ActionBest Action Games of 2021, page 27
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ActionShots fired in the Dark Forest
Conglomerate 5For:Action players who want firefights against hostile plantsSkip if:Players who want combat without movement demands may hit a wall when firing positions, crouching, jumping, and projectile blocking become part of firefights.
ActionThe Bounty Huntress
IC GamesFor:Metroidvania fans who want pixel-art castle explorationSkip if:Players seeking a broad or deeply detailed Metroidvania structure may find the adventure limited to 7 areas.
ActionEarth Marines
HugePixelFor:Zombie-shooter fans who want a top-down action game.Skip if:Players seeking activities beyond zombie combat, weapon searches, and task completion may find the gameplay narrow.
ActionRecall
Recall StudiosFor:Action players who want close-range combat built around boxing techniquesSkip if:Players seeking a primarily ranged shooter may find the emphasis on fists restrictive
ActionEscape from the Office
Cow GamesFor:Platform-game fans who want to navigate traps while collecting keysSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving challenge may find progression very difficult
ActionAlien Destroyer
RandomSpinFor:Action players who want a focused alien-shooting scenarioSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign with exploration, quests, or several areas
ActionGnomancer
ProjectorGamesFor:Twin-stick shooter fans who want real-time control of an allied armySkip if:Players seeking a shooter without army-management responsibilities
ActionAntisnake
UnreaFor:Snake-game fans who want a shrinking rather than growing premiseSkip if:Players looking for the usual snake gameplay centered on growth
ActionAlice and You in the planet of numbers
MindwareFor:Players who enjoy planning routes around numbered movement rulesSkip if:Players seeking combat systems or extensive character development
ActionThings That Bounce and Explode
LNDFRRFor:Brick-breaker fans who want randomized combat runsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with a fixed sequence of levels
ActionHANI
StarmythFor:Roguelike players who want a different dungeon layout in each gameSkip if:Players who want the same dungeon layout and route in every session
ActionOutwars
ZigguratFor:Action players who want battles against alien insect forces.Skip if:Players seeking a low-pressure combat pace may hit a wall when enemies swarm, flank, and ambush from multiple directions.
ActionGravKitten
JOZGamesFor:Action players who enjoy gravity-based obstacle challengesSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused adventure rather than obstacle navigation
ActionA Pretty Odd Bunny
2Awesome StudioFor:Stealth-platformer fans who want route planning around watching enemiesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused progression rather than avoiding detection
ActionRotatex 2
Conglomerate 5For:Puzzle-platform fans who want level rotation as the main mechanicSkip if:Players seeking a story-heavy adventure, since the concrete focus is on rotating levels and solving puzzles
ActionPeaceful Gunner
KomBits Game StudioFor:Casual players seeking a short shooter-defense gameSkip if:Players seeking a long game may reach the stated 2-hour average sober playtime quickly
ActionBattle Cat vs Treacherous Mice
Conglomerate 5For:Action-platformer fans who want shooting combined with jumping and wall movementSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven adventure with extensive narrative development
ActionOperation Body Count
ZigguratFor:First-person shooter fans who want a level-based campaign set in a skyscraperSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience may find the combat-focused climb a poor match.
ActionCursed Island
CrystallPunkFor:Action-adventure players who enjoy alternating between platforming and top-view shootingSkip if:Players who want a relaxed pace may hit a wall when each passing minute makes the island more dangerous.
ActionKiller Ricky
Koya GameFor:Action-shooter players who want to aim and fire with both arms independentlySkip if:Players seeking a slower-paced experience, since the firefights emphasize quick movement and rapid enemy takedowns
ActionPotato Party: Hash It Out
Fanaticus XRFor:Groups of friends who want a party game with one VR artist and mobile guessersSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or a single-player drawing experience
ActionBinky's Trash Service
ondydevFor:Platformer fans who want short stages with time-based completion targetsSkip if:Players seeking broad exploration may find the stage-based mini-Metroidvania structure too contained
ActionDosoland: Snake Man's Adventure
DosoSoftFor:Platformer fans who want a short adventure rather than a long campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long, highly complex platforming campaign may find the short structure limitingNothing matches. Loosen a filter.