The Best Action-adventure Games - Page 3

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Nuclear Blaze (2021)

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Nuclear Blaze is a unique 2D firefighting game from the creator of Dead Cells, with all the devastating backdrafts, exploding walls and sprinklers you could expect. Fight your way through a mysterious facility and try to keep the blaze under control.

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  • platform
  • 2d
  • action-adventure
  • mystery
  • scroller
  • exploration
  • atmospheric
  • pixel
  • colourful
  • rogue-like
  • action
  • investigation
  • full-blown

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Tall Poppy (2021)

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PC Windows

Tall Poppy is a fun-house horror experience where you must find your wife's purse and a way off the church property before the prankster ghost gets you!

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  • comedy
  • action-adventure
  • horror
  • exploration
  • first-person
  • adventure
  • dark
  • humor
  • story
  • linear
  • funny

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Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 5 Playstation 4

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy casts you as Star-Lord, and tasks you with traipsing around the galaxy with Rocket, Groot, Drax, and Gamora. Developer Crystal Dynamics captures the spirit and fun of the true Guardians team while also exploring untapped quadrants of Marvel lore. The game features a strong story that keeps you playing as Peter Quill for the entire game and promises electric moments with thoughtful junctures.


What we like:
  • Strong story
  • Explore untapped quadrants of Marvel lore
  • Electric moments and thoughtful junctures
  • Control Peter in every battle & feel like leader of Guardians
What could be improved:
  • No multiplayer or cooperative action options

  • superhero
  • combat
  • battle
  • action-adventure
  • narrative
  • fight
  • exploration
  • shooter
  • story
  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • action
  • single-player
  • tps
  • third-person

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Kena: Bridge of Spirits (2021)

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Playstation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X PC Windows Playstation 5

Kena: Bridge of Spirits is an interactive adventure filled with stunning visuals, a touching story and engaging exploration. Players take on the role of Kena, a young spirit guide helping two lost children find their brother. Along her journey, she must battle evil entities and face her own demons to protect the village from corruption. With its unique world, cute 'Rot' companions and challenging combat, this game is sure to be one of the best experiences of the year.

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What we like:
  • Unique world
  • Stunning visuals
  • Engaging combat
  • Adorable 'Rot' companions
  • Challenging puzzles
What could be improved:
  • Story may be too linear for some
  • Combat can prove difficult for inexperienced players

  • platform
  • action-adventure
  • puzzle
  • combat
  • boss-fight
  • exploration
  • boss
  • cute
  • souls
  • adventure
  • pixar
  • battle
  • action
  • narrative
  • 3d

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Sir Whoopassa: Immortal Death (2022)

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PC Windows

Sir Whip Ass Immortal Death is an independently developed game that offers a unique hack and slash experience. You take on the role of Sir Whoopass, a tryhard hero with a heart of gold tasked with finding the legendary villain beating artifact. A variety of weapons and hats, puzzles, and intense action awaits you in this 11 hour adventure.

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What we like:
  • Unique hack and slash experience
  • Variety of weapons and hats to choose from
  • Intense action moments
  • Puzzles to test your skills
  • Fantastic narration and voice acting
What could be improved:
  • Poor cut scenes production quality
  • Lack of controller support
  • Occasional overwhelming moments

  • action-adventure
  • comedy
  • hack-and-slash
  • open-world
  • beat-em-up
  • story
  • dungeon
  • dragon
  • funny
  • third-person
  • controller-support
  • rpg
  • exploration
  • action
  • fight

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Stellar Blade (2023)

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Stellar Blade is an all-new action adventure on PS5®. The future of humanity is balanced on the edge of a blade. Explore breathtaking science fiction-inspired environments.


  • boss-fight
  • post-apocalyptic
  • boss
  • combat
  • narrative
  • action
  • skill
  • open-world
  • sci-fi
  • action-adventure
  • exploration
  • platform
  • battle
  • souls
  • fight

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor (2023)

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Unleash the force in STAR WARS Jedi: Survivor! Join Cal Kestis on an unforgettable, galaxy-spanning adventure packed with stunning visuals, satisfying gameplay, and a captivating storyline. Face thrilling boss battles and explore vast worlds. Are you ready to protect the Jedi Order?


What we like:
  • Gripping narrative
  • Visually stunning
  • Satisfying gameplay
  • Improved character development
  • Exciting boss fights
What could be improved:
  • Technical performance issues
  • Lackluster exploration
  • Some animations lack polish

  • fight
  • combat
  • action-adventure
  • platform
  • exploration
  • open-world
  • narrative
  • battle
  • puzzle
  • boss
  • adventure
  • skill
  • boss-fight
  • story
  • action

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God of War RagnarAk (2024)

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Kratos and Atreus embark on a mythic journey for answers before Ragnarök arrives – now on PC.

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  • cinematic
  • mythology
  • hack-and-slash
  • rpg
  • emotional
  • action-adventure
  • drama
  • third-person
  • action
  • 3d
  • atmospheric
  • adventure
  • story
  • fantasy
  • open-world

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Arietta of Spirits (2021)

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Arietta of Spirits is a charming adventure game with emotion-filled narrative, no-filler gameplay, and fast paced combat. The game tells the story of Arietta and her family, visiting their Grandmother's cabin for the first time after her passing away a year prior. However, the family trip takes an unexpected turn when Arietta meets a mysterious new friend and gains the ability to see strange spirits that inhabit the island.


  • no-filler
  • pixel
  • action-adventure
  • emotion
  • top-down
  • zelda
  • supernatural
  • adventure
  • story
  • combat
  • fantasy
  • lore
  • narrative
  • boss-fight
  • exploration

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Shadow Man Remastered (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox One Playstation 4 Nintendo Switch

Shadow Man Remastered is an action-adventure game set in a grimey, industrial hellscape. Play as Michael LeRoi, a supernatural superhero brought back to life by voodoo priestess Mama Nettie who implanted the Mask of Shadows into his chest. Explore labyrinthine worlds and battle enemies using your Shadow Gun and Voodoo magic.


What we like:
  • Unique control system allows player to use a distinct item in each hand
  • Restored content not found in any original releases
  • Great voice acting
  • Terrifying soundtrack
  • Labyrinthine world
What could be improved:
  • No map system to help with navigation
  • Platforming can be hit or miss due to camera angle

  • platform
  • tps
  • action-adventure
  • metroidvania
  • 3d
  • horror
  • exploration
  • third-person
  • old-school
  • retro
  • shooter
  • adventure
  • atmospheric
  • demons
  • dark

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