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 8

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Paint Chips

PhatRobitWin · Mac · 2021For:Paint-shooter fans who want several competitive match structuresSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than the game's competitive and cooperative match formats
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Inside Depth 6

TurnVexWin · 2021For:Horror fans who want a story-led mine exploration gameSkip if:Players who want to save progress and continue across multiple sessions
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Wing of Darkness

Clouded Leopard EntertainmentWin · 2021For:Players who prefer aerial shooting to ground-based combatSkip if:Players seeking a story centered on a single protagonist rather than two alternating heroines
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CALL OF LDPR

MehsoftWin · 2021For:Players interested in satirical political stories set in Russian townsSkip if:Players seeking deep tactical combat or a detailed political simulation
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Zombies Ate My Neighbors and Ghoul Patrol

DisneyWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy horror-themed action and rescuing characters from monstersSkip if:Players looking for a single continuous campaign rather than two separate games
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Of Bird and Cage

Capricia ProductionsWin · 2021For:Players who want a short, story-led experience centered on difficult choicesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign with extensive exploration or progression
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Natsuki Chronicles

Rising Star GamesWin · 2021For:Shoot ’em up fans who want a story spanning past and presentSkip if:Players seeking varied activities beyond horizontal shooting may find the gameplay narrowly focused on shoot ’em up combat.
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Drunken Fight Simulator

Volens Nolens GamesWin · 2021For:Players seeking short fighting-game sessions focused on physics-based combat rather than a broad progression systemSkip if:Players looking for detailed information about character development, stages or long-term progression
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Serious Sam: Kamikaze Attack!

Devolver DigitalWin · 2021For:Arcade runner fans who want short obstacle-focused stagesSkip if:Players seeking a deep story or varied role-playing systems may find the chase-focused structure limited
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Out of Line

Hatinh InteractiveWin · 2021For:Adventure players who want puzzles and platforming in a 2D settingSkip if:Players seeking a game built mainly around combat or weapon-based action
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RussianPunk 2007

RedTowerWin · 2021For:Fans of first-person shooters who want short, chaotic journeysSkip if:Players seeking a long-form shooter may find the stated journey too short
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Gigapocalypse

HeadupWin · 2021For:Arcade-action players who want short-control destruction rather than complex combat systemsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form narrative or a broad open-world structure may find the six-stage arcade format limited.
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Tandem: A Tale of Shadows

Hatinh InteractiveWin · Linux · 2021For:Puzzle-platformer fans who want perspective-switching mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action game rather than a puzzle-platforming adventure
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Bloodroots

Paper CultWin · 2021For:Action-game fans who want fast retries and one-hit combatSkip if:Players seeking forgiving combat may find the one-hit-kill structure demanding
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Scratch Girl

DigitalDreamWin · 2021For:Casual action players who want short spaceship stagesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may reach the end of the 10-level structure quickly
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Knight Squad 2

Chainsawesome GamesWin · 2021For:Groups of friends seeking local or online competitive matchesSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or exploration-focused structure
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Mail Mole + 'Xpress Deliveries

UndercodersWin · Linux · 2021For:Fans of 3D platformers who want puzzles and environmental obstaclesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay may find the emphasis on platforming, puzzles, races, and collecting too limited
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Firegirl: Hack 'n Splash Rescue DX

Thunderful PublishingWin · 2021For:Action-game players who want timed rescue missions rather than combat-focused stagesSkip if:Players seeking long, unhurried exploration may find the short mission timers restrictive
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Ancient Abyss

Screambox StudioWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy Zelda-like exploration but want each maze run to differSkip if:Players seeking a fixed world with the same route and discoveries in every playthrough
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ARKOS

RetroSoulsWin · 2021For:Fans of 1990s-style first-person shooters who want fantasy combatSkip if:Players seeking a broad modern shooter with extensive weapon variety may find seven weapons restrictive
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White Hell

KeleSoft avoin yhtiöWin · 2021For:Players who enjoy retro-style first-person shooters with a solo protagonist.Skip if:Players seeking a slow or meditative pace may find the shooter-focused combat a poor match.
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Death Park 2

Euphoria GamesWin · 2021For:Horror fans who want first-person combat mixed with stealth and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a deep role-playing system or extensive character progression may find the focus too centered on horror exploration and shooting.
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Godstrike

indie.ioWin · 2021For:Players who want short, high-pressure boss encounters rather than extended explorationSkip if:Players seeking a broad adventure with extensive exploration between battles
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Zool Redimensioned

Secret ModeWin · 2021For:Retro platformer fans who want hidden secrets and speed-run goalsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed experience may find the Ultimate Ninja mode's stated hardcore challenge demanding