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Best Action games of 2024
The 36 best Action games released in 2024, ranked from 4,900 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game of 2024 is Satisfactory, with a critic score of 95/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Satisfactory
Satisfactory is an FPS open-world factory building sim. You play as an engineer on an alien planet tasked to complete ‘Project Assembly’ - a massive machine for a mysterious purpose. Conquer nature, build multi-story factories, and automate to satisfaction!
95
/100
02
S
Metaphor: ReFantazio
From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends.
94
/100
03
Astro Bot
Buckle up for some epic PlayStation camaraderie, join forces with your favourite PlayStation icons and show the universe that small is mighty in this fresh new Astro adventure, exclusive to PS5 consoles!
94
/100
Satisfactory
Satisfactory is an FPS open-world factory building sim. You play as an engineer on an alien planet tasked to complete ‘Project Assembly’ - a massive machine for a mysterious purpose. Conquer nature, build multi-story factories, and automate to satisfaction!
95
/100
02
S
Metaphor: ReFantazio
From the creative minds of the Persona series – Metaphor: ReFantazio marks ATLUS’ first ever, full-scale fantasy RPG, brought to you by director Katsura Hashino, character designer Shigenori Soejima, and composer Shoji Meguro. Write your destiny and rise above fear as you step into a fantasy world unlike anything you’ve seen before. Fraught with unsettling mystery, the kingdom stands on a precipice. Now, you must embark on a journey, overcoming obstacles and forging bonds with friends.
94
/100
03
Astro Bot
Buckle up for some epic PlayStation camaraderie, join forces with your favourite PlayStation icons and show the universe that small is mighty in this fresh new Astro adventure, exclusive to PS5 consoles!
94
/100
04
Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this casual roguelite action rpg. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magic trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish the horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
90
/100
05
Mullet Madjack
Mullet Madjack is a single-player fast-paced FPS that brings you directly inside a classic anime. Power up your character and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… of your enemies!
90
/100
06
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. You’ll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, and executive produced by Hall of Fame game designer Todd Howard.
89
/100
07
Persona 3 Reload
Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour "hidden" between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era.
89
/100
08
V Rising
Awaken as a vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.
89
/100
09
S
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead.
88
/100
10
Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG created by Grinding Gear Games. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a free-to-play online multiplayer game with co-op for up to six players.
88
/100
11
Tekken 8
88
/100
12
Black Myth: Wukong
88
/100
13
Helldivers 2
88
/100
14
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
87
/100
15
The Last of Us Part II Remastered
87
/100
16
Silent Hill 2
87
/100
17
Stellar Blade
86
/100
18
Once Human
84
/100
19
Pacific Drive
84
/100
20
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
83
/100
21
Still Wakes the Deep
82
/100
22
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
82
/100
23
Predecessor
81
/100
24
Star Wars Outlaws
80
/100
25
Delta Force
80
/100
26
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
79
/100
27
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
78
/100
28
The Outlast Trials
78
/100
29
Alone in the Dark
75
/100
30
MultiVersus
75
/100
31
Zenless Zone Zero
72
/100
32
Palworld
72
/100
33
Wuthering Waves
70
/100
34
Where Winds Meet
55
/100
35
7 Days to Die
36
/100
36
The First Descendant
30
/100
Halls of Torment
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this casual roguelite action rpg. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magic trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish the horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
90
/100
05
Mullet Madjack
Mullet Madjack is a single-player fast-paced FPS that brings you directly inside a classic anime. Power up your character and reach the last floor; Beat your best time or try again. Haste makes waste… of your enemies!
90
/100
06
Indiana Jones and the Great Circle
Uncover one of history’s greatest mysteries in Indiana Jones and the Great Circle, a first-person, single-player adventure set between the events of Raiders of the Lost Ark and The Last Crusade. You’ll become the legendary archaeologist in this cinematic action-adventure game from MachineGames, the award-winning studio behind the recent Wolfenstein series, and executive produced by Hall of Fame game designer Todd Howard.
89
/100
07
Persona 3 Reload
Step into the shoes of a transfer student thrust into an unexpected fate when entering the hour "hidden" between one day and the next. Awaken an incredible power and chase the mysteries of the Dark Hour, fight for your friends, and leave a mark on their memories forever. Persona 3 Reload is a captivating reimagining of the genre-defining RPG, reborn for the modern era.
89
/100
08
V Rising
Awaken as a vampire. Hunt for blood in nearby settlements to regain your strength and evade the scorching sun to survive. Raise your castle and thrive in an ever-changing open world full of mystery. Gain allies online and conquer the land of the living.
89
/100
09
S
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second entry in the Final Fantasy VII remake project, which retells the story of the genre-redefining RPG across three distinct games. Iconic heroes Cloud, Barret, Tifa, Aerith and Red XIII have escaped from the dystopian city Midgar and are now in pursuit of Sephiroth, the vengeful swordsman from Cloud’s past who was thought to be dead.
88
/100
10
Path of Exile 2
Path of Exile 2 is a next generation Action RPG created by Grinding Gear Games. Set years after the original Path of Exile, you will return to the dark world of Wraeclast and seek to end the corruption that is spreading. Path of Exile 2 is a free-to-play online multiplayer game with co-op for up to six players.
88
/100
11
Tekken 8
88
/100
12
Black Myth: Wukong
88
/100
13
Helldivers 2
88
/100
14
Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
87
/100
15
The Last of Us Part II Remastered
87
/100
16
Silent Hill 2
87
/100
17
Stellar Blade
86
/100
18
Once Human
84
/100
19
Pacific Drive
84
/100
20
Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
83
/100
21
Still Wakes the Deep
82
/100
22
Life is Strange: Double Exposure
82
/100
23
Predecessor
81
/100
24
Star Wars Outlaws
80
/100
25
Delta Force
80
/100
26
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
79
/100
27
Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden
78
/100
28
The Outlast Trials
78
/100
29
Alone in the Dark
75
/100
30
MultiVersus
75
/100
31
Zenless Zone Zero
72
/100
32
Palworld
72
/100
33
Wuthering Waves
70
/100
34
Where Winds Meet
55
/100
35
7 Days to Die
36
/100
36
The First Descendant
30
/100
FAQ
What is the best Action game of 2024?
Satisfactory currently tops the ranking with a score of 95/100 across 355 ratings. Ranking updated August 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.