Sometimes behind the loudest AAA releases from big studios there are smaller, yet equally compelling projects that deserve attention. This look takes stock of recent launches and upcoming titles, presenting a TOP 10 list worth tracking between play sessions, featuring games like star field, Marvel’s Spider-Man 2, Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, and Mortal Kombat 1.
Ghost runner 2
- Release date: October 26, 2023
- Developer: One more level
- Publisher: 505 Games
- Genre: platformer, fighting game, adventure game
If the first Ghostrunner left a mark, the sequel raises the bar. Ghostrunner 2 accelerates the pace, widens the array of moves, and brings even more sharp, adrenaline-pumping action. It positions players as cyber ninjas navigating neon-lit streets and complex environments with brutal efficiency.
RoboCop: Rogue City
- Release date: November 2, 2023
- Developer: Teyon
- Publisher: Nacon
- Genre: First-person shooter, adventure game
Fans of the RoboCop universe will feel right at home in RoboCop: Rogue City. A first-person shooter where players embody the iconic cyborg cop, enforcing the law, solving cases, and keeping the streets safe by any means necessary. Expect evidence gathering, interrogations, and steady public order maintenance, all with a distinct cybernetic flair.
The finale
- Release date: unknown, but open beta
- Developer: Embark Studios
- Publishers: Embark Studios, Embark Studios AB
- Genre: first-person shooter
- Cooperative: yes
The Finale shines as a team shooter with vivid combat, explosive gunfights, and a generous set of abilities that invite players to craft their own approach, even when that approach involves blowing up structures. While the final release date remains uncertain, early access through the open beta makes it possible to jump in and test the experience now.
Have you tested the beta version of The Finals yet?
Like a Dragon Gaiden
- Release date: November 8, 2023
- Developer: Ryu Ga Gotoku Studio
- Publishers: Sega, SEGA of America
- Genre: Fighting, Action-Adventure
Followers of the Yakuza series will recognize a familiar vibe in Like a Dragon Gaiden, while offering a fresh bridge between Yakuza 6 and the broader saga. The game promises new storytelling twists and a return of entertaining elements like the karaoke mini-game, along with other surprises that keep the series lively.
The day before
- Release date: November 10, 2023
- Developer: Fntastic
- Publisher: MyTona
- Genre: Massively multiplayer online game, Shooter, Adventure game, Survival
- Cooperative: yes
The Day Before is an MMO set in a post-apocalyptic world where danger hides around every corner, from roaming zombies to rival players. Surviving effectively means building a strong team and staying sharp as the world around you evolves with every session.
More than a single moment of distraction, this game world invites collaboration and strategy in equal measure. It stands out as a social, gear-driven experience amid a landscape crowded with blockbuster premieres, offering a slower, more communal rhythm to the season.
Several other titles vie for attention as fall gives way to winter, each presenting its own flavor of challenge, exploration, and co-op action. The open beta model for some of these games means audiences can sample the core experience early and decide what deserves a permanent spot on their shelves.
More interesting TOPs and selections
The Talos Principle 2
- Release date: November 2, 2023
- Developer: Croteam
- Publisher: Devolver Digital
- Genre: puzzle, adventure game, action
The Talos Principle 2 places players in a robot-inhabited world with puzzles that grow more intricate as the journey unfolds. It blends philosophical musings with clever challenges and multiple endings, delivering a contemplative yet gripping experience.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Release date: winter 2023
- Developer: Saber Interactive
- Publisher: Focus Entertainment
- Genre: shooting game, fighting game, adventure game
- Cooperative: yes
In Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 players step into the armor of a Space Marine and leap into epic battles. Expect massive clashes, rugged gear, and a storyline heavy on atmosphere and scale—an experience built for fans of the grim universe.
The invincible
- Release date: November 6, 2023
- Developers: Starward Industries, Starward Industries SA
- Publisher: 11 bit studios
- Genre: adventure game, action
Exploration takes center stage in The Invincible, a sci-fi thriller that unfolds on Regis 3. Players step into the shoes of an astrobiologist navigating a world where truth and danger collide, all inspired by Stanislaw Lem’s celebrated novel.
Warhammer 40,000: Rogue Trader
- Release date: December 7, 2023
- Developer and publisher: Owlcat Games
- Genre: Role playing, Adventure game, Strategy game
- Cooperative: yes
Fans of the Warhammer universe will get a fresh angle with Rogue Trader, a title that puts players in the captain’s chair to command a ship, assemble a crew, and chart a course through Koronus space with tactical precision and strategic depth.
Persona 5 Tactics
- Release date: November 16, 2023
- Developers: Atlus, P Studio
- Publishers: Sega, SEGA of America
- Genre: Tactical RPG, Adventure game
Persona 5 Tactics reimagines a beloved series through a tactical lens, delivering stylish visuals and a fresh plot arc that expands the world with a distinct strategic flavor for fans and newcomers alike.
Found something for yourself? If smaller titles pull you away from big fall blockbusters, share your picks in the comments and suggest games not to miss this fall and winter season.
Which of the games from the collection will you definitely play?
Source: VG Times