Best 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.
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Risen 2: Dark Waters
Set several years after the end of Risen, raging titans have devastated the world and pushed humanity to the brink of existence. Subsequently, monstrous creatures have risen from the watery depths of the sea and their attacks have brought all seafaring to a grinding halt.
The Walking Dead
A five-part adventure horror series set in the same universe as Robert Kirkman’s award-winning comic book series.
Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut
In this original and adult psychological survival horror, the masked protagonist must escape from a city ravaged by disease, by any means necessary.
Noitu Love 2: Devolution
A century after the legendary boy Noitu Love saved the world from the evil Darns, they rise again, but in a chaos of time-bending mayhem!
Blades of Time
Ayumi, the gorgeous gun and sword-wielding treasure hunter, sets out on a journey to an ancient island in search of new adventures. While rich in bounty, the island is also filled with the magic of Chaos, being at the same time home to blood thirsty monsters.
Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet
In this Insanely Twisted, 2-D action-adventure game, explore unique environments and battle bizarre creatures.
The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings Enhanced Edition
A time of untold chaos has come. Mighty forces clash behind the scenes in a struggle for power and influence. The Northern Kingdoms mobilize for war. But armies on the march are not enough to stop a bloody conspiracy...
Men of War: Condemned Heroes
Command a Soviet penal battalion in this standalone real-time tactics game from the Men of War series. Based on true events, Condemned Heroes delivers brutal, story-driven missions across the Eastern Front – where every order, bullet, and life matters.
Legend of Grimrock
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Rayman® Origins
Experience the magical universe of Rayman with legendary 2D gameplay that has captured the hearts of millions of fans!
A Total War Saga: FALL OF THE SAMURAI
Experience the dramatic conflict of samurai culture and modern weaponry between the Imperial throne and the last Shogunate in 19th century Japan.
Warp
Warp™ is a strategic stealth-action puzzler where gamers play as Zero, a loveable yet lethal, little orange alien with a big score to settle. Abducted by a villainous General from his home world and taken to an underwater research facility, Zero must plan his ultimate escape by relying on his arsenal of special abilities.
Ys: The Oath in Felghana
An Action RPG driven by fast-paced combat and paired with an intricate puzzle-filled world.
iBomber Defense Pacific
iBomber moves to the Pacific as you fight a whole new enemy across the Pacific rim to regain freedom.
Luxor Evolved
In an all-new, completely revamped LUXOR Evolved, the chains are faster, the power-ups more awesome, the shooters more stealthy. In this retro-styled arcade shooter, you’ll experience a faster, more intense LUXOR, unlike any you’ve seen before.
Really Big Sky
A super fast, twin analogue shooter for the modern age!
Wargame: European Escalation
The New Fatal Error DLC includes a new 5-mission Operation and touch-screen controls.
Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
The Darkness II
An intense first person shooter that delivers a twisted and gripping narrative of tragedy, modern crime drama, and supernatural horror.
Jagged Alliance - Back in Action
A contemporary remake of the much-loved series of turn-based mercenary-themed strategy games.
Shank 2
The fan-favorite 2D brawler is back as ex-mob hit man Shank returns to action in Shank 2. With those closest to him under attack, Shank is once again forced on the offensive. Now he must put his trusty arsenal of handguns, shotguns, automatic weapons, chainsaws, machetes, grenades, plus all-new weaponry and moves to use in order to...
PixelJunk™ Eden
Swing, climb, and jump your way through massive “gardens” of vibrant other-worldly plant-life in this truly organic platformer.
Serious Sam II
Serious Sam II is a shot of adrenaline to the hearts of first-person shooter fans across the world. This is serious!
Star Trek Online
In Star Trek Online, the Star Trek universe appears for the first time on a truly massive scale. Players take the captain's chair as they command their own starship and crew. Explore strange new worlds, seek out new life and new civilizations, and boldly go where no one has gone before.
Fortune Summoners
A massive gameworld to explore with nearly a dozen dungeons to delve into.
Unstoppable Gorg
Defend the solar system from fearsome aliens by sending satellites into orbit in revolutionary tower defense action!
Dustforce DX
Take control of a nimble janitor to rid the world of dust and debris.
Evochron Mercenary
The life of an independent mercenary is rarely without excitement. Your spacecraft awaits and your adventure begins in the Sapphire star system.
Fable - The Lost Chapters
Each person you aid, each flower you crush, and each creature you slay will change this world forever. Fable: Who will you be?
SATAZIUS
The year is 2051. Location: SATAZIUS, a long-abandoned planet. The cruiser Agano was on patrol when it was attacked and stricken by a confederacy of space pirates that had established a base on SATAZIUS. The pirates attacked the Agano intending to steal the assault ship ‘Trafalgar’ that was stowed aboard the Agano, but the Trafalgar made...
