ActionBest Action Games of 2021, page 10
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ActionChessplosion
C.T. MatthewsFor:Arcade puzzle players who want chess-inspired bomb mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a single focused campaign rather than multiple arcade, puzzle, survival, and battle modes
ActionClid The Snail
PLAIONFor:Players seeking a story-led shooter with an eccentric outcast protagonistSkip if:Players looking for fast-paced shooting rather than combat that emphasizes positioning and studying enemies
ActionFossilfuel
DangerousBob Studio LLCFor:Survival-horror players who want combat alongside clue-finding and puzzlesSkip if:Players who want a low-pressure experience; the game is described as difficult and includes jump scares.
ActionEscape from Naraka
HeadupFor:Platformer fans who want first-person movement and timed hazard avoidanceSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy action rather than movement-focused platforming
ActionTEOCIDA
Vikintor InteractiveFor:Players interested in riddles and logic challenges with platforming sectionsSkip if:Players expecting a metroidvania structure may stop at the game's explicitly stated format.
ActionCentipede: Recharged
AtariFor:Arcade fans who want score-based replay sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or character progression
ActionMidnight: Submersion - Nightmare Horror Story
Midnight GamesFor:Horror adventure players who want investigation and puzzles alongside survivalSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game with extensive weapon systems or large battles
ActionCyberfrags '69
D.A.S. GamesFor:FPS players who want movement abilities tied directly to combatSkip if:Players who want slow, methodical firefights may hit a wall with the constant movement the game calls for
Action10 Seconds to Win!
VergiuFor:Platform-game fans who want strict time limitsSkip if:Players seeking relaxed platforming may find the 10-second stage structure restrictive
ActionBeard Blade
Glovebox Games LLCFor:Platformer fans who want collectible-filled stages and upgrade purchasesSkip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led adventure rather than repeated platforming and enemy encounters
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UnknownFor:Players who enjoy fast decisions across multiple simultaneous tasksSkip if:Players seeking exploration, combat, or character-building systems rather than timed conversation processing
ActionStarry Knight
Peace Blvd GamesFor:Players who want boss-focused 2D action rather than broad explorationSkip if:Players looking for extended exploration, platforming, or a large interconnected world may find the boss-rush structure narrow.
ActionHorror Legends
October GamesFor:Horror game players who want asymmetric matches with one hunter facing a group of survivorsSkip if:Players seeking a single-player story campaign may find the match-based survival setup too limited
ActionBACK OF SPACE
DOREFor:Action players who want a drone-centered story about an approaching satellite disasterSkip if:Players seeking a conventional action story centered on battles or direct combat
ActionDarius Cozmic Collection Arcade
TAITO CORP.For:Arcade shoot-'em-up fans who want several Darius-era versions in one collectionSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed experience may find the collection demanding, particularly Darius Gaiden.
ActionOkinawa Rush
Sokaikan ltdFor:Martial arts game fans who want platform combat with parries, combos, and weapon use.Skip if:Players seeking a relaxed or meditative pace may not suit the fast combat, traps, and intense boss battles.
ActionWeaving Tides
Follow the FeathersFor:Adventure players who want puzzle-solving and creature encounters within explorationSkip if:Players seeking a combat-centered game may find the exploration and puzzle structure less suitable.
ActionFrincess&Cnight
Singlecore GamesFor:Puzzle-platformer fans who want both action and problem-solvingSkip if:Players seeking an expansive platforming world rather than a single-screen structure
ActionSweet Surrender VR
Salmi GamesFor:VR shooter fans who want repeated runs with changing level layoutsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, story-led campaign may find the procedurally generated roguelike structure less suitable.
ActionNo Parachute
WherryFor:Arcade players who want short-reaction obstacle runs rather than slower explorationSkip if:Players looking for a forgiving game with multiple attempts per level may find the one-life structure restrictive
ActionBuissons
TambouilleFor:Friend groups seeking a competitive local game for 2 to 4 playersSkip if:Players looking for a stated range of game modes or a deep progression system
ActionBattle Axe
Numskull GamesFor:Arcade-action fans who want a top-down campaignSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced experience rather than repeated combat encounters
ActionMirror Layers
RevolabFor:Horror players who want puzzle solving that depends on cooperation with othersSkip if:Players seeking a solo-focused experience may find the reliance on cooperation restrictiveNothing matches. Loosen a filter.