Action games have been a huge part of the gaming world as they perfectly blend great combat and fantastic stories. Games from franchises like Doom, Uncharted, Assassin’s Creed, and many others have defined the modern action game experience. These games have several great elements that keep you engaged through the gameplay experience and encourage additional playthroughs for alternate endings, additional loot, and more. Here are some of the best action games for PC that you can download via Steam or Epic Games Store:
13 best action games for PC
| Name | Metacritic rating | Download links |
| Doom Eternal | 88/100 | Steam |
| Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection | 88/100 | Steam, Epic Games Store |
| Assassin’s Creed Odyssey | 86/100 | Steam, Epic Games Store |
| Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice | 88/100 | Steam |
| Hades | 93/100 | Steam, Epic Games Store |
| Devil May Cry 5 | 89/100 | Steam |
| Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered | 87/100 | Steam, Epic Games Store |
| God of War | 93/100 | Steam, Epic Games Store |
| Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order | 81/100 | Steam, Epic Games Store |
| Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain | 91/100 | Steam |
| Nioh 2 | 86/100 | Steam, Epic Games Store |
| Bayonetta | 90/100 | Steam |
| Resident Evil 2 | 89/100 | Steam |
1. Doom Eternal
Doom Eternal is an extremely fun action FPS game that builds upon the foundation of its predecessor. Demons of Hell have invaded Earth and you play as the Doom Slayer to eliminate each and every one of them. Doom Eternal offers a great combat experience with satisfying gunplay, fast-paced movement, and stylish Glory kills to gain health. The game has an exciting single-player campaign with a lot of demons and bosses to slay alongside great platforming and puzzle sections. Doom Eternal also has a 2v1 Battlemode PvP experience, where Doom Slayer battles against two demons.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5/ AMD Ryzen 3
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti/ AMD Radeon R9 290
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 80GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K/ AMD Ryzen 7 1800X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970/ AMD RX 480
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 80GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 88/100
Price
- Doom Eternal Standard Edition: Rs 1,799
- Doom Eternal Deluxe Edition: Rs 3,199
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
2. Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collections finally brought the iconic Uncharted games to PC. The Legacy of Thieves Collection contains Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End and Uncharted: The Lost Legacy. Uncharted 4 concludes the Nathan Drake saga in a spectacular fashion, while The Lost Legacy introduces a new protagonist with Chloe Frazer. Both games tell action-packed and adventurous stories that are definitely worth checking out.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4330/ AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960/ AMD Radeon R9 290X
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 126GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4770/ AMD Ryzen 5 1500X
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060/ AMD RX 570
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 126GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 88/100
Price
Uncharted: Legacy of Thieves Collection price: Rs 3,299
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam, Epic Games Store
3. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey is one of the best games series after Ubisoft shifted to a more RPG-focused approach for the franchise. Odyssey is a massive game set in Ancient Greece with a beautiful open world filled with bustling cities, jungles, volcanic islands, seas, and more. You are put in the middle of an ongoing war between Athens and Greece and your decisions in the game will affect the overall narrative, leading to multiple endings. The game also has some hidden mythical beasts, which make up for great boss battles.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2400/ AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 660/ AMD Radeon R9 285
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 46GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770/ AMD FX-8350
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970/ AMD Radeon R9 290
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 46GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 86/100
Price
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Standard Edition price: Rs 2,999
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Deluxe Edition price: Rs 3,749
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Gold Edition price: Rs 4,999
- Assassin’s Creed Odyssey Ultimate Edition price: Rs 5,749
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam, Epic Games Store
4. Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice is a critically acclaimed and fan-favourite game from Elden Ring developer FromSoftware. The game takes place in late 1500s Sengoku Japan, where you play as the ‘one-armed wolf,’ a disgraced warrior who gets rescued from the brink of death. You have to protect a young lord who is the descendant of an ancient bloodline. However, you become a target for a lot of enemies and the young lord is captured. Now, you are on a quest to seek revenge and redeem yourself. The game features incredible combat similar to other souls games from FromSoftware.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i3-2100/ AMD FX-6300
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760/ AMD Radeon HD 7950
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 25GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K/ AMD Ryzen 5 1400
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970/ AMD Radeon RX 570
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 25GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 88/100
Price
Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice price: Rs 3,999
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
5. Hades
Hades is a fantastic action rogue-like with amazing combat and storytelling. You play as the immortal Prince of the Underworld, Zagreus, who needs to find his way out of his father Hades’ kingdom. You wield weapons and powers of the gods of Olympus to defeat enemies in your journey. You will also encounter Olympian gods Zeus, Poseidon, Athena, and others who will offer several boons that will assist in combat. The game encourages replayability as you gain more god resistance every time you die, and each run is different compared to the previous ones.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Dual Core
- GPU: Integrated graphics
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 15GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Dual Core
- GPU: Integrated graphics
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 20GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 93/100
Price
Hades price: Rs 569
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam, Epic Games Store
6. Devil May Cry 5
Devil May Cry 5 is one of the most over-the-top action games out there when you look at its story, cutscenes, and combat. The threat of demonic powers has taken over the world again after the seed of a demon tree take root in Red Grave City. A young demon hunter named Nero and his partner arrives in the city to handle the demonic invasion. However, after severely injuring his right arm, Nero enlists Nico to design various unique mechanical Devil Breaker arms that give him additional powers. The game has stylish and action-packed combat, where you will be rewarded for performing unique moves.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460/ AMD FX-6300
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760/ AMD Radeon R7 260x
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 35GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770/ AMD FX-9590
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060/ AMD Radeon RX 480
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 35GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 89/100
Price
- Devil May Cry 5 + Vergil price: Rs 1,749
- Devil May Cry 5 Deluxe + Vergil: Rs 2,339
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
7. Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered introduced the fan-favourite game to PC earlier this year. The game comes with improved graphics and performance as well as several PC features. The game is set in New York, where you play as Spider-Man and swing across the map to explore the city. Spider-Man Remastered has a great story featuring several iconic Marvel villains, alongside a great combat system that helps you fight multiple enemies simultaneously. Besides these, the game also comes with The City That Never Sleeps DLC, which has three story chapters containing multiple missions and challenges.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i3-4160
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 950/ AMD Radeon RX 470
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 75GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4670/ AMD Ryzen 5 1600
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060/ AMD Radeon RX 580
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 75GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 87/100
Price
Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered price: Rs 3,999
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam, Epic Games Store
8. God of War
PlayStation introduced God of War to PC several months before the launch of the critically acclaimed God of War Ragnarok. God of War is one of the best games in the series, which rebooted the franchise and brought an even bigger fanbase onboard. After defeating the Olympian Gods, Kratos now lives in the Norse realms with his son Atreus. After his wife passes away, Kratos needs to control his rage and make peace with his past to raise Atreus in the right way. The game has an intense and fun combat system alongside an epic story and multiple intense boss fights.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5-2500K/ AMD Ryzen 3 1200
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960/ AMD Radeon R9 290X
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 70GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5- 6600K/ AMD Ryzen 5 2400 G
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060/ AMD Radeon RX 570
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 70GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 93/100
Price
God of War price: Rs 3,299
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam, Epic Games Store
9. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is a fun action-adventure game with a great narrative. You play as a former Jedi Padawan who is on the run from the Empire. On a quest to rebuild the Jedi Order, you need to learn about your past, train, and develop Force abilities and lightsaber combat. The game has incredible combat and jumping puzzles that make the gameplay experience exciting. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order features iconic weapons, locations, enemies, and gear from the Star Wars universe alongside new characters, creatures, locations, enemies, and more.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3220/ AMD FX-6100
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650/ AMD Radeon HD 7750
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 55GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K/ AMD Ryzen 7 1700
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070/ AMD RX Vega 56
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 55GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 81/100
Price
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order price: Rs 2,199
- Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order Deluxe Edition price: Rs 2,599
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam, Epic Games Store
10. Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain
Hideo Kojima’s Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain is a fan-favourite entry in the series. The game takes place nine years after the events of Ground Zeroes and the fall of Mother Bases. Snake awakens from a long coma and establishes a new private army to take down the shadow group, XOF. The Phantom Pain explores mature themes of warfare and its atrocities with an ambitious open-world design and great storytelling.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 650
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 28GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i7-4790
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 670
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 28GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 91/100
Price
- Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain price: Rs 769
- Metal Gear Solid 5: The Definitive Experience price: Rs 1,599
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
11. Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition
Nioh 2 is a great action-packed soulslike RPG, which takes place in Japan during the Sengoku period. The game features a profound story about the military commanders of the Sengoku period. Nioh 2 has upgraded combat from its predecessor by making it even more fluid and adding the new Yokai Shift ability. That said, enemies can now spawn a Dark Realm that will introduce new challenges and increase the stakes of the battle.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 8.1 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 970
- RAM: 6GB
- Storage: 85GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i7-6700K
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Super
- RAM: 16GB
- Storage: 85GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 86/100
Price
Nioh 2 – The Complete Edition price: Rs 2,499
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam, Epic Games Store
12. Bayonetta
PlatinumGames’ Bayonetta is an iconic action game from the director of Resident Evil and Devil May Cry, Hideki Kamiya. You play as Bayonetta, the lone survivor of an ancient witch clan who has to maintain the balance between light, dark, and chaos. After being entombed for 500 years, Bayonetta is revived, which sparks a chain of disastrous events. Now, Bayonetta has to battle various angelic enemies and giant creatures while discovering the truth about her past. The game is known for its incredible combat with various weapons and supernatural powers.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i3-3220
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 570/ AMD Radeon HD 6950
- RAM: 4GB
- Storage: 20GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 7 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 760/ AMD Radeon HD 7870
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 20GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 90/100
Price
Bayonetta price: Rs 1,199
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
13. Resident Evil 2
Resident Evil 2 is a genre-defining horror experience and one of the best games in the series. The remake captures the haunting experience of the original with improved visuals and modern controls. The game follows Leon Kennedy and Claire Redfield, who are in the midst of a zombie outbreak in Raccoon City. Both characters have separate campaigns, which allows players to experience the narrative from different perspectives. The game has a great story alongside an intense gameplay experience with puzzles, combat, and exploration.
System requirements
Minimum system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i5-4460/ AMD FX-6300
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 960/ AMD Radeon RX 460
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 26GB
Recommended system requirements
- OS: Windows 10 64-bit or above
- Processor: Intel Core i7-3770/ AMD FX-9590
- GPU: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060/ AMD Radeon RX 480
- RAM: 8GB
- Storage: 26GB
Rating
Metacritic rating: 89/100
Price
- Resident Evil 2 Standard Edition price: Rs 1,999
- Resident Evil 2 Deluxe Edition price: Rs 2,499
- Resident Evil 2 Raccoon City Edition: Rs 3,499
Download links
Download links for PC: Steam
