There’s a certain allure to the open road, a sense of freedom and independence. The long, wide, open stretch of freedom represents a shrugging off of responsibility and inclination towards that devil-may-care lifestyle. Here are the best upcoming games to scratch that itch and help you step out of the boxes we all to often find ourselves in.
#4 Ghostrunner 2
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: October 26, 2023
Steam | PlayStation | Xbox
Ghostrunner 2 is all about slicing and dicing your enemies. The game is like the first installment, where you’re tossed into a cyberpunk world and forced into sinking your blade into countless enemies. However, when you’re not sprinting or grappling your way through a level, you’ll have a killer motorcycle to traverse with. This bike is something straight out of a cyberpunk ninja’s dreams. Hit record speeds down straightaways, make insane jumps, go up onto walls, and avoid the obstacles that attempt to stop you in your tracks.
#3 TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S Switch
Release Date: May 11, 2023
Being blunt for a moment, TT Isle of Man: Ride on the Edge 3 is easily one of the most complicated names for a racing title. Seriously, who thought people would be drawn to that name?
Anyway, the game puts you into one of the toughest race challenges in the world to see if you can withstand the course. It’s a 60KM course with numerous bends and turns that will test you as a racer. It’s a course so complicated that there are people who train for this race for years just so that they can have the chance to win it.
Do you think you have it within you to beat the course and conquer the isle of man?
#2 Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 6
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: March 09, 2023
Are you ready for a high-octane race around a dirt track? If so, get Monster Energy Supercross: The Official Videogame 6, the latest in the beloved motocross series.
In it, you’ll take on some of the best in the world to try and prove that you’re the best on two wheels. First, learn the ropes, then take to the track and see how well you can control your motorbike under intense conditions!
Then, once you master the gameplay, head online to challenge your friends and rivals from around the world! Will you be the best ever to hit the track? Or will you be left eating dirt?
#1 Bike Mechanic Simulator
- Developer: Punch Punk Games
- Publisher: Manager Games S.A.
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows, Xbox Series X and Series S, PlayStation 5
- Release: 2023 TBA
Building on a genre of games like Car Mechanic Simulator and its various iterations Bike Mechanic simulator is a game that allows players to live out their dreams of developing a bicycle-building empire. Players will be able to carry out a variety of maintenance related tasks, from general servicing and cleaning to more complicated repairs. Once you’ve revived the patient you can take it out for a spin and test your handiwork. The game sees you work on a variety of bikes to hone your skills. However, it’s not all sunshine and rainbows you’ll have to plan your workshop carefully, upgrading your equipment as your skills evolve.
Disclaimer: This article was updated on 11/6/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.