Top-down games really give us perspective, I mean quite literally that is. They’re one of the best outlets to explore new and different gameplay styles and genres. With so many amazing top-down titles making their way to numerous platforms in 2023 here are some you should definitely keep an eye on.
#11 Brotato
Platform: PC JUNE 23, 2023
Release Date: SWITCH AUGUST 03, 2023
While not as popular as before, thanks to modern technology innovations, the top-down shooter is still a classic genre many people enjoy. In fact, thanks to certain “survivor” titles, one could make the fair argument that it’s going through a bit of a resurgence. One title that is banking off of that is Brotato.
The title puts you as the titular Brotato, who comes from Potato World, because, of course, he does. But Brotato is not having a good time as he’s crash-landed on a world full of deadly creatures! Now, the potato must fight back with various weapons to try and last long enough to get rescued.
Do you think you can survive this task?
#10 20 Minutes Till Dawn
Platform: PC
Release Date: JUNE 08, 2023
When the monsters of the night come from you, you must do all you can to survive until dawn. The sun will rise in just twenty minutes. But the question is, can you last that long?
That’s what 20 Minutes Till Dawn will have you answer as you work your way through hordes of monsters to survive. But how you choose to fight them is up to you. You’ll have access to various weapons and abilities that’ll allow you to take on the monstrous threat in front of you.
Use upgrades, runes, and clever combinations to stay alive. Or die and try to do better in the next run.
#9 Big Ambitions
Platform: PC
Release Date: March 10, 2023
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!
#8 Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: April 18, 2023
To some, being a cursed individual would be a bad thing. But for you and your pirate crew? It’s just par for the course. In Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew, you’ll play as a group of resurrected pirates tasked with taking on the Inquisition during an alternate version of the age of piracy.
Your mission is to seek out an incredible power that can help even the odds for pirates like you. But it’s your job to lead your crew and pick out the members who can help you in the upcoming fights. Each has a special ability of supernatural nature. So learn what they can do, then set sail for an adventure unlike any you’ve seen before.
#7 The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S Switch
Release Date: April 18, 2023
Riot Games has been making lots of money off of its beloved property. But they’ve also been seeking ways to expand their lore and gaming reach by making spinoff titles focused on singular characters.
In The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story, you’ll play Sylas, a character who can steal magic and was once imprisoned by the vile Mageseekers. But now, you must use your freedom to take back your home, free those like you, and stop the cruel reign of the Mageseekers.
Magic is your bread and better. Use it to create a unique style of play and then unleash your magical abilities on all your foes.
#6 Mighty DOOM
Platform: iOS Android
Release Date: March 21, 2023
Bethesda has been doing its best to bring back the mighty Doomslayer to the world and has had great success so far. But now, they’re attempting to bring him back in a new way via Mighty DOOM.
In the game, you’ll play a miniaturized version of the beloved character and get to kill demons and monsters in an arcade-style setting.
You’ll no doubt enjoy the animated take on the franchise and how the violence and gore is represented. It’s not meant to break the mold, but it should be a fun experience for those who love the franchise. So get ready to unleash the adorable powers of destruction.
#5 Noobs Want to Live
Platform: PC
Release Date: February 14, 2023
Many games out right now have players choosing a character and testing their skills against an unrelenting horde of foes to see if they can survive. Noobs Want to Live is another in that line of titles but with a twist of its own.
You’ll get to choose between several types of characters to send against the horde. They range from swordsmen, sorcerers, and more classic types to those who are atypical, like a “Master of Bacon.”
Either way, you’ll need to master their powers and grow some more so that you can take on the challenges ahead and become a god!
#4 Company of Heroes 3
Platform: PC (February 30, 2023)
Release Date: PS5 XSX|S (May 30, 2023)
Many gamers out there prefer the strategic approach to combat versus rushing in guns blazing. Those strategists are the perfect people to check out Company of Heroes 3, the latest in the esteemed war franchise.
You’ll head to a new battlefield of World War II to see what the enemy has to throw at you. Overcome them by creating winning strategies for your units and deploying them with efficiency and tactics. Use the terrain to see the best path, and prepare for the counterattack by your enemies after you make your moves.
In war, no plan survives contact with the enemy, so prove you can overcome that with your strategy!
#3 HumanitZ
- Publisher: Freedom Games
- Developer: Yodubzz Studios
- Platform: PC
- Release Date: Sep 18, 2023
Playing either solo or in co-op, HumanitZ is a survival open-world zombie thriller akin to something like Project Zomboid or The Last Stand: Aftermath. You’ll be tasked with surviving the onslaught of zombies that have overrun the world. team cooperation is your best chance at survival as you scavenge resources, craft, and fortify your character to deal with the unforgiving wasteland you explore.
#2 Undead Horde 2: Necropolis
- Publisher: 10tons Ltd
- Developer: 10tons Ltd
- Platform: PC
- Release Date: Mar 30, 2023
For once you’re put in the shoes of the undead instead of cowering in fear of them. Undead Horde 2: Necropolis drops you into the shoes of the Undead King as you take vengeance on the living for the attack on the Necropolis. You’ll raise enemies from the dead as allies and take the fight to the living while simultaneously rebuilding the full might of the Necroplois. Undead Horde 2: Necropolis has it all infusing elements of strategy games, RPG titles, and hack’n’slash games into one big action adventure.
#1 SpellForce: Conquest of Eo
- Publisher: THQ Nordic
- Developer: Owned by Gravity, Owned by Gravity GmbH
- Platform: PC
- Release Date: Feb 3, 2023
Starting your journey in nothing but a wizard’s tower SpellForce: Conquest of Eo will have you exploring the lands of Eo in search of new spells for your grimoire and much more. Combining RPG mechanics with turn-based strategy combat SpellForce: Conquest of Eo allows you to explore and challenge its world in many different ways. With a procedurally generated campaign and the ability to recruit new heroes, this title looks like it will have you hooked for hours on end.
Disclaimer: This article was updated on 11/8/23 as we continue to adjust this list with new entries or remove games due to delays or failure to captivate audiences.
