ActionBest Action Games of 2023, page 34
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ActionSecrets of the Witch House
Demon Zoo Games LLCFor:Action roguelike players who want changing level layouts and permanent run failureSkip if:Players seeking a persistent character journey without permadeath resets
ActionHAG
jason silverFor:Horror players who want first-person escape-room puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than puzzle solving and escape challenges
ActionThe Legend of Santa
Bringle Family Entertainment, LLC.For:Platforming fans who want a Christmas-themed adventureSkip if:Players seeking a broad role-playing system or non-platforming progression
ActionLab Cat Escape
My Way GamesFor:Endless-runner fans who want gravity-based obstacle dodgingSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with distinct levels, missions, or story progression
ActionNightmare Manor
Twisted Shell GamesFor:Horror fans who want to explore a dark manor while confronting sinister entitiesSkip if:Players seeking a large range of locations may find the single-manor setting narrow
ActionOrigami Lovers
Lone Flower GamesFor:Platformer fans seeking a 20–30 minute adventureSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign rather than a short linear journey
ActionClimbing Over It with a Spear
Mega DrillFor:Players who enjoy skill-based climbing challenges with repeated failureSkip if:Players who want forgiving progress after falls may hit a wall when a stone thrust sends them backward
ActionLittle Dasher!
Doğukan ÖnderFor:Platform-game fans seeking a short run-and-jump challengeSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or extensive progression
ActionTimberman: The Big Adventure
Forever Entertainment S. A.For:Platforming fans who want a level-based rescue adventure rather than a strategy gameSkip if:Players seeking an expansive role-playing game with character progression and open-ended exploration
ActionThe Unvisited Grandma
Frosted Wings StudioFor:Horror fans who want a house-based mysterySkip if:Players who dislike sustained tension may find the constant horror atmosphere difficult to tolerate.
ActionGuardGrave
Monster Bath Games Inc.For:Arcade fans who want short, objective-driven stagesSkip if:Players seeking deep character progression, equipment systems, or role-playing mechanics
ActionKeep Up
Yellow InkFor:Platformer fans who want demanding jumps and hazard-focused traversalSkip if:Players seeking forgiving platforming may find the demanding precision and perma-death structure restrictive
ActionDARK FOREST
LithiumStudiosFor:Solo players who want a third-person survival shooterSkip if:Players seeking multiplayer or cooperative combat may bounce off the lone-survivor structure.
ActionJohn Mambo
Iction GamesFor:Fans of retro arcade action who want a six-level campaignSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with more than six levels
ActionRiffle Effect
OutsiderKidsFor:Action players who want both top-down and over-the-shoulder combat viewsSkip if:Players seeking a primarily story-driven experience with little enemy combat
ActionScrap Riders
MicroidsFor:Point-and-click adventure fans who want combat alongside investigation.Skip if:Players looking for combat-focused action may hit a wall when the game shifts to investigation and puzzle solving.
ActionOrbWars
Neox GamesFor:Small groups who want cooperative dungeon combatSkip if:Players looking for a solo-focused campaign with no multiplayer emphasis
ActionDon't Byte Your Tongue
Up Your Arcade TeamFor:Precision-platformer fans who want repeated attempts built around demanding movementSkip if:Players looking for forgiving movement, since one failed jump can return the character to the beginning
ActionAdventures of The Carrot Captain
WhiteVault StudioFor:Platformer fans who want timing-based movement challengesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer may find the stated challenge and timing requirements demanding
ActionHitmen Party
Newhead StudioFor:Groups of friends who want competitive local multiplayer roundsSkip if:Players seeking a solo campaign or a story-driven progression structure
ActionGastro Force
Ratalaika Games S.L.For:Action players who want old-school shooter combatSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or low-pressure experience may find the repeated alien swarms too combat-focused.
ActionJello
Froggy Frog GamesFor:Platformer fans who want unusual, tactile movement instead of conventional controlsSkip if:Players expecting standard platforming controls may hit a wall with the squishy movement system.
ActionFaith & Shield:4044 Tower Defense
Midnight GamesFor:Tower defense newcomers seeking an accessible introduction to the genreSkip if:Players seeking a tower defense game without increasing difficulty may stop when each level becomes harderNothing matches. Loosen a filter.