ActionBest Action Games of 2021, page 4
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ActionObsideo
Kyle's GarageFor:Groups seeking online co-op psychological horror for 1–4 playersSkip if:Players looking for a combat-centered game built around weapons and direct fights
ActionChristmas Massacre
Puppet ComboFor:Stealth-action players who prefer avoiding detection over open combatSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than stealth-based level objectives
ActionMighty Goose
PLAYISMFor:Arcade shooter fans who want fast side-scrolling combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced adventure rather than frequent shooting, movement, and enemy encounters
ActionVomitoreum
ScumheadFor:FPS players who want Metroidvania exploration instead of linear levelsSkip if:Players looking for a relaxed or low-pressure action game may find the challenging combat and bosses demanding
ActionOlija
Devolver DigitalFor:Players who want a story-led action adventure with platforming and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly combat-focused experience rather than a mix of fighting, traversal, puzzles, and exploration
ActionThey Always Run
AlawarFor:Action-platformer players who want combat alongside traversalSkip if:Players who want a slow-paced experience may find the stated high-intensity gameplay a mismatch.
ActionAntonball Deluxe
SummitsphereFor:Arcade players who want brick-breaking mixed with platforming rather than a pure brick-breakerSkip if:Players looking for a long-form campaign may find the stage-based arcade structure too focused on individual levels.
ActionBitardia
varlamov5264For:Players interested in imageboard-inspired settings who want a shooter adventureSkip if:Players seeking a detailed combat system or extensive progression structure
ActionBloodshore
Wales InteractiveFor:Interactive-movie fans who prefer making story decisions over controlling action in real time.Skip if:Players seeking hands-on combat mechanics may find the interactive-movie format offers a different kind of action.
ActionAlex Kidd in Miracle World DX
Silver LiningFor:Platform-game fans who want a mix of returning and newly added stagesSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced game centered on exploration rather than platforming and boss fights
ActionSniper Elite VR
RebellionFor:VR players who want a World War II shooting campaign rather than a non-VR gameSkip if:Players seeking a broad open-world structure instead of a focused campaign divided into missions
ActionNuclear Blaze
Deepnight GamesFor:Action-platformer fans who want firefighting mechanics instead of conventional combatSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed default challenge may find the standard settings demanding
ActionNo More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle
XSEED GamesFor:Action-game fans who want fast hack-and-slash combatSkip if:Players seeking slow, methodical combat rather than frantic hack-and-slash encounters
ActionR-Type Final 2
NIS America, Inc.For:Shoot-'em-up fans who want side-scrolling combat against waves of enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience may find the emphasis on shoot-'em-up combat a poor match.
ActionEARTH DEFENSE FORCE: WORLD BROTHERS
D3PUBLISHERFor:EDF fans who want familiar characters and equipment in a block-based setting.Skip if:Players seeking a slower, exploration-led pace may find the focus on combat and counterattacks too direct.
ActionObama Boss Fight
xXx_Skipper_xXxFor:Action players who want a short boss fight without character progressionSkip if:Players seeking character progression, grinding, or a build-focused campaign
ActionToodee and Topdee
dietzribiFor:Platformer fans who want puzzles built around a top-down perspective as well.Skip if:Players looking for a single, consistent perspective may find the switching between platforming and top-down puzzle rules disruptive.
Action東方剛欲異聞 ～ 水没した沈愁地獄
SUNFISH Co., Ltd.For:Touhou fans who want character-led action duelsSkip if:Players seeking a low-pressure pace may find the dense, difficult-to-avoid bullet patterns demanding.
ActionLamentum
Neon DoctrineFor:Survival-horror fans who want resource management and weapon selectionSkip if:Players seeking continuous action may find the limited inventory, scarce ammunition, puzzles, and exploration interruptions deliberate and demanding
ActionSuper Mombo Quest
Orube Game StudioFor:Platforming fans who want fast movement and precision challengesSkip if:Players seeking a slow, relaxed exploration game may find the emphasis on speed, combat, and combo timing too intense.
ActionLivestream: Escape from Hotel Izanami
qureateFor:Horror fans who want side-scrolling exploration with a mystery to uncoverSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action, since survival centers on evasion rather than fighting the mascot
ActionHaunt Chaser
Clock Wizard GamesFor:Horror fans who want cooperative investigations with up to three other playersSkip if:Players seeking a directed horror campaign rather than repeated investigations with randomized item locations
ActionMayhem Brawler
Hero ConceptFor:Beat ’em up fans who want an urban-fantasy setting with comic-book presentationSkip if:Players seeking slow exploration rather than a combat-focused beat ’em up structureNothing matches. Loosen a filter.