Coming Out in gaming this week — October 16, 2023

Posted on October 16, 2023

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.

Windy Meadow – A Roadwarden Tale

Date: 16/10/2023
Genre:
Adventure
Platforms: PC

“Windy Meadow – A Roadwarden Tale is an interactive slice-of-life visual novel about choosing your own path. Help three protagonists make the most important choices of their lives. Featuring a multitude of hand-crafted characters and a richly detailed village set in the Roadwarden story world.”

Growth

Date: 16/10/2023
Genre:
Strategy
Platforms: PC

“Growth is a cozy, hexagonal-grid based soft-strategy game. Explore and populate a procedurally generated world by utilizing unique abilities of animals. Growth blends the beauty of cozy exploration with challenging navigation around obstacles.”

Sonic Superstars

Date: 17/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Platformer
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Adventure through the mystical Northstar Islands in this all-new take on classic 2D Sonic high-speed action platforming. Play as Sonic, Tails, Knuckles, and Amy and harness all-new Emerald powers to move and attack in dynamic new ways. Navigate gorgeous, never-before-seen environments solo or with up to 3 other players and stop Dr. Eggman, Fang, and a mysterious new adversary from converting the islands’ giant animals into Badniks before it’s too late!”

Skull Island: Rise of Kong

Date: 17/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Embark on a 3rd person action-adventure quest to avenge the death of your parents at the hands of the ultimate alpha predator: Gaw. Conquer waves of primal beasts and defeat the minions of your arch-nemesis on your way to becoming the rightful King of Skull Island. Traverse the mysterious island and uncover lore and all the secrets the island has to offer as you encounter swamps, waterfalls, jungle, and skullite-filled caves that give the island’s flora and fauna its power”

Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness

Date: 17/10/2023
Genre:
Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch

“Vlad Circus: Descend into Madness puts your sanity to the test, challenging you to escape a labyrinth of nightmares and torment. Test your mind against a slow burn of puzzles, light survival mechanics, and methodical action.”

UNDYING

Date: 17/10/2023
Genre:
Adventure / Horror
Platforms: PC

“Infected by a zombie bite, Anling’s days are numbered. She must now fight to survive, not for herself but her young son, Cody. Ensure Cody’s survival in this zombie infested world by protecting him, searching for safety, and teaching him valuable skills, at any cost.”

 

Wizard with a Gun

Date: 17/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X

“Wizard with a Gun is an online sandbox survival game for 1 – 2 players set in a magical wilderness wrought with dangerous creatures and arcane mysteries. Embark on a journey alone or with a friend to collect, craft, and outfit your wizard however you see fit as you explore the unknown.”

The Troop

Date: 18/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Strategy
Platforms: PC

“The Troop is a turn-based, platoon-level tactical game set in WW2. From the early hours of D-Day, follow the campaign of the British and Canadian forces as they struggle against their German counterparts in fighting across Normandy.”

Executive Assault 2

Date: 18/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Strategy
Platforms: PC

“The RTS/FPS phenomenon has moved into space! Build your base on an asteroid, command fleets of starships for epic battles, pilot fighters, mine and trade resources, assemble robots to defend or assault other stations. Take sole command or share the glory as you fight for control of the quadrant.”

Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue

Date: 19/10/2023
Genre:
Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Inescapable: No Rules, No Rescue is a social thriller set in a tropical island resort: you’ve been kidnapped and forced to participate in a twisted reality TV show with 10 strangers. At the end of your stay, you’ll receive $500,000. There’s just one catch—on the island there are no rules, and no hope of rescue.”

ENDLESS Dungeon

Date: 19/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Strategy
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“ENDLESS™ Dungeon is a unique blend of roguelite, tactical action, and tower defense set in the award-winning ENDLESS™ Universe. Plunge into an abandoned space station alone or with friends in co-op, recruit a team of shipwrecked heroes, and protect your crystal against never-ending waves of monsters… or die trying, get reloaded, and try again.”

Bish Bash Bots

Date: 19/10/2023
Genre:
Action
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

Bish Bash Bots is a unique mix of casual tower defense strategy and all-out brawling action. Team up in couch co-op / online play or go it alone and fight to save the world by building upgradable turrets, unlocking gadgets and bashing bots with giant hammers.”

The Gap

Date: 19/10/2023
Genre:
Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X

“Driven by a rare neurological affliction plaguing his family, Joshua has to recover his memories by exploring parallel realities through déjà vu. Facing the innermost depths of his past – moments both joyous and painful – seems to be the only way to get his life and family back together.”

Galactic Civilizations IV: Supernova

Date: 19/10/2023
Genre:
Strategy
Platforms: PC

“Prepare yourself to explore the galaxy, research new technologies, meet new alien civilizations and develop a galactic civilization that will pass the test of time. As leader of a fledgling interstellar species, it’s up to you to guide your people to develop new worlds, construct new kinds of starships and fight wars to ensure your civilization survives in what is often a hostile universe.”

Gangs of Sherwood

Date: 19/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X

“Fight the armies of the Sheriff of Nottingham and lead the rebellion, solo or in co-op with up to 4 players. Play as one of the Merry Men, combine your attacks, and free the people in this futuristic dystopia inspired by the legend of Robin Hood.”

Jackbox Party Pack 10

Date: 19/10/2023
Genre:
Party
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Become a party legend! The celebrated franchise returns with epic drawing battles in Tee K.O. 2, chaotic type-offs in FixyText, time-travel trivia in Timejinx, hidden identity intrigue in Hypnotorious, and group music-making in Dodo Re Mi.”

Laika: Aged Through Blood

Date: 19/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC

Laika: Aged Through Blood is a western-inspired motorvania set in a post-apocalyptic wasteland. It is the story about a tribe oppressed by occupant forces, and the personal story of a mother coyote warrior who descends on an endless path of vengeance to take back what her people lost.
Drive, jump and fight your way through the huge hand-drawn world on your trustworthy motorbike. Race through the wasteland and perform dangerous jumps, shoot enemies in slowmo and reload your gun by performing a backflip! Use skill-based power-ups and persist challenging battles against big bosses!”

Agatha Christie – Murder on the Orient Express

Date: 19/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“Discover a modernized and revisited version of the Agatha Christie’s classic. Set in 2023, Murder on the Orient Express brings the classic tale to life in a way that will surprise even the most dedicated fans. With brand-new elements added to the original story, experience the mystery and suspense like never before and rediscover one of the most famous case of Hercule Poirot.”

WORLD OF HORROR

Date: 19/10/2023
Genre:
Horror / RPG
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Switch

“Experience the quiet terror of this 1-bit love letter to Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft. Navigate a hellish roguelite reality with turn-based combat and unforgiving choices. Experiment with your deck of event cards to discover new forms of cosmic horror in every playthrough. The inevitable awaits…”

Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged

Date: 19/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Racing
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X, Switch

“The world’s raddest cars are back and taking the fun to the next level! Race over 130 vehicles with crazy new mechanics and even more vehicle types. Plus, build your tracks with stunning new environments and different game modes to have fun off and online!”

Marvel’s Spider-man 2

Date: 20/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Adventure
Platforms: PS5

“Spider-Men, Peter Parker and Miles Morales, return for an exciting new adventure in the critically acclaimed Marvel’s Spider-Man franchise for PS5. Swing, jump and utilize the new Web Wings to travel across Marvel’s New York, quickly switching between Peter Parker and Miles Morales to experience different stories and epic new powers, as the iconic villain Venom threatens to destroy their lives, their city and the ones they love.”

Slay the Princess

Date: 20/10/2023
Genre:
Horror / RPG
Platforms: PC

“You’re on a path in the woods, and at the end of that path is a cabin. And in the basement of that cabin is a Princess. You’re here to slay her. If you don’t, it will be the end of the world. She will do everything in her power to stop you. She’ll charm, and she’ll lie, and she’ll promise you the world, and if you let her, she’ll kill you a dozen times over. You can’t let that happen. Don’t forget, the fate of the world rests on your shoulders.”

Super Mario Bros. Wonder

Date: 20/10/2023
Genre:
Action / Adventure
Platforms: Switch

“The next evolution of Mario fun!

Classic Mario gameplay is turned on its head with Wonder Flowers in the Super Mario Bros. Wonder game! These game-changing items can make some wonderfully weird stuff happen. Witness pipes coming alive, wreak havoc as a giant Spike-Ball, and lots more!”

TrinityS

Date: 20/10/2023
Genre:
Action
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5

“TrinityS condenses the thrilling elements of MMO RPG endgame encounters into a white-knuckle, “Boss Rush” cooperative online action game for up to three players. Skip the MMO level grind and face off against fearsome foes that require precise coordination to defeat!”

WORLD OF HORROR

Truly a chilling experience during it’s early access, now the full horrors are unleashed upon us all. This rougelite RPG is a wonderfully crafted love letter in the style of horror paragons Junji Ito and H.P. Lovecraft, A delicious treat for all horror enthusiasts this Halloween season.

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!