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 6

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Shuyan Saga™

Lofty Sky Entertainment Inc.Win · Mac · 2017For:Graphic-novel readers who want action scenes integrated into a fantasy storySkip if:Players seeking a combat-only experience may hit a wall when the game shifts into illustrated story panels and dialogue.
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Armed with Wings: Rearmed

Sun-StudiosWin · 2017For:Action-platformer fans who want combat combined with environmental puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a broad open world rather than a sequence of 40 handcrafted levels
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One Dog Story

Big WayWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Fans of pixel platform games who want story choices and multiple endingsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed adventure may not want the hostile world and boss battles
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Raiden V: Director's Cut | 雷電 V Director's Cut | 雷電V:導演剪輯版

UFO Interactive GamesWin · 2017For:Bullet-hell fans who want a performance-based story campaignSkip if:Players who want a relaxed shooter may hit a wall when pursuing mastery of its demanding combat
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Serious Sam's Bogus Detour

Devolver DigitalWin · Linux · 2017For:Serious Sam fans who want a campaign with online cooperative playSkip if:Players looking for a campaign-only game without separate Survival and Versus modes
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DESYNC

Adult Swim GamesWin · 2017For:Solo FPS players who want score-based level challengesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than combat, scoring, and level challenges
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One Piece: Unlimited World Red - Deluxe Edition

BANDAI NAMCO EntertainmentWin · 2017For:One Piece fans who want to play as the Straw Hat crew rather than other charactersSkip if:Players wanting detailed information about combat mechanics may find the feature description too sparse to set expectations.
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Death's Hangover

paulstephendavisWin · 2017For:Players who enjoy ball-and-bat arcade games with horror themes and irreverent comedy.Skip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led experience may find the ball-and-bat arcade format too action-focused.
Action

Battle Bruise

Zanardi and LizaWin · 2017For:Action players who want to fight large groups of enemies on terrain that changes during combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative action experience may find the focus on enemy swarms too intense.
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Tale of Fallen Dragons

BigTapir GamesWin · 2017For:Roguelike fans who want dungeon runs with changing maps and item combinationsSkip if:Players seeking a carefully fixed map and battle sequence may find the randomized layouts a poor match.
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Macbat 64

SiactroWin · 2017For:Players who enjoy 3D platformers with a late-90s-inspired presentationSkip if:Players seeking a platformer built around one consistent gameplay style
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Umineko: Golden Fantasia

MangaGamerWin · 2017For:Umineko fans who want a fighting game based on the seriesSkip if:Players who want exploration, platforming, or a campaign focused on activities outside versus fighting
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Battle Dome

UnknownWin · 2017For:VR players who want team-based competitive shootingSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or narrative-driven progression may find the match-based structure limited.
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Rogue Trooper Redux

RebellionWin · 2017For:Action players who want a story-led third-person campaignSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended campaign rather than 13 structured missions
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Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

Yacht Club GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Platform-action fans who want a scythe-wielding protagonist with wall movementSkip if:Players seeking role-playing systems beyond curios and special attacks may find the gameplay scope narrow
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OVIVO

IzHardWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Platformer fans who want gravity-based movement puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused platforming rather than environmental navigation and hazards
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Cavern Escape Extremely Hard game!!!

SA IndustryWin · 2017For:Puzzle players who prefer mouse-controlled challengesSkip if:Players who prefer a uniform difficulty curve rather than progressively harder levels
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Red Wake Carnage

ANPA.USWin · Mac · Linux · 2017For:Players who want a direct first-person shooter centered on animal enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a deep narrative with character development may find the extinction premise too focused on immediate combat
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Ben 10

Outright Games Ltd.Win · 2017For:Ben 10 fans who want to play as Ben and use his alien transformationsSkip if:Players looking for a deep role-playing system or extensive character development
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Pixel Gladiator

Flying Islands TeamWin · 2017For:Action-game players who want repeated combat against hostile creaturesSkip if:Players seeking activities beyond creature combat, survival, and equipment upgrades
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Wild Guns Reloaded

Natsume Inc.Win · 2017For:Arcade shooter fans who want fast-paced actionSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience rather than fast arcade action
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Yandere School

Tea & Cake GamesWin · 2017For:Players who enjoy anime-inspired stealth games set in schoolsSkip if:Players seeking fast action may find the deliberately slow pace unsuitable
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Battlezone Gold Edition

RebellionWin · 2017For:Players who want first-person tank combat with optional VR supportSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, hand-authored campaign may find the procedurally generated structure repetitive
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GravNewton

JOZGamesWin · 2017For:Platforming fans who want gravity-based movement challengesSkip if:Players seeking platforming built around climbing or shooting rather than gravity control