Genre · 2022

Best Action Games of 2022

989 games

Action games released on Steam in 2022, most popular first.

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Best Action Games of 2022, page 14

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Sophstar

Banana BytesWin · 2022For:Arcade shooter fans who want vertical scrolling combat rather than exploration-focused actionSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience; the game centers on fast arcade combat.
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Dragon Drop

Cloudy Games LLCWin · Mac · Linux · 2022For:Small groups seeking short competitive party matchesSkip if:Players looking for a story-driven campaign or extensive character progression
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Moth Lake: A Horror Story

Sui ArtsWin · 2022For:Players who prefer story-heavy horror adventures over survival gamesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused or survival-horror gameplay rather than a text-heavy story adventure
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Zorro The Chronicles

NaconWin · 2022For:Fans of Zorro or the animated series who want a playable story set in that worldSkip if:Players seeking a deep role-playing system may find the progression focused on unlocking combat moves
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STHELL

HyperstrangeWin · 2022For:Arena-shooter players who enjoy repeated runs with upgrades between attemptsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeated arena combat runs
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Self-Delusion

RollingBreadGamesWin · 2022For:Horror players who want a first-person survival game built around Slavic folkloreSkip if:Players who prefer relaxed pacing instead of jump scares and races against the clock
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BroodStar

David SchmidthofferWin · Mac · Linux · 2022For:Arcade shoot-'em-up players who want runs shaped by random enemies and eventsSkip if:Players who prefer a continuous campaign without restarting after a failed run
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Deathsmiles I・II

CITY CONNECTIONWin · 2022For:Shoot 'em up fans who want multiple arcade-style titles in one collectionSkip if:Players seeking exploration, role-playing progression, or a story-led adventure rather than repeated side-scrolling shooting stages
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Warrior Paint - 2005 GOTY Edition

W0nnaFightWin · 2022For:WWII shooter fans who want a story-led linear campaignSkip if:Players who want branching missions or freedom to choose their route may hit the linear campaign structure as a wall.
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Toziuha Night: Dracula's Revenge

Danny GarayWin · Linux · 2022For:Classic-Vania fans who want a retro-style action adventureSkip if:Players seeking a story focused on a selfless hero protecting others may find Xandria’s revenge-driven motivation a poor match.
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Akai Katana Shin

CITY CONNECTIONWin · 2022For:Arcade shoot-'em-up fans who prefer horizontal scrolling combat to other action genresSkip if:Players seeking slow-paced action may find the focus on shooting through enemy ranks too demanding
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Depths of Sanity

Bomb Shelter GamesWin · 2022For:Metroidvania players who want an entirely underwater settingSkip if:Players seeking conventional platforming based on jumps and wall-running may find the movement structure unfamiliar.
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TombStar

No More RobotsWin · 2022For:Bullet-hell fans who want repeated runs with changing encountersSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, predictable campaign rather than runs that change between attempts
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Resist

The Binary MillWin · 2022For:VR players who want a story-led action campaignSkip if:Players looking for a tightly linear campaign may find the open city and its side quests pull them away from the main story.
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Zombie Shooting Star: ARCADE

Twins HaloWin · 2022For:Action-game players who want shooting mixed with platforming and vehicle stagesSkip if:Players seeking a single, consistent combat format may find the shifts between shooting, platforming, and vehicle action a poor match.
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Overhaul

Bread PandaWin · 2022For:Action-puzzle players who want fast decisions alongside logic challengesSkip if:Players who need a relaxed puzzle pace may hit a wall when dodging and solving must happen quickly
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Cobra Kai 2: Dojos Rising

GameMill EntertainmentWin · 2022For:Cobra Kai fans who want familiar characters and moments from the showSkip if:Players seeking gameplay focused on exploration or puzzles rather than dojo battles
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Void Prison

Untold TalesWin · 2022For:Arcade shooter fans who want endless survival runsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led game with structured progression
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SHMUP Creator

bulo studioWin · 2022For:Shoot-'em-up fans who want to build their own gamesSkip if:Creators seeking tools centered on genres other than shoot-'em-ups may find the feature set narrowly focused.
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DarKnot

DarKnot TeamWin · 2022For:Action-adventure players who want monster combat alongside puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a clearly described progression structure or broader gameplay systems
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Kamikaze Veggies

Red Limb StudioWin · 2022For:Players who want a single-player adventure with absurd wartime humorSkip if:Players who want forgiving missions, since a wrong move can result in death
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东方远空界 ~ Ultimate Vitality of Imagination

神心飘游堂Win · 2022For:Touhou fans who want a fan-made shoot-'em-upSkip if:Players who dislike reading and avoiding dense bullet patterns may hit a wall during stage play.
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Dead Man´s Diary

TML-StudiosWin · 2022For:Solo players who want survival mechanics alongside a storySkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action loop may find resource gathering, sleeping, and exploration slow the pace.
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Rule No. 2

Walk Without Rhythm GamesWin · 2022For:Fans of first-person arena shooters who want short, action-focused battlesSkip if:Players seeking a story-heavy campaign or extensive narrative progression may find the arena structure limited.