Each week there are plenty of new games coming out. Although with so much going on it can be hard to keep track of them all. Thankfully Checkpoint is here to sift through them all and bring you our highlights of the week.

So let’s jump in and have a look at what’s coming out in gaming this week.

Oaken

Date: 03/05/2022
Genre: Strategy / RPG / Indie
Platforms: PC

“Oaken is a tactical turn-based roguelike set in a mythical place. Explore the Great Oak, gather allies and enhancements, learn to use the positioning for your advantage, choose how to upgrade your cards.”

Loot River

Date: 03/05/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure / Roguelike
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“Explore procedurally generated labyrinths in a dungeon crawling action roguelike that combines tense, real-time combat with spatial block-shifting – slide blocks of ancient ruins, fight bestial abominations, loot, explore, level-up, strategize, cast powerful spells, die and wake up anew.”

Bakery Simulator

Date: 03/05/2022
Genre: Simulation / Indie
Platforms: PC

“Get up before dawn and see what it’s like to be a baker! Learn to bake several dozen types of bread. Use realistic bakery machines. Deliver orders to stores, earn, and invest. Use original recipes or experiment with ingredients.”

Dread X Collection 5

Date: 03/05/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure / Horror
Platforms: PC

“Experience the next part – or should we say party – of the Dread X Collection universe. Showcasing the handpicked talent of 12 up-and-coming indie talents from around the world, Dread X Collection 5 delivers the scares in the most intense entry yet. Enter a world of broken amusements and haunting television shows in this gripping blend of entertainment-themed horror.

Continuing the story of the Dread X universe, you’ll be headed to Outpost 3000: the place every kid dreams of for their birthday. Is it just a harmless alien-themed party venue? Or is something far darker bubbling just below the surface? Steel yourself and face the Stranglemaw, but don’t forget to check out the games on offer….”

Wildcat Gun Machine

Date: 04/05/2022
Genre: Action / Indie
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch

“Wildcat Gun Machine is an explosion roller coaster ride! Enter a bullet hell dungeon crawler where you take on hordes of disgusting flesh beasts with a wide variety of guns, giant mech robots, and cute kittens.”

Festival Tycoon

Date: 04/05/2022
Genre: Simulation / Strategy
Platforms: PC

“A micro-management sim about music festivals! Design the perfect festival grounds in ‘create’ mode, then manage the event itself in ‘live’ mode! Book bands, sign deals, plant flowers, fix toilets, and grow your show into a global phenomenon.”

RiffTrax: The Game

Date: 05/05/2022
Genre: Party / Indie
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch

“RiffTrax: The Game features the stars of the Emmy-nominated, Peabody Award-winning show “Mystery Science Theater 3000”. Comedians Michael J. Nelson, Kevin Murphy and Bill Corbett have been bringing their comedic running MST3K-type commentary to movies of all kinds for over 15 years – and now’s your chance to riff along with them! Gather your friends and see if you can write the best jokes for some of the worst bits of what can loosely be called “cinema”. Do you have what it takes to be the next movie riffing genius?”

Trek to Yomi

Date: 05/05/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“As a vow to his dying Master, the young swordsman Hiroki is sworn to protect his town and the people he loves against all threats. Faced with tragedy and bound to duty, the lone samurai must voyage beyond life and death to confront himself and decide his path forward.”

Citizen Sleeper

Date: 05/05/2022
Genre: Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“From the developer of In Other Waters, and featuring the stunning character art of Guillaume Singelin, Citizen Sleeper is a narrative RPG set on Erlin’s Eye, a ruined space station that is home to thousands of people trying to survive on the edges of an interstellar capitalist society.

You are a sleeper, a digitised human consciousness in an artificial body, owned by a corporation that wants you back. Thrust amongst the unfamiliar and colourful inhabitants of the Eye, you need to build friendships, earn your keep, and navigate the factions of this strange metropolis, if you hope to survive to see the next cycle.”

Nemesis: Distress (Early Access)

Date: 05/05/2022
Genre: Action / FPS
Platforms: PC

“NEMESIS DISTRESS is a unique multiplayer Sci-Fi horror experience that aims at creating unforgettable, cinematic moments. Remember – this is NOT the shooter, in Nemesis you are not the hunter. You are the PREY.

What you can hope to achieve is to survive and complete your secret objective as well as main mission. But beware – in multiplayer experience you are not playing a full co-op. Any other player MIGHT be a traitor and will aim at sabotaging you.
Sneak your way around the ship, find useful items, take advantage of the noise mechanic and all the tricks around the ship.”

Warhammer 40,000: Chaos Gate – Daemonhunters

Date: 05/05/2022
Genre: Strategy / RPG
Platforms: PC

“Lead humanity’s greatest weapon, the Grey Knights, against the corrupting forces of Chaos in this brutal and fast-paced turn-based tactical RPG. Root out and put a stop to an insidious plot to infect the galaxy with the Bloom, an intergalactic cosmic plague capable of rotting worlds into oblivion.

Armoured in faith, shielded by devotion, the Grey Knights’ very existence is rooted in mystery, enforced with mind-wipes and executions. Experience life in the 41st millennium and follow the journey of these elite warriors in a narrative penned by acclaimed Black Library author, Aaron Dembski-Bowden.”

Best Month Ever!

Date: 05/05/2022
Genre: Adventure / Indie
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Take part in a roller coaster of emotions with Louise embarking on a road trip of a lifetime through the late 1960s USA, trying to show her son Mitch how to navigate the often cruel modern world. Your choices matter! “

Elemental War 2

Date: 06/05/2022
Genre: Strategy / Indie
Platforms: PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“Elemental War 2 takes you into a threatened world: hordes of monsters suddenly pour out of the abysses of hell from a faulty summoned portal. Will you manage to build a defense line of defense towers against the forces of evil in time?

Elemental War 2 offers you the popular tower defense feeling combined with innovative game mechanics: as soon as you defeat an elemental – a particularly strong enemy that will demand everything from you – you’ll receive its element stone, which you can use to build new defense towers. As you keep collecting elements, you’ll always have new levels and tower combinations at your disposal.”

Line War

Date: 06/05/2022
Genre: Strategy
Platforms: PC

“Inspired by classic RTS titles like Command and Conquer with a nod to famed board game Axis and Allies, Line War combines elements of 4X, wargame, auto battler, and real-time tactics genres into a unique strategic experience for veterans and newcomers.

Line War’s versatile control system allows players to quickly and intuitively issue commands by drawing lines across the battlefield to move units, form defensive lines, engage enemies and conquer territories. Configure your command lines to filter out certain units to flank your enemies, dig-in or feed distant frontlines.”

Crowns and Pawns: Kingdom of Deceit

Date: 07/05/2022
Genre: Point-and-Click / Adventure
Platforms: PC

“Legends of the past come back to life in this charming European mystery adventure.

Crowns and Pawns, a modern-day point and click adventure, inspired by classics such as Broken Sword, Monkey Island, Still Life, Syberia and others. The game highlights the less explored history of Europe to the world of adventurers. Experience the legendary stories of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania, bring to light the villainous branch of the KGB, solve puzzles and follow hints to reveal the secrets of the King who was never crowned.”

Be sure to check out last week’s Coming Out to see what you may have missed!

What new titles coming out are you most excited for this week? Let us know!