ActionBest Action Games of 2021, page 22
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ActionShot in the Dark
Possum House GamesFor:Western-horror fans who want a revenge story with occult enemiesSkip if:Players seeking forgiving combat may find concealed enemies and precise shooting demanding
ActionTinyShot
HeadupFor:Arcade shooter fans who want short combat-focused encountersSkip if:Players seeking a broad role-playing system or a story-led adventure may find the wave structure narrow.
ActionGel-Tank
テクノドットFor:Players who want 2D shooting stages with jumping and wall climbingSkip if:Players seeking a large-scale adventure rather than stage-based action with straightforward movement and shooting
ActionCorridor 7: Alien Invasion
ZigguratFor:Retro shooter fans who want a fixed 46-level science-fiction campaign rather than a modern progression systemSkip if:Players seeking modern shooter systems, extensive progression, or contemporary presentation may find the 1990s structure limited
ActionSnow Survival
3m0 studioFor:Action-adventure players who want survival exploration in a frozen settingSkip if:Players seeking a purely peaceful survival experience may bounce off encounters with soldiers and locals.
ActionLost Caves
Adam D. SmithFor:Players who enjoy treasure hunting more than story-led explorationSkip if:Players seeking a large number of distinct areas may find four levels restrictive
ActionRobot Robert
My Way GamesFor:Action-platformer fans who want side-scrolling shooting and alien enemiesSkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems, character builds, or extensive exploration may find the described scope limited
ActionArnold
Conglomerate 5For:Action-game players who want spaceship combat against alien enemiesSkip if:Players who want more than repeated shooting, dodging, and clearing opponents may find the combat loop narrow.
ActionSurvive The Dark
bHaptics Inc.For:Survival-game fans who want zombie threats combined with resource gatheringSkip if:Players who do not want to manage food, shelter, tools, and weapons while trying to survive
ActionBear Adventures
Ibis gamesFor:Players seeking a light-hearted 3D platformer with timed stagesSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression or role-playing systems
ActionThe Federal Rescue
SA IndustryFor:Action players who want a rescue story with armed confrontationsSkip if:Players seeking a non-combat experience, since the game centers on eliminating threats and confronting enemies
ActionCurved Space
Maximum GamesFor:Arcade shooter fans who want curved arenas and wall-running movementSkip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led pace may find the constant shooting and enemy pressure too intense
ActionOne Shell Straight to Hell
Shotgun with GlittersFor:Action players who want twin-stick shooting mixed with roguelite dungeon runsSkip if:Players seeking fixed dungeon layouts rather than changing runs
ActionSanae Toumaden X
Touhou neko miniFor:Touhou fans who want a platform action game centered on SanaeSkip if:Players who want a continuous open-world structure may hit a wall at the stage-by-stage format.
Action41 Hours
ValkyrieInitiativeFor:Shooter fans who want a story-led campaignSkip if:Players who prefer short sessions rather than a campaign of about 20 hours
ActionKungfu Cowboy
Soy Boy GamesFor:Action-platformer fans who want randomized runs and build choicesSkip if:Players who want a fixed campaign rather than repeated randomized runs
ActionRun Ralph Run
My Way GamesFor:Players who want a shooting game centered on one dinosaur protagonist rather than a roster of playable charactersSkip if:Players seeking a broad weapon or character-selection system may hit a wall with the focus on Ralph and his gun.
ActionLost in Blindness
Unseen InteractiveFor:Adventure players who want sound-led exploration instead of visual navigationSkip if:Players who need visual environmental feedback may hit a wall when navigation depends on listening to surrounding sounds.
ActionSuper Sunny Island
lightUPFor:Retro platformer fans who want short, challenging levelsSkip if:Players seeking long levels rather than short challenges
ActionAt the behest of the Pike: Time To Run
My Way GamesFor:Action-platformer fans who want automatic movementSkip if:Players who want full control over stopping and positioning may hit a wall when the stove moves automatically.
ActionSqueakers II
Ordinary Pine StudioFor:Groups of up to four players who want to cooperate on a shared construction taskSkip if:Players seeking a detailed climbing system with tools, stamina management, or route exploration
ActionA Dog Named Mato
Conglomerate 5For:Puzzle players who want level rotation to define movementSkip if:Players seeking combat, shooting, or character progression may find the puzzle-focused structure limited
ActionLost in Space
Louie IncFor:Solo players who want a short space adventureSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign with extensive progressionNothing matches. Loosen a filter.