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25 Best Genesis Action Games of All Time

by Reza • in Games

Best Genesis Action Games of All TimeWe already published the list of best Genesis games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best Genesis action games of all time.

With amazing titles like the Sonic the Hedgehog series, Streets of Rage series, and Shinobi series, the Genesis surely have a great collection of action games.

If you’re a fan of both Genesis and action games, I know that you want to know the best Genesis action games of all time.

Most of you will recognize (or even still play) some of the games mentioned on this list.

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#25. Bio-Hazard Battle

Sega, 1992
Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Horizontal

Bio-Hazard Battle

#24. Golden Axe

Sega, 1989
Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D

Golden Axe

#23. Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure

Interplay, 1994
Action » Platformer » 2D

Boogerman: A Pick and Flick Adventure

#22. Ecco: The Tides of Time

Novotrade/Sega, 1994
Action » Platformer » 2D

Ecco: The Tides of Time

#21. Rolling Thunder 2

Namco, 1991
Action » Platformer » 2D

Rolling Thunder 2

#20. Mega Turrican

Factor 5/Data East, 1994
Action » Platformer » 2D

Mega Turrican

#19. Streets of Rage

Sega, 1991
Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D

Streets of Rage

#18. Vectorman

Blue Sky Software/Sega, 1995
Action » Platformer » 2D

Vectorman

#17. Comix Zone

Sega Technical Institute/Sega, 1995
Action » Platformer » 2D

Comix Zone

#16. Ecco the Dolphin

Novotrade/Sega, 1993
Action » Platformer » 2D

Ecco the Dolphin

#15. Dynamite Headdy

Treasure/Sega, 1994
Action » Platformer » 2D

Dynamite Headdy

#14. Wonder Boy in Monster World

West One/Sega, 1992
Action » Platformer » 2D

Wonder Boy in Monster World

#13. The Revenge of Shinobi

Sega, 1989
Action » Platformer » 2D

The Revenge of Shinobi

#12. Earthworm Jim

Shiny Entertainment/Playmates, 1994
Action » Platformer » 2D

Earthworm Jim

#11. Alien Soldier

Treasure/Sega, 2007
Action » Platformer » 2D

Alien Soldier

#10. Streets of Rage 3

Sega, 1994
Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D

Streets of Rage 3

Streets of Rage 3

#9. ToeJam & Earl

ToeJam & Earl Productions/Sega, 1992
Action » General

ToeJam & Earl

ToeJam & Earl

#8. Castlevania: Bloodlines

Konami, 1994
Action » Platformer » 2D

Castlevania: Bloodlines

Castlevania: Bloodlines

#7. Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Megasoft (Japan)/Sega, 1993
Action » Platformer » 2D

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

Shinobi III: Return of the Ninja Master

#6. Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic Team/Sega, 1991
Action » Platformer » 2D

Sonic the Hedgehog

Sonic the Hedgehog

#5. Gunstar Heroes

Treasure/Sega, 1993
Action » Shooter » Shoot-‘Em-Up » Horizontal

Gunstar Heroes

Gunstar Heroes

#4. Streets of Rage II

Sega, 1992
Action » Beat-‘Em-Up » 2D

Streets of Rage II

Streets of Rage II

#3. Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Sonic Team/Sega, 1992
Action » Platformer » 2D

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

#2. Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic Team/Sega, 1994
Action » Platformer » 2D

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

Sonic the Hedgehog 3

#1. Ristar

Sonic Team/Sega, 1995
Action » Platformer » 2D

Ristar

Ristar

Are your favorite games on the list? Leave a comment below!

If you think there are games that should OR shouldn’t be on this list, let us know by leaving a comment below.

Deciding the best Genesis action game is no doubt very late since this console has been around for more than three decades, but thanks to emulation and Sega fans, it’s not dead yet!

Last updated June 7, 2020

Reza

Founder and owner of ProFanboy. Interested in casual and classic games such as Spyro, Crash Bandicoot, and GTA.

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