ActionBest Action Games of 2023, page 32
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ActionFrogatto & Friends
Frogatto Dev TeamFor:Platformer fans who want exploration alongside jumping and dodgingSkip if:Players seeking a strictly linear platformer may lose momentum when the game opens into a non-linear world with backtracking.
ActionRadiant Cell
Tyler LFor:Action-shooter players who enjoy combining gunfights with parkour movementSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced experience, since combat and movement are presented as fast-paced
ActionBackRoomsNew
MedisonasFor:Maze-game players who want to escape while avoiding monstersSkip if:Players who want levels to vary beyond repeated maze escapes may find the recurring structure limiting.
ActionOnion Assault
Hörberg ProductionsFor:Fans of classic platformers who want an 8-bit-inspired structureSkip if:Players seeking role-playing systems or character progression may find the platforming-focused scope limited
ActionArcade Classics
Dreamware GamesFor:Arcade fans who want a collection of distinct arcade challenges rather than a single game formatSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign may find the collection's focus on repeated arcade waves and brick clearing too limited.
ActionCucumbeRunner
Crystal Bat StudioFor:Platformer fans who want collectible hunting alongside jumping challengesSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure may find the focus on repeated platforming challenges narrow
ActionRavva and the Phantom Library
Galope StudiosFor:Platformer fans who want companion-based abilitiesSkip if:Players seeking a long, continuously unfolding platforming campaign rather than seven replayable stages
ActionLawbringer
Entropic IslandFor:Players who prefer fast-paced combat over slow, methodical encountersSkip if:Players seeking slow-paced combat may hit a wall when enemy waves press in and kills need to come quickly.
ActionEl Panadero -The Baker-
Sketchy CevicheFor:Arcade-action fans who want short platforming stages rather than a long campaignSkip if:Players looking for a lengthy campaign, since the game has about 20 short stages and a stated playthrough of 45 to 60 minutes
ActionDeath Harvest
LaserOnionFor:VR players who want zombie survival shooting rather than non-combat explorationSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed or low-pressure experience may find the survival missions and zombie combat too intense.
ActionCrystal Blast VR
+UmbrellaFor:Solo VR players who want a cave-based action-adventureSkip if:Players seeking a role-playing game centered on character development or party management
ActionStay Home
Arafkan GamesFor:Zombie-shooter fans who want wave-defense gameplaySkip if:Players seeking exploration, quests, or a story-driven campaign rather than house defense against zombie waves
ActionA Normal Home İn Ohio
Demir YapımFor:Horror-comedy fans who want a first-person puzzle escape gameSkip if:Players seeking a deep or complex puzzle system may find the key-search progression limited
ActionHoly Stick!
Always Too LateFor:Groups of friends who want local party shooter matchesSkip if:Players seeking a single-player campaign or solo mode
ActionFireball Wizard
PID GamesFor:Retro platformer fans who want combat mixed with exploration and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a long-form role-playing system may find the level-based platforming structure too narrow
ActionCaptains of the Wacky Waters
Ceiling GamesFor:Roguelike players who want repeated runs with changing zones and ship configurationsSkip if:Players seeking a fixed campaign rather than repeated roguelike playthroughs
ActionPalette Swap
MAGIC Spell StudiosFor:Platformer fans who enjoy environmental changes affecting how stages are navigatedSkip if:Players who want platforming environments to remain consistent instead of changing with palette swaps
ActionSourceWorlds
TideOver StudiosFor:Co-op groups who want quests, exploration, and combat in shared worldsSkip if:Players seeking a focused, single-mode campaign rather than a mix of story, dungeons, and PvP
ActionPolyfury
Wayfarer GamesFor:Shoot-'em-up fans who prefer uncluttered visuals to busy screen effectsSkip if:Players looking for a story-led experience or character development
ActionRaiden III x MIKADO MANIAX
NIS America, Inc.For:Arcade shoot-'em-up fans who want vertical-screen actionSkip if:Players seeking a story-led game with exploration between combat stages
ActionViolet Wisteria
Kanipro GamesFor:Platformer fans who want attack choices tied to enemy colorsSkip if:Players looking for a relaxed platformer, since progress calls for quick attack choices and precise play
ActionAmazing Maze
Lucky Raccoon GamesFor:Players who enjoy maze challenges with movement abilitiesSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven adventure or character-focused progression
ActionGUN KING
FROGBERTFor:Arcade shooter fans who want changing builds instead of a fixed weapon setupSkip if:Players seeking a slower shooter may hit a wall when the fast-paced twin-stick action starts.Nothing matches. Loosen a filter.