Action
Description
In action games players are required to have good reflexes and quick reaction in order to overcome challenges. Action games typically focus on combat, during which the player must press buttons or keys rapidly or in timed intervals in order to execute attacks and other moves. Non-combat challenges may include avoiding traps, jumping, running, completing tasks within a pressing time limit, etc.Common action sub-genres are shooters, fighting, and platform games.
Though most racing / driving, sports, and many simulation games contain action-oriented gameplay, they can be considered action games only if they specifically emphasize arcade-like, reflex-based gameplay.
Action games may include extensive non-violent exploration and/or puzzle-solving, or combine themselves with other genres, e.g. role-playing or driving.
Quick thinking is often required to succeed in action games; however, games that specifically emphasize quick thinking over reflexes are usually real-time strategy or puzzle games.
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 Nintendo DS (2006) This limited edition includes: Pinky Street: Kira Kira Music Hour A figurine of the main character in the game A... |
 Windows (1998) Pinky & The Brain: World Conquest is a licensed game about the TV show Pinky & The Brain. Instead of... |
 PlayStation (2002) and Game Boy Advance (2001) Grandpa Bee has kidnapped before finishing you, Pinobee - a robotic bee made to defend the world. The player must... |
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Commodore 16, Plus/4 (1986) Pin Point is based on the game Spindizzy where you control a spinning top over ten flick-screen isometric levels to... |
Arcade (1974) Pin Pong is a simple black and white pinball game by Atari. It was one of the first (if not... |
 Amiga (1988) The Starion Cluster is under threat from the Pioneer Plague, which is spreading to every planet and destroying its lifeforms,... |
 DOS (1996) This compilation contains: Pipe Mania!! Volfied |
Amiga (1990) Pipe Rider is a basic shooter. The player controls either one or two cannons which run on a string. The... |
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ZX Spectrum (1986) This single-screen top-down action puzzler stars Pippo, a cute creature who must change the colour of each square on a... |
MSX (1985) Pippols is a vertically scrolling shooter in which you take control of a lad who navigates what seems to be... |
Commodore 64 (2008) Pir8! was developed for the annual Mini Game Competition and was an entry for the 2k size category.It is a... |
Amiga (1992) In Piracy on the High Seas the player takes the role of three men who have to recover the Golden... |
Browser (2006) Piraka Attack is a Flash game based on LEGO BIONICLE's 2006 line. The Piraka have used their Zamor Spheres to... |
 DOS (1996) Piranha is your run-of-the-mill Asteroids clone, but features a vast range of weapons and enemies across 100 levels of gameplay.... |
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Windows (2014) This is a curated compilation of 101 free indie games, distributed with permission as an enormous torrent collection on The... |
Windows (2007) This static shooter requires the player to defend a Cliffside fortress from a succession of pirate attacks. The likes of... |
 Browser (2009) In Pirate Launch, the player controls a pirate ship which is launched from a cannon towards a desert island where... |
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Windows (2007) Pirates: Battle for the Caribbean is an action game in which the player has to defend his island fortress from... |
MobyRank
Top games by as rated by the press:
- 97 The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
- 96 World of Goo
- 96 Super Mario Galaxy 2
- 96 Super Mario Galaxy
- 96 Super Mario Bros. 3
- 96 SoulCalibur
- 96 Metroid Prime
- 96 Grand Theft Auto IV
- 95 World of Goo
- 95 Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
Games must have at least a MobyRank of 80 to be considered.
MobyScore
Top games by as rated by our users:
- 4.21 007: Legends (2012)
- 5.00 1001 Nights of DOOM (1995)
- 3.44 1942 (2013)
- 3.44 1942 (1987)
- 3.44 1942 (2013)
- 5.00 2 Games in 1: Disney Princess + Disney's The Lion King 1 ½ (2004)
- 5.00 2in1 Pack: Battle Arena Toshinden - Fatal Fury 3 (1999)
- 5.00 2in1 Pack: Dragon's Lair - Space Ace (1998)
- 3.84 3-D Ultra NASCAR Pinball (1999)
- 4.55 3-D Ultra Pinball: Thrillride (1996)
Games must have at least 1 votes and a MobyScore of 4.0 to be considered.
Basic Genres
Action is part of Basic Genres. This group of genres contain:
