Game of the year 2023: best action game –

Where to start with this genre. Like the adventure and RPG space, the action category was otherworldly this year. We had great new additions of all kinds, which made it challenging to say the least to pick just five excellent action games. But we did it, so here are our favorite action games of the year 2023.

5. Ghostrunner 2

If you missed this game or even forgot it existed, we wouldn’t blame you at all. One More Level decided to take on some of the biggest games of the entire year and got right in the middle of Super Mario Bros. Wonder, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 and Alan Wake 2. But even though it didn’t stand out compared to these absolute titans, the fast-paced action sequel is definitely not one to miss. If you loved the style and setup of the original game, Ghostrunner 2 simply sought to build and evolve those elements, and ultimately provide a game that is more complete and comprehensive than what came before it.

4. Remainder II

In the same vein as Ghostrunner 2, Remnant II simply took the fantastic gameplay of the original and evolved it with valuable additions. This sequel is everything Remnant fans wanted from a sequel. It is more complex, more challenging, has more striking and varied biomes, has deeper customizability and looks downright stunning. For an action game designed to engage the Remnant fan base, Remnant II is a home run.

3. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

We won’t lie, the launch of Star Wars Jedi: Survivor is the reason why this game is only third in our list. This sequel is remarkable for many reasons. It has a brilliant story, has much deeper and more satisfying battles, takes place in more engaging and exciting locations and planets, but when it debuted, it had many performance issues and bugs. Respawn has worked to correct and improve many of these problems, but looking at our number one and two choices, we can’t ignore this title’s launch issues.

2. Armored core VI: firing from Rubicon

Since you can be sure that the sun rises in the east and sets in the west, you can be absolutely sure that FromSoftware will get a nod or two with its latest game in Game of the Year razzias. While Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon does not come close to the success of Elden Ring, this action title once again serves as an example of the Japanese developer’s class and excellence in gaming. There are no two ways about it: Armored Core VI is a brilliant game that would probably be in the running for Game of the Year in almost any other year.

1. Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

Insomniac is right there with FromSoftware. Somehow, this developer continues to release brilliant games almost every year. They are perhaps the most efficient and consistent team in the West, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 is further proof of that. This sequel, while not having as strong a core story as the first game, has much better movement and combat systems, as well as a world that feels more appealing to explore thanks to better questlines. New York City feels more alive than ever here, and Insomniac has done wonders to achieve that.

Many are already pointing to this game as one of, if not, the best of the entire year, which only further reinforces the genius of its and Insomniac’s work and shows why we can’t avoid placing it as our best action title of 2023. With undoubtedly more Spidey adventures planned along the line, as well as Wolverine, and likely additional Ratchet & Clanks, Insomniac’s future portfolio is arguably the brightest in the gaming industry as a whole, and we can’t wait to talk about it further in our Game of the Year wrap-ups in the years to come.