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.

Verne: The Shape of Fantasy

Date: 14/08/2023
Genre: Adventure, Narrative
Platforms: PC

“Become Jules Verne and adventure into the dangers that hide in Hemera, a fantastic parallel world built from his own imagination. Explore, solve puzzles and unlock the most coveted secret of the mighty Atlantis.”

Moving Out 2

Date: 15/08/2023
Genre: Party
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Moving Out is back and wackier than ever, and now with ONLINE PLAY! Return to Packmore and use your moving skills across brand new dimensions and some old favourites. Help rebuild Smooth Moves and become an all-star F.A.R.T. (Furniture Arrangement & Relocation Technician)!”

Black Skylands

Date: 15/08/2023
Genre: Action Adventure, RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Prepare to embark on a remarkable journey as Eva, a skilled and valiant young marsha. Take command of your own airship and embark on an expansive journey through a world of boundless skies. Gather resources to craft powerful weapons, upgrade your ship to new heights, unearth ancient secrets, and engage in thrilling battles beneath your ship’s sails.”

Astronaut: The Best

Date: 15/08/2023
Genre: Adventure, Strategy
Platforms: PC

“Astronaut: The Best is an occult management adventure about running a space academy using lies, witchcraft, and/or hard work. Your astronauts aren’t just stats: they’re incompetent screwups. You must guide these procedurally misfit recruits through a roguelite web of scandals, challenges, and space-shatteringly meaningful choices. Turn them into national heroes by any means necessary, or your bosses will see you dead in a ditch.”

Hammerwatch II

Date: 15/08/2023
Genre: Action RPG
Platforms: PC

“Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil in this epic ode to classic ARPG.”

En Garde!

Date: 16/08/2023
Genre: Action, Adventure
Platforms: PC

“From the forgotten pages of history, comes Adalia de Volador! Legendary swashbuckler. Dashing adventurer. Hero of the people. Play as Adalia in her daring escapades full of sword-fighting, satire and shenanigans. Challenge the cruel Count-Duke and oppose tyranny with panache! Beautifully painted locations, charismatic characters, and an astounding amount of battle banter will transport you to the golden age of swashbuckling comedy! So, sharpen your sword, grab your boots and hat, and embark on a hilarious, action-packed spectacle!”

The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood

Date: 16/08/2023
Genre: Narrative
Platforms: PC, Switch

“The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood is a thought-provoking narrative experience. Featuring a richly diverse cast of characters, Tarot-like card creation, divination, and a branching story that spans time and space, The Cosmic Wheel Sisterhood explores themes of identity, community, and personal responsibility in a beautifully hand-crafted universe.”

Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew

Date: 17/08/2023
Genre: Stealth Tactics
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X

“Welcome to the Lost Caribbean! In this stealth strategy game, join a ghost ship with a living soul and assemble a cursed pirate crew. Embrace magical powers to defy the menacing army of the Inquisition, who stands between you and the mysterious treasure of the legendary Captain Mordechai.”

BOOK OF HOURS

Date: 17/08/2023
Genre: RPG, Simulation
Platforms: PC

“Restore a crumbling occult library by a winter sea. Build the world’s foremost collection of grimoires and arcana. Master the invisible arts. BOOK OF HOURS is a narrative crafting RPG set in a 1930s world of hidden gods and secret histories. What sort of Librarian will you choose to be?”

The Texas Chainsaw Massacre

Date: 18/08/2023
Genre: Horror, Multiplayer
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“Take on the role of one of the notorious Slaughter family, or their victims, in The Texas Chain Saw Massacre, a third-person asymmetrical horror experience based on the groundbreaking and iconic 1974 horror film. Experience the mad and macabre and find out if you have what it takes to survive.”

Voidborn

Date: 18/08/2023
Genre: Roguelite, FPS
Platforms: PC

“Voidborn is a fast-paced roguelite FPS that combines skill-based action and swift movement with roguelite level progression and character customization. Rip apart demons with devastating weapon builds and reach as far as possible before you inevitably perish and become reborn stronger than ever.”

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk

Date: 18/08/2023
Genre: Adventure, Platformer
Platforms: PC, Switch

“Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a future world from the mind of Dion Koster where self-styled graffiti crews equipped with personal boostpacks are battling each other for control of the streets. Start your own cypher and dance, paint graffiti, collect beats, combo your tricks and face off with the cops to stake your claim to the sprawling metropolis of New Amsterdam.”

Madden NFL 24

Date: 18/08/2023
Genre: Sport
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“Experience the newest iteration of FieldSENSE™ in Madden NFL 24. More realistic character movement and smarter AI gives you control to play out your gameplay strategy with the confidence to dominate any opponent.”

Be sure to check out last weeks Coming Out to see what you may have missed!

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