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Best Action Games for Wii U

Discover the best Action games specifically for Wii U

139 games
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
Gameplay
exploration-heavy open-world
97
Metacritic Score: 97
Universal Acclaim

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

relaxing intense
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
95
Metacritic Score: 95
Universal Acclaim

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

epic atmospheric
Super Mario 3D World
Gameplay
platforming co-op
93
Metacritic Score: 93
Universal Acclaim

Super Mario 3D World

uplifting fun
Bayonetta 2
Gameplay
combat-focused real-time
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Bayonetta 2

intense empowering
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
Gameplay
story-driven exploration-heavy
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

intense atmospheric
Tumblestone
Gameplay
puzzle-solving turn-based
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Tumblestone

relaxing intense
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

intense nostalgic
Metroid Prime: Trilogy
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Metroid Prime: Trilogy

atmospheric intense
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow

intense atmospheric
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Castlevania: Circle of the Moon

intense atmospheric
Bayonetta
Gameplay
combat-focused real-time
90
Metacritic Score: 90
Universal Acclaim

Bayonetta

intense empowering
Mass Effect 3
Gameplay
combat-focused story-driven
90
Metacritic Score: 90
Universal Acclaim

Mass Effect 3

epic intense
The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
90
Metacritic Score: 90
Universal Acclaim

The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass

atmospheric intense
Tadpole Treble
Gameplay
puzzle-solving rhythm-based
90
Metacritic Score: 90
Universal Acclaim

Tadpole Treble

relaxing atmospheric
New Super Mario Bros.
Gameplay
platforming exploration
89
Metacritic Score: 89
Generally Favorable

New Super Mario Bros.

fun energetic
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!
Gameplay
quick-time reaction-based
89
Metacritic Score: 89
Generally Favorable

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!

chaotic funny
Super Smash Bros. Wii U
Gameplay
real-time combat-focused
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

Super Smash Bros. Wii U

fun chaotic
The Swapper
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration-heavy
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

The Swapper

atmospheric intense
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
Gameplay
platforming stealth
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

atmospheric intense
Pikmin 3
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

Pikmin 3

relaxing exploratory
Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance

atmospheric intense
The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks

atmospheric relaxing
Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition
Gameplay
action-platformer combat-focused
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Guacamelee! Super Turbo Championship Edition

funny energetic
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Gameplay
real-time combat-focused
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

intense atmospheric
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag

atmospheric epic
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Gameplay
rhythm-based platforming
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

intense energetic
Shovel Knight
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Shovel Knight

intense empowering
Sonic Advance
Gameplay
platforming speed-based
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Sonic Advance

fast-paced energetic
Metroid Prime Hunters
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Metroid Prime Hunters

intense atmospheric
Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition
Gameplay
action combat-focused
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Mighty Switch Force! Hyper Drive Edition

intense energetic
Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Batman: Arkham City Armored Edition

intense atmospheric
Xenoblade Chronicles X
Gameplay
real-time combat exploration-heavy
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Xenoblade Chronicles X

epic atmospheric
Darksiders II
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Darksiders II

intense atmospheric
Minecraft
Gameplay
exploration-heavy building
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Minecraft

relaxing creative
Stick it to The Man!
Gameplay
platforming combat
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Stick it to The Man!

funny chaotic
Ninja Pizza Girl
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
82
Metacritic Score: 82
Generally Favorable

Ninja Pizza Girl

funny energetic
Terraria
Gameplay
exploration-heavy crafting
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Terraria

exploration-heavy relaxing
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
Gameplay
stealth-focused exploration-heavy
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist

intense atmospheric
SteamWorld Heist
Gameplay
turn-based combat-focused
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

SteamWorld Heist

intense fun
Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Lone Survivor: The Director's Cut

atmospheric intense
Freedom Planet
Gameplay
fast-paced platforming
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Freedom Planet

energetic adventurous
Splatoon
Gameplay
real-time team-based
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Splatoon

fun playful
Assassin’s Creed III
Gameplay
third-person exploration-heavy
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Assassin’s Creed III

intense atmospheric
Axiom Verge
Gameplay
exploration-heavy combat-focused
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Axiom Verge

atmospheric intense
140
Gameplay
action-packed platforming
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

140

intense atmospheric
Lego City Undercover
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Lego City Undercover

funny adventurous
The Book of Unwritten Tales 2
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

The Book of Unwritten Tales 2

atmospheric funny
1001 Spikes
Gameplay
fast-paced platforming
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

1001 Spikes

intense thrilling
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