ActionBest Action Games of 2021, page 2
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ActionGrow: Song of the Evertree
505 GamesFor:Players who enjoy creating and tending changing fantasy worldsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed adventure rather than a flexible sandbox with several activity types
ActionSYNTHETIK 2
Flow Fire GamesFor:Players who want tactical shooting with manual reloads and weapon malfunctionsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led shooter with a fixed campaign structure rather than repeated runs
ActionGeometry Arena
011 GamesFor:Arena-shooter fans who want to build characters through upgradesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign may find the arena-focused structure limited
Actionpureya
MajorariattoFor:Arcade fans who want frequent changes between short challengesSkip if:Players seeking long-form levels or sustained focus on one mechanic may bounce off the 10-second rotation.
ActionHextech Mayhem: A League of Legends Story™
Riot ForgeFor:Fans of rhythm games who want explosive runner stagesSkip if:Players seeking a slower, exploration-led adventure rather than a fast rhythm runner
ActionNINJA GAIDEN Σ [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.For:Action-game fans who want three ninja-focused games in one packageSkip if:Players seeking a slow, exploratory adventure rather than high-speed combat
ActionStubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
AspyrFor:Action players who want a zombie protagonist with unusual biological attacksSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or nonviolent experience may not suit its brain-eating combat and attacks on civilians
ActionThe Last Stand Legacy Collection
Armor Games StudiosFor:Zombie-survival fans who want three connected games in one collectionSkip if:Players seeking one continuous campaign rather than three separate legacy titles
ActionArchvale
Balor GamesFor:RPG players who want bullet-hell combat that tests precision and speedSkip if:Players who prefer combat that does not demand precise movement and quick reactions may hit a wall in the bullet-hell fights.
ActionCastlevania Advance Collection
KONAMIFor:Castlevania fans who want several action-exploration games in one collectionSkip if:Players seeking a single new adventure rather than four older Castlevania titles
ActionRebirth:Beware of Mr.Wang
DSGameFor:Players who prefer romance-focused stories over combat-driven gamesSkip if:Players seeking combat, exploration, or other action systems beyond mouse interactions
ActionNo More Heroes
XSEED GamesFor:Action-game fans who want melee combat built around an energy swordSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or low-combat experience may find the repeated fights and assassin battles too intense
ActionThe Shore
Dragonis GamesFor:Horror fans who want first-person exploration and psychological mysterySkip if:Players seeking a fast, continuously action-heavy game may lose interest during the slow-building scenes and exploration sections.
ActionA Juggler's Tale
Assemble EntertainmentFor:Adventure-game players who prefer puzzle-solving and evasion over combat-focused playSkip if:Players seeking combat as a central gameplay activity may find the focus on puzzles and evasion limiting
ActionTouhou Kouryudou ~ Unconnected Marketeers.
Mediascape Co., Ltd.For:Bullet-hell fans who want short, concentrated shooting encountersSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced shooter may find the short, concentrated battles too intense
ActionPanzer Knights
PQubeFor:Tank-combat fans who want third-person World War II engagementsSkip if:Players seeking a simple arcade tank game may hit a wall when ammunition, weak points, vital systems, smoke, air support, and formations must be managed together.
ActionAeterna Noctis
Aeternum Game Studios S.LFor:Metroidvania fans who want non-linear exploration across a large connected mapSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the escalating difficulty and precision challenges demanding
ActionKaze and the Wild Masks
SOEDESCOFor:Platformer fans who want animal-based movement abilitiesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the stated challenge demanding
ActionThe Pathless
Annapurna InteractiveFor:Action-adventure players who want open-world exploration without a mapSkip if:Players seeking permanent death, lasting damage, or severe failure penalties
ActionThe Artful Escape
Annapurna InteractiveFor:Players who prefer story-led adventures centered on music and personal identitySkip if:Players looking for combat-heavy gameplay rather than musical movement, conversations, and story progression
ActionNever Return
CyberisleFor:Action-adventure players who want repeated dungeon runs with changing maps and enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, linear adventure rather than repeated runs through changing dungeons
ActionRogue Glitch Ultra
RarebyteFor:Platformer players who prefer automated aiming over manual targetingSkip if:Players looking for a story-led experience rather than runs centered on combat and loadout choices
ActionNINJA GAIDEN Σ2 [NINJA GAIDEN: Master Collection]
KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.For:Action-game fans who want a package containing three ninja combat campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or slow-paced adventure, since combat is built around rapid battles and constant attentionNothing matches. Loosen a filter.