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 Gaming 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.

Leximan

Date: August 13, 2024
Genre: Puzzle, Narrative
Platforms: PC

“Do you like silly hats? Were you that one kid in class who broke reality? Are you eating nutritional slime right now? Embark on a brilliant adventure, using words and incompetence to solve bizarre problems. There are also hat goblins.”

Dark and Deep

Date: August 13, 2024
Genre: Horror, Action
Platforms: PC

“A conspiracy podcast drags you into a hauntingly illustrated world of mystery and terror. Reveal secrets and horrors with mystical frames given to you by a strange observer. Dark and Deep is a first person cosmic horror game with a focus on puzzles and exploration.”

Sam & Max: The Devil’s Playhouse

Date: August 14, 2024
Genre: Adventure, Point and Click
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

“The last game in the episodic Sam & Max trilogy, beautifully remastered! As the intergalactic villains who seek the Devil’s Toybox close in and Max’s psychic abilities grow beyond his control, the Freelance Police will come up against their most frightening adversary yet: the power of Max’s mind.”

Hellbreach: Vegas

Date: August 14, 2024
Genre: Online Co-Op, PvE
Platforms: PC

“Hellbreach: Vegas is a Wave-based First-Person Shooter for 1-4 players, made with passion by a one man dev team! Set your loadout, kill, and earn cash. Take a spin on the various slot machines and level up to improve your survival chances. Are you ready to try your luck?”

Love, Ghostie

Date: August 14, 2024
Genre: Dating Sim, Visual Novel
Platforms: PC

“Become a wholesome ghost matchmaker and grow relationships between the manor’s residents! Gift items to lift their spirits, set them up on dates, and watch love bloom! Discover cute romances with a unique story between every pair of residents! How will love blossom in your manor?”

WARCANA

Date: August 14, 2024
Genre: Strategy, Cards
Platforms: PC

“WARCANA is a fantasy inspired base defence, RTS game with a deck-building mechanic. Face hundreds of thousands of unrelenting monsters in a battle royale between 30 other mighty magicians. Build your deck. Prepare your defences. Summon your armies. Survive the onslaught. Be the last one.”

Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Game

Date: August 15, 2024
Genre: RPG, Turn-Based
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

“Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Game is a hand animated JRPG adventure that draws from genre classics. Join Jae as he goes on a journey with his best friends to try and fix the past in a story full of laughs, tears, and Elemelons. Engage in silly battles that involve timed hits, meter, and teamwork.”

Grapple Dogs: Cosmic Canines

Date: August 15, 2024
Genre: Platformer
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

“Swing, jump, and blast through dimensions in the follow-up to the critically-acclaimed 2D action-platformer Grapple Dog. Zip between action-packed worlds as Pablo and Luna team up to save the cosmos in their own unique ways.”

I Am Your Beast

Date: August 15, 2024
Genre: FPS, Action
Platforms: PC

“Hunt the military-industrial complex across stylish comic book micro-sandboxes in this fast-paced covert revenge thriller FPS from the developers of El Paso, Elsewhere.”

Farewell North

Date: August 16, 2024
Genre: Adventure, Exploration
Platforms: PC, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

“Restore color to the desolate islands of Farewell North, an atmospheric journey where you play as a border collie on an adventure with your human. Explore land and sea, uncover hidden paths and free wildlife to bring color back to her world, while revealing an emotional story about saying farewell.”

Elrentaros Wanderings

Date: August 16, 2024
Genre: Action RPG, Fantasy
Platforms: PC, Switch

“The dual life where Fantasy meets Reality begins! A brand-new action RPG, “Elrentaros Wanderings”!”

Castaway

Date: August 16, 2024
Genre: Action-Adventure, Metroidvania
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

“Retrieve your weapons, face bosses to save your dog in a retro adventure focused on 3 dungeons. Finish the Story mode to unlock the Survivor mode: a 50-floor “Death Tower”. You’ll enjoy classic mechanics, charming visual style, and an enchanting soundtrack.”

House of Golf 2

Date: August 16, 2024
Genre: Sports, Arcade
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

“House of Golf 2 delivers an engaging multiplayer golf experience with over 100 unique holes to conquer. Gather up to 4 players for lively couch play sessions, showcasing your skills with jaw-dropping shots. Compete in live tournaments for exciting rewards and leave your mark on the world of golf!”

Madden NFL 25

Date: August 16, 2024
Genre: Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S

“Hit like you mean it with FieldSENSE™ powered by BOOM Tech. Experience how the new physics-informed dynamic tackling system unlocks realistic collisions & new gameplay animations on both sides of the ball.”

Colonies of The Remnant

Date: August 16, 2024
Genre: Action, Survival
Platforms: PC

“In a post-apocalyptic world, found and develop your own colony under the threat of the undead. Be cautious against enemy colonies or form alliances. Engage in action-fueled battles against the undead and other humans using FPS or TPS game modes. Formulate your strategy and survive!”

Be sure to check out last week’s Coming Out to see what you may have missed!

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