Games in the "action" genre

Alley Cat

Alley Cat
Alley Cat, is a classic action game released in 1984 by Synapse Software. In this charming and whimsical game, players control a stray cat named Freddy, who navigates through an urban environment in search of food, companionship, and adventure. The g...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1984
Developer: Synapse Software
Publisher: -

Alien Breed

Alien Breed
Alien Breed, released in 1993 by Team17, is a top-down sci-fi shooter that plunges players into the heart of a deadly alien invasion aboard a futuristic space station. Drawing inspiration from classic sci-fi horror, the game puts you in the role of a...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1993
Developer: Team17
Publisher: -

Quarantine

Quarantine
Quarantine, released in 1996 by GameTek, is a gritty, futuristic vehicular combat game that blends high-speed driving with first-person shooter elements. Set in the dystopian city of Kemo, where a failed corporate experiment has turned the population...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1996
Developer: Imagexcel
Publisher: GameTek

The Simpsons

The Simpsons
The Simpsons, released in 1991 by Novotrade, is a side-scrolling action game based on the hit animated TV series. Originally an arcade game developed by Konami, this MS-DOS adaptation offers a single-player experience where players take on the role o...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1991
Developer: Novotrade
Publisher: Konami

Cannon Fodder

Cannon Fodder
Cannon Fodder, released in 1993 by Sensible Software, is a tactical action-strategy game that blends humor, fast-paced combat, and strategic squad-based gameplay. Players command a small team of soldiers as they embark on deadly missions across vario...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1993
Developer: Sensible Software
Publisher: Virgin Interactive

The Chaos Engine

The Chaos Engine
The Chaos Engine, released in 1993 by The Bitmap Brothers, is a top-down run-and-gun shooter set in a steampunk-inspired alternate history. In a world where a rogue inventor’s machine has twisted time and unleashed monstrous cybernetic creatures, pla...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1993
Developer: The Bitmap Brothers
Publisher: Renegade Software

D/Generation

D/Generation
D/Generation, released in 1991 by Mindscape, is a sci-fi action-puzzle game that immerses players in a suspenseful and challenging mission. Set in a high-tech skyscraper in near-future Singapore, players take on the role of a courier tasked with deli...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1991
Developer: Robert Cook
Publisher: Mindscape

Desert Strike

Desert Strike
Desert Strike, released in 1992 by Electronic Arts, is an isometric shoot-'em-up that combines fast-paced action with light strategy elements. Set in the Middle East, players pilot an Apache attack helicopter on a series of high-risk missions to dism...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1992
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: -

Syndicate

Syndicate
Syndicate, released in 1993 by Electronic Arts, is a gritty real-time tactical game set in a cyberpunk future where corporations rule the world through violence and espionage. Developed by Bullfrog Productions, the game places players at the head of ...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1993
Developer: Bullfrog Productions
Publisher: Electronic Arts

Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight

Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight
Moonstone: A Hard Days Knight, released in 1992 by Mindscape, is a brutal action-RPG that blends arcade-style combat with strategic exploration and a touch of fantasy. Set in a mythical world, players take on the role of a knight chosen to retrieve t...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1992
Developer: Rob Anderson
Publisher: Mindscape

Golden Axe

Golden Axe
Golden Axe, released in 1989 by Sega, is a classic side-scrolling beat-’em-up set in a mythical fantasy world. Players choose from three distinct heroes—a barbarian, a valkyrie, and a dwarf—each seeking vengeance against the evil Death Adder, who has...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1989
Developer: Sega
Publisher: -

Pinball Fantasies

Pinball Fantasies
Pinball Fantasies, released in 1992 by 21st Century Entertainment, is a vibrant pinball simulation that brings the arcade experience to life on the home computer. Developed by Digital Illusions (later known as DICE), the game features four unique pin...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1992
Developer: Digital Illusions
Publisher: 21st Century Entertainment

Jurassic Park

Jurassic Park
Jurassic Park, released in 1994 by Ocean Software, is an action-adventure game based on the blockbuster movie and novel by Michael Crichton. Combining top-down exploration with first-person shooter sequences, the game puts players in the role of Dr. ...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1994
Developer: Ocean Software
Publisher: -

Metal Mutant

Metal Mutant
Metal Mutant, released in 1991 by Silmarils, is a unique side-scrolling action-adventure game that puts players in control of a powerful biomechanical warrior on a mission to overthrow an evil robotic empire. What sets Metal Mutant apart is its trans...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1991
Developer: Silmarils
Publisher: -

Marble Madness

Marble Madness
Marble Madness, released in 1984 by Electronic Arts, is a fast-paced and innovative arcade-style game that challenges players to navigate a rolling marble through a series of treacherous, obstacle-filled courses. Originally developed by Atari Games a...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1984
Developer: Electronic Arts
Publisher: -

Dyna Blaster

Dyna Blaster
Dyna Blaster, released in 1990 by Hudson Soft, is a fast-paced action-puzzle game better known as Bomberman in other regions. This classic arcade-style game challenges players to strategically place bombs, destroy obstacles, and defeat enemies while ...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1990
Developer: Hudson Soft
Publisher: -

Ugh!

Ugh!
Ugh!, released in 1992 by Play Byte, is a charming and quirky arcade-style game that blends action, strategy, and humor. Set in prehistoric times, players take on the role of a caveman who pilots a stone-age helicopter to transport passengers across ...
Genre: ACTION
Release: 1992
Developer: Egosoft
Publisher: Play Byte
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