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.
Everholm
Date: November 11, 2024
Genre: Casual, RPG, Cosy
Platforms: PC
“Lilly was spirited away to a mysterious island. As her memories fade, everyone seems to know her and her quest for her missing sister. It’s time to establish a homestead, meet your friendly Everfolks, then learn their secrets and solve the mystery of Everholm, in this open-ended minimalist RPG!”
Menace from the Deep
Date: November 11, 2024
Genre: Roguelike, Deckbuilder
Platforms: PC
“Menace from the Deep is an enthralling Roguelike Deckbuilding card game that unfolds in a dark world, drawing inspiration from Howard Lovecraft and the Cthulhu Mythos.Set against the backdrop of 1920s USA, the narrative revolves around a clandestine occult society.”
HeistGeist
Date: November 11, 2024
Genre: Card battler, RPG
Platforms: PC
“Get in, get the goods, get out. What could possibly go wrong? In this single-player, story-driven cyberpunk RPG, play as Alexandra – a street-smart thief on the run after a failed heist. Put together a team of unusual allies, pull off thrilling heists, and fight and hack using your deck of cards.”
The Rise of the Golden Idol
Date: November 12, 2024
Genre: Mystery, Investigation
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“The Award-winning detective saga returns in this standalone sequel to The Case of the Golden Idol. Uncover the truth behind 20 strange cases of crime, death and depravity in the 1970s. The world has changed dramatically – the sins of humanity have not.”
Neo Harbor Rescue Squad
Date: November 12, 2024
Genre: Action, Simulator
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5
“Live the life of a rookie paramedic through frantic minigame action and a wild, funny story. Juggle waves of patients with a battle-like triage system; master dozens of treatment minigames; and win the city’s recognition from the rival fire department!”
Beastieball
Date: November 12, 2024
Genre: Sports, Creature Collector
Platforms: PC (early access)
“A turn-based volleyball RPG where you coach a sports team of Beasties! Your Beasties’ relationships grow and change, unlocking new abilities and combo plays!”
Tetris Forever
Date: November 12, 2024
Genre: Puzzle, Arcade
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“Celebrate 40 years of Tetris® with 15+ games, a new game, and documentary videos”
Farming Simulator 25
Date: November 12, 2024
Genre: Simulation, Farming Sim
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
“Farming Simulator 25 invites you to join the rewarding farm life, single-handedly or cooperatively in multiplayer. This Farm is Your Farm!”
In Sink
Date: November 12, 2024
Genre: Puzzle, Co-Op
Platforms: PC
“Work together to solve puzzles and escape a desert island in this stylized multiplayer co-op adventure. Success requires more than just you and your partner thinking alike – you’ll have to communicate and stay In Sink to overcome the challenges ahead.”
Songs of Silence
Date: November 13, 2024
Genre: Turn-Based Strategy, Turn-Based Tactics
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
“Songs of Silence is a next-generation turn-based strategy game. It features a unique mix of kingdom and army management, hero development and real-time combat.”
420BLAZEIT 2
Date: November 14, 2024
Genre: Action, Shooter
Platforms: PC
“The long awaited sequel to the FPS hit is coming! You will no scope. You will blaze it. You will hallucinate some weird af s*** as you fight and xD inside your mind in 999fps to destroy the Illuminati and rescue the memes. Are you ready for 420BLAZEIT 2????!!1”
Little Big Adventure: Twinsen’s Quest
Date: November 14, 2024
Genre: Puzzle, Exploration
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4/5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“Step into Twinsun’s fantastical world in this action-adventure remake! Little Big Adventure – Twinsen’s Quest brings brand new visuals, new music by the original composer, and smoother gameplay to the iconic classic released back in 1994.”
Miniatures
Date: November 14, 2024
Genre: Casual
Platforms: PC, Switch
“Miniatures is a collection of strange tales where childhood imagination and reality merge with darker undercurrents of mystery and magic. Explore a vast seascape, build odd furniture, feed a lizard and play with sand castles.”
NAIRI: Rising Tide
Date: November 14, 2024
Genre: Adventure, RPG
Platforms: PC, Switch
“Explore a lively oasis city filled with charming characters, forgotten ruins and ominous conspiracies in the second chapter of NAIRI, a narrative puzzle adventure about Nairi’s perilous quest to save her family.”
Mindcop
Date: November 14, 2024
Genre: Adventure, Detective
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch
“Mindcop is a non-linear “whodunnit” detective game. It mixes a story driven adventure with real-time puzzle gaming. As the infamous Mindcop, you can dive into the minds of your suspects to uncover their secrets and unravel their lies.”
Sorry We’re Closed
Date: November 14, 2024
Genre: Survival Horror
Platforms: PC
“Sorry We’re Closed is a nostalgic, single-player survival horror game with rich lore, deep characters and multiple endings. Explore unsettling locations with fixed camera angles. Fight in first person with demonic weapons. Open your Third Eye to see between worlds, uncover secrets and solve puzzles.”
Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
Date: November 14, 2024
Genre: JRPG
Platforms: PC, PlayStation5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D Remake is a stunning reimagining of the beloved masterpiece and narrative beginning to The Erdrick Trilogy.”
LEGO Horizon Adventures
Date: November 14, 2024
Genre: Action-Adventure
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Switch
“Join machine hunter Aloy as she leads a colourful crew of heroes on a quest to save the world and learn the secrets of her past. Dive into boundless adventure, customize to your heart’s content, and take on action-packed battles solo or with friends.”
Great God Grove
Date: November Date, 2024
Genre: Adventure, Puzzle
Platforms: PC, Switch
“THE WORLD IS ENDING AND THE GODS ARE SQUABBLING! Suck up and launch dialogue in a world of puzzles, puppets, and weird gods… or THE RIFT WILL CONSUME US ALL!”
NAIRI: Rising Tide
I am a sucker for puzzle games, and Nairi: Rising Tide fills that for me. Not only do the puzzles look interesting, the art style is adorable! Especially with the use of cute critters amongst the humans. It’s a well-used trope, especially in films by Ghibli that the dev team were inspired by. It looks like it’ll be a fun time solving puzzles and chipping away at the mystery at hand.
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!
About the Author
Missy Taylor
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Missy is a disabled writer on Boon wurrung land, who is obsessed with Garrus Vakarian and Captain America. You can find them talking about the art of Drag and eating Korean and Japanese food.
