Next week brings a fresh batch of games to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, and Game Pass, offering a mix of genres from action RPGs to cozy sims. Whether you’re in the mood for tactical shooters or puzzle adventures, something is coming soon worth checking out.
Let’s take a look at some of the games arriving between August 18 and 22, including some that might surprise you with their creativity and style.
Black Myth: Wukong – August 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
This action RPG draws heavily from Chinese mythology, inspired by the classic Journey to the West. You’ll play as the Destined One, exploring mysterious challenges and uncovering truths behind a legendary tale. The game’s visuals and storytelling promise to be quite atmospheric.
Delta Force – August 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
The iconic tactical shooter returns as a free-to-play experience with three gameplay modes: Warfare, Operations, and a remake of the Black Hawk Down campaign. It’s a team-based shooter that tests coordination and strategy, perfect if you enjoy military-style action.
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution – August 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Shantae’s latest adventure involves a pirate named Risky Boots who rotates the continent to plunder coastal towns. You’ll manipulate the land itself by shifting and twisting multilayered levels, blending platforming with a clever twist. It’s been two decades in the making, so expectations are high.
Herdling – August 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
From the creators of the atmospheric Far games, Herdling is a new alpine expedition game where you guide a herd of charming creatures up a mountain. Along the way, you’ll face eerie dangers and obstacles, all wrapped in a serene but mysterious vibe. It’s kinda soothing but with an edge.
BrokenLore: Don’t Watch – August 18
Smart Delivery
A psychological horror game focusing on Shinji, a hikikomori trapped in his Tokyo apartment. Video games are his only escape, but a sinister entity named Hyakume lurks, watching his unraveling mind. If you like slow-burn horror with a personal story, this might catch your interest.
To Farm Lands – August 18
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
This farm-themed puzzle game requires placing various shaped farm items into a grid without gaps. Sounds simple? Guess again. The challenges can get tricky enough to make even experienced puzzle fans sweat a little.
Astro Adventure: Core Hunt – August 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Play as an astronaut stranded on an alien planet, collecting powerful energy cores to escape. This 2D platformer combines exploration with some tense moments on a hostile world.
Cubey: Hexfall – August 19
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Smash hexagonal blocks, gather coins, and unlock gates in this fast-paced puzzle platformer. Missing a block means you might have to start over. Can you keep up with the pace?
Acres – August 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Manage your crops to meet market demands in this farming sim. Timing and planning your harvests will be key to success.
Beautiful Sakura: Football Club – August 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
A romantic sports visual novel where you play Kaito, a football star facing rivals both on and off the field. Can you win the championship and maybe someone’s heart?
City of Springs – August 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Step into the shoes of Val, a mechanic in a tightly controlled city where protesting is dangerous. look at a world of inequality and oppression in this story-driven game.
Core.Sys – August 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
A retro-style hacking puzzle game where you break through layers of digital security by selecting code sequences on a grid. It’s a brainteaser with a neat arcade feel.
CritterGarden – August 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Breed and care for adorable critters with distinct needs in this relaxing farm sim. You’ll discover new species by evolving existing ones, making for a charming and cozy experience.
Golden Knight – August 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
As the legendary Golden Knight, journey through forests and castles to fight the encroaching darkness threatening the kingdom of Valerond. Expect plenty of enemies and challenges along the way.
Heart of Ice by Dave Morris – August 20
A sci-fi tale set in a new Ice Age where nine heroes seek a powerful artifact called the Heart of Volent. Cooperation and competition collide in this story of survival and ambition.
Shamans Mask of the Rune Magic – August 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
A platformer focusing on a shaman’s melee combat and spellcasting, featuring evasion mechanics and various enemies with distinct attack styles. The game encourages strategic use of runes and spells.
SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia In The Americas – August 20
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
A find-the-difference hidden object game with hand-drawn scenes across the Americas. Beware the mafia rats that pop up unexpectedly!
Boulder Dash 40th Anniversary – August 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Celebrate 40 years of this classic game with updated visuals while keeping true to the original gameplay of hunting diamonds in dangerous caves.
Discounty – August 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Manage a supermarket in a quirky town, balancing stock and relationships with locals. Build friendships or rivalries while uncovering secrets in this cozy management sim RPG.
Journey of Johann: Snowy Mountain – August 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
An action-adventure platformer designed with speedrunning in mind. Use weapons for climbing, blocking, and combat while solving puzzles and racing against time.
Grit and Valor – 1949 – August 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
Take part in a resistance movement against Axis Mechs in a war-torn Europe. Deliver an EMP weapon behind enemy lines to turn the tide in this intense scenario.
Knightica – August 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
A roguelike autobattler where you recruit and strategically place units to free kingdoms. Combining tactical combat with enchanting abilities, it challenges your planning skills.
Sengoku Dynasty – August 21
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere
Build a community and start a dynasty in a region recovering from famine and war. Play solo or co-op in an open world filled with crafting, hunting, and automation.
Antarctica 88: 4k Remaster – August 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
This remastered action-horror game takes you into the frozen wastelands with enhanced 4K visuals, deepening the eerie atmosphere and terrifying encounters.
Blocky Blast – August 22
Stack and match colorful blocks in endless puzzles. With modes like Infinite and Adventure, it’s easy to pick up but tough to master.
Calyssa – August 22
Join explorer Calyssa on a precision platformer quest through ancient ruins filled with traps and curses. Reflexes and timing are key to surviving this intense journey.
CybeRage – August 22
Xbox Play Anywhere
Follow Phy on a mission to an abandoned planet overrun by a hostile hivemind. Uncover dark secrets in this sci-fi action adventure.
Fire & Water – August 22
A classic puzzle-platformer where Fire Boy and Water Girl must cooperate, avoiding each other’s element and solving environmental puzzles together.
Pocket Mini Golf 2 – August 22
Xbox Play Anywhere
The sequel to a popular mini golf game with colorful worlds and unlockable skins. Play solo or with friends in a fun, casual setting.
Recycling Center Simulator – August 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
Run a recycling business from a first-person perspective. Collect materials, produce new goods, and improve your factory in this distinct sim.
SF3RA – August 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery
An action platformer mixing 3D and retro 2D graphics. Play as an assassin eliminating rogue robots in a distant system.
Sewer Quest – August 22
A relaxing puzzle game where you connect pipes to let water flow through levels. With a soothing soundtrack, it’s perfect for unwinding while exercising your brain.
Pets Hidden in the Office – August 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Track down runaway pets causing chaos in offices. Some pretend to be dead, others dart away quickly. How sharp is your observation?
WitchSpring R – August 22
A story-driven RPG blending simulation, item collection, and adventure. Follow Pieberry, a young witch fleeing a Witch Hunt, through a richly built world.
US Conflict – Tank Battles – August 22
Command tanks in real-time strategy battles. Build bases, fortify defenses, and unleash strategic attacks to dominate the battlefield.
Reposition Defense – August 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S
A tower defense game where you actively move your troops instead of just placing them. Defend the kingdom from dark forces with tactical positioning.
We Don’t Cry: Zombie Survival – August 22
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere
Survive waves of zombies and raiders in this intense shooter with resource management and base building in a post-apocalyptic world.
That’s quite a lineup, isn’t it? With such variety, you might find yourself juggling between genres. Which game caught your eye? Feel free to share your thoughts or plans for next week’s gaming in the comments below.
