Genre · 2022

Best Action Games of 2022

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

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Best Action Games of 2022, page 27

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The Hike

Simionescu MihneaWin · 2022For:Horror fans who prefer escape over combatSkip if:Players seeking combat, since the character is not equipped as a fighter
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Cleopatra Fortune™ S-Tribute

CITY CONNECTIONWin · 2022For:Puzzle players who want score-focused arcade roundsSkip if:Players seeking exploration, character progression, or a long-form adventure
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Terra Flame

TERARIN GAMESWin · 2022For:Shoot-'em-up players who enjoy changing weapons during combatSkip if:Players seeking a slower-paced game than a horizontal shoot-'em-up
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Lucky Pikinini - Zombie Rampage

Lucky PikininiWin · 2022For:Players who want a short, linear first-person zombie campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or an open-ended story structure
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Soulsland: Last Fight

Tero LunkkaWin · 2022For:Action RPG players who want boss-focused levelsSkip if:Players seeking a varied mission structure beyond finding gravestones and defeating a boss in each level
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Rhythm Stones

MELOVITYWin · Mac · 2022For:Rhythm-game fans who want a one-button formatSkip if:Players looking for several controls or a broader range of moment-to-moment actions
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Basement of Hellish

Paulo ViniciusWin · 2022For:Survival-horror fans who want first-person combat with scarce ammunitionSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign with many locations or extensive exploration
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C.A.R.L.

Morningstar Game StudioWin · 2022For:Retro platformer fans who want puzzle-solving and exploration alongside jumping challengesSkip if:Players seeking a continuous, freely traversable world rather than separate level-based runs
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Dandy & Randy DX

Ratalaika Games S.L.Win · 2022For:Adventure players who want local cooperative play rather than solo-only gameplaySkip if:Players seeking a serious or realistic adventure may not suit the cute art style and all-ages tone.
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Claustrophobia

Sentinel StudiosWin · 2022For:Horror fans who want underground exploration mixed with monster encountersSkip if:Players seeking a consistently quiet experience may find the monster encounters and combat interruptions too intense
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Aeternum Vale

pixhellk9Win · 2022For:Metroidvania fans who want open-world exploration and hidden routesSkip if:Players seeking a linear platforming route may not prefer the open-world structure and hidden passages
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NaGongGan Infinite

BK dddDangWin · 2022For:Solo players who want a first-person shooter rather than a multiplayer game.Skip if:Players looking for long stages may find the short-stage structure limiting.
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Dorfs: Hammers for Hire

RaveganWin · 2022For:Co-op groups who want to coordinate crafting under time pressure rather than focus on direct combatSkip if:Players who prefer a relaxed pace may find the deadline-driven order delivery demanding.
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BounceShot

Cottage Street InteractiveWin · 2022For:FPS players who enjoy solving projectile-path puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking conventional gunplay without mandatory ricochet setup
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REDSHOT

Brian LynchWin · 2022For:Metroidvania fans who want non-linear objectives and a map built around explorationSkip if:Players seeking a short, low-pressure adventure may find the fast combat, deadly encounters, and challenge-focused design demanding
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Skelton Zone Traveler Emergence

Bry Guy StudiosWin · 2022For:Players who want first-person horror built around carrying vulnerable survivorsSkip if:Players seeking a combat-only shooter without escort and delivery objectives
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Jean and Josie

My Way GamesWin · 2022For:Visual novel readers who want relationship drama with a love triangleSkip if:Players seeking action-focused gameplay may bounce off the dialogue and relationship-centered structure
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Emorrior

BerilyTeamWin · 2022For:Rogue-like fans who want a short dungeon shooterSkip if:Players seeking a long-form dungeon campaign rather than a short game
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Gasnator

Tero LunkkaWin · 2022For:Shooter fans who want a solo mission built around finding hidden objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a deeply described narrative or character development
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SpearFrog

GamesforgamesWin · 2022For:Action players who want spear-based combat against waves of enemiesSkip if:Players seeking varied activities beyond repeated enemy-wave combat
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Brave Heroes

YennaWin · 2022For:Casual action players who want short survival-focused runsSkip if:Players seeking a long-form campaign beyond four seasons and 20 minutes
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Avocado Puzzle Quest

Studio2760Win · 2022For:Match-three players who want a character-controlled grid mechanicSkip if:Players seeking story-driven progression beyond repeated match-three levels may find the structure limited.
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Family Business

Mobdog StudiosWin · 2022For:Shooter fans who want several competitive match formatsSkip if:Players seeking a completed game rather than an Early Access project
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No Captain Allowed!

9heads Game StudiosWin · 2022For:Small groups who want cooperative runs with shared decisionsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with predictable maps, quests, and bosses