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1. Rogue Agent
Rogue Agent is a turn-based strategy game, fast-paced, that pits the player against the computer on a secret service thriller around the world. Rogue Agent is a strategy, casual and indie game. Released on April 29th 2018 has received 409 reviews of which 345 were positive and 64 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
7.9
345
64
73
players
2. PAPERHEAD EP.0
In this cute cardboard world, something went horribly wrong... You wake up in a prison cell. A strange voice calls to you from the depths of dark corridors covered in runic symbols and blood. Reload your trusty shotgun and find out... WHY WOULD CARDBOARD... BLEED? PAPERHEAD EP.0 is a fps, singleplayer and fast-paced game. Released on November 14th 2024 has received 3,357 reviews of which 3,139 were positive and 218 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.0
3,139
218
25
players
3. MicroWorks
MicroWorks is a competitively lighthearted party game where you and up to 16 other players compete through a series of microgames and boss stages to reach the top of the scoreboard and unleash chaos! MicroWorks is a indie, multiplayer and minigames game. Released on September 02nd 2022 has received 1,517 reviews of which 1,235 were positive and 282 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #3 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
7.8
1,235
282
8
players
4. Paint Warfare
A fast-paced online arena FPS with jetpacks, hang gliders, fast respawns, 6-minute rounds and instant matches Paint Warfare is a fps, arena shooter and multiplayer game. Released on March 06th 2022 has received 1,704 reviews of which 1,462 were positive and 242 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.2
1,462
242
6
players
5. 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. The Local is a parkour, fast-paced and fps game. Released on February 26th 2025 has received 500 reviews of which 473 were positive and 27 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.8
473
27
2
players
6. Reflex Arena
Reflex is a competitive Arena FPS that combines modern tech with the speed, precision and freedom of a 90s shooter. If you sunk countless hours into the Quake or Unreal series, Reflex will feel like a welcome return of the old school shooter feel. Reflex Arena is a arena shooter, fps and action game. Released on March 08th 2017 has received 1,552 reviews of which 1,315 were positive and 237 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.1
1,315
237
2
players
7. OLDTV
Can you think twice in under a second? OLDTV is a great soundtrack, fast-paced and indie game. Released on July 15th 2017 has received 5,441 reviews of which 5,148 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
9.1
5,148
293
8. Alien Removal Division
The invasion has started and the secret military research facility has fallen leaving only chaos. As the only survivor, you must fight your way through the military base against a horde of frantic aliens. A.R.D. is a FREE single-player first-person shooter made by students from Breda University. Alien Removal Division is a parkour, fps and action game. Released on June 17th 2022 has received 1,084 reviews of which 963 were positive and 121 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.4
963
121
9. SWARMRIDERS
SWARMRIDERS is a FREE "endless runner"+"twin stick shooter" ARCADE mashup. A "machine gun swarm surfing minigame" made as a bonus content for the UBERMOSH community. SWARMRIDERS is a action, indie and bullet hell game. Released on June 15th 2016 has received 486 reviews of which 431 were positive and 55 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
8.3
431
55
10. Tribes: Ascend
This edition packages weapon DLC from ten previous expansions as well new featured content. Tribes: Ascend is a fps, multiplayer and action game. Released on June 27th 2012 has received 8,585 reviews of which 6,946 were positive and 1,639 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played fast-paced games.
7.9
6,946
1,639
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