ActionBest Action Games of 2023, page 12
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ActionClive 'N' Wrench
Numskull GamesFor:Fans of 3D collect-a-thon platformers who want hidden items and alternate routesSkip if:Players seeking a short, linear platformer may find 11 collectible-focused worlds too exploration-heavy
ActionDIG - Deep In Galaxies
Molton StudioFor:Action-platformer fans who want destructible, procedurally generated levelsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear platformer with fixed level layouts
ActionSkinny & Franko: Fists of Violence
Console Labs S.A.For:Beat-'em-up fans who want hand-drawn street-fighting stagesSkip if:Players seeking a varied campaign structure may find the stage-based beat-'em-up format repetitive.
ActionSkull Island: Rise of Kong
GameMill EntertainmentFor:Action-adventure players who want a story centered on Kong’s rise to powerSkip if:Players seeking a primarily puzzle-driven or meditative pace
ActionGraze Counter GM
Henteko DoujinFor:Bullet hell fans who want a shooter centered on deliberately grazing enemy fireSkip if:Players who do not want to move close to incoming bullets as part of the main attack system
ActionIra
Nicalis, Inc.For:Bullet-hell fans who want roguelike progressionSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed shooter without dense projectile patterns or narrow movement windows
ActionGuns & Fishes
CavalryFor:Action-platform fans who want a short campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or extensive progression
ActionProtoCorgi
RavenscourtFor:Arcade shoot ’em up fans who want pixel-art stages with enemy waves and gigantic bossesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced game without repeated enemy waves, obstacles, or boss encounters
ActionDESTRUCTURE: Among Debris
RockGame S.A.For:Brick-breaker fans who want levels that add incoming attacks as destruction progresses.Skip if:Players looking for a relaxed pace may find the accumulating turret fire and hazards demanding.
ActionSven - Completely Screwed
Markt+Technik Verlag GmbHFor:Players seeking an adult-themed action game centered on sexual situations involving sheep.Skip if:Players seeking a non-sexual premise may find the central subject matter unsuitable.
Cynthia: Hidden in the Moonshadow
Catthia GamesFor:Players seeking a short, story-led adventure rather than a long campaignSkip if:Players looking for a lengthy campaign; the game is described as finishable in one evening
ActionPrison City
RetrowareFor:Side-scrolling shooter fans who want to fight through multiple city zonesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience may find the action-focused shooting a poor match.
ActionGanaBlade
Liao KaiFor:Arcade shooter fans who want vertical scrolling and dense projectile patternsSkip if:Players seeking slower-paced combat rather than fast shooting and evasion
ActionUFO: Unidentified Falling Objects
Arc GamesFor:Players who enjoy fast puzzle action with falling hazards and combo chasingSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed puzzle game without timed dodging and incoming obstacles
ActionSpeedOverflow
狼烟For:Action players who want short, 15-minute runsSkip if:Players seeking long-form campaigns or extended individual sessions may find the 15-minute runs restrictive.
ActionErra: Exordium
Kirkidexi LTDFor:Players who want 2D action-adventure combat in a Dieselpunk settingSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed experience may hit a wall when facing the rebellious mechatrons army.
ActionRhythm Brawl
dArtist GamesFor:Rhythm-game fans who want short competitive matchesSkip if:Players seeking long-form matches or extended campaign progression
ActionSnafu
TurnVexFor:Horror players who want a story set inside a corrupted game world rather than a haunted houseSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the estimated completion time of approximately 80 minutes brief.
ActionPlanet Cube: Edge
Balor GamesFor:Platforming fans who want fast movement and precision challengesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or exploratory adventure rather than rapid platforming sequences
ActionSuperior: Vengeance
Gala GamesFor:Co-op shooter players who want repeatable runs with changing objectives and routesSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign with stable missions and predictable routes may hit the changing-run structure as a wall.
ActionFive nights at Stalin
FreezyCatFor:Horror players who enjoy monitoring an enemy through camerasSkip if:Players who want a gradual difficulty curve may hit a wall as each night becomes harder and the statue grows stronger.
ActionCyclo Chambers
HobofellerFor:Arena-shooter players who want runs under 20 minutesSkip if:Players looking for a long-form campaign may find the quick arena-run structure too limited.
ActionMagical Drop VI
Forever Entertainment S. A.For:Fans of fast puzzle games who want character-based stories and versus matchesSkip if:Players seeking a single linear campaign rather than multiple modes and challenge formatsNothing matches. Loosen a filter.