33 New Best Upcoming Action Games 2023

2022 has already proven to be a big year for gaming, and we’re only halfway done with it! We got big exclusives and releases coming out from now until December and it’s going to be awesome! But, if you’re already looking for what will release next year? We got you covered there too.

Top 48 Upcoming Action Games of 2024

Disclaimer: The Day Before was removed from this list.

#33 Roboquest

Platform: PC Xbox One XSX|S
Release Date: November 07, 2023

Steam | Xbox

Roboquest is set in the distant future of the year 2700. This game is all about survival for humanity as they are on their last legs. Scattered throughout the desert in search of ways to turn the tide, one little girl named Max uncovers an old guardian robot. With evil bots everywhere, this might be the sign of hope humanity has been seeking. Players will reactive the guardian bot and once again take the fight against these evil bots that roam the area. Setup as an FPS experience, players will run and run through this roguelite as they attempt to clear out the evil bots and find a way to bring humanity back in control once again. 

#32 Risk of Rain Returns

Platform: PC Switch
Release Date: November 08, 2023

Steam | Nintendo

When it comes to certain titles, getting a remaster may not seem like the most important thing. But in the case of Risk of Rain Returns, it’s a chance for players to play the best version of one of the rogue-lite games you’ll find on the market.

We don’t just say that because of the visuals, though; those have been improved. The team behind the game did everything they could to improve gameplay, multiplayer, players’ options, and more! You’ll have numerous new survivors you can control and have so many loot combinations you could play the game thousands of different ways! So why not try it out?

#31 Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name

Platform: PC November 08, 2023
Release Date: PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S – November 09, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Kazuma Kiryu had a plan, and it was a good one. He would fake his death and stop being a member of the Yakuza so that he could protect those he cared about. He went underground and didn’t expect to be brought to the light ever again.

But someone is on the hunt for him, and in Like A Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name, someone is doing all they can to draw him out so they can enact their revenge!

Kiryu will don a new name and attempt to figure out the truth while fighting for his life with various styles. A deep action-packed adventure awaits you!

#30 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S
Release Date: August 25, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

If we were to tell you that there’s a mech game out there that will let you have the time of your life while making the mech of your dreams, you’d be interested, right?

Good! Because Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon is here, and it’ll give you the mech action you’ve likely been dreaming about. The game features omnidirectional battles that’ll have you on your toes from start to finish. You’ll want to outfit yourself perfectly to take on threats while also learning more about the world around you as you go through the campaign.

So what are you waiting for? Your mech awaits!

#29 Red Dead Redemption

Platform: PS4 Switch – August 17, 2023
Release Date: Xbox 360 PS3 – May 18, 2010

PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo

When it comes to Rockstar Games titles, you know there will be plenty of action for you to participate in. The only question is, how much fun will you have along the way?

Red Dead Redemption offers action on numerous fronts as you’re thrown into the age of the Wild West and tasked to take down a group of outlaws. The twist is that these outlaws were your friends; taking them down is the only way you’ll have piece.

In the recent rerelease of the game, you’ll also get access to the “Undead Nightmare” storyline, where you’ll get to face off against zombies! As we all know, there are plenty of things to do and shoot when zombies roam around.

#28 Remnant 2

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: July 25, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

When it comes to action RPGs, nothing is better than putting your character build up against vast hordes of enemies and seeing if you did enough to take them down with minimal effort. If you’re up for that kind of gameplay, Remnant II is a title you’ll want to check out.

In the game, you’ll pick your character and decide what kind of fighter they will be. Will they be brutes that beat enemies up close? Or will you give them a hard dose of reality from afar? The choice is yours, and with the new systems put into the sequel, you’ll have more ways to improve them and make them deadlier in battle.

#27 Pizza Tower

Platform: PC
Release Date: January 26, 2023

Steam

As gaming has shown throughout the years, there are various types of platformers that gamers like to try out. One of them is the fast-paced platformer that is more about blitzing enemies and weaving through levels with ease. If you’re a fan of that, then you’ll want to try Pizza Tower.

The game puts you as an Italian restaurant owner who basically loses his mind when a tower of pizza threatens to bring said restaurant to its needs.

So how do you get rid of such a tower? By literally bringing it down. You’ll race through the levels and deliver powerful blows to enemies to show this place who the real boss is.

#26 Metroid Prime Remastered

Platform: Switch
Release Date: February 08, 2023

Nintendo

For the early parts of her career, the adventures of Samus Aran were told from the 2D side-scrolling perspective. Those titles helped make Samus an icon and then helped create the “Metroidvania” experience.

But then, on the Nintendo Gamecube, Retro Studios shifted the perspective and turned the franchise into an FPS! Now, you’ll get to experience that first time with Metroid Prime Remastered!

On the planet Tallon IV, Samus must fight through a hostile world full of creatures and villainous Space Pirates using abilities old and new to save the galaxy. Do you think you’re up to the task? Jump in and find out!

#25 Like a Dragon: Ishin

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: February 21, 2023

Steam | Playstation | Xbox

While it may not be named after the Yakuza group anymore, nor is the entry in question set in modern-day Japan, that doesn’t mean you should shrug off Like A Dragon: Ishin.

Instead, you should give it a chance to see just how well this game has been made. You’ll trade in the modern-day aesthetics for 1860s Kyoto and embark on a mission of vengeance and justice as you attempt to find the man who murdered your father.

Wielding a gun and a samurai sword, you’ll face all sorts of people in Kyoto. Each fight will bring you closer to the truth. But the real question is whether you can handle that truth.

#24 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: September 26, 2023

Cyberpunk 2077 fans were finally waiting for an expansion to make its way into the marketplace. While the initial launch for Cyberpunk 2077 was rough, the development team over at CD Projekt Red had been working hard to bring this game up to their expectations. Fortunately, they have turned the game around, and we have one expansion to enjoy.

With Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, we’re getting a new storyline featuring V. This story will add a new area to the game and a slew of characters along with items. Likewise, the storyline is set within the main campaign, which ultimately means there’s potential to add another base game ending. If you’re a fan of the action RPG single-player experience from the base campaign, then this is an expansion you won’t miss out on. Explore a new area of Night City, interact with another gang, take on additional quests, and grab some new gear all with Phantom Liberty.

#23 Arizona Sunshine 2

Platform: PC PS5
Release Date: December 7, 2023

Everyone, say hello to Fred! Fred is a survivor of the zombie apocalypse, and now you have a chance to help him stay alive!

In Arizona Sunshine 2, you’ll go across the state of Arizona to get answers to a mystery that Fred must solve. But don’t worry, Fred isn’t alone! Yes, he has zombies he’ll see regularly, but he’ll also have a dog at his side!

In this VR action title, you’ll work your way through the terrain and hordes of zombies to try and get out alive! So mind your surroundings, listen to your furry friend, and make it to the next day!

#22 Persona 5 Tactica

Platform: PC Xbox One XSX|S Switch
Release Date: November 17, 2023

Did you see this coming? Few did, which makes Persona 5 Tactica a unique title that many will want to get once it comes out to console and PC.

The game will bring back the beloved Phantom Thieves and throw them into an unknown realm where an oppressive regime is ruling over its people with an iron fist. That’s where you come in. You’ll be pulled into a revolution via a woman named Erina, and you’ll make a deal with her to free everyone.

A turn-based tactics RPG awaits you in this new world. But will the story play out like you think it will?

#21 Street Fighter 6

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: June 02, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

When Street Fighter 6 was announced, there were many expectations and hopes among the fanbase. But one thing that no one would have guessed was that the title would be getting a character creation mode that would act like an RPG just as much as a fighting game.

In the story mode, you’ll make your own “World Warrior” from top to bottom. Make them look like you, or make them look however you want! Then, you’ll travel the world, meet up with the various Street Fighters to learn their moves, and create a special moveset all your own!

How will you build your fighter? Get into the game and find out!

#20 Atlas Fallen

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: August 10, 2023

There are plenty of things to like about Atlas Fallen. One of which is the unique setting where you play a warrior in a land surrounded by sand that the gods have abandoned. Wishing to take the fate of humanity back into its own hands, you’ll set out on a quest to become the ultimate champion of your people.

As you do so, you’ll craft your character’s abilities using sand and the energy of fallen foes to become the warrior you desire to be.

So jump into the world, fight for humanity’s future, and see how strong you can become. Your journey begins now.

#19 Hogwarts Legacy 

Release Date: 10 Feb 2023 | Platform: PC PS5 Xbox Series X|S
(PS4 Xbox One April 4, 2023) Switch (July 25, 2023)
Camera: Third Person
Multiplayer: No
Co-op: (Local: No | Online: No)
Genre: Open World, RPG, Fantasy, Action RPG

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

While plenty of titles have magic for you to use, it’s typically the kind you have to adjust to within the world versus something you’re familiar with. In Hogwarts Legacy, that issue is happily solved. You’ll become a witch or wizard who attends Hogwarts School and learns to be a proper magic user!

The action comes from exploring the school from top to bottom and seeing how far you can push your magic to solve puzzles, unlock new areas of the world, and fight enemies!

You can even combine spells or use them sequentially for maximum damage! You have the wand, so you have the power!

#18 Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Developer: Ubisoft Bordeaux
Publisher: Ubisoft
Platforms: PC PlayStation 5 PlayStation 4 Xbox One Xbox Series X/S Amazon Luna
Release date: October 5, 2023

If you’ve been wondering whether the Assassin’s Creed franchise has gotten “too big” in terms of scale and scope, you’re not alone. The games used to be smaller and more focused, and people enjoyed them that way. However, it got complicated when they started to go “beyond the bounds” of a few cities.

But here’s where the good news comes in, Assassin’s Creed Mirage has “return to form.” You’ll play as the assassin Basim, who resides in Baghdad. You’ll run on the ground and in the upper reaches of buildings to get around the city just like before and uncover a destiny that will change the brotherhood forever. Everything in this game is smaller than what you seen in the past couple of installments. You won’t be spending countless hours here. Instead, think of this game in the similar vein as the original installments of this beloved franchise.

#17 Wanted: Dead

• Developer: Soleil
• Publisher: 110 Industries S.A.
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5
• Release date: February 2023

Welcome to the world of Wanted: Dead, where you are Lt. Hannah Stone, who happens to be part of an elite squad in the Hong Kong police department known as the Zombie Unit.

But don’t let the name fool you, their missions is to figure out and take down a large corporate conspiracy that is trying to control the city and its people.

To figure out the truth, you’ll have to go through leagues of mercenaries, gangs, and even former military, all with a brutal mix of martial arts, weapons, and guns to strike them down with. Weave through combat how you will and finish people off with over 50 brutal moves. It’s your job to find the truth, so do that.

#16 Minecraft Legends

• Developer: Mojang Studios, Blackbird Interactive
• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
• Platforms: NS, XBO, X/S, PS4, PS5
• Release: April 18, 2023

Minecraft! It’s already made like a zillion dollars and is now the best-selling game of ALL TIME, does it really need to “expand itself” anymore than it already has? We don’t think so, and neither should you.

Regardless, the game will focus on a “new yet familiar world” and have you taking more of an action RPG approach this time around instead of just “building everything you ever wanted”. You’ll get to traverse the world and seek out allies both expected and unexpected as you wander around and figure out the mysteries of where you are.

It’s not meant to be deep, but it might be fun, so why not?

#15 Aliens Dark Descent

• Developer: Tindalos Interactive
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• Platforms: PC
• Release: June 20, 2023

The Aliens franchise is another series that has tried to adapt to the realm of video games as best it can, and so far…it’s done pretty well…overall. Isolation was the best game in that line, but with Aliens Dark Descent, you’ll have a new take on the franchise that will test your limits.

Because you will be in command of a group of marines dispatched to a moon to take down the Xenomorphs that are there. But they aren’t the only threat that you’ll have to deal with, as there are rogue operatives there trying to defeat you, as well as new monster threats.

You’ll need to build up your squad and command them with precision if you’re going to make it out alive.

#14 The Lords of the Fallen

• Developer: Hexworks
• Publisher: CI Games
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC
• Release: October 13, 2023

The Lords of the Fallen is a reboot slash follow-up to 2014’s Lords of the Fallen. This soulslike action RPG was a hit with fans of dark fantasy and brutal combat alike. So, it’s pretty exciting news that a new instalment of the game is set to launch at some point next year. The Lords of the Fallen will build on the themes of the original game, with the action taking place in the dual realms of the living and the dead. Traversing these deadly worlds as Dark Crusaders will be a core component of the gameplay, so there’ll be plenty of action to be had fighting off monsters in the bowels of these parallel lands. The Lords of the Fallen will also have online co-op functionality, meaning players can bring a companion on their journey through the hellish realms that await.

#13 Scars Above

• Developer: Mad Head Games
• Publisher: Prime Matter
• Platforms: PC
• Release: February 28, 2023

Scars Above is a new third-person action shooter that looks like it’ll satisfy those who love their sci-fi. Set in an unknown, mysterious alien world, the game focuses on survival and problem-solving. As protagonist Dr Kate Ward, players must explore a strange exoplanet and discover what happened to the rest of their crew. Scars Above will have plenty of thrilling enemy encounters and boss fights, but there’s also plenty of exploration-based action to be found in this game. Crafting weapons and gadgets and learning how to fight, survive and understand the new life discovered in this hostile new environment will be key parts of the experience. With a richly designed world full of creepy new creatures to deal with, Scars Above should prove a hit with those who love a mysterious storyline in amongst their action.

#12 Dead Island 2

• Developer: Dambuster Studios
• Publisher: Deep Silver
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, PC, Stadia
• Release: February 3, 2023

There’s certainly a lot of action to be had in Dead Island 2. The zombie apocalypse has never looked so exciting, or brutal. The action in this instalment of the Dead Island franchise will take players to the sunny climes of Los Angeles. Surviving and thriving during a zombie outbreak is no easy feat, of course, so players will be able to explore the playstyles and storylines of six different characters during their gameplay. Action-wise, the game is much like the first installment with a heavier focus on melee combat. Likewise, you can expect more gore and gruesome ways to off the undead than ever before.

#11 RoboCop: Rogue City

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: November 02, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Alex J. Murphy didn’t ask to be the legendary Robocop. But now, he has sworn to protect Detroit from crime and ensure that the people are safe, no matter what! In RoboCop: Rogue City, you’ll continue that mission in your own way, having fun as the legendary defender of justice as you clean up the streets one crime at a time.

A new threat is coming, and many other factions within the city are anxious for their arrival. Search for clues, defeat enemies, and fulfill your prime directives! But how you do so is up to you. Remember, you’re not just Robocop; you’re Alex Murphy, and that’s a huge difference.

#10 Exoprimal

• Developer: Capcom
• Publisher: Capcom
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, XBO, X/S
• Release: July 14, 2023

Have you ever wondered who would win in a fight between dinosaurs and mech suit humans? Well…you’re about to find out! Because in Exoprimal, you’ll be part of a team of exosuited human beings who are indeed going to go pick a fight with some dinosaurs.

Each exosuit has a different class and abilities for you to experience, and as a result, you’ll want to try them all out before you make your selection with your team to ensure that you have what it takes to survive.

Work as a team in PVP and PVE events, do what you can to stop the dinosaur menace, and to prove you’re better than your friends!

#9 Payday 3

• Developer: Overkill Software
• Publisher: Starbreeze Studios, Prime Matter
• Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S
• Release: September 21, 2023

Payday 2 doesn’t get enough credit for what it did. It was a heist game that had a lot of freedom, flexibility, and the ability to do all sorts of missions with all sorts of characters. Now, with Payday 3, you’ll be able to do even MORE in a “living, breathing city” that you can rob to your heart’s content.

Our group of outlaws will have new obstacles to overcome with advanced surveillance systems and the trend of cryptocurrencies rising in popularity. Law enforcement will have their own new tools and strategies to face off, not to mention the growing popularity of cryptocurrency. Will you be able to overcome the odds and walk out of the heist unscathed?

#8 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: December 7, 2023

Epic | PlayStation | Xbox

A movie franchise rarely gets a video game adaptation that is meant to help expand the movie’s universe in a meaningful way. Yet that’s exactly what’s happening with Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora!

You play a Na’vi who was kidnapped by humans and raised to try and help them infiltrate the various tribes on Pandora so the humans could achieve their goals. However, after being abandoned, you’re eventually found by a tribe and must learn to be like them so you can understand what being a Na’vi is truly like!

Plus, the humans will return, so you’ll get to help protect your people from the invaders!

#7 Diablo IV

• Developer: Blizzard Entertainment, Vicarious Visions
• Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
• Platforms: PS5, PS4, XBO, X/S, PC
• Release: 2023

It’s been many years since fans of Blizzard’s beloved hack-n-slash franchise had the chance to dive into the struggle between heaven and the underworld.

Plus, the last game in the franchise, the console/PC title, not the mobile knockoff, wasn’t as enjoyed as the publisher likely hoped.

But with Diablo IV, things have changed for the better. The gothic feel is back, and every action you take will be crucial as you attempt to stop Lilith from taking control of the underworld.

Whether you play alone or with a friend, you’ll venture deep into enemy territory and participate in a struggle for life itself!

#6 Resident Evil 4

• Developer: Capcom
• Publisher: Capcom
• Platforms: PS5, PC, X/S
• Release: March 24, 2023

The original Resident Evil 4 was one of the best games of the franchise when it came out, and is still a torch bearer in various ways due to how it handled the combat, the story, and its characters like Leon S. Kennedy and Ada Wong.

But now, to the surprise of almost no one, the game is back with a remake like 2 & 3 before it. The game will feature not just improved graphics, but a story that is different in part than before, and the gameplay mechanics has been refined, giving you another go at saving the president’s daughter from a bioterriosm organization. How fun.

#5 Final Fantasy XVI

• Developer: Square Enix
• Publisher: Square Enix
• Platforms: PS5
• Release: 2023

In the realm of Final Fantasy XVI, the Mothercrystals are a source of power and pride amongst its people, and by using the powers of these crystals, peace has been obtained…for a time at least.

But with the Blight threatening all, and darkness already taking the life of a key person in the realm of Rosaria, Clive Rosfield is going to go on a dark mission of revenge to not just avenge that whom he lost, but to get the destiny of his people back, and away from the crystals.

The game is darker and more intense than any Final Fantasy game that has come before it. So be prepared for not just massive battles, but a tone that is different.

#4 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

• Developer: Respawn Entertainment
• Publisher: EA
• Platforms: X/S, PC, PS5
• Release: April 28, 2023

The original Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order game was one of those titles that took everyone by surprise. Seriously, no one really saw this game coming in terms of its deep story, fun use of combat/Lightsaber mechanics, and more.

Set five years after the events of the first game, Star Wars Jedi Survivor sees Cal trying to do all he can to defeat the Empire and prove they’re not invincible. But new events will make him question his place in the galaxy and reunite him with old friends along the way.

Enjoy the classic style of lightsaber battles from before, mixed in with some new techniques, Force powers, and more. The galaxy far, far away has never looked more beautiful and has never been this expansive. So wander around and see what it has to offer you!

#3 Starfield

• Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Platforms: PC, X/S
• Release: September 6, 2023

The team at Bethesda has been crafting masterful gaming titles for over 25 years. Now their latest release, Starfield is their first new universe they’ve made in some time, and they endeavored to build something that every player will want to explore and enjoy.

You’ll take to the stars and enjoy a storyline that’ll have you making various choices that can affect what you do and where you go next. Or you can simply venture into the universe they’ve created so you can see all there is to see.

Players will slowly pull back the curtains of the universe, but we’ll refrain from spoiling anything here. Just like other Bethesda games, you’ll have plenty to explore, characters to meet, and quests to partake in.

#2 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

• Developer: Insomniac Games
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PS5
• Release: October 20, 2023

When a good game comes around, you KNOW it’s a good game, or a great one, or even a legendary title that everyone should play because it’s just how the world should be. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games was that title in many ways for many people.

The game kind of was announced out of nowhere, and was meant to be “Marvel’s answer to Batman”, and it was for the most part. Insomniac delved deep into Spider-Man’s roster and made sure that the game FELT like one where Spider-Man was actually swinging around New York, with a very large New York to swing around at that!

The follow-up to Insomniac Games’ massive hit on PS4, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 will continue the adventures of Peter Parker and Miles Morales. Now a unified “Spider Unit,” the two seek to protect New York City from numerous threats.

Such as what? Well, the arrival of Kraven the Hunter will put them to the test. He’s seeking the ultimate challenge and wants nothing more than to test himself against the Spider-Men and see if they’re worthy of the hunt.

But that’s not all! The Symbiote will get its claws into Peter, and Venom will soon emerge! Will the two be able to withstand the might of the Symbiote and the Hunter?

#1 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

• Developer: Nintendo
• Publisher: Nintendo
• Platforms: NS
• Release: May 12, 2023

When it comes to big titles, few can match up to The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and for numerous reasons. But if you’re going into this game to enjoy the action, you’ll have plenty to satisfy you. Once again, Link will have numerous weapons he can pick up on the go to fight off hordes of monsters. But in a twist, he can make them stronger via the “Fuse” ability! You can turn arrows into bombs or use certain jellies to freeze enemies solid, and that’s just the beginning of the possibilities! You can also merge things with your shield so that your defensive weapon can be offensive too! For example, you can attach a flamethrower to it and burn enemies as you defend against their attacks!

Disclaimer: This article was updated on 11/6/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.