# Games like 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.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Trepang2](https://imho.run/games/1164940/trepang2) — Also Blood and Bullet Time, like Maximum Action. 11,287 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1164940/)
2. [Dread Templar](https://imho.run/games/1334730/dread-templar) — Also Bullet Time and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action. 707 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1334730/)
3. [STRAFE: Gold Edition](https://imho.run/games/442780/strafe-gold-edition) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Maximum Action. 1,330 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/442780/)
4. [OTXO](https://imho.run/games/1608640/otxo) — A frequent pick in Maximum Action players' libraries, and another Action. 1,794 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1608640/)
5. [Ion Fury](https://imho.run/games/562860/ion-fury) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Maximum Action. 4,339 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/562860/)
6. [Project Warlock](https://imho.run/games/893680/project-warlock) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action. 2,622 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/893680/)
7. [My Friend Pedro](https://imho.run/games/557340/my-friend-pedro) — Also Bullet Time and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action. 11,056 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/557340/)
8. [DOOM Eternal](https://imho.run/games/782330/doom-eternal) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action. 119,756 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/782330/)
9. [ULTRAKILL](https://imho.run/games/1229490/ultrakill) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action. 141,047 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1229490/)
10. [Prodeus](https://imho.run/games/964800/prodeus) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Maximum Action. 4,068 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/964800/)
11. [RAGE 2](https://imho.run/games/548570/rage-2) — Also Blood and Gore, like Maximum Action. 7,112 Steam reviews, 65% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/548570/)
12. [The Hong Kong Massacre](https://imho.run/games/741510/the-hong-kong-massacre) — Also Blood and Bullet Time, like Maximum Action. 919 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/741510/)
13. [Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun](https://imho.run/games/2005010/warhammer-40-000-boltgun) — Also Gore and Old School, like Maximum Action. 10,885 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2005010/)
14. [Paint the Town Red](https://imho.run/games/337320/paint-the-town-red) — Also Blood and Gore, like Maximum Action. 13,399 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/337320/)
15. [DUSK](https://imho.run/games/519860/dusk) — Also Fast-Paced and Old School, like Maximum Action. 16,813 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/519860/)
16. [Hellbound](https://imho.run/games/753590/hellbound) — Also Blood and Gore, like Maximum Action. 542 Steam reviews, 68% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/753590/)
17. [Turbo Overkill](https://imho.run/games/1328350/turbo-overkill) — Also Fast-Paced and Gore, like Maximum Action. 4,372 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1328350/)
18. [Suit for Hire](https://imho.run/games/1612420/suit-for-hire) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action. 1,972 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1612420/)
19. [BRUTAL JOHN 2](https://imho.run/games/1859620/brutal-john-2) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action. 217 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1859620/)
20. [Serious Sam 4](https://imho.run/games/257420/serious-sam-4) — Also Blood and Fast-Paced, like Maximum Action. 5,007 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/257420/)
21. [WRATH: Aeon of Ruin](https://imho.run/games/1000410/wrath-aeon-of-ruin) — Also Gore and Old School, like Maximum Action. 1,445 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1000410/)
22. [F.E.A.R.](https://imho.run/games/21090/f-e-a-r) — Shares dual wielding with Maximum Action. 7,974 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/21090/)
23. [Sword With Sauce](https://imho.run/games/581630/sword-with-sauce) — Also Blood and Gore, like Maximum Action. 3,500 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/581630/)
24. [Nightmare Reaper](https://imho.run/games/1051690/nightmare-reaper) — Also Old School and Violent, like Maximum Action. 2,971 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1051690/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=853770&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=853770&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=853770&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=853770
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/853770
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Maximum Action

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.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 853770
- **Developer:** George Mandell
- **Publisher:** Balloon Moose Games
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Early Access
- **Categories:** Includes level editor, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Workshop, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Sep 19, 2018
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/853770/maximum-action)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=853770&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/853770/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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