15 New Games to Play in August
Here’s some money, go buy a Star Wars
August has a nice mix of much-anticipated big-name games and intriguing indie darlings. Which game are you most excited to play? Let us know in the comments.
Star Wars: Bounty Hunter
A remake of the Game Cube classic. Take on the role of Jango Fett and bring in your bounty, dead or alive. Available Aug. 1 on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.
Thank Goodness You're Here!
You are a small traveling salesperson helping the locals in town with a variety of odd jobs in this rather silly game. Available Aug. 1 on PlayStation, Switch and PC.
World of Goo 2
Link your goo blobs to solve puzzles in this sequel to the award-winning 2008 classic. Available Aug. 2 on Switch and PC.
Cat Quest 3
Hunt for treasure as a purrivateer and avoid the Pirate King’s wrath. Available Aug. 8 (International Cat Day!) on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.
SteamWorld Heist 2
The SteamWorld Heist crew takes to the water in the latest installment from the franchise. Available Aug. 8 on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch and PC.
The Crush House
Become the producer of a of a ‘90s reality television show. Can you keep The Crush House on the air? Find out Aug. 9 on PC.
Streets of Rogue 2
Become a super criminal and attempt to take down the corrupt president in this immersive RPG. Or, just become a farmer. The choices are up to you. Streets of Rogue 2 launches Aug. 14 on PC.
Madden NFL 25
The annual dose of NFL football returns with the latest set of rookies and a new schedule. Can you make the Bears good with Caleb Williams? Probably not, but you can try Aug. 16 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Black Myth: WuKong
Dive into a game steeped in Chinese mythology. Pick up one of the most wishlisted games of the year Aug. 20 on PlayStation and PC.
Dustborn
From the publisher’s description: a “game centered around themes of hope, love, friendship, robots and the transformative power of words.” Check out Dustborn Aug. 20 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Tactical Breach Wizards
A modern breech game where you play as one of four wizard classes in an attempt to unravel a conspiracy plot. Will your best plans work as hoped, or will you head back to the drawing board? Tactical Breach Wizards launches Aug. 22 on PC.
Concord
An Overwatch-esque battle game. Team up with friends or strangers in a variety of 5V5 PVP modes. Concord releases Aug. 23 on PlayStation and PC.
Squirrel With A Gun
As the name suggests, you are a squirrel, with a gun! How’d you get it? Who knows! What can you do with it? Smite your enemies, or use it to transverse long distances. Those things have a kick, after all. Squirrely, get your gun Aug. 29 on PC.
Visions of Mana
Guide your character’s friends to the legendary Tree of Mana in the first new Mana game in 15 years. Check it out Aug. 29 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
Star Wars Outlaws
The month starts and ends with Star Wars games. Take on the role of Kay Vess, a space scoundrel assembling a team to partake in an interstellar heist. Take off with Star Wars Outlaws Aug. 30 on PlayStation, Xbox and PC.
