12 New Games to Play in August
From giant monsters to giant mechs, there is something for almost everyone in August.
Giant mechanical robots (mechs). Giant monsters. Giant games. August has its share of big releases. Throw in a musical RPG, a magic shooter and football, and there is something for just about everyone. Check out these top releases for August.
Baldur's Gate 3
This Dungeons & Dragons based RPG promises hundreds of hours of playtime and roughly 17,000 game endings. It should keep you busy well into fall. Available Aug. 3 on PC.
Gord
Enter a grim fantasy world inspired by Slavic folklore. Can you keep your tribe safe as they venture into forbidden lands? Find out Aug. 8 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
WrestleQuest
A role-playing game meets wrestling simulation. Can you beat the legends to become one yourself? Available Aug. 8 on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.
Atlas Fallen
Battle epic monsters in a desolate wasteland. Available Aug. 10 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Stray Gods: The Role-Playing Musical
You have become a Muse to the Greek Gods who reside on earth. Can you solve the murder of your predicessor’s death? Oh, did we mention this game is also a musical? Find it Aug. 10 on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.
Madden NFL 24
The yearly installment of the popular sports game drops Aug. 18 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC. Check out our recent article on the top rated players in Madden 24.
The Texas Chain Saw Massacre
Play as the notorious family or a victim in this third-person asymmetrical horror game. Available Aug. 18 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Immortals of Aveum
In what might be the first “magic shooter,” you use your power to try and stop the Everwar and save the world. Available Aug. 22 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
The latest game in the Armored Core franchise, and the first in the series in over a decade. Build and control your giant mech against overwhelming opposition. Available Aug. 25 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Sea of Stars
A retro-inspired turn-based RPG, Sea of Stars is the prequel to The Messenger. Available Aug. 29 on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.
Under the Waves
A narrative-driven adventure game about the engulfing power of grief set in the isolation of the deep sea. Available Aug. 29 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Trine 5: A Clockwork Conspiracy
The heroes of Trine return in their latest adventure. Can they stop the villains from taking over the kingdom? Available Aug. 31 on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.
Which game are you most excited for? Let us know in the comments.
