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FoxSpirit · Aug 12, 2015

Well, title is straight forward.

I played this little gem for some time, time for a change.

Savant Ascent

Ferocious little Twinstick action game, great fun and I still haven't gotten through the Void update.

Can be almost everything, Run N Gun, Platform heavy melee, Twin-Stick, whatever. But no SHMUPs please, I have most of them already. Bit tired of the formula at the moment. The more recent the better, stuff like Metal Slug I already have played a ton. Controller only a big plus.

oneida · Aug 12, 2015

Pretty sure you can buy Shinobi III on Steam, so that.

Snkfanatic · Aug 12, 2015

Thanks for the heads up on Savant....I need this game now

BadWolf · Aug 12, 2015

Metal Slug 3.

braves01 · Aug 12, 2015

BadWolf said:
Metal Slug 3.

And Metal Slug 1, and Metal Slug X. Hopefully 2, 4, 5, 6, and 7 end up on Steam eventually.

Hektor · Aug 12, 2015

I recommend RONIN.
http://store.steampowered.com/app/274230

Its a turn based action game and while it indeed sounds like a contradiction at first, it actually isnt.

The concept itself is fairly hard to explain tho, you should look up a video of it. It also has a demo.

Soltype · Aug 12, 2015

Check out Alien Soldier.It can be a little tough, but it's the best available.

OnPoint · Aug 12, 2015

On my phone so I can't post pictures or a link but definitely pick up Bleed.

jonjonaug · Aug 12, 2015

Mark of the Ninja is a 2D action/stealth game with a ton of variety in playstyles.

BPoole · Aug 12, 2015

Valdis Story: Abyssal City and Guacamelee get my vote

Edit: Forgot Shovel Knight

Tizoc · Aug 12, 2015

Come on it counts as action :X

Keasar · Aug 12, 2015

Three personal favourites of mine lately. The two latter ones are sorta similar.

Herbspiceguy · Aug 12, 2015

I'm on the fence with Streets of Fury EX. Has anyone here bought it?

collige · Aug 12, 2015

Beat Hazard
Guacamelee
Hotline Miami 1/2
Nidhogg (though it has much more of a multiplayer focus)
Towerfall (same as above to a lesser extent)
Dark Void Zero (it's basically just an NES game)

duckroll · Aug 12, 2015

If you want something like a 2D sidescrolling game which is Metal Gear Solid crossed with Ninja Gaiden, check out Mark of the Ninja. Fantastic game, just don't expect the combat mechanics to be very hardcore. It's more about variety in approach and stealth.

For a pretty solid sidescrolling action RPG with tons of platforming, Castle in the Darkness will definitely scratch that itch.

If you enjoy oldschool action greatness like Megaman and Duck Tales, grab Shovel Knight and never look back.

ghibli99 · Aug 12, 2015

Not sure how much action is in it (in the sense described in the OP), but I've been impressed with Freedom Planet so far.

http://store.steampowered.com/app/248310/

lazygecko · Aug 12, 2015

Soltype said:
Check out Alien Soldier.It can be a little tough, but it's the best available.

That would get my vote if only it ran at the correct speed.

Fantomas · Aug 12, 2015

Have you played the Hotline Miami games? Because they are probably my fav 2D action games on Steam.

Soltype · Aug 12, 2015

lazygecko said:
That would get my vote if only it ran at the correct speed.

Did they use the PAL version?I think that ran 50hz.

TheShampion · Aug 12, 2015

They Bleed Pixels is a fun controller based action game that can be pretty brutal.

If you are open to mouse and keyboard, Noitu Love Evolution 2 is one of the best 2D action games that I have played on Steam.

Eternia · Aug 12, 2015

Valdis Story tops my list, some recent updates even added a bunch of new characters and enemies.

gelf · Aug 12, 2015

Mark of the Ninja and Freedom Planet are the ones I got the most enjoyment out of.

Fasty · Aug 12, 2015

Rocketbirds. Really fun and satisfying platforming and gunplay (and jetpaction). Definitely worth checking out, also has two player co-op

Crab Milk Mickey · Aug 12, 2015

Noitu Love 2 Devolution. Just watch the trailer. Closest I've seen an indie developer match Treasure's style with enough unique ideas and personality to stand on its own.

Labadal · Aug 12, 2015

Many good recommendations.

Gunpoint is also very fun.

lazygecko · Aug 12, 2015

Soltype said:
Did they use the PAL version?I think that ran 50hz.

Yes. They really didn't have to either since it's perfectly playable with no Japanese to read in the original.

duckroll · Aug 12, 2015

Labadal said:
Many good recommendations.

Gunpoint is also very fun.

I like Gunpoint, but I would say it's more of a puzzle game than an action game no? There isn't really much reactive action in the game, and the shooting isn't particularly satisfying (but completing a stage sure is!).

Mephala · Aug 12, 2015

I will always vouch for Fortune Summoners.

Yes, you play as a little girl with a sword. No you are not secretly 10,000 years old and flashing panties everywhere. The game is tame for JRPG standards on that regard. It reminds me of Zelda a little bit because you are actually quite young and some of the childish things are somewhat funny. For instance, the main character struggles with addition.

jotun? · Aug 12, 2015

Guacamelee
Hotline Miami
Binding of Isaac
Risk of Rain
Rogue Legacy
Nuclear Throne

Magic Mushroom · Aug 12, 2015

Soltype said:
Check out Alien Soldier.It can be a little tough, but it's the best available.

Oh man. I didn't even know this was on Steam.

Dlink16 · Aug 12, 2015

jonjonaug said:
Mark of the Ninja is a 2D action/stealth game with a ton of variety in playstyles.

this

Labadal · Aug 12, 2015

duckroll said:
I like Gunpoint, but I would say it's more of a puzzle game than an action game no? There isn't really much reactive action in the game, and the shooting isn't particularly satisfying (but completing a stage sure is!).

I guess you're right. I just saw RONIN mentioned and thought that if that goes, I might as well mention Gunpoint. I do agree that it's more puzzly than the usual action game.

How could I forget Apotheon? I love the game. Not exactly metroidvaina, more like metroidvaina light, but probably my personal GOTY.

More_Badass · Aug 12, 2015

No mentions of Intrusion 2 or BLEED? Shame on you, GAF

mr.beers · Aug 12, 2015

I think Terraria fits the bill.

kinaesthete · Aug 12, 2015

Aces Wild is a real hidden gem of a brawler that kind of takes what Bayonetta did with free movement and a great dodge-into-attack mechanic and puts it back in a side view 2D space. High skill ceiling, very difficult if you want it to be, and has a couple extra characters for variety.

JackelZXA · Aug 12, 2015

You can't go wrong with Cave Story+ and Freedom Planet!

Deleted member 125677 · Aug 12, 2015

Some of my favorites:

Hotline Miami
Hotline Miami 2
Binding of Isaac (rebirth)
Metal Slug 3
Cave Story
Crimsonland
Crimson Clover World Ignition
Ikaruga
Mark of the Ninja
Volgarr the Viking

Sir Ilpalazzo · Aug 12, 2015

Alien Soldier is an excellent, excellent game, but as far as I know it's the 50hz version (and is pretty much unplayable). If it is indeed the 50hz version then the Steam version is worthless; otherwise it's a must-buy.

Bleed is fantastic. Definitely check it out too.

There's also Volgarr the Viking if you want something a little more deliberate than the above games.

threelights · Aug 12, 2015

Freedom Planet is a great Genesis-style game. Easily one of the best indie games out there.

Also stuff like Shovel Knight, Guacamelee (pick up the original, not the "definitive" edition though).

That1BlackGuy · Aug 12, 2015

kinaesthete said:
Aces Wild is a real hidden gem of a brawler that kind of takes what Bayonetta did with free movement and a great dodge-into-attack mechanic and puts it back in a side view 2D space. High skill ceiling, very difficult if you want it to be, and has a couple extra characters for variety.

Got to try out this one, looks fun as hell.

manueldelalas · Aug 12, 2015

Another vote for Volgarr, will make you feel like a badass.

Mark of the Ninja, Guacamelee, Metal Slug, Ys (Origins is the most focused, and overall the best by far), Cave Story, Shantae, Gunpoint, Hotline, and there are hundreds of other great game.

Het_Nkik · Aug 12, 2015

TheShampion said:
If you are open to mouse and keyboard, Noitu Love Evolution 2 is one of the best 2D action games that I have played on Steam.

Crab Milk Mickey said:
Noitu Love 2 Devolution. Just watch the trailer. Closest I've seen an indie developer match Treasure's style with enough unique ideas and personality to stand on its own.

I'm putting in thirds for Noitu Love 2.

duckroll · Aug 12, 2015

Oh yeah, Volgarr is the best pure arcade action game I've played on Steam. The level design is great, the mechanics are simply but tight, and there's a ton of rewarding challenge both beating the game normally and attempting to get the best ending via the harder alternative levels.

harz-marz · Aug 12, 2015

Shantae and the Pirates Curse

KarmaCow · Aug 12, 2015

Rainblood Chronicles: Mirage is pretty good. It's like a 2D DMC, complete with two playable characters, one of which uses light/magic swords in their attacks. Unforunately it has some minor issues and I think the developer has been having issues with the publisher so you'll need to find and apply the latest patch manually from the Steam forum.

Spukc · Aug 12, 2015

terraria?

Viliger · Aug 12, 2015

Define action. Best combat system? Fortune Summoners and Valdis Story: Abyssal City. Best shooters? Bleed and Bionic Commando Rearmed. Best metrioidvanias? Cave Story+, Guacamelee and Dust.

charsace · Aug 12, 2015

They Bleed Pixels. One of the most underrated games in years. Great platforming and simple, but fun, battle system.

Dust: An Elysian Tail is another awesome game. Metroidvania with a deep battle system.

Chasm. Rogue-like platformer and really good. Only a demo has been released so far though.

LewieP · Aug 12, 2015

Herbspiceguy said:
I'm on the fence with Streets of Fury EX. Has anyone here bought it?

I played the XBLIG and the new Steam version. It's very silly, but it knows it's silly and just tries to have fun with it. It's like a crappy trashy b movie version of Streets of Rage, and I have a great deal of fondness for it.

abracadaver · Aug 12, 2015

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