Rank 01Games like Maximum Action
- 35 games
- Updated Oct 23, 2026
Players who liked Maximum Action also play
The closest matches to Maximum Action: Trepang2, Dread Templar, STRAFE: Gold Edition, OTXO, and Ion Fury. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Also Bullet Time and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action.
- $19.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Playable
- 2023
Rank 03Why this
Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Maximum Action.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Playable
- 2017
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Project Warlock
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action.
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- Released: 2018
- Developer: George Mandell
- Price: $19.99checked Nov 4
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 89% of 2,806 reviews
- Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- 80s action hero fantasy
- Bullet time mechanics shine
- Dual wield rocket launchers
- Epic
- Intense
- Nostalgic
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Maximum Action
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Paint the Town Red
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like Maximum Action.
ULTRAKILL
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action.
Overwatch®
Why this: Same intense mood as Maximum Action.
SPRAWL zero
Why this: Also Bullet Time and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action.
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Just Cause
Why this: Same epic mood as Maximum Action.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Maximum Action at current Steam store prices.
Hellbound
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like Maximum Action.
Turbo Overkill
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Maximum Action.
CARNAGE OFFERING
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action.
F.E.A.R.
Why this: Shares dual wielding with Maximum Action.
Devilated
Why this: Also Blood and Bullet Time, like Maximum Action.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Maximum Action, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Hellbound: Survival Mode
Why this: Also Blood and Gore, like Maximum Action.
PAPERHEAD EP.0
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action.
Wolfenstein: Enemy Territory
Why this: Also Gore and Violent, like Maximum Action.
STRAFTAT
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Maximum Action.
Shadow Warrior Classic (1997)
Why this: Also Gore and Old School, like Maximum Action.
FUCK HITLER
Why this: Shares level editor with Maximum Action.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Trepang2
Why this: Also Blood and Bullet Time, like Maximum Action.
Project Warlock
Why this: Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action.
My Friend Pedro
Why this: Also Bullet Time and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action.
About Maximum Action
The closest matches to Maximum Action: Trepang2, Dread Templar, STRAFE: Gold Edition, OTXO, and Ion Fury. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Maximum Action is your kind of game, the closest matches are Trepang2, Dread Templar and STRAFE: Gold Edition — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as epic, intense and nostalgic, and single out its bullet time shooting and dual wielding. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Maximum Action is a physics-based first-person shooter released in 2018 by George Mandell and published by Balloon Moose Games. Priced at $19.99, the game draws from Hong Kong action cinema through bullet-time shooting mechanics and dual-wielding combat, placing players in an 80s action hero fantasy. Players describe the experience as intense and epic, praising how the bullet-time mechanics shine during firefights. The package includes an endless mode for testing skill and a level editor paired with a replay system. The polygonal art style has been highlighted by players as creating a distinct retro aesthetic. The game holds an 89% positive rating from 2,806 Steam reviews and is not currently supported on Steam Deck.
About Maximum Action: MAXIMUM Action is a brutal and satisfying physics-based first person shooter influenced by Hong Kong cinema, heroic slow motion bloodshed, and old-school FPS ACTION.
Is Maximum Action worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 89% of 2,806 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Early Access: unfinished, and it can change a lot before release.
- Price: $19.99 (checked Nov 9).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 5 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 9 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- 80s action hero fantasy
- Bullet time mechanics shine
- Dual wield rocket launchers
- Endless mode tests skill
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“it's been S E V E N years since I bought this, looked very promising. since then there has been one meaningful update. ONE. I check in at least once a year now and am disappointed every time. barely any content, the replay feature STILL…”
“I have this game in my library since 2020, and it's still barely an hour of content. Very disapointed :(”
People who play it also play: Trepang2, Dread Templar, STRAFE: Gold Edition
Frequently asked about Maximum Action
Can I run it?
Does Maximum Action run on Steam Deck?
Maximum Action is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Maximum Action cost?
Maximum Action is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Maximum Action?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Maximum Action are Trepang2, Dread Templar, STRAFE: Gold Edition.
Who developed Maximum Action?
Maximum Action was developed by George Mandell and published by Balloon Moose Games.