Next Week on Xbox: New Games for December 8 to 12


Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!


Death Howl

11 bit studios

Death Howl – December 9
Game Pass

In forgotten lands shrouded by myth, Ro—a hunter from a small tribe—is overcome by grief following the death of her beloved son. Guided by voices from another world, she transcends into the realm of spirits, in hopes of bringing him back. Explore the realm of spirits and gather ingredients to craft cards from each region. Discover shamanic totems to enhance your deck and cast a variety of melee and ranged spells to balance your offensive and defensive skills. Each new card lets you tailor your tactical style while preparing for your next deadly encounter.


METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER Digital Deluxe Edition

KONAMI


239

$79.99

METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER

KONAMI


221

$69.99

Metal Gear Solid Δ: Snake Eater (PC) – December 9

The Beginning of it All. A remake of the 2004 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Thank Goodness You’re Here!

Panic

Thank Goodness You’re Here! – December 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

After arriving early for a big meeting with the mayor of a bizarre Northern English town, a traveling salesman takes the time to explore and meet the locals, who are all very eager to give him a series of increasingly odd jobs… Thank Goodness You’re Here! is a comedy slapformer, which unfolds over time as the players’ exploration and antics leave their mark on the strange town of Barnsworth. With each completed odd job, new areas of the town open up, stranger and stranger tasks become available, and the clock ticks towards our salesman’s big meeting. The town’s colorful inhabitants are brought to life with vibrant hand-drawn animation, fully voiced dialogue, and wall-to-wall double entendres.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Dunjungle

Astrolabe Games

Dunjungle – December 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Optimized for Handheld / Xbox Play Anywhere

Dunjungle is an action-packed roguelite about a monkey hero, adventuring into a jungle under the menace of a corruptive power that is transforming its peaceful creatures and destroying everything on its way. You’ll explore continuously changing dungeons, temples, crypts, and other mysterious places, where you’ll find all sort of weird enemies and an arsenal of weapons, spells, and relics, granting you a different experience every time you play.


Terminator 2D: NO FATE

Reef Entertainment Ltd

Terminator 2D: No Fate – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Experience the events of ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ brought to life through glorious pixel artwork and action-packed arcade gameplay! Play as Sarah Connor and the T-800 through a variety of thrilling missions as they take on the T-1000 and try to put a stop to Skynet’s plans before the human race is annihilated. Lead the Resistance as John Connor in the future, fighting on the front lines as mankind’s only hope in the War Against the Machines. In this unique story blending iconic scenes from ‘Terminator 2: Judgment Day’ with original scenarios and multiple endings, humanity’s fate is yours to decide.


Beautiful Sakura: Surfing Club 2

Cropware

Beautiful Sakura: Surfing Club 2 – December 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

After graduating high school, Kaito returns to his hometown for one final summer before stepping into adult life. The ocean that once shaped his childhood memories now calls him back—and so do the two girls he once shared it with. In Beautiful Sakura: Surfing Club 2, Kaito reunites with his former surfing partners and close friends, Michiko and Yuuki. Once inseparable, the three drifted apart after the events of the first game. Now older, more confident, and carrying new dreams, they decide to revive the Surfing Club for one last unforgettable season.


Xbox Play Anywhere

BROK: Natal Tail, A New Christmas Special

COWCAT

$2.99

Brok: Natal Tail, A New Christmas Special – December 9
Optimized for Handheld / Xbox Play Anywhere

When students Graff and Ott are invited to celebrate “Natal Untail,” a twisted take on Atlasia’s ancient tradition, they’ll discover that even in a decaying world, the greatest treasures are the values of sharing and friendship. This “Special” release adds interactivity through choices and consequences, designed exclusively for consoles. Part of the Brok the InvestiGator universe, this prequel introduces key characters and can be enjoyed as a standalone story.


Xbox Play Anywhere

A Game About Digging A Hole™

rokaplay

A Game About Digging A Hole – December 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Dig deep, sell what you find, update your equipment to continue your journey further and further. With every spadeful you dig, you get closer to the truth. There’s no rush, no rules – just you and the adventure underground. Costs as much as a coffee, but is fun for longer!


Sanctum Push (Xbox One)

2dragontails

Sanctum Push – December 9

Sanctum Push is a charming pixel art sokoban adventure where you play as a brave paladin pushing enemies into their rightful places to restore peace to a corrupted castle. Every move counts, plan carefully, position your foes, and clear each room to advance through the sanctum’s ever-changing halls.


She’s Leaving

Perp Games

She’s Leaving – December 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Acting alone, without back up or deadly weapons, a forensic analyst searches desperately for evidence to connect a spate of disparate murders to a single Serial Killer, in this highly pressured Survival Horror Game. Focused on the real-life practices of forensic analysts, She’s Leaving allows the player to understand and uncover the truth behind the evidence they find. Throughout, you begin to discover that there has always been a target on your back. Equipped with only a taser, the choice is up to you – are you going to run and hide, or stand and fight?


Xbox Play Anywhere

Snaky Snakes

Zakym s. r. o.

Snaky Snakes – December 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Snaky Snakes is an exhilarating game where the player controls a snake through randomly generated obstacles while collecting cherries. Each cherry increases the snake’s length and score. Additionally, the player can use cherries to purchase new environments such as Desert, Asia, and Ballroom from the in-game shop. The objective is to achieve the highest score possible and unlock all environments.


UNBEATABLE

Playstack

Unbeatable – December 9
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Unbeatable is an anime-juiced rhythm adventure where you (figuratively) destroy on stage while you (literally) destroy on stage. During rhythm gameplay, you only need two buttons: a button for up and a button for down. Simple to understand! The complicated part is doing it. Try not to get destroyed yourself. Half the game is walking around and taking things at your own pace. The other half is trying to keep up with ours.


Ah, Love! Season 4

Xitilon

Ah, Love! Season 4 – December 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

New beautiful game about Love! In this puzzle you need to swap the tiles to indirectly control the hearts that move towards each other until blocked by a wall. Help hearts to have a date!


Xbox Play Anywhere

Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition

Eastasiasoft Limited

Montezuma’s Revenge – The 40th Anniversary Edition – December 10
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Experience a timeless classic adventure now fully evolved and complete for the first time! The 1983 classic multi-room platformer Montezuma’s Revenge returns in 2.5D glory, and now Pedro’s adventure is bigger than ever with 100 tricky rooms to explore! For its 40th anniversary, what was once an unfinished game is now resurrected to match the full vision of creator Robert Jaeger. This time you can choose between male and female explorers, Pedro or his sister Rosita, to delve deep into the dangerous ruins and hunt for treasures untold!


Teeny Tiny Trains

Silesia Games Sp. z o.o.

Teeny Tiny Trains – December 10

Remember turning the living room into your own railway kingdom? Experience a bit of that magic with Teeny Tiny Trains – Build tracks, flip switches, and dodge playful obstacles to guide your trains home.


Cakey’s Twisted Bakery

Ultimate Games S.A.

Cakey’s Twisted Bakery – December 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Cakey’s Twisted Bakery is a stealth survival horror where you must bake to survive. Trapped inside a deranged bakery crawling with sweet-toothed mascot monsters, you play as a lost child searching for your brother. Sneak through candy-colored corridors, gather bizarre ingredients, and craft color-coded pies that can stun and destroy your enemies. Hide under tables, time your moves, and uncover the dark secret behind the bakery’s grinning faces. One recipe at a time, fight your way out before you become the next dessert.


KEMCO RPG Selection Vol. 8

KEMCO


43

$39.99

Kemco RPG Selection Vol. 8 – December 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Now you can enjoy 4 RPGs: Monster Viator, Crystal Ortha, Armed Emeth, Justice Chronicles, in one bundle! In Monster Viator, recruit over 20 different monsters as your allies! Explore a fantastical world where you can almost hear the breath of life as you search for lost memories. In Crystal Ortha, an odd party race to uncover the legendary mother lode! Pixelated animations bursting with immersive intensity! Set your skills freely and engage in battles your way. In Armed Emeth, ride golems and hunt for bounties! A tale set in a wasteland filled with the scent of dust and oil. The key to victory lies in golem customization! Justice Chronicles is an epic saga carved alongside guardian beasts. Overcome meetings and partings, despair and hope, and face new history in unknown battlefields.


Sintropia Fruits Together

Bad Minions, Little Giant

Sintropia Fruits Together – December 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In Sintropia: Fruits Together, cooperation is the main ingredient! Control fruits with unique abilities and solve puzzles full of creativity and charm. Switch between fruits to press buttons, activate platforms, fans, and elevators, clearing the way so everyone can reach the goal.


Too Many Santas!

Penguin Pop Games LLC

Too Many Santas! – December 11
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

The Santa Claus dating sim you can play all year round! You don’t know what’s worse: your love life or your toy store’s sales reports. Desperate for some yuletide loving (and some new customers!), you make a wish on a Christmas Star. That’s when your store is visited by not one, not two, but SIX Santa Clauses. Sexy Santa, Saintly Santa, Sleepy Santa, Sassy Santa, Sad Santa, Secret Santa… it’s simply Too Many Santas! Can you watch all of them and run the store at the same time? Or will you be caught up in the sweet Santa romance?


Aery – Winter Wonderland

EpiXR Games

$11.99

Aery – Winter Wonderland – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Experience the beauty of winter in Aery – Winter Wonderland, a relaxing and immersive adventure where you take flight as a graceful bird. Explore breathtaking snowy landscapes, glide through icy valleys, and uncover a heartwarming story. Your journey follows Frosty, a curious traveler searching for a legendary magical flower hidden deep within the frozen world. As you soar through the skies, you’ll collect shimmering crystals that reveal pieces of the story, guiding you through different winter-themed environments. Each level offers a unique atmosphere, from serene snow-covered forests to towering ice peaks and frozen lakes, all designed to create a peaceful and visually stunning experience.


ASCENDANCE UNBOUND

Onevision Games

$9.99

Ascendance Unbound – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Ascendance is a calming, relaxing and minimalist first person 3D Platformer. Shape your way with mysterious abilities and rise with the enchanted wind platforms beyond the skies within a world which evolves and transforms around you. A journey which leads through different ages of our world awaits you.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Christmas Mutilator

Dolores Entertainment

Christmas Mutilator – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Inspired by the gritty atmosphere and taut suspense of 80s slasher films, Christmas Mutilator is a gripping, stealth-driven horror experience set in the chilly seclusion of a lonely, snow-covered cabin. You take on the role of Amelia, a loving mother and wife who has traveled to the remote cabin to celebrate Christmas with her husband, Adam, and kids. But when a murderous maniac starts stalking the cabin, your vacation plans take a terrible turn.


Detective Girl: The Case of Immortality

Happy Player

$9.99

Detective Girl: The Case of Immortality – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Return to Renaissance Florence and uncover an ancient secret of immortality. After a great war more than a decade ago, Europe lies in ruins, struggling to rebuild. In the heart of Florence, Italy, an ancient secret of immortality is buried deep within the city’s veins. A shadowy web spun over centuries, now slowly unraveling. Is the fabled salvation a blessing… or a curse? One day, you encounter a mysterious girl with snow-white hair and beauty eyes like a witch’s. From that moment, the gears of fate begin to turn.


Dino Land

Ratalaika Games S.L.

Dino Land – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Everyone’s favorite dinosaur with a gentle heart in the Jurassic Era, “Dino.” One day, indiscriminate slaughter by brutal dinosaurs has begun in a peaceful forest. “Dino” sees his lovely girlfriend, “Meeshell” and his friends trying to escape, and decides to fight for them. Curls up himself, transforms into a ball with hyper strong power, and attack the enemy dinosaurs! “Dino” is taking a step into his epic adventure to bring peace back to the sky, sea and earth.


Gravity Escape From The Maze

SBM Games

Gravity Escape From The Maze – December 12

Gravity Escape From The Maze throws you into a thrilling, gravity-bending adventure where every second counts. You play as a fearless little square with an extraordinary power: the ability to flip gravity at will. Dive into mind-twisting mazes packed with deadly traps, shifting platforms, hidden dangers, and fast-moving obstacles. Collect keys, outsmart the labyrinth, and push your reflexes to the limit as you race for survival. Every flip could save you — or send you straight into danger. Can you escape the maze before it escapes you?


Knight with Tactics

Gametry LLC

Knight with Tactics – December 12

In Knight with Tactics, every move is a challenge, every enemy a puzzle. Guide your knight through a world of traps, weapons, and enemies where brute force isn’t enough — you’ll need brainpower to survive. Plan your path, grab your weapon, and defeat your foes in the right order… or face defeat. Each level is a tactical test that pushes your problem-solving skills to the edge.


Military Logistics Simulator

Aerosoft GmbH

$29.99

Military Logistics Simulator – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Military Logistics Simulator puts you behind the wheel of real-world military logistics. Rise from a low-ranking soldier to a seasoned quartermaster as you manage vehicles, expand your base, and take charge of critical supply lines. Deliver vital cargo and defend it from drone attacks, rescue survivors, and help rebuild a war-torn region after conflict — all in immersive first-person simulation. Play solo or with friends and earn your place, leading military operations from behind the lines.


Night Ranger

Enjoy the Quest

Night Ranger – December 12 – Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The ancient elven home is under siege! Step into the quiver of Elara, an elite elven archer and master of the bow and magic arrows. The heart of the forest and its ancient magical essence are being drained by the Shadow Blight, a sudden and sinister invasion. Run, jump, and shoot your way through corrupted environments, facing sinister creatures to save your people from the imminent darkness.


Night Swarm

NAISU


29


$9.99

$7.99

Night Swarm – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Night Swarm is a vampire-themed roguelite RPG bullet hell where you play as a fearsome young vampire lord rising to power. Gather loyal allies, unleash devastating abilities, and fight back against the relentless werewolf hordes that threaten to consume the night.


Panda Bamboo Adventure (Windows)

RAFAEL V.F

Panda Bamboo Adventures – December 12

Help the panda collect the bamboos in this precision adventure! In Panda Bamboo Adventure, you control a cute little panda who must dodge spears and traps while collecting its missing bamboos. Use your double jump and dash abilities to overcome tricky obstacles and reach new areas. Jump on enemies’ heads to defeat them and clear your path through this charming and challenging journey!


Pyramid Quest 2

EntwicklerX – GbR Thomas Claus und Frank Menzel

Pyramid Quest 2 – December 12

Pyramid Quest 2 is an exploration and treasure-hunting game inspired by classic platform games. The goal is to find the three parts of an artefact and open the gate to the next level while collecting diamonds and coins. Traps, obstacles, and enemies from old days make the quest very dangerous and challenging.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Recipe of Love

moesoft

$22.99

Recipe of Love – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Yuma, a first-year high school student, was eating lunch he had bought when a beautiful senpai, Mio, appeared before him. She offered him a homemade bento, saying, “I couldn’t finish it.” Thus begins a bittersweet youthful love story. Their special lunchtime together on the bench behind the school gradually connects their hearts. Through jealousy and misunderstandings, a story of first love blossoms. Includes Japanese voice acting.


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Space Elite Force II – Reloaded

Rising Moon Games

Space Elite Force II – Reloaded – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

Space Elite Force II is a space-shooting game for up to 2 players in local cooperative mode. With a wide variety of weapons, enemies and improvements to your ship, it presents all the intensity, depth and beautiful handcrafted pixels of a classic space-shooting game. Have fun in insane battles, facing epic bosses and unlocking a wide variety of achievements in one of three game modes, alone or with a friend in local cooperative mode.


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SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia Back To Past

Lucky Raccoon Games

SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia Back to Past – December 12
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere / Smart Delivery

SpotCat vs The Cheddar Mafia Back To Past is a thrilling “Find-the-Difference” game with a hidden object twist. They’ve been caught on Earth. They’ve been chased through space. Now the Cheddar Mafia is breaking all the rules by going back in time! Travel across iconic eras, spot every difference, and foil their most absurd plan yet! Explore vibrant, hand-drawn scenes from distant galaxies, spot the subtle differences, and stay sharp—mafia rats can appear when you least expect it. Your mission? Find all 25 mafia rats, solve every scene, and restore the timeline before it’s too late!


Xbox Play Anywhere

Treasure Drop

QubicGames S.A.

Treasure Drop – December 12
Optimized for Handheld / Xbox Play Anywhere

Get ready for a treasure-filled adventure beneath the waves! Merge coins and gems to uncover riches beyond imagination! Discover maps that change how you play, each with its own unique shape and background. Can you master them all and merge the biggest treasure?


Next Week on Xbox: New Games for August 25 to 29


Welcome to Next Week on Xbox! In this weekly feature we cover all the games coming soon to Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Xbox on PC, and Game Pass! Get more details on these upcoming games below and click their profiles for further info (release dates subject to change). Let’s jump in!


Gears of War: Reloaded Pre-Order

Xbox Game Studios



46



$39.99

Gears of War: Reloaded – August 26
Game Pass / Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere (Console & PC) / Cloud

Available on day one with Game Pass! The original Gears of War returns, faithfully remastered, natively optimized for more platforms than ever before, with full cross-play and cross-platform support. Gears of War: Reloaded delivers all post-launch content for the original title, including a bonus campaign act, multiplayer maps, plus characters and cosmetics — at no additional cost. Jump into Campaign Co-Op, fight with your squad in Versus Multiplayer, and enjoy cross-play across all supported platforms, allowing you and your friends to squad-up, regardless of where you play.


HELLDIVERS™ 2

PlayStation Publishing LLC




$39.99

Helldivers 2 – August 26
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Enlist in the Helldivers and join the fight for freedom across a hostile galaxy in a fast, frantic, and ferocious third-person shooter. You will be assembled into squads of up to four Helldivers and assigned strategic missions. Watch each other’s back – friendly fire is an unfortunate certainty of war, but victory without teamwork is impossible. Rain down freedom from above, sneak through enemy territory, or grit your teeth and charge head-first into the jaws of combat.


METAL GEAR SOLID Δ: SNAKE EATER

KONAMI




$69.99

Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater – August 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

The core experience of the original, evolved and more immersive than ever. A remake of the 2004 game Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, with the same gripping story and engrossing world, now with all new graphics and 3D audio that enhance the jungle atmosphere. Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience. The story, characters, voice acting, gameplay, and music that made the original a sensation return, remade for modern consoles. This evolutionary leap breathes new life into every cutscene and rebuilds every corner of the world.


SHINOBI: Art of Vengeance

SEGA





$29.99

$26.99

Shinobi: Art of Vengeance – August 29

Play as the legendary Shinobi Joe Musashi, master of the ninja arts. After finding your village burned to the ground and your clan turned into stone, you must set off on a quest for vengeance, ready to face an unparalleled evil and avenge your clan.


UBOAT

Ultimate Games S.A.



UBOAT – August 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

UBOAT is primarily a crew management game, where your success depends on leading your men, not manually controlling the submarine. In UBOAT you control the crew in order to control the boat. You look after their physical and mental health, because if the sailors are hungry, tired and their spirit is low, there’s no chance of winning even a skirmish.


Particle Hearts

First Break Labs



Particle Hearts – August 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

A 3rd-person adventure game where you explore a world made entirely of particles. Use special abilities to manipulate those particles, solve puzzles, avoid detection, and navigate this sinister and beautiful land.


Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus

Blowfish Studios



Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus – August 25
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Descend into the depths of madness and terror in this disturbing pixel-art graphic adventure. Explore a haunting universe through the eyes of Josef Petrescu, a man scarred by tragedy who awakens horribly burned, voiceless, and memoryless. As Vlad Petrescu’s brother and co-heir to Vlad Circus, Josef embarks on a harrowing journey to uncover the truth behind his past.


Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening

Microids




$39.99

Space Adventure Cobra – The Awakening – August 26

Play as Cobra, the space pirate, in an action platformer. Along with Lady Armaroid, your loyal partner, and equipped with your iconic Psychogun, you must solve a mystery that could threaten the entire universe. Pre-order the game and receive an exclusive bonus skin for Cobra, inspired by the iconic jacket he wore in the very first episode of the anime series.


Axobubble

Afil Games



AxoBubble – August 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In Axobubble you control a friendly axolotl in a world of platforms and creativity. Your main ability is to create floating bubbles that act as temporary platforms. Use these bubbles to jump higher, cross dangerous distances, and collect shells while advancing to the big star shell at the end of each level.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Captain Bones

World of Poly



Captain Bones – August 27
Xbox Play Anywhere

You are Captain Bones, a pirate captain who worked your way up from the bottom. In a world full of danger and opportunity, you must use your skills and determination to survive and thrive.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Carnival Survivors The Parade

Lucky Raccoon Games



Carnival Survivors The Parade – August 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Embark on a unique journey in this 2D roguelike-survivor where you control a parade truck, a sound-powered carnival machine full of attitude. Your goal? Recruit musicians with unique abilities, each adding different powers and a new layer to the soundtrack that evolves as your band grows stronger.


Goblin Gold Hunt (Xbox Series X/S)

Synnergy Circle Games



Goblin Gold Hunt – August 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Gold Goblin Hunt is a 2d casual platformer about collecting coins and treasures. Beat each level and collect every shiny thing you see, but taking damage will make you lose some coins. Reach the final levels while collecting everything you can and avoiding all the danger so you can get a high score!


Makis Adventure

Eastasiasoft Limited



Makis Adventure – August 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Take the role of Maki as you explore a world of unique islands, meeting new friends and dashing through the waters using 3 different shark forms. Makis Adventure is a side-scrolling action platformer that lets you decide how to tackle its unique challenges. Whether you prefer to fight or focus on exploring, there’s plenty to discover and decide your play style.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Mini Words

Mens Sana Interactive



Mini Words (Console & PC) – August 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery / Xbox Play Anywhere

Discover the most commonly used words in English with Mini Words, a unique mix of puzzle, word search, and hangman. Enjoy a minimalist and relaxing environment, free from distractions. Unscramble them by connecting all letters on the board, ensuring no paths repeat or cross.


The Strange City

Newmatic Co., Ltd.



The Strange City – August 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

On an unsettling night, Agent G awakens after a brutal car crash. Disoriented and alone, she notices two mysterious lights drifting into the forest. Compelled by an inexplicable force, G ventures deeper into the unknown. Only by reaching the end of this haunting path will she uncover the true reason for her adventure—and the secrets that await in the shadows.


Void Source

Xitilon



Void Source – August 27
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Classic multi-directional (360°) shoot ’em up. Navigate your UFO through hazardous environments with dangerous enemies and beat huge bosses!


Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees

Pineapple Works



Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees – August 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Legends of Amberland II: The Song of Trees is a classic western dungeon crawler RPG. Using the classic first-person perspective, over grid movement, turn-based system to travel in an open world with fast travel options and a quick combat.


NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii

Beep Japan Inc.




$19.99

NODE: The Last Favor of the Antarii – August 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In a forsaken world of radiation and secrets, one AI stands between salvation and collapse. Explore Toska, a haunting nuclear labyrinth, where the echoes of the past meet an otherworldly twist. Can you outsmart the unknown and save us all?


The Knightling

Saber Interactive Inc



The Knightling – August 28
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Sir Lionstone, the most powerful knight and protector of the great city of Clesseia, hasn’t returned from his latest quest. As Sir Lionstone’s trusted knightling, it is up to you and the legendary shield he left behind to become the hero the people need and find Lionstone before lurking threats endanger the realm. Explore the many regions and secrets of the lands of Clesseia, fend off bandits and monsters, and uncover the truth of the shield’s unparalleled power and the realm’s illustrious past.


Ash Pines: The Motel

Ratalaika Games S.L.



Ash Pines Motel – August 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Welcome to Ash Pines – a peaceful vacation spot nestled deep among whispering pine trees… or so it seems. What begins as an ordinary night soon unravels into a terrifying mystery beyond imagination. Stranded at the eerie Ash Pines Motel, you’ll explore abandoned rooms, uncover cryptic clues, and slowly piece together the haunting secrets buried within the motel’s forgotten past.


Bumblebee – Storm of Friendship

EpiXR Games




$11.99

Bumblebee – Storm of Friendship – August 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

On your quest to find a beautiful new home you will discover distant places, friendly calm animals, and amazing and dangerous habitats. You are a tiny bee in a giant environment and move continuously forward. You are free to fly wherever you want and explore the level to your heart’s desire.


Carlos the Taco

ChiliDog Interactive




$4.99

Carlos the Taco – August 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

A 2D platformer set in sunny Mexico. Fight enemies, use power-ups like flavor enhancements, and uncover the mystery of the kidnapping. Carlos is armed with ketchup and mustard tubes, as well as a stylish sombrero. Are you ready to help Carlos save his love and bring some spicy Mexican justice to those skeletons? Let’s go, amigo!


Xbox Play Anywhere

Color Water Sort

QubicGames S.A.





$4.99

$3.99

Color Water Sort (Console & PC) – August 29
Xbox Play Anywhere

Use your head and arrange colored liquids to solve unique puzzles. Master the art of water sorting and rise to the top as a champion. Strategically move the water until every color is separated, proving your puzzle-solving prowess. Immerse yourself in the challenge of sorting water into tubes with the same-colored liquid on top.


Death Mask

Happy Player





$9.99

$8.99

Death Mask – August 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

A series of murders follows a mysterious ritual dance in rural China. A narrative mystery game set around rural Chinese religious rituals and serial murders. When ancient beliefs and modern horror collide, can you uncover the truth behind the mask? A rich and fully realized story unfolds like an interactive novel. Multiple choices and branching paths lead to dramatically different endings.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Compass of Destiny: Istanbul

5Deniz




$9.99

Compass of Destiny: Istanbul – August 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Compass of Destiny was created using meticulous research, to give you an authentic glimpse of the Ottoman Empire at its peak. But this realm is more than just violence: You’ll need to explore in depth, tackle challenging puzzles and show off your agility in platforming sections, if you want to learn the complete truth. The Compass will be your irreplaceable aid.


Detail Detective

Gametry LLC



Detail Detective – August 29

Detail Detective is the ultimate spot the differences game that combines stunning cartoon colorful visuals, mind-engaging puzzles, and captivating storylines. Explore diverse and vibrant environments, choose your difficulty level, and use hints strategically as you race against the clock. Uncover hidden secrets, and become the ultimate detective in this immersive, relaxing, and socially competitive experience.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Gang Blast

Entity3 Limited



Gang Blast – August 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery/ Xbox Play Anywhere

Take to the skies and bring the boom in Gang Blast, an explosive arcade shooter that puts you in the cockpit of a heavily armed helicopter. Wipe out gangs across a stylized city teeming with chaos, where every missile, and explosion sets off satisfying destructions.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek

GameMill Entertainment





$39.99

$35.99

Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek (Console & PC) – August 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Xbox Play Anywhere

Enter the chilling world of Goosebumps in Goosebumps: Terror in Little Creek! Step into the shoes of Sloane Spencer, a young teen caught in a town of nightmares, as you unravel eerie mysteries, confront sinister monsters, and navigate haunted locations inspired by R.L. Stine’s legendary book series. Solve puzzles, evade creatures, and uncover the dark secrets lurking in the shadows.


Heading Out

Crunching Koalas



Heading Out – August 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

Flee your fear and carve your story. Blaze a trail across mythic American highways, where choices twist your tale and danger’s always in the rearview mirror. With roguelike routes, limited resources, and breakneck chases, this isn’t just a drive—it’s your legend in the making.


Kitten Island 2

Phoenix Reborn Games



Kitten Island 2 – August 29

The adventure continues! Return to Kitten Island and test your skills across 15 new platforming levels and guide your kitten on an all-new journey.


Xbox Play Anywhere

Learning Factory

Luden.io




$14.99

Learning Factory – August 29
Xbox Play Anywhere

You’re a humble genius scientist who gets invited to become the chief engineer at an abandoned Factory on Mars, designed to produce and sell exquisite goods for cats. It was conceived to learn everything about cats and make them happy, but it is desolated now, and cats are leaving Factory Stores unhappy and empty-pawed.


The Mystery Of Woolley Mountain

Lightfoot Bros Games




$11.49

The Mystery Of Woolley Mountain – August 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S / Smart Delivery

Funded on Kickstarter with backers including legend of the genre Ron Gilbert, The Mystery of Woolley Mountain is an otherworldly adventure game filled with strange beasts, evil witches, confused automatons and wacky ropemen. Join a renegade crew of time-travelling audio scientists on a hilarious and fantastical quest. A malevolent witch has captured a group of children, and it’s up to you to save them from the mysterious island of Woolley Mountain!


Tidy Toys

Afil Games



Tidy Toys – August 29
Optimized for Xbox Series X|S

In this casual puzzle with a creative kitchen atmosphere, your mission is to organize the ingredients, or rather, toys, in pans styled like gift boxes. The objective is to fit all the pieces onto the board and meet demanding customer requests.