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 17

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BoltBreak

KomodoBit GamesWin · 2021For:Wave-shooter fans who want superhero abilities and rapid movement, rather than story-led superhero adventuresSkip if:Players seeking a story-led superhero adventure may find the repeated wave structure narrow
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Adventure Bit

SEEPWin · 2021For:Players seeking a short-session action adventure with a retro MSX-inspired presentationSkip if:Players looking for a large, freely explorable world may find its 90-level structure more segmented.
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GROUND-UNBOUND

FrinkyWin · 2021For:Action players who want procedurally generated runs with permanent deathSkip if:Players seeking a persistent campaign rather than repeated runs with permanent death
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Mighty Fight Federation

Komi Games Inc.Win · 2021For:Arena-fighter fans who want combo-focused combatSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure rather than repeated competitive matches
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PowerSlave (DOS Classic Edition)

Throwback EntertainmentWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Fans of classic shooters who want an ancient Egyptian settingSkip if:Players seeking a slow, contemplative exploration game rather than continuous shooter action
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Last Village

AK StudioWin · Linux · 2021For:Action players who want shotgun-based fights against alien enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a non-combat adventure, since fighting alien creatures is central to progression
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Balloon Flight

CyberwaveWin · 2021For:Arcade players who enjoy chasing high scoresSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign may find the high-score-focused structure limited
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BLUE WISH DESIRE

xxGameRoomWin · 2021For:Shmup fans who want vertically scrolling stagesSkip if:Players looking for exploration, story progression, or character-focused development rather than repeated shooting stages
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THE ORIGIN: Blind Maid l DEFINITIVE EDITION

Waraní StudiosWin · 2021For:Horror adventure players who want resource-limited shooting and evasive combatSkip if:Players seeking constant gunfights may hit a wall when ammunition scarcity requires avoiding enemies.
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Fallen Knight

PQubeWin · 2021For:Side-scrolling action fans who want sword combat and platformingSkip if:Players seeking forgiving combat, since the game punishes mistakes and Galahad’s path restarts at the first stage after failure
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Demon Strikes Back

Gamirror GamesWin · 2021For:Rogue-lite action fans who want dungeon encounters to change between runs.Skip if:Players seeking a fixed dungeon layout may find the changing run structure unsuitable.
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Radioactive Dwarfs: Evil From The Sewers

UnknownWin · 2021For:Players who want a top-down shooter with more than 20 levelsSkip if:Players looking for a slow or meditative pace rather than repeated shooting and survival challenges
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Habroxia 2

Lillymo GamesWin · 2021For:Shoot-'em-up fans who want branching stages instead of a strictly linear routeSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or exploration-led space adventure may find the shooter structure too action-focused
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Forest adventure

QuarlellleWin · 2021For:Players seeking a short-form side-scrolling action game with level completion goalsSkip if:Players seeking complex combat systems beyond throwing stones at enemies
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INDICTED

616 GAMESWin · 2021For:Horror fans who prefer first-person stories about investigating a disturbing case.Skip if:Players seeking combat-focused horror, since Arthur is described as defenseless against the forces he faces.
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Challenge Dream Cat

eTIRUeWin · 2021For:Casual players seeking a short 3D running gameSkip if:Players seeking a long game, since the approximate length is 2 to 3 hours
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Escape from hospital

xFAIRxWin · 2021For:Zombie-action players who want combat combined with room searchesSkip if:Players seeking a large, open-ended world rather than a confined hospital escape
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Days of Heroes: D-Day

Zen Apps StudioWin · 2021For:VR players who want a World War II combat campaignSkip if:Players seeking a non-combat experience may bounce off the repeated focus on shooting, vehicle destruction, and military objectives.
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Alien Death Mob

Thalamus DigitalWin · 2021For:Arcade shooter fans who want score-focused runsSkip if:Players seeking story-heavy progression may bounce off the focus on shooting hordes and building scores.
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Desert Parkour

Prince Game StudioWin · 2021For:First-person platformer players who want movement based on running, jumping, and a grappling hook.Skip if:Players who want a forgiving platformer may hit a wall when a fall from a cliff interrupts their attempt.
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Roar of Revenge

SEEPWin · 2021For:Fans of 8-bit action games who want a compact level-based campaignSkip if:Players seeking a deep role-playing system may find the relic-based progression limited
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Stickit

SymfonimWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy difficult first-person platforming with alternate routesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed climb rather than repeated recovery after falls
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《Drifting : Weight of Feathers》

Light of CreatorsWin · 2021For:Action players who want grappling-hook movement and aerial fights rather than grounded combatSkip if:Players who need a gentle introduction may hit the wall at the steep learning curve
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Neon Ships: The Type'em Up Shooter

Sensen GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Shoot'em up players who want typing to be part of combatSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the structure limited to 3 waves and bosses.