ActionBest Action Games of 2018, page 22
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ActionDeath Space
Ghost_RUS GamesFor:Horror fans who want a space-station escape scenarioSkip if:Players seeking complex combat or character-development systems
ActionRGB RUN
Pickle DrugsFor:Runner fans who want memory tests alongside reaction-based movementSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may find the fast-moving wall and reaction demands too intense
ActionDraw The Way
OverjoyedGameDevsFor:Platform-game players who want to create traversal and defensive tools during playSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may find the fast-paced, hardcore challenge demanding.
ActionNova Flow
Wrecked Angle StudiosFor:Speedrunning fans who want to compete for faster platforming timesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led experience rather than repeated timed runs
ActionThe Piano
Mistaken VisionsFor:Survival-horror fans who want an investigation built around clues and puzzles rather than a purely action-focused story.Skip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action game may find the emphasis on investigation and puzzle solving less suited to that pace.
ActionMission Of Hero
UnknownFor:Action players who want a soldier-centered survival missionSkip if:Players seeking broad exploration or systems beyond the mission's cargo-ship survival scenario
ActionDouble Switch - 25th Anniversary Edition
Screaming VillainsFor:Mystery fans who want to investigate suspicious characters through room surveillanceSkip if:Players seeking frequent direct action may find the room-monitoring and trap-setting structure slow-paced
ActionCastle of Venia
Conglomerate 5For:Players who enjoy classic-style platform games with sword combatSkip if:Players seeking a broad range of playable characters or party-based gameplay
ActionMagical Monster Land
Ravengrounds LIMITEDFor:Fans of retro platformers who want a momentum-focused adventureSkip if:Players seeking gameplay beyond platforming, treasure collection, and boss fights
ActionAlter Army
Vague PixelsFor:Action-platformer fans who want combat encounters triggered by explorationSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed, low-intensity pace may find the fast combat demanding.
ActionCode51:Mecha Arena
SmellyRiverFor:VR players who prefer seated cockpit combat over standing movementSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeated arena fights against rival pilots
ActionLight Tracer (VR & NON-VR)
Oasis GamesFor:VR players who want demanding puzzle-adventure gameplaySkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or low-difficulty adventure may find the later chapters too demanding.
ActionLegends of the Universe - Cosmic Bounty
LunarCore GamesFor:Metroidvania fans who want exploration tied to ability upgradesSkip if:Players seeking a linear platformer may bounce off the need to revisit areas after gaining new abilities
ActionInternal Light VR
Hot Dogs StudioFor:Solo VR players interested in environmental puzzles and movement challengesSkip if:Players seeking a broad adventure with extensive character development or role-playing systems
ActionLots of Balls
Paddle TeamFor:Arcade players who want paddle-based block and ship destructionSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign or character-focused progression
ActionChaos Control
ZigguratFor:Players drawn to science-fiction action who want a mission-based campaign.Skip if:Players seeking an open-ended campaign may find the four-mission structure limited.
ActionOrb Labs, Inc.
Next Friday InteractiveFor:VR players interested in stealth and puzzle-solving in addition to actionSkip if:Players seeking combat as the main focus may find stealth and avoiding threats central to the gameplay.
ActionSchool Idol
Fury Games ProductionFor:Action-RPG players who want school-based exploration and combatSkip if:Players seeking a low-difficulty combat system may not fit the Dark Souls-style approach
ActionMeatPossible: Chapter 1.5
Common Visual EntertainmentFor:Arcade players who want endless side-scrolling flight actionSkip if:Players seeking a finite campaign with a clearly stated ending may find the endless structure repetitive
ActionGoatPunks
Studio CanvasFor:Local multiplayer groups with controllers who want king-of-the-hill matchesSkip if:Players seeking a campaign, narrative progression, or multiple core game modes
ActionHanger World
A Small Game ABFor:Action players who enjoy physics-based swinging and hazardous obstacle coursesSkip if:Players seeking a calm or low-risk experience may find the limb-cutting hazards and lethal obstacles too punishing
ActionZone of Lacryma
oophokFor:Arcade shooter fans who want combo-based score chasingSkip if:Players looking for open-ended exploration rather than 11 structured shooter levels
ActionA Dream For Aaron
Vidas SalavejusFor:First-person shooter fans who want changing maps and encounters between playsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly authored shooter campaign with the same stages and encounters on every runNothing matches. Loosen a filter.