ActionBest Action Games of 2022, page 19
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ActionNekomew's Nightmares
PikewinFor:Rhythm-game fans who want monster-dodging gameplaySkip if:Players seeking deep role-playing systems, exploration, or combat-focused progression
ActionThe Adventures of Poppe
Shiny Byte StudioFor:Adventure-platformer players who enjoy searching environments for objects to useSkip if:Players looking for a combat-free or low-threat exploration experience
ActionDownpurr
Studio NevermoreFor:Platformer fans who want spell-based combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow, contemplative pace rather than fast-paced action
ActionICEwall
Erlend KirkeboeFor:Bullet-hell fans who want power-ups that stack into different combinationsSkip if:Players who want a story-led game rather than action-focused shooting and boss fights
ActionBlade Jumper
CFK Co., Ltd.For:Action-platformer fans who want a vertical climbing challenge rather than open explorationSkip if:Players seeking broad movement options or a large combat system may find the single jump-slash action narrow.
ActionNoctem
Dreamtale StudioFor:Psychological-horror players who prefer first-person explorationSkip if:Players looking for combat-heavy or fast-paced action
ActionTakkoman -Kouzatsu World-
PLAYISMFor:Bullet-hell fans who want side-scrolling movement and direct character controlSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign, since the described structure contains 13 stages
ActionGravitar: Recharged
AtariFor:Arcade action fans who want mission-based space pilotingSkip if:Players looking for a forgiving flight system may hit a wall when changing gravity affects navigation.
ActionAtama
Team ZutsuuFor:Stealth-horror players who prefer evasion and observation over combatSkip if:Players seeking direct combat, since the protagonist cannot fight enemies
ActionBee: The Knight
Nova FlowFor:Players who enjoy precision platforming and are willing to manage momentum carefullySkip if:Players who want direct, immediate control may hit a wall when inertia carries the bee into obstacles despite careful button presses.
ActionSuper Mega Zero
Rogue Games, Inc.For:Platformer fans who want puzzle and shooting sections mixed into the level structureSkip if:Players seeking one consistent gameplay style rather than shifts between platforming, puzzles, and shooting
ActionLayer Section™ & Galactic Attack™ S-Tribute
CITY CONNECTIONFor:Arcade shooter fans who want score-focused play with online rankings rather than story progressionSkip if:Players seeking a story-heavy campaign or substantial character progression
ActionLulu's Temple
AgelvikFor:Action-adventure players who want shooting and exploration in a confined ancient settingSkip if:Players seeking a broad, peaceful exploration game may find the pyramid's combat and horror focus restrictive
ActionASTRONAUTILUS
neozoid.gamesFor:Action players who want randomized enemies and upgradesSkip if:Players seeking a fixed sequence of enemy encounters may not fit the randomly generated combat structure.
ActionCall of Senpai: Waifu Warfare 2
strelitziaOldFor:Open-world action players who want quests tied to a tournament storylineSkip if:Players seeking a focused, linear campaign may find the open world and its extra activities distracting.
ActionChico and the Magic Orchards DX
Daikon Games, LLCFor:Fans of puzzle-platform adventures who want object-based challengesSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered action instead of puzzles built around moving a walnut
ActionDead Second
Spunge Games Pty LtdFor:VR newcomers who want short arcade shooting sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign beyond the stated 8-mission structure
ActionDreamWorks Dragons: Legends of The Nine Realms
Outright Games Ltd.For:Fans of dragon adventures who want aerial exploration and combatSkip if:Players seeking complex combat systems beyond movement, claws, tail attacks, and boss fights
ActionScoop Kick!
RyemanniFor:Arcade fans who enjoy pursuing high scoresSkip if:Players looking for extensive character progression beyond unlocking characters
ActionChernobyl Trap
ZERO5GAMESFor:Players who prefer short, intense first-person shooter sessionsSkip if:Players seeking a deep role-playing system, broad exploration, or long-form progression
ActionEvening Vibes
AK StudioFor:Horror fans who want a first-person mystery set in a Chinese townSkip if:Players seeking a primarily combat-driven game may find the focus on clues, riddles, communication, traps, and escape too investigative.
ActionOne Gun Guy
GrabTheGamesFor:Action-platformer fans who prefer one large level to a sequence of stagesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign across many levels may find the single-level structure limited
ActionRed Wings: American Aces
Untold TalesFor:Arcade flight fans who want competitive battles rather than a flight simulationSkip if:Players seeking realistic flight simulation or detailed aircraft handlingNothing matches. Loosen a filter.