ActionBest Action Games of 2023
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ActionLaika: Aged Through Blood
Thunderful PublishingFor:Metroidvania fans who want vehicle-based combat and explorationSkip if:Players seeking relaxed combat may hit a wall when motorbike encounters demand precision and strategic thinking.
ActionNoobs Want to Live
Lightning GamesFor:Roguelike players who enjoy experimenting with different skill combinationsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign with a described narrative arc; the supplied description centers on runs, combat, and builds.
ActionBang-On Balls: Chronicles
Untold TalesFor:Players who want an open-world adventure with combat and platforming rather than a linear level sequence.Skip if:Players seeking a tightly directed, linear story experience may find the open-world sandbox structure too loose.
ActionMETAL GEAR SOLID 3: Snake Eater - Master Collection Version
KONAMIFor:Stealth-action fans who want camouflage-based evasion in a jungle settingSkip if:Players seeking a fast-paced action game rather than stealth-focused play
ActionRedfall
Bethesda SoftworksFor:Players who want a vampire-themed first-person shooter with an ongoing storySkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear shooter rather than open-area exploration and environmental investigation
ActionBread & Fred
InfogramesFor:Co-op pairs who enjoy coordination-heavy platformingSkip if:Players looking for a forgiving platformer may find the precise jumps and long falls demanding
ActionVoidigo
semiworkFor:Fans of boss-hunting games who want fights that can shift into a pursuitSkip if:Players who want boss encounters to stay contained, since bosses can flee and later hunt the player
ActionExoprimal
CAPCOM Co., Ltd.For:Squad players who want online matches built around shared objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign may hit a wall at the online-only team modes.
ActionGrand Theft Auto III – The Definitive Edition
Rockstar GamesFor:Action-adventure players who want an open city rather than a linear settingSkip if:Players seeking a tightly directed, linear adventure may find the open-city structure too diffuse
ActionGarten of Banban 2
Euphoric BrothersFor:Adventure players who want a story continuation set beneath an abandoned kindergartenSkip if:Players seeking an open-world adventure rather than exploration of a defined underground facility
ActionSpin Rhythm XD
Super Spin DigitalFor:Electronic music fans who want a timing-focused rhythm gameSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign or exploration beyond song-based levels
ActionThe Last Faith
PlaystackFor:Metroidvania fans who want nonlinear exploration with ability-gated areasSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed, low-pressure combat experience may find its demanding battles unsuitable
ActionNARUTO X BORUTO Ultimate Ninja STORM CONNECTIONS
Bandai Namco EntertainmentFor:Naruto fans who want a playable retelling of the series’ central rivalrySkip if:Players seeking a single focused campaign rather than two separate story modes and a large character roster
ActionSpongeBob SquarePants: The Cosmic Shake
THQ NordicFor:SpongeBob fans who want characters and settings from the seriesSkip if:Players seeking tactical combat or weapon-based action rather than platforming
ActionEn Garde!
Fireplace GamesFor:Action players who want sword-focused combat with environmental interactionsSkip if:Players seeking a slow, meditative pace rather than fast, spectacle-focused fights
ActionTEVI
CreSpiritFor:Metroidvania fans who want bullet-hell combat and explorationSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed, low-pressure combat experience may find the bullet patterns and boss phases demanding
ActionCall of Duty®: Vanguard
ActivisionFor:World War II shooter fans who want campaign missions across multiple frontsSkip if:Players seeking a campaign confined to one location may find the shifting theaters less suited to that preference.
ActionDeadlink
SuperGG.comFor:FPS players who want randomized runs rather than a fixed campaign structureSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or slow-paced shooter may find the constant combat demanding
ActionMETAL GEAR SOLID - Master Collection Version
KONAMIFor:Stealth-action players who want a story-led 3D campaignSkip if:Players seeking open combat as the main focus rather than stealth encounters
ActionWizard with a Gun
Devolver DigitalFor:Players who enjoy survival sandboxes and want to gather resources and craft weapons in a magical setting.Skip if:Players seeking a tightly directed adventure with a fixed world layout may find the resettable world structure a poor match.
ActionPicayune Dreams
2 Left ThumbsFor:Bullet-hell fans who want horde-survival runsSkip if:Players seeking relaxed combat, since runs require weaving around enemies and incoming attacks
ActionSONIC SUPERSTARS
SEGAFor:Sonic fans who want side-scrolling platform stages with familiar charactersSkip if:Players looking for a climbing or exploration-focused puzzle journey rather than fast side-scrolling stages
ActionScott Pilgrim vs. The World™: The Game – Complete Edition
UbisoftFor:Scott Pilgrim fans seeking a brawler based on characters from the series.Skip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative game rather than arcade-style combat.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.