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 29

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Toadomination

HugePixelWin · 2021For:Players who want fast twin-stick shooting with bullet-hell movementSkip if:Players seeking slow exploration, puzzle solving, or a meditative pace
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Typomancer in the Feather's Way

Sensen GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Typing-game players who want platforming movement and spell-based combatSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the stated structure of 6 levels and a final boss limited in scope.
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Tranquil Cove

Roger KafferWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy investigating family mysteries in unsettling settingsSkip if:Players seeking a large range of maps or modes, since the current version has one of each
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Kid Hallow

Hamumu Games, Inc.Win · Linux · 2021For:Platformer fans who want costume-based changes to how they tackle challengesSkip if:Players who prefer forgiving platforming may find the precision-focused stages demanding
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Base Dune

RoBotWin · 2021For:First-person shooter fans who want a secret-laboratory settingSkip if:Players who want open environments may find the corridor-maze laboratory layout restrictive
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不充钱还想过关的坦克大战?

KumiLGamesWin · 2021For:Action-game players who want a short tank shooter built around upgrade choicesSkip if:Players who want progression without grinding or payment pressure may hit a wall when trying to clear every level
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Push Your Family

Meteor MugWin · 2021For:Groups wanting a multiplayer party game instead of a solo-focused experienceSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign, since the current modes center on standalone matches and challenges
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ASSAULT SHELL

Team OverloadedWin · 2021For:Shoot-'em-up fans who want selectable fighters with distinct combat rolesSkip if:Players seeking a broad exploration structure rather than a five-stage shooting campaign
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Quick Square

DnovelWin · 2021For:Puzzle-platformer players who enjoy careful movement through hazardous stagesSkip if:Players who want forgiving stages may hit a wall at the game's stated difficult levels.
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Destructo

KAIRA DeepwareWin · 2021For:Action players who want open-ended building and vehicle destructionSkip if:Players seeking a narrative campaign may find the mode-based structure limited
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Francisca 2

Biscuit PlayWin · 2021For:Horror players who want a seven-level survival scenarioSkip if:Players seeking a campaign longer than the stated seven-level structure
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CHACAL

Pernich MediaWin · 2021For:Runner-game fans who prefer compact stage-based action over open-world explorationSkip if:Players looking for exploration, character progression, or a large branching campaign
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Commandos Pro Simulator

CommandosProWin · 2021For:Shooter fans who want both solo play and multiplayer matchesSkip if:Players seeking a slow, contemplative pace rather than rapid firefights
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Techno Tanks

EpiXR Games UGWin · 2021For:Arcade fans who want fast-paced tank combatSkip if:Players seeking a story-focused tank game rather than level-based combat
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Dangerous Lands

Laush StudioWin · 2021For:Arena-shooter fans who want wave-based monster combatSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure rather than repeated arena attacks
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Zombie Freaks

Fortcullis GamesWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy retro-style first-person shooting in compact level-based games.Skip if:Players who want varied progression systems may find the repeated loop of shooting enemies and locating a key limiting.
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The Death Into Trouble

Hanoi StudiosWin · Mac · Linux · 2021For:Players who enjoy exploring 2D worlds and searching for collectiblesSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused action game, since the described play centers on exploration, soul recovery, and stealth.
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Run and Jump Little Vico

DnovelWin · 2021For:Players who want platforming based on gravity changesSkip if:Players seeking combat, shooting, crafting, or survival systems may find the movement-focused structure too narrow.
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Miko Adventures Puffball

Coriander GamesWin · 2021For:Platforming fans who want puzzle-solving between traversal sectionsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly focused platformer without puzzles, collectibles, or exploration
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Vulkan: Lost Planet

Old School VibesWin · 2021For:Fans of top-down shooters who want weapon-based combatSkip if:Players who prefer relaxed combat over the stated hardcore action
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Heartless Dark

iamRoarkeWin · 2021For:Players who want short roguelike runs that can take around 20 minutesSkip if:Players seeking extensive meta-progression, skill trees, or thousands of item combinations
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Armored

INFINITE BRIDGEWin · 2021For:Tank-combat fans who want mission-based vehicle battlesSkip if:Players seeking a broad set of playable character types rather than tank-centered operations
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Chaos Brigade

Matt StormWin · Mac · 2021For:Solo arcade-shooter players who want ship rescue objectives alongside enemy combatSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving shooter, since character deaths are permanent for the current game
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No Tyrant

ShadowDevourWin · 2021For:FPS players who want mission-based combat rather than a single repeated objectiveSkip if:Players seeking a tightly focused shooter may find the mission structure broad, with objectives ranging from combat to escorting and heists