The action genre sawe many quality titles in 2013, many of which can be considered game of the year. The genre appears to be the prefered medium to push the boundary of storytelling and deliver some of the most memorable moments of the whole year. to recap these quality games, here are the top five action games of 2013.

5. Saints Row 4- While 2013 saw many games with open worlds for players to explore, Saints Row 4 is the game that allowed users to go completely over the top with their choices concerning what to do within the game's world. Thanks to a large amount of superpowers and ridiculous weapons found in the game, Saints Row 4 stands out among the rest and allows users to truly cause some chaos.

4. Assassin's Creed 4: Black Flag- This game, especially on the next gen consoles, allows gamers to explore a beautiful Caribbean setting and partake in a huge amount of activities. With dozens of different side quests to go along with a solid campaign gives players plenty to like about Assassin's Creed 4.

3. Bioshock Infinite- Somehow Bioshock Infinite manages to combine a very elaborate storyline with the best gameplay seen in the series to deliver something no player will ever forget. From throwing enemies off the floating city of Columbia to fleeing the massive Songbird, Bioshock Infinite is a game that requires users to fully engage themselves in the content made by Irrational Games.

2. The Last of Us- Another game with a story that gamers will discuss for years to come, The Last of Us is gritty, intense, and downright terrifying in spots. Fighting off infected people is one thing, but the game's most memorable scenes all involve fighting off regular people who have been driven to the edge by the world they live in. This game is one that cemented Naughty Dog as one of the best developers of all time.

1. Grand Theft Auto 5- The sheer amount of content found in this game is impressive, and while some players may be overwhelmed by the amount of missions found in the game, Grand Theft Auto 5 is the best action game game of 2013. With so much to do and so much land to explore, Rockstar has created the benchmark for open world games while managing to create a fun story and exciting content for players to pour over.