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.
 Game Title |
DOS (1996), Windows (1996) and Linux (1996) Inner Worlds is a side-scrolling fantasy action game in which you play the role of a woman named Nikita who... |
DOS (1995) Inordinate Desire is a turn-based strategy game with action elements. As commander of a spaceship carrier you have to conquer... |
DOS (1995) It is the year 15432, and criminal organizations are flourishing. Scavenging has become increasing profitable, since the criminal elite is... |
Windows (2002) This game takes place in France during the medieval 14th century when the Holy Inquisition reigned over the populus and... |
Browser (2008) Dave wakes up in a cell, having no idea who he is and where he came from. The only thing... |
Windows (2012) Insane 2 is a multi-player racing game and a direct sequel to 1NSANE. The game's emphasis is on multi-player gameplay... |
Xbox 360 (2011) and Windows (2012) Insanely Twisted Shadow Planet is a side-scrolling action game in which an alien in a small flying saucer has to... |
Windows (2004) and J2ME (2006) An independent developer's action game, Insaniquarium puts the player in the troublesome role of an aquarium owner- purchasing various kinds... |
Amiga (1987) and Atari ST (1987) This shoot 'em up scrolls vertically at constant speed. As well as waves of aliens, there are lots of mounted... |
DOS (1994) As a naval agent your job is to find the secret undersea laboratory of evil scientist, Dr. Riptide and give... |
Nintendo DS (2008) Insecticide is a handheld take on the PC version. In the future, Insects have become the dominant species on Earth... |
Windows (2008) Insecticide: Part 1 is set in a world that has been overtaken by insects. It takes place a long time... |
Windows (2005) Insect Invade II is an action game where the player controls a naked man who is trying to defend himself... |
Genesis (1990) and NES (1990) Mecha Insect forces collide in this side-scrolling shooter, set in a garden, passing buildings and other scenery. Fight wasps, bees... |
Amiga (1991), Atari ST (1991) and Commodore 64 (1989) Insects in Space is a side-scrolling shooter with similarities to Defender. Insects killed everyone on Earth except a few babies.... |
Macintosh (2011), Windows (2011) and Linux (2011) Inside a Star-filled Sky is a top-shooter set inside maze-like environments. The player controls a creature that can be guided... |
Virtual Boy (1995) Insmouse no Yakata is an action game where the player must survive many mazes filled with mutated monsters. When starting... |
SNES (1993) Inspector Gadget is on yet another mission against the evil Doctor Claw and his army of M.A.D. (Mean And Dirty)... |
Game Boy Advance (2001) Based on the DIC animated show of the same name, Inspector Gadget: Advance Mission is a standard platform game, similar... |
Commodore 64 (1987) and ZX Spectrum (1987) When the International Circus comes to town, a mysterious series of disappearances begin, and Inspector Gadget is called into help.... |
PlayStation (2001) According to the story of Gadget's Crazy Maze, Inspector Gadget's mysterious arch-nemesis is up to no good once again. This... |
Game Boy Color (2000) Go Go Gadget!!! Once again the evil Dr. Claw has brought misery onto the world by unleashing a horrible new... |
Windows (2007) Instinct is a story-driven first-person-shooter that takes place in a modern setting. The player will take the roles of three... |
Genesis (1994) Germany is growing its war machine to overtake the world. To reach this goal quickly, their evil leaders sent spies... |
Amiga (1990) Intact is a vertically scrolling shooter. The player uses a space ship to fly through four levels. Of course there... |
