Coming Out in gaming this week — April 1, 2024

Posted on April 1, 2024

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.

Saviorless

Date: 02/04/2024
Genre:
Platformer
Platforms: PC, PS5, Switch

“Embark on a journey to The Smiling Islands, the realm of the Saviors, where an enigmatic guide beckons. The seasoned narrator has shared this story countless times, yet none have graced the miraculous land. Can you seize your narrative and ascend as a Savior?”

Withering Rooms

Date: 02/04/2024
Genre:
Horror
Platforms: PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch

“Withering Rooms is a challenging 2.5D horror RPG set in a procedurally generated Victorian mansion that changes each night. Explore Mostyn House to collect the perfect items for your build and face a huge cast of overgrown undead, invisible ghosts, devious witches, and more.”

Minishoot’ Adventures

Date: 02/04/2024
Genre:
Twin-Stick Shooter
Platforms: PC

“Fly into a charming handcrafted world and go on an adventure that mixes up open exploration with crispy twin-stick shooter action. Fight your way from the shiny overworld to the deepest caves, improve your ship and overcome the dungeons’ bosses to rescue your friends!”

Planetiles

Date: 03/04/2024
Genre:
City Builder
Platforms: PC

“Dive into Planetiles, where strategy and creativity converge. Build and transform barren planets into flourishing worlds. Outwit natural disasters, develop vibrant habitats, and navigate complex challenges. Embrace a boardgame-like depth with thoughtful planning and strategic decision-making.”

Turbo Golf Racing

Date: 04/04/2024
Genre:
Racing
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

“An action-packed fusion of racing and golf. Traverse across a diverse range of courses, using your car to skilfully putt your ball in the hole. Face off against 7 opponents in Race mode, make every shot count in golf mode, or test your skills against the clock in Time Trials.”

Beat Slayer

Date: 04/04/2024
Genre:
Roguelike
Platforms: PC

“Beat Slayer is a roguelite hack n’ slay game like no other. Instead of just being in the background the music takes centre stage. Join Mia, a badass music lover and crafty tinkerer, as she battles hordes of robots in a dystopian 90s inspired Berlin. There’s only one rule: Stay on beat!”

Buckshot Roulette

Date: 04/04/2024
Genre:
Horror
Platforms: PC

“Play Russian roulette with a 12-gauge shotgun. Two enter. One leaves. Roll the dice with your life. Good luck!”

BIOMORPH

Date: 04/04/2024
Genre:
Metroidvania
Platforms: PC

“BIOMORPH is a dark metroidvania game where you become the creatures that you kill! Solve ingenious puzzles and navigate a stunning hand-drawn world. Meet quirky characters, rebuild a city, and uncover the secrets of a sprawling, fallen civilization… and of your own mysterious origins.”

Sons of Valhalla

Date: 05/04/2024
Genre:
Roguelike
Platforms: PC

“Sons of Valhalla is a combat and base-building game set in the Viking Age. Build fortresses and lay siege to enemy strongholds, gather warriors and board longboats, and engage in personal combat as you raid and conquer across England.”

FRACTALS OF DESTINY

Date: 05/04/2024
Genre:
Action RPG
Platforms: PC

“Fractals of Destiny is an Hybrid RPG with a epic story that is mixed by the best features from action RPGs and classic RPGs with blends them seamlessly. Feel the vibes in the world that mixed by magic and futuristic”

Turbo Golf Racing

Sometimes a game just looks like pure fun, and that’s exactly the vibe we get from Turbo Golf Racing. Even with the obvious Rocket League comparisons, this release looks really high quality with enough points of difference to make it stand out. It looks like it’s time to get our golf-racing on!

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!