ActionBest Action Games of 2023, page 23
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ActionEndlight
BigpantsFor:Action players who want dense first-person obstacle courses rather than combat-focused campaignsSkip if:Players who want to revisit completed levels or choose specific stages
ActionA Fox and His Robot
Joshua JanikFor:Action-platformer fans who want jumping, dashing, and environmental traversalSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or low-pressure platforming experience may find the dangerous terrain and pursuing robots demanding.
ActionKnight And Mourning
1actoseFor:Platformer fans who want demanding obstacle coursesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or forgiving platformer may find the obstacle-focused difficulty abrasive
ActionKit's Quest
Lone Fox GamesFor:3D platformer fans who want exploration across connected areasSkip if:Players who want a short, linear platforming sequence rather than a large connected world
ActionSuper Double Dragon
Arc System WorksFor:Fans of classic beat-'em-up action who want stage-based combatSkip if:Players seeking exploration across interconnected areas rather than stage-by-stage progression
ActionCaverns of Mars: Recharged
AtariFor:Arcade action fans who want short, score-focused descent runsSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced adventure or exploration-focused structure
ActionManitas Kitchen
Entalto PublishingFor:Casual players who want cooking tasks mixed with arcade mini-gamesSkip if:Players seeking deep restaurant simulation may find the arcade and mini-game structure too light
ActionBackdoors
BehaUlasFor:Horror fans who want cooperative exploration with up to three friendsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted adventure may find the changing room layouts less structured
ActionDRACOMATON
Gun JumpersFor:Solo players who enjoy fast top-down bullet hell combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow, story-led adventure rather than repeated combat runs
ActionSona-Nyl of the Violet Shadows Refrain
MangaGamerFor:Players who want a story-led adventure centered on mystery and memorySkip if:Players seeking a short, self-contained experience rather than a story lasting more than 30 hours
ActionNafanya the Poltergeist
STuNTFor:Players who enjoy first-person horror with riddles and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay or weapon-based action
ActionReliefs The Time of the Lemures
Calepin StudioFor:Players who enjoy first-person exploration with climbing and environmental puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-centered progression rather than traversal and puzzle-solving
ActionMetal Black™ S-Tribute
CITY CONNECTIONFor:Arcade shooter fans who want beam-management mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign may find the stage-based arcade structure narrow
ActionSwarm
Greensky GamesFor:VR arcade fans who want brief, intense sessionsSkip if:Players seeking relaxed action may find the game's demanding difficulty unsuitable
ActionGRAPPIN
POLYLABOFor:Players who prefer first-person climbing and platforming over combat-focused actionSkip if:Players seeking combat systems or shooting rather than climbing and platforming
ActionPaperman: Adventure Delivered
MindscapeFor:Platformer fans who enjoy searching for collectibles across colorful worldsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear platforming campaign rather than exploration and collection
ActionArmoured Cavalry: Operation Varkiri
Zhixiang GamesFor:Players who enjoy operating mecha in top-down shooting gamesSkip if:Players seeking a shooter built around fixed, repeatable battlefields rather than randomly generated maps
ActionAstebros
PixelHeartFor:Roguelite players who want procedurally generated dungeon runs rather than fixed stagesSkip if:Players seeking a fixed, authored dungeon route may find procedural layouts less suited to that preference
ActionKalevania
Jukka Mattila - "GamesByMichi"For:Fans of retro action platformers who want mythology-inspired settingsSkip if:Players looking for open-ended exploration rather than a structured seven-location platformer
ActionBad Egg
Blue Wizard DigitalFor:Arcade action fans who want single-player battles against large groups of enemiesSkip if:Players seeking a story-heavy campaign may find the focus on arcade battles and survival limited
ActionMeaningless
Duck ReactionFor:Puzzle players who prefer a single focused challenge over a larger campaignSkip if:Players seeking multiple levels, varied objectives, or a long campaign
ActionOASIS: Tokyo
skaaieFor:FPS players who want inventory management to shape combat preparationSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign rather than missions with randomly selected objectives, locations, and enemies
ActionHalf Alive
Tyro InteractiveFor:Players who want repeatable zombie survival runs with escalating pressureSkip if:Players seeking broad exploration may hit the initial confined arena and later battlefield boundaries as a wall.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.