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.

Circus Electrique

Date: 06/09/2022
Genre: Strategy / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Named for the greatest show in Victorian steampunk London, Circus Electrique is part story-driven RPG, part tactics, part circus management, and completely enthralling – all with a steampunk twist.”

Railbound

Date: 06/09/2022
Genre: Indie
Platforms: PC, Android, iOS

“Railbound is a comfy track-bending puzzle game about a pair of dogs on a train journey around the world. Connect and sever railways across the world to help everyone reach their homes, and solve over 150 clever puzzles ranging from gentle slopes to twisted passageways.”

Temtem

Date: 06/09/2022
Genre: Adventure / RPG / MMO
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Temtem is a massively multiplayer creature-collection adventure. Seek adventure in the lovely Airborne Archipelago alongside your Temtem squad. Catch every Temtem, battle other tamers, customize your house, join a friend’s adventure or explore the dynamic online world.”

Train Sim World 3

Date: 06/09/2022
Genre: Simulation
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“Conquer American mountains as you haul incredible tonnage with the workhorses of industry, get the British capital’s commuters to work in record time and race state-to-state aboard German high-speed traction. Master the machine with Train Sim World 3.”

Disney Dreamlight Valley (early access)

Date: 06/09/2022
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Explore a world filled with the magic of Disney as you discover rich stories and build the perfect neighborhood alongside Disney and Pixar heroes and villains in this new life-sim adventure game. Welcome to Disney Dreamlight Valley.”

Nine Noir Lives

Date: 07/09/2022
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC

“Stretch your legs, clean your whiskers, and dive into Nine Noir Lives. Enjoy a “point-and-lick” comedy-noir adventure, full of humour, crazy characters, and intriguing locations. Solve challenging puzzles and answer the immortal question: how many things need to be licked to solve a murder in this town?”

Kaichu: The Kaiju Dating Sim

Date: 07/09/2022
Genre: RPG / Simulation
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Kaichu is a dating sim about kaiju! You play the role of Gigachu, a gigantic romantic looking for love. Meet 6 other eligible kaiju and visit 24 famous landmarks where Gigachu will answer challenging compatibility questions to decide the fate of your relationship.”

Block’Em

Date: 08/09/2022
Genre: Action / Indie
Platforms: PC

“Block’Em! is an action-filled block-building party game for 2 to 4 players! The controls are simple but the road to victory is complex: be the first to reach the goal or be the last Blocky standing!”

Steelrising

Date: 08/09/2022
Genre: Action / Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X

“Paris, 1789. The French Revolution has been suppressed with bloodshed by Louis XVI and his merciless mechanical army. Aegis, a mysterious automaton masterpiece, must confront the king’s army alone to save history in this challenging action-RPG.”

Isle of Arrows

Date: 08/09/2022
Genre: Strategy
Platforms: PC, Android, iOS

“Build an impenetrable fortress, tile by tile. Place buildings, build roads, and expand your isle to defend against waves of invaders in this roguelike fusion of tower defense and board game.”

Roadwarden

Date: 08/09/2022
Genre: Adventure / Indie / RPG
Platforms: PC

“Roadwarden is an illustrated text-based RPG that uses isometric pixel art and combines mechanics borrowed from RPGs, Visual Novels, adventure games and interactive fiction.”

One Dreamer

Date: 09/09/2022
Genre: Adventure / Indie
Platforms: PC

“Help Frank, a burnt out indie game developer, rediscover his love for video games while struggling to release his debut title. Reprogram objects, fix bugs and solve coding puzzles as you journey through the story of One Dreamer.”

Betrayal At Club Low

Date: 09/09/2022
Genre: Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC

“Tonight you’re on a rescue mission, infiltrating a nightclub that was once a coffin factory. Will you succeed? Will you fail? Or will your night take an unexpected detour? Roll the Pizza Dice and find out!”

Splatoon 3

Date: 09/09/2022
Genre: Action / Shooter
Platforms: Switch

“Enter the Splatlands, a sun-scorched desert inhabited by battle-hardened Inklings and Octolings. Splatsville, the city of chaos, is the adrenaline-fueled heart of this dusty wasteland. Even in this desolate environment, Turf War* reigns supreme and battles rage in new stages located in the surrounding wilds, such as the majestic Scorch Gorge. Dynamic new moves help these fighters dodge attacks and cover more ground, along with a new bow-shaped weapon to sling ink and new special weapons, such as the scuttling Crab Tank.”

NBA 2K23

Date: 09/09/2022
Genre: Simulation / Sports
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Rise to the occasion and realize your full potential in NBA 2K23. Prove yourself against the best players in the world and showcase your talent in MyCAREER. Pair today’s All-Stars with timeless legends in MyTEAM. Build a dynasty of your own in MyGM or take the NBA in a new direction with MyLEAGUE. Take on NBA or WNBA teams in PLAY NOW and experience true-to-life gameplay. How will you Answer the Call?”

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!