Action games marked 2025 with releases that combined precise combat, dense exploration and immersive narratives. Títulos as Shinobi: Art of Vengeance and Ghost of Yotei came out between August and October, while Hades II and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach, released in June for PS5, expanded connection mechanics in a post-apocalyptic world.
These games received nominations for The Game Awards 2025 in categories such as Melhor Jogo from Ação and Jogo from Ano. Multiple Plataformas, including PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC, received the titles, with positive reception on aggregators such as Metacritic.
- Shinobi: Art of Vengeance (08/29/2025): Plataforma 2D with Joe Musashi.
- Ghost of Yotei (02/10/2025): Mundo opened in feudal Japão with Atsu.
- Death Stranding 2 (06/26/2025): Exploração and stealth by Sam.
- Hades II (09/25/2025): mythological Roguelike with Melinoë.
- Hollow Knight: Silksong (09/04/2025): Metroidvania with Hornet.
Agile platforms define battles
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance revived the franchise with hand-drawn designs and modern mechanics. Joe Musashi uses claws for climbing, hook for mobility and Ninpo for area attacks. The game came out for PS5, Xbox, Switch and PC on August 29th.
Modes like Arcade and Boss Rush extend gameplay beyond the main campaign.
Critics praised the balance between nostalgia and innovation, with fluid combos and challenging bosses.
Icy open-world exploration
Ghost of Yotei transports players to Ezo in 1603, with Atsu hunting the Yōtei Six. Lançado exclusively for PS5 on October 2, the title uses adaptive triggers for realistic impacts in katana and bow duels.
Dynamic snow alters paths, and stealth allows for varied approaches. Sucker Punch expanded the map with forests and mountains, prioritizing player freedom.
The game has seven The Game Awards nominations, including Melhor Direção.
Connections in post-apocalyptic scenarios
Death Stranding 2: On the Beach advances the saga of Hideo Kojima with Sam reconnecting survivors. Disponível for PS5 since June 26th, integrates stealth, construction and moral dilemmas in a world with a hostile climate.
New characters and soundtrack from Woodkid deepen the atmospheric immersion. Delivery Mecânicas evolve with vehicles and weapons, maintaining focus on strategy.
General favorable reception highlights emotional storytelling and detailed graphics. The title competes in multiple 2025 awards categories.
Intense Underworld Runs
Hades II came out of early access on September 25th for PC, Switch and Switch 2. Melinoë faces Chronos with varied builds of weapons and spells based on Greek mythology.
Updates added regions like Olympic and Warsong, with high replayability. Diálogos Sharp and permanent upgrades facilitate progression.
Six nominations for The Game Awards reinforce its impact on the roguelike.
Metroidvania with precise challenges
Hollow Knight: Silksong places Hornet in Pharloom, a kingdom of silk and songs. Lançado on September 4th for all major platforms, maintains souls-like combat and interconnected exploration.
Handcrafted art and immersive soundtrack create a melancholic atmosphere. Missões Sides and secrets expand the vast world. Cinco nominations to The Game Awards and universal acclaim mark the return.
Extra modes extend adventures
These games offer content beyond the main campaigns. Shinobi includes Ankou Trials for quick testing, while Hades II has God Mode for accessibility.
Ghost of Yotei plans Legends in 2026 for supernatural co-op. Death Stranding 2 uses upgrades to refine deliveries and combat.
Silksong supports cross-save between Switch and PC, facilitating migrations. Esses extras guarantee dozens of hours, with leaderboards and achievements.
Critical reception and awards
The five titles dominate 2025 lists, with Shinobi praised for visuals (Metacritic 88) and Silksong for accuracy. Ghost of Yotei and Death Stranding 2 lead in action-adventure in The Game Awards.
Hades II highlights replayability, with six nominations. Strong Vendas and post-launch updates maintain relevance.
Players cite innovation as a common factor in evaluations.
Platforms and accessibility vary
All came out on multiple platforms, except Ghost of Yotei on PS5. Standard Preços ranges from R$200-400, with deluxe editions offering cosmetics.
Options like God Mode in Hades II and adjustable difficulties in Silksong expand the audience. Suporte at a stable 60 FPS and photo mode encourage captures. Cross-progression across multiple titles facilitates hardware swaps.
