Just when you thought it was safe to come out of the backlog, here comes an absolute chocka-block release week.

2 December – Get to Work (PC, Xbox Series)

Get To Work is a punishing yet satisfying experience about a young man on a mission to conquer the corporate world… on rollerblades. Maneuver a slippery character with rollerblades on both his arms and feet that only knows how to move fast.

3 December – Cricket: Jae’s Really Peculiar Game (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5,

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.

3 December – Lorelei and the Laser Eyes (PS4, PS5) – already available on PC

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

3 December – Warhammer 40,000: Darktide (PS5) – already available on PC, Xbox Series)

Take back the city of Tertium from hordes of bloodthirsty foes in this intense and brutal action shooter. Warhammer 40,000: Darktide is the co-op focused experience from the award-winning team behind the Vermintide series.

4 December – Boundland (Xbox Series) already available on Mobile

Boundland is a fun physics-based platform game where you navigate your multi-shaped character through lots of dark levels and scary boss fights.

4 December – Godsvivors (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

Prepare for epic battles between gods and Hades in this top-down action roguelite! Choose your deity, unleash powerful combos, and fight against underworld enemies. Feel the adrenaline for 15 minutes and restore order in the underworld.

4 December – Magical Backpack (Xbox Series)

Lara found a magical backpack that gives her the power to fly through the skies and collect Light stars scattered across an enchanted kingdom. Embark on this journey filled with exciting challenges, helping Lara overcome obstacles, capture each star, and advance through the levels. 

4 December – Super Astro Cat (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Super Astro Cat is a 2D-pixel art shoot ‘n run with a jetpack mechanic. Activate the jetpack to control your movement in the air and use that to avoid obstacles and shoot asteroids and aliens with your mighty laser gun. Clear a path, explore all regions of each planet, and then decide which planet you want the cats to live on.

4 December – The Thaumaturge (PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

The Thaumaturge is an isometric, story-rich RPG with a unique take on turn-based combat, character development features, and investigation mechanics, facing you with morally ambiguous choices - set in a world teeming with mysterious powers and strange ethereal beings called salutors.

5 December – Delta Force: Hawk Ops – Open Beta (PC)

Delta Force is back! The iconic series returns as the definitive free-to-play modern team-based tactical shooter and featuring three distinct gameplay modes: large-scale PvP warfare, intense extraction shooter action, and a remake of the legendary Black Hawk Down campaign.

5 December – Detective: The Motel (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Detective: The Motel is a deduction game where, to advance, you must take a pencil and a piece of paper and write down everything that seems like evidence in order to answer all the questions that arise. Solving the case will depend only on you.

5 December – Fantasian Neo Dimension (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.

5 December – Fitness Boxing 3: Your Personal Trainer (Nintendo Switch)

Get ready to punch to the beat in the newest entry in the Fitness Boxing series! Jump into new exercise modes, train with new and returning instructors, and enjoy workouts that fit your lifestyle!

5 December – Highway Police Simulator (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)

Put on your uniform and step into the shoes of an American police officer with Highway Police Simulator! This game brings the heart-pounding action of the American Highway Patrol right to your fingertips. Immerse yourself in the unique challenges and serious police duties that officers face on a daily basis and truly feel what it’s like to patrol the highways while maintaining law and order.

5 December – Infinity Nikki (Mobile, PC, PS5)

Nikki and Momo embark on a new adventure to travel across the fantastical nations of Miraland, each with its own unique culture and environment.

5 December – Little Big Adventure: Twinsen’s Quest (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5

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.

5 December – Love Too Easily (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

A memory of a sweet kiss from last night. A lost cell phone. Three suspects. Become the main character’s helper, make story choices, collect hints, and clear mini-games. A full-scale mystery romantic comedy interactive movie.

5 December – Mythwrecked: Ambrosia Island (Nintendo Switch, PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

You're shipwrecked on a lost mythical island. As backpacker Alex, you must befriend the forgotten gods of Greek mythology and restore their memories. Explore the dynamic island and its story sandbox to build new friendships, solve the mystery and save the gods.

Check out our preview, and keep an eye out for our review.

5 December – Overthrown – Early Access (PC, Xbox Series)

Lift and throw anything as you build and manage your kingdom in this chaotic city builder for 1-6 players. Harness the power of your soul-stealing crown to defend your citizens from bandits and mutants, farm the land, and gather resources.

5 December – Railroads Online (PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

Build your dream railroad across a huge open world! You can build tracks and stations, drive detailed locomotives, and transport goods to earn money and experience. Play exciting Online Multiplayer sessions with your friends or create your very own sandbox! 

5 December – Rollercoaster Tycoon Classic (Nintendo Switch)

The Original RollerCoaster Sim: Experience all the fun from the original RollerCoaster Tycoon® and RollerCoaster Tycoon® 2 games, with a new sim that combines the best elements of both classic titles.

5 December – Skydance’s Behemoth (Meta Quest, PS VR 2, Steam VR)

There’s more monsters in these lands than just those towering above. Some of the most formidable threats are the ones on the ground.

5 December – Symphonia (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Awaken an expansive musical realm in this non-violent and poetic platformer. In Symphonia, you’ll use the power of your violin coupled with your platforming skills to gather an orchestra to bring the musical machinery of the world back to life.

5 December – The Thing: Remastered (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

The Thing: Remastered is a faithful restoration of the cult-classic 2002 third-person survival horror shooter game inspired by Universal Pictures' genre-defining 1982 film, The Thing.

5 December – UFL (PS5, Xbox Series)

UFL is a free-to-play football video game that features real footballers with a rich metagame. UFL offers tons of unique content like various club kits, boots, gloves, balls, and stadiums. In UFL, you create your club from the ground up, assembling a team of real-world footballers customized to your liking. Compete with players worldwide, climb the ranks, and win championships!

5 December – Uncle Chop’s Rocket Shop (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5, Xbox Series)

Come on down to Uncle Chop's Rocket Shop, for all your roguelite spaceship repair simulation needs! WARNING: Untested genre not suitable for people with tentacles for arms or an aversion to dying horrifically. Side effects include improved reading comprehension under pressure and a furry fetish.

6 December – Beat the Machine Rebooted (Xbox One, Xbox Series) -already available on PC

In this top down twin-stick shooter, help Sector VIII defend themselves from T.O.M. Play as Damon, the cocky cadet, willing to aid Pete, Logan and Syncopia in saving their home from total destruction. Choose from a variety of 70+ Radical Skills to defeat the incoming viral attacks across 20+ levels.

6 December – Dog Man: Mission Impawsible (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Dog Man: Mission Impawsible brings the beloved book series to life! Dive into this action-packed, humor-filled adventure. The key to the city has fallen into the hands of a supa bad guy, unlocking all the prison doors and releasing many evildoers. Help Dog Man and his friends chase down the supa bad guys in their most impawsible mission yet!

6 December – Endless Deaths (Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Endless Deaths is a thrilling top-down twin-stick shooter rogue-like where players battle through procedurally generated zombie-infested levels, continuously leveling up and upgrading their gear to survive. With unique characters, special abilities, and a diverse arsenal of weapons, each playthrough offers fresh and exhilarating challenges.

6 December – JanKenUP! (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch, PS4, PS5

Welcome to JanKenUP!, an exciting combat game that breaks with traditional schemes. Instead of the typical punches and combos, strategy boils down to three buttons: rock, paper, and scissors. Get ready for a cerebral challenge where your quick thinking and mental agility are key!

6 December – Kitten Island (PC, Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch, PS5

Kitten Island is an exciting and adorable platformer game where players control a cute kitten as they journey through various levels in three distinct worlds.

6 December – Lord of the Click 4 (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

In “Lord of the Click 4” you will find incredible new challenges, amazing graphics and improved mechanics. As a great monarch, you will fight many new and dangerous enemies using your clicker skills. Every click on your screen summons powerful warriors, deals crushing blows to enemies and directs the magic of nature into battle. But be careful "” each level will bring even more powerful and treacherous bosses, who will have to be defeated to advance further.

6 December – Marvel Rivals (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)

Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe!

6 December – MasterChef: Learn to Cook! (Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Mobile

Choose your ingredients, slice, prepare, plate and serve delicious dishes with style in fun mini-games! The MasterChef judges will evaluate your dish based on your performance and speed. Complete and unlock new recipes, challenges, and mini-games along your cooking journey!

6 December – Path of Exile II (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)

Path of Exile 2 is a next generation free-to-play Action RPG created by Grinding Gear Games. Journey across the deadly continent of Wraeclast, meeting multiple immersive cultures while facing off against evil in many forms. Path of Exile 2 features twelve character classes, 240 Skill Gems, hundreds of equipment base types, a six-act campaign, more than a hundred unique boss fights, a deep endgame system and so much more.

6 December – Shadow Tactics: Aiko’s Choice (PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on PC

Aiko’s Choice is the anticipated standalone expansion to the acclaimed stealth strategy game Shadow Tactics. Set in Edo Japan, you take control of the skillful kunoichi adept Aiko and her deadly assassin friends to hunt down the ghosts of her past.

6 December – Taboo Trial (Xbox Series) – already available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PS5

3D Rogue-like action game. You are a Valkyrie, choosing blessings from the Nordic gods to build your unique combat style. Go to complete the Taboo Trial guided by Loki.

6 December – Westild’s Law (Nintendo Switch, PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)

Westild’s Law offers dynamic shootouts where you must cleverly use every element of your arsenal to achieve victory. Throw dynamite to clear your path or send enemies flying, you can throw your weapon at your enemies to stun them when ammo runs low and then take their weapons. Also when the situation gets critical, activate “ultra-sense”, slow-down time and enhance your abilities to showcase the true power of the hero.

Wowzers, that’s a lot of games!!!! Will you be picking anyup, Symphonia looks wonderful, and I’m super intrigued to see how Marvel Rivals plays.