Summary
Explosions, car chases, shootouts, helicopter jumps - and did we mention explosions? That pretty much sums up a classic action blockbuster, and honestly, that’s exactly why we love them. Sitting on the couch, watching a pure adrenaline rush unfold on screen, is a thrill on its own.
But in video games, that thrill gets cranked up even higher. You’re not just watching the action - youarethe action. Whether it’s in third-person, first-person, or full VR immersion, gaming lets you experience those over-the-top, cinematic moments firsthand. Whether you want cinematic realism or pure unhinged chaos, these games perfectly capture that non-stop, dynamic energy of an action blockbuster.
If an action blockbuster had a video game fever dream, it would be Broforce. This game is a testosterone-fueled, 2D explosion-fest packed with ridiculous levels of destruction and homages to ‘80s and ’90s action icons.
You play as pixelated versions of the greatest character action legends - Rambo, Terminator, Kill Bill’s The Bride, and more, all while blowing up everything in sight. It’s over-the-top, chaotic, and doesn’t take itself seriously for even a second - exactly how a proper action blockbuster should be.
VR games still have some growing to do, but Blood & Truth proves just how immersive they can be. Step into the shoes of an action hero, literally, as you aim, reload, and take cover in a high-stakes London crime thriller. It plays like a classic FPS, but the combination of VR and PlayStation Move makes everything feel fresh, fun, and even more spectacular.
Think Die Hard, but you’re the one pulling the trigger. Because shooting bad guys in a game is one thing, but feeling like you’re actually inside the scene? That’s next-level blockbuster action. If you own a PSVR headset, this is a must-play.
Ever wanted to feel like John Wick mixed with Neo from The Matrix? That’s Superhot in a nutshell. Time moves only when you move, turning every fight into a slow-motion action sequence. Dodge bullets, disarm enemies mid-air and take out entire rooms in the most stylish way possible.
And in VR? The experience gets even more brutal and immersive. Just make sure you have enough space before you start dodging imaginary bullets - you don’t want toactuallybreak something. The minimalist visuals only enhance the experience, making every moment feel precise and cinematic. You truly feel like the main character in the coolest action movie ever.
No strategy. No stealth. Just you, a shotgun, and an unstoppable horde of demons that need to be reduced to pulp. This was the foundation set by the game that defined the FPS genre. Doom Eternal takes everything to the next level.
The pure, unfiltered action where the only thing that matters is moving fast and shooting faster. It throws away cover mechanics and slow pacing in favor of brutal melee kills, high-speed combat, and an arsenal that makes you feel like an unstoppable force of destruction. To top it all off, the heavy metal soundtrack perfectly syncs with the chaos. If you just want a game that makes you feel like a one-person army unleashing carnage, this game is for you.
4Call Of Duty Series
War Movies Come To Life
With over20 titles spanning different wars, futuristic settings, and espionage thrillers, Call of Duty has been delivering non-stop action for decades. Whether you’re storming the beaches of Normandy, fighting through the jungles of Vietnam, taking part in modern black ops missions, or engaging in futuristic warfare, there is a COD experience for every kind of action fan.
At this point, there is nothing CoD hasn’t done - it’s even done space combat! If scripted moments aren’t enough for you, Warzone offers an intense battle royale where every fight feels like a last-man-standing showdown where anything can happen.
The sheer idea of dropping onto a hostile galaxy with your squad to liberate it from alien monstrosities is pure action movie fuel. Clearly inspired by Starship Troopers (1997), Helldivers 2 takes intergalactic warfare to the next level.
From chaotic shootouts to last-minute rescues, every mission feels like it’s ripped straight from a Hollywood sci-fi epic. It’s a game that thrives on cinematic moments so much that players constantly share their most epic clips on social media. It’s got patriotism, big guns, and enough explosions to make Michael Bay proud.
Want to jump out of a helicopter? You can. Want to do it while firing rockets? Also possible. In Just Cause, if you can imagine it, you can probably do it. It’s not just about shooting - it’s about style.
Parachuting onto an enemy base, grappling onto a jet mid-flight, hijacking it, and then bailing out just in time to wingsuit through an explosion? That’s just another Tuesday for Rico Rodriguez. Sure, there is a story somewhere in there, but let’s be honest, most people play Just Cause for one reason:pure, anarchic destruction.And we don’t judge you.
The Uncharted series has always been packed with moments that feel ripped straight from a Hollywood script, but Uncharted 4 takes it to another level in terms of graphics and level design. Between its breathtaking visuals and perfectly timed set pieces, this game does not just emulate action films - it outdoes them.
Prison break?Check. A brutal armored truck chasing you through the city, smashing everything in its path? Double check. Every sequence feels like it belongs in a summer blockbuster, and Nathan Drake pulls it off with the perfect mix of charm, humor, and barely surviving-by-the-skin-of-his-teeth energy.
