After a pretty quiet first half of the year, August finally kicks the door down. We’re getting big names, weird indies, genre mashups, and yes, another round of remakes no one asked for but everyone’s curious about.

GameReleaseGenreDeveloperVideo
Demon Slayer -Kimetsu no Yaiba- The Hinokami Chronicles 2 2025-08-05 Fighting & Adventure CyberConnect2
Lost Soul Aside 2025-05-30 Fighting & Adventure Ultizero Games
Era One 2025-08-06 Fighting & Adventure Team Complex
GUNTOUCHABLES 2025-08-07 Fighting & Adventure Game Swing
MakeRoom 2025-08-07 Fighting & Adventure Kenney
Tiny Bookshop 2025-08-07 Fighting & Adventure neoludic games
Mafia: The Old Country 2025-08-07 Fighting & Adventure Hangar 13
Echoes of the End 2025-08-12 Fighting & Adventure Myrkur Games
Gears of War: Reloaded 2025-08-28 Fighting & Adventure The Coalition
Shinobi: Art of Vengeance 2025-08-29 Fighting & Adventure SEGA
Metal Gear Solid Delta Snake Eater 2025-08-28 Shooter & Tactical Konami

If you’ve been waiting for something new to actually sink time into, this is your month. It’s a mix of comfort food and fresh risks, with a little something for every kind of player. Whether you’re in the mood for fast fights, slow builds, or stories you can lose yourself in, there’s no shortage of games worth a look.

Demon Slayer The Hinokami Chronicles 2

Release date:2021-10-15
Genre:Fighting & Adventure
Developer:CyberConnect2

Tanjiro and crew are back in a sequel that looks even sharper than before.

It leans into the best fights from the anime and gives players a packed roster of 24 characters.

The combat hits hard, the visuals pop, and yes, Rengoku still rules.

You may like it because
  • You’re into Demon Slayer
  • It delivers fast, flashy fights
  • The character variety keeps it fresh
  • PvP is tight and competitive

Lost Soul Aside

Release date:2025-05-30
Genre:Action, Adventure, RPG
Developer:Ultizero Games

What started as a solo dev dream is now a full-blown spectacle.

You play as Kazer, slashing through monsters with the help of a transforming weapon that won’t shut up.

Combat is fast, movement is slick, and the visuals don’t quit.

You may like it because
  • You want high-speed, stylish combat
  • It looks great and runs smooth
  • You like games with personality
  • The fights feel good from start to finish

Era One

Release date:2025-08-06
Genre:
Developer:Team Complex

Mix deep strategy with total freedom to build your space-faring army.

You design the bases, the ships, and the battle plan.

It’s all about how you adapt and survive in a galaxy that’s barely holding on.

You may like it because
  • You enjoy slow-burn strategy
  • Customization goes deep
  • It’s a thinker’s game with room to experiment
  • Sci-fi setting is gritty and believable

Gemporium

Release date:2025-08-08
Genre:Simulator, Cozy, Life Sim
Developer:Merge Conflict Studio

Run your own gem shop.

Image credit: Merge Conflict Studio

Dig deep, crack rocks, cut crystals, and try to turn raw sparkle into hard cash. You’ve got debt to pay and not a lot of time.

If the timer stresses you out, flip on Cozy Mode and relax. It’s just you, some shiny stones, and a shop that runs at your pace.

You may like it because
  • You like low-stress sim games
  • It’s simple but satisfying
  • Cozy Mode is a nice touch
  • It looks clean and colorful

Guntouchables

Release date:2025-08-07
Genre:Action Rougelike, Shooter, Bullet Hell
Developer:Game Swing

Blast your way through mutant wastelands with friends or solo.

Image credit: Game Swing

The twist? You and your squad vote on mutations that change each run.

The better you coordinate, the longer you last.

You may like it because
  • You like co-op roguelites with replay value
  • Enemy types keep changing
  • Gun mods add real depth
  • Every run feels different

MakeRoom

Release date:2025-08-07
Genre:Sandbox, Design Simulator, Casual
Developer:Kenney

Build rooms, vans, gardens, or whatever you feel like.

Image credit: Kenney

Ever dreamed about making your gaming room? Now its the time!

You may like it because
  • You want a peaceful creative game
  • There’s lots to unlock and play with
  • It’s great for quick sessions
  • You can share builds online

Tiny Bookshop

Release date:2025-08-07
Genre:Cozy, Casual
Developer:neoludic games

Set up a bookshop by the beach.

Pick what to sell, talk to townsfolk, and decorate your van-turned-storefront.

It’s full of small moments and low-key charm.

You may like it because
  • You like cozy-core with a side of story
  • It’s about books and quiet vibes
  • The world feels hand-crafted
  • You can play it slow or goal-driven

Break Arts III

Release date:2025
Genre:Action, Racing
Developer:MercuryStudio

Strap into a mech and hit the track.

Image credit: MercuryStudio

You build it from scratch, then take on other racers or duel it out in battle modes.

It’s equal parts speed and show-off parts catalog.

You may like it because
  • You love designing robots
  • It runs fast and looks sharp
  • There’s room to get creative
  • You can race or brawl

Mafia – The Old Country

Release date:2025-08-07
Genre:Action, Adventure
Developer:Hangar 13

Before Tommy, before Vito, there was Enzo. Sicily, early 1900s — a land of dirt roads, blood feuds, and strict codes of honor.

This is where the story begins, in the shadow of the old world, where violence simmers just beneath tradition.

This one slows it down for story and old-school grit.

You may like it because
  • You want grounded crime drama
  • It’s less chaos, more consequence
  • The setting feels fresh
  • You’ve been waiting for a proper prequel

Abyssus

Release date:2025-08-12
Genre:FPS, Rougelite, PvE, Co-op
Developer:DoubleMoose Games

You’re stuck underwater with brine-fueled guns and no way up.

Image credit: DoubleMoose Games

Each level shifts, each weapon can be modded, and each run feels like a last stand.

You’re not getting out clean. Probably not getting out at all. Bring friends because lone wolves don’t last down here.

You may like it because
  • You’re into fast, messy FPS action
  • The co-op is tight
  • It’s hard but fair
  • Builds change every time you play

Echoes of the End

Release date:2025-08-12
Genre:Action, Adventure, Fantasy
Developer:Myrkur Games

A story-heavy, third-person game with sword-and-magic combat.

Image credit: Myrkur Games

You play as Ryn, a magic-wielding fighter trying to rescue her brother from an oppressive regime.

Iceland-inspired landscapes, motion-captured characters, and environmental puzzles round it out.

You may like it because
  • Traversal and puzzle mechanics keep it from feeling repetitive
  • Partner mechanics with your companion add tactical variety
  • Visual design leans into natural beauty over fantasy excess
  • Realistic violence and dark narrative themes

Fresh Tracks

Release date:TBA
Genre:Rhythm, Rougelite, Runner
Developer:Buffalo Buffalo

Ski down a cursed mountain, dodge deadly hazards, and battle corrupted beasts, all to the rhythm of a 28-track reactive soundtrack.

Image credit: Buffalo Buffalo

Imagine Hades meets Sayonara Wild Hearts, with combat and movement synced to the beat.

Every slash, jump, and slide hits harder when you’re locked in with the music.

You may like it because
  • Great music with real-time adaptation
  • Roguelite design adds strategy to rhythm
  • Fully voiced story with mythic elements
  • Combat, movement, and music all feel synced

All Systems Dance

Release date:TBA
Genre:Action, Rhythm, Adventure
Developer:Mighty Yell Studios Inc.

In a grim, corporate-controlled future, resistance means dancing — literally.

Image credit: Mighty Yell Studios Inc.

Take the fight to the streets with rhythm-fueled battles, customizing a setlist of 48 unlockable dance moves.

Build hype, outstyle your rivals, and lead a rebellion that moves to the beat.

You may like it because
  • It turns rhythm combat into movement-based gameplay
  • Combos are tactical and expressive
  • The story’s weird but self-aware
  • Style and mechanics feed into each other

Morbid Metal

Release date:2025-08-20
Genre:
Developer:SCREEN JUICE

This hack-and-slash roguelite lets you shapeshift in real time between four unique characters — mid-combat, mid-combo, mid-chaos.

Each run scrambles the deck with randomized upgrades, letting you discover new synergies or barely survive the mess you built.

It’s fast, frantic, and different every time.

You may like it because
  • Shapeshifting builds combos between character abilities
  • Permadeath and upgrades drive replay
  • Combat is flashy but readable
  • Builds change how you engage each encounter

Void/BREAKER

Release date:2025-08-19
Genre:FPS, Rougelite
Developer:Stubby Games

From the solo developer behind The Entropy Centre, this one trades puzzles for pure velocity.

Image credit: Stubby Games

You get fast movement, faster shooting, and fully destructible environments that crumble mid-fight.

Layer in a gun-modding system with near-limitless combinations, and you’ve got a kinetic shooter built for repeat runs and reckless creativity.

You may like it because
  • Gunplay feels fast and responsive, built around movementSemi-
  • Pprocedural levels and choices give solid replay value
  • Gun modding system encourages experimentation
  • Destruction isn’t cosmetic, it’s a mechanic

Discounty

Release date:2025-08-21
Genre:Life Sim, RPG, Simulation
Developer:Crinkle Cut Games

You inherit a struggling discount store in a quirky harbor town and try to revive it.

Image credit: Crinkle Cut Games

Manage stock, customize layouts, charm the locals, and uncover small-town secrets.

It’s equal parts business sim and community RPG.

You may like it because
  • Shop design affects customer behavior
  • Community relationships change your business outcomes
  • You balance profit with town politics
  • Narrative touches make it more than a checklist sim

Gears of War: Reloaded

Release date:2025-08-26
Genre:Action, Shooter, TPS
Developer:The Coalition

Gears of War: Reloaded brings the original game back with a full remaster powered by Unreal Engine, tuned for current-gen consoles and PC.

The core stays the same: gritty cover-based shooting, chainsaw duels, and the war between humans and the Locust.

Multiplayer runs up to 120 FPS, with full cross-platform play and progress — so you can squad up or switch devices without losing your place.

You may like it because
  • Visual remake of a fan-favorite title
  • Keeps the classic gameplay loop intact
  • Strong focus on tactical cover combat
  • Looks built for nostalgia and newcomers alike

Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater

Release date:2025-08-28
Genre:Shooter & Tactical
Developer:KONAMI

A faithful remake of MGS3, rebuilt with modern visuals but keeping the same core story and systems.

That means stealth-focused gameplay, camo management, survival mechanics, and close-quarters combat, all intact, just with a serious graphical upgrade.

The “Delta” name signals what to expect: same foundation, modern presentation.

You may like it because
  • One of the best stealth games, now playable with modern controls
  • Visual upgrades without changing what worked
  • Camouflage and survival mechanics add depth
  • Voice acting and cinematics remain untouched

Story of Seasons – Grand Bazaar

Release date:2025-08-27
Genre:Life Sim, Farming Sim, Cozy
Developer:Marvelous Inc.

A remake of the handheld classic with full voice acting and updated visuals.

Image credit: Marvelous Inc.

You farm, build relationships, and run your own stall at a weekly town bazaar.

New mechanics include wind-powered machines and gliding traversal.

You may like it because
  • Bazaar days create a loop of planning, prep, and reward
  • Windmills and gliding add light puzzle elements
  • It’s one of the more interactive story of seasons entries
  • The voice acting adds energy to character events

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance

Release date:2025-08-29
Genre:Action, Plarformer
Developer:SEGA

The classic series returns in hand-drawn 2D.

Play as Joe Musashi on a revenge quest after his village is destroyed.

Expect stylish ninja combat, platforming challenges, and deep combos.

You may like it because
  • Art style comes from the Streets of Rage 4 team
  • Real combo depth with unlockable amulets and tools
  • Pre-purchase perks include early access and cosmetics
  • Hidden secrets and alternate routes reward replay

This lineup is proof PC gaming doesn’t sit still. One week you’re racing mechs, the next you’re selling old novels in a beach van.

Between major remakes, offbeat sims, and everything in between, August looks stacked.