If you’re looking for which games are releasing in August 2025, we’ve got you covered. Weekly Game Launch is your summary of what games to expect this week. So let’s see what this week has in store for us.
That summer lull lasted long eh? Check out all the games coming out this week. Not many BIG titles, but plenty to get your teeth sunk into if you’re looking for something new.
11 August
Deadzone: Rogue (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Deadzone: Rogue is a fast-paced roguelite FPS set in deep space. You awaken aboard the ISS-X, with no memory of who you are. There's a legion of rogue machines, and they're closing in fast. Fight through swarms of enemies, loot rare gear, and arm yourself with augments to survive.
Whisper Mountain Outbreak (PC)
Whisper Mountain Outbreak is an isometric cooperative player-versus-environment multiplayer survival horror game where you and your friends must work together to escape the cursed fog-covered Mt. Bisik. Explore abandoned buildings, fight monsters, scavenge resources, craft items, solve puzzles, and figure out a way to escape the whispering madness.
Skatehouse (PC)
Design and customize your dream skate shop, choose what products to display, and manage individual skate parts. Upgrade your supply chain to produce more and keep your shelves stocked. Combine different parts and sell complete boards.
Yield! Fall of Rome (PC)
The year is 401 AD, and the scent of spring fills the air as the sun sets slowly. What initially appears to be an ordinary night along the banks of the Rhine River is, in fact, the prelude to the demise of the world’s most enduring empire. Your mission is to assume command of the campaign and advance through Europe, one province at a time. However, you are not alone in this endeavor. Other factions are also poised to vie for the same objective: the capture of Rome and a place in the annals of history!
12 August
Abyssus (PC)
Gather your friends and dive into Abyssus’ fast-paced multiplayer shooting action. Fight through gorgeous hand-crafted levels in a roguelite adventure that will put your tactical skills to the ultimate test. Wield powerful brine-powered weapons and refit them with ancient technologies to gain an edge over your foes.
Age of Wonders 4: Archon Prophecy (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Take command of the forces of light, in the Age of Wonders 4: Archon Prophecy Expansion. Join the celestial Archons as they strike back against Urrath's corrupt forces. Consult the oracles and glimpse the hidden prophecies that shape the fates of the realms, and become the master of your own destiny.
Doors: Paradox (PS4, PS5) – already available on Android, PC, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series
A relaxing puzzle escape game! Make your way through a variety of hand-crafted 3D dioramas, look for useful objects, find hidden clues and solve fun puzzles! Unravel this mysterious adventure about chaos, order and the surreal.
Echoes of the End (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
The world ended long ago. We're only living in its echoes. Echoes of the End is a cinematic third-person action-adventure game. It blends a deeply personal, character-driven story with thrilling magic and sword-based combat, engaging traversal and thought-provoking puzzles. Inspired by Iceland, this epic adventure offers a mature, rich and immersive experience in a breathtaking and original fantasy world.
Fallen City Brawl (PC)
As a brutal battle for control of Fallen City's criminal underworld rages, four strangers join forces to survive and reclaim the streets! With a ferocious wolf at their sides, these unlikely allies will face impossible odds. Only by binding together can they reach the final showdown that will decide who lives and who falls.
Memory Holder: The Numbers (PS4, PS5)
They lead to infinite possibilities, yet they have a modest beginning. As with many things in life, the numbers are here to stay. They might be more prevalent in some lives compared to others, but each of us will regularly encounter them on our journey. As such, it is probably best to get used to them from a young age.
Noble Legacy (PC)
After returning from war, you claim your inheritance: Greenwood"”a neglected realm on the brink of collapse. As its new Lord, you must guide your kingdom to greatness, not from a distant throne, but by walking its cobbled streets and verdant fields. In this third-person kingdom builder, you must raise your realm from rubble with a builder's touch"”every hall, heath, and castle wall crafted to your design.
Ra Ra Boom (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Gear up for four-player cooperative action with a modern twist! Ra Ra BOOM rockets you to a future Earth overrun by rogue AI. Battle waves of enemies and upgrade your ninja cheerleader's skills as you beat "˜em up, shoot "˜em up, and smash through the chaos! Even ninja space cheerleaders know you don't bring a pom-pom to a boss fight.
SCP-087 The Stairwell Horror VR (PS VR2)
SCP-087 refers to an anomalous structure that appears to resemble a stairwell. Attempts to reach the end of the stairwell have been unsuccessful, with subjects reporting an oppressive atmosphere upon entering the structure. Auditory hallucinations, specifically the sound of distant and distressed voices, are frequently reported by those who explore SCP-087. Light sources do not function effectively beyond a few meters within the structure, as the surrounding darkness appears to absorb any illumination.
Senua’s Saga: Hellblade II (PS5) – already available on PC, Xbox Series
In the much-anticipated sequel to the award-winning Hellblade: Senua's Sacrifice, our heroine Senua embarks on a relentless journey of survival amid the myths and trials of Viking Iceland. Determined to liberate those who have suffered under the yoke of tyranny, she must conquer not only the darkness that lurks in the world but also the one that resides within herself.
Shields of Loyalty (PC)
Shields of Loyalty is a turn-based dark fantasy strategy game. It is set in a thematic 2D world inspired by a legacy of genre classics, enriched with great features and modern gameplay. Experience challenging TBS action with high replayability value on the island world of Mantaria as you lead your army victoriously from battle to battle!
Temari Trials (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Step into the sharp mind (and quick paws) of a samurai cat in training! In Temari Trials, you’ll solve logic-based Sokoban-style puzzles, pushing temaris to unlock chests and prove you’re ready for the warrior’s path.
Viewfinder (Xbox Series) – already available on PC, PS4, PS5
Challenge perception, redefine reality, and reshape the world around you with an instant camera. Viewfinder is a new single player game offering gamers hours of interesting and fun experiences while uncovering the mysteries left behind.
World War Z VR (Meta Quest, Steam VR)
World War Z VR is an immersive single-player first-person shooter experience that challenges you to take on huge swarms of zombies. Based on the hit game World War Z that has now captivated over 25 million players.
13 August
DUCK: Dangerous Ultimate Cartridge Kidnapper (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
A group of ducklings finds a mysterious 100-in-1 cartridge and are now forced to play all the games to escape the insidious cartridge spirit! 100 microgames, fun and increasing difficulty"”what more do you need for an interesting adventure?
Dungeon Stalkers (PC)
Dungeon Stalkers” is a PvEvP dungeon crawler game where you can experience the exploration of traditional dungeon RPG and the joy of the escape survival genre. You become a “Dungeon Stalker,” venturing into dungeons to seek wealth, honor, and truth. Select Stalkers with their own stories and help them grow stronger, fighting alongside trustworthy companions in an ever-changing dungeon environment plagued by the witch’s curse.
Faye Falling (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Take the role of a recently passed soul, unable to recall who you are or how you died. After a chance encounter with a powerful entity, you begin an epic journey to defeat a growing darkness, while recovering your memories along the way. Engage in fast-paced turn-based battles against a wide variety of enemies, evade damage by dodging enemy attacks in snappy minigames and cast powerful spells to fend off your opponents.
Jupiter Hell Classic (PC – Early Access)
After over 11 years in hiatus Chaos Forge resumes development on its original turn-based roguelike shooter, DRL. We’re updating the game’s mechanics and graphics and changing the setting to match the one featured in its acclaimed remake – Jupiter Hell – and bringing the game to Steam players, as a fully-featured commercial release, under the name Jupiter Hell Classic.
Midnight Cat Heist (Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Play as a sneaky city cat with sticky paws and a heart of gold. Sneak, leap, and loot your way through cozy urban levels to bring the purrfect gifts home to your beloved human. Every shiny trinket is a treasure in this 2D pixel platformer of feline thievery and chaotic charm!
14 August
A Fistful of Yankees (PC)
There is only one rule in the Wild West, the rule of the gun. Lead a fistful of Yankee soldiers on a mission to bring order to this chaotic frontier, facing desperados, robber barons, and more in a spaghetti western RTS adventure like no other.
Beneath the Six (PC)
Beneath The Six is a traditional roguelike set in a fractured world long-forgotten by space and time. Collect powerful dice sets, use them to forge valiant adventurers and explore daily randomized dungeons full of trinkets, traps and treasures.
Curse Rounds (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Curse Rounds is a frantic game where you must try to survive random rounds, accumulating a curse with each room from the 60+ available cards in the game, while killing enemies with your pistolflash and a variety of amazing shots. No two attempts are ever the same!
Diamond Hands: To the Moon (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC, Switch
Diamond Hands: To The Moon is a deceptively simple yet brutally challenging platformer where your mission is clear: get to the moon. Move left, move right, jump, that's all you've got. But mastering your jump strength is key to landing on those elusive platforms and climbing higher.
Dice Gambit (PC)
A turn based tactics game where you roll and allocate dice to control your characters in combat. Completely customize your characters build with a huge array of powers that allow for boundless combinations. All set in a Neo-renaissance metropolis, filled with aristocratic families vying for power.
Dorfromantik (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC, Switch
Dorfromantik is a relaxing building strategy and puzzle game in which you place tiles to create ever-growing, idyllic village landscapes. With Dorfromantik, you can immerse yourself in a quiet, peaceful world at any time and take a break from everyday life. At the same time, Dorfromantik offers a challenge for those who are looking for one: To beat the high score, you need to carefully plan and strategically place your tiles.
Drag x Drive (Switch 2)
Use the Joy-Con 2 mouse controls and enjoy a new experience by strapping into Drag x Drive. A new online three-versus-three game experience, Drag x Drive (pronounced "Drag and Drive") challenges players to use the mouse controls with both Joy-Con 2 at the same time to intuitively steer, speed up, perform tricks and make plays such as dunks.
Dream Park Story (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Android, iOS, PC, PS4, PS5, Switch
Create and customize your own amusement park. From humble attractions like the teacup ride or trampolines, you’ll be able to build up to bigger and better things. You can even hire mascots and hold fantastic parades!
EA Sports Madden NFL 26 (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch 2, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
EA SPORTSâ„¢ Madden NFL 26 leverages a new AI-powered machine learning system to convert thousands of plays from nearly a decade of real NFL data into more explosive gameplay"”with new player-specific traits, authentic play-styles, and adaptive counters that match on-field tendencies and strategies of NFL quarterbacks and coaches.
Hidden Pass (PC)
Become a Wanderer – explorer, warrior, leader and tactician all in one – and solve the mystery of the Elyrium Belt in this single-player turn-based RPG! Master tactical turn-based battles on land and in the air as you outmanoeuvre a plethora of powerful foes. Seek out Elyrium, a highly valuable and even more dangerous mineral that allows its wielders to warp reality, channelling sorcerous power and bending gravity.
Inkshade (PC)
The creature behind the desk insists that you play their wooden board game. And in this game, you are a captain looking for the mysterious realm known only as the abyss. To reach such a place, you'll need to conquer a continent, acquire an airship, and sail into cursed skies. Or rather, assemble a crew and have them do it for you. It will take more than one attempt to defeat the game master and achieve victory, and every run will be different from the last.
Iwakura Aria (PC, Switch)
The Iwakura mansion holds a dark secret. Ichiko the new young maid joins looking for nothing but safety and security, but would soon find herself entangled with the beautiful daughter of the Iwakura household. Unravel the secrets of the Iwakura mansion in this gripping suspense visual novel.
Jurnal Risa: Dark Destiny (PC)
From the hidden pages of Jurnal Risa comes a visual novel where the boundary between the living and the unseen begins to blur. Step into Jurnal Risa’s world where each shadow holds a story, and every whisper leads you deeper into the unknown. Witness the resurrection of the forspoken nemesis of Jurnal Risa crew that was never told before. Unveil its dark destiny within this horror-adventure game.
Kevin Tom’s Football Star Manager (PC)
The original retro-Âstyled football management game remade and re-released in 2025. It’s a faithful recreation of the original groundbreaking 1982 Football Manager, the title that launched the football-management genre!
Lost Twins 2 (PC, PS5, Xbox Series)
Lost Twins 2 is an incredibly cute puzzle adventure that will challenge, entertain and maybe even inspire you. Guide Abi and Ben on their journey to find a way back home across a whimsical polygonal playground crafted with an enormous amount of care. Is the mystical Fenghuang leading them home or steering them down a rabbit hole? Inspired by Miyazaki, the art style merges soft, painterly backgrounds with simplified, memorable characters and fluid animations.
Midnight Murder Club (PC, PS5)
You've been invited to the Midnight Murder Club, an elite group that gives you nothing but a gun and a flashlight before sending you into the darkened halls of a mansion. Conceal your identity behind a mask and join your friends in a game of perception, deception, and sharpshooting. In the darkness, every decision counts.
Monster Mop Up (PC)
Rescue the scared little Ragamuffins from the human world and clean up all evidence of their existence. Mop stains, burn poop, and get rewarded with high tech gear and upgrades. Save enough, and you can even expand your home, decorate it, and live happily ever after with your fluffy little friends! As our newly appointed Custodian, it’s your time to shine (literally) and polish every corner while saving your fluffy Ragamuffin friends from the unfamiliar human world.
Ovis Loop (PC)
A pixel-art action roguelike with dynamic combat, player-led combo crafting and a post-apocalyptic battle of wolf and lamb. Step into the shoes of the robot-sheep Omega to wield sci-fi weapons and gather evolving skills to protect your flock. Jump into the loop and create a unique combat style.
Parking World: Build & Manage (PS5, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Finally, you are in charge, conquering the toils of car travel – create your perfect parking garage and carefully manage its operation and staff, overcome dynamic events, and get ready to solve everybody else's parking problems in this sandbox economy simulator for automotive enthusiasts.
Relic Hunters Legend (PC, Xbox Series)
In “Relic Hunters Legend,” players journey across the cosmos alongside a motley crew of Relic Hunters in dynamic 4-player online multiplayer missions, as well as solo story adventures. Battle the nefarious Duke Ducan, acquire formidable gear, deploy distinct abilities, and discover Relics that reveal the mysteries of the past.
The Scouring (PC)
The Scouring is a real-time strategy game where humans and orcs fight for dominance. Build bases, manage resources, and lead armies. Wield magic, unleash cannons, and outsmart foes in dynamic battles. Defend from waves of undead at night!
Silver Screen Story (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on Android, iOS, Pc, PS4, PS5, Switch
Become the boss of film studios and lead them to worldwide fame, supervising the production of blockbusters! Customize your studios with facilities such as a CG or sound studio, staff cafeteria, or acting school.
Steampunch: Lost Tombs (PS5, Xbox Series)
Steampunch: Lost Tombs is the second game in the franchise, and it takes the action to a whole new level with simplified combat, mysterious levers, and precision-based platforming. Run, jump, and dash in eight directions as you explore dangerous tombs, collect relics, and unlock portals to the next challenge.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown (Switch, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tactical Takedown is the first-ever turn-based TMNT video game. Inspired by the classic cartoon, you’ll experience a bold new approach to the world of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! Splinter and Shredder are dead, and as the Turtles approach adulthood, they’re not just growing up... they’re growing apart. Battle the Foot Clan as a powerful new leader takes control in action-packed campaigns that showcase each Turtle individually.
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Toaplan is a legendary developer known for its arcade games released throughout the 1980s and 1990s, and the team at Tokyo's Tatsujin have been tirelessly working to make sure that retro game fans and new gamers alike can continue to enjoy their iconic legacy. Some of the games include not only the Japanese version, but also the international version with different specifications, allowing players to get their hands upon rare titles that were hard to procure in Japan.
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 1 brings you: Flying Shark Fire Shark (local cooperative support) Tiger Heli Twin Cobra (local cooperative support) Out Zone (local cooperative support) Fixeight (local cooperative support) Batsugun (local cooperative support) Dogyuun (local cooperative support)
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2 (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Toaplan Arcade Collection Vol. 2 contains the following titles: Zero Wing (local cooperative support) Hellfire (local cooperative support) Slap Fight Grind Stormer Truxton Truxton II (local cooperative support) Vimana (local cooperative support) Twin Hawk (local cooperative support)
Voxelgram 2 (PC)
Voxelgram 2 is a 3D nonogram logic game, where you solve puzzles by sculpting voxel models and uncovering dioramas made from them.
Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War – Definitive Edition (PC)
The Definitive Edition includes all the Dawn of War and Standalone Expansion content; 4 Classic Dawn of War Campaigns, 9 Armies, and over 200 Maps all in one game. The game will feature 4K support, upscaled textures (4x the originals), and image-based lighting for a higher level of fidelity while retaining the classic experience.
15 August
1989 After the War (Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
An atomic war has reduced the world to a toxic heap of ruins and chaos. As an ex-agent named Sebastian Beck, you'll face off against 7 dangerous criminals and traverse 7 levels filled with enemies and traps to overcome. The game also challenges you with a unique mechanic where the environment becomes increasingly hostile due to radiation"”reach regenerating refrigerators that serve as life-saving checkpoints. Use your blade, grenades and shotgun to fight your way through this dangerous world, in glorious 1980s arcade style.
Bangman (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Bangman "” a perfect example of what a pixel-art roguelike should be. The game gives you everything you love: hordes of monsters, tons of unique characters, countless ways to slaughter them, and many, many, many attempts to do so. Wondering what's in short supply here? The game costs very little money! And that's always nice.
Bendy: Lone Wolf (PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Bendy: Lone Wol will tests your ability to survive against ever increasing odds. Monsters and obstacles emerge from every direction as you journey into the rubberhose halls of the world’s most evil animation studio. Every day is a challenge. Become Boris as he ventures deep into the endlessly generated corridors of Joey Drew Studios and beyond in search of supplies, weapons, and the dark truths that await him.
Bus Stop Shuffle (PS4, PS5)
All aboard! Get ready for a colorful, brain-teasing puzzle experience where your goal is simple but oh-so-addictive: arrange all passengers to fit perfectly on their matching buses. Sounds easy? Think again! In this fun and relaxing puzzle game, you'll face increasingly tricky challenges as you sort passengers by color and seat them correctly before the buses depart. Each level brings new patterns, tighter spaces, and more passengers to organize "” testing your logic, speed, and strategic thinking.
Demons are Coming! (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Your once-sacred homeland now lies in the grip of a demonic invasion. Wielding two fully customizable weapons, you’ll fight back with precision and power, dodging, parrying, and blazing through relentless enemy hordes. With hundreds of upgrade combinations, adapt your playstyle and push back the darkness. Shatter enemy cover, deflect incoming fire, and emerge as a true slayer of demons.
Girls of the Tower (Xbox Series) – already available on PC, Switch
Girl squad assembled! Conquer the tower in this auto chess adventure!
In this adventure, you can recruit over 70 unique companions across 17 races and classes, including orcs, archers, assassins, dwarves, elves, mages, and more. Build your ultimate team by combining their abilities and synergy.
GOST of Time (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
42 and more ways of using your own dead body in time travel. GOST of Time is an absurdist top-down action and puzzle game with time-traveling mechanics.
Hidden Depths (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
Explore a deadly cave in Hidden Depths, a challenging 2D platformer in pixel art style with fixed-screen levels, deadly traps, and 30 stages of precision and mastery. Grab the key, escape, and uncover the secrets hidden in the depths!
Inayah – Life After Gods (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
In the post-apocalyptic remnants of an advanced alien civilization, an orphaned outcast named Inayah sets out on a perilous journey to find her tribe. Guided by her mentor, she navigates a divided world, forging bonds and uncovering secrets that redefine the meaning of family. Experience an emotionally charged adventure where every decision shapes Inayah’s destiny.
Island Notes (PC)
After a yacht accident, you and your guests are stranded on a mysterious island. Will you survive alone or help everyone pull through together? The game blends romance, survival, crafting, farming, fishing, pet taming, and more"”promising a unique survival adventure.
Maze: Path of Light (Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch
Embark on a relaxing yet mind-bending journey through thousands of uniquely designed mazes. From classic square puzzles to complex circular, triangular, and even hexagonal labyrinths"”experience a truly diverse and enchanting experience.
Mind Over Magnet (PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, Xbox Series)
An attractive puzzle platformer where you use magnetism to escape a factory. Meet a cast of magnet characters and work together to solve logical conundrums.
Off (PC, Switch)
"I'm the Batter. I've been entrusted with a sacred mission." One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.
Planetary Life (PC – Early Access)
From an uninhabited planet in space to an ecosystem full of life. In Planetary Life you will be able to shape a planet in the purest Sandbox Simulation style, playing with its mountains, seas and even its climate, to create the perfect habitat to harbor life. Control a planet with the multiple tools available.
Robert on Earth (PC)
This is a story-driven farming simulator. In the near future, Earth’s resources have vanished, and organic life has yielded to a cold mechanical age. Yet deep within shadowed ruins, a sliver of green hope endures. Play as a charming, lost little robot carving out an oasis beneath the wasteland. Fence your fields, place cozy benches, and decorate your homestead with unique treasures from your adventures!
Supraworld (PC – Early Access)
You play an apprentice of the solver’s guild. Solvers are the most important people in this world because puzzle storms are rising all over the place, making people’s lives harder. You’re challenged with graduating your solver’s exam by saving the princess from the nearby castle. Supraworld is a First-Person-Puzzle-Metroidvania. The interconnected world will expand the more upgrades and abilities you find.
Ukko & Guara: Stellarbound (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series) – already available on PC
Explore vibrant worlds with Ukko and Guará in a poetic quest to restore a fallen star. A contemplative, hand-drawn puzzle game with single-player co-op mechanics and an immersive soundtrack.
Zumba – Treasure of the Marble Sea (PS5, Switch, Xbox Series)
Set sail on a marble-blasting adventure! In Zumba - Treasure of the Marble Sea, shoot, match, and explode marbles before they reach the end. Unlock powerful upgrades, earn stars, and journey through pirate-themed worlds!
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