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Best Character Action Game Games

Top 50 of 62 qualifying games — tagged Character Action Game (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 ULTRAKILL (2020) Boomer Shooter · Fast-Paced · FPS · $24.99 + fast-paced deep synergistic combat 57+ energetic soundtrack and voice acting 16− frustrating bosses and difficulty spikes 7 97.3%245,046 reviews 2 Hi-Fi RUSH (2023) Rhythm · Action · Hack and Slash · $29.99 + rhythm-synced character-action combat 62+ charming characters and lighthearted story 32− quippy dialogue and shallow writing 7 96.9%35,990 reviews 3 Dead as Disco (2026) Early Access · Rhythm · Beat 'em up · $24.99 + Beat-em-up rhythm combat 67+ Catchy, high-quality soundtracks 51− Limited story and content 8 97.0%15,132 reviews 4 METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE (2014) Great Soundtrack · Hack and Slash · Action · $29.99 + satisfying slicing and boss combat 40+ memorable satire, characters, and dialogue 29− brutal, luck-based challenge spikes 9 96.0%89,328 reviews 5 Captain Wayne - Vacation Desperation (2025) Singleplayer · Boomer Shooter · Hand-drawn · $4.99 + fast mobile combat 35+ cartoon pixel presentation 25− overwhelming enemy encounters 15 97.0%1,165 reviews 6 The Dishwasher: Vampire Smile (2017) Action · Indie · Gore · $9.99 + fast, satisfying hack-and-slash combat 24+ distinctive dark hand-drawn style 20 95.5%1,915 reviews 7 Aeruta (2025) Early Access · Pixel Graphics · Casual · $19.99 + Integrated combat-shop loop 23+ Cute, expressive visuals 17− Grindy upgrades and post-game 8 94.5%2,532 reviews 8 Devil May Cry HD Collection (2018) Action · Hack and Slash · Great Soundtrack · $29.99 + Stylish and engaging hack-and-slash 62+ Challenging difficulty that rewards skill 13− Repetitive or weaker than sequels 27 93.4%25,844 reviews 9 DmC: Devil May Cry (2013) Action · Hack and Slash · Great Soundtrack · $4.49 + fluid satisfying weapon-based combat 58+ high-energy metal and electronic soundtrack 23− edgy poorly written reboot narrative 22 93.2%33,232 reviews 10 TRANSFORMERS: Devastation (2015) Action · Robots · Hack and Slash · Free + Fast-paced combat and combos 26+ G1 cel-shaded visuals 17− Repetitive or shallow combat 9 93.5%1,253 reviews 11 Assault Spy (2018) Action · Indie · Character Action Game · $19.99 92.4%1,068 reviews 12 Lakeview Cabin Collection (2015) Survival Horror · 2D Platformer · Puzzle-Platformer · $9.99 + Sandbox puzzle experimentation 26+ Pixel visuals and horror atmosphere 11− Guides needed for puzzles 10 92.0%1,939 reviews 13 Devil May Cry 4 (2009) Action · Hack and Slash · Character Action Game · Free 91.4%2,311 reviews 14 ICEY (2016) Action · Female Protagonist · Hack and Slash · $10.99 + Narrator disobedience drives gameplay 36+ Meta-narrative and narrator interactions 22− Very short completion time 21 89.9%27,922 reviews 15 Marlow Briggs and the Mask of Death (2013) Action · Spectacle fighter · Hack and Slash · $4.99 + fast, explosive hack-and-slash combat 37+ cheap, worthwhile purchase 12− generic, nonsensical revenge plot 13 90.3%2,547 reviews 16 VLADiK BRUTAL (2024) FPS · Shooter · First-Person · $11.99 + satisfying combat and responsive gunplay 64+ gritty atmosphere with visceral gore 21− terrible enemy AI balance 15 89.7%10,481 reviews 17 KINGDOM HEARTS III + Re Mind (DLC) (2024) Action · Adventure · RPG · $23.99 + Fluid, varied combat 28+ Gorgeous, detailed worlds 17− Convoluted, rushed story 19 90.2%3,112 reviews 18 Vanquish (2017) Action · Third-Person Shooter · Sci-fi · $5.99 + Stylish sliding-focused arcade action 75+ Stylish cool visual design holds up 8− Repetitive shallow mechanics lack depth 17 89.6%8,005 reviews 19 Homura Hime (2026) Female Protagonist · Spectacle fighter · Hack and Slash · $24.99 + Satisfying parry combat 70+ Surprisingly compelling narrative 32− Repetitive shallow encounters 15 90.0%2,887 reviews 20 Adventure Time: Pirates of the Enchiridion (2018) RPG · Adventure · Cartoon · $9.99 + Turn-based combat remains entertaining 21+ Faithful Adventure Time writing 16− Combat is shallow and tedious 21 90.5%1,245 reviews 21 Darksiders (2010) Action · Adventure · Hack and Slash · $19.99 + Engaging hack-and-slash with puzzle-solving 33+ Compelling well-written fantasy narrative 13− Crashes and game-breaking glitches 9 89.1%12,960 reviews 22 Garden Story (2021) Singleplayer · Fantasy · Pixel Graphics · $19.99 + engaging combat and loops 22+ cute pixel-art aesthetic 19− repetitive fetch-and-combat tasks 17 89.3%1,735 reviews 23 Zenless Zone Zero (2026) Anime · Free to Play · Action · Free + fluid combat system 50+ beautiful character designs 31− expensive character pulls 14 87.8%18,194 reviews 24 Just Act Natural (2022) Multiplayer · Casual · Action · Free + Deception, blending, and varied modes 14+ Fun with friends and parties 13− Dead, toxic, cheating playerbase 7 87.8%6,275 reviews 25 Devil May Cry 4 Special Edition (2015) Action · Hack and Slash · Character Action Game · $4.99 + smooth combat mechanics with stylish depth 34+ balanced difficulty with appropriate scaling 6− frequent launch crashes and display issues 20 87.1%22,720 reviews 26 ROMEO IS A DEAD MAN (2026) Action · Adventure · Action-Adventure · $49.99 + Fun combat and action systems 32+ Wacky, surreal narrative 19− Repetitive, shallow combat 31 88.1%2,237 reviews 27 Mr. Shifty (2017) Action · Indie · Adventure · $2.99 88.2%1,732 reviews 28 Redeemer: Enhanced Edition (2017) Action · Top-Down · Beat 'em up · $9.99 + Satisfying melee combat 60+ Short, well-paced campaigns 12− Repetitive enemy encounters 15 87.7%3,202 reviews 29 KINGDOM HEARTS -HD 1.5+2.5 ReMIX- (2024) Action · RPG · Adventure · $49.99 + fun and engaging combat mechanics 60+ timeless entertainment, endless nostalgic appeal 14− frequent crashes on newer hardware 21 86.9%12,763 reviews 30 Mighty Goose (2021) Singleplayer · Local Co-Op · Multiplayer · $5.99 + fast run-and-gun combat 26+ vibrant pixel art 18− short campaign 14 87.1%1,079 reviews 31 Vigil: The Longest Night (2020) Metroidvania · Side Scroller · Souls-like · $21.99 + Solid soulslike combat 40+ Dark gothic visuals 17− Persistent map and launch bugs 12 86.0%3,655 reviews 32 Eternights (2023) Anime · Dating Sim · Hack and Slash · $7.49 + emotional character-driven narrative 42+ fun action combat 30− janky repetitive combat 30 85.5%3,475 reviews 33 Super Buckyball Tournament Preseason (2020) Party Game · Sports · Team-Based · Free + Fun dynamic competitive gameplay 58+ Quick queues and cooperative teamwork 14− Clunky pacing and balance issues 24 85.9%1,231 reviews 34 Hello Neighbor: Hide and Seek (2019) Adventure · Horror · First-Person · $29.99 85.1%1,516 reviews 35 Samurai Jack: Battle Through Time (2020) Action · Adventure · Character Action Game · Free 85.1%1,499 reviews 36 KIBORG (2025) Action Roguelike · Action RPG · Beat 'em up · $16.24 + Fast, varied freeflow combat 52+ Extensive upgrades and build variety 19− Clunky, unsatisfying combat execution 12 84.8%1,428 reviews 37 Fairy Bloom Freesia (2012) Anime · Action · Beat 'em up · $7.99 + combo-driven arena combat 57+ cute anime-inspired visuals 15− shallow repetitive combat 12 84.7%1,110 reviews 38 Moonlighter (2018) Hack and Slash · Pixel Graphics · Dungeon Crawler · $2.99 + addictive dungeon-shop loop 61+ beautiful pixel art 22− shallow basic combat 18 81.4%24,579 reviews 39 Borderlands Game of the Year Enhanced (2023) FPS · Co-op · Shooter · $29.99 + fun looter-shooter gameplay 28+ atmospheric world and character design 13− unresolved bugs and glitches 16 81.0%27,920 reviews 40 Ocean's Heart (2021) Pixel Graphics · Action RPG · Action · $14.99 82.2%1,514 reviews 41 SCARLET NEXUS (2021) Anime · Action · RPG · $59.99 + satisfying combat with power systems 70+ interesting characters and engaging plot 30− convoluted, dialogue-heavy storytelling 34 80.3%18,208 reviews 42 Moon Hunters (2016) Relaxing · Rogue-lite · Hack and Slash · $14.99 + LAN and couch co-op 24+ branching runs and endings 20− repetitive, shallow combat 20 77.9%5,236 reviews 43 KAKU: Ancient Seal (2024) Open World · Action RPG · Action-Adventure · $24.99 + Combat and exploration enjoyable 31+ Colorful cartoon visuals 30− Repetitive, clunky combat 20 79.0%1,127 reviews 44 Acceleration of SUGURI 2 (2018) Fighting · Anime · Shoot 'Em Up · $8.99 + fast chaotic projectile combat 33+ fun battles with friends 5− steep and merciless learning curve 13 78.0%1,254 reviews 45 Cuisineer (2023) Action Roguelike · Cooking · Anime · $24.99 + satisfying dungeon-restaurant loop 36+ cute colorful art style 21− repetitive, shallow gameplay loops 28 77.4%2,095 reviews 46 No More Heroes 3 (2022) Action · Hack and Slash · Comedy · $39.99 + Fluid, satisfying combat 6+ Stylish mixed-media presentation 5− Repetitive, padded combat 11 77.8%1,092 reviews 47 Kao the Kangaroo (2022) 3D Platformer · Action · Action-Adventure · $29.99 77.4%1,194 reviews 48 Evil West (2022) Western · Beat 'em up · Action-Adventure · $49.99 + Satisfying, variety-rich combat experience 66+ Stylish visuals and solid graphics 15− Repetitive, tanky enemy encounters 21 73.7%13,664 reviews 49 No More Heroes 2: Desperate Struggle (2021) Action · Comedy · Hack and Slash · $19.99 + Streamlined combat and minigames 24+ Strong, memorable soundtrack 9− Repetitive combat and weak bosses 38 74.2%1,238 reviews 50 Soulstice (2022) Hack and Slash · Spectacle fighter · Character Action Game · $39.99 + Stylish weapon-based combat 27+ Briar and Lute’s relationship 19− Frustrating fixed-camera movement 24 72.8%2,812 reviews