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 44

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Hector The Cat - Treasure Hunter

Orion Games 974Win · 2023For:Roguelite players who want short, repeatable dungeon runsSkip if:Players seeking long, continuous adventures rather than runs lasting under 45 minutes
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MamaShroom

Ichor StudiosWin · 2023For:Platformer fans who want a 40-level family-reunion adventureSkip if:Players seeking a platformer with more than 40 stated levels or a broader campaign structure
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Medved Hellraiser 2

Cow Games, Falco SoftwareWin · 2023For:Action-game fans who want a short four-level campaignSkip if:Players seeking a long campaign or a large amount of content may find four levels too limited.
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Fallen Prince

Eridanus GamesWin · 2023For:Metroidvania fans who want combat to be the main focusSkip if:Players seeking a broad inventory or equipment-management system may hit a wall because the game has no inventory.
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Listen

PENG MINWin · 2023For:Players who want a shooter centered on audio cues rather than visual displaysSkip if:Players seeking visually guided combat or on-screen navigation, since play has no visual interface
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Evil Snowmen 2

EvgenoLabWin · 2023For:Players seeking a short snowy action-adventure with a 30–60-minute storySkip if:Players looking for a long campaign or extensive post-story content
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HE ESCAPED

Manuel I.Win · 2023For:Horror-adventure players who want a handcrafted solo escapeSkip if:Players looking for a continuous campaign rather than a handcrafted adventure alongside repeatable escape rounds
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Hot Dog Reporter

Exquisite Trash ClubWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Platformer fans who want short stages built around speed and movementSkip if:Players seeking a finished, large-scale adventure rather than 12 current linear levels
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Marsh

TeeGKWin · 2023For:Players seeking a 2D game that combines platforming and shootingSkip if:Players seeking a game built around deep role-playing systems may find the stated platforming-and-shooting structure limited.
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Chasing Chickens

Quartus GamesWin · 2023For:Action players who want maze navigation combined with shootingSkip if:Players looking for a final boss battle or a conventional boss-focused ending
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AWA 2024

OMNIDREAM CREATIONSWin · 2023For:Shoot-em-up fans who want modern military aircraftSkip if:Players seeking a game structure broader than nine action stages with end-level bosses
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SOS Zombie Survivors

Silvercontrol StudiosWin · 2023For:Zombie-survival fans who want combat combined with resource managementSkip if:Players seeking a story-led adventure with varied exploration rather than repeated survival waves
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The Nefargad

Oriseus StudiosWin · 2023For:Horror players who want first-person puzzle solvingSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay rather than puzzle-based dungeon escape
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Alien Egg: Ascent

TrinarySunWin · 2023For:Players who enjoy movement-focused adventures centered on jumping, rolling, and sliding.Skip if:Players seeking varied activities beyond jumping, rolling, and sliding may find the movement options narrow.
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MALWARE Rewritten

Bracket BreakersWin · Linux · 2023For:Action-platformer players who want fast movement and combat rather than a slow-paced experienceSkip if:Players who want stage layouts and obstacles to stay simple, since levels grow more complex as the game progresses
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Minigunner®

Crystal Fruit GamesWin · Mac · 2023For:Twin-stick shooter fans who want wave-based outpost defenseSkip if:Players seeking a story-led campaign rather than repeated defenses against enemy waves
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SlipDream Resonator

Small Brain GamesWin · 2023For:Rhythm-game fans who want twin-stick controlsSkip if:Players seeking a story-driven campaign rather than arcade-style level play
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Abandonware : The Horror Collection

Hound Picked GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Horror fans who want short, connected mini gamesSkip if:Players seeking one extended horror campaign rather than a collection of mini games
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Risky Woods

Bleem.NetWin · 2023For:Action-platformer players who want combat across a defined sequence of levelsSkip if:Players seeking an open-ended structure rather than a 12-level progression
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Platboarder

Gnaw Paw StudiosWin · Linux · 2023For:Players who enjoy casual games with unusual genre combinationsSkip if:Players seeking a conventional platformer with movement as the only main mechanic
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Live Art: Impossible Challenge

Mini Fun GamesWin · Mac · Linux · 2023For:Players who enjoy precision challenges and specifically want levels where obstacles can end a run.Skip if:Players who prefer forgiving challenges may find obstacle collisions frustrating because they fail the level.
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Bear No Grudge

Jonathan FrancisWin · 2023For:Players who want an action-adventure story about a bear pursuing a corporate CEO, rather than a non-narrative action gameSkip if:Players seeking a consistent gameplay format may find the shifts between combat, skating, and racing uneven.
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Amabilly

lightUPWin · 2023For:Platformer fans who prefer short stages with two distinct gameplay focusesSkip if:Players looking for long, extended levels rather than short stages
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Blood Red

Reptilian GamesWin · 2023For:Co-op horror players who want to investigate and identify supernatural threats togetherSkip if:Players seeking a horror game focused on a detailed narrative or character development