Action Games Collection
As the most fundamental video game genre, action games prioritize physical challenges, fast reflexes, and hand-eye coordination. From arcade classics like Double Dragon to modern masterpieces like Devil May Cry, these games deliver intense adrenaline rushes through combat, evasion, and precision timing.
Core Subgenres
- Beat 'em ups: Final Fight (Arcade) and Streets of Rage (Genesis) defined side-scrolling brawlers- Run-and-gun: Contra III (SNES) and Gunstar Heroes (Genesis) perfected shooting mechanics
- Character action: Bayonetta (PlayStation) evolved complex combo systems
- Arena fighters: Smash TV (SNES) pioneered multidirectional shooting
Hardware Showcases
- NES: Ninja Gaiden's fluid animations- SNES: Super Castlevania IV's Mode 7 effects
- PlayStation: Metal Gear Solid's cinematic action
- Handhelds: Advance Wars (GBA) proved strategy could be action-packed
Why They Captivate
Pure gameplay focus creates immediate thrills and skill-based progression that transcends language barriers.🎮All Action Retro Games
Super Dodge Ball
1988
ActionKunio and his delinquent squad face international teams in this hyper-violent dodgeball adaptation, featuring special throws, court hazards, and RPG-like character stats across 12 global arenas.
Nintendo World Cup
1990
ActionThis over-the-top soccer adaptation features brutal slide tackles, super shots, and RPG-style team customization across 16 international teams and 7 stadium types with varying terrain effects.
The Legend of Kage
1985
ActionThe Legend of Kage is a classic action game developed by Taito. Players control a ninja named Kage who must rescue a kidnapped princess from evil forces. The game features side-scrolling combat with throwing stars and sword attacks across four distinct seasons.
Circus Charlie
1984
ActionA classic arcade-style action game where players control Charlie the clown through six circus acts, including lion jumping, tightrope walking, and trapeze swinging.
BurgerTime
1985
ActionAn arcade-style action game where players control chef Peter Pepper who must assemble giant burgers while avoiding food enemies like Mr. Hot Dog and Mr. Egg.
Jurassic Park
1993
ActionJurassic Park for Sega Genesis is an action-adventure game based on the blockbuster film. Players control Dr. Alan Grant as he navigates Isla Nublar, avoiding dinosaurs while completing objectives to escape the island.
Terminator 2: Judgment Day
1991
ActionA side-scrolling action game based on the blockbuster film, featuring both Arnold Schwarzenegger's T-800 and young John Connor as playable characters across various movie-inspired levels.
Neo Bomberman
1997
ActionNeo Bomberman is a 1997 arcade action-puzzle game developed by Hudson Soft and published by SNK for the Neo Geo MVS system. As part of the Bomberman series, it features the classic bomb-dropping gameplay with Neo Geo-enhanced graphics, new power-ups, and frantic multiplayer battles supporting up to 4 players simultaneously.
Paperboy
1984
ActionPaperboy is a groundbreaking arcade game where players take on the role of a bicycle-riding newspaper delivery boy navigating suburban neighborhoods. Using a unique handlebar controller, players must accurately throw newspapers to subscribers' porches while avoiding obstacles like runaway lawnmowers, angry dogs, and reckless drivers.
Beyblade G-Revolution
2003
ActionBased on the second anime season, this game lets players customize and battle with spinning tops in 3D arenas. Features all major characters including Tyson, Kai, and Ray with their signature Bit Beasts across World Championship tournaments.