ActionBest Action Games of 2018, page 29
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DOT EntertainmentFor:Action players who want a short, level-based dungeon campaignSkip if:Players looking for elaborate combat systems beyond basic hack-and-slash mechanics
ActionBloody Faerie
EJRGamesFor:Action players who want firearm combat against fantasy creaturesSkip if:Players seeking a short, tightly authored campaign with a defined conclusion
ActionOutline
UnknownFor:Puzzle players who want line-drawing challengesSkip if:Players seeking story, character progression, or combat
ActionELF
ZigguratFor:Action-adventure players who want platforming mixed with shooting and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a primarily meditative or exploration-led experience may hit a wall when combat, traps, and platforming become central.
ActionThe Mystery of Devils House
Anamik MajumdarFor:Horror fans who want 2D platforming with ghost investigationsSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended horror investigation rather than 12 defined levels
ActionSwordBounce
GogglesKittyFor:Players who enjoy linear puzzle platformers built around a distinctive movement mechanic.Skip if:Players who prefer open exploration may find the linear structure restrictive.
ActionDeep Space Rush
OraMonkeyFor:Sci-fi platformer fans who want changing stages instead of a fixed sequenceSkip if:Players seeking a defined campaign with a clear ending may not enjoy the endless structure.
ActionGoinund
cloodheeFor:Arena-shooter fans who want nonstop demon battlesSkip if:Players looking for a slower-paced game rather than nonstop combat
ActionWhip! Whip!
Alpha unitFor:Fans of arcade action who want a 100-stage campaignSkip if:Players looking for role-playing systems or character progression beyond arcade action
ActionTime Carnage
Wales InteractiveFor:Action players who want wave-based shooting with frequent weapon switchingSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure rather than repeated survival waves
ActionAstronaut: The Moon Eclipse
AppChu Indie GamesFor:Tower-defense players who want a stationary space settingSkip if:Players seeking direct character movement or exploration, since play takes place from a stationary spaceship
ActionTrinity VR
UNLTD inc.For:VR viewers who prefer short, story-led experiences over extended gamesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form game rather than a 12-minute episode
ActionImpulsow
JOZGamesFor:Action-puzzle players who want movement built around impulse rather than conventional traversalSkip if:Players seeking detailed explanations of mechanics or a clearly outlined progression system
ActionSling Ming
Good Night Brave WarriorFor:Action-puzzle players who want movement based on swinging, gravity, and timingSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game rather than a mix of traversal and puzzles
ActionReturn to Planet X
ButterflywareFor:FPS fans who want close-range combat against alien creaturesSkip if:Players seeking a combat-light experience may find the game too focused on shooting
ActionMass O' Kyzt
AlexHoratioFor:Players who enjoy 2D arena combat against alien enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with varied objectives instead of a single stated destruction goal
ActionJack B. Nimble
Noonan DesignFor:Fans of score-chasing runners who want accuracy and distance to shape leaderboard results.Skip if:Players looking for varied objectives or a developed narrative may find the endless-run structure limited.
ActionSuper Knockoff! VS
T.F.S. Entertainment, LLCFor:Groups of two to four players seeking shared character battlesSkip if:Players seeking a solo-focused experience rather than battles involving two to four players
ActionMortal Manor
Dogless Head GamesFor:Metroidvania fans who want platforming to be central to explorationSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed adventure may find the fast-reflex demands difficult
ActionSuper Gravity Ball
Upside Down BirdFor:Puzzle-platformer fans who enjoy planning around limited commandsSkip if:Players looking for combat or a wide range of activities beyond puzzle platforming
ActionBehind The Beyond
Bhomriska StudiosFor:Mystery-thriller fans who want a shooter story about hallucinations and uncertain reality.Skip if:Players seeking a freely chosen character, since the story determines who is playable.
ActionBounty Hunter: Stampede
Salsawi GamesFor:Hidden-object players who want a timed search rather than an untimed puzzleSkip if:Players seeking story-driven progression or a broad adventure structure
ActionSuper Weekend Mode
PixelteriyakiFor:Arcade players who want short-button action built around shooting and collectingSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign beyond the 9-stage arcade structureNothing matches. Loosen a filter.