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.
Acolyte of the Altar
Date: 25/03/2024
Genre: Strategy / RPG
Platforms: PC
“Hunt through the wastelands for colossal Beasts in this roguelike deckbuilder. Beware! Beasts grow stronger during battle, allowing them to consume your creatures or counter your spells. Carve profane Gifts from these behemoths and grow stronger to serve your Patron! But serve them to what end?”
Bounties of Babylon
Date: 25/03/2024
Genre: Strategy
Platforms: PC
“Expand the map with tiles, harvest its bounties, and trade them at settlements to gain victory points. Embark on quests and discover treasure, all whilst avoiding being raided by other ships.”
Between Horizons
Date: 25/03/2024
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC
“Between Horizons is a narrative 2.5D sci-fi detective adventure. 33 years into the Zephyr’s journey, its mission is suddenly jeopardized. Can you find the culprit before it’s too late? Experience an enthralling story set in a semi-open world that branches and ends based on your choices.”
SOUTH PARK: SNOW DAY!
Date: 26/03/2024
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“Play as the New kid in South Park and join Cartman, Stan, Kyle, and Kenny, in three-dimensional glory, to celebrate the most magical day in any young child’s life – a snow day!”
Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles
Date: 26/03/2024
Genre: Strategy / Simulation
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
“Bulwark: Falconeer Chronicles is an open world builder with freedom and expression at its core, allowing players to build sprawling towns, spires, and fortresses that become hubs for trade, or rallying grounds for conquests.”
Go Fight Fantastic!
Date: 26/03/2024
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC
“Bird Planet is under attack! Team up in co-op (local and online) or fight the invaders solo in this fast-paced, light-hearted and vibrantly hand-drawn hack n’ slash for 1-3 players.”
Outpost: Infinity Siege
Date: 26/03/2024
Genre: Action / Strategy
Platforms: PC
“Command Mobile Outpost and take XEN Firearm to venture deep into the Signet surveillance off-limit area. Collect unique Weapon Units. Amp up the firepower of the Outpost that fights with you. This is an FTD game – FPS, Tower Defense, Base Building and much more all at the same time.”
Necrosmith 2
Date: 27/03/2024
Genre: Strategy / Adventure
Platforms: PC
“Like a dead man reanimated by dark sorcery, the necromancer simulator is back! Give the undead the ability to fly over mountains and swim across rivers, explore a fully generated world at night and fend off enemy hordes during the day. Start a new, uhm, life.”
The Magical Mixture Mill
Date: 27/03/2024
Genre: Adventure / RPG
Platforms: PC
“Gather exotic ingredients, brew complex mixtures, and expand your magically automated production lines — keeping your shelves stocked, your customers happy, and your pockets full.”
Open Roads
Date: 28/03/2024
Genre: Adventure
Platforms: PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“Long-lost family secrets. Hints of a hidden fortune. And miles to go before they sleep. Tess Devine’s relationship with her mom has never been easy, but they’re about to set out together on a journey into the past that they’ll never forget.”
Pepper Grinder
Date: 28/03/2024
Genre: Action / Adventure
Platforms: PC, Switch
“Pepper Grinder is an action-packed 2D adventure blending traditional platforming with an alternate drilling mode that allows you to dive in and out of the earth like a dolphin swims through water.”
Felvidek
Date: 29/03/2024
Genre: RPG
Platforms: PC
“In Felvidek, a JRPG set in 15th century Slovakia, you embrace the role of an alcoholic knight Pavol. Meet diverse and interesting characters to help you drive out the Hussites and Ottomans who blight this land.”
Necrosmith 2
Necrosmith 2 is here to revivify your passion for tower defence! This title has undeniable charm and strong game design that is sure to have many people happily sinking in hours of gameplay.
Be sure to check out our previous Coming Out to see what you may have missed!
What new titles coming out are you most excited for this week? Let us know!
About the Author
Vivienne Wright
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Artist, creator, streamer and chaos bean, Vava is always laughing and rarely pessimistic. You can usually spot them playing Genshin Impact on Twitch weekly, dreaming up new worlds in D&D, consuming horror and fantasy content or sleeping in a blanket burrito.
