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.
Neon Hearts City
Date: May 13, 2025
Genre: Point and Click, Adventure
Platforms: PC
“A private investigator, tracking a missing person, uncovers a conspiracy between humans and androids and a secret that could change everything. Neon Hearts City is a retro point-and-click adventure that thrusts you into a grungy cyberpunk city of the future.”
The Precinct
Date: May 13, 2025
Genre: Simulation
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
“Averno City, 1983. Gangs rule the streets and your father lies restless in his grave. Clean up the city, uncover the truth, and embark on thrilling vehicle chases through destructible environments in this neon-noir action sandbox police game.”
Yasha: Legends of the Demon Blade
Date: May 14, 2025
Genre: Roguelike, JRPG
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“Defeat malevolent forces in this stunning Japanese-inspired roguelite world! Become a master of the Demon Blades and combat swarms of demons in a fantasy realm set in the Edo period. Through every journey, you will unveil the hidden truths concealed within troubled times.”
Doom: The Dark Ages
Date: May 15, 2025
Genre: Action, FPS
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S
“DOOM: The Dark Ages is the prequel to the critically acclaimed DOOM (2016) and DOOM Eternal that tells an epic cinematic story of the DOOM Slayer’s rage. Players will step into the blood-stained boots of the DOOM Slayer, in this never-before-seen dark and sinister medieval war against Hell.”
Blacksmith Master
Date: May 15, 2025
Genre: Strategy, Management
Platforms: PC
“Manage your own medieval smithy in Blacksmith Master and supervise the entire process from mining ores and gems to designing and selling finished products. Forge everything from weapons and armor to tools and cooking utensils to fund your craft and become the Blacksmith Master.”
Into the Restless Ruins
Date: May 15, 2025
Genre: Strategy, Deckbuilding
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
“A roguelike deckbuilder where you create the dungeon you fight through. Each night use your cards to expand the ruins then battle through them, harvesting Glimour from the lost souls and improving your deck. Can you reach The Warden and defeat it, so The Maiden will grant your heart’s desire?”
Capcom Fighting Collection 2
Date: May 16, 2025
Genre: Action, Fighter
Platforms: PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Switch
“Capcom’s new fighting collection hits the stage! Choose from fan-favorite games like Capcom vs. SNK 2: Mark of the Millennium 2001 and Project Justice to 3D action games like Power Stone and Power Stone 2 in this collection of eight classic fighting games!”
Neon Hearts City
Firstly, the vivid pixel artwork looks gorgeous. Secondly, it really does feel like a game that’s been transported from the 90s to the 2020s. Thirdly, I mean, is there a third reason why this game looks sick as? Neon Hearts City does ooze cyberpunk aesthetics, hopefully they’ve kept the politics of the genre too. But, we shall see when it comes out.
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.
