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 30

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Enigma Manor

NecroactiveWin · 2023For:Survival-horror players who want procedurally changing environmentsSkip if:Players who want checkpoints or saved progress during an escape attempt
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Cantirium: God Slayer

Nekod teamWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Metroidvania fans who want exploration built around abilities that open new routesSkip if:Players seeking a tightly linear campaign may find the focus on exploration and revisiting areas unsuitable.
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Dungeon Knight

BunaGamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Platforming fans who want short obstacle-focused dungeon challengesSkip if:Players looking for combat-heavy progression, exploration systems, or role-playing depth
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学園ハンサムFighters

Team YokkyufumanWin · 2023For:Players who want a short, single-player 2D action game with straightforward combatSkip if:Players looking for a deep combat system with extensive character progression or customization
Action

Pongspin

DotekiceptWin · 2023For:Arcade players who want short reflex-focused challengesSkip if:Players seeking a broad campaign may hit the wall after the four arcade modes and seven Lockball stages.
Action

Cave Digger 2

VRKiwiWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Players who enjoy cooperative mining expeditions with up to three friendsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly scripted world may find procedurally generated cave and mine layouts too variable.
Action

Call of Zombie

The Two KillerWin · 2023For:Action players who want wave-based zombie defenseSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign with varied objectives rather than repeated armory defense
Action

BTD:BTD

rucsgamesWin · 2023For:Single-player shooter fans who want severe consequences for tactical mistakesSkip if:Players seeking forgiving combat may hit a wall when attacks cause severe damage and characters can die easily
Action

End of Knights

Adam BavisterWin · 2023For:Arcade action fans who want undead stronghold defenseSkip if:Players seeking exploration or a broad range of mission types
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DERE Vengeance

AppSir GamesWin · 2023For:Horror fans who want platforming combined with a story about games and realitySkip if:Players seeking relaxed platforming may find the deliberately difficult challenges demanding
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Alien Investigator

DokyWin · 2023For:Small groups of horror players who want online cooperative investigationsSkip if:Players seeking a solo investigation campaign will hit the four-player team structure
Action

Ruff City

Jason MarreroWin · Mac · 2023For:Beat ’em up fans who want a four-stage action gameSkip if:Players seeking a long game with more than four stages
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Western Redemption

My Way GamesWin · 2023For:Players who want a short-form western shooter centered on treasure collectionSkip if:Players seeking a deep combat system may find the listed enemy roster and weapon-carry limit restrictive
Action

SleepWalk

Two Void StudiosWin · 2023For:Horror fans who want a short puzzle-focused escape storySkip if:Players seeking a long campaign may find the 2–3-hour play time limiting
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Operation: Harsh Doorstop "Closed Beta"

UnknownWin · 2023For:Operation: Harsh Doorstop players who want to try experimental contentSkip if:Players looking for a stable, finished build rather than experimental updates
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Deep Space Gardening

NevolaneWin · Mac · 2023For:Groups of friends looking for cooperative gardening sessions rather than solo playSkip if:Players looking for a slow-paced gardening experience may find the chaotic cooperative play less suitable
Action

Black Spire

Mechland GamesWin · 2023For:Action-adventure players who want side-scrolling combat with Souls-like boss fightsSkip if:Players who want direct control over character movement may find the self-moving character limiting
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Cloak & Dagger: Shadow Operations

Knight Division GamesWin · 2023For:Stealth-action players who prefer a short, single-player campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or an open-ended structure
Action

Bowerwhelm

Nash EquilibriumWin · Mac · 2023For:FPS players who want repeated runs built around changing skill combinationsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeated combat runs and build experimentation
Action

Kung Fu Legend

BazookafriendWin · 2023For:Action-game players who enjoy comic, dark humorSkip if:Players seeking a calm or low-conflict pace may find the focus on challenging battles too intense.
Action

Impeachment Survivors

Robo-Human StudiosWin · 2023For:Players who enjoy action roguelikes with wave-based combat and character upgradesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led political game rather than repeated combat waves and upgrade choices
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Tribu

Iron Lizard GamesWin · 2023For:Players who enjoy leading a tribe through resource gathering and craftingSkip if:Players seeking a narrowly focused experience without crafting, exploration, combat, and diplomacy
Action

Magecraft

Mashup StudiosWin · 2023For:Action roguelite players who want to experiment with customizable spell weaponsSkip if:Players seeking a tightly balanced combat system may dislike the intentionally open-ended spell creation and its potential to disrupt game balance
Action

SAMURAI Survivor -Undefeated Blade-

indiegamesjapanWin · 2023For:Roguelike action fans who want repeated battles with changing equipmentSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign rather than repeated roguelike runs with changing equipment