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 25

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VR Immortal Fight

Saturn VRWin · 2021For:VR players who want first-person combat rather than exploration-focused gameplaySkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure may find the combat-test structure narrow in scope
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Flykt

Feral World EntertainmentWin · 2021For:Small co-op groups who want a stealth-focused horror escape gameSkip if:Players seeking direct combat as the main activity rather than silence, stealth, and evasion
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1000 Shards

olsen developerWin · 2021For:Action players who prefer short reflex-based runsSkip if:Players looking for story, character development, or exploration
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Forest Dash

Salty Squad GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Players who enjoy fast, reaction-focused platforming runsSkip if:Players seeking a platforming campaign with more than three levels
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Sniper Ships: Shoot'em Up on Rails

Sensen GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Arcade shooter fans who want a compact single-player campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign, since the game has three waves and three bosses
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Ressifice

Self-Destruction StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Players who want side-scrolling combat combined with puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a wide selection of weapons may find the combat focused on one crude wooden weapon
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King Bullseye: Headshot Training

Sensen GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Arcade-shooter players who want short target-focused sessions rather than explorationSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may hit the end after the 3-wave structure.
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Ambush

Thierry FerreiraWin · 2021For:Groups of 2-8 friends who want a local deception-and-combat party gameSkip if:Players seeking a single-player campaign, since at least 2 participants are required
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Alone on Mars

GnelfWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy 2D platformers with survival combat and tower-defense elements.Skip if:Players seeking a story-focused experience with a clearly explained plot; the premise poses questions about the expedition without detailing their answers.
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HuGe

Conglomerate 5Win · 2021For:Puzzle-platformer players who enjoy manipulating level orientationSkip if:Players seeking combat, enemies, or weapon-based action
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Lost Kittens: Maze Garden

Garibaldi GamesWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy progressively difficult maze navigationSkip if:Players seeking consistently gentle difficulty may find the later stages too demanding.
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War Of Gold

Tero LunkkaWin · 2021For:Players who favor short, level-based shooter campaigns over open-ended worldsSkip if:Players seeking extensive weapon loadouts may find the one-large-gun limit restrictive.
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Combo Babies

Nucko GamesWin · 2021For:Fighting-game players who want physics-based combatSkip if:Players seeking a large roster may find eight characters limiting.
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Scarred Stars: Traumatic Edition

Tuomo's GamesWin · Mac · 2021For:Horror players who prefer evasion over combatSkip if:Players looking for direct combat or weapon-based encounters
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Attraction

DAthoughtsWin · 2021For:Players who prefer short-form puzzle-platforming over large open-world adventuresSkip if:Players seeking a large, systems-heavy adventure may find the minimalist scope limited.
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Big NEON Tower VS Tiny Square

EO Interactive Ltd.Win · 2021For:Precision-platformer fans who want carefully arranged obstacle coursesSkip if:Players seeking a broad world to explore instead of a single tower divided into screens
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Worm Adventure 4: Into the Wormhole

Joey CookWin · 2021For:Platformer fans who want demanding 3D movementSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed climbing experience may find the repeated falls and precision movement demanding.
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Star Hunter DX

Chorus Worldwide GamesWin · 2021For:Bullet-hell fans who want high-risk scoring decisionsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed shooter may find the old-school difficulty and dense enemy fire demanding
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XPock

My Way GamesWin · 2021For:Action players who want spaceship shooting and flyingSkip if:Players seeking deep character development or a broad exploration structure
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Green world: Catharsis

Jaja CityWin · 2021For:Action players who want a revenge-focused shooting gameSkip if:Players seeking a large arsenal may find three weapon types restrictive
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Old Evil

UNICORE Games StudioWin · 2021For:Action players who want puzzles alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking combat without riddles or puzzles may hit a wall when progression requires solving them.
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Ninja Lexx

Laush StudioWin · 2021For:Beat-'em-up fans who want combo-based melee combatSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression, complex builds, or extensive role-playing systems
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Endless Furry Killer Infinity

Tegridy Made GamesWin · 2021For:Arcade shooter fans who want score-focused runsSkip if:Players looking for varied level structures beyond seven-wave stages
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Touhou 3D Dungeon

Rabbit Tail WorksWin · 2021For:Touhou fans who want a 3D action adventureSkip if:Players seeking a highly complex dungeon system may bounce off the mystery-solving structure and limited character roster.