Genre · 2021

Best Action Games of 2021

972 games

Action games released on Steam in 2021, most popular first.

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Best Action Games of 2021, page 12

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REKKR: Sunken Land

Mockingbird SoftworksWin · 2021For:Retro FPS fans who want a revenge-focused fantasy campaignSkip if:Players seeking modern visual presentation rather than a deliberately retro FPS style
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未来战士

BIFROST CLOUD PTE. LTD.Win · 2021For:Casual action players who want short-form 2D shooting and jumpingSkip if:Players seeking deep tactical systems may bounce off the light, straightforward action structure.
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Utopos

Utopos GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Friends seeking online competitive space-shooter matchesSkip if:Players looking for a story-driven campaign rather than repeated combat matches
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Biolum

AstreaWin · 2021For:VR users who prefer a short, story-led experience over extended gameplaySkip if:Players looking for a long campaign or substantial playtime
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PSYCRON

MothwareWin · 2021For:Metroidvania fans who want exploration governed by newly acquired abilitiesSkip if:Players seeking a linear route may find the ability-locked areas and required exploration restrictive
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Dadish 2

Thomas K. YoungWin · 2021For:Platformer fans who want a 50-level adventureSkip if:Players looking for a short platforming game rather than 50 levels
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Below The Ocean

Retro Casual LLCWin · 2021For:Platformer fans who want movement based on swinging, bouncing, and launchingSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy action, since the described gameplay centers on traversal, puzzles, and treasure hunting
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Hellblusser

Sokpop CollectiveWin · Mac · 2021For:First-person action players who want sword combat combined with fire magicSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience may find its fast-paced combat a poor match
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Dogworld

Lateralis Heavy IndustriesWin · 2021For:Action-platformer players who want combat and traversal challenges in the same gameSkip if:Players who want relaxed traversal may hit a wall at the difficult platforming and combat challenges.
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The Touryst

Shin'en MultimediaWin · 2021For:Players who want island exploration mixed with varied vacation activitiesSkip if:Players looking for a narrowly focused activity instead of a mix of exploration and vacation pastimes
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ETERNAL BLOOD

Bloody Pixel GamesWin · 2021For:FPS players who want arena fights against groups of demonsSkip if:Players looking for a story-led campaign, since the described focus is arena combat
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Clea 2

InvertMouseWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Survival horror players who prefer skill-based encounters over jump scaresSkip if:Players seeking jump-scare-driven horror rather than tension built around movement and sound
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BloodRayne Betrayal: Fresh Bites

ZigguratWin · 2021For:Fans of hack-and-slash games who want platforming alongside melee combatSkip if:Players looking for broad role-playing systems or extensive character customization
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Trash Quest

Francis VaceWin · 2021For:Metroidvania fans who want a compact space-station settingSkip if:Players who need frequent checkpoints may hit a wall when every death returns them to the same central spawn point
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Treasures of the Aegean

UndercodersWin · 2021For:Adventure players who want exploration tied to riddles and historical mysteriesSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay may find the focus on movement, puzzles, and discovery too restrained
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Gods Will Fall

Deep SilverWin · 2021For:Action-game players interested in leading a small group of warriors against supernatural enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a low-stakes experience, since failed attempts can leave warriors dead.
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Alien Dawn

VoyagerVRWin · 2021For:PCVR players who want physical weapon and equipment interactionsSkip if:Players seeking a finished campaign with multiple missions
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Whisper Trip

Walnut LLCWin · 2021For:Players seeking fast side-scrolling action with cyberpunk elementsSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced game rather than fast-paced action
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ADVERSE

LonemindedWin · 2021For:Arcade shooter fans who want platforming alongside bow-based combatSkip if:Players seeking a deep narrative or role-playing progression system may find the arcade structure limited
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Super Glitter Rush

tiny cactus studioWin · 2021For:Bullet-hell fans who want boss encounters built around returning enemy fireSkip if:Players seeking low-pressure combat may bounce off the boss fights, which feature many incoming bullets.
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PAW Patrol The Movie: Adventure City Calls

Outright Games Ltd.Win · 2021For:PAW Patrol fans who want a playable adaptation of the movie's Adventure City settingSkip if:Players seeking deep platforming mechanics or demanding action challenges
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Implements of Hell

PsychoRavensWin · 2021For:Psychological-horror players who prefer a short, slow-paced experienceSkip if:Players looking for a long campaign or extended progression may find the 90-minute average completion time brief.
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Agent Intercept

PikPokWin · 2021For:Arcade driving fans who want vehicle combat and stunt-focused missionsSkip if:Players looking for a realistic driving simulator rather than exaggerated stunts, transformations, and explosions
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Sigma Impact

John BishopWin · 2021For:Action players who want physics-driven combat rather than conventional attacksSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the overall game length short