From major releases to promising indies, these are the Action Games Coming in 2026 That Already Deserve Your Attention.

The next few years are shaping up to be absolutely huge for action-packed video games, with some of the industry’s most beloved studios returning to fan-favorite franchises while ambitious newcomers ...

For a limited time, Steam users can download the side-scrolling action-platformer Nocturnal for free. The 2023 indie PC game ...

Western action RPGs like Elden Ring and action JRPGs like Kingdom Hearts have earned legions of fans around the world.

Whether cleaving with an axe, slicing with dual daggers, or something else altogether, action games are the go-to for undistilled wish fulfilment; that can come in the form of wiping out legions after ...

If you want titles with minimal RPG elements but plenty of builds, I recommend these ten best open-world action games with ...

Retro Soulslike action game Memoirium will launch for PC via Steam on August 13, publisher Outersloth and developer ...

It’s hard to deny the utterly pervasive influence that Dark Souls has had on video games as a whole over the last decade. It feels like every Game Awards or Summer Game Fest showcase is filled with a ...

Tristan Jurkovich began his career as a journalist in 2011. His childhood love of video games and writing fuel his passion for archiving this great medium’s history. He dabbles in every genre, but ...

Indie game developer Sususoft, along with co-publishers CeREELs and Rising Tide, has confirmed the launch date for Ella Stars. If you have yet to see this game, this is a wholesome action-rhythm title ...

Popular action series are slated to have little to no information in 2026, marking a disappointing year for fans of Devil May Cry, Bayonetta, or other franchises known for satisfying combat. However, ...

Evan is a Communications student based in Edmonton, Alberta. Formerly a sports writer, he was drawn to Game Rant by his longtime passion for video games. An avid gamer since the age of 13, Evan has ...