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- #59 Pikmin 4
- #58 Baldur's Gate 3
- #57 Remnant 2
- #56 Pizza Tower
- #55 HUMANITY
- #54 Metroid Prime Remastered
- #53 Like a Dragon: Ishin
- #52 The Outlast Trials
- #51 The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog
- #50 The Talos Principle 2
- #49 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
- #48 Arizona Sunshine 2
- #47 Jusant
- #46 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
- #45 PayDay 3
- #44 Persona 5 Tactica
- #43 Street Fighter 6
- #42 Atlas Fallen
- #41 Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle
- #40 Lords of the Fallen
- #39 Lies of P
- #38 Dredge
- #37 SONS OF THE FOREST
- #36 HI-FI RUSH
- #35 System Shock
- #34 Wild Hearts
- #33 Silent Hill 2 Remake
- #32 Dead Island 2
- #31 Sea of Stars
- #30 Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
- #29 Phantom Hellcat
- #28 Scars Above
- #27 Fable
- #26 Marvel's Wolverine
- #25 Alone in the Dark
- #24 RoboCop: Rogue City
- #23 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
- #22 Kerbal Space Program 2
- #21 Black Myth: Wukong
- #20 Horizon Call of the Mountain
- #19 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- #18 Redfall
- #17 Dead Space
- #16 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
- #15 Forspoken
- #14 Minecraft Legends
- #13 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- #12 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- #11 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- #10 Pragmata
- #9 The Wolf Among Us 2
- #8 Atomic Heart
- #7 Hogwarts Legacy
- #6 Starfield
- #5 Alan Wake II
- #4 Dragon Age Dreadwolf
- #3 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- #2 Resident Evil 4
- #1 Final Fantasy XVI
While being able to play games with your friends is always a good time, there is nothing like a great single player experience that you can immerse yourself into. 2022 has had a strong list of single player games with some more still to come, but as the year starts to reach its final quarter, it’s time to start looking to next year and what exciting titles we will have the chance to experience! This list will highlight a few upcoming games that are set to arrive in 2023!
#59 Pikmin 4
Platform: Switch
Release Date: July 21, 2023
Are you ready for another epic adventure involving you commanding Pikmin to complete tasks? If so, you’re in luck, as Pikmin 4 is here!
The game continues the tradition of you being a member of the Rescue Corps. But this time, you’re saving the rest of the Corps as Captain Olimar and the others have been stranded on a strange planet! You’ll wander around attempting to fix your ship, find other members, and survive the alien life that thrives there!
Utilize your Pikmin to the fullest while also using your new friend in Oatchi! There are challenges both above and below to test you, so try them all and see if you can overcome them!
#58 Baldur’s Gate 3
Platform: PC – August 3, 2023
Release Date: PS5 – September 6, 2023
Who’s ready for a classic RPG-style adventure in the realm of D&D? If so, then create your character and start your quest in Baldur’s Gate 3!
The game, which continues the grand legacy that came before it, will put you in the Forgotten Realms as a character of your own design! But just as important, you can embrace a dark power within you or fight it and do what you feel is best for those around you.
Once you make your early choices, you’ll gather up a party of characters and travel the land! You’ll fight evil, make choices that’ll affect the realm, travel to your heart’s content, and possibly romance some characters along the way.
#57 Remnant 2
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: July 25, 2023
Steam | Playstation | Xbox
Typically, in games of a “save the universe” nature, you’re a proud warrior who must rise to vanquish evil. But in Remnant II, it’s a little more complicated than that. You are one of the last members of humanity, and it’s your job to go to other worlds and figure out a way to stop a reality-destroying threat. No pressure, right?
The good news is that you’ll have plenty of options on your side for taking down this foe and the other beasts you’ll come across.
Battle up close or afar. Choose to wield massively powerful weapons or use whatever you have to heal yourself and others.
In this apocalyptic landscape, every little bit counts.
#56 Pizza Tower
Platform: PC
Release Date: January 26, 2023
As gaming has shown throughout the years, there are various types of platformers that gamers like to try out. One of them is the fast-paced platformer that is more about blitzing enemies and weaving through levels with ease. If you’re a fan of that, then you’ll want to try Pizza Tower.
The game puts you as an Italian restaurant owner who basically loses his mind when a tower of pizza threatens to bring said restaurant to its needs.
So how do you get rid of such a tower? By literally bringing it down. You’ll race through the levels and deliver powerful blows to enemies to show this place who the real boss is.
#55 HUMANITY
Platform: PC, PS4, PS5
Release Date: May 16, 2023
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?
#54 Metroid Prime Remastered
Platform: Switch
Release Date: February 08, 2023
Many games deserve the “remastered” treatment for one reason or another. But when it comes to Metroid Prime Remastered, it’s another story. This title was hailed as one of the best games of its generation when it came out on the Nintendo GameCube and the trilogy that it was a part of brought Samus Aran back into the limelight.
But now, with this remastered version of the game, you’ll get to see it at its peak on the Nintendo Switch and witness why this game still holds up to this day.
From the first-person combat to the exploration and story, you’ll feel everything Samus Aran does and fight to keep her alive.
#53 Like a Dragon: Ishin
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: February 21, 2023
Steam | Playstation | Xbox
The days of ancient Japan might be long behind us, but its impact is still felt to this day, and there are still stories to tell.
In the story that is Like A Dragon: Ishin, you will be Sakamoto Ryoma, a lone Samurai who has been framed for the murder of his father and is desperate to clear his name. To do so, you must head to Kyoto, a place full of both injustice and hope; through your actions, you’ll determine the future of your nation!
Wield your sword, take down your foes, and learn why your father died. Can you reclaim the honor you lost?
#52 The Outlast Trials
Platform: PC
Release Date: May 18, 2023
If you’re a fan of horror games, then you’ve likely either played or at least know about The Outlast franchise. Two mainline installments have been released, and before we get The Outlast 3, we’re getting a multiplayer-focused horror experience. Set well before the events of the first two games, and players will find that The Outlast Trials is set during the Cold War. You will soon find yourself being nothing more than a test subject locked behind the cruel imprisonment of the Murkoff Corporation. You are used to test brainwashing and other unethical experiments further. To get out, you’ll need to complete a series of tests. But much like the other games, you’ll find a slew of enemies looking for you to meet your demise. Within the game, you’re sent off to complete a series of tasks, and again, just like the previous two games, you’re best to avoid enemies when possible, which means running for your life or finding a quick hiding spot. Fortunately, you can either play this as a solo experience or seek some help with friends through online cooperative multiplayer.
#51 The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog
Platform: PC
Release Date: March 31, 2023
Sonic The Hedgehog finally seems to be going through the renaissance that fans have been begging for. Between the fan-made title, the new “Frontiers” he’s gone on last year, and the upcoming title with all the “Superstars,” you can feel things finally turning around.
But if you want another single-player twist on the series, get The Murder of Sonic The Hedgehog! The game features you as one of Sonic’s friends after they board a murder mystery train for Amy Rose’s birthday. But as you can guess, things aren’t quite what they appear. Or are they?
With Sonic “dead,” you must find out the truth! Search for clues, interrogate the witnesses, and find the killer!
#50 The Talos Principle 2
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: December 2023
If you loved the first game in this series with its thought-provoking puzzles and unique narrative, then you’ll love The Talos Principle 2.
The game will put you in a different world than before, where humanity is gone, but its “remnants” remain and are looked after by robots.
One structure, in particular, is the focus of everything, and as you work to unlock its powers, you’ll learn more about the world, universe, and the role of everyone in it.
While it is a puzzle game, you don’t need to solve every puzzle to complete the story. But if you do, you’ll be a true master of puzzle-solving!
#49 Cyberpunk 2077 Phantom Liberty
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: September 26, 2023
Cyberpunk 2077 fans were finally waiting for an expansion to make its way into the marketplace. While the initial launch for Cyberpunk 2077 was rough, the development team over at CD Projekt Red had been working hard to bring this game up to their expectations. Fortunately, they have turned the game around, and we’re gearing up for an expansion release. With Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, we’re getting a new storyline featuring V. This story will add a new area to the game and a slew of characters along with items. Likewise, we know that the storyline will be set within the main campaign, which ultimately means there’s potential to add another base game ending. If you’re a fan of the action RPG single-player experience from the base campaign, then this is an expansion you won’t miss out on. Get ready to jump right back into the dark, gritty underworld of Night City.
#48 Arizona Sunshine 2
Platform: PC PS5
Release Date: November 2023
Everyone, say hello to Fred! Fred is a survivor of the zombie apocalypse, and now you have a chance to help him stay alive!
In Arizona Sunshine 2, you’ll go across the state of Arizona to get answers to a mystery that Fred must solve. But don’t worry, Fred isn’t alone! Yes, he has zombies he’ll see regularly, but he’ll also have a dog at his side!
In this VR action title, you’ll work your way through the terrain and hordes of zombies to try and get out alive! So mind your surroundings, listen to your furry friend, and make it to the next day!
#47 Jusant
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: November 2023
Who doesn’t love a good adventure? Moreover, who doesn’t love a good adventure that lets you learn about the past of a certain area? In Jusant, you won’t be an “action hero” or a “destined one who must save the world.” You’ll simply be a young boy who wants to claim a massive tower in his world.
Climbing is literally the name of the game here, as you’ll be climbing up the tower and the areas that are a part of it and witness the various biomes and remnants of civilization you’ll find.
What will you discover as you reach the top of the tower? Play the game and find out!
#46 Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: TBA 2023
One of the greatest gaming sagas ever will have one of its best titles reborn for a more modern age!
Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater rewinds the clock back to the days of the Cold War, where Naked Snake is about to go on a mission that’ll set up the course of history.
But his battle will be more personal than he could ever know, as he will go up against his mentor, The Boss, and her handpicked squad of powerful soldiers.
Use various tactics, including stealth, to overcome the odds and save the world while setting the wheels in motion for the rest of the saga.
#45 PayDay 3
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: September 21, 2023
Payday fans are getting a new game this year. Payday 3 follows after the events of Payday 2 but will feature the original crew of criminals from Payday: The Heist. We know that this game will throw our team into New York, where they will return to their old ways and live a life of crime. Players will go through a series of robberies as they try to make a clean and quick getaway from law enforcement. If you’re familiar with the franchise, then you know there’s not only planning but deciding the weaponry, tools, and means of escape when things go sideways. While you can go through this game with your own crew of friends online, you’ll find that Payday 3 will also feature a solo experience.
#44 Persona 5 Tactica
Platform: PC Xbox One XSX|S Switch
Release Date: November 17, 2023
Who doesn’t love a good anime title? Well, lots of people, actually, but we won’t talk about their “lack of culture.” If you’re looking to jump back into the Atlus-style of anime, then you need only look at Persona 5 Tactica!
The game puts a small spin on their anime vision by putting the Phantom Thieves in a more “Chibi” style of visuals. We’re sure many of you would adore it.
But it’s not just them that have been altered. The world around them has a unique feel to it that’ll help keep things fresh as you battle enemies and try to win the freedom of a kingdom!
#43 Street Fighter 6
Platform: PC PS4 PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: June 02, 2023
Steam | PlayStation | Xbox
Capcom has been one of the heads of the fighting game genre for over 30 years. Their main franchise has introduced some of the most iconic characters in all of gaming, and now, it’s time to take things to the next level.
Street Fighter 6 will bring the pain and style, as Capcom went all out to deliver a welcoming yet deep experience. Fan favorites are returning to the fight alongside newcomers that will offer new ways to battle.
Plus, you can create your own fighter in the story mode! So what are you waiting for? Dive into the action and see if you’re a true World Warrior!
#42 Atlas Fallen
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: August 10, 2023
You might know the development team Deck13 as the studio that brought out The Surge and its sequel. Now the team has a new IP in the works called Atlas Fallen. So far, we know this is an action RPG title that focuses on a storyline where humanity has become oppressed by corrupted gods. Players will drop into a desert fantasy world where they’ll seek a means to bring a new era for humanity. Take on the ancient gods and the legendary monsters that roam the world. This game is already shaping up to be quite a thrilling experience, with plenty of action-packed battles. Likewise, it looks like roaming the world will be a bit fluid as you can manipulate the sand to glide around the area and pick up momentum.
#41 Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: 2023
As we’ve all learned by now, a secret facility doing unknown kinds of experiments never goes well. Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle is a prequel to an acclaimed title of the past where you’ll play a special agent of a unique operations group tasked with investigating an experimental lab.
As you can guess, everything goes wrong, and now you’re in for the fight of your life.
But you don’t have to aim for a kill right away. You can use your weapons to dismember enemies to help give you an advantage. Keep your wits about you because you’ll need to solve puzzles to advance, and there are dangers everywhere!
#40 Lords of the Fallen
Platform: PC PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: 2023
While its title hasn’t changed much from the original, Lords of the Fallen will give you an experience that is over five times bigger than the last. So strap in for an intense RPG that will push you in many ways.
You’ll play a Dark Crusader who has a single mission: stop the dark god from resurrecting again. How you play the game is up to you, as you can augment what your character can do and choose to fight for the side of light or darkness.
Combat will not be easy. It will be fast, tactical, and brutal. So learn the ropes so you can take on some massive bosses.
#39 Lies of P
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release Date: August 2023
It’s time to take a classic fairy tale and turn it into something more modern, darker, and twisted. In Lies of P, you’ll play Pinocchio, a puppet mech left alone in a city with no memory of why or who they are.
Their only clue to go on is to find a “Mr. Geppetto” within the city they’re at. But why? What does this man have that can clear up everything? You’ll have to venture into a dangerous city to find out. The twist here is that your lies will keep you safe and alive.
Do you think you can make it through? Or will your lies get the best of you?
#38 Dredge
Platform: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S Switch
Release Date: March 30, 2023
You might not think that a fishing game is something that is worth your valuable time. But sometimes, it’s all about what kind of fishing game you’re doing. For example, in Dredge, you’ll become a boat captain and set sail around some islands to catch some fish, expand the island’s economy, and see what other kinds of fish you can catch.
But as you dive deeper into this world, you’ll learn that there are more ravenous things in the water that come out at night. So venture out at your own risk, and build up your boat to take on more treacherous waters and creatures.
#37 SONS OF THE FOREST
Platform: PC
Release Date: February 23, 2023
Survival is easy when it’s the only thing on your mind. In SONS OF THE FOREST, you’ll go to an island to retrieve a lost billionaire. However, when you arrive, you’ll learn quickly that there’s more than a rich person on this island.
Trapped there with these mutants and monsters, you’ll have to traverse the place and look for anything and everything to help you survive.
Scavenge what you can, explore new areas to see what you can locate, and fight off everything that tries to kill you. Will you be able to survive what the island throws at you? Jump in and find out!
#36 HI-FI RUSH
Platform: PC XSX|S
Release Date: January 25, 2023
You no doubt have heard about HI-FI RUSH in one form or another, as the game has been the talk of the gaming world since it was shadow-dropped during an Xbox Event. From some of the most brilliant minds under the Bethesda umbrella, the game puts you in a stylized world where you have to follow the beat of your heart.
Especially since your heart is now an MP3 player, did we not mention that? You’ll fight to take down the corporation that did this to you and make some unique allies along the way. The better you do on the beat in the action sequences, the more damage you’ll do, and the higher the score you’ll get!
Are you ready to jam?
#35 System Shock
Platform: PC (May 30, 2023)
Release Date: PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S (2023)
Some games make an impact on the generations that follow them that deserve to get brought back for the modern age. The System Shock remake by Nightdive Studios is an attempt to modernize a classic without removing what made it special.
You’ll play as the survivor of a space station that is overrun by an enemy AI known as SHODAN. The AI makes monstrous fusions of man and machine and desires to do the same thing to Earth. You must fight off these monsters and take down the AI before it’s too late!
So if you’ve never had the chance to play this classic, here’s your opportunity!
#34 Wild Hearts
Platform: PC February 16, 2023
Release Date: PS5 XSX|S February 17, 2023
Steam | Playstation | Xbox
Who doesn’t like taking down massive monsters to showcase that you can do it? If you’ve wanted to jump into some monster-hunting titles but wanted one that’ll be a bit easier to get into, Wild Hearts is the one to check out.
The game puts you in a version of Japan in the medieval age with some fantasy twists. Those twists are a sect of monsters known as Kemono who terrorize everything around you.
To save the day, you must wield powerful weapons and technology to kill the beasts before they ruin everything. It won’t be easy, as numerous types of monsters must be slayed, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. So plan accordingly!
#33 Silent Hill 2 Remake
Developer: Bloober Team
Publisher: Konami
Platforms: PC PS5
Release: TBA
If we’re being honest, the Silent Hill franchise peaked long ago. But, then, the “reboot” that could’ve saved it, headed up by Hideo Kojima, was canceled by Konami after they unceremoniously fired him.
It took years for any word of the franchise to come out. But it did come, and part of it arrives with the Silent Hill 2 Remake. The beloved PS2 title that made the franchise famous will be getting the PS5 treatment, which should mean quality from top to bottom.
The reveal trailer surprised many with how lifelike the characters and world looked. One can only imagine how such graphics will terrify players when the time comes.
#32 Dead Island 2
Developer: Sumo Digital / Deep Silver Dambuster Studios
Publisher: Deep Silver / Plaion
Platforms: PC PS4 Xbox One PS5 XSX|S
Release: April 21, 2023
It’s been YEARS since Dead Island 2 was first announced. The first trailer for the game has become infamous because it was a good trailer, but for a game that would get delayed a lot in the years to follow.
At last, in 2023, the game will arrive, but it has an entirely different vibe than the first trailer showcased.
This time, you’ll be in California, and you’ll need to fight the seemingly endless hordes of zombies to survive. The game’s big hook is using the environment to help kill zombies alongside your weapons.
We’ll have to wait and see how it plays when it arrives, but the outlook is promising!
#31 Sea of Stars
- Developer: Sabotage Studio
- Publisher: Sabotage Studio
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch, PC
- Release: 2023
If you like the classic turn-based combat games, Sea of Stars will be right up your alley. The story follows Valere and Zale, two Children of the Solstice. Valere uses Lunar Magic and has learned to fight like the monks while Zale is a blade-dancer who wields a sunblade. The two have to work together and combine their sun and moon powers to create Eclipse Magic, the only way to defeat The Fleshmancer. The game is meant to look and feel retro but play as smooth and unshackled as modern RPGs, so you’ll be able to explore the world freely and enjoy the story-rich gameplay to its fullest.
#30 Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown
- Developer: KT Racing
- Publisher: Nacon
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
- Release: 2023
Ditch your boring old car and take a spin through Hong Kong in a ridiculously nice car in this upcoming racing game, Test Drive Unlimited: Solar Crown. There’s no need for story building in this franchise. The focus is instead placed on creating the most realistic and breathtaking views for your dream car race. This newest addition will include cars from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, Koenigsegg, Apollo, Dodge, Bugatti, and more as you drive through a 1:1 scale Hong Kong Island. Also don’t worry, they want you to drive in style, so your avatar is also customizable. If you like expensive cars, this is the game for you!
#29 Phantom Hellcat
- Developer: Ironbird Creations
- Publisher: All in! Games
- Release date: TBA
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
Allow us to introduce you to Phantom Hellcat, a game with a literal theatrical presentation that is going to be hard to forget.
In the game you’ll play as Jolene, a rebellious daughter whose mother was the guardian of a theater where demons were imprisoned. When one of the seals to that prison breaks, the demons take her mother. Now, Jolene must learn the stagecraft her mother once did and put the demons back in their place.
It won’t be easy, because in these “plays”, the world and “actors” might not be all that they seem to be. But for Jolene to save her mother, she must learn the tricks and ways to move throughout the “worlds” in order to right the balance.
#28 Scars Above
- Release date: TBA
- Developer: Mad Head Games
- Publishers: Prime Matter, Plaion
- Platform: Microsoft Windows
In Scars Above, an alien artifact has randomly appeared above the planet. A science team is sent to observe it, but things go horribly wrong and the team is jettisoned across the galaxy!
You’ll awaken as Dr. Kate Ward, who is alone on the planet and must do all she can to find her crew and figure out what this artifact has done. To be clear here, Dr. Kate is not a soldier, she’s a scientist. So you’ll have to use her brains and resourcefulness in order to get her through the challenges ahead.
With a massive planet to explore, creatures to fight off, and answers to get, Dr. Kate Ward is in for an experience unlike any before
#27 Fable
- Developer: Playground Games
- Publisher: Xbox Games Studios
- Platforms: Gamepass, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Release: 2023
The newest game in the franchise, Fable has not announced much about it’s story or gameplay. In a single trailer released for the game, we can guess that the self-aware fantasy storytelling could play a big role in the game. We are introduced to nature and magic living hand-in-hand as we contemplate what it means to be a hero or a villain. Then the fairy we’ve been following around is suddenly swallowed up by a toad. “Not all stories have a happy ending, but yours has yet to be written,” is such an excellent way to set up a story! Rumor has it that this will be an open-world RPG for you to explore, making it a great single player game coming soon.
#26 Marvel’s Wolverine
- Developer: Insomniac Games
- Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Platforms: PlayStation 5
- Release: TBA
X-men fans, get excited! Wolverine is getting his own game hopefully in 2023! Marvel’s Wolverine will be a PlayStation 5 exclusive starring the surly mutant with the razor-sharp claws. So far, we only have an announcement teaser trailer to go off of, but it shows us a gritty, hairy Logan in the aftermath of a bar fight. Already, we’re off to a great start! The details of the bloody knuckles and hairy arms show us that the developers are going for the essence of the character, and they have even mentioned their intention to have an emotion-driven story for the game that respects the original character. With promises of cutting-edge gameplay and lots of gauging, let’s hope we get to see more of this game soon!
#25 Alone in the Dark
- Developer: Pieces Interactive
- Publisher: THQ Nordic
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Release: 2023
For a single-player game as spooky as its title, look out for the reimagining of Alone in the Dark! In this psychological horror game, take a trip down South in the 1920s to explore the Derceto Manor. You will play as either Emily Hartwood, who is looking for her missing uncle, or as private investigator Edward Carnby while you explore this insanely creepy home for the mentally ill. There is a great mix of gameplay, including fighting monsters, solving puzzles, and exploring the world around you as you gather clues. As you interact with the residents and uncover horrible monsters, you will have to battle on the edge of mystery and insanity in order to stop an evil plot from happening.
#24 RoboCop: Rogue City
- Developer: Teyon
- Publisher: Necon
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
- Release: June 2023
Starting with the game that was most recently announced, RoboCop: Rogue City sees players stepping behind the visor of Alex Murphy in an all-new story based on Paul Verhoeven’s 80s action classic. The upcoming First Person Shooter will see a new violent crime wave ravaging the streets of Detroit. With his trusty Auto-9 machine pistol and super-human strength, Murphy is set on taking the perps in, dead or alive.
The upcoming game will feature Peter Weller, the original actor for RoboCop returning to voice the iconic character. The game is being developed by Teyon who previously developed 2019’s Terminator: Resistance, another FPS title based on a popular 80s action franchise.
#23 Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty
- Developer: Team Ninja
- Publisher: Koei Tecmo
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Release: Q1-Q2 2023
Another fairly new announcement (having only been announced at the Xbox & Bethesda Games Showcase 2022 during the Summer Game Fest) Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty is an upcoming action role-playing game by Team Ninja, developers behind both Nioh titles and the Stranger Of Paradise: Final Fantasy Origins. This new Soulslike will follow in the footsteps of Nioh, placing the player in a real time period, this time being Feudal China, and will embellish it with supernatural abilities and beings.
With only a reveal trailer to go off of, the finer details of the game are still under wraps, but with the pedigree of the studio, this is one to keep an eye on.
#22 Kerbal Space Program 2
- Developer: Intercept Games
- Publisher: Private Division
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S
- Release: 2023
From the creators of Kerbal Space Program comes Kerbal Space Program 2! This upcoming space-flight simulator has been in the works for a while but for good reason. The team has gone into great detail in order to make an amazing game even better. Players get to build their own space program from the ground up, designing space crafts to reach new planets. The intergalactic space travel capabilities are particularly amazing, far reaching, and full of new and exciting planets to explore. Once you land, you can gather resources and build high-tech colonies. In this sim, you’ll have to overcome physics challenges as you try to find the right materials for flight and for colony building. Though the game has multiplayer capabilities, you will also have free reign over the stars going solo. This game will be hours of fun problem solving and exploration.
#21 Black Myth: Wukong
- Developer: Game Science
- Publisher: N/A
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Release: 2023
Continuing the trend of Soulslikes, Black Myth: Wukong is another entry in the popular genre. Based on the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. players will be taking control of a monkey known only as “The Destined One,” who looks very similar to the titular character Sun Wokong, as they battle through a fantastical rendition of 7th century China against many supernatural beings and creatures. Multiple gameplay videos have been released for the game, showing a fluent and hard-hitting combat system with stunning visuals, all running in Unreal Engine 5, making the game set one of the first major projects to use the new engine.
#20 Horizon Call of the Mountain
- Developer: Firesprite, Guerrilla Games
- Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Platforms: PlayStation VR 2
- Release: 2023
Be ready to explore the world of Horizon Zero Dawn and Forbidden West from an all-new perspective with the power of Sony’s upcoming VR system, the PlayStation VR2 in Horizon Call of the Mountain. Controlling series newcomer Ryas, players will primarily play the game via the “River Ride” mode that was shown off in the recent gameplay trailer for the title. Ryas will set out to find redemption for himself by confronting a new threat to the Sundom and will meet many characters along the way, both new and old, including an appearance of series protagonist Aloy.
#19 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
- Developer: GSC Game World
- Publisher: GSC Game World
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Release: 2023
The next entry in the cult classic S.T.A.L.K.E.R. series, the upcoming survival horror FPS S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl is finally set to release (hopefully) next year. The sequel will see players once again entering the Chornobyl Exclusion Zone as they take on many different enemies and anomalies as discover an epic tale that they will be able to shape with their actions. Players will need to manage their weapons and resources in order to survive the harsh environments of the Exclusion Zone.
The game was meant to release in December of 2022, but the Ukrainian development team put the game’s development on hold due to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Development has since resumed and the game is now set to release in 2023.
#18 Redfall
- Developer: Arkane Austin
- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Release: Early 2023
Redfall comes from the developers of the Dishonored series, Prey, and Deathloop, and puts their familiar superpower-infused FPS gameplay in an all-new setting against an all-new enemy: Vampires! Set in the titular town of Redfall, Massachusetts, players will get to choose between four characters with unique backstories and abilities as they attempt to survive the vampire invasion that has descended upon the island town. The open-world game will allow you to play in co-op with up to three friends, but there is also a fully dedicated single player mode for people who want to just kick back and slay some Vampires on their own.
#17 Dead Space
- Developer: Motive Studio
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Release: January 27, 2023
After nearly a decade since its last entry, the Dead Space series is making a return with a complete ground-up remake of the original 2008 survival horror classic. With a complete graphical overhaul, players will return to the RIG suit as they control engineer Issac Clarke as he fights to survive the Necromorphs aboard the derelict ship, the USG Ishimura.
#16 Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League
- Developer: Rocksteady Studios
- Publisher: Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 5, PC
- Release: Q1-Q2 2023
Similar to the previously mentioned Redfall, Suicide Squad: Kill the Justice League will be another game that you can enjoy by yourself or with a group of super-powered friends. From the Batman Arkham series developer Rocksteady, the upcoming game starring the popular super-criminal team brought together by Amanda Waller with the mission to… well, kill the Justice League. Taking place in an open-world Metropolis, an invading Brainiac has been able to brainwash members of the Justice League like The Flash, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, and Superman, among others.
Being able to choose between Harley Quinn, Captain Boomerang, Dead Shot, and King Shark, players will have to use their abilities, gadgets, and “wits” to find a way to defeat both the mind-controlled heroes as well as the invading alien force.
#15 Forspoken
- Developer: Luminous Productions
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC
- Release: January 24, 2023
Forspoken is a new open-world action role-playing game coming from the developers of Final Fantasy XV, Luminous Productions. The game will star Frey Holland who is a young woman living in New York City when a portal opens and pulls her into the fantasy world of Athia. She will use a collection of magical abilities to take on the tyrannical rule of the Tania family and find a way home.
#14 Minecraft Legends
- Developer: Mojang Studios, Blackbird Interactive
- Publisher: Xbox Game Studios
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PC
- Release: April 18, 2023
Minecraft Legends is a new take on the popular Minecraft franchise that will combine third-person action and real-time strategy gameplay to give players a completely reimagined look at the gaming phenomenon. The game will see players fighting back against the forces of the Nether, who have invaded the Overworld. Leading your army against these forces, you will need to gather resources, build up defenses, and take back enemy-controlled regions to send the Piglins back to the firey realm from which they came.
#13 The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
- Developer: Nintendo
- Publisher: Nintendo
- Platforms: Nintendo Switch
- Release: May 12, 2023
The highly anticipated follow-up to the highly revered Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, its still unnamed sequel is currently set to release in the first half of next year and details are still being kept mostly under wraps. Being described as “darker” than the original game by producer Eiji Aonuma, the little footage we do have shows Zelda and Link finding the corpse of a new villain that, while many believe it to be Ganondorf, has not had their identity revealed. The open world will be the same one players got lost in in the first BOTW but with the additions of floating islands to explore, new abilities, and new enemies to combat on your quest across Hyrule.
#12 Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
- Developer: Respawn Entertainment
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Release: April 28, 2023
The sequel to 2019’s Soulslike action-adventure game, Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, the newest outing from Respawn Entertainment is set to build upon that title’s gameplay and story as they return to the Galaxy Far, Far, Away. Picking up five years after the events of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order, Star Wars Jedi: Survivor will see players once again take control of Cal Kestis as he continues to evade the pursuit of the Empire alongside his ragtag team of heroes, all while baring the burden of being one of the galaxy’s final Jedi.
#11 Marvel’s Spider-Man 2
- Developer: Insomniac Games
- Publisher: Sony Interactive Entertainment
- Platforms: PlayStation 5
- Release: 2023
Insomniac’s swing at Spider-man back in 2018 was a major success, with the game being hailed as the best Spider-Man video game to come out in the last decade and one of the best games to come out that year. Along with its follow-up, Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales, the new iterations of the characters are now in full swing! Now, with both Spider-Men patrolling the streets of New York, it is only a matter of time before a new host of villains decide to make their presence known, with Venom being the big reveal at the end of the game’s announcement trailer and the trailer also has a voice-over that many are saying could belong to Kraven the Hunter.
It is unknown how the gameplay between games will differ, though it has been speculated that players will be able to play has both of the web-heads. While doing this in story missions wouldn’t be any different from what we saw in the first game, it would be exciting to be able to switch between the two while swinging through the open world, though this has not been confirmed. We will hopefully learn more information as the release date gets closer!
#10 Pragmata
- Developer: Capcom
- Publisher: Capcom
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Release: 2023
Very little is known of Capcom’s upcoming action-adventure title Pragmata, with only a brief trailer announcing the game and then another that said that the game would be getting delayed from its original 2022 release window into 2023. The enigmatic reveal trailer showed what will likely be the two stars of the game: a being in an astronaut suit that speaks with a robotic voice and a little girl that seems to have special abilities, one of them being able to breathe in space. Capcom’s official description of the game says that it is a game that is set in a “dystopian near-future on Earth’s Moon,” but as we move closer to the release of the new IP, more details will hopefully be shared.
#9 The Wolf Among Us 2
- Developer: TellTale Games, AdHoc Studio
- Publisher: TellTale Games, Athlon Games
- Platforms: PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S,
- Release: 2023
When Telltale Games closed down in 2018, many fans were disappointed that the already announced follow-up to their beloved 2013 outing The Wolf Among Us would never see the light of day. Now, after the company was revived in 2019 and an exciting-looking trailer was shown off earlier this year, we are just months away from a follow-up that fans will have been waiting a decade for.
This sequel will see the return of Bigby, the Sheriff of Fabletown as a cold winter sweeps through New York City. Picking up six months after the original game, the power of Fabletown is in flux after the corrupt administration was ousted at the end of the first game, creating some tension between Bigby and acting Deputy Mayor, Snow White. When a new case starts to blur the lines between Fabletown and NYPD, the future of Fabletown could be in jeopardy and it will be through your choices that its fate will be decided.
#8 Atomic Heart
- Developer: Mundfish
- Publisher: Mundfish
- Platform: Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Xbox One, PC
- Release: 2023
Atomic Heart is an open-world action/RPG which is set in an alternate universe in which you are a P-3, a special KGB agent who is investigating the catastrophic events at Facility #3826.
Study the moves of your enemies and use it against them. “Use the varied arsenal of arms and special abilities of your polymer glove. Turn everything into a weapon: environment, objects, your own body, and even enemies themselves!” Craft and modify weapons and use cassette cartridges to use the environment to your advantage. An interesting premise.
#7 Hogwarts Legacy
- Developer: Avalanche Software
- Publisher: Warner Bros. Games
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch
- Release: February 10, 2023
Hogwarts Legacy aims to be the most immersive open-world game in the Harry Potter franchise yet. You get to live out your childhood dream of attending Hogwarts by playing a customizable character in the 1800s, long before Harry and his friends took the wizarding world by storm. Attend your favorite classes, mix potions, learn spells, and even learn to fly on a broom. Meanwhile, as you explore Hogwarts, Hogsmeade, and the Forbidden Forest, you will get to solve puzzles and stumble across an ancient evil that threatens everyone. Your choices will define what kind of witch or wizard you will become. Good? Or evil? Plus, you get to interact with several different magical creatures, so it looks like any Harry Potter fan’s dream game.
#6 Starfield
- Developer: Bethesda Game Studios
- Publisher: Bethesda Softworks
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Release: September 06, 2023
Bethesda’s upcoming space-faring RPG Starfield will be the first new IP from the storied game studio will be developing in 25 years. Taking place in a faraway solar system, players will take control of a space exploration faction known as Constellation and will be able to fully customize their character’s appearance, traits, and skills. Described by its director Todd Howard as “Skyrim in space,” players will get to explore Bethesda’s most expansive world yet with the studio touting over 1,000 planets to explore through the game’s galaxy.
#5 Alan Wake II
- Developer: Remedy Entertainment
- Publisher: Epic Games
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
- Release: 2023
While a brief CG trailer is the only piece of content we have for the game, Remedy’s newest title and follow-up to their atmospheric 2010 title Alan Wake II. Once again starring the titular character Alan Wake, the upcoming sequel will be a continuation of the first game while becoming more of a survival horror title rather than the first game’s horror-infused action. While little is known about the sequel, a follow-up to the cult classic with a new, scarier direction could be a sleeper hit when it releases next year!
#4 Dragon Age Dreadwolf
- Developer: BioWare
- Publisher: Electronic Arts
- Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox X|S
- Release: TBA
Dragon Age: Dreadwolf is the fourth game in the Dragon Age franchise. The games and their DLCs revolve around the continent of Thedas, but each game is centered on a different character and point of time. The story so far has involved a gradual takeover of the Darkspawn and demons called the Blight. The exact plot of this fourth installation is not known yet, but the main character has been confirmed to be Solas, an important character in previous games. Plus the story will take place in Tevinter, which has not been shown in the franchise yet, but has been mentioned. The game developer, BioWare, has mentioned that this game will be single-player focused and will be easy to jump into for players who are new to the franchise. So whether you’re curious or a long-time fan, you’ll want to keep an eye out for this one.
#3 Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
- Developer: Square Enix
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Platforms: PlayStation 5
- Release: Winter 2023
The continuation of the retelling of one of gaming’s most influential titles, Final Fantasy VII Rebirth is the second part of the three-part remake project and will be picking up right after the story-shifting ending of 2020’s Final Fantasy VII Remake left off. With the party leaving Midgar and journeying out into the world to find Sephiroth, there are many lingering questions that need to be answered, none more important than the implications that were introduced at its predecessor’s shocking conclusions. With the fates of Cloud, Zack, Aerith, and the rest of the world now up in the air, we will have to wait and see what happens as the Unknown Journey continues next winter!
#2 Resident Evil 4
- Developer: Capcom
- Publisher: Capcom
- Platforms: PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC
- Release: March 24, 2023
Yet another remake of one of gaming’s most important titles, Capcom is giving 2005’s Resident Evil 4 the same treatment that they have given its predecessors Resident Evil 2 & 3 over the last few years with a complete ground-up remake. Retelling the story of former rookie cop turned special agent Leon S. Kennedy as he is sent to a remote European village to save the kidnapped daughter of the President of the United States, Ashley Graham, the game will follow the graphical style and gameplay of the recent REmakes. The game is also expected to also carry over those game’s more grounded tone with the remake leaning into more of the darker aspects of the original title, though we hope that doesn’t take away Leon’s ability to suplex Ganados!
#1 Final Fantasy XVI
- Developer: Square Enix
- Publisher: Square Enix
- Platforms: PlayStation 5
- Release: June 22, 2023
A few months ahead of the continuation of Final Fantasy 7, an all-new story will be written as the next numbered entry in the storied JRPG series brings the long-running franchise to places it has never gone before. Final Fantasy XVI is set in the world of Valisthea, a realm that has beings known as Eikons, mythical beings that players will recognize as the series’ summons like Bahamut and Shiva. Players take control of Clive Rosfield who sets out on a quest for revenge after a series of tragic events related to the Eikon Ifrit. As the game follows Clive across three parts of his life, they will meet many different characters, both friends and enemies as well as battle many different monsters with mechanics that the series have never used before. Speaking of new for the franchise, this game’s down is set to be much darker and grounded compared to some of its contemporaries. With Naoki Yoshida and Kazutoyo Maehiro, the producer and writer of the acclaimed Final Fantasy XIV as well as Ryota Suzuki, known for his work on the Devil May Cry series, the game is shaping up to be exciting!