ActionBest Action Games of 2023, page 13
Action
ActionNo More Rainbows
Squido StudioFor:VR platformer fans who want hand-driven movementSkip if:Players seeking a traditional non-VR platformer rather than hand-based virtual-reality movement
ActionFilly Astray
Bit AssemblyFor:Single-player action fans who want fighting-game-inspired combo timingSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign rather than 2–5 hours of first-playthrough content
ActionPUNIHI LOADER 2
221GAMESFor:Mecha fans who want to build machines from a large selection of partsSkip if:Players looking for a story-led campaign, as the described activities focus on team battles and missions
ActionMETAL GEAR SOLID: MASTER COLLECTION Vol.1 BONUS CONTENT
KONAMIFor:Metal Gear fans interested in the series' earlier game versionsSkip if:Players looking for a new, extended campaign may find this package limited to bonus games and related media.
ActionTROUBLE JUICE
dietzribiFor:Action players who prefer short runs to extended campaignsSkip if:Players looking for a long-form story campaign rather than short runs
ActionSHINOBI NON GRATA
Flyhigh WorksFor:Players seeking a hard-core 2D platform action gameSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or low-pressure platformer may find the hard-core approach demanding
ActionProtodroid DeLTA
Balor GamesFor:Players who want 3D platforming with shooting and jumpingSkip if:Players seeking a low-pressure platformer may bounce off the challenging stages and boss fights.
ActionHeart attack
LilMemes ProductionFor:First-person horror players who want survival to hinge on limited lightSkip if:Players seeking a broad setting beyond one house
ActionSuicide Guy: The Lost Dreams
Chubby PixelFor:Puzzle-adventure players who want first-person environmental challengesSkip if:Players who want combat-focused action rather than object-based puzzle solving
ActionSkibidi Toilet Hero
U.S.A. GamesFor:Action-game players who want arcade-style combat against comic alien enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the six-level structure limited in scope.
ActionLarcin Lazer
TambouilleFor:Puzzle players who enjoy memorizing hazards before movingSkip if:Players looking for combat-focused action rather than navigation and memory puzzles
ActionWidow in the Endless Labyrinth
Hajime Doujin CircleFor:Action-roguelike fans who want randomized maze runsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, hand-crafted level structure may find the randomly generated mazes less suitable.
ActionMakis Adventure
ZoroartsFor:Action-platformer fans who want both land combat and shark movementSkip if:Players seeking a large number of dungeons or an especially broad campaign may find the three-dungeon structure limited
ActionFlashback 2
MicroidsFor:Players who enjoy platform shooters that mix combat with puzzle solvingSkip if:Players seeking a shooter focused solely on combat rather than exploration and puzzles
ActionEON Fighter
Square WheelFor:Space-shooter fans who want repeated runs with changing upgradesSkip if:Players looking for a spacious flight simulator rather than combat confined to small areas
ActionVengeance of Mr. Peppermint
indie.ioFor:Action players who want a violent detective revenge storySkip if:Players seeking a restrained detective investigation rather than frequent close-quarters violence
ActionPoly Roam
NightTime Co.For:Players who want survival gameplay built around driving and explorationSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted journey may bounce off the randomly generated world structure.
ActionSole Saga
Dev It With CatFor:Action roguelite players who want to shape a build during each runSkip if:Players who want relaxed combat may hit a wall when survival requires careful movement, dodging, and attacks at the right moment.
ActionCreative Console
JJS GamesFor:Players who enjoy building levels from changing combinations of game elementsSkip if:Players looking for a fixed campaign or a clearly defined progression path may find the focus on creating and trying player-made games limiting.
ActionHAZAMA_QUEEN
Crush-vAdinFor:FPS players who want close-range attacks combined with firearmsSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced shooter with methodical exploration may find the combat tempo too fast
ActionCalcium Contract
Igor AleksandrowiczFor:Players who enjoy fast-paced first-person shooters with a level-based campaignSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience; combat is framed as fast-paced movement and shooting
ActionTrianga's Project: Battle Splash 2.0
Dranya StudioFor:Players seeking water-themed arena shootersSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign instead of arena matches and wave survival
ActionRoto Force
PID GamesFor:Twin-stick shooter fans who want compact bullet-hell missionsSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign, since a playthrough can fit into an afternoon, weekend, or weekNothing matches. Loosen a filter.