The biggest upcoming first-person action games

First-person action games they are tricky. First-person shooters have an easy flow that makes swinging weapons and targeting sights feel natural. The same isn't always the case with first-person melee combat, which is why, despite years of iteration and innovation, no game has really nailed the perfect first-person melee system.

However, this did not stop the developers from trying. These coming soon to consoles and/or PC upcoming first person action games trying to put his stamp on the genre. It is true that some of these games have shooting elements; the main thing we are looking at here is that they are not exclusively focused on first-person shooters, but incorporate other elements into the mix, whether it's close combat or supernatural powers.

Valor Mortis

Twisted Napoleonic Fantasy

For a team that has almost mastered the modern first-person action game, Valor Mortis is a pretty major change of pace for the developers at One More Level. This is a studio that has made a name for itself through development Ghostrunner 1 & 2, which are some of the best first-person action games of all time. They're also incredibly fast, that sort of thing Valor Mortis alleviates a little.

It's described as “Soulslike first-person action,” which sounds awesome, but also hints at a more methodical approach to combat compared to Ghostrunner's slash and dash style. The standard parry and dodge abilities are there, but there's also a bit of gunplay in the mix. For example, you can shoot grenades from the air with the pistol in your left hand. You play as a fallen Napoleonic soldier who rises from the dead to fight supernatural threats, which promises both unique environments and really cool enemy and boss designs.

Fat man

Some of the best reactions to a hit we've ever seen

Not much is known about the story fatalist, but it takes place in a desolate fantasy world, the main character has his own voice and is haunted by a talking rat. Honestly, that's a pretty good place to start, but there are a lot of other things that have made this game stand out, one of them being the stunning visuals. Fat man appearance splendid, which is especially impressive when it is produced by a team of just 12 people.

Then there's the fight, which also really stands out. There are definitely some Dark Messiah of power and magic influence here. The reaction to the hit is fantastic; each swing of the player's sword sends smaller enemies to the ground, while magic has a telekinetic element to it that allows you to pick up and throw enemies like a ragdoll. Even the environment features some physics systems that allow you to smash objects with your weapon in realistic ways. There's a lot to like Fat man has been revealed so far, and with no confirmed release date at the time of writing, it's safe to say that much more will be revealed in the coming months.

Alkahest

Medieval fantasy meets first-person shooters

There are many similarities between them Fat man and alkahest, but what sets it apart is its greater focus on cinematic immersion. Alkahest features a very similar physics-based first-person combat system, albeit slightly less difficult and slightly more arcade-like. This isn't a bad thing as it allows for faster battles and brutal slashing.

There are also some Dark Messiah of power and magic the influence shows here, in the mechanics of the kicks, which is a pretty direct homage. Then there's the cinematography. While the extent to which these sets will play a role is unclear at the time of writing, scenes where you clash swords with a hideous beast or are dragged behind a moving cart hint that there could be Uncharted-level movie moments alkahest, which would definitely set it apart.

Mechanical revolution

Like BioShock, but with time travel

Mechanical revolution is best described as “steampunk meets BioShock,“and that's not only fair, it's pretty solid marketing for the game. Developed by the team behind classic RPGs like Wasteland 2 & 3, this is a first-person RPG that features both steampunk weapons and some fascinating time-related abilities.

The whole game is built around the idea that you travel to the past, change events, and then when you come back to the present, you see how those events unfold. The severity of these effects can range from small changes to changes that change the entire city of Avalon. However, these temporal powers can also be used in combat, adding much needed variety to a steampunk FPS game.

Judas

The answer to the question “What is Ken Levine working on?”

There is some frustration around Judas as it has been a long time since it was announced without a single hint of a release date. That said, this is Ken Levine we're talking about; let the man cook. Creator BioShock has been hard at work on his next epic first-person action game, and from everything we've seen so far, it looks absolutely amazing.

It's a lot BioShock The DNA on display is a mix of shootouts and left-handed superpowers to explore a world that was designed as a utopia but has since strayed from its goal. However, where Judas it separates itself from the self-proclaimed idea of ​​”narrative LEGOs”. Basically, as you play the game, your choices will change the story, which is not unusual for an RPG. In this case, those choices stack, allowing you to create a story that reacts to your choices in a significant way, and that can turn into an entirely new story on the second playthrough. It's an ambitious idea (which explains why it's taking so long to develop), but it's also one that could be phenomenal if Levine and Ghost Story Games can pull it off.

Decrepit

Dark fantasy, emphasis on “dark”

Part soul, part roguelike, Decrepit is trying to do something different with the first-person RPG space. You wake up in a cell deep in a fallen castle. Faced with undead horrors at every turn, you try to fight your way out of the castle one step at a time. Stamina-based combat encourages memorizing attack patterns, as death will send you back to your cell and strip you of your equipment.

Stunning combat animations and terrifying enemy designs were instantly created Decrepit stand out when it was announced at the 2025 Game Awards, but there's even more going on under the hood. Gear sets adhere to specific classes and can be hunted if you're brave enough. The maze-like castle, which may seem insurmountable at first, gradually becomes easier as shortcuts are unlocked. Decrepit has only just burst onto the scene, but it's already got people excited for what's to come.

Eldrimar

A mix of action, adventure and survival horror

Of all the games on this list Eldrimar received the least attention. It didn't have a big announcement or feature on any major gaming journalism sites; these are the matches of a two-person team trying to create a game as ambitious as this one. Still, from the visuals to the way it mixes genres, Eldrimar worth watching.

First person melee combat is the bread and butter of this list and Eldrimar fits right into that category, but does something different by bringing elements of survival horror into the mix. Set in a world ruled by necromancers, the undead are common but serve as their masters to powerful wizards. These undead are also surprisingly creepy, which isn't easy with how much zombies are in the media these days. Each area is large and non-linear, forcing you to explore to advance or find loot. Eldrimar is gradually working on an Early Access release that will help this small development team fine-tune their game even more. However, even if it stands right now, Eldrimar it looks very cool and with a bit of shine it has all the makings to be a bedtime hit.