Fans of retro-style platformers who want a comedic science-fiction settingSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the stated challenge and enemy-filled environments demandingNothing matches. Loosen a filter.