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.
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Platforms
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Statuses
Best Games in the Action genre of 2026 (Game released)
Action, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie, Cooperative (co-op), Survival, Open world, Crafting
Game released: PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, Mac, Linux → 9 September 2026
VGTimes:
7.8/10
Players:
8.5/10
Metacritic:
90/100
A fantasy sandbox with survival elements. You can play alone or with others, exploring the world and gathering resources, finding and raiding tombs, building bases...
Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Exploration, Open world, Fantasy, Medieval era
Game released: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5 → 20 August 2026
VGTimes:
8.0/10
Players:
8/10
Metacritic:
83/100
A sequel to the action RPG that combines a dark atmosphere with tactical battles and open-world exploration. The events unfold in a dilapidated universe full of...
Game released: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 → 27 February 2026
VGTimes:
9.0/10
Players:
8.8/10
Metacritic:
91/100
The ninth game in the main Resident Evil series. Picks up after the events of Village, returning players to the heart of the franchise - a dilapidated Raccoon...
Action, Shooter, Adventure, DLC, First-person view, Futurism (Future), Combat robots, Science fiction, Exploration
Game released: PC, PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One → 16 April 2026
VGTimes:
6.8/10
Players:
8.2/10
The expansion completes the story of Atomic Heart. Sergey Nechaev and the Twin will head to the "Crystal" complex to challenge the KRAZ in a relentless bloody...
Game released: PC, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 → 9 December 2024
VGTimes:
9.2/10
Players:
8.3/10
Metacritic:
87/100
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle is an immersive first-person adventure simulator, where an engaging story is woven into a well-developed game world with freedom...
Game released: PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 → 25 February 2022
Players:
7.9/10
Metacritic:
95/100
An adventurous soulsborne action game in a dark fantasy world from the creators of the Dark Souls series, featuring the author of "Game of Thrones". The focus is on...
Game released: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 → 13 February 2026
VGTimes:
7.0/10
Players:
8.8/10
Metacritic:
81/100
A dark game from the authors of Little Nightmares 1 and 2 with a cooperative mode. Brother and sister must save their missing friends and get off the creepy island...
Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Cooperative (co-op), Open world, Fantasy
Game released: PC → 23 July 2026
Players:
6.9/10
Metacritic:
79/100
A role-playing action game with an open world, where the player embarks on a journey across a vast fantasy continent in search of legendary heroes. The story...
Game released: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2 → 17 April 2026
VGTimes:
9.2/10
Players:
8.6/10
Metacritic:
87/100
A sci-fi action game set on a mysterious lunar station taken over by artificial intelligence. The story centers around Hugh, a member of a rapid response team, and...
Game released: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch → 27 August 2026
VGTimes:
7.5/10
Metacritic:
83/100
The second collection brings together three iconic chapters of the series. The package includes Metal Gear Solid 4: Guns of the Patriots, Metal Gear Solid: Peace...
Game released: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch 2 → 21 June 2024
Players:
8/10
Metacritic:
94/100
The expansion takes place in the lands of the Shadows, filled with new secrets. As players progress, they discover unknown places, fight formidable opponents, and...
Game released: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Nintendo Switch 2, Nintendo Switch → 14 April 2026
VGTimes:
9.2/10
Players:
9/10
Metacritic:
94/100
A continuation of the roguelike Hades, taking players into even deeper and darker layers of ancient Greek mythology. This time the story revolves around Melinoe...
Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, In real time, Third-person view, Futurism (Future), Anime / Manga
Game released: PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2, Xbox Series X/S → 23 January 2025
VGTimes:
9.0/10
Players:
8.7/10
Metacritic:
91/100
The second part of the reimagining of the Japanese role-playing game Final Fantasy VII from 1997 and the direct sequel to VII Remake. Fans of the cult JRPG and...
