Play Action Games at Poki
Action games focus on challenges that test how well you control a character or vehicle. You need to move around obstacles and avoid enemy attacks or fight back before your opponent defeats you.
There’s a huge variety of games you can play here. Race at high speed or fight enemies in 1v1 combat. Or, play multiplayer first-person shooters, survival games, platform games and more.
Explore 300+ action games on Poki, and choose the kind of action you want to play today!
Most popular action games on Poki
Jump straight into the action with the 5 games Poki players have played the most.
- Subway Surfers - 4.4⭐
- Stickman Hook - 4.4⭐
- Level Devil - 4.4⭐
- - 4.5⭐
- - 4.2⭐
The hardest action games on Poki
These are 4 of the hardest action games on Poki for those looking for a real challenge. You’ll need to think fast and move faster to survive!
| Game | What makes it hard? |
| World's Hardest Game | Moving blue dots block narrow paths. Wait for a gap, then move the red square toward the checkpoint. |
| Level Devil | Floors vanish and spikes appear without warning, forcing you to learn each trap. |
| Iron Snout | Wolves rush in from both sides, giving you little time to turn and block the next hit. |
| G-Switch 3 | The course gets faster as you flip from the floor to the ceiling to avoid obstacles |
Play with other players
Share a keyboard in 2 player games for a head-to-head battle, or enter an online match against players around the world.
| Mode | Recommended games |
| 2 player | Stickman Battle Getaway Shootout Rooftop Snipers Level Devil |
| Online multiplayer | Winter Clash 3D Sniper Clash 3D |
Types of action games
Poki has 7 main types of action games:
- Shooting games: Enemies keep moving and they’re quick to shoot back. Good aim matters in shooting games, especially when you’re pinned down behind cover. Top games: Funny Shooter 2 and Huggy Wuggy Shooter
- Fighting games: Fight in 1v1 battles or beat em’up fighting games. Watch your opponent, then block or attack at the right moment to take them out. Top games: Ragdoll Hit and Iron Snout
- Platform games: A safe-looking ledge sometimes moves or disappears after you jump. Platform games challenge you to choose when to jump and where to land. Top games: Level Devil and Stickman Hook
- Endless runner games: Your run speeds up the farther you travel. Coins collected in running games unlock new characters or useful power-ups. Top games: Subway Surfers and Temple Run 2
- Racing games: In racing games, the goal is to reach the finish without crashing. Beat the timer or pass the other drivers to win. Top games: Moto X3M and MR RACER - Car Racing
- Survival games: Each round sends more enemies toward you. Weapons and upgrades help you survive longer before your health runs out. Top games: Zombie Outbreak Arena and Lands of Blight
- Action RPGs: Action RPGs let you explore levels and fight enemies for better gear. New weapons make your attacks stronger or unlock a different move. Top games: Apple Knight and Swords and Sandals
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