31 New Upcoming Third Person Games 2023

There’s a lot of benefits to both first and third-person titles. But some really prefer the third-person perspective due to how you get to see everything in front of you and don’t have to worry about blindsides. So let’s show you a few for next year that you might enjoy.

#31 Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

Platform: PC PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S
Release Date: August 25, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

Are you ready for the next evolution in mech titles? Would you like to see a return to the franchise that helped establish one of the best video game developers out there? If so, prepare yourself for Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon!

That’s right! FromSoftware is dove back into its beloved mech franchise for the first time in a decade. With their new experiences from other titles, they aim to deliver an epic mech combat experience featuring omni-directional fights where you’ll have to be on your toes to survive.

Whether you play the main storyline or go up against your friends, you must outfit your mech the best way possible to get out alive!

#30 Red Dead Redemption

Platform: PS4 Switch – August 17, 2023
Release Date: Xbox 360 PS3 – May 18, 2010

PlayStation | Xbox | Nintendo

When it comes to Rockstar Games titles, you know there will be plenty of action for you to participate in. The only question is, how much fun will you have along the way?

Red Dead Redemption offers action on numerous fronts as you’re thrown into the age of the Wild West and tasked to take down a group of outlaws. The twist is that these outlaws were your friends; taking them down is the only way you’ll have piece.

In the recent rerelease of the game, you’ll also get access to the “Undead Nightmare” storyline, where you’ll get to face off against zombies! As we all know, there are plenty of things to do and shoot when zombies roam around.

#29 Big Ambitions

Platform: PC
Release Date: March 10, 2023

Steam

Have you ever wanted to run a business? Have you ever wanted to run multiple businesses? Have you ever dreamed of being so rich and powerful that you could basically take over New York City? If you said “yes” to any of these, you’d want to get Big Ambitions. This simulator title puts you as someone on the literal bottom of the totem pole, but you have dreams of making your way up it! You’ll start building businesses and profiting from your work as best you can. How you take things and where you go next are up to you! The more you do, the more you can achieve. Just make sure that the money keeps flowing it!

#28 HUMANITY

Platform: PC, PS4, PS5
Release Date: May 16, 2023

Steam | Playstation

Picture right now a group of people. A truly massive mass of people that need to get somewhere but can’t get there on their own. Who can save them in their time of need? You, of course. But who are you? In Humanity, you are a dog, and you need to be a “good boy” to get the people to salvation.

Carefully lead them through 90 levels full of twists, turns, and guided sections so that they can make it to the next path. The visuals will be quite stunning as you watch the people behind you take the steps you’ve already taken.

Then, lead your people against bosses that wish to inhibit your progress! Can you lead them to the end?

#27 Hi-Fi Rush

Platform: PC XSX|S
Release Date: January 25, 2023

Steam | Xbox

At first, Hi-Fi Rush might not seem like a hack-n-slash title. After all, you’re using a rhythm combat system to defeat foes.

But over time, you’ll see the flow of combat and realize you’re really just waiting away on foes until they go down. The beat only helps you do more damage quickly.

Not that this is a bad game because of that. Far from it. The title throws you into a stylized future and has you taking on the leaders of a vile corporation who have seriously screwed you over.

So no matter your feelings on the combat, you’ll find something special here.

#26 Atlas Fallen

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: August 10, 2023

Deck13, the folks that previously brought out The Surge and its sequel, has a brand new IP that released this year. Atlas Fallen is an action RPG title that focuses on a storyline where humanity has become oppressed by corrupted gods. The game is centered around a desert fantasy world where you’ll seek a means to bring a new era for humanity. Take on the ancient gods and the legendary monsters that roam the world. You’ll have gigantic beasts to fight and a ton of exciting locations to uncover if you give this game a chance.

#25 Gangs of Sherwood

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: November 2, 2023

We all have heard the classic tale of Robin Hood, and this new game looks to take a different spin on the storyline. Here players are taking the role of Robin, Marian, Friar Tuck, or Little John. From there, you’re off to battle against the armies of the Sheriff of Nottingham. Again, the people are oppressed, and it’s your job to save the innocent, fight back against the rich, and give to the poor during your plunder. Fortunately, while this game can be played as a solo experience, the title is available with four-player cooperative support. So you and some friends can join together in the fight. 

#24 Remnant II

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: July 25, 2023

If you enjoyed the first Remnant: From the Ashes, a brand new installment had released this year. Remnant II will have a new big bad to deal with as this antagonist seeks to destroy reality. That will be quite the battle to stop, and it looks like you won’t stick around on the planet to ensure this plot doesn’t succeed. Instead, we will be battling all kinds of new creatures and god-like bosses across multiple worlds. The same mix of firefight and melee combat has returned if you enjoyed the combat mechanics from the first game. Likewise, there will be some replay value here as you’ll have branching quest lines.

#23 Sherlock Holmes: The Awakened

Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One XSX|S PS5 Switch
Release: April 11, 2023

If you’re a big Sherlock Holmes fan, then you might have already gone through this game. It’s a title that actually first saw a release into the marketplace back in 2007 and later received a remastered edition. However, the developers earlier this year returned to offer fans a remake of this installment. Players here are stepping back into the role of Sherlock Holmes as he embarks on a new mystery. Mysterious disappearances are happening across Europe and the United States. You’ll need to go to the brinks of madness to figure out what’s happening. However, the more you dig into this mystery, the more sinister the plot becomes.

#22 Miasma Chronicles

Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release: May 02, 2023

From the creators who brought out Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden comes their latest release, Miasma Chronicles. This is another tactical adventure game, but here players are following a new narrative. America has been torn to pieces with a new force taking control. Known only as the Miasma, little hope remained for a future that would take humanity back into a central role in the world. However, there is one last chance of a return to normalcy. Players will follow a young man named Elvis, who is given a mysterious glove that can control the Miasma. Aided by your robotic brother, the duo charts out on a new quest to get answers and fight for a new brighter future for humans.

#21 Bleak Faith: Forsaken

Platform: PC
Release: March 10, 2023

Welcome to the Omnisphere. We’re all mad here.

In this interconnected place, civilization, as you know it, is on the brink. As you explore, you’ll find out what caused the sphere to be made, why it’s always expanding, and who lives within it. But you’ll also find the many monsters that dwell there and have to fight them in intense combat. Of course, that goes double for the bosses, which will challenge you mightily.

There are many ways to get to a place, but that doesn’t mean you should take the first path you find. So be careful, explore with trepidation, and witness what has become of life in Bleak Faith: Forsaken.

#20 Wild Hearts

Developers: Omega Force / Koei Tecmo
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release date: February 17, 2023

Capcom has been the dominant party in intense monster fighting games that had you grinding to get better weapons, armor, and monsters to fight. But if you want a more accessible experience, you’ll want to try Wild Hearts.

The game takes place in a world where a group of monsters mysteriously go from docile to aggressive. They wield ancient energy that now threatens everyone in the land. Adding to the mystery is you. You’re a hunter who is the sole person to wield ancient technology that is perfect for taking down monsters.

So wield these tools and see how many monsters you can slay!

#19 Hellboy Web of Wyrd

Developers: Upstream Arcade
Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment / Gambitious
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S Switch
Release date: October 18, 2023

Hellboy Web of Wyrd is a first for the beloved comic character. Hellboy has been featured in certain games in the past, like fighting titles, but this is his first solo title. In the game, the monster fighter will head to a mysterious place to weed out some monsters. But it won’t be easy, as the place shifts around to create a roguelike adventure that even Hellboy might find challenging.

The game will have a unique visual style and features the late Lance Reddick as Hellboy. So you’re going to get an interesting experience no matter what. Are you ready to get weird?

#18 The Last of Us Part I

Developer: Naughty Dog / Iron Galaxy Studios
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: PC
Release: March 28, 2023

It’s poetic that we’re talking about this game amidst all the hype and love for the live-action adaptation at HBO. But never forget where that show came from.

The Last of Us Part I tells the story of Joel and Ellie, an unlikely duo who are forced to travel together to try and save a world overrun by a fungus. Ellie has the cure within her body, and Joel must take her to a facility to extract it.

What follows is a heart-wrenching tale of survival, loss, and what it means to be family. With the remake version, you’ll get the best visuals and gameplay experience to observe the story.

#17 Assassin’s Creed: Mirage

The Assassin’s Creed saga continues on with Assassin’s Creed: Mirage.

The game will take you to Baghdad and put you in the role of Basim. A character that some of you should be very familiar with.

Through your assassin mentor, you’ll refine your skills and then parkour your way through the city on a mission that will change the fates of all around you. The title goes back to the series’ roots in terms of gameplay, and that should excite many of you.

Will you honor the creed when the time comes?

#16 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of Kingdom

When it comes to big titles, few can match up to The Legend of Zelda Tears of the Kingdom, and for numerous reasons. But if you’re going into this game to enjoy the action, you’ll have plenty to satisfy you. Once again, Link will have numerous weapons he can pick up on the go to fight off hordes of monsters. But in a twist, he can make them stronger via the “Fuse” ability! You can turn arrows into bombs or use certain jellies to freeze enemies solid, and that’s just the beginning of the possibilities! You can also merge things with your shield so that your defensive weapon can be offensive too! For example, you can attach a flamethrower to it and burn enemies as you defend against their attacks!

#15 Minecraft Legends

• Release date: 2023
• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows
• Developers: Mojang Studios, Blackbird Interactive

If you’ve been playing Minecraft for long enough, you might feel that the game is starting to lose its appeal. You’ve built everything you’ve wanted to build, you’ve seen what everyone else has made, and its other modes just don’t appeal to you anymore.

If that is indeed the case, then Minecraft Legends might be something you’ll want to check out. Because this is a much more action-oriented version of the game where you’ll travel to different places, fight monsters, and build yourself up as a true hero!

So don’t lose the faith just yet, just wait for Minecraft Legends to arrive.

#14 Exoprimal

• Developer: Capcom
• Publisher: Capcom
• Platforms: PC, PS5, PS4, XBO, X/S
• Release: July 14, 2023

As we’ve seen from the Jurassic Park movies, people are still very interested in dinosaurs, what’s more, they’re interested in what it takes to actually fight dinosaurs…and live to tell the tale.

Enter Exoprimal, a game set in the future where dinosaurs from the past keep entering our world and causing havoc. Before you ask, yes, that’s a bad thing!

So how can you and your friends go and take on these dinos? With epic tech, duh! You’ll be suited up in exosuits and sent to go and defeat the dinosaur menace. Do it alone or with friends, but no matter what, these dinos have got to go!

#13 Fort Solis

• Release date: August 22, 2023
• Platform: Microsoft Windows
• Developers: Fallen Leaf, Black Drakkar Games
• Publishers: Fallen Leaf, TBA

Fort Solis is a game about Mars. In this case, the people who have been living on it, and mining on it, for some time.

You are engineer Jack Leary, who gets an odd distress call from a nearby mining team. When he goes to check it out, the station for the miners is abandoned. Things start to grow worse and worse as the night comes down and the monsters start to show up.

Now, Jack must go on a journey throughout Mars, both above it and below it, in order to find the crew, find the truth, and survive the entire experience!

#12 Lords of the Fallen

• Developer: Hexworks
• Publisher:  CI Games
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC
• Release: October 2023

Years after the first installment released, The Lords of Fallen is now available to check out.

The game is still set in the world of the original game, and in fact, it takes place long after the first game ended. Because Adyr is trying to get resurrected to rule once again, and you can’t let that happen. You are a Dark Crusader, and it’s your job to ensure that the realms are safe by ensuring that Adyr’s reign doesn’t get reborn.

You’ll use brutal battle techniques against all sorts of foes, and your choices will determine just what kind of crusader you are. Where will your choices and actions lead you by game’s end?

#11 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

• Developer: Team Ninja
• Publisher: Koei Tecmo
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, PC
• Release: March 3, 2023

Enter the lands of the Three Kingdoms once more, but this isn’t the version that you know. Rather, in Wo Long Fallen Dynasty, you’ll be nameless man of the militia who finds himself in a dynasty where the lands are being overrun by demons!

Now, you must fight back against the demon, and take your place in history as you try and bring back the glory of the kingdoms by rooting out evil!

The more you fight, the more your power will grow, and the more you’ll need to utilize all your skills to defeat the demonic presences all around you.

Team Ninja is the team behind the game, and that means you’ll have a lot of action-packed epicness in Wo Long Fallen Dynasty.

#10 Lies of P

Platform: PC September 18, 2023
Release Date: PS4 PS5 Xbox One XSX|S September 19, 2023

Steam | PlayStation | Xbox

We all know the story of Pinocchio, but as with all tales, they sometimes can be changed drastically depending on who’s telling them. In Lies of P, you are a very different version of the legendary puppet, and Pinocchio’s journey will be much more intense this go around.

In the game, you are on a quest to find your maker in the city of Krat. The city is corrupt to the core, and monsters are everywhere. You’ll have to build up Pinocchio so he can stand up to the threats that await. But that’s not all. How the puppet handles truths and lies will affect both him and the world around him. So be careful what you choose to do and say.

#9 Valheim

• Release date: February 2, 2021 Early Access, Full Launch Expected 2023
• Developers: Iron Gate AB, Piktiv, Fishlabs Entertainment GmbH
• Platforms: Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Linux, Xbox Series X and Series S
• Publishers: Coffee Stain Studios, Coffee Stain Publishing

Welcome to the tenth world.

In Valheim, you’ll be put into a land that is based on the Norse legends of old, and you’ll either be alone, or with up to 9 other players, and it’ll be up to you to survive. But not just survive, you’ll want to thrive in this new land you’ve found yourself in.

You’ll get to explore in order to find the resources needed to live. Then, you’ll build, expand, and prepare for battle against enemies both human and non.

You can basically build your own Viking kingdom here in Valheim. So make it how you want it to be, and ensure that these lands know your name.

#8 Alan Wake 2

Platform : PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: October 27, 2023

Epic | PlayStation | Xbox

Alan Wake fans have waited years for Remedy Entertainment to bring a sequel. Likewise, we know that Remedy Entertainment has attempted to bring out an Alan Wake II for a good while. It wasn’t until this iteration that the pieces fell together for the studio. With Alan Wake II, veteran players can pick back up on the storyline and see where Alan has been for all these years. We know he’s stuck in the Dark Place, but how he will escape remains a mystery.

Meanwhile, if you’re a newcomer to the franchise, you’re in luck. Alan Wake II was developed so that you can experience it as a standalone game. You won’t have to go back and play the first installment or any titles related to the universe to grasp what’s going on. With that said, Alan Wake II is a survival horror game where players are following a famed thriller novelist named Alan Wake, who has been trapped in an alternative dimension. Kept prisoner, Alan is forced to find a way to escape back to reality. Likewise, we have a secondary protagonist character named Saga Anderson. Saga is an FBI agent sent to Bright Falls, Washington, to solve a series of ritualistic murders. Pick up the game to see just how these two storylines intertwine.

#7 Hogwarts Legacy

• Release date: February 10, 2023
• Developer: Avalanche Software
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
• Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment

How many of you wished that you could’ve gone on a wizarding adventure like Harry Potter and his friends? Or just to go and live in that wonderful wizarding world? Well, Hogwarts Legacy is going to give you at least part of that wish.

Because in the game, you’ll be part of a new class of students at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry, and you’ll get to take your own path through the school!

What kind of student will you be? What house will you be in? Will you walk the path of light or dark? You’ll find out when you jump in take your first steps! Explore the castle, make friends, uncover sinister secrets, and harness your abilities to fight against whatever threat might come up.

#6 Final Fantasy XVI

• Developer: Square Enix
• Publisher: Square Enix
• Platforms: PS5
• Release: June 22, 2023

Square Enix is ready to deliver one of their darkest and most harrowing tales ever via Final Fantasy XVI. The question is, will you be ready for what the story will show you?

This game isn’t a mere clash of sword and sorcery. It’s a dark tale of revenge that will engulf the land and any who try to stop its fury.

You are Clive Rosfield, a man who is sworn to protect a key member of the kingdom, who just so happens to be your brother. But when a terrible incident occurs, Clive will go on his revenge-filled quest and unlock great powers that will let him swallow the land with his fury!

#5 Dead Space

• Developer: Motive Studio
• Publisher: EA
• Platforms: PS5, PC, X/S
• Release: January 27, 2023

Remember earlier when we said that some games just shocked us with how good they are? Well, the original Dead Space was that title (as was its first sequel). The game put you in the shoes of not an action-hero, or even a man “destined to save the universe”, he was just a regular engineer who got wrapped up in cosmic events due to his partner going missing, and now is the only one who can withstand what is about to happen.

The game brought gaming back to the horror genre in a big way, so now imagine it with next gen graphics and some quality of life tweaks to make things even better. Good times, right? The remake of Dead Space is now available and if you’re brave enough to step back into this horrific world, you can do so on the latest-generation platforms.

#4 Resident Evil 4

• Developer: Capcom
• Publisher: Capcom
• Platforms: PS5, PC, X/S
• Release: March 24, 2023

The original Resident Evil 4 is widely considered one of the best in the franchise, and some even said for a long time that it was the crescendo before RE took a bit of a tumble in terms of quality.

But now, much like the two previous RE mainline games, Resident Evil 4 has a full-on remake for next-gen consoles (do remember that it was originally made for the GameCube and then got ported to high heaven).

The game looks better than ever. Step into the role of Leon as you fight through hell in search for the President of the United States kidnapped daughter. But doing so you’ll uncover a new sinister ploy to unleash bioterriosm onto the world.

#3 Starfield

• Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Platforms: PC, X/S
• Release: 2023

Bethesda is one of the kings of the RPG world. They have made grand fantasy and post-apocalyptic RPG titles that still hold up to this day. But what about one that takes you into the depths of space? Starfield is that title, and they’re giving you many options to make you feel the uniqueness of this universe.

As they love to note, the “most important story” is the one you make for your character. You’ll customize them from top to bottom and then send them to do whatever you want. You can follow the main campaign or seek out new quests on planets all over the universe.

Those who have played the game have said there are hundreds of hours of content here. So buckle up!

#2 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

• Developer: Respawn Entertainment
• Publisher: EA
• Platforms: X/S, PC, PS5
• Release: April 28, 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order started out as a game that no one had any real expectations for outside of “not being a bad Star Wars game.” So when the game turned out to be good, and the gameplay felt like you were an actual Jedi? Fans absolutely wanted more. And this year we received its sequel, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor.

The game follows the continued journey of Cal Kestis as he attempts to bring down the Empire and secure the safety of those around him.

Wield your lightsabers in various ways to defeat various enemies and unlock new powers to help give you the edge! A deep experience awaits, so trust in the Force and take your first steps.

#1 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2

• Developer: Insomniac Games
• Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PS5
• Release: October 20, 2023

When the Batman Arkham games came out (especially Asylum and City), many wondered if Marvel would try and do their own version of it with one of their own characters. The answer came in the form of Marvel’s Spider-Man by Insomniac, and it was indeed the Marvel version of the Arkham titles…and that’s not exactly a bad thing.

The game was a smash hit in the eyes of critics and gamers, and that’s a unity we can get behind. So now, we’re getting Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, and the trailer that showed this teased Venom, and more threats will follow no doubt.

Given how incredible the first game was, all they have to do is take that and fine tune it a little more for it to be legendary.

Disclaimer: This article was updated on 12/13/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.