Hidden Action Games on Steam

Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated action games. For those who prefer not to search, check out lists of the most played, top deals and best free to play Action games on Steam.

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Metal Garden Travel through an overgrown megastructure, and discover what lies beyond it. Metal Garden is a short, atmospheric singleplayer FPS game.

Price 5.89€
Rating 9.1
Release 21 Mar 2025
MASH VP! Re:VISION [Fusion, Synthesis, Coalescence]"MASH VP! Re:VISION" is a revolutionary rhythm game that “fuses” two lanes and music into a completely new experience.With a variety of tracks, game modes, and a creativity-driven mashup system, it invites you into a new world of music!

Price 28.99€
Rating 8.0
Release 21 Mar 2025
Unpossess: Exorcism Simulator Unpossess is a 1-4 co-op exorcism simulator game set in the early 1900s. Players take on the role of exorcists responsible for addressing cases of human possession.

Price 13.79€
Rating 7.1
Release 21 Mar 2025
Iron Saga VS Take control of an assortment of superb mechs and engage in thrilling combat with other enthusiasts on the same battlefield! In addition to original mecha, well-known IPs such as "Mazinger Z" and “Dancouga – Super Beast Machine God” also ready for the mecha war!

Price -20% 23.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 21 Mar 2025
FATE: Reawakened Reawaken the critically acclaimed FATE games like never before! Play all 4 classic dungeon crawler titles with enhanced graphics as you battle through challenging procedurally generated dungeons, learn powerful spells, and fish to your heart’s content. Are you up to the task? Your FATE awaits!

Price 24.99€
Rating 6.8
Release 12 Mar 2025
Auto Sale Life Build an automotive empire. Buy, sell, and customize cars to create your own brands and showrooms. Become a shrewd entrepreneur in this immersive car trading and customization game.

Price -51% 4.80€
Rating 6.9
Release 12 Mar 2025
Metal Bringer In this roguelike action-adventure, control humanoid "Labor" and giant "Arms" to uncover the mysteries of the world. Create fully-customizable robots, strengthen them, and take down hordes of enemies!

Price 19.50€
Rating 8.4
Release 11 Mar 2025
Voids Vigil Blast through robotic hordes in this arena auto-battler rogue-lite Brotato-like. Use auto-firing weapons and drones, timely dashes and special abilities to reach the Void where a final Conservator awaits convergence. Spend your Cogs wisely within the varied shops to create unique builds!

Price 4.49€
Rating 8.8
Release 10 Mar 2025
Max Manos Max Manos is an incremental destruction game where you play as a powerful hand, known as Max Manos, eliminating shapes. Chain explosive reactions, collect shards, and upgrade your abilities to destroy shapes even faster.

Price 5.89€
Rating 8.7
Release 06 Mar 2025
Nebulock Nebulock is a short bullet-hell game with intense gameplay, where the player must destroy bosses made of blocks, collect resources and upgrade his spaceship.

Price 2.99€
Rating 8.1
Release 05 Mar 2025
The Local A fast-paced movement game, loosely inspired by Surf and B-Hop. Featuring 5 gamemodes, multiplayer, and a large, playground-like world. Master the movement, and conquer the leaderboards.

Price Free to play
Rating 8.8
Release 26 Feb 2025
SPARTA 2035 "Sparta 2035" is a turn-based tactics game in the spirit of a classic action movie. Control a squad of mercenaries, complete missions and liberate Africa from terrorists.

Price 10.82€
Rating 7.2
Release 24 Feb 2025
Whisker Squadron: Survivor A smooth roguelite shooter from the creators of RACE THE SUN, featuring a voiced cast of feline pilots in a dramatic showdown against corporate-powered robots called The Swarm. Features a 3-act campaign with branching paths, epic bosses, and a wide arsenal of pilots, ships, and weapons.

Price -56% 8.77€
Rating 7.8
Release 21 Feb 2025
Dark PGT Dark PGT – A Souls-like game in an alternate universe of future USSR on Unreal Engine 5. You will play the role of alcoholic-schizophrenic experiencing psychological disorders and hallucinations. Travel to a village in 2030 to unravel all its secrets and solve all its problems.

Price 4.99€
Rating 8.3
Release 20 Feb 2025
BrokenLore: LOW BrokenLore: LOW is a psychological horror game set in a mist-covered, beautiful Japanese village, blending hyper-realistic graphics with low-poly elements. The main enemy is the Gashadokuro, a yokai from Japanese folklore.

Price -55% 3.99€
Rating 7.5
Release 20 Feb 2025
The Backrooms 1998 - Found Footage Survival Horror Game The Backrooms: 1998 is a first-person found footage psychological horror survival game where it tells the story of a young teen after accidentally falling into the depths of The Backrooms in 1998. Roam freely, mark, explore and try unravel the story - however you are not alone. Don't scream.

Price 8.19€
Rating 8.1
Release 20 Feb 2025
Sodaman Sodaman is a bullet-heaven roguelike where you play as a supersoldier fighting alien hordes with soda powers. Find game-breaking sodas and concoct custom cocktails. Discover planets, unlock weapons, sodas, cybernetics, power-up cards, and more. But first, crack open a cold one.

Price -44% 2.80€
Rating 7.5
Release 17 Feb 2025
Flash Doll Physics engine-powered trendy toy figures, automatic battles, customizable moves, bring your friends and fight crickets together online!

Price 8.50€
Rating 7.7
Release 14 Feb 2025
Tomb Raider IV-VI Remastered Her legacy lives on! Play the next series of Tomb Raider adventures in this remastered collection of Lara Croft's darkest adventures.

Price -14% 25.19€
Rating 8.4
Release 14 Feb 2025
The Legend of Heroes: Trails through Daybreak II Return to the Calvard Republic and unravel the mystery of the crimson beast! One day, a shocking series of murders set the wheels of fate into motion once again. Chaos looming on the horizon, the spriggan Van Arkride receives an unexpected visitor. Who is behind the murders, and what is their goal?

Price 59.99€
Rating 8.4
Release 14 Feb 2025
Guns of Fury Guns of Fury is a retro-inspired action platformer that combines the run & gun and Metroidvania genres. Explore a vast interconnected world, gain new abilities and weapons, battle epic bosses and stop the plans of an evil corporation before it’s too late!

Price -30% 10.35€
Rating 8.2
Release 13 Feb 2025
Ancient Cultivatrix "Ancient Cultivatrix" is a Roguelite cultivation game with tower defense elements. The world was corrupted by chaos and became utterly depraved. Please gather the surviving cultivatrices and unite them. Enhance Taoist energy and spiritual prowess together, gradually uncovering the elusive truth.

Price 10.00€
Rating 7.1
Release 13 Feb 2025
JUMP KING QUEST The most BRUTAL Platforming-Action-Multiplayer-RPG in THE WORLD with NO Game-Over, only falling down… Defy the fiends of The Heights TOGETHER or alone to rise as KING on your Quest to The Smoking Hot Babe at the Top!

Price 24.50€
Rating 7.9
Release 12 Feb 2025
Astronomics Top-down action and space exploration meet asteroid mining automation! Navigate to randomly generated asteroids passing by and start mining. Impress your employer, upgrade your equipment, fight off pirates and save up for that ticket to Earth so you can finally come home... for the very first time.

Price -22% 15.21€
Rating 8.4
Release 10 Feb 2025

Action games are a cornerstone genre in the gaming world, cherished for their compelling gameplay that often involves intense combat, quick reactions, and strategic decision-making under pressure. These titles challenge players' reflexes and problem-solving abilities, making them a favorite pastime for both casual and hardcore gamers. On platforms like Steam, action games boast a massive following, thanks to their wide array of styles and creative design.

What Makes a Great Action Game?

Combat Mechanics
Deep and dynamic combat systems that offer a variety of approaches and satisfying feedback for every action taken. Look for games that introduce new weapons, abilities, or enemies as you progress through the adventure.
Pacing and Adrenaline
A well-managed game flow that balances moments of exploration or narration with intense combat sequences, keeping the player constantly engaged and excited.
Freedom of Movement
Fluid and responsive controls that allow players to move agilely, dodge attacks, and strategically position themselves, which is crucial in fast-paced combat situations.

Discover the Vast World of Action Games

Are you searching for the best action games? Here you'll find a curated collection spanning from fast-paced first-person shooters (FPS) and adrenaline-pumping hack and slash titles, to engaging action RPGs with compelling stories and online multiplayer action games that let you challenge friends or foes worldwide. Whether you prefer tactical action, breathtaking combat, or expansive exploratory adventures, our selection is constantly updated to offer you the most exciting new action titles and must-play classics.

What are the best platformer games for beginners?

If you're looking for beginner-friendly action games that ease you into the genre without overwhelming you, consider starting with titles that offer clear objectives, forgiving mechanics, and gradual difficulty spikes. Games like Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales offer intuitive combat and traversal, allowing you to feel powerful quickly. Horizon Zero Dawn™ Remastered also features accessible combat systems with clear enemy weaknesses and excellent tutorials.

Shared Adventures Await!

Multiplayer platformer games are all about creating unforgettable shared adventures. Experience the thrill of cooperating to overcome tricky obstacles and timing jumps perfectly alongside a buddy in local co-op gems like Cuphead or Rayman® Legends. Or, if you prefer connecting remotely, dive into unique online multiplayer experiences where teamwork is key, such as the delightful cooperative challenges of It Takes Two or the frantic, chaotic races of Party Animals.