GameRant - action

7 Near-Perfect SNES Action RPGs With More Freedom Than You Get Today

Josh Cotts — Sat, 29 Aug 2026 22:45:12 GMT

Player freedom is one of those things that has become a pretty big selling point for modern action RPGs, whether that means being able to go wherever you want, put together whatever build you can dream up, or make choices that actually change something about the world around you. Bigger worlds and more powerful hardware have obviously given developers plenty of room to make that freedom even more impressive over the years, but what's funny is that plenty of action RPGs were already finding creative ways to hand control over to the player long before any of that was possible. In fact, some SNES games were doing things more than 30 years ago that plenty of games still don't give you much say over today.

New Elden Ring Meets Dishonored Action RPG on Steam Just Sold Me on First-Person Soulslikes

Josh Cotts — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 18:30:12 GMT

I'll admit, for a while there, I thought I was completely done with soulslikes. To be fair, they just kept showing up, as it seemed developers were only interested in making them and didn't want to make anything else, and as a fan of the subgenre, I couldn't resist playing them—to my own detriment, I guess. That oversaturation left me feeling burnt out on the formula and wanting almost nothing to do with it. However, after a considerable break, I've found myself itching for another great soulslike to play, even after Mortal Shell 2 dug its claws in me and scratched that itch really deep. Fortunately, after spending some time with its demo on Steam, I'm confident there's another soulslike with massive potential lurking around the corner, as One More Level's first-person action RPG, Valor Mortis, is set to launch on October 13, 2026.

Long Action RPGs That Take Forever To Complete, Ranked

Vlad Mazanko — Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:31:12 GMT

For action RPG fans who aren’t exactly into the open-world subgenre, campaign length is usually secondary, but it can still be a huge plus. Depending on how great a game’s combat feels and how much depth and variety its skills, weapons, and enemies offer, sometimes you just wish it would never end. While most action RPGs typically take around 30 to 40 hours to finish, which is already quite substantial, a select few pack in so many places to visit, things to do, and bosses to defeat that they can last as long as your average open-world title, albeit within a more curated structure.

Classic Action-Adventure Games No One Remembers Today

LB Beistad — Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:30:12 GMT

The action-adventure genre is vast. Games like the Uncharted series, God of War, or even Okami come to a lot of gamers' minds, but the sheer popularity of the genre also means there are plenty of games that are eventually forgotten. Whether it's a thought-provoking narrative or filled with fun-loving gameplay, each action-adventure game has its own unique spin on the genre.

All Grounded 2: Into the Abyss Update Armor Sets

Lucas Simons — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:25:01 GMT

Grounded 2: Into the Abyss update adds more than a massive new area to explore, with new armor giving players additional ways to prepare for the dangers of Brookhollow Park. The update expands the pond and its underwater depths, introducing gear designed around aquatic exploration as well as powerful equipment tied to some of the new threats lurking throughout the park.

How to Unloick the Toe Biter Buggy in Grounded 2: Into the Abyss

Lucas Simons — Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:25:48 GMT

Getting the new Toe Biter Buggy in Grounded 2: Into the Abyss is an extremely complex process that involves unlocking much of the new gear and exploring a great deal around the Pond area. So, if players are ready to dive into the depths and risk facing lots of new bugs, including the dangerous Diving Bell Spider. This Buggy is the very first that can be used in underwater navigation, so it's a great way to explore the whole Pond Area with extreme speed. It can also help you with underwater combat and is extremely fast on land too.

Beast of Reincarnation: Ambitious Ideas With a Messy Execution - Review

Fellipe Moica — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 00:00:13 GMT

Beast of Reincarnation aims to deliver an action-filled adventure set in an overgrown apocalypse with combat that should speak to parry-obsessed players. Initially shocking players that this is the same studio responsible for Pokémon, is Beast of Reincarnation able to stand as more than just a novelty? While Game Freak’s latest departure from their massive monster franchise looks to the popular soulslike genre for inspiration, is this experiment worth your time?

Castlevania: Belmont's Curse: The Comeback We've All Been Waiting For - Hands-On Preview

Fellipe Moica — Fri, 17 Jul 2026 07:00:14 GMT

12 years on from the last mainline entry into the Castlevania franchise, we got the chance to try Belmont's Curse, the latest from the storied franchise dropping later this year. We only got three hours with the game, but we're still very confident when we say that the wait was absolutely worth it.

Beast of Reincarnation: Game Freak's Generational Leap Away from Pokémon - Hands-On Preview

Fellipe Moica — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 16:19:09 GMT

Game Freak has long been synonymous with Pokémon, but next month they'll be deviating from a AAA action RPG: Beast of Reincarnation. We were invited to try the game for ourselves, so we've got the rundown on what you can expect.

New Action RPG on Steam Is Fable Meets Breath of the Wild With One Huge Advantage Over Both

Josh Cotts — Thu, 02 Jul 2026 12:45:16 GMT

With Fable now unfortunately delayed to February 23, 2027 (thank you for that, GTA 6), I've been on the lookout for something that will scratch a similar itch until that day finally arrives. Well, I managed to find a game that does exactly that, all while bringing in bits and pieces of one of the best Legend of Zelda games ever made, Breath of the Wild, and after trying out the demo, I can safely say this is one that I'm thoroughly excited about. Luminary is an upcoming Fable-meets-Breath of the Wild action RPG by Refractive Entertainment, and it's officially set to launch on Steam Early Access on August 11, 2026.