Action
Action is a genre of video games in which the success of completing a task depends on the player's reaction speed and ability to make quick, correct decisions. The dynamics of such games are high, although some allow for a slower pace. Most often, this genre includes fighting games, shooters, platformers, and some sub-genres of real-time strategy. Action games may include elements of exploration, racing, puzzles, and more, but the foundation is always built on visual-motor coordination.
Years
Platforms
NESSNESGame BoyCommodore 64Windows 3.xTurboGrafx CDAtari 8-bitGenesisSEGA Master SystemPC-98FM TownsSharp X68000SEGA CDCD-iDOSTurboGrafx-16Neo GeoGame GearAmiga CD32Arcade
Statuses
Best Games in the Action genre of 1993 (Game released)
Game released: Game Gear, Genesis, iOS, PlayStation 3, SEGA Master System, Wii, PC, Xbox 360, Nintendo 3DS → 1993
Players:
10/10
Steam:
92/100
Metacritic:
83/100
This arcade action fighting game follows the struggle against the Syndicate after Mr. X kidnaps Adam. Players choose Axel, Blaze, Skate, or Max, each...
Role-playing game, Action, Simulation, First-person view, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Cyberpunk
Game released: DOS, PC → September 1993
Steam:
90/100
Game released: Amiga, Amstrad CPC, Apple II, Atari ST, DOS, FM Towns, Game Boy, Game Boy Color, Game Gear, Genesis, iPad, iPhone, Mac, NES, Nintendo 3DS, SAM Coupé, SEGA CD, SEGA Master System, Sharp X68000, SNES, TurboGrafx CD, Wii, iOS → 1990
Players:
8.1/10
Prince of Persia is a side-scrolling adventure arcade action platformer. While the Sultan of Persia is waging war in a foreign country, his Grand...
Simulation, Action, Flight Simulator, In real time, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Star Wars, Space
Game released: DOS, PC → 1993
Steam:
78/100
Star Wars: X-Wing is a first-person action and flight simulator from LucasArts Entertainment Company LLC. The main publisher of the game is LucasArts...
Game released: Amiga, Apple II, Apple IIgs, Atari ST, BlackBerry, Commodore 64, FM Towns, Game Boy, Game Gear, Game Boy Color, Genesis, NES, PC Booter, SEGA Master System, Sharp X68000 → 1986
Players:
6.5/10
Marble Madness is an isometric arcade game with action elements from the developers at Atari Games Corporation. The main publisher of the game is...
Game released: Android, Atari 2600, Atari 5200, Apple II, Atari 7800, Atari 8-bit, BlackBerry, Commodore 64, Game Boy, Game Gear, Genesis, iPhone, iPod Classic, Lynx, NES, PC Booter, SEGA Master System, SNES, TI-99/4A, VIC-20, Xbox 360, ZX Spectrum, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC → 16 October 2010
Players:
5.8/10
Steam:
91/100
Metacritic:
65/100
This top-down arcade game follows Ms. PAC-MAN through mazes as she collects dots and avoids ghosts. Clearing a maze advances to the next stage. Power...
