Action 2017 for Nintendo 3DS — top best games in the Action genre

Arcade, Action, Adventure, Online, First-person view, Fantasy / Medieval, Sandbox, Indie, Survival, Crafting

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 13 September 2017

Players: 7.6/10

Metacritic: 83/100

An exciting sandbox focused on freedom of action and exploring a practically endless open world. Created through procedural generation, it is filled with...

Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment

Arcade, DLC, Fantasy / Medieval, Free game, Side view, Action, Indie, Adventure

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 25 April 2017

Steam: 94/100

Metacritic: 84/100

Shovel Knight: Specter of Torment is a free add-on for owners of the side-scrolling arcade platformer Shovel Knight. You have to take the other side of the...

Metroid: Samus Returns

Action, Shooter, Platformer, Futurism (Future), Side view, Metroidvania

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 15 September 2017

Metacritic: 85/100

Metroid: Samus Returns is a 2D side-scrolling action platformer set in the Metroid universe. The game is based on the 1991 classic Metroid 2: Return of Samus, with...

Fire Emblem Warriors

Action, Slasher, Third-person view, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 28 September 2017

Players: 10/10

Metacritic: 72/100

Fire Emblem Warriors is a third-person fantasy slasher game set in the Fire Emblem universe. You have to go to a new kingdom and play for your favorite heroes...

Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Japanese role-playing game, Fantasy

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 29 July 2017

Players: 7/10

Steam: 84/100

Metacritic: 86/100

Dragon Quest 11: Echoes of an Elusive Age is a third-person action RPG set in the Dragon Quest universe. You have to plunge into a colorful fantasy world and...

Blaster Master Zero

Action, Platformer, Side view, Metroidvania

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 9 March 2017

Steam: 93/100

Metacritic: 78/100

Blaster Master Zero is an 8-bit side-scrolling action platformer based on the 1988 Blaster Master game. The new edition features the unique style of the original...

RPG Maker Fes

Role-playing game, Simulation, Action, Educational game (Education), Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 27 June 2017

Metacritic: 64/100

RPG Maker Fes is a wonderful editor for DIY Japanese role-playing games. You can easily create your own ideal role-playing game, without knowledge or programming...

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon

Action, Strategy, Fantasy / Medieval, Turn-based, Tactics

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 17 November 2017

Players: 7.7/10

Metacritic: 84/100

Pokemon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon is an updated and expanded edition of turn-based tactical action in the fantasy setting of legendary Pokemon. The new game expands...

Attack on Titan 2: Future Coordinates

Action, Adventure, Slasher, Third-person view, Anime / Manga

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 30 November 2017

Players: 5.5/10

Attack on Titan 2: Future Coordinates is an action-adventure slasher game with a third-person view based on the manga and anime Attack on Titan. A hundred years...

Monster Hunter XX

Role-playing game, Action, Third-person view, Anime / Manga, Fantasy / Medieval

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 25 August 2017

Monster Hunter XX is a continuation of the popular action role-playing game with a third-person view. The game is an expanded and expanded version of Monster Hunter...

Kirby's Blowout Blast

Action

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 6 July 2017

Metacritic: 69/100

This 3D platform action game follows Kirby as he inhales enemies and turns them into projectiles. Across more than 25 stages, he jumps between platforms, collects...

bit Dungeon

Role-playing game, Roguelike, Top-down view, Fantasy / Medieval, Indie, Action

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 13 July 2017

Steam: 89/100

bit Dungeon is a top-down arcade action roguelike with role-playing elements in a fantasy setting. A dynamic pixel game awaits you about a hero looking for his...

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions

Role-playing game, Action, Adventure, Mario Game, Japanese role-playing game

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 6 October 2017

Metacritic: 81/100

Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's Minions is a remake of 2003's Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga for the Game Boy Advance. The game features enhanced graphics...

Runbow Pocket Deluxe

Arcade, Action, Platformer, Side view

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 20 June 2017

Runbow Pocket Deluxe is a side-scrolling arcade action platformer. Expect fast and frantic action with multiple modes and unique, complex mechanics. Platforms and...

Tank Troopers

Arcade, Action, Third-person view

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 16 February 2017

Metacritic: 64/100

Tank Troopers is an arcade action game with a third-person view. You have to control various tanks, upgrade them, recruit a crew of fighters with different...

Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop

Arcade, Action, Puzzle

Game released: Nintendo 3DS → 16 May 2017

Metacritic: 56/100

Cooking Mama: Sweet Shop is a continuation of the Cooking Mama series of entertaining culinary arcade games. In the game you have to prepare a wide range of dishes...

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Best Games in the Action genre of 2017 for Nintendo 3DS