ActionBest Action Games of 2023, page 38
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Cow Games, Falco SoftwareFor:Action players who want zombie combat mixed with quests and puzzlesSkip if:Players seeking a slow, puzzle-led experience with little combat
ActionAnaphora
stackslesFor:Players who enjoy compact arena shooters with roguelite elementsSkip if:Players seeking varied environments or exploration may bounce off the single-arena structure.
ActionDCOP
KlockworksFor:Players who want a filmed police-action story rather than a freeform simulationSkip if:Players seeking open-ended police systems or extensive simulation management
ActionRaioh
Ontake WorkshopFor:Retro shmup fans seeking vertical-scrolling shootingSkip if:Players seeking exploration or narrative structure beyond arcade shooting
ActionCosmos: Stella Returns
SEEPFor:Metroidvania fans who want shooting, platforming, and exploration in one adventureSkip if:Players who prefer low-pressure gameplay may find the high challenge level unsuitable
ActionMany Eyed
Mola Mola KestrelFor:Single-player horror fans who want an investigation set in an abandoned island parkSkip if:Players seeking a game centered on broad systems beyond park exploration, idol searches, camera use, and enemy avoidance
ActionDisaster Area
AlaskaFor:Cooperative shooter groups who want campaign missions and wave-defense scenariosSkip if:Players seeking a quiet or exploration-led experience may find the combat-centered structure too intense.
ActionGunnRunner
pixelCast GamesFor:Action-platformer players who want movement and bullet dodging to drive each stageSkip if:Players seeking slower combat or relaxed exploration may find the fast movement, shooting, and bullet avoidance demanding
ActionRoots of the mind
David J. ProductionsFor:Metroidvania fans who want to explore for hidden items and secretsSkip if:Players who prefer calm, low-intensity battles
ActionSurprising My Neighbors 2
Biscuit PlayFor:Players who want short, direct prank-and-escape gameplaySkip if:Players looking for varied mission structures beyond repeating the house-visiting and escape loop
ActionHijack Overdrive
Meteor StudiosFor:Action players who want vehicle switching to be central to combatSkip if:Players seeking a straightforward shooter without tactical vehicle management in Fleet mode
ActionSad Ghouls
Cool Birb StudioFor:Solo players who enjoy arcade survival shooters built around score chasingSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign or a sequence of varied objectives may find the arena-based score loop narrow.
ActionDeadly Rain
FireRing StudioFor:Survival-horror fans who want increasingly strong mutant hordesSkip if:Players who prefer a calm pace, since mutant hordes become increasingly stronger
ActionProject Romboid
Pablo Lario GómezFor:Arcade shooter fans who want repeated enemy-wave combat rather than a story-led campaignSkip if:Players seeking a slow-paced or meditative experience; combat centers on waves of pursuing, firing enemies
ActionFrido
Omni GamesFor:Players who enjoy straightforward 3D arcade games with moderate difficultySkip if:Players seeking deep puzzles, complex systems, or demanding difficulty
ActionVolunteer
R2 GameStudioFor:Horror players who want first-person encounters with hostile creaturesSkip if:Players seeking a forgiving pace may not suit encounters where creatures give no second chance
ActionRectangle Guy
The Bare Minimum StudiosFor:Platforming fans who want boss fights alongside regular levelsSkip if:Players who want a relaxed platformer may hit a wall at the challenging boss fights and later difficult stages
ActionENTANGLED SOULS
OKOWA_TFor:Horror adventure players who prefer evasion over combatSkip if:Players looking for combat abilities or direct fights with enemies may find the vulnerable protagonist limiting.
ActionGoblin Dash
Team PayAttentionFor:Platformer fans who want difficult levels rather than relaxed movementSkip if:Players seeking a broad move set or complex combat system may find the jump-and-dash structure limited.
ActionPlushie Bomber
Horizon EdgeFor:2D platformer fans who want to turn enemy projectiles into their only weaponSkip if:Players seeking a broad weapon arsenal, since the protagonist relies on bombs thrown by enemies.
ActionAdventure Tanks
EpiXR Games UGFor:Players who want arena combat centered on finding objectivesSkip if:Players seeking multiple weapon types, since the tank is armed with bullets
ActionDeathly Dangerous
HugePixelFor:Arcade shooter fans who want short objective-driven levelsSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with extensive narrative development
ActionFull Moon Rush
SilkwormFor:Bullet hell fans who want a focused set of boss encountersSkip if:Players looking for exploration, story progression, or a campaign beyond boss encountersNothing matches. Loosen a filter.