ActionBest Action Games of 2017, page 30
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ActionMad Sector
REKWAREFor:Retro FPS fans who want a compact two-episode campaignSkip if:Players who want a low-pressure shooter may hit a wall at the game's stated hard difficulty.
ActionTupã
GamesforgamesFor:Players who want a focused archer adventureSkip if:Players seeking combat with more weapon variety than arrow shooting
Action2V Hoverbike
intertumFor:Shoot-'em-up fans who want horizontal combatSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused game with more narrative detail than combat
ActionBackSlash
Skeleton Crew StudioFor:Fighting-game players who want one-on-one matches with friends.Skip if:Players seeking a slow, steady pace may dislike matches that speed up as they continue.
ActionSpartan
Sinister Cyclops Game StudioFor:Platformer fans who want branching routes and backtrackingSkip if:Players seeking a short, linear platformer may find the 4-world, 24-level structure too involved.
ActionXenia
LoresoftFor:Metroidvania fans who want an Ancient Greek settingSkip if:Players seeking a large open world rather than a 12-level side-scrolling structure
ActionLast Toon Standing
marutigamesFor:Single-player battle royale fans who want bot opponents rather than a multiplayer matchSkip if:Players looking for varied objectives beyond eliminating opponents in a shrinking combat area
ActionThundering Skies
Flat VoxelFor:Shoot’em-up fans who want a six-stage arcade-style campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign beyond six stages
ActionTactical Operations
Bitlock StudioFor:Players who enjoy top-down action games with stealth optionsSkip if:Players seeking a detailed mission structure or clearly described progression
ActionRocket Blasters
Schmidt WorkshopsFor:Shoot-'em-up fans who want gameplay focused on shooting targets and dodging hazardsSkip if:Players seeking deep systems or a complex campaign; the description says the gameplay is not very deep
ActionPatchman vs. Red Circles
Naturally IntelligentFor:Players who enjoy stealth adventures with disguises and want to avoid being seenSkip if:Players seeking a purely linear, fixed-layout adventure may not enjoy its procedural generation.
ActionGUNGUNGUN
Mystery Egg GamesFor:Arcade shooter players who want short, score-focused combat runsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign may find the repeated arena combat too narrow.
ActionDragoDino
Plug In DigitalFor:Platformer fans who want a vertically focused adventure with combatSkip if:Players looking for a campaign structured beyond its 10-level adventure
ActionZap Zone
Mighty Mob GamesFor:Maze-shooter fans who want to navigate corridors while fighting enemies.Skip if:Players seeking a large-scale campaign may find the stated scope of 3 zones limited.
ActionZombie Killin'
SamStar Enterprises Inc.For:Local multiplayer groups of two to four players who want cooperative zombie survivalSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign rather than repeated wave survival
ActionDash Fleet
phime studio LLCFor:Action players who prefer mouse-based reflex challengesSkip if:Players looking for a story-driven campaign or varied mission structure may find the continuous obstacle course too narrow.
ActionVRog
ByteRockers' GamesFor:VR players who enjoy short arcade challenges built around catching targetsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led experience or a campaign with narrative progression
ActionSmashing The Battle VR
YJM GAMESFor:VR action players who want hack-and-slash combat against groups of enemiesSkip if:Players who want slow, low-pressure combat may hit a wall when enemies launch screen-filling attacks that require dodging.
ActionMarksmanVR
Jaemoon ChoiFor:VR players who want a stationary archery defense game rather than movement-focused explorationSkip if:Players looking for exploration or varied movement may find the stationary defense format restrictive.
ActionInflatality
Hojo StudioFor:Players seeking physics-driven fights who want to play with friends using two controllersSkip if:Players who want precise, predictable movement may hit a wall with the momentum-based physics and twin-stick controls.
ActionCutthroat Gunboat
Minor FactionFor:Groups of 2-4 friends seeking local competitive matchesSkip if:Players who prefer slow-paced matches may find the battle tempo too quick
ActionGold Rush In The Oort Cloud
WTFOMGamesFor:Action players who want asteroid mining combined with shootingSkip if:Players seeking a story-led space adventure with varied character interactions
ActionAncient Amuletor VR
TiGAMESFor:VR players who want action-focused tower defenseSkip if:Players seeking a deep strategy game built around extensive defensive planningNothing matches. Loosen a filter.