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Fast fights, arena brawls and survival shooters that start in seconds. Take on the computer alone or challenge a friend on the same keyboard.

16 action games · sorted by popularity

Fighting Games and Arena Brawlers

Fighting games are the heart of this category. Fighter Legends Duo is a traditional one-on-one fighter with punch, kick and special buttons for each side, and it works for two people on one keyboard. Stickman Warriors leans on combos, skills and character upgrades, while Street Shadow Fighter is a mission-based brawler built around punches, kicks and grabs. For pure silliness, Boxing Random gives each player a single key and changes the rules every round, sometimes handing you extra-long arms or an icy ring.

Arena games are a different flavor. In Gun Mayhem, you grab weapon crates and try to knock your rivals off the island while staying on it yourself, and Push.io does something similar with a boomerang and a lot of water.

Shooters and Survival Games

If you'd rather aim than mash buttons, Stickman Archer 3 is a bow duel where a single arrow to the head ends the fight, and Tank Stars is all about finding the right firing angle before your opponent does. Zombie Rush is a top-down survival shooter in which every wave of undead arrives faster and smarter than the last.

Players who like first-person games can try Bullet Fury 2, but keep in mind that 3D shooters ask a lot more of an older laptop than 2D stick-figure fights do. For more aiming, browse our shooting games, and if you usually play with a friend, the 2 player games page gathers every head-to-head game in one place.

Where to Start

New to the category? Begin with Boxing Random if a friend is nearby, since it takes about ten seconds to learn. If you're playing solo, Stickman Archer 3 is a gentle introduction: the controls are just drag and release, and every duel sharpens your sense of distance and arc. Once you're comfortable, Stickman Warriors asks for faster reactions and rewards you with character upgrades, and Zombie Rush tests how long you can last as the waves keep speeding up.

Action Games FAQ

What are the best action games to play with a friend on one keyboard?

Fighter Legends Duo is the most complete: player one moves with WASD and attacks with F, G and H, while player two uses the arrow keys with K, L and J. Boxing Random is far simpler, with just W for player one and the up arrow for player two.

Are there action games that only need a mouse?

Yes. The Stickman Archer games are played entirely with the mouse or a touchscreen: drag to aim and release to shoot. In Last Stand Warrior, you hold the mouse in the direction you want your hero to move while fighting off waves of enemies.

Why do some action games lag on my laptop?

3D games such as Bullet Fury 2 need much more graphics power than 2D ones. Close other tabs, especially video, and try fullscreen. If a game still stutters, a lighter 2D pick like Stickman Archer 2 will usually run smoothly on the same machine.

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