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 36

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Machine Gun Fury

ESDigital GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2022For:Arcade shooter fans who want reflex-focused run-and-gun actionSkip if:Players seeking cover-based tactics, slow planning, or moral-choice systems
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Spelldash

Gwyn GamesWin · 2022For:FPS players who enjoy chaining movement and airborne enemy kills while speedrunningSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced experience, since the game centers on fast movement and combat.
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SNOT

BRIAN DAMAGEWin · 2022For:Arcade shooter fans who want short, survival-focused runsSkip if:Players seeking exploration, story progression, or multiple environments may hit a wall at the single-arena structure.
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Cyber Bay

khukhrovrWin · 2022For:Players who enjoy rhythm-based combat against enemiesSkip if:Players looking for a fixed, predictable sequence of locations and events
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AISZplus

takayakataWin · 2022For:STG beginners looking for a shooter with a shield mechanicSkip if:Players seeking a broad range of combat mechanics beyond the stated shield modes
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Bean Story

KarubeftenWin · 2022For:Horror-action players who want a story alongside wave-based combatSkip if:Players seeking adjustable difficulty settings rather than a permanently hardest mode
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Neon Invaders

Paul ConnorWin · 2022For:Arcade shooter fans who want endless survival runs rather than a story campaignSkip if:Players who prefer a slower pace may hit a wall as projectile patterns accelerate and reaction windows shrink.
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SHOOT THE BUUUUUUUGS

My Way GamesWin · 2022For:Players who enjoy arena survival against continuously spawning enemiesSkip if:Players seeking varied encounters may find the repeated bug combat limiting.
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Crossroads of life

My Way GamesWin · 2022For:Action players who want combat built around enemy wavesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led game with substantial narrative development
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Drunk: Relapsed

Team TyrantWin · 2022For:Players who enjoy challenging movement-focused adventuresSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy action, since the main challenges involve movement, jumping, and obstacles
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Final Recurrence

Bluehope StudiosWin · 2022For:Horror-game players who want a first-person forest investigationSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay, since the described goals center on searching, puzzles, and escape
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Slime Hero

Just L StudioWin · Mac · 2022For:Casual players who want collection alongside simple combatSkip if:Players seeking direct control over every combatant rather than leading movement while companions fight
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Bot Gaiden

SwordSwipe StudiosWin · 2022For:Platformer fans who want speed-focused stages and time pressureSkip if:Players who want forgiving combat may hit a wall with single-hit kills and damage that removes skill gears
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Godbeast Mk.II

DascuMaruWin · 2022For:Action players who want timed encounters and combo-focused fightsSkip if:Players seeking relaxed pacing may bounce off the timed combat encounters.
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Ninja Fights

Hard Shark GamesWin · 2022For:Side-scrolling adventure fans who want puzzles mixed with enemy encountersSkip if:Players seeking open-ended progression instead of a fixed 40-level structure
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Grid Leaper

Neon Pink Software LLCWin · 2022For:VR platforming fans who want courses built around physical movementSkip if:Players seeking a slower, meditative climbing experience rather than goal-focused platforming
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Interplanetary Gardener

YellowboundWin · 2022For:Action-game players who want vehicle-based lawn mowing and weed clearingSkip if:Players who want a slow-paced gardening game may hit a wall when timed job quotas put them under pressure.
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Island of the Ancients

Insight Gaming Studios, LLCWin · 2022For:Single-player shooter fans who want an island mystery alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking multiplayer combat rather than a solo campaign
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Wish World

ZyphreonWin · 2022For:Platformer fans who want a short, difficult campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign rather than a stated 4–7 hour completion time
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Move Dodge and Kill

DjokaGamesWin · Linux · 2022For:Rogue-lite players who want a campaign with randomly generated levelsSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign beyond the stated 18 levels
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Cepheus Protocol Anthology Season 1

Halcyon WindsWin · Mac · 2022For:Visual novel readers who want an outbreak storySkip if:Players seeking direct combat, exploration, or other interactive gameplay mechanics
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极简地牢 Simple Killer

Meme GamesWin · 2022For:Action-game players who want fast-paced combatSkip if:Players seeking a deep story or a substantial exploration-focused experience may find the minimalist action scope limiting.
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CYNOROID FORSAKEN

Crush-vAdinWin · 2022For:Action players who want mouse-aimed platforming and weapon-based combatSkip if:Players who struggle with coordinating mouse aiming, WASD movement, and platforming
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Dancing Cube

Soft MountainWin · 2022For:Rhythm-action players who want obstacle avoidance tied to changing musicSkip if:Players seeking a slow or low-pressure experience may find the bullet-hell hazards and rising speed demanding