Genre · 2023

Best Action Games of 2023

1,163 games

Action games released on Steam in 2023, most popular first.

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Best Action Games of 2023, page 26

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SCP-479: Shadows of the Mind

Netherlate GamesWin · 2023For:Psychological-horror players who want an investigation built around player choicesSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy action rather than exploration, tasks, and psychological horror
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GunDeck[100]

Dos JamonesWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Bullet-hell players who want runs shaped by card choicesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeated combat waves and build choices
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DzombZ

Houari Mohamed AmineWin · 2023For:Survival-horror fans who want puzzles alongside combatSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or low-pressure experience may find the survival and combat focus demanding
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No Man's Island

ManyDev StudioWin · 2023For:Survival-game players seeking resource management and environmental hazardsSkip if:Players seeking a guided experience may find the start demanding because the game provides no instructions or assistance.
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Fisherman's House

FrosthainWin · 2023For:Horror players who want a house-escape game built around searching and puzzles.Skip if:Players who want a slower escape experience may hit a wall when the fisherman’s movement speed increases at higher difficulty settings.
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Redgar: The Space Viking

Bonus Stage PublishingWin · 2023For:Action players who want top-down shooting mixed with melee combatSkip if:Players seeking a slow, quiet experience may bounce off the constant focus on shooting, melee attacks, and destruction.
Action

Polyrhythm Master

fogimiWin · 2023For:Rhythm-game players who want to read overlapping visual patterns rather than focus only on precise movementSkip if:Players who want a long campaign may find the 6-stage set too short.
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豆丁人 DOUDINGMAN

StrayCatWin · 2023For:Players who enjoy defensive shooters with repeated enemy wavesSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign with varied mission objectives
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Seonbi : Scholar of Joseon

Team ETTUWin · 2023For:Action players who want a side-scrolling roguelite set in historical KoreaSkip if:Players seeking a deep historical simulation rather than action-focused encounters
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Dungeons & Keyboards

CorgiboxWin · Mac · 2023For:Typing-game players who want combat driven by entering words rather than matching notes to musicSkip if:Players seeking varied combat controls may find the repeated word-typing attacks narrow in scope.
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Backrooms Cycle

Sweepy GamesWin · 2023For:Horror RPG players who want exploration and combat in the BackroomsSkip if:Players seeking a calm exploration experience may hit a wall when enemies require them to fight and prepare gear.
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Midnight Arrow

Low Level Game DevWin · 2023For:Platformer fans who want puzzle-solving integrated with movement challengesSkip if:Players seeking a combat-focused game rather than platforming, aiming, and puzzle-solving
Action

GachaHell

NickiredaWin · 2023For:Arcade players who want fast idol-ranking competitionSkip if:Players seeking varied character-development systems may hit a wall at the unit-feeding progression loop.
Action

Star Farmer: Warlock of the Universe

Tinker TownWin · 2023For:Bullet-heaven players who prefer short expeditions under 15 minutesSkip if:Players seeking long, uninterrupted expeditions rather than runs under 15 minutes
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Deadfall

BekkerDev StudioWin · 2023For:Action-film fans who want a shooter inspired by action moviesSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience may find the dynamic, combat-heavy structure unsuitable.
Action

911: Prey

Euphoria GamesWin · 2023For:Horror players who want first-person escape-room puzzles rather than combat-focused actionSkip if:Players seeking extensive combat systems or open-world exploration may find the house-bound escape structure narrow
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Turbo Shell

Radioactive DreamsWin · 2023For:Platformer fans who want movement based on attraction and repulsion rather than standard jumpingSkip if:Players looking for relaxed platforming may find the fast pace, hazards, and repeated crashes demanding
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Antecrypt

PUNKCAKE DélicieuxWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Arcade shooter fans who want aiming governed by a moving crosshairSkip if:Players who require direct control over aiming may hit a wall when the crosshair moves independently
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RUNES Magica

BONE MADEWin · 2023For:Players who want action combat centered on spells and rune discoverySkip if:Players looking for a linear adventure rather than a roguelike game
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SPIRITUS

Spacefarer Games LtdWin · 2023For:Survival-horror fans who want fixed-camera exploration and tank-style movementSkip if:Players seeking fast, modern movement may find tank-style controls and fixed viewpoints restrictive
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Godfist

IcehelmWin · 2023For:Single-player roguelike fans who want first-person combat built around knockbackSkip if:Players who prefer health-bar combat may hit a wall when damage instead pushes characters toward the edge.
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The Zombie Neighborhood

Half Moon Game DevelopmentWin · 2023For:Players seeking a solitary zombie-shooting gameSkip if:Players seeking varied activities may find the repeated zombie-shooting focus narrow
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The Crimping

Mama Makes GamesWin · 2023For:Fans of ghost stories who want action and puzzles alongside the mysterySkip if:Players seeking a purely story-driven investigation may bounce off when combat and platforming become part of the adventure.
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The Rumble Fish +

株式会社3gooWin · 2023For:Arcade fighting-game fans who want local and online competition rather than a single-player adventureSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign may bounce at the mode selection, which centers on Arcade, Local PvP, Online PvP, and Training.