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 13

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LOST BUBBLES: Sweet mates

KIMIDORI SOFTWin · 2021For:Players who want short action stages built around movement and resource depletionSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or a broad adventure campaign may find the holder-reaching objective narrow.
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入替人-ReplaceR-

ラルカスWin · 2021For:Metroidvania fans who want a compact dungeon-crawling experienceSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may hit the stated roughly one-hour playtime
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Scrapland Remastered

Mercury Steam Entertainment s.l.Win · 2021For:Action-adventure players who want a murder investigation set in a robot citySkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused story may not want a campaign spanning more than 140 missions.
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Jet Kave Adventure

7LevelsWin · 2021For:Platform-adventure players who want jetpack movement alongside combatSkip if:Players who want a forgiving checkpoint system may hit a wall in Arcade Mode, where checkpoints do not replenish health.
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Nix Umbra

ilzardWin · 2021For:Horror players who want repeatable first-person survival runsSkip if:Players seeking a scripted horror campaign with fixed encounters
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DRAMA

SHARED DREAMS STUDIOSWin · 2021For:Puzzle players who want a 2D game built around traps and timed testsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may find the time limits and hostile hazards demanding
Action

TechBeat Heart

Lost Machine GamesWin · Linux · 2021For:Arcade shooter fans who want short runs focused on score chasingSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign or broad exploration may find the score-attack format narrow.
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ECHOLOCAUTION

PortalKeyWin · Mac · 2021For:Players who enjoy brief score-chasing sessions with repeatable hunting runsSkip if:Players seeking long campaigns or extended missions may bounce off sessions that last about 2 minutes
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The Company Man

ForustWin · 2021For:Players who want a short-form corporate satire framed as side-scrolling actionSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems, open exploration, or complex combat may find the structure limited to classic side-scrolling action.
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Fish Story

Five PercentsWin · Linux · 2021For:Families seeking a story-led underwater gameSkip if:Players seeking deep combat systems or extensive character development
Action

Vesper: Zero Light Edition

Cordens InteractiveWin · 2021For:Science-fiction adventure players who want environmental puzzles built around light and darknessSkip if:Players seeking extensive combat variety may find the experience centered more on puzzles, stealth, and environmental manipulation
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Get Packed: Fully Loaded

CoatsinkWin · 2021For:Couch co-op groups who want physics-based destructionSkip if:Players seeking a deep, story-heavy campaign rather than physics-based removal scenarios
Action

Ven VR Adventure

Monologic GamesWin · 2021For:VR newcomers looking for a single-player platform adventureSkip if:Players seeking a multiplayer experience rather than a solo adventure
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Zombieland VR: Headshot Fever

XR GamesWin · 2021For:VR players who enjoy light-gun shooters and want short, repeatable runsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign rather than brief courses built around repeated time trials
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Room 54

7EagleWin · 2021For:Survival-horror fans who want investigation and evasion instead of combatSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused horror may hit a wall when they discover Daniel has no weapons.
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Touhou Bunkachou ~ Shoot the Bullet.

Mediascape Co., Ltd.Win · 2021For:Bullet-hell fans who want photography to replace conventional attacksSkip if:Players seeking conventional weapon combat rather than camera-based encounters
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Geometric Sniper - Blood in Paris

YAW StudiosWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy precision shooting and want missions built around observation and timingSkip if:Players seeking open-ended shooting, broad movement, or extended combat encounters may find the fixed sniper scenarios restrictive.
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NAIR

TeridaxWin · 2021For:Platform-fighter players who want movement practice around a restricted attack setSkip if:Players seeking a broad moveset, because the combat centers on one air-only attack
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Jubilee

finalbossbluesWin · 2021For:Precision-platformer fans who want movement challenges without upgrades or power-upsSkip if:Players seeking character upgrades or power-ups to change their abilities
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OCO

SPECTRUM48Win · Mac · 2021For:Platforming fans who want short, fast puzzle stagesSkip if:Players seeking exploration across large areas may hit a wall with its tightly bounded puzzle stages.
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Touhou Double Focus

AQUASTYLEWin · 2021For:Touhou fans who want a large map to explore and completeSkip if:Players seeking a linear progression rather than broad map exploration and completion goals
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Hobo Cat Adventures

Hobo Cat GamesWin · Linux · 2021For:Fans of 3D platformers who want combat and explorationSkip if:Players seeking a deep or highly extensive combat system may find the weapon selection and six-boss scope limited
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Asteroids: Recharged

AtariWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Arcade shooter fans who want score-based replaySkip if:Players seeking story-driven progression rather than repeated score-chasing sessions
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Wall of insanity

VenomizedArtWin · 2021For:Single-player action players who want a third-person firearm campaignSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or low-pressure campaign may find the dangerous locations, traps, and enemy crowds demanding