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Best Action games of 2026

The 17 best Action games released in 2026, ranked from 1,886 critic and player ratings.

The best Action game of 2026 is Resident Evil Requiem, with a critic score of 90/100 — updated October 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 30 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 2026.
  • 17 games are listed on this page, carrying 1,886 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 11 October 2026.

Top 17

01 Resident Evil Requiem A Resident Evil Requiem 2026 · 342 ratings · 1 Tier vote Resident Evil Requiem is the ninth entry in the Resident Evil series. Experience terrifying survival horror with FBI analyst Grace Ashcroft, and dive into pulse-pounding action with legendary agent Leon S. Kennedy. Both of their journeys and unique gameplay styles intertwine into a heart-stopping, emotional experience that will chill you to your core. 90 /100
02 Valheim B Valheim 2026 · 308 ratings · 2 Tier votes Valheim is a brutal exploration and survival game for 1-10 players set in a procedurally-generated world inspired by Norse mythology. Craft powerful weapons, construct longhouses, and slay mighty foes to prove yourself to Odin! 90 /100
03 Replaced Replaced 2026 · 44 ratings Replaced is a 2.5D sci-fi retro-futuristic action platformer where you play as R.E.A.C.H. - an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body against its own will. Replaced combines cinematic platforming, pixel art and free-flow action combat set in an alternative 1980's. 95 /100
04 Pragmata Pragmata 2026 · 144 ratings Pragmata is a science fiction action-adventure game set in a near-future environment. The story follows Hugh and his android companion Diana as they navigate a lunar research station. Gameplay incorporates action elements alongside mechanics involving interaction with systems within the environment. 88 /100
05 Marathon Marathon 2026 · 63 ratings A PvP-focused extraction shooter set on the mysterious planet of Tau Ceti IV, Marathon will see players inhabit the bodies of Runners, cybernetic mercenaries who have been designed to survive the planet’s harsh environments and explore the lost colony that once inhabited Tau Ceti’s surface. Players will engage solo or in crews of three, searching for mysterious alien artifacts, as well as for valuable loot and new weapons and gear that they can add to their collection. 87 /100
06 Subnautica 2 Subnautica 2 2026 · 41 ratings Subnautica 2 is an underwater survival adventure set on an all-new alien world, developed by Unknown Worlds. Play alone or with friends in 4-player co-op. Adapt to survive by building custom bases and crafting tools. Explore the unknown to uncover the mysteries hidden within the depths. 90 /100
07 Crimson Desert Crimson Desert 2026 · 121 ratings Crimson Desert is an open-world action-adventure game set in the beautiful yet brutal continent of Pywel. Embark on a journey as the Greymane Kliff and restore what has been lost. Explore uncharted lands, fight against threats that stand in your way, and discover the wonders the world has in store. 86 /100
08 Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight Lego Batman: Legacy of the Dark Knight 2026 · 40 ratings Rise as the Dark Knight and experience the essential Batman story in a bold, action-packed adventure with hard-hitting combat, an open-world Gotham City, and the signature LEGO charm that fans know and love. 89 /100
09 Marvel's Wolverine Marvel's Wolverine 2026 · 41 ratings Marvel's Wolverine is a single-player action-adventure game and a standalone entry in the Marvel's Spider-Man series, sharing continuity with those titles while telling its own self-contained story. Players control Logan/Wolverine in close-quarters combat, using his adamantium claws against enemies drawn from the X-Men comic book mythology. 88 /100
10 007 First Light S 007 First Light 2026 · 191 ratings · 1 Tier vote 007 First Light is a thrilling espionage action-adventure game from IO Interactive. Players follow James Bond as a young, resourceful, and sometimes reckless recruit in MI6's training program and discover an origin story of the world's most famous spy. 82 /100
11 Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced Assassin's Creed Black Flag Resynced 2026 · 40 ratings 84 /100
12 Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy A Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy 2026 · 42 ratings · 1 Tier vote 82 /100
13 Halo Campaign Evolved Halo Campaign Evolved 2026 · 35 ratings 81 /100
14 Highguard Highguard 2026 · 33 ratings 78 /100
15 Arknights: Endfield Arknights: Endfield 2026 · 69 ratings 72 /100
16 Palworld A Palworld 2026 · 299 ratings · 1 Tier vote 70 /100
17 Gothic 1 Remake Gothic 1 Remake 2026 · 33 ratings 56 /100
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Action game of 2026?

Resident Evil Requiem currently tops the ranking with a score of 90/100 across 342 ratings. Ranking updated October 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.