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.

Bilkins’ Folly

Date: 02/10/2023
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch

“Bilkins’ Folly is a narrative adventure game about a boy and his dog. Team up with your canine best friend to uncover every nook and cranny of this region. With the help of Percy’s expert cartography skills, you can customize your map to help you solve puzzles and unlock other secrets. But be warned: some puzzles in this world are harder than others, and you might need to return to them later in your journey.”

Silent Hope

Date: 03/10/2023
Genre: Action / RPG
Platforms: PC, Switch

“Explore, fight, and produce items to grow stronger as seven distinct heroes in this silent world. Guided by the Princess, you’ll delve into the Abyss and learn the mysteries of the King and his now-ruined kingdom. In a world without words, what hope is there for humanity?”

The Lamplighters League

Date: 03/10/2023
Genre: Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X

“Recruit a team of misfits with unique abilities and unforgettable personalities, and chase the Banished Court to the ends of the earth in a mix of real-time infiltration, turn-based tactical combat, and a character-driven story of adventure and intrigue.”

Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless

Date: 03/10/2023
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch

“Embark on an epic SRPG adventure stuffed to the brim with new features including Jumbification, Hell Mode, Item Reincarnation, new and improved auto-battle, and online ranked battles! You can even customize your own team with a robust roster of over 40 character classes. Disgaea 7: Vows of the Virtueless is bigger and better than ever!”

In His Time

Date: 03/10/2023
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC

“Enter the hauntingly beautiful shadow world of In His Time, a 2D puzzle-solving adventure game. There you will meet Olly and join him to solve puzzles throughout each step of his emotional journey of growth and self-discovery.”

Survivor – Castaway Island

Date: 03/10/2023
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5

“In Survivor – Castaway Island, get ready to experience the ultimate test of survival, just like in the TV show! As you navigate the treacherous landscape, you’ll need to rely on your survival instinct and strategy to remain in competition. Every decision you make will be crucial to your fate. Are you cunning, strategic, and ruthless enough to outwit, outplay and outlast your opponents?”

Station to Station

Date: 03/10/2023
Genre: Strategy / Simulation
Platforms: PC

“In Station to Station, your world starts small with a handful of rural structures. Place stations and create connections to foster growth and expansion. As you build more connections, your area will grow, transforming into a vibrant, lush environment full of life and color! To keep you on your toes, the game also features engaging puzzle elements, challenging you to optimize routes and solve logistical conundrums.”

The Fabulous Fear Machine

Date: 04/10/2023
Genre: Strategy / Horror
Platforms: PC

“The Fabulous Fear Machine is a narrative-driven strategy game with a pulp horror style, from the creators of Do Not Feed the Monkeys. You’ve just become the newest Master of the Machine, and now you must generate fear and expand your influence by playing Legend cards: those scary stories, urban myths, and conspiracy theories that lurk in the dark corners of the mind.

To clear a path for your Legends to grow, you’ll dispatch your Agents to new locations on the map, harvest and manage resources, decide how to deal with events in the simulation, and spy on the operations of your foes.”

Hellboy: Web of Wyrd

Date: 04/10/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Hellboy Web of Wyrd is a roguelike action brawler with an original story created in partnership with Dark Horse Comics and Hellboy creator Mike Mignola. When an agent of the B.P.R.D. goes missing, Hellboy is sent to investigate; pulling him into the depths of the Wyrd.”

Dotage

Date: 04/10/2023
Genre: Strategy / Simulation
Platforms: PC

“Village elder, help us! The Apocalypse is approaching, and we need your guidance to survive. Assign your workers and build a thriving village against the pending doom. DotAGE is the merciless survival roguelite turn-based city builder. Will you fulfill the Prophecy?”

A Tiny Sticker Tale

Date: 04/10/2023
Genre: Cozy / Puzzle
Platforms: PC, Switch

“A Tiny Sticker Tale is a cozy miniature adventure about changing the world, using the power of stickers!”

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

Date: 05/10/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“Experience the story of Basim, a cunning street thief with nightmarish visions, seeking answers and justice as he navigates the bustling streets of ninth-century Baghdad. Through a mysterious, ancient organization known as the Hidden Ones, he will become a deadly Master Assassin and change his fate in ways he never could have imagined.”

Stop Dead

Date: 05/10/2023
Genre: Action / Indie
Platforms: PC

“A rogue AI is hell-bent on destroying its creators and has swept you up in its plans. Use your superhuman abilities to run, jump, slide, and pull hundreds of objects as projectile weapons to blast everything in your path in this funny and chaotic first-person telekinetic brawler, STOP DEAD.”

Bang-On Balls: Chronicles

Date: 05/10/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“A quirky, absolutely content-packed, destructible open-world sandbox adventure with combat, platforming, character customization, and collect-a-thon scavenger hunt experience. Play solo, 2-player split screen, or online co-op for up to 4 players. No paid cosmetic DLC nonsense.”

Wargroove 2

Date: 05/10/2023
Genre: Strategy
Platforms: PC, Switch

“Wargroove is back! Embark on an all-new adventure, filled with unlikely friendships, unknown adversaries, and ugly revenge plots. Wage war against your foes with a cast of new Commanders and utilise their new tiered ‘groove’ ability system to sway the fight in your favour. Design and share maps, cutscenes, and campaigns with easy-to-use editors and in-depth customization tools.”

Knight vs Giant: The Broken Excalibur

Date: 05/10/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, Switch

“In this fantasy action roguelite, you’ll play as King Arthur, and utilise the Broken Excalibur to channel the unique powers of your fallen Knights as you battle through hordes of dire foes and face off against challenging giant bosses. Explore vibrant, procedurally generated dungeons, receive blessings and customise your skills. Rescue the kingdom’s loyal citizens and call upon their unique talents to restore your seat at Castle Camelot to glory!”

My Little Universe

Date: 05/10/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, Switch

“Stranded on a barren moon with nothing but your tools, fuelless ship, and celestial powers of creation, you are destined to recreate what was once lost and be the hero of your own Little Universe! Don’t forget to call in up to three of your friends to join your journey in the Splitscreen Co-op Mode!”

The Godfeather

Date: 06/10/2023
Genre: Action
Platforms: PC

“A mafia pigeon roguelike saga full of danger, adventure and poop! Join the pigeon underworld. Take back the old neighbourhood. Discover the dark secret at the heart of the pigeon underworld. Become The next Godfeather.”

SWORD ART ONLINE Last Recollection

Date: 06/10/2023
Genre: Action / Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“The culmination of the SWORD ART ONLINE game series, Last Recollection features the largest roster of SAO playable characters and sub scenarios!

Based on SWORD ART ONLINE’s War of Underworld anime arc, a new story unfolds with tough challenges that await our beloved hero, Kirito, and his new friends. Players will unmask the Dark Knight and find out if Kirito and the crew will survive the relentless battling against the forces of the Dark Territory!”

NHL 24

Date: 06/10/2023
Genre: Sports
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“EA SPORTS™ NHL® 24’s all-new gameplay features bring authentic on-ice action to life. Experience the rush and fatigue of a high-pressure game with the Exhaust Engine, where sustained pressure in the attack zone leads to new game-changing effects like goalie fatigue that slows the netminder’s reaction time the more they get worn down with offensive action; change the momentum with Physics-Based Contact as you break the glass and send players into the bench with big body checks; and get unparalleled player command with the new Vision Passing System and Total Control Skill Moves.

Chel is more connected than ever with cross-play in all online team play modes, along with HUT Moments, which lets you recreate classic moments in hockey history and today’s biggest plays. Adding an extra layer of authenticity, Flex Moments introduces 75+ new goal celebrations, and a wholly refreshed presentation complements an enriched crowd atmosphere that makes playing the game feel like you’re at the game.”

Detective Pikachu Returns

Date: 06/10/2023
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: Switch

“Unravel a series of mysteries across Ryme City with a tough-talking, coffee-loving Pikachu who calls himself a great detective. This Pikachu may have a self-assured attitude and talk like a middle-aged man, but he somehow manages to keep his lovable charm. Together with his partner Tim Goodman, this great detective duo cracks several cases with the help of the many Pokémon and people who live in Ryme City.”

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!