102 Best Upcoming PC Games of 2023

Are you looking for some new thrilling games to play? In this list we’re going to highlight a few games we think are worth keeping tabs on. Here are our picks for the best new games coming out for the PC platform in 2023.

Disclaimer: The Day Before was removed from this list.

#102 Terra Nil

Developer: Free Lives
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platforms: PC
Release: March 08, 2023

There are plenty of games that help you build something on various worlds. But in Terra Nil, there’s a twist. The game isn’t about making a place where humans can live. Instead, it’s about doing what it takes to revitalize a world and leaving no trace that humans were there.

You’ll start small and slowly build up the ecosystems using various tools. Some of the acts you’ll do include purifying the soil, cleaning up the oceans, and making key ecosystems like wetlands, marshes, plains, etc.

Once the land starts to heal, you’ll have access to animals that can live in these terrains. Then, as the job ends, you’ll leave all traces of the tools and structures you made and let them live in peace.

#101 Company of Heroes 3

Developer: Relic Entertainment
Publisher: SEGA
Platforms: PC
Release: February 23, 2023

Are you ready to return to one of the most beloved RTS franchises ever? If so, then get ready for Company of Heroes 3.

The beloved World War II strategy game is back, bigger and better than ever. You’ll head to a new area of the war rarely touched before and attempt to use your forces to take out the enemy! Again, strategy is key, so learn how to use your units to the fullest!

Furthermore, the map of the game is dynamic and always changing. So use that to your advantage to create scenarios for you to come out on top!

#100 Digimon World: Next Orde

Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Platforms: PC
Release: February 21, 2023

The Digital World is in danger and needs your help to survive! Digimon World: Next Order puts you as the newest DigiDestined charged with protecting the world from danger. What danger do you face this time?

A swarm of virus-infected Digimon headed by Machinedramon has swarmed the land, causing problems wherever they go. You must find good-hearted Digimon to help you so you can end the madness.

One of the things the new title offers that past ones didn’t is the chance to have two Digimon with you at all times! With over 200 to choose from and collect, you have many possibilities for partners.

#99 Wizard with A Gun

Developer: Galvanic Games
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platforms: PC Switch
Release: May 2023

While it may sound like an oxymoron, Wizard with A Gun is an actual gaming title that will put you and your friends in a place where magic and gunplay are common.

If not obvious, it’s not a regular gun your wizard is wielding. It’s powered by enchanted ammo. Your job is to make more from the resources of this weird world so that you can combat various creatures and enemies you come across.

A fractured world is waiting to be explored. So whether you play the game alone or bring some wizard friends to help you, you’ll have much to do!

#98 Die by the Blade

Developer: Triple Hill Interactive
Publisher: Kwalee
Platforms: PC PS4 Xbox One
Release: May 2023

Typically, video games that involve one-on-one fights focus on skill but give you room to recover should you get hit a few times unexpectedly. But in Die by the Blade, making a mistake will likely mean your death.

This Samurai-inspired title focuses on the intensity of sword duels and ensures that only the skilled survive. All it takes is one strike from your foe, and you can die. With that in mind, you’ll need to be “one with your blade” and read your opponents to understand the movements they’re likely to make!

So choose your character, wield the blade you desire, and set out to defeat all who challenge you!

#97 Tchia

Developer: Awaceb
Publisher: Awaceb
Platforms: PC PS4 PS5
Release: March 21, 2023

In Tchia, you play the young girl Tchia who has a simple yet complex mission. An evil island ruler has kidnaped her father, and she must use her special abilities to travel from island to island to get him back!

What powers does Tchia have? She can inhabit anything she sees, living or not, and then use their attributes to do various tasks or overcome the natural obstacles of the archipelago she’s on.

For some context, there are thirty animals you can control on these islands, with hundreds of items that might also be useful to you. So find what may help you save your father, and begin your journey!

#96 Endless Dungeon

Developer: Amplitude Studios
Publisher: SEGA
Platforms: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release: May 18, 2023

What do you do when you’re trapped on an abandoned space station, and some monsters are driven to destroy the crystal you know you must protect? Simple, you get everyone you can to help you out and blast every monster you see until you’re free!

Endless Dungeon will give you that scenario. You end up on a space station with stranded heroes, and you can either play the game alone or team up with these heroes and do your best to fight the unending hordes that descend upon you.

Death is never the end. It’s just a way to try again and do better! So dive in and see how long you last!

#95 The Silent Swan

Developer: Studio Circenses
Publisher: Gammera Nest
Platforms: PC PS4 PS5
Release: April 2023

In The Silent Swan, you play Mirov, a man who is risking it all to find his wife, Selene. Not only is she your partner, but she’s also someone who has witnessed a great tragedy and has vanished from your home. The only clue you have to where she is are a set of swans. These swans have messages written by her, and you must see where her writings lead you.

But as you seek her out, something in your mind is trying to warn you. It’s telling you to go back and to leave this be. Why would it do that? What do you know that you refuse to accept?

An open world full of mysteries and answers will help you understand everything.

#94 Serum

Developer: Game Island
Publisher: Toplitz Productions
Platforms: PC
Release: 2023

If you were to wake up and find something being injected into you, you might panic. But, in Serum, you’ll have to put that panic aside to unravel the mystery around you.

Every question you may have about yourself can be discovered in the biomes that you now reside in. To survive, you must build a shelter, get resources, and find more of this mysterious green liquid slowly changing you. It is your future, but is that a good thing?

You aren’t alone in this place, so you’ll need to make weapons and harness new abilities so you can fight back! Will you be able to learn the truth?

#93 Angerfoot

Developer: Free Lives
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platforms: PC
Release: 2023

Angerfoot tosses you into Shit City, and there’s a rampant disease spreading. Fortunately, the cure is your foot. This wacky FPS game has players fighting off all sorts of criminals and thugs throughout the city. But what makes this game stand apart is not only will you rely on guns to blast enemies away, but also your foot. Kick and stomp the enemies down as you become one with your foot. So if you’re after a different kind of FPS game and a break from the serious narratives, Angerfoot might be the game for you.

#92 Showa American Story

Developer: Nekcom Entertainment
Publisher: 2P Games
Platforms: PC PS5 PS4
Release: 2023

Showa American Story is an action-adventure game that throws players into the United States that’s been acquired by Japan. The country is surrounded by Japanese culture, with Americans trying to adapt to a new way of life. However, a new catastrophe has allowed the dead to rise. Players take the role of a mysterious teenage girl revived from the dead. Left now with a barren world, players will journey across the United States in search of answers while also dealing with hordes of undead along the way.

#91 Phantom Fury

Developer: Slipgate Ironworks
Publisher: 3D Realms
Platforms: PC PS5 XSX|S Switch
Release: 2023

Fans of the Bombshell game can get another installment this year. Slipgate Ironworks is developing Phantom Fury, another action FPS inspired by the late 1990s classic FPS titles that came before it. In this game, we’re once again following Shelly Bombshell Harrison years after her fight against Jadus Heskel. Waking up from a coma, Shelly finds she’s armed with a new bionic arm and is being asked to help locate a dangerous artifact known as the legendary Demon Core. In the wrong hands, this powerful artifact could destroy humanity. Now Shelly will have to track down the artifact and stop those that seek its immense power.  

#90 Blue Protocol

Developer: Bandai Namco Entertainment
Publisher: Amazon Games
Platforms: PC XSX|S PS5
Release: 2023

With the immense popularity that came from Genshin Impact, it wasn’t going to be long before we saw some competitors also hit the marketplace. One of the games that might appeal to players is Blue Protocol. This is another anime–style free to play MMORPG. In this game, we’re tossed into a new world on the brink of destruction. So far, we know that players will be taking the role of a customized hero seeking to end the ongoing conflicts and ensure that they can bring the world back to a peaceful state. Of course, being free to play, it should be interesting to see how the developers will profit from the microtransactions. But again, with Genshin Impact being a huge hit, we’re sure that there will be plenty of players interested in giving Blue Protocol a chance when it arrives in the marketplace. 

#89 Goodbye Volcano High

Developer: KO_OP
Publisher: KO_OP
Platforms: PC PS4 PS5
Release: June 15 2023

Goodbye Volcano High might interest you if you’re after a new cinematic adventure game. This narrative-driven title is filled with player choices and branching storylines. Players are tossed into a story as Fang, a character going through their final year of high school. With the last year to figure out what to do with their lives, players will go through the game, deciding how to handle life. Will you fix the out-of-control family dynamic, make new friends, tell your crush how you feel, or attempt to get your band off the ground? It’s your choice when Goodbye Volcano High launches into the marketplace this year.

#88 Fort Solis

Developer: Fallen Leaf / Black Drakkar Games
Publisher: Plug in Digital / Dear Villagers / Playdius
Platforms: PC
Release: August 2023

Fort Solis is an upcoming single-player third-person horror game. In this title, players are taking the role of Jack Leary, stationed on Mars. Our story begins with Jack receiving an alarm alert from a nearby base station. Setting out to offer aid, Jack soon finds himself in a base that is barren of its crew. With a storm making it impossible to return to his base, players are forced into surviving the night and uncovering what happened to For Solis’ crew. To make matters worse, this fort looks quite large, with several stations that span even into the depths of the surface. Can you survive the night and make it to the morning?

#87 The First Descendant

Developer: Nexon
Publisher: Nexon
Platforms: PC PS4 XBOX ONE PS5 XSX|S
Release: August 2023

The First Descendant is an upcoming action RPG title that throws players into a protagonist that has become a Descendant. This is an individual given powers and tasked with saving humanity. With a looming threat of annihilation from an otherworldly force, players will are put into the frontlines to protect humanity. Fortunately, it doesn’t look like you must endure this fight alone. From what the developers have unveiled so far, players can expect support for up to four-player co-op. 

#86 Ronin: Samurai Redemption

Developer: G-Devs
Publisher: CreativeForge Games
Platforms: PC
Release: July 2023

Ronin: Samurai Redemption puts players into the role of a former samurai. Set in feudal Japan, players follow three samurai who learn that their master was framed for disgrace. The court ordered the samurai to kill himself, but three followers decided to part ways and become Ronin. Now outcasted and shamed for not following the court’s rulings, these Ronin have become the village’s last chance of survival. But, unfortunately, the angel of death has appeared, and demons are flooding the village with him. Use your skills as a samurai and fight off these monstrous beasts to save humanity and send death back to the underworld.

#85 Ninja Simulator

Developer: RockGame
Publisher: PlayWay
Platforms: PC
Release: June 2023

Ninja Simulator’s title tells you everything you need to know about this game. Players are taking the role of a ninja mercenary hired to take out different clans in feudal Japan. Use the darkness as an ally and steer clear from the sights of your enemies. This game is about stealth and using your abilities to silently eliminate your targets without being caught. Do you have what it takes to eliminate a small army without drawing attention? What better way to find out than by giving Ninja Simulator a shot?

#84 Darkest Dungeon II

Developer: Red Hook Studios
Publisher: Red Hook Studios
Platforms: PC
Release: May 08, 2023

If you enjoyed the first Darkest Dungeon, then you will want to take a look at the upcoming Darkest Dungeon II. This game looks to revamp the mechanics and features we’ve come to know and love from the first game. Players are again leading a group of heroes through horrifying journeys. With roguelike runs, you’ll find that some expeditions can last only a half hour, while developers noted some could take several hours to complete. This is still a turn-based game as you combat the monstrous enemies that pop up. Likewise, as before, you’re managing not only your crew of heroes’ various stats but their stress and relationship levels. Keep your heroes from dwelling too much on the paranoia and horrors while ensuring your group remains tight-knit. 

#83 Phantom Abyss

Developer: Team WIBY
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platforms: PC XSX|S
Release: June 2023

Phantom Abyss is a procedurally generated competitive multiplayer game. In this title, players are dropped into a randomly generated temple where the goal is to find a hidden treasure relic. However, between you and the relic are various corridors, traps, and devices aimed to take you out. Each relic is made to be a trophy that only one player can earn, as once the relic is claimed, the temple is gone forever. Likewise, you’ll only get one attempt for each temple. Those who died before you could play a clue in what traps to avoid or cautions to make a note of as you progress forward. 

#82 Nine Sols

Developer: Red Candle Games
Publisher: Red Candle Games
Platforms: PC
Release: June 2023

Nine Sols comes from RedCandleGames. You might remember these folks from their previous works, Detention, and Devotion. Their next big game is a 2D platformer. With Nine Sols, we’re getting a story based on the last sanctuary for humanity. Centuries have passed, and all seemed well. That was until a small child accidentally awakens a long-forgotten hero named Yi. Players will begin their journey following Yi as he sets out to defeat the nine rulers of the forsaken realm in what developers call a Sekiro-lite combat game. 

#81 Ad Infinitum 

Developer: Hekate
Publisher: Nacon / Bigben Interactive
Platforms: PC Xbox One PS4 XSX|S PS5
Release: April 20, 2023

Ad Infinitum is an upcoming psychological horror game that puts players into the role of a German soldier haunted by his time during the Great War. Now reality blends with the horrors of his mind as he’s forced to go through a new, unusual battlefield right from his home. With his sanity on the line, players must overcome their fear and dig through the grim death traps and creatures to uncover some truly sinister truths. 

#80 Amnesia: The Bunker

Developer: Frictional Games
Publisher: Frictional Games
Platforms: PC Xbox One PS4 XSX|S
Release: May 16, 2023

Frictional Games is known for bringing out some thrilling horror games, and their latest upcoming release is Amnesia: The Bunker. This title will put players into another FPS survival horror game but set during WW1. Players in this game will take the role of a French soldier named Henri Clement. Armed with only a revolver and a dynamo flashlight, Henri stumbles upon a bunker that seems to be completely vacant. Using the small light, Henri pushes forward, hoping to find some clue as to what happened to the soldiers. As you progress, you’ll have to complete a series of puzzles while uncovering something sinister that lurks within the dark corridors. 

#79 Party Animals

Developer: Recreate Games
Publisher: Source Technology
Platforms: PC Xbox One
Release: March 2023

If you’re after a wacky fighting game, then Party Animals is for you. This is a game that puts players into cuddly critters; whether it’s a puppy, rabbit, or kitten, these little fellas look completely harmless. From there, the animals will throwdown and attempt to beat the snot out of each other. Set in various hazardous levels, players will not only use their fists to deal damage against their opponent but also use the environment to help lay one serious beatdown. 

#78 The Last Worker

Developer: Wolf & Wood Interactive
Publisher: Wood Interactive
Platforms: PC PS5 XSX|S Switch
Release: March 2023

The Last Worker is an adventure game set in the future where players step into the role of a man named Kurt. Kurt is the last human working at the world’s largest retailer. With loyalty to the company, Kurt is forced to make a tough decision. Either continue working for a robotic-run company or join a group of activists seeking Kurt to help dismantle the company from the inside. However, Kurt may soon find that his employer may have some sinister secrets of its own when he starts to poke around on the inside. 

#77 War Hospital

Developer: Brave Lamb Studio
Publisher: Nacon / Bigben Interactive
Platforms: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release: 2023

In most war video games, we’re soldiers or commanding our military armies to overtake territories or liberate areas from control. However, in War Hospital, you’re stepping into the role of a medical corps doctor. Set in the brutal frontlines of WW1, players are building up a medical tent and leading a group to fight for the lives of soldiers that have been injured. With limited resources and hands to aid you, players will be left with making haunting choices as they progress through the war. If you’re after a new type of RTS game, this might be one well worth keeping tabs on.

#76 Like a Dragon: Ishin

Developer: Ryu ga Gotoku Studio
Publisher: SEGA
Platforms: PC PS4 XBOX ONE PS5 XSX|S
Release: February 21, 2023

If you’re a fan of the Yakuza games, you might have had your eye on Like a Dragon: Ishin. This spin-off title took place years ago, during the 1860s. It has the same style of brawl action but with more focus on swords and guns. However, if you’ve never played a Yakuza game before, this is still a viable entry point. Nothing will stop you from enjoying the game, as the characters are new here with a unique storyline not attached to one of the previously released installments. In this game, players take the role of a samurai on a quest to find their father’s killer. But, of course, things quickly spin out of control, leading to conspiracy and shady politics.

#75 Atomic Heart

Developer: Mundfish
Publisher: Focus Entertainment / Focus Home Interactive
Platforms: PC PS4 XBOX ONE PS5 XSX|S
Release: February 21, 2023

Atomic Heart has gained a lot of attention from players eager to dive into this title. From developers Mundfish, this debut title is an upcoming FPS with players stepping into an alternate reality. Here the Soviet Union continued to thrive, and with it came new technological advancements. With humanity now using androids to help with routine tasks, life went on quite smoothly. Players are taking the role of a soldier tasked with investigating a facility that’s grown silent. Unfortunately, we soon quickly discover that robotics has turned on humanity, making it an uphill battle to foil their plans of taking over. 

#74 Wild Hearts

Developer: Omega Force / Koei Tecmo
Publisher: Electronic Arts Inc.
Platforms: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release: February 16, 2023

Monster Hunter fans have a new game to try out with Wild Hearts. This is another game with players taking the role of a hunter tracking down behemoth beasts to take out. Each beast that gets taken down comes with a swarm of new resources to further buff up your character for the next hunt. Likewise, you’ll get to work with friends to make a hunt a bit easier than going up a giant monster solo. What makes this game a bit different from something like Monster Hunter is that the developers focused more on crafting. In this game, a new technology called the Karakuri will allow players to create unique traps to take down a beast. 

#73 Returnal 

Developer: Housemarque
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: PC
Release: February 15, 2023

Sony has been showing some love to PC lately as they slowly brought out more of their PlayStation exclusives onto the platform. One of the latest exclusives to grace the PC platform is Sony’s PlayStation 5 title, Returnal. This game is set in the distant future, where players take the role of Selene, an astronaut who landed on an alien planet. Seeking a way back home, Selene quickly discovers that each time she dies, her body revives back at the crash site, with the world slightly changing. Now it’s a fight to break the loop, but she’ll need plenty of firepower to take out the swarm of alien beasts. Those of you who want a bullet hell experience will find one here. 

#72 Wanted: Dead

Developer: Soleil
Publisher: 110 Industries
Platforms: PC PS4 XBOX ONE PS5 XSX|S
Release: February 14, 2023

Wanted: Dead throws players into the shoes of Lt. Hannah Stone, a strong Hong Kong cop that’s part of the Zombie Unit. This is a specialized team that’s tasked with taking down any and all corporate conspiracies. So suit up and prepare to slash along with fire off lead to gangs or private military contractors. With developers crafting this game to feel like the classic beat ‘em up title from the sixth generation consoles, those looking for a nostalgia trip might find it right here.

#71 The Last of Us Part 1

Developer: Naughty Dog
Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
Platforms: PC
Release: March 28, 2023

Naughty Dog crafted an iconic game when they released The Last of Us. After the game was released in 2013 for the PlayStation 3, The Last of Us received a remake title in 2022 for the PlayStation 5. This greatly enhanced the game’s visuals; fortunately, we will also see this title released on the PC platform. Chances are you, by now, know what this narrative is about. That’s thanks to the success of PlayStation 3 and PlayStation 4 releases. Likewise, we can’t forget the immense success of the hit HBO adaptation series. Players are tossed into an action-adventure post-apocalyptic world. From here, players will begin their journey as Joel, a man tasked with taking a young girl named Ellie across the country. With hostile factions of humanity and infected zombie-like enemies, their journey is anything but easy. However, it’s a narrative well worth investing some time in playing to see how the story comes to an end.

#70 Season: A Letter to the Future

Developer: Scavengers Studio
Publisher: Scavengers Studio
Platforms: PC PS4 PS5
Release: January 31, 2023

If you’re after a new adventure game, you might want to take a look at Season: A Letter to the Future. In this story-driven game, players step into the role of a young woman named Estelle. Leaving her isolated home for the first time, Estelle aspires to capture humanity and its wonderful stories before the world comes to an end. Her goal is to leave a piece of what humankind was known for if the next generation survives. During her journey, Estelle will travel on bike and document stories, capturing photos and videos to tell the emotional events of those she meets along the way.

#69 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo

Developer: Owned by Gravity
Publisher: THQ Nordic / Nordic Games
Platforms: PC
Release: February 03, 2023

A new entry to the SpellForce franchise came out in February of 2023. This is a turn-based 4X game that puts players into a narrative around a powerful mage. At the start of this journey, you’re an apprentice that finds your master’s tower has been conquered. Now seeking revenge, you’ll build up the ruins again and attempt to track down those responsible. Players will explore the world, take on quests, unearth secrets, fight against those who seek your protagonist’s demise, and ultimately leave their own mark within the realm of Eo.

#68 Mask of the Rose

• Release date: February 10, 2022
• Developer: Failbetter Games
• Publisher: Failbetter Games
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC

The setting and plot of Mask of the Rose is…well…it’s nuts.

Basically, you are in London when a certain deal is made and suddenly all of London is now underground. Oh, but it gets worse, or, better? Because a lot of the people in London are actually fine with their new situation. Even if they have new “masters” to try and please by…writing love stories?

Oh, and there’s a murder to solve, that’s where you come in. You’re a doctor who treated the person who died, then came back to life, and your roommate might have done it.

So traverse Mask of the Rose and see all the wackiness along the way. Including whether you want to fall in love yourself, or just setup your friends!

#67 The Valiant

• Developer: Kite Games
• Publisher: THQ Nordic
• Release date: TBA
• Platforms: Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5

The Valiant is definitely a game you wouldn’t expect in certain ways. Because the focus is very much on one man. A man who was a crusader in times long gone, and become embittered by the violence that was around him in the wars that he fought.

But then, a young monk approaches him and notes that a fellow Crusader that he knew has gone on a journey to find the remaining parts to a rod that is going to summon a great evil if they’re all collected!

Now, you must seek out the pieces first, and ensure that more bloodshed is not spilled on this day!

#66 Moving Out 2

• Release date: 2023
• Publisher: Team17
• Developers: SMG Studio, Devm Games
• Platform: Microsoft Windows

Yes, you’re moving out, AGAIN!!!! Ok, but seriously, the Moving Out franchise is back, and this time around, you’ll be going to a lot of unique spots to perform your job.

Because gone is the town of Packmore, and now you’ll arrive through portals to various other places where the physics puzzles will challenge you like never before! You’ll definitely need to work together with your partners in moving in order to clear these challenges.

The first game was a lot of fun for a lot of people, and as such, you can expect the sequel to be just like that. So if you’re ready to continue moving, and moving, and MOVING…get Moving Out 2 when it comes out.

#65 Skull & Bones

• Developer: Ubisoft
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PC, PS5, X/S
• Release date: March 9, 2023

Skull & Bones was unveiled to be a pirate tactical action game. Players will take the role of commanding your ship, searching for loot, battle, and avoiding the law. The game was mainly showcased with players going around the oceans on a ship, so there didn’t look much in terms of freely roaming around on land. Initially, the previous development update had this game coming out towards the end of 2022. Unfortunately, Ubisoft required more time to work on the project which pushed the game back to March of 2023.

#64 Stray Blade

• Developer: Point Blank Games
• Publisher: 505 Games
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X|S
• Release: 2023

In Stray Blade, you play an unnamed “Adventurer,” who had finally found the legendary land of Acrea the Lost Valley. And then died. Brought back to life by your new companion, Boji, you find that you cannot leave Acrea. Your mission is to travel the war-torn valley and try to restore balance by collecting combat skills while Boji collects pieces of lore. If you die in battle, Boji can bring you back. The really cool part is that with everything you do, you create change. By winning or losing, when you revisit a place, the results of your previous actions will create a change to reconcile with. This means you get to explore a continuously evolving environment. And the environments are beautiful. From ancient city ruins to lush forests to freezing caves, there is a lot to see on your mission to get stronger and release yourself from this beautiful land. Keep an eye out for Stray Blade!

#63 Planet of Lana

• Release date: 2023
• Developer: Wishfully
• Platforms: Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S
• Publishers: Thunderful Publishing, Thunderful Group

At first, Planet of Lana might seem like your typical puzzle and adventure game, but it’s honestly a bit deeper than you’d expect. It’s about a planet that used to be in perfect balance, but now it’s been disrupted for some time, and a mechanical army of creatures is furthering that imbalance.

But to be clear, it’s not about fighting off the army, it’s about moving through the world with your companions and trying to get the planet back to where it needs to be.

You’ll have to work your way through the various terrains, make friends where you can, avoid conflict when necessary, and solve some really tricky puzzles.

Will you be able to bring balance back to the planet?

#62 Everywhere

• Release date: 2023
• Developer: Build a Rocket Boy
• Publisher: Build a Rocket Boy
• Platforms: TBA

The new title Everywhere comes from a famed producer of the Grand Theft Auto franchise, but to describe it is honestly a bit hard with the lack of information we have. We know that it’s a “multi-world game”, and that the producer herself noted that she wanted the community to help build this world. For them to “tell their own stories in our world”.

There will be a lot of running and gunning in this game based on the trailer, but as the end of that same trailer shows, there is going to be some seriousness and depth to it as well.

We’ll just have to wait and see what this game is like when further details arrive.

#61 The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

• Developer: Gun Interactive
• Publisher: Sumo Digital
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, PC
• Release: TBA 2023

Described as “a game based on true events,” The Texas Chainsaw Massacre is a new game built upon the foundations of one of cinema’s most notorious stories. The game is based upon the classic movie from 1974 and allows players to take on the role of one of the heinous Slaughter family themselves, or of one of their victims.

The game is a third-person horror adventure with an asymmetrical style of gameplay that will test players’ skills of both survival and determination. The Texas Chainsaw Massacre looks pretty terrifying but also highly exciting for fans of the beloved horror franchise. If escaping the demented grasp of Leatherface is your thing, or if you fancy a go on the iconic chainsaw yourself, then this game should push all your buttons when it comes out next year.  

#60 Killer Klowns From Outer Space The Game

• Developer: Teravision Games
• Publisher: Good Shepherd Entertainment
• Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
• Release date: 2023

Yes, as in Killer Klowns From outer Space The Game the movie, but now in a video game form. This is the world we live in now.

In the game, you’ll be playing 3v7. Three players will be the klowns and try to take over Crescent Cove by taking out its citizens in wacky ways and with insane weapons. Or, you can be the humans, and work together to find the supplies to not just fight off capture, but ensure the invasion doesn’t happen at all.

Will you be able to save Crescent Cove? Or will you ensure its complete destruction? Wait for the game to come out and find out!

#59 Kerbal Space Program 2

• Developer: Intercept Games
• Publisher: Private Division
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
• Release date: TBA 2023

Kerbal Space Program 2 is a space flight simulator, much like its predecessor. Building functioning spacecraft was a huge part of the original tile, but the sequel offers its own additions. Colonies are new to the series, letting players build space stations and communities on other planets. This feeds into the interstellar travel system, which was not featured in the original game. Kerbal Space Program 2 also promises to include multiplayer at launch for the first time.

#58 The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners – Chapter 2 Retribution

• Developer: Skydance Interactive
• Publisher: Skydance Interactive
• Release date: 2022/2023
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5

The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners was a very unique title as it was made for the PSVR, a bold move given that VR still isn’t in the hands of everyone like some had hoped it would be. But we digress.

The game was successful enough that The Walking Dead: Saints & Sinners Chapter 2 Retribution was announced, and not only will it continue the story of the game and its expansion in Aftermath, but it’ll provide even more weapons of destruction for players to use.

Plus, there are going to be new characters and villains for you to deal with, and like before, your choices are going to affect the game and its outcome.

#57 Where Winds Meet

• Developer: Everstone Studio
• Publisher: Everstone Studio
• Platforms: PC
• Release: TBA

Where Winds Meet is an action RPG with a martial arts twist set in 10th-century China, it’ll also be an open-world title, so you’ll be exploring the ancient land on your journey.

But what is your journey? You’ll play as a wandering swordsman who finds himself at the crux of the dangers dividing the land. Not the least is a land divided due to a past war.

Now, you must wander and make choices that’ll determine your fate and the fate of China. For example, will you be a noble swordsman who protects the innocent people of the land? Or will you be selfish and only fight for your own goals? The choice is yours.

#56 Octopath Traveler 2

• Publisher: Square Enix
• Developer: Square Enix
• Platform: PC, Nintendo Switch, PS5, PS4
• Released: 2023

The original Octopath Traveler title helped set the stage for all the 2.5 HD titles that have come since. So it’s only fitting that the game that started it all would get a true sequel.

Octopath Traveler 2 will take place in a new world, and will feature 8 new characters with 8 very different stories to tell. From a dancer wanting to bring joy to the world, to a scholar seeking vengeance on the man who ruined his life, to a cleric trying to find her lost memories, all will be told here.

What’s more, the game is promising not only even more refined graphics, but more interaction between the 8 heroes than we got in the first game. Add that to a familiar yet fun battle system and Octopath Traveler 2 must be on your wishlist when it arrives next February.

#55 Aliens Dark Descent

• Developer: Tindalos Interactive
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
• Release date: TBA 2023

The Alien franchise’s transition into gaming has been hit or miss since its inception. For every Alien: Isolation and and Alien vs Predator, there’s an Aliens: Colonial Marines. Aliens: Dark Descent is the latest take on the classic film series, taking a vastly different approach from the past several games. While its official screenshots and trailer capture a foreboding atmosphere, it still seems to focus on action over horror. It’s a strictly singleplayer action game with strategy elements introduced through its squad system. Each squad member must be micromanaged, ensuring you watch over their health, resources, and sanity. If you fail to take care of a squadmate, they could potentially suffer from a mental breakdown. Squadmates can also be permanently killed.

#54 Minecraft Legends

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

It’s always interesting to think about where to start a list like this. So why not start with a game franchise that many know about? Minecraft is indeed going to expand via Minecraft Legends, though many of its “feel” if you will is going to be familiar.

In it, you’ll create your character and go across massive lands to try and explore and adventure. You’ll meet friends along the way, and get to fight monsters, and build various items. It’s very much an adventure mode for Minecraft as a whole.

So if you wanted your main game to be more adventurous, this will be the one to try out.

#53 State of Decay 3

• Developer: Undead Labs
• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: 2023 (TBC)

In 2013, Undead Labs release its very first game, State of Decay. The game quickly became a commercial success, leading Xbox to purchase the studio right after the release of State of Decay 2 in 2018. Five years later, a new game comes to complete the series: State of Decay 3.

We don’t know much about the game, besides a trailer released back in 2020. This third opus seems to focus on survival in hostile frozen territory, as the trailer follows a huntress that comes into contact with an undead deer.

#52 Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

• Developer: CD Projekt Red
• Publisher: CD Projekt Red
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC
• Release: TBA 2023

Cyberpunk 2077 hasn’t had the best of runs since its launch back in December of 2020. In fact, it’s almost two years since its arrival and yet the game is still not 100% fixed. However, CD Projekt Red isn’t going to give up on the content that it wants to make for the title. As proven by the reveal of the Phantom Liberty DLC.

The teaser for it shows V signing on with the “New United States of America”, and going on a mission for them as a result. But Johnny Silverhand thinks that this is a “bad idea”. You’ll have to see which side is right when the DLC comes out in 2023.

#51 Tekken 8

• Developer: Bandai Namco Studios
• Publisher: Bandai Namco Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
• Release date: TBA

The Tekken franchise is one of the longest-running, and most endearing, fighting game franchises out there, and for good reason. The series is known for its brutal fighting system, fun characters, and a fierceness about it that puts it above other franchises.

Tekken 7 is widely hailed as the best in the line because of not only its story, but the overall focus on gameplay and customization to make sure everyone enjoyed it. Now, Tekken 8 must try to top it, and the reveal trailer showed that things are picking up right where they left off. Jin and Kazuya are at it once more, and the game looks beautiful.

#50 RoboCop: Rogue City

• Developer: Teyon
• Publisher: Nacon
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5m Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: June 2023

Have you ever dreamt of becoming part man, part machine, all cop? This fantasy will come true with RoboCop: Rogue City, an FPS coming to Xbox Series X/S in June 2023.

This game lets you play as the iconic RoboCop, as he is facing various enemies threatening the city of Old Detroit. You will have to handle hostage situations, bank robberies, as well as gangs and punks aiming to take over the crime-ridden streets of Old Detroit. Developer Teyon promises a compelling narrative in which RoboCop must seek out the truth in a world rife with greed and corruption.

#49 Destiny 2 Lightfall

• Developer: Bungie
• Publisher: Bungie
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Xbox One, PlayStation 4
• Release date: February 28, 2023

If you’ve been waiting for the next big piece of DLC in Destiny 2, well, the wait will be over next year, as Destiny 2 Lightfall will be arriving next February, and it’s promising quite a bit.

Not the least of which is a Cyberpunk-style city that is set on Neptune of all places. What’s more, Calus is back as a villain, and that means that it’s truly time to start off the final part of the “light versus dark” saga that Destiny has been building up for quite some time now.

There are other aspects here too that’ll get players excited, including new subclasses, the new city to explore, and more. But just how good it’ll be will depend on how it is when it launches next year.

#48 Path of Exile 2

• Developer: Grinding Gear Games
• Publisher: Grinding Gear Games
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows (TBC)
• Release date: TBA

Path of Exile 2 brings a new storyline that goes alongside the one from 2013’s Path of Exile. This new seven-act storyline leads to the same Atlas endgame as the original opus but brings new mechanics and enhancements to the original game.

This new game is set 20 years after the previous one. Society has been slowly rebuilding after the death of Kitava, but the thirst for power of some greedy persons began to corrupt Wraeclast once again. Path of Exile 2 features 19 new classes, a new Skill Gem system, a brand new range of equipment, as well as various improvements to the core system of the game.

#47 Pragmata

• Developer: Capcom
• Publisher: Capcom
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: 2023

Pragmata is a tough game to describe. Capcom revealed a single trailer for this game, and it would be a euphemism to say it’s confusing. 

The trailer begins in an empty version of New York City. The protagonist, wearing a space suit, walks down these streets when a little girl and her holographic cat appear. Then a satellite breaks the ceiling of Earth, shattering gravity, and everyone ends up on the Moon. Even if the story remains blurry at this time, the graphics and overall premise of Pragmata seem interesting. This dystopian sci-fi adventure game is still a mystery, but one worth uncovering.

#46 Exoprimal

• Developer: Capcom
• Publisher: Capcom
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: 2023

Exoprimal is a PvEvP game featuring exosuits and dinosaurs. Yes, the game mixes a futuristic version of humans with prehistoric creatures. Because why not?

Exoprimal’s main game mode sets two teams of five players against one another as they attempt to defeat dinosaurs and accomplish various goals. For these missions, players can choose an exosuit, each with its own advantages, such as the ability to tank, heal, or obliterate everything. Exoprimal’s obvious primary foes are dinosaurs, but players must also watch out for each other since PvP combats are a part of the game.

#45 Atlas Fallen

• Developer: Deck13 Interactive
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• Platforms: PC
• Release: 2023

The world of Atlas Fallen is one where the gods have corrupted everything, and as a result, it’s up to humanity to rise back up and challenge the paradigm, and give humanity the ability to do everything themselves again.

You’ll be given great abilities in Atlas Fallen. As you’ll have to use both the powers of the sand of your world, as well as the essence of the enemies you defeat in order to grow stronger. The combat is said to be truly powerful in the grandest of ways. So test it out to see how it works!

Whether you take on the task of redeeming the world yourself, or ask a friend to lend a hand to defeat monsters, your grand journey awaits you!

#44 Gothic 1 Remake

• Developer: Alkimia Interactive, THQ
• Publisher: THQ Nordic
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
• Release date: TBA

The Gothic franchise is actually a bit bigger than most people remember. But the key thing here is that the games have been deep and full of story and fun to be had.

Now, a new studio has been made with the express purpose to go and make a Gothic 1 Remake and design it to be both completely modern, and yet one that adheres to what is the original game. We’ve seen a lot of remakes as of late, and some of them do indeed push the games beyond what they were before.

So, can this one live up to the hype? We’ll have to wait and see!

#43 Alone in the Dark

• Developer: Pieces Interactive
• Publisher: THQ Nordic
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
• Release date: TBA

While many might not remember it, it was Alone in the Dark that helped set the tone for franchises like Resident Evil and Silent Hill. Bringing horror to video games in a way that wasn’t done before.

It eventually fell to the wayside, but something like that doesn’t stay buried for long. And now, THQ Nordic has revealed that Alone in the Dark will be coming back via their studio, and the team behind it are behind games like Amnesia and Soma, meaning that they are minds that are adapted for horror.

There isn’t much known about the game outside of it being called Alone in the Dark. But the team are aiming to build a modern horror masterpiece. So be on the lookout for more info.

#42 Layers of Fears

• Developer: Bloober Team, Anshar Studios
• Publisher: Bloober Team
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: Early 2023

Layers of Fears is the third installment in the Layer of Fear series. It is a direct follow-up to Layers of Fears 2, a psychological horror game in which an actor follows the instructions of an unseen director aboard a ship.

Compared to the first two games in the series, Layers of Fears appears significantly more terrifying. Its reveal trailer depicts a spooky manor with burning paintings, chains, and many unexplained mysteries. Layers of Fears will play with your nerves as you uncover all the mysteries behind this creepy manor.

#41 XDefiant

• Developer: Ubisoft San Francisco
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows, Stadia, Amazon Luna
• Release date: 2023 (TBC)

Ubisoft is trying to get its share of the FPS arena shooter market with XDefiant. Formerly known as Tom Clancy’s XDefiant, this free-to-play, fast-paced arena shooter revolves around factions inspired by Tom Clancy’s popular franchises.

The factions, also called Defiant, all come from other Tom Clancy games. The Wolves come from Ghost Recon, the Echelon are from Splinter Cell, while the Outcasts and the Cleaners both come from The Division. Each of these factions has its own abilities, weapons, and items. Ubisoft employees describe the game as “fast-paced firefight meets punk rock mosh pit,” whatever that means. 

#40 Tom Clancy’s The Division: Heartland

• Developer: Red Storm Entertainment
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: TBA

There’s been a lot of mystery around The Division Heartland, as we know it’ll take place within The Division universe, but what is the game truly about? Well, we now know that it’ll take place in Silver Creek, a place that has come under attack from hostile forces.

Now, you’ll have to go and make a stand with your fellow members of The Division in order to take back this place and show the “heartland of America” will not be taken over so easily.

No doubt there will be all sorts of missions for you to do in the game, so be ready as they’re going to be doing some closed tests that you might just get to be a part of!

#39 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty

• Developer: Team Ninja
• Publisher: Koei Tecmo Games
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
• Release date: Early 2023

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty seems to be a continuation of Team Ninja’s recent work. The studio has been making action RPGs within the same vein since 2017’s Nioh, with the setting, demons, and art design in Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty being almost indistinguishable from Nioh . Even if it feels samey at this early stage in its marketing cycle, we can count on it being a quality release. Hopefully for PS4 owners, Team Ninja can circumvent the major technical issues that plagued Stranger of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origin.

#38 Sons of the Forest

• Developer: Endnight Games
• Publisher: Endnight Games
• Platforms: PC
• Release: February 23, 2023

The Forest was a significant survival hit with plenty of horror elements throughout the campaign. Players essentially had to survive the harsh world by gathering supplies and building up structures. But then you had cannibalistic mutants roaming the area to fight off or repair structures they destroyed. In this game installment, we know we’re going through another crash into this island where you’ll have to survive the hostile individuals that live there. We’re sure there is still a big focus on crafting structures and weapons and attempting to survive the elements when not directly dealing with the hostile mutants that have made the island their home.

#37 Warhammer 40000: Space Marine II

• Developer: Saber Interactive
• Publisher: Focus Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, PC
• Release date: TBA

The Warhammer 40K franchise is one of the most expansive in the entire gaming world, and that’s saying something. But each one has its own flair and style that can’t be denied.

Warhammer 40000: Space Marine II is the sequel to the hit Space Marine title from years back, and once again, you’ll be a soldier of the Imperium tasked with bringing peace to the galaxy…by literally slaughtering all who would dare try and disrupt it.

You’ll be a one-man army more or less as you go from planet to planet as you face off against the Tyranid Hordes and try to bring peace to the galaxy and glory to the Imperium.

For a space marine, there is only war, and their war is about to start up again.

#36 ARC Raiders

• Developer: Embark Studios
• Publisher: Embark Studios
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC
• Release: TBA 2023

ARC Raiders is an upcoming free-to-play co-op shooter, where the action takes place in third-person mode as opposed to many of the popular FPS-style shooter games. Set in a ravaged world under threat from an otherworldly, mechanised onslaught from space known as ARC, the game pits players against the destructive powers of the robotic invaders. Co-op gameplay is a must in this title, although there’s also plenty of opportunity for exploration, scavenging and gear customisation as you fend off the sky-based threat that continually falls upon you and your squad. ARC Raiders looks like a great game for those who enjoy online multiplayer action in a futuristic setting.

#35 Overwatch 2

• Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
• Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: October 4, 2022 (Early Access) Expected Full Launch 2023

The popular FPS franchise from Blizzard, Overwatch, gets a brand new look in 2023. Overwatch 2 introduces new heroes, maps, and mechanics to revamp the original game. It will replace Overwatch when it releases, making it a mix between an update and a real new game.

With Overwatch 2, Blizzard aims to improve its first-person shooter. The original game’s 6v6 matches have been replaced by a 5v5 variant with one tank on each squad. To give the game a fresh dynamic, all of the previous heroes have been completely rebuilt with new powers and abilities. The PvP mode of the game is free-to-play and a dedicated PvE mode will be announced later this year.

#34 I, the Inquisitor

• Developer: The Dust
• Publisher: The Dust
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, PS5, PC
• Release: TBA 2023

I, the Inquisitor is an exciting-looking adventure game set in a truly dark and interesting fantasy world. The story centres on an alternative version of history, in which Jesus didn’t actually die during his crucifixion. Instead, he reacted with fury after returning to life as a wrathful god, determined to enact revenge on his persecutors. From there, centuries’ worth of his inquisitors continued to violently enforce faith upon non-believers, thus creating a dark and tyrannical world of biblical rule. In I, the Inquisitor, players will take on the role of one of these inquisitors during the 1500s, in an adventure that’s sure to be packed with ethical dilemmas and challenging moral decisions. This looks like a game with plenty of exploration, combat and excellent choice-and-consequence-based storytelling. 

#33 Black Myth: Wu Kong

• Developer: Game Science
• Publisher: Game Science
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows 
• Release date: 2023

Black Myth: Wu Kong is an upcoming action RPG inspired by a 16th-century Chinese novel called Journey to the West. The narrative of the game is based on the adventures of the Monkey King, a famous mythical character who is one of the novel’s primary characters.

In the game, this powerful monkey is referred to as the “Destined One.” He bears several abilities, such as the power to turn into a swamp of flying insects or transform into a giant monster. During his adventures, he will face various opponents, from headless monks to a powerful white dragon.

#32 Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes

• Developer: Rabbit & Bear Studios
• Publisher: 505 Games
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: 2023

Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes is the latest entry in the Eiyuden Chronicles series. This new JRPG is a collaboration between Yoshitaka Murayama (Suikoden I & II) and Junko Kawano (Suikoden I & IV). It takes place in Allraan, a continent housing several nations and cultures. One of these nations edged out the others and discovered a powerful technology that amplifies magic.

As for most JRPGs, the story is key to Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes. The game also offers a vast world to explore, from bustling towns to creepy caves. Eiyuden Chronicles: Hundred Heroes features turn-based combat for teams of six, with various AI commands to customize the fighting style of each hero.

#31 System Shock Remake

• Developer: Nightdive Studios
• Publisher: Prime Matter
• Platforms: Xbox One, PS4, PC
• Release: TBA 2023

A fully rebuilt reimagining of the classic System Shock game from 1994, the System Shock remake has been highly anticipated by the gaming community for the past few years. Players will find themselves trapped in space aboard the Citadel Station, which finds itself beset by a rogue AI known as SHODAN. The AI’s influence stretches across the space station, corrupting and mutating systems and former crew members into cyborgs, which players will have to fend off it they’re to have any hope of survival. Throw into the fray a whole host of robots and other mutated beings and the adventure’s challenge level kicks up a gear almost instantly. There are high expectations for the System Shock remake, which looks as though it could be a huge hit with lovers of the sci-fi genre when it launches in 2023.

#30 Abandoned

• Developer: Blue Box Game Studios
• Publisher: Blue Box Game Studios
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: TBA

Abandoned is quite of a mystery. This upcoming survival horror game was announced back in April 2021, with a trailer that led many fans to believe Hideo Kojima was involved with this game. Blue Box Game Studios denied these allegations but the hype was already here.

The game follows the story of Jason Longfield, a man who wakes up in the forest after being kidnapped. He doesn’t know what happened to him, why he was kidnapped, or what he is doing in that forest. He finds out he was brought here for a “dark purpose,” and needs to fight for his survival.

#29 Hyenas

• Developer: Creative Assembly
• Publisher: Sega
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PC
• Release date: TBA 2023

Hyenas is a multiplayer sci-fi shooter from Creative Assembly of Alien: Isolation and Total War fame. This science fiction setting is used to great effect, making use of zero gravity within its combat arenas. Combined with the varied abilities of each character, Hyenas could be incredibly exciting. Considering how seamlessly Creative Assembly transitioned from the Total War series to a first-person horror game, we’re sure another genre transition is well within the team’s capabilities.

#28 Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown

• Release date: 2023
• Developer: Kylotonn
• Platforms: Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5
• Publishers: Nacon, BIGBEN INTERACTIVE

11 years after its last installment, the Test Drive racing game series is back with a new game in 2023. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown will feature an open-world 1:1 version of Hong Kong for you to discover during both day and night.

Of course, a racing game needs fancy cars. Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown confirmed you would be able to drive popular cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, and Bugatti. But if driving is at the core of Test Drive Unlimited Solar Crown, the game also puts the emphasis on social status. The game promises a “lifestyle experience unlike any other,” but we don’t have more information as to what it means in terms of gameplay so far.

#27 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl

• Developer: GSC Game World
• Publisher: GSC Game World
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: 2023

For the first time in its history, a S.T.A.L.K.E.R. game is coming to consoles. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl, the fourth game in the series, will release on Xbox Series X/S in 2023. This new title aims to revive the series, which stopped in 2009 with S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Call of Pripyat. S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl was supposed to come out in 2012 as Call of Pripyat’s sequel, but was canceled on the year of its intended release. The game is now back on track, with a release window set in 2023.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chernobyl is an FPS set in the post-apocalyptic Chernobyl Exclusion Zone. Mutated monsters and stalkers are roaming around this open world, and it is up to you to take part in a non-linear journey to decide the fate of this zone.

#26 Deliver Us Mars

• Publisher: Frontier Foundry
• Developer: KeokeN Interactive
• Platform: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PC
• Release date: February 2, 2023

Mars has always been a favorable planet for humanity to inhabit after Earth and in Deliver Us Mars you’ll be exploring it quite a bit as you venture to find the ARK colony ships which have been stolen by a mysterious group known as Outward. With humanity on the edge of extinction, it is Kathy Johannson’s job to carry out this mission. Coupled with an award-winning composer, story-rich narrative, and stunning visuals, if Deliver Us Mars is anything like the company’s previous titles Deliver Us the Moon it’ll be a must-play.

#25 Ark 2

• Developer: Studio Wildcard, Grove Street Games
• Publisher: Studio Wildcard
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: 2023

Ark 2 is a sequel to Ark: Survival Evolved, a 2017 action-adventure survival game. In the original game, you began naked on a stranded island filled with dinos. The sequel is more of a PvE adventure with what Studio Wildcard calls “Souls-like melee combat.”

The story of Ark 2 takes place on an alien planet, sometime after the events of Genesis: Part 2, the fifth and final paid DLC expansion pack released for ARK: Survival Evolved. Ark 2 is a Microsoft exclusive, so you will need to play either on PC or Xbox Series X/S if you want to see a primitive version of Vin Diesel riding a dinosaur.

#24 Alan Wake 2

• Developer: Remedy Entertainment
• Publisher: Epic Games Publishing
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: 2023

13 years after the original Alan Wake, the eponymous novelist is back for more adventures in 2023. The original game followed the adventures of Alan Wake as he tries to uncover the mysteries behind his wife’s disappearance. The game was an action-adventure game with six episodes, each with its plot twists and cliffhangers. Alan Wake 2 won’t be like that.

Unlike its predecessor, Alan Wake 2 is not an action-adventure game with horror elements, but a real survival horror game. If you haven’t played the original game, then don’t worry. Remedy Entertainment stated that there is no need to play Alan Wake to understand its sequel.

#23 Perfect Dark

• Developer: The Initiative, Crystal Dynamics
• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
• Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X/S
• Release date: TBA

Believe it or not, the Perfect Dark was not just created by the team who made the original classic game Goldeneye for the N64, but they made it BECAUSE of Goldeneye. How so? Because they felt the gaming space didn’t have a true spy title for fans to go and enjoy. So thus, they made Perfect Dark.

But, it’s been quite a while since we’ve seen Johanna Dark, so when is she coming back? Hopefully, next year. As a new game in the franchise is coming. We haven’t heard too much about the game, but Johanna is said to be starring in it, and it’ll likely try and mimic the playing style of the original games, but with some modern styling and flair.

#22 Lords of the Fallen

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

An action RPG and sequel to the original Lords of the Fallen game, Lords of the Fallen takes place in an epic medieval world of fantasy, where a fallen god rules with a rod of iron. The game will make use of dark fantasy in both its aesthetics and in its storytelling, which aims to build on the previous game’s popularity. Lords of the Fallen 2 will also make use of a revised and more challenging system of combat, which may see the game stick to the previous title’s soulslike format, although as yet this is unconfirmed. With the popularity of games like Elden Ring seeing a big payoff after choosing to adopt this style of gameplay, it could be that fans of challenging difficulty levels will get a real kick out of Lords of the Fallen 2 when it launches. 

#21 Crysis 4

• Developer: Crytek
• Publisher: Crytek
• Platforms: TBA
• Release date: TBA

The Crysis series was honestly meant to be two things when it first started. It was meant to be one of the most beautiful games you’ve ever played on a PC. Even requiring you to have a top-level PC just so you could run the game! Which wasn’t an option for most as you can guess. But the second was to be an ultimate power fantasy of a title due to the abilities your character could have via their power suit.

Now, the franchise is coming back via Crysis 4, and that means it’ll be time to suit up again to see what you can unleash on your foes.

Whether you need a top-level PC or not to play it…come on, you know the answer is “yes” to that.

#20 Homeworld 3

• Release date: 2023
• Developer: Blackbird Interactive
• Platform: Microsoft Windows
• Publishers: Gearbox Software, Gearbox Publishing

The Homeworld franchise is known to many, especially for its deep gameplay and story alike. Now, Homeworld 3 will take you to the next level in ways that will need to be seen to be believed.

Not the least of which is because of the battles. This isn’t just 1v1, this is fleet versus fleet. You’ll need to go and ensure that you have the fleet it takes to attack or defend. You’ll have to think strategically, use the environment of space to your advantage, and even be prepared for random space phenomena to strike back at you!

Then, in the story, the gates of travel that once made the universe so reachable are failing. You must find out why to save everything!

#19 Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria

• Developer: Free Range Games
• Publisher: North Beach Games
• Platforms: PC
• Release: 2023

The Lord of the Rings: Return to Moria is going to be a title perfect for diehards of the LOTR franchise, mainly because it tells a story set after the fall of Mordor and even ties into a key character from the story in Gimli.

You see, in The Fellowship of the Ring, we find out that the Dwarven home of Moria was overrun by enemies and the dwarves were wiped out, including some of Gimli’s kin. Now, Gimli has sent a sect of Dwarves to take their home back.

You’ll go through the Misty Mountains in a procedurally generated title and face off against orcs, goblins and more! It’s time for the dwarves to rise again!

#18 Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II

• Developer: Ninja Theory
• Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
• Platforms: PC, X/S
• Release: TBA

The original title that followed the journey of Senua was a dark and gripping adventure that pushed the boundaries on what a video game can be, and how it can both look and play well, but have a truly deeper meaning.

Now, with Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II, we’re going to get the next continuation of that, and by all indications, everything in this game is going to be bigger than the first.

While we don’t know exactly what is going on in the game as of yet, we do know that there is going to be a lot of monsters, including a giant that eats people, vast lands and very intense visuals via the Unreal Engine 5.

#17 Baldur’s Gate 3

• Developer: Larian Studios
• Publisher: Larian Studios
• Platforms: PC
• Release date: TBA 2023

Baldur’s Gate is one of the most iconic Western RPG series of all time. It ranks up there with the likes of Wasteland and Shadowrun. Baldur’s Gate 3 takes place in a massive open world that is explorable as a solo player or co-operatively with up to three friends. Online play doesn’t require everybody to stick together, which should allow for interesting stories. Based on the Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition ruleset, its turn-based combat should feel right at home to tabletop RPG players. Players are also able to pause the game world at any time to survey the environment, set up ambushes, or sneak past enemies that aren’t aware of your presence.

#16 Dead Island 2

• Developer: Dambuster Studios
• Publisher: Deep Silver
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5
• Release date: February 3, 2023

Yep, it’s true! Dead Island is alive once again! The game was revealed once more at Gamescom and it honestly has a release date of February 2023. So that means we technically don’t have too long to wait until you can play it!

As for the gameplay itself, that wasn’t shown in the return trailer. But, there were a lot of zombies shown, as well as the new setting of the game with a very chill protagonist. Given how the first game was, you can likely expect a lot of violence and a lot of weapons that you can use to try and get the zombies to go away.

#15 Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Remake

• Developer: Ubisoft
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PC, PS5, X/S
• Release: TBA

The Splinter Cell franchise has been one that fans have been calling for in terms of a return for quite some time now. And thankfully for them, they’re getting their wish. Because a Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Remake is in the works right now at Ubisoft. It’s about dang time.

Now, we don’t know much, or even if this is a full-on remake of the first Splinter Cell title, but if they’re remaking any of the main games to kickstart the return of the franchise, we’re all for it.

The stealth and unique missions of this game will be very much welcome in the video game world we have today, so please don’t screw this up Ubisoft!

#14 Forza Motorsport 2023

• Developer: Turn 10 Studios
• Publisher: Microsoft Studios
• Platforms: PC, X/S
• Release: 2023

Forza is one of the most respected names in video games, but that doesn’t mean it can get complacent. Because with so many other racing titles out there, it can be easy to get lost in the shuffle. Forza Motorsport was one such respected name for a time. As it had not only racing, but a large assortment of cars that you could drive from one spot to the next.

But with the rise of other franchises, the games’ quality suffered, and thus it went away. But now, the franchise is coming back via Forza Motorsport 2023, and it’s aiming to take back its crown.

What all will they put into it? You’ll just have to wait and see.

#13 Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

• Developer: Ubisoft
• Publisher: Ubisoft
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows, Amazon Luna, Google Stadia
• Release date: 2023

In 2009, James Cameron directed Avatar, a science fiction movie about an alien planet and the human threat looming over its blue-skinned habitants. Avatar remains to this date the highest-grossing film of all time, topping Avengers: Endgame and Titanic. This popular movie finally gets a sequel this December and with it a brand new video game called Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora. If this game was meant to release alongside the movie, Ubisoft decided to push back its release date to 2023 to “make it perfect.”

Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora puts you in the shoes of a Na’Vi, one of the blue guys from the planet Pandora. The human forces of the RDA are threatening the peace of your planet and forcing you to embark on a journey to the Western Frontier of Pandora.

#12 Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic Remake

• Developer: Aspyr
• Publisher: Lucasfilm Games
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
• Release date: TBA

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic in its original form is one of the most important RPG ever made. It was the game that launched Bioware into the stratosphere and helped seal the success of Mass Effect. It also helped prove original Star Wars titles could work, thus passing the torch for titles like The Force Unleashed and Star Wars Jedi Fallen Order.

Anyway, a full-on remake of Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is in the works. Keyword being “in the works”, because if you’ve been paying attention to the news as of late…development isn’t going well.

So it releasing in 2023 might be hopeful to say the least. But hey, you never know!

#11 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

• Developer: Respawn Entertainment
• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: 2023

Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order gets a sequel in 2023 with Star Wars Jedi: Survivor. This new game continues the adventures of Cal Kestis, five years after the events of the original game.

At the end of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the Empire and the Inquisitors were chasing Cal throughout the galaxy. He managed to escape and destroyed a token leading to Force-sensitive children. Star Wars Jedi: Survivor picks up the story five years later, but we don’t know yet what happened in the meantime.

#10 Street Fighter 6

You ready to show everyone the path of a true warrior?

Because Street Fighter 6 is coming next year, and it’s aiming to be not only one of the most intense bouts in Street Fighter history, but also one of the most flashy.

By that, we mean that the game will not only be bringing in elements from previous titles like Street Fighter IV, but also, bringing in new elements like the “walk up” and the “game face” moments to put some extra personality on the fighters.

Of course, the gameplay mechanics will still be the focus, but no doubt they’re going to learn from the previous titles and ensure there’s a lot for people to do instead of just battling one another.

#9 Redfall

• Developer: Arkane Studios
• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Platforms: Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: 2023

Redfall is one of the most anticipated games coming out to Xbox Series X/S in 2023. This new FPS from Arkane Studios takes place in the fictional island town of Redfall, Massachusetts. Vampires are crawling the streets and the surviving humans are worshipping them. 

The game can be played either solo or with three other players. Everyone can choose between the four available characters, each having their own superpowers like the ability to become invisible, summon items, or shoot thunderbolts. Their mission is to slay everyone around, vampires and humans alike.

#8 Diablo IV

• Developer: Blizzard Entertainment, Vicarious Visions
• Publisher: Blizzard Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: 2023

Diablo is back, and this time it is not a controversial pay-to-win mobile-only game. Diablo IV continues the story of its predecessor, Diablo III. Cultists have conjured a new threat, Lilith, and your mission is to slay as many demons as possible on your way to defeat Lilith. You won’t be alone in your mission to defeat this menace, as Diablo IV is an online-only game.

The gameplay mechanics in Diablo IV are the same as those in the earlier games in the series. The game features a brand new open world that contains five different regions, each with their procedurally generated dungeons, random events, and monsters crawling everywhere. 

#7 Forspoken

• Release date: January 24, 2023
• Developer: Luminous Productions
• Publisher: Square Enix
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Microsoft Windows

What if one day, as you are living your life peacefully, you got teleported to a foreign, fantasy world? That’s what happened to Frey Holland, the main character of Forspoken. 

This New Yorker is transported to the fantasy world of Athia, a beautiful place ridden with monstrous creatures. To help her find her way home without ending up as a snack for these monsters, Frey can count on her newfound magical abilities. She will have to repel countless enemies, craft new items, and upgrade her skill points to become more powerful.

#6 Dead Space Remake

• Developer: Motive Studios
• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: January 27, 2023

In 2008, players discovered a now-iconic horror space game series: Dead Space. 15 years and six games later, Motive Studios is bringing Dead Space back with a remake of the original game.

The Dead Space remake keeps the same plot as the original game. The story takes place in the 26th century and follows the adventures of engineer Isaac Clarke. He is assigned to a repair vessel that goes to a planetary mining ship to investigate a distress call. The ship is under attack by mutated human corpses, and Isaac needs to survive and save the crewmates.

#5 Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League

• Developer: Rocksteady Studios
• Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows
• Release date: Spring 2023

Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League is the latest project from the creators of the Batman: Arkham series. Amanda Waller, a high-ranking government official, forms a team of supervillains to protect Metropolis against an alien threat. This team, also known as the Suicide Squad, includes popular DC supervillains: Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Captain Boomerang and King Shark.

This action-adventure game doesn’t feature superheroes wanting to do good around them. Instead, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League is filled with bad guys who don’t have much of a choice but to obey orders. Each squad member has their own unique abilities to defeat their enemies across an open-world version of Metropolis.

#4 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

Good news for those who waited for their Hogwarts letter without ever receiving it: you will finally be able to join the wizarding school in 2023. At least, in a video game.

Hogwarts Legacy is an open-world action RPG that turns you into an apprentice wizard. The game is set in the late 1800s, and you play as a student at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry. If this game is a brand new story and is not connected to Harry Potter and You-Know-Who, it keeps the iconic locations and experiences of the Wizarding World. You can choose your house, cast spells, brew potions, fly on a broom, and wander around the Forbidden Forest and Hogsmeade Village.

#3 Dragon Age Dreadwolf

• Publisher: Electronic Arts
• Release date: TBA
• Platforms: PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Xbox Series X and Series S, Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5
• Developers: BioWare, BioWare Corporation

Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is the fourth installment in the Dragon Age series, and a direct sequel to 2014’s Dragon Age: Inquisition. After several development hiccups, Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is finally making its way to our consoles with a release date in 2023.

The story will follow the events of Dragon Age: Inquisition and its third and final DLC, Trespasser. We don’t know much about Dragon Age: Dreadwolf yet, besides that it takes place in Tevinter Imperium and stars a “kind of person [enemies] will never see coming,” according to the 2020 Game Awards trailer. This hero will not be a figure of prophecy with a “magic hand,” but their exact identity remains a mystery.

#2 Resident Evil 4 Remake

• 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 is getting 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 will look better than ever, but just as important, they are going to improve the story and the gameplay for more “modern times”. So that means this might truly be an “improved masterpiece”.

#1 Starfield

• Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
• Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
• Platform: PC, Xbox Series X|S
• Released: 2023

Probably one of the most hyped games for 2023 is Starfield, touted as “Skyrim in space” and a “Han Solo Simulator.” What little we’ve seen of gameplay would seem to match that. Even in the year 2310, and 50 light years from Earth, humanity continues to explore, and you join Constellation to continue that great quest. Things won’t be easy, as humanity has only enjoyed 20 years of peace since the war between the United Colonies and Freestar Collective.

So what will you do? Who will you side with? Will you stick to being an explorer, or become a hero, a space pirate, or something else? It should be noted that while Director Todd Howard helped bring Skyrim to the world again and again, he does have a… Reputation for grand visions, making dubious promises, and the final product falling shy of those lofty goals.

Fans are even more wary after Fallout 76, but the supernova-level backlash the game generated for Bethesda is sure to mean Todd will be a bit more restrained. Apart from that one trailer where he said the game would have over 1000 fully explorable planets. Hmm. Well, it seems the sky’s not even the limit.