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Action games

Fast fights, chaotic physics and quick matches. Most of these take a few minutes a round, so they fit into almost any break.

12 games How games are labelled

Break time. Pick something short; a 5-minute countdown starts when the game opens.

ViolenceComputerAmong UsSingle-player: you are always the impostor.Action · 5-15 minAngry HeroesFling heroes at towers to topple them.Action · 2-5 minThird-party trackersComputerBlade BallParry the speeding ball at the right moment.Action · 2-5 minComputerBrawl GuysClumsy obstacle-course races.Action · 2-5 minClash Blade.ioGrow your sword in an .io arena.Action · 2-5 minComputerCrazy Cattle 3DSheep battle royale. Ram rivals off the map.Action · 2-5 minOnline playersComputerFall BoysParty knockout on wobbly courses.Action · 2-5 minGunsComputerGetaway ShootoutHop to the getaway car before the others.Action · 2-5 minViolenceComputerGladihoppersHopping gladiator duels.Action · 2-5 minThird-party trackersComputerHouse Of HazardsDo chores, trigger traps on your friends.Action · 2-5 minOnline playersComputerJustfall LolFloors vanish. Be the last one standing.Action · 2-5 minGunsComputerRooftop SnipersOne-button rooftop duels with recoil.Action · 2-5 min

What to look for in an action game

Action games ask you to react first and think fast. The good ones stay readable even when the screen is busy, so when you lose a round you can see exactly why. Short rounds help too: a game that resets quickly lets you try a new approach while the last mistake is still fresh.

Rooftop Snipers is a physics duelling game where you time your shots to knock your opponent off the roof and win sets. Among Us swaps reflexes for social deduction: complete tasks, deceive your friends and vote out the impostor. Clash Blade io is a competitive .io game where you play against real opponents and climb the leaderboard.

Almost everything here plays in short rounds. Among Us is the exception and takes a little longer. On a phone, try Angry Heroes, Blade Ball, Clash Blade io, Gladihoppers or Justfall Lol. The rest are made for a computer, and most of the category uses keyboard controls, while Angry Heroes and Blade Ball are played with the mouse.