Best Action Games to Play While You Exercise

Our top rated action games for a treadmill or exercise bike. Want more? Browse every review or see our overall best of list.

  1. Brotato

    Brotato 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Brotato is a wild ride from start to finish. Its unique premise and fast-paced action keep players hooked, with each run offering something new and...

  2. Vampire Survivors

    Vampire Survivors 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Vampire Survivors provides a highly engaging gameplay experience. The game is filled with fast-paced action, requiring quick reflexes and strategic decision-making.

  3. Dead Cells

    Dead Cells 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Dead Cells offers a highly engaging gameplay experience. The game is filled with fast-paced action, requiring quick reflexes and strategic decision-making.

  4. Terraria

    Terraria 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Terraria’s gameplay is incredibly engaging. The essence of the game lies in exploration, building, and battling, making the time fly by without feeling like a...

  5. Left 4 Dead 2

    Left 4 Dead 2 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Left 4 Dead 2 is a cooperative first-person shooter that pits you and your friends against hordes of relentless zombies.

  6. Warframe

    Warframe 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    Warframe is an exhilarating free-to-play action RPG that has garnered a massive following since its initial release in 2013.

  7. Don't Starve Together

    Don't Starve Together 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    Don't Starve Together masterfully combines elements of survival, strategy, and crafting.

  8. Portal 2

    Portal 2 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Portal 2 is a timeless classic that brilliantly combines immersive storytelling with mind-bending puzzles.

  9. Hollow Knight

    Hollow Knight 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Hollow Knight is a beautifully crafted Metroidvania-style platformer that transports players into a hauntingly enchanting world filled with mystery and challenges.

  10. Fallout: New Vegas

    Fallout: New Vegas 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Fallout: New Vegas is a celebrated addition to the post-apocalyptic RPG genre, offering a world rich in detail, engaging quests, and an immersive narrative.

  11. BattleBit Remastered

    BattleBit Remastered 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    BattleBit Remastered is a unique entry in the online shooter genre, with its blocky art style and retro graphics reminiscent of classic games while incorporating...

  12. Castle Crashers

    Castle Crashers 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Castle Crashers takes players on a whimsical journey through a colorful medieval world packed with frantic combat and amusing antics.

  13. World of Tanks Blitz

    World of Tanks Blitz 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    World of Tanks Blitz takes the iconic, tank-based warfare experience of its predecessor and shrinks it down to the palm of your hand.

  14. Celeste

    Celeste 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    “Celeste” is a pixelated platformer that combines precise gameplay mechanics with an emotionally charged narrative.

  15. Gunfire Reborn

    Gunfire Reborn 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Gunfire Reborn is an innovative, first-person shooter (FPS) that blends action and RPG elements into a vibrant, roguelite package.

  16. BattleBlock Theater

    BattleBlock Theater 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    BattleBlock Theater is a delightful platformer that bursts with charm and creativity.

  17. Broforce

    Broforce 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Broforce is a side-scrolling run-and-gun game that excels in fast-paced action and pixelated nostalgia.

  18. LIMBO

    LIMBO 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    LIMBO is a masterpiece in the realm of indie games, renowned for its atmospheric storytelling and intriguing puzzles.

  19. Skul: The Hero Slayer

    Skul: The Hero Slayer 3/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Yes

    Skul: The Hero Slayer is a unique roguelike action-platformer that puts players in the shoes of Skul, a small skeleton on a mission to rescue...

  20. Path of Exile

    Path of Exile 2.7/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    Path of Exile (PoE) is not just another action RPG; it's a treasure trove of complexity and depth that will keep you hooked for hours....

  21. PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS

    PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    Founded in the realm of battle royale gaming, PUBG: BATTLEGROUNDS delivers thrilling combat while allowing gamers the flexibility of integrating fitness into their gameplay routines....

  22. Valheim

    Valheim 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Valheim has taken the gaming world by storm since its early access release, combining exploration, crafting, and combat in a beautifully rendered Norse-inspired world.

  23. Monster Hunter: World

    Monster Hunter: World 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: No

    Monster Hunter: World is a powerful entry in the iconic series by Capcom that invites players into a lush, open-world setting where they take on...

  24. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II brings players back to the intense world of tactical combat, and it does so with a level of polish...

  25. No Man's Sky

    No Man's Sky 2.67/3

    Treadmill and bike 3/3. Pause friendly: Sometimes

    No Man's Sky has made sweeping changes since its initial release, evolving from a game that faced criticism to an expansive universe with experiences that...