52 Best NEW Upcoming Action Games of 2024

Most video games have SOME kind of action in their titles. But if you NEED the best of the best for 2024? We can help with that. These are just a collection of titles that we’re particularly interested in playing.

Update: We will continue to update this list periodically throughout the year, so you will likely see some games removed or added. These games are not ranked in any particular order, as the focus here is to showcase titles we are excited to see hit the marketplace.

#52 Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero

Platforms: Meta 3
Release Date: October 21, 2024

PlayStation | Steam | Xbox

Are you ready to “ignite the spark” and see if you can unleash the most devastating of attacks against your enemies? If so, you need to jump into Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero! The game is arguably the most action-packed title in the series’ long gaming history, and that’s not something you can just say lightly. In the game, there are over 180 characters to choose from, and there’s even more coming!

You’ll go to work in various modes and have to balance yourself between attack and strategy to come out on top! You can even make dream matches

#51 Batman: Arkham Shadow

We’ve had many adventures with Batman within the gates of Arkham and beyond, but in Batman: Arkham Shadow, you’ll have to do it once again within the setting of a VR headset. The story takes place within the four main games and has you donning the cowl of the Dark Knight to take on the Ratcatcher, who has risen up in Gotham and has a cult at his beck and call. Oh, and we don’t mean the rats; those are just extra.

Fight your way through Gotham and see how certain things progressed to become how you remember from the console/PC titles. It’s time to be the Batman!

#50 Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

When it comes to the Call of Duty franchise, you can always expect there to be a lot of action, and Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 aims to deliver some of the most insane action the franchise has ever done before. Yes, we know that’s a bold claim, but based on the various things we’ve seen, they might be able to pull it off.

The goal of Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 is to deliver action that is truly happening all around you, forcing players to react to it on a moment’s notice if they want to survive. With a potentially deep single-player campaign, and a robust multiplayer selection that you know the dev is focusing on, you’re going to have a lot to do action-wise.

#49 Destiny 2: The Final Shape

Next up I have a game that is supposed to come out in 2024, should Bungie not delay it again. Destiny 2: The Final Shape isn’t just the next entry in the series, it’s meant to the be “final part” of the story that they’ve been building since the beginning of the game’s life. So if you’ve played all the DLC expansion since the start, you’re going to be ready for what happens here.

Reality itself is in danger. The Witness has warped it to their will and has created something truly monstrous: The Final Shape. As a Guardian, it’s your job to try and stop this from continuing, and that means you’ll need to unlock new powers, bring in all the allies you have, and take the fight to The Witness’s doorstep.

One of the cooler action elements here isn’t just that you’ll unlock new abilities, but you’ll have the chance to fuse some abilities to create the subclass of your dreams. So don’t be afraid to experiment to see what damage you can do or how you can be a better help to your allies in this key fight.

#48 Black Myth: Wukong

There are many games that allow you to play as legends of the past or mythical characters. But when it comes to Black Myth: Wukong, you’ll have the rare opportunity to play as the legendary Monkey King, Sun Wukong. If you’re familiar with action-packed titles like Wo Long Fallen Dynasty, you’ll be right at home here.

The game is a recreation of the tale Journey To The West. You’ll play as Wukong on this journey as he travels to mythical lands and has to conquer terrifying monsters to ensure his party survives.

Fear not for the Monkey King, though; he has many abilities that will be at your disposal within the game, not the least of which is his mighty bo staff. This mighty staff can grow and shrink as Wukong needs and can do serious damage to foes while also conjuring spells such as protective shields.

The further Wukong gets on his journey, the more abilities you’ll unlock. Some of those will be spells to use against enemies, transformations to make the Monkey King even more fearsome, and beyond! The journey ahead is not for the meek, but if there’s one thing the “Monkey King Equal To Heaven” isn’t, it’s meek.

#47 Avowed

Obsidian Entertainment has had the chance to make many RPGs over the years, and with Avowed, they’re once again taking hints from Bethesda, this time via the Elder Scrolls series, to make a first-person RPG that will let you have a grand adventure while also raining down some firepower.

The story puts you as someone who goes to an island where a mysterious plague is taking hold.  You go there to help, but the more you explore this place, the more you realize that there is far more going on than you realize. Plus, you might have a personal stake in everything going down.

On the combat side, Obsidian allows you to play the way you want in many forms. For example, you have two hands to use, and that means you can put various weapons in each. You can go for a single or dual-wielding approach and take on enemies with your own unique playstyle. Will you mix and match to have fun? Or will you choose a more overwhelming approach to ensure you get the job done?

You’ll have plenty of time to decide as you explore the massive island, encounter all kinds of people, and fight many types of monsters.

#46 Indiana Jones and the Great Circle

Now, here’s a game I’m very curious about in terms of not just action but how it will “feel” compared to the games and movies that have come before. Indiana Jones and the Great Circle looks like a unique mix between Elder Scrolls and Uncharted. I say that because the game will be first person, but you’re obviously looking for a treasure and inevitably solving puzzles around it like a certain Nathan Drake would.

The story is set between the second and third movies and features Indiana Jones getting wrapped up in yet another adventure after the theft of a seemingly pointless artifact turns out to be something more. Jones realizes that a certain religious relic is at the center of everything, and it ties to a new mysterious theory.

To figure out the truth, he’ll have to travel around the world and work with new allies to get the relic to safety and stop yet another German plot.

While the team at Bethesda has admitted that there is plenty of exploration and puzzle-solving elements, you’ll also have to fight enemies with your fists and Indy’s trademark whip. So get ready for the classic Indiana Jones theme to play as you work your way around the world!

#45 Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S Switch PS4 Xbox One
Release Date: January 18, 2024

Epic | PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo

Many old-school games and new-school titles embrace the action aesthetic due to its simple nature, fun feeling, and the freedom you can use to unleash powerful strikes upon foes. The Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown seeks to take that to the next level.

As you play Sargon, you’ll start out as a young man who can wield swords with the best of them. But as you unlock new skills and abilities, you’ll learn how to do even more devastating attacks, including getting new weapons to wield.

You’ll need them for where you’re going, as you’ll soon be thrown into a mystical world full of dangers to fight.

#44 Gray Zone Warfare

You might think Gray Zone Warfare is “just another war title,” but there is plenty of nuance here to go around. The title puts you on an open island where a “mysterious event” took place. In the aftermath, a trio of private military companies were sent in to try to find out more and get anything valuable back to their employers. Nothing suspicious about that!

You’ll pick the group you want to be in, design your weapons, and then head out to defeat members of the other two groups so you can come out on top. Damage will be very realistic, so maintain yourself so you can keep fighting when the heat is on!

#43 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

Given the popularity of the original title, you might be surprised that Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II is so low on our list. The reason for it is simple: the original game was such a mind trip that most people wouldn’t want to play it because of its “side effects.”

The sequel hasn’t been shown off that much, but it’s likely to be just as trippy, so some people might want a “different kind of action” compared to the psychedelic kind we’ll be getting here.

Plus, we know from the brief synopsis of the story that Senua will be facing physical and mental toils as she attempts to save those close to her.

#42 Blue Protocol

When you look at Blue Protocol, you’ll get an immediate feeling that you’re playing not only an RPG but an anime-style adventure. The good news is that it’s the best of both worlds, and many players will be enjoying the experience right next to you.

The game focuses on your character as they attempt to remember who they are. But they’ll have to do so as they take on missions, fight monsters, and work with other heroes to figure out what is going on in the world they’re on.

What revelations will you make as you continue on? You’ll have to play and find out!

#41 Lost Soul Aside

We’re putting Lost Soul Aside relatively early in this list because while we know a little about the “action” that it aims to deliver, it’s not enough to make it a higher entry like certain other “unknown release date titles” you’ll see later in the list.

Powered by the Unreal Engine 4, the game seeks to deliver special graphics and combat tactics for you to use as you work your way through a deep story. The battles, according to the synopsis, are meant to be “fluid and intense,” so you’ll definitely want to pay attention as you continue on with them.

We’ll have to wait and see what other info we can get on the game.

#40 ALARA Prime

RPGs aren’t the only games where action meets strategy. In ALARA Prime, it’s vital for you to come out on top! The game is a 4v4v4 shooter where three teams of four attempt to accomplish objectives while also taking out their foes.

The strategy comes not only in what character class you pick but also in how you choose to use your skills, gadgets, and teammates to emerge victorious. You’ll need to utilize everything at your disposal, including the environments you’re in, to make great strategies. With a dozen weapons and nearly two dozen gadgets at your disposal, you’ll have options to deal with your foes.

#39 Blight Survival

Shall we get medieval? We might need to so we can survive the dangers that lurk in no man’s land! In Blight Survival, a war between two nations is brought to a halt when a mysterious virus starts infecting the dead and turning them into monsters.

A group of knights step forward to find the source and take it out, and you’ll play one of those knights! The deeper you go into this dangerous land, the more dangers that will appear! How far are you willing to go to find the source? Will you work together with your fellow knights to come out successful?

#38 Ashfall

When you’re in a wasteland, and the only hope of survival is to seek out the “Core of Creation,” you’re going to be getting into plenty of action as you’ll likely come up against people, monsters, and machines that aren’t that friendly.

That’s the setting you’ll find within Ashfall. The game puts an “Eastern twist” on the wasteland look and gives you plenty of ways to fight for your survival as you look for this mythical item. Specifically, there are numerous weapon styles that you can use to take on enemies. Plus, as you wander the wasteland, you might find allies who will be up for supporting you.

#37 ARC Raiders

Machines are a common threat for humanity to face in many sci-fi futures, and ARC Raiders takes that notion and puts some fun twists on it. In this twisted future, machines known as “Arcs” are trying to take out humanity, and they’ve done a good job of it so far!

You are a raider who is tasked with searching the surface world for supplies to help sustain an underground colony. That’s not easy to do when the Arcs are everywhere and will kill you if given the chance!

So fight for your life and your loot, and see how long you can last!

#36 Granblue Fantasy: Relink

How about another fantasy RPG for you to dive into? Or, in this case, ascend into the skies above with! Granblue Fantasy: Relink has been in the works for a while, and in it, you’ll be part of a group of characters trying to find a mythical island hidden somewhere amongst the clouds.

As you travel, you’ll meet plenty of characters to join your ship’s crew, including royalty, dragons, and more! But you aren’t the only group searching for the island! There are deep conspiracies within these sky islands, and you’ll have to fight off many forces and threats to reach the paradise you seek!

Will you find what you’re looking for?

#35 Once Human

Oh, those pesky aliens! They can’t seem to stop trying to take over our world and ruin everything that we have! What are we to do when they invade? Well, we use what they “gave us” and turn it against them! That is the crux of Once Human. The title features a person trying to survive in a world where an alien virus has infected everything, and it’s given them abilities to fight back.

The twist is that to survive, you’ll need to choose between starving yourself or taking in more of the infection at the cost of your sanity! Is that a price you’re willing to pay?

#34 The First Descendant

As we’ve already shown you, not all action games are singular in their genre. Another example of this is The First Descendant, a title that will bring together shooter, RPG, and co-op action together as you attempt to save humanity from an alien invasion!

You’ll pick one of the Descendants to play, and as you’d expect, each has its own abilities that you can use to fit your playstyle. No matter who you choose, you’ll go on missions to stop the invasion and slowly learn the truth about your existence!

With so much to do and many ways to play, you’ll be busy for some time!

#33 Instinction

We’re sure that the main character of Instinction, Isabel, didn’t mean to go on a journey that would land her in a mysterious place with a lost civilization and dinosaurs roaming around like it’s nothing. But that’s exactly where she’s ended up!

So yeah, that’s something you’ll have to face, and as you wander through this world and attempt to solve its mysteries, you’ll need to be ready for the prehistoric threats that await you!

Just remember, there’s nothing wrong with running when a massive dinosaur is chasing you! You might live longer that way. Or don’t, and see if you can shoot down a dinosaur.

#32 Nightingale

How many games out there will take you to not just one realm but several? If you can’t think of one off the top of your head, then you’ll want to check out Nightingale.

The game puts you in a universe where massive portals will take you from one realm to the next, and each one is vastly different and full of unique things to find and fight! Your goal is to get to one of the last havens of humanity, but that won’t be easy, considering all you have to face!

So craft incredible weapons and armor and work alone or with others to try and make it to the promised land!

#31 NEO BERLIN 2087

The future is never what we want it to be, which is why it’s just as important to try and survive it as it is to find the truth within.

NEO BERLIN 2087 will test you on both fronts, as you’ll play a detective trying to solve the murder of his police chief. To that end, you’ll seek out the chief’s daughter and learn of a dangerous conspiracy surrounding her, her father, and now, you!

Fun times. Oh, and once the pieces start to come together, you’ll need to flee the city and survive what lies outside! It won’t be an easy job, but nothing worth doing is easy.

#30 Tomb Raider I-III Remastered

Who wants to go and see some tombs and all the treasures that are within? Oh, you want to be one of the legendary ladies of video games as you do it? Well, then Tomb Raider I-III Remastered is for you!

As the name implies, the remaster focuses on the original three games featuring Lara Croft, and you’ll get to use her and her skills to take on massive adventures that’ll put you to the test in various ways. With lots of treasures to discover and enemies to face, you’ll need more than twin pistols to get the job done! So look out for threats, solve puzzles, and see just how good you are at treasure hunting.

#29 I.G.I Origins

You’ll see quite a few games on this list getting “continuations” after decades, and I.G.I Origins is one such example of that.

The game will take place before the original hit RPG title and will give you just as much freedom now as it did back then. You are the agent called Regent, and you’ve been contracted to take on a threat to the entire world. Your goal is to lay them low, but how you do so is up to you.

You can be a spy and sneak in and take them out from the shadows, or you can be an over-the-top fighter and blow them up sky-high with incredible weapons. As long as the mission gets done, the method doesn’t matter.

#28 Little Devil Inside

Don’t you hate it when people don’t believe what’s right in front of them? In Little Devil Inside, you’ll be in a world that is slowly advancing but refuses to believe that there are monsters right outside their city borders. Trust us, the monsters are there, and that’s where you come in.

You are a mercenary who gets hired by a professor to help find these monsters, study them, and fight them off if necessary.

Fighting isn’t the sole goal here, as you’ll need to do many things for the professor to complete the assignments given to you. Do you think you can handle that?

#27 Rise of the Ronin

Japan has had quite a history that still influences it to this day. But many people love looking at the deepest parts of its history and attempting to recreate the world of dynasties past and see what it would be like to enjoy it in the video game space.

In Rise of the Ronin, you’ll be in Japan during one of the many crossroads of its existence. The country is suffering from strife within its borders, and visitors from the West disrupt the balance further!

As a Ronin, you have no loyalties but to yourself. So strike out into Japan and see just how much you can affect this country, and strike down those who would get in your way!

#26 John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando

It’s hilarious to us how so many movies try to partake in the video game space in one form or another, and some of them “get it” enough to build up some hype. For example, John Carpenter’s Toxic Commando is getting rebooted in the movie space and will star Peter Dinklage.

However, in the video game space, a title of the same name will have you and some friends going up against the monsters of the Sludge King and trying to take out his forces so that he can be sent back to the Earth’s core.

To do so, you must build up your commando and make them an unstoppable force! Or, you know, die trying.

#25 Kristala

How about we show you a game where you can be a cat warrior? Yes, we’re being serious here. We want to show you a game where you can be a cat warrior and become the ULTIMATE cat warrior while you save the world.

In Kristala, you are a cat warrior who is trying to become part of an elite group of, you guessed it, cat warriors. You’re thrown into a deep mystery and have to defeat numerous foes to save the land and prove your worthiness.

Use your catlike reflexes and skills to take on all dangers, and don’t be afraid to get sneaky about it!

#24 Perfect Dark

Here’s yet another game that we can’t say will happen in 2024, and part of that is because of the developer continually pushing things back and not providing significant updates on the title.

The fact is that Perfect Dark should be a series that is alive and well in the gaming space with multiple entries to this point in time. But instead, it’s been relegated to the “it’ll be brought back eventually” bin, and even when it was announced to return, it didn’t get off the ground like it should’ve.

Now, could Joanna Dark return in 2024? Sure, and we’ll be happy if she makes it through the development heck she’s been put through. But until we get a release date? We’re not holding our breath.

#23 System Shock 3

Alright, this next one is a bit complicated because, depending on who you believe, System Shock 3 is either alive and in the works or has been dead for years.

Either way, we have no idea if it’ll arrive in 2024, and that’s sad because the recent remake of the original title showed that the series still has life in it and that players want to experience this unique RPG world.

No matter what, if the game returns, SHODAN will be back, and she won’t be happy with how certain things went before. So, will you be able to stop her AI wiles? Or will you be forced to be part of her plans?

#22 Outpost: Infinity Siege

What’s that? You want a game that’s about unleashing tons of firepower on your enemies and continuing to grow your arsenal? Then you’ll want to check out Outpost: Infinity Siege when it arrives.

The game is set on a planet where you’re trying to find good resources, and along the way, you’ll build and upgrade an outpost to take on all the threats that the planet has to offer. Trust us, it’s a lot of threats.

But that’s the fun part! There are many ways to build up your outpost and take out these dangers. So keep pushing forward, construct the most dangerous outpost you’ve ever seen, and then show off your power!

#21 Crimson Desert

While action may come in many forms, some games prefer to let players loose in a massive world and let them see what journeys they can make for themselves.

In Crimson Desert, you’ll have that chance as you journey into Pywel and seek out fame, fortune, power, and anything else you desire. The entire land is in upheaval after a king goes into a coma. You are a mercenary who can do whatever you desire as you go throughout the lands. So whether you play by yourself or with friends, you’ll never run out of things to do.

What will you be by the time all is said and done?

#20 Gothic 1 Remake

Remakes are a popular part of our gaming world nowadays, and with the Gothic 1 Remake, it’s a remake 20 years in the making!

You’ll return to the RPG that set the tone for many to come, and enjoy the upgraded graphics, gameplay systems, and choices that will help shape the game the way you want!

But like before, you’ll find yourself trapped in a situation between a kingdom that tried to abuse its workforce and the new “rulers” of a mine who have found themselves loaded with power. How will you navigate all of these situations and battles? You’ll have to play to find out!

#19 Clockwork Revolution

Time, huh? Thanks for the tip.

In Clockwork Revolution, you live in a “paradise” that seems on the up and up. But you eventually learn that its ruler used time travel to warp reality and create the place you call home. Desperate to set things right, you’ll jump into the timestream and attempt to undo all the harm that they did.

But as you jump back into your “present,” you’ll realize that things change the more you “undo” reality. Can you live with the changes you made? Will you fix all the damage that’s been done? You’ll find out once you play!

#18 Sand Land

We don’t like sand. It’s coarse and irritating…oh, wait, that’s the wrong franchise. Our bad!

In Sand Land, you’ll be put into another world that Akira Toriyama made, but with several differences from his other manga. In this case, the world is covered in deserts because water is so scarce! You play as a certain “prince,” attempting to find an oasis that could change everything. But to do so, you’ll need to outfit your tank to handle any dangers the deserts throw at you.

Plus, you can build a colony of your own! Build it up to be something that shines across the desert!

#17 Hyper Light Breaker

It’s always fun to see a title that was so beloved and enjoyed despite its “unique looks” evolve to the next level. Hyper Light Breaker will take things to the 3D realm and send you to the Overgrowth, a place that is within the universe of the first game!

But don’t get taken aback by its beauty for too long! The land is filled with dangers, including the Abyss King who tries to rule with an iron fist!

To combat him, you must create a build for yourself to take on his armies and other enemies and free this place. Don’t be afraid to experiment, as there are plenty of ways to turn yourself into an unstoppable force.

#16 Delta Force: Hawk Ops

There’s nothing wrong with wanting an action title that is more “rooted” or “grounded” in what you know versus dealing with high fantasy concepts or ideas. In Delta Force: Hawk Ops, you’ll be a simple soldier who is on the ground and trying to defeat enemies, take locations, and so on.

The beauty of the game is that you’ll play it in groups and with other players to really flesh out the combat experience. With multiple modes to enjoy, you’ll have plenty to do. That includes getting the chance to jump into vehicles and blow things up in a tank or helicopter!

It’s the simple things that can make you the happiest.

#15 Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Remake

To say that gamers have been asking for a Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Remake is an understatement. They’ve been BEGGING Ubisoft to make this for some time, and they never seem to get it! Plus, even now, with its “announcement,” we still don’t know if it’s coming out in 2024 or if it’ll be exactly what players want or deserve.

The irony is that with all the advancements in technology, it shouldn’t be that hard to create a title for Sam Fisher to have a great story while also giving him great gameplay options. So come on, Ubisoft! Get it together and bring back one of the best spies in the business!

#14 Path of Exile 2

If you were a fan of the original action RPG, you’ll love Path of Exile 2. The game features a brand-new story and world while also connecting to the original one, so you won’t need to have played it to “get the gist” of what’s going on.

Plus, like before, you’ll be put in a world full of danger and have to build yourself up to be a powerful warrior to withstand it. But how you go about doing that is entirely up to you! Use what you find, take off the bones of your enemies, and create a build for yourself that is above and beyond anything you’ve seen before!

#13 Dragon’s Dogma 2

I’ve heard from many people that “chaotic action” might be one of the best ways to describe Dragon’s Dogma 2, and it makes me wonder if that’s what Capcom was going for when they made this sequel a decade after the original. Don’t get me wrong, it still plays like the original in many aspects, but they do crank some things up to eleven, for better or worse.

In this long-awaited action RPG, you’ll create a character that is destined to travel the land and fight all sorts of monsters and beings. Who you are is up to you, though. You can be a powerful sword-wielder, a master of sorcery, or something else entirely. I just recommend you choose wisely, as what you become will affect how combat goes for you.

Oh, but another thing you need to be on the lookout for in this game is the Pawns! These are other characters that can help you in combat and on your journey as a whole. They sometimes come and go as they please, but you can take out plenty of monsters if you get a good crew going.

No matter what, you will need to have your head on a swivel because you never know when something will suddenly appear and attack you.

#12 The Witcher Remake

While CD Projekt Red might have “gotten its mojo back,” it still has a long way to go to prove it hasn’t forgotten how to make great games. To that end, The Witcher Remake will be the first true chance to showcase their talents once again.

The game will take you back to the beginnings of Geralt’s tale in video game lore and upgrade everything from the visual and gameplay standpoint. This remake is absolutely for those who weren’t willing or able to play as Geralt of Rivia when CD Projekt Red first launched the franchise but are eager to see just how much the series and technology have grown since then.

#11 Killing Floor 3

While many of the games on our list are very much about action in some ways, they also have lots of focus on characters and stories. But in Killing Floor 3? Nah, that’s not the focus at all. Sure, there is a story about an evil corporation that is harnessing a destructive virus to kill people and then use their zombie bodies as an army, but you won’t care about that.

What you will care about is using your various weapons and teaming up with friends to take on these dangers and wipe out zombie hordes by the hundreds.

So load up, let loose, and leave nothing but yourselves standing!

#10 Stellar Blade

It’s easy to look at something like Stellar Blade and think it’s just the “next extension” of something like Bayonetta or Nier Automata, and I’ll admit that there are plenty of similarities between the three. However, not unlike how those titles have a great focus on gameplay, the tale of Eve and the fallen version of Earth she visits is not one to scoff at.

First and foremost, you’ll find plenty of enemies on the Earth’s surface. For “unknown reasons,” a force of beings known as the Naytiba flooded over the planet and sent the human race fleeing for their lives. They were forced to live in a space colony until they could get the chance to make a counterattack. That’s where you and Eve come in.

Using her impressive combat skills and weapons, you’ll take the fight to the Naytiba and attempt to free the planet. Just as important, you’ll have to do some fast thinking in combat to survive. You’ll need to block, dodge, parry, and more to get your strikes in and take down foes.

As if that’s not enough, you can even augment your outfits and armor to tailor the difficulty to what you want it to be.

#9 Warhammer 40000: Space Marine II

If you’re a fan of the Warhammer 40K universe, you know that there are plenty of titles within it that hit hard, give you plenty of weapons to kill enemies with, and even let you play with your friends. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 is the next extension of that. So, if you loved the original, the next one is going to be even more hard-hitting.

You’ll don the armor and wield the mighty weapons of the Space Marine. These incredible soldiers of the Imperium are meant to be the best and most ruthless warriors in the galaxy, and you’ll get to see why as you get your newest mission from the Emperor himself.

There are worlds falling one by one thanks to the hordes of chaos. This cannot stand! So you’ll be sent out to these worlds and have to fight off the hordes of creatures like Tyranids to come out successful and bring glory to the Imperium.

If you’re unfamiliar, Space Marines have plenty of big toys to wipe out scores of enemies without issues. Plus, you can bring in two friends and have a trio of Space Marines to get the job done.

#8 Assassin’s Creed Shadows

When it comes to the Assassin’s Creed franchise, you can always expect action to be rampant within the gameplay. But in the upcoming Assassin’s  Creed Shadows title, things are going to be a bit more…feudal.

Yes, at long last, the assassination franchise heads to Japan, and you’ll get to take control of two characters from two different warrior classes as you attempt to save the nation from the corruption and influence of unworthy rulers and masterminds.

Wield the weapons of both a Samurai and a Ninja to ensure a bright future for Japan, and don’t be afraid to get creative to take your enemies down. 

#7 The Last of Us Part II Remastered

Platfrom: PS5
Release Date: January 19, 2024

PlayStation

Now that The Last of Us Part II Remastered is out, there are many things that gamers are going to enjoy from top to bottom. But one thing that Naughty Dog ensured with both the original version and the remastered version is that the action is top-notch.

As you play Ellie and a certain other character, you’ll have to brutally make your way from place to place, fighting off both humans and infected alike. You can’t give them a single inch, or else you’ll be the one on the ground dead.

Plus, there’s a new “No Return” mode where you’ll see the action cranked up even higher! So give that a shot if you’re feeling lucky.

#6 Final Fantasy XVI (PC)

Yes, we know that Final Fantasy XVI is already out on PS5. However, it’s widely expected that the game will follow the Sony trend of putting their hit games on PC so that they can further rake in the profits of their titles. Plus, if you recall, the RPG didn’t sell as much as many people expected it to, so the PC port will help things.

Regardless, if you didn’t have a PS5 to play the game on, you’ll be in luck. The title focuses on a dark fantasy world full of kingdoms at war, mighty monsters that can wield incredible elemental powers, and a character on a mission of revenge to control!

#5 Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth

Not all action games have to be serious and Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth will be another example of how you can take a “realistic world” and turn it into the most fun you’ve had in an RPG in a while.

The game will once again focus on Ichiban, who goes to Hawaii to find his long-lost mother. But, just as his life would have it, things go horribly wrong. He ends up losing his fortune, being dumped naked on a beach, and having no clue as to how he got there.

So help him rebuild what he lost and see just how far things can be taken! Trust us, wackiness will ensue the more you go forward.

#4 Helldivers 2

While I’m fine with comparing games like Deep Rock Galactic or even Gears of War to Helldivers 2, I need to say right off the bat that this title has taken a life of its own far beyond what Arrowhead Games and others ever thought it would be. This is a game that sets standards not just for action but for its community, and that’s something to be proud of.

At its core, Helldivers 2 is about defending Super Earth from an alien bug invasion that is going on. You’ll go full-on co-op with three other players and get sent to various locations around the galaxy to ensure that the bugs die and your squad doesn’t. The fun is working with your team to try and do the most damage possible in the way you see fit.

For example, you can work together to get the “high ground” and attempt to pin the bugs in before they know what hit them. Or, you can attack from afar and make them come to you. Or…you can rush in headlong and show them what soldiers of Super Earth are like!

If nothing else works, just call in a massive bomb and blow them all to kingdom come.

#3 Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree

We were inevitably going to talk about Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree because why do an “action list” without a mention of the game that will kill you repeatedly, and you’ll be begging for more? Exactly.

While we don’t know everything about this DLC, we know it’ll likely be massive in scope and help “fill in the gaps” of the lore that the game only teased in its main story. Plus, there will undoubtedly be new enemies for you to fight and new ways for you to take on these foes.

But make no mistake, you’re still going to die a lot.

#2 Star Wars Outlaws

While we still have seen only glimpses of Star Wars Outlaws, everything that has been presented indicates that it’s an action-packed adventure in a galaxy far, far away that gamers of all kinds will love.

One of the key reasons for this is that the title doesn’t focus on Force users but on a “scoundrel” named Kay Vess. She’s been trying to survive however she can in the galaxy but wants to get a “clean slate” to start fresh from. She’ll get that chance by going to various planets and attempting to outsmart the most corrupt people in the galaxy.

Will she get what she wants? That’s up to you!

#1 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth

Platform: PS5
Release Date: February 29, 2024

PlayStation

Square Enix might not be moving as many units of Final Fantasy VII Rebirth as they likely hoped, but that doesn’t mean the game is bad, far from it. It did what the original remake title did: made it even prettier and then expanded just about every aspect of gameplay you can imagine so that it would be an even more expansive title.

Set immediately after the events of the first remake title, Cloud and his allies go on a mission to try and find Sephiroth and stop him from destroying the planet and resetting his fate. To do so, they’ll have to travel the planet Gaia and get clues as to where he is, and what his ultimate plan is.

Focusing on the action, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth has plenty of action bits for you to do. The combat system itself has been improved upon by making it even faster and more intense. There are new abilities to unleash, summons to use in battle, and then there’s the combo system. This system allows you to partner up two members of your party and unleash devastating attacks and combos.

If you build up the right party, you’ll do just fine!