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 3

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Unforgiving - A Northern Hymn

Angry Demon StudioWin · 2017For:Horror players who want a first-person supernatural setting rooted in Swedish folkloreSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear horror experience may find the open areas less focused
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64.0

rebel rabbitWin · Mac · 2017For:Arcade players who enjoy difficult reflex challengesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or forgiving arcade experience may find the stated difficulty restrictive.
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High Hell

Devolver DigitalWin · Mac · 2017For:Arcade shooter fans who want a short single-player campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or extensive character progression
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Mages of Mystralia

Borealys GamesWin · 2017For:Action-adventure players who want spell creation to shape combat and explorationSkip if:Players seeking a combat system based mainly on direct attacks rather than custom spell construction
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GIBZ

TorruntWin · 2017For:Co-op players who want online or local zombie combat for up to four peopleSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted campaign rather than repeated combat encounters and wave-based defence
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Toukiden 2

KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.Win · 2017For:Action players who want an Oni-hunting gameSkip if:Players seeking a linear structure instead of a vast open world
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Project Rhombus

PsychoFlux EntertainmentWin · 2017For:Rhythm-game fans who want short timing-focused challengesSkip if:Players seeking story, exploration, or character progression may find the arrow-blocking loop too narrow.
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Serious Sam VR: The Last Hope

Devolver DigitalWin · 2017For:VR action fans who want large enemy waves and direct weapon combatSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or story-led experience rather than repeated firefights against alien waves
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Let Them Come

Versus EvilWin · Mac · 2017For:Action players who want fast shooting against continuous enemy wavesSkip if:Players seeking exploration or traversal as the main activity rather than wave-based shooting
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Slash It 2

SA IndustryWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Arcade players who want timed keyboard challengesSkip if:Players who prefer slower-paced play instead of repeated timing and keyboard-input challenges
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Face It - A game to fight inner demons

GamestormingWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Players who enjoy surreal platformers with metaphorical themesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action with extensive enemy variety rather than puzzle-platforming
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VALKYRIE DRIVE -BHIKKHUNI-

MarvelousWin · 2017For:Action-game players who want arena combat tied to a character-driven storySkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience may find the focus on fast arena combat too direct.
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Monster Slayers

Nerdook ProductionsWin · 2017For:Card-game players who want role-playing classes and changing combat buildsSkip if:Players who want a fixed sequence of levels may bounce off the randomly generated run structure.
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Nidhogg 2

MesshofWin · Mac · 2017For:Fans of competitive duels who want matches against AI or another playerSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign rather than repeated competitive fights
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Rez Infinite

EnhanceWin · 2017For:Rhythm-action fans who want shooting synced to musicSkip if:Players looking for varied activities beyond shooting through areas may find the gameplay focused on one central loop.
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Splasher

Dear VillagersWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Platformer fans who want movement abilities based on paint colorsSkip if:Players seeking a slow or exploratory platformer may find the focus on speed and reflexes too demanding
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Will Glow the Wisp

PartTimeIndieWin · 2017For:Action players who enjoy maze navigation with electronic musicSkip if:Players seeking a broad adventure structure may hit a wall because the focus is on repeated maze navigation and score competition.
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The Signal From Tölva

Big Robot LtdWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Single-player shooter fans who want exploration alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear shooter with little wandering or environmental investigation
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L.A. Noire: The VR Case Files

Rockstar GamesWin · 2017For:Crime-story fans who want hands-on investigations in virtual realitySkip if:Players seeking open-ended investigations may find the seven-case structure limited in scope
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Linelight

My Dog ZorroWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Puzzle-game fans who want line-based movement instead of combatSkip if:Players looking for combat, shooting, or jumping mechanics
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Killing Floor: Incursion

Tripwire InteractiveWin · 2017For:VR players who want a voiced, story-led shooting campaignSkip if:Players seeking a broad, long-form campaign beyond its five story stages and endless mode
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The Disney Afternoon Collection

CapcomWin · 2017For:Disney fans who want a set of six classic action gamesSkip if:Players seeking one continuous adventure rather than six separate classic games
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Outcast - Second Contact

NaconWin · 2017For:Open-world adventure players who want quests available at their own paceSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear story with a fixed route through each area
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Aaero

Wired ProductionsWin · 2017For:Music-game players who want movement and combat tied to a soundtrackSkip if:Players looking for a broad range of activities beyond music-led movement and combat