ActionBest Action Games of 2023, page 39
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RedPunch StudiosFor:Action players who prefer repeatable survival runs over story-led campaignsSkip if:Players seeking a defined ending or structured missions may find endless runs repetitive
ActionInfested Lands
Max PedroFor:Action players who want mission-based monster shootingSkip if:Players looking for a slower, exploration-led adventure rather than repeated enemy encounters
ActionWinter Stealth
NIK StudiosFor:Platformer fans who want missions about entering and escaping protected areasSkip if:Players who want to focus on reaching an objective without also having to escape unnoticed may find the exit requirement a sticking point.
ActionLiberation
Classyk GamesFor:Science-fiction fans who want a story-led space combat RPGSkip if:Players seeking a deep trading-focused space game
ActionOld Boy
Fluid Control GamesFor:Platform-game players who want short, precision-focused screensSkip if:Players looking for checkpoints or forgiving progress after a mistake
ActionRetro Revengers
ShinyudenFor:Fans of retro platformers who want character-switching mechanicsSkip if:Players seeking a slow, open-ended adventure rather than structured platforming stages
ActionMousey
PearlByteFor:Players who enjoy 3D platformers centered on traversal and jumpingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than movement and environmental hazards
ActionBestial Reception
HugePixelFor:Players who want top-down shooting with roguelike runsSkip if:Players seeking a calm or slow-paced experience rather than repeated combat through enemy crowds
ActionVonGarland Castle : Sacrilege of the Night
Monster Robot StudiosFor:Fans of 2D action platformers who want a castle-based adventureSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with little combat or platforming
ActionLost Recall
Combo GravityFor:Puzzle players who enjoy combining logical problem-solving with dexterity challengesSkip if:Players looking for a story-led campaign with a detailed narrative may find the described focus on puzzles too narrow.
ActionRegular Spacecraft - Defending the Mothership
Angry PixelFor:Shoot-'em-up fans who prefer short runsSkip if:Players seeking long individual sessions may find the approximately 20-minute runs short.
ActionRisk of Pain
BekkerDev StudioFor:Platformer fans who want puzzle solving combined with deadly trapsSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed platformer, since the game presents frequent deaths and escalating difficulty
ActionSoul Device
Gold Lemon CompanyFor:Action-platformer players who want shooting alongside jumping and movement challengesSkip if:Players seeking a relaxed pace may find the combat and pursuing enemies demanding
ActionSoul Shifter
Innominatum DigitalFor:Action-adventure players who want dungeon exploration tied to a mysterySkip if:Players who need stable dungeon routes may bounce off the castle’s rooms being repeatedly repositioned.
ActionOplitisAV
DreamWavesFor:Arcade shooter fans who want a focused virus-eradication objectiveSkip if:Players seeking a story-heavy or exploration-focused game may find the single combat objective narrow.
ActionYetiFree
Obliterated EntertainmentFor:Arcade players who want short, score-focused slope runsSkip if:Players seeking a campaign with story progression rather than repeated high-score descents
ActionOmen Fall
WITCHCRAFT VIDEO GAME Ltd.For:Metroidvania players who want exploration connected to a character’s lost memoriesSkip if:Players who want boss encounters without learning enemy movement and attack patterns
ActionProject UNSEEK
ArsanesiaFor:Online multiplayer groups who want uneven team objectivesSkip if:Players seeking a solo experience will hit the wall at the required team-based online match structure.
ActionRevenge on the Streets 3
DEL PLAYERFor:Beat 'em up fans who want a hardcore difficulty levelSkip if:Players looking for a relaxed difficulty curve may hit a wall against the game's hardcore setting and difficult enemy groups
ActionVlad Voievod Dracula. Episode 1 Manhunt
TiberiusFor:Players who enjoy retro-style action platformers with character-specific handling.Skip if:Players seeking a combat-only experience, since spy stages emphasize movement and information gathering.
ActionKickback Slug: Cosmic Courier
Kittens in TimespaceFor:Action players who want movement based on weapon recoil rather than direct character controlSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused play, since the game centers on avoiding hazards and using recoil to move
ActionRaincouver
PalfreyGamesFor:Single-player players who want first-person combat against cybernetic zombiesSkip if:Players who want a relaxed pace may hit a wall when the countdown turns exploration and combat into a timed task.
ActionPingo Adventure
Orb Square StudioFor:Platformer fans who want puzzles built around physical world interactionsSkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy action, since the described activities focus on platforming, puzzles, and mini gamesNothing matches. Loosen a filter.