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A merciless action RPG whose interconnected world of Lordran rewards careful exploration with clever shortcuts, deliberate combat and cryptic, melancholic lore. Every death teaches something, and every victory feels truly earned.
A merciless action RPG whose interconnected world of Lordran rewards careful exploration with clever shortcuts, deliberate combat and cryptic, melancholic lore. Every death teaches something, and every victory feels truly earned.
A merciless action RPG whose interconnected world of Lordran rewards careful exploration with clever shortcuts, deliberate combat and cryptic, melancholic lore. Every death teaches something, and every victory feels truly earned.
The definitive competitive tactical shooter: terrorists versus counter-terrorists in tense round-based matches where precise aim, team coordination and smart economy management decide every win.
The definitive competitive tactical shooter: terrorists versus counter-terrorists in tense round-based matches where precise aim, team coordination and smart economy management decide every win.
A brutally fast top-down shooter where one hit kills and every floor is mastered through rapid trial, error and instant restarts. Its neon visuals, pulsing synthwave soundtrack and unsettling, surreal story about violence make it unforgettable.
2012PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified9.75 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 110,997 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Strong soundtrack
Distinctive, stylised art style
A brutally fast top-down shooter where one hit kills and every floor is mastered through rapid trial, error and instant restarts. Its neon visuals, pulsing synthwave soundtrack and unsettling, surreal story about violence make it unforgettable.
A brutally tough boss-rush shooter animated like a 1930s cartoon, where precise dodging, parrying and shooting decide every fight. A swinging big-band jazz score and local co-op round it out.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 200,988 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Boss fights as highlights
Shooting and gunplay
A brutally tough boss-rush shooter animated like a 1930s cartoon, where precise dodging, parrying and shooting decide every fight. A swinging big-band jazz score and local co-op round it out.
The genre-defining team shooter where terrorists and counter-terrorists clash in tense rounds over bombs and hostages. With no respawns, an economy for buying gear and unforgiving gunplay, every round rewards teamwork, tactics and sharp aim.
The genre-defining team shooter where terrorists and counter-terrorists clash in tense rounds over bombs and hostages. With no respawns, an economy for buying gear and unforgiving gunplay, every round rewards teamwork, tactics and sharp aim.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switchfree67 % positive
A fast free-to-play battle royale hero shooter set in the Titanfall universe, where squads of three legends with unique abilities fight to be the last team standing. Slick movement, tight gunplay and squad synergy define it.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switchfree67 % positive
Mixed, 1,077,088 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Co-op or multiplayer
Sci-fi setting
A fast free-to-play battle royale hero shooter set in the Titanfall universe, where squads of three legends with unique abilities fight to be the last team standing. Slick movement, tight gunplay and squad synergy define it.
A supremely stylish character action game where the witch Bayonetta battles hordes of angels using Witch Time, precise dodges and absurdly over-the-top finishers. Deep combo mechanics, colossal bosses and plenty of tongue-in-cheek charm.
2009PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified19.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 27,651 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Fantasy setting
Boss fights as highlights
A supremely stylish character action game where the witch Bayonetta battles hordes of angels using Witch Time, precise dodges and absurdly over-the-top finishers. Deep combo mechanics, colossal bosses and plenty of tongue-in-cheek charm.
A blistering stylish-action showcase where three wildly different demon hunters chain combos and weapon swaps to chase the highest style rank. Over-the-top cutscenes, a pumping soundtrack and deep mechanical mastery make it a genre benchmark.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 120,402 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Fast pace
Strong soundtrack
A blistering stylish-action showcase where three wildly different demon hunters chain combos and weapon swaps to chase the highest style rank. Over-the-top cutscenes, a pumping soundtrack and deep mechanical mastery make it a genre benchmark.
A blistering PlatinumGames hack-and-slash where cyborg ninja Raiden parries and freely slices enemies apart with Blade Mode. Over-the-top boss fights and a legendary metal soundtrack make it a cult classic.
A blistering PlatinumGames hack-and-slash where cyborg ninja Raiden parries and freely slices enemies apart with Blade Mode. Over-the-top boss fights and a legendary metal soundtrack make it a cult classic.
A competitive 5v5 tactical shooter that blends unforgiving, precision gunplay with distinct agent abilities. Team coordination and round-by-round strategy matter as much as raw aim.
A competitive 5v5 tactical shooter that blends unforgiving, precision gunplay with distinct agent abilities. Team coordination and round-by-round strategy matter as much as raw aim.
A brutal top-down action sequel where one hit kills and every floor demands split-second planning and reflexes. A fractured, non-linear story across multiple characters unfolds in garish neon, driven by a hypnotic synthwave soundtrack.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €94 % positive
Very positive, 70,364 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Dark, serious atmosphere
Distinctive, stylised art style
A brutal top-down action sequel where one hit kills and every floor demands split-second planning and reflexes. A fractured, non-linear story across multiple characters unfolds in garish neon, driven by a hypnotic synthwave soundtrack.
Quake III Arena is a pure arena shooter where blistering movement like strafe-jumping, precise aim and controlling item spawns decide every match. There's no campaign, just relentless deathmatches and duels against bots or real players.
Quake III Arena is a pure arena shooter where blistering movement like strafe-jumping, precise aim and controlling item spawns decide every match. There's no campaign, just relentless deathmatches and duels against bots or real players.
A blistering hack-and-slash where young Dante juggles swappable fighting styles, weapons and guns, and the game rewards you for fighting with flair. It is famously punishing, with legendary boss duels like the fights against Vergil and a heavy metal soundtrack.
A blistering hack-and-slash where young Dante juggles swappable fighting styles, weapons and guns, and the game rewards you for fighting with flair. It is famously punishing, with legendary boss duels like the fights against Vergil and a heavy metal soundtrack.
The definitive competitive tactical shooter, where two teams fight short, high-stakes rounds over bomb sites and precise aim, utility usage and team coordination decide everything. Source 2 adds reactive volumetric smoke to a famously unforgiving skill ceiling.
2023PC, Steam Deck playable13.29 €85 % positive
Very positive, 9,972,361 reviews on Steam
Competing against other players
Shooting and gunplay
Co-op or multiplayer
The definitive competitive tactical shooter, where two teams fight short, high-stakes rounds over bomb sites and precise aim, utility usage and team coordination decide everything. Source 2 adds reactive volumetric smoke to a famously unforgiving skill ceiling.
2019PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €97 % positive
A blistering neo-noir action platformer where one hit kills and each room plays like a puzzle solved with your katana, slow-motion and deflected bullets. It's wrapped in a twisted, fragmented story with dialogue choices and a superb synthwave soundtrack.
2019PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 66,672 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Jumping and platforming
Distinctive, stylised art style
A blistering neo-noir action platformer where one hit kills and each room plays like a puzzle solved with your katana, slow-motion and deflected bullets. It's wrapped in a twisted, fragmented story with dialogue choices and a superb synthwave soundtrack.
A tough, pun-filled bullet-hell roguelike where you dodge-roll and flip tables through procedural floors with hundreds of wildly creative guns. Every run plays differently, and mastering the dense projectile patterns is deeply rewarding.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.79 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 79,682 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Pixel art
Shooting and gunplay
A tough, pun-filled bullet-hell roguelike where you dodge-roll and flip tables through procedural floors with hundreds of wildly creative guns. Every run plays differently, and mastering the dense projectile patterns is deeply rewarding.
2024PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €93 % positive
A slick hack-and-slash set on a ruined Earth where precise parries and dodges decide every fight. It pairs spectacular boss battles with semi-open zones full of secrets and a standout soundtrack.
2024PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 62,507 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Post-apocalyptic setting
Boss fights as highlights
A slick hack-and-slash set on a ruined Earth where precise parries and dodges decide every fight. It pairs spectacular boss battles with semi-open zones full of secrets and a standout soundtrack.
A co-op roguelike spin-off of Elden Ring where a trio races across a shrinking map over three days, powering up before facing a towering Nightlord boss. Fast, intense runs with distinct hero classes replace the sprawling solo journey.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable39.99 €83 % positive
Very positive, 130,469 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Runs that play out differently every time
Fantasy setting
A co-op roguelike spin-off of Elden Ring where a trio races across a shrinking map over three days, powering up before facing a towering Nightlord boss. Fast, intense runs with distinct hero classes replace the sprawling solo journey.
Ninja Gaiden 4 revives the legendary hack-and-slash series with lightning-fast, brutal combat, co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames. As newcomer Yakumo you carve through a rain-soaked, demon-infested Tokyo where reflexes and combo mastery decide everything.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified69.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 8,792 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Boss fights as highlights
Challenging difficulty
Ninja Gaiden 4 revives the legendary hack-and-slash series with lightning-fast, brutal combat, co-developed by Team Ninja and PlatinumGames. As newcomer Yakumo you carve through a rain-soaked, demon-infested Tokyo where reflexes and combo mastery decide everything.
A weighty melee brawler where knights, vikings and samurai clash using a stance-based system that rewards parries, feints and reading your opponent. Tense PvP duels and team battles are the heart of it, with a short campaign on the side.
A weighty melee brawler where knights, vikings and samurai clash using a stance-based system that rewards parries, feints and reading your opponent. Tense PvP duels and team battles are the heart of it, with a short campaign on the side.
The legendary 1999 arena shooter built around lightning-fast deathmatches, inventive alt-fire weapons and varied modes like Capture the Flag and Assault. Whether against humans or sharp bots, reflexes, map knowledge and precise aim decide every match.
The legendary 1999 arena shooter built around lightning-fast deathmatches, inventive alt-fire weapons and varied modes like Capture the Flag and Assault. Whether against humans or sharp bots, reflexes, map knowledge and precise aim decide every match.
A punishing soulslike set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe, where the betrayed general Khazan seeks revenge through weighty, precise melee combat and brutal boss duels. Its striking cel-shaded look and aggressive parry-and-stamina system set it apart.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified59.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 21,441 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Fantasy setting
Boss fights as highlights
A punishing soulslike set in the Dungeon & Fighter universe, where the betrayed general Khazan seeks revenge through weighty, precise melee combat and brutal boss duels. Its striking cel-shaded look and aggressive parry-and-stamina system set it apart.
Riot's tag-team fighter pits League of Legends champions against each other in 2v2 duos, letting two players share a team and coordinate combos and assists. Fast, combo-heavy fights with approachable inputs but plenty of depth for competitive players.
Riot's tag-team fighter pits League of Legends champions against each other in 2v2 duos, letting two players share a team and coordinate combos and assists. Fast, combo-heavy fights with approachable inputs but plenty of depth for competitive players.
Demanding samurai action where you switch on the fly between Samurai and Ninja fighting styles to take down yokai from Japanese myth. Deep loot and build systems meet an open world for the first time in the series.
2026PC, PlayStation−46 %119.99 € 64.79 € 5 days left78 % positive
Mostly positive, 12,076 reviews on Steam
Loot and gear
Strong character progression
Fantasy setting
Demanding samurai action where you switch on the fly between Samurai and Ninja fighting styles to take down yokai from Japanese myth. Deep loot and build systems meet an open world for the first time in the series.
Furi is a pure boss-rush duelist where you mix sword combat, parrying and twin-stick shooting in intense one-on-one fights. Each guardian has a distinct style, backed by bold comic-inspired art and a driving electronic soundtrack.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 11,301 reviews on Steam
Boss fights as highlights
Distinctive, stylised art style
Fast pace
Furi is a pure boss-rush duelist where you mix sword combat, parrying and twin-stick shooting in intense one-on-one fights. Each guardian has a distinct style, backed by bold comic-inspired art and a driving electronic soundtrack.
As a stranded astronaut caught in a time loop, you fight across a constantly shifting alien planet. Frantic bullet-hell shooting and a dark, enigmatic story make every run intense and punishing.
As a stranded astronaut caught in a time loop, you fight across a constantly shifting alien planet. Frantic bullet-hell shooting and a dark, enigmatic story make every run intense and punishing.
A blistering kung fu action game set in a dark 'Kungfupunk' world, where the dying assassin Soul unravels a conspiracy through fast, parry-heavy blade combat. Its fights feel like choreographed wuxia cinema.
2026PC, PlayStation, Steam Deck playable59.99 €94 % positive
Very positive, 105,420 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Strong, story-driven narrative
Lavish presentation
A blistering kung fu action game set in a dark 'Kungfupunk' world, where the dying assassin Soul unravels a conspiracy through fast, parry-heavy blade combat. Its fights feel like choreographed wuxia cinema.
A vibrant team shooter where two squads of five clash over objectives using heroes with distinct abilities. Coordination, smart role and hero picks, and sharp reflexes decide every match.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable14.99 €32 % positive
Mostly negative, 430,494 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Co-op or multiplayer
Competing against other players
A vibrant team shooter where two squads of five clash over objectives using heroes with distinct abilities. Coordination, smart role and hero picks, and sharp reflexes decide every match.
A heavy, grounded take on Doom where the Slayer stands his ground with a shield saw, parries and brutal melee weapons in a grim medieval sci-fi world. Rides on a cyber-dragon and battles in a giant mech add spectacle and variety.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified49.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 33,013 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Lavish presentation
Dark, serious atmosphere
A heavy, grounded take on Doom where the Slayer stands his ground with a shield saw, parries and brutal melee weapons in a grim medieval sci-fi world. Rides on a cyber-dragon and battles in a giant mech add spectacle and variety.
A visually stunning action RPG based on Journey to the West, pitting you as a staff-wielding monkey warrior against a parade of spectacular bosses. Transformations, spells and precise dodging define its demanding combat.
A visually stunning action RPG based on Journey to the West, pitting you as a staff-wielding monkey warrior against a parade of spectacular bosses. Transformations, spells and precise dodging define its demanding combat.
Capcom's revival of Onimusha sends a samurai wielding the Oni Gauntlet through a demon-infested Edo-era Kyoto. Its core is weighty, precise swordplay built around timing-based counters and gory, cinematic presentation.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable69.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 17,500 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Historical setting
Strong, story-driven narrative
Capcom's revival of Onimusha sends a samurai wielding the Oni Gauntlet through a demon-infested Edo-era Kyoto. Its core is weighty, precise swordplay built around timing-based counters and gory, cinematic presentation.
A lightning-fast shooter built on wall-running and double jumps, with a short but inventive campaign about the bond between a rifleman and his mech BT-7274. It pairs that with fluid multiplayer where pilots and Titans clash on the same battlefield.
A lightning-fast shooter built on wall-running and double jumps, with a short but inventive campaign about the bond between a rifleman and his mech BT-7274. It pairs that with fluid multiplayer where pilots and Titans clash on the same battlefield.
The second Souls entry sends you as a cursed undead through the decaying kingdom of Drangleic, offering punishing bosses, huge weapon and build variety, and a sprawling, branching world packed with secrets.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified39.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 33,496 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Build variety
Strong character progression
The second Souls entry sends you as a cursed undead through the decaying kingdom of Drangleic, offering punishing bosses, huge weapon and build variety, and a sprawling, branching world packed with secrets.
A blisteringly fast shooter that forces you to keep moving and treat every demon as a resource, carving out ammo, armor and health with the chainsaw, flame belch and glory kills. Paired with a crushing metal soundtrack, its fights play out like a violent dance through hordes of demons.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 187,987 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Fast pace
Strong soundtrack
A blisteringly fast shooter that forces you to keep moving and treat every demon as a resource, carving out ammo, armor and health with the chainsaw, flame belch and glory kills. Paired with a crushing metal soundtrack, its fights play out like a violent dance through hordes of demons.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−60 %69.99 € 27.99 € 5 days left49 % positive
A fast-paced Soulslike from Team Ninja set in the collapsing Han Dynasty, where deflecting and countering define the combat rhythm. Demon-corrupted warlords and mythical beasts provide tough fights that can also be tackled in co-op.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−60 %69.99 € 27.99 € 5 days left49 % positive
Mixed, 20,993 reviews on Steam
Loot and gear
Strong character progression
Melee combat with weapons or fists
A fast-paced Soulslike from Team Ninja set in the collapsing Han Dynasty, where deflecting and countering define the combat rhythm. Demon-corrupted warlords and mythical beasts provide tough fights that can also be tackled in co-op.
A fast, fluid 2D roguelite with Metroidvania structure, where tight, punchy combat and a huge arsenal of weapons make every run feel different. Permanent unlocks and new routes give you a real sense of progress even as you die again and again.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 157,452 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Pixel art
Melee combat with weapons or fists
A fast, fluid 2D roguelite with Metroidvania structure, where tight, punchy combat and a huge arsenal of weapons make every run feel different. Permanent unlocks and new routes give you a real sense of progress even as you die again and again.
A free-to-play reboot of the classic military shooter series, combining huge vehicle-filled PvP battles with a tense extraction mode where your loot and gear are on the line. Class-based operators with unique abilities reward coordinated teamplay.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xboxfree57 % positive
Mixed, 200,263 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Co-op or multiplayer
Competing against other players
A free-to-play reboot of the classic military shooter series, combining huge vehicle-filled PvP battles with a tense extraction mode where your loot and gear are on the line. Class-based operators with unique abilities reward coordinated teamplay.
Ultrakill is an extremely fast retro first-person shooter that blends style-ranking from character action games with brutal carnage. You heal by bathing in enemy blood and must fluidly chain weapons, movement and combos.
Ultrakill is an extremely fast retro first-person shooter that blends style-ranking from character action games with brutal carnage. You heal by bathing in enemy blood and must fluidly chain weapons, movement and combos.
An extremely fast arena shooter built on aim, movement and map control. Distinct champions with their own abilities add a twist to the classic Quake duel formula.
An extremely fast arena shooter built on aim, movement and map control. Distinct champions with their own abilities add a twist to the classic Quake duel formula.
You track and battle colossal beasts across living ecosystems, learning their patterns and crafting ever-stronger gear from their parts. The demanding, weighty combat really shines when hunting in four-player co-op.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified29.99 €89 % positive
Very positive, 319,319 reviews on Steam
Loot and gear
Boss fights as highlights
Strong character progression
You track and battle colossal beasts across living ecosystems, learning their patterns and crafting ever-stronger gear from their parts. The demanding, weighty combat really shines when hunting in four-player co-op.
An older Kratos travels through Norse mythology with his son Atreus. Weighty axe combat, an emotional father-son story and a seamless single-shot camera make it stand out.
An older Kratos travels through Norse mythology with his son Atreus. Weighty axe combat, an emotional father-son story and a seamless single-shot camera make it stand out.
Wilds sets its hunts across seamless, shifting ecosystems where storms and weather swings change how monsters behave. Fourteen weapon types, a new Focus Mode and deep gear crafting make for more approachable yet still demanding fights, solo or in co-op.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified39.99 €53 % positive
Mixed, 204,050 reviews on Steam
Loot and gear
Playing together in co-op
Fantasy setting
Wilds sets its hunts across seamless, shifting ecosystems where storms and weather swings change how monsters behave. Fourteen weapon types, a new Focus Mode and deep gear crafting make for more approachable yet still demanding fights, solo or in co-op.
A blazing-fast fighting game with a striking anime-style 3D look and a heavy metal soundtrack. It welcomes newcomers while offering deep mechanics for veterans, wrapped in stylish presentation and aggressive, high-speed duels.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable39.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 47,911 reviews on Steam
Distinctive, stylised art style
Competing against other players
Co-op or multiplayer
A blazing-fast fighting game with a striking anime-style 3D look and a heavy metal soundtrack. It welcomes newcomers while offering deep mechanics for veterans, wrapped in stylish presentation and aggressive, high-speed duels.
Game Freak's dark action RPG sends Emma and her dog Koo across a ruined, post-apocalyptic Japan. Its core is demanding, technical combat built around the two fighting as a duo.
Game Freak's dark action RPG sends Emma and her dog Koo across a ruined, post-apocalyptic Japan. Its core is demanding, technical combat built around the two fighting as a duo.
A brutal 2D fighter where each character has selectable combat variations, flashy X-Ray moves and gleefully gory Fatalities. A cinematic story mode continues the saga of Earthrealm and Outworld.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified19.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 39,692 reviews on Steam
Competing against other players
Co-op or multiplayer
Dark, serious atmosphere
A brutal 2D fighter where each character has selectable combat variations, flashy X-Ray moves and gleefully gory Fatalities. A cinematic story mode continues the saga of Earthrealm and Outworld.
A fast, flashy hack-and-slash where Nero's Devil Bringer arm lets you yank enemies around and chain outrageous combos, with Dante returning with his switchable fighting styles. The style ranking system rewards variety and precision, giving it huge mastery depth.
2008PC, PlayStation, Xbox91 % positive
Very positive, 2,302 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Fast pace
Strong soundtrack
A fast, flashy hack-and-slash where Nero's Devil Bringer arm lets you yank enemies around and chain outrageous combos, with Dante returning with his switchable fighting styles. The style ranking system rewards variety and precision, giving it huge mastery depth.
An extremely fast, competitive arena shooter built on aim, movement and map control. Over 100 arenas and many game modes make it a classic of online competition.
2010PC, Steam Deck playable9.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 4,398 reviews on Steam
Competing against other players
Shooting and gunplay
Co-op or multiplayer
An extremely fast, competitive arena shooter built on aim, movement and map control. Over 100 arenas and many game modes make it a classic of online competition.
Bungie's extraction shooter drops you as a cybernetic Runner, solo or in a crew of three, onto the mysterious world of Tau Ceti IV to grab loot and fight rival players for a successful escape. Its bold, graphic-design-driven sci-fi aesthetic sets it apart from typical military shooters.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox39.99 €81 % positive
Very positive, 45,520 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Co-op or multiplayer
Shooting and gunplay
Bungie's extraction shooter drops you as a cybernetic Runner, solo or in a crew of three, onto the mysterious world of Tau Ceti IV to grab loot and fight rival players for a successful escape. Its bold, graphic-design-driven sci-fi aesthetic sets it apart from typical military shooters.
Brutal medieval battles for up to 64 players where directional swings, parries and feints decide every duel. A steep skill curve meets chaotic, often hilarious battlefield mayhem.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable28.99 €80 % positive
Very positive, 91,653 reviews on Steam
Competing against other players
Co-op or multiplayer
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Brutal medieval battles for up to 64 players where directional swings, parries and feints decide every duel. A steep skill curve meets chaotic, often hilarious battlefield mayhem.
A first-person soulslike from the Ghostrunner team that casts you as a resurrected soldier of Napoleon's army. You fight horrifying monsters with blades, firearms and supernatural powers, in tense parry-driven combat set in a grim, twisted version of the Napoleonic era.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox39.99 €80 % positive
Very positive, 2,932 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Dread and tension
Fantasy setting
A first-person soulslike from the Ghostrunner team that casts you as a resurrected soldier of Napoleon's army. You fight horrifying monsters with blades, firearms and supernatural powers, in tense parry-driven combat set in a grim, twisted version of the Napoleonic era.
A demanding soulslike set in a grim take on the late Ming Dynasty, where a mysterious plague twists people into monsters. Flexible weapon builds, precise parrying and a madness mechanic that trades risk for power define its combat.
A demanding soulslike set in a grim take on the late Ming Dynasty, where a mysterious plague twists people into monsters. Flexible weapon builds, precise parrying and a madness mechanic that trades risk for power define its combat.
A free-to-play 5v5 hero shooter where Shard Cards voted on before each round rewrite the rules, from giant heads to zombie teammates. Tight gunplay meets chaotic twists in a loud, comic-inspired style.
A free-to-play 5v5 hero shooter where Shard Cards voted on before each round rewrite the rules, from giant heads to zombie teammates. Tight gunplay meets chaotic twists in a loud, comic-inspired style.
A grim soulslike where you possess the bodies of fallen warriors and use them in fast, punishing fights against false gods. The sequel offers a more open, ruined world with horror undertones.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck playable−25 %49.99 € 37.49 € 4 days left80 % positive
Very positive, 20,949 reviews on Steam
Fantasy setting
Dark, serious atmosphere
Interconnected level design
A grim soulslike where you possess the bodies of fallen warriors and use them in fast, punishing fights against false gods. The sequel offers a more open, ruined world with horror undertones.
id Software's landmark shooter sends you through grim, gothic Lovecraftian mazes full of monsters, with lightning-fast movement, frantic gunplay and a brooding industrial soundscape by Trent Reznor. Its multiplayer also made history.
id Software's landmark shooter sends you through grim, gothic Lovecraftian mazes full of monsters, with lightning-fast movement, frantic gunplay and a brooding industrial soundscape by Trent Reznor. Its multiplayer also made history.
Ghostrunner II is a blisteringly fast first-person slasher where you wallrun, grapple and slice through a ruined cyberpunk world as a cyber ninja. One hit kills, so precision and reflexes are rewarded; new additions include motorbike sections and bigger boss fights.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Steam Deck verified39.99 €80 % positive
Very positive, 8,152 reviews on Steam
Sci-fi setting
Post-apocalyptic setting
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Ghostrunner II is a blisteringly fast first-person slasher where you wallrun, grapple and slice through a ruined cyberpunk world as a cyber ninja. One hit kills, so precision and reflexes are rewarded; new additions include motorbike sections and bigger boss fights.
A brutal, gorgeously produced fighter with gory Fatalities, customizable fighter variations and a blockbuster-style time-bending story mode. Competitive online play and the Krypt keep players coming back.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €88 % positive
Very positive, 87,546 reviews on Steam
Competing against other players
Co-op or multiplayer
Lavish presentation
A brutal, gorgeously produced fighter with gory Fatalities, customizable fighter variations and a blockbuster-style time-bending story mode. Competitive online play and the Krypt keep players coming back.
Action games on PC cover a lot of ground, but they share one thing: your hands do the talking. This list leans hard toward difficult games, so the main question is what kind of challenge you enjoy. Soulslikes such as Elden Ring and Dark Souls III ask for patience and pattern reading, shooters like Counter-Strike: Global Offensive test aim and teamwork, and character action games such as Devil May Cry 5 reward you for learning deep combo systems.
When choosing, think about pace and company. If you want a solo adventure to explore at your own speed, Elden Ring's open world lets you wander off and come back stronger when a boss walls you. If you love tight one-on-one duels, Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice builds everything around parrying and breaking enemy posture. For short, intense bursts, Hotline Miami's one-hit deaths and instant restarts make every attempt quick. If you'd rather play with others, Apex Legends puts you in squads of three, while Cuphead offers local co-op for tough boss fights side by side.
Art style matters too. Cuphead looks like a 1930s cartoon, Hotline Miami goes for neon pixel art with a synthwave soundtrack, and Bayonetta leans into over-the-top flair and humor. If you're new to Soulslikes, Dark Souls: Remastered is a good way to see where the formula started, with sharper visuals and the Artorias DLC included.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best action game for beginners on PC?
Most games here are demanding, but Elden Ring is one of the more approachable options because its open world lets you explore elsewhere and level up when a fight feels too hard. Hotline Miami is also forgiving in its own way thanks to instant restarts.
Which action games on PC can I play with friends?
Apex Legends is built around squads of three, and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is a team-based competitive shooter. Cuphead supports local co-op if you want to tackle its bosses together on one PC.
Should I play Dark Souls or Dark Souls: Remastered?
Dark Souls: Remastered is the easier pick for most players, since it adds sharper visuals, smoother framerates and the Artorias DLC to the same interconnected world of Lordran. Once you're hooked, Dark Souls III continues with faster, more refined combat.
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