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10 seriously great action games
Action games with a feel so good they'll keep you up all night. We focused on highly rated games you can play right now, with a mix of soulslikes, stylish action and open worlds you can enjoy on mobile. · Updated 2026-10-20
2 · Open-world action RPG
Elden Ring
The flagship of the soulslike genre, with an overwhelming sense of achievement as you freely explore a vast open world and take down tough foes one by one.
3 · Hunting action
Monster Hunter Wilds
Enjoy Monster Hunter's signature thrill of taking down giant monsters with friends, across vast seamless fields.
4 · Swordplay action
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Deflection-based combat where blade meets blade delivers extreme tension, and the thrill when it finally clicks is unlike any other game.
5 · Stylish action
Devil May Cry 5
Regarded as the pinnacle of classic stylish action, with the undeniable fun of chaining flashy combos to raise your Style rank.
6 · Roguelite action
Dead Cells
Fast, agile combat and maps that change every run make this an extremely addictive action game that always has you saying 'just one more run.'
7 · Open-world action RPG
Genshin Impact
An open-world action RPG set on the continent of Teyvat, with cross-play across mobile, PC and console. Its biggest strength is a world and presentation on a scale that's hard to believe for a free game.
8 · Action RPG
Black Myth: Wukong
An action game that stands out for its epic presentation based on Journey to the West and its boss fights full of personality.
10 · Action adventure
Stellar Blade
A Korean action game that stands out for satisfying melee combat where parries and dodges mesh together, plus slick presentation.