September has only begun, and it’s already shaping up to be an exciting month for video games across all major platforms.
Last month, we had killer titles like Black Myth: Wukong and Star Wars Outlaws, and now September is kicking off with Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions, Astro Bot and, perhaps most excitingly of all, The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom.
So now, it’s time to take some unofficial time off and dive into the latest game releases this month. Join me. You know you want to.
Harry Potter: Quidditch Champions
Release Date: 3 September
Platforms: PC; Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S
Your next chapter in the wizarding world takes flight. Dive into the enchanting game of Quidditch, playing solo or with friends and family.
Choose from classic positions like Chaser, Seeker, Keeper, or Beater, each with unique play styles.
Soar through legendary Quidditch arenas and explore new, never-before-seen areas of the wizarding world. Let the magic begin.
The Casting of Frank Stone
Release Date: 3 September
Platforms: PC; Xbox Series X/S
In this haunting horror game, the shadow of Frank Stone hangs heavy over Cedar Hills, a town forever scarred by his violent past.
As a group of young friends uncovers the truth, they’ll confront Stone’s blood-soaked legacy, which has left deep marks on families, generations, and the very fabric of reality.
Combining Supermassive Games’ storytelling brilliance with the eerie atmosphere of the Dead by Daylight universe, this chilling adventure promises a story that won’t be forgotten.
Necroking
Release Date: 4 September
Platforms: PC
Necroking is a turn-based tactics roguelite with deep deckbuilding elements. As a Master of Necromancy, you’ll build your skulls deck to summon skeletons and other vile creatures to wreak havoc on cities plagued by decay and madness.
Don the crown of necromantic power and embark on a dark journey to bring chaos and destruction to those who dare oppose you. Raise your undead army, conquer your enemies, and assert your dominion in this twisted adventure.
Astro Bot
Release Date: 6 September
Platforms: PC
Astro Bot returns in a 3D platformer that leverages the DualSense controller’s features. Guide the charming robot, Astro Bot, through 80 levels spread across six galaxies and 50 planets.
Enjoy classic moves like jumping, hovering, punching, and spinning, with the addition of underwater swimming. Levels vary in difficulty from Easy to Hard, with playful stages mostly falling under the easier settings and”complex stages providing a tougher challenge.
The game features a unique traversal system using the Dual Speeder, a spaceship shaped like the DualSense controller.
I Am Your Beast
Release Date: 10 September
Platforms: PC
Hunt down the military-industrial complex in I Am Your Beast, a fast-paced, covert revenge thriller FPS from the creators of El Paso, Elsewhere.
As retired secret agent Alphonse Harding, you’re thrust into a guerrilla war against the Covert Operations Initiative after declining one too many last jobs.
Navigate stylish comic book micro-sandboxes, use enemy equipment against them, and turn the tables in this thrilling FPS.
Mirthwood
Release Date: 11 September
Platforms: PC
Embark on an enchanting journey in a medieval fantasy world with this immersive RPG life sim.
Escape the ravages of war and start anew in a vibrant land where you can forge your own path. Settle a homestead, farm the land, rear animals, and craft items to build a peaceful life for your family.
Whether you choose to embrace a life of farming and trade or take up arms as an adventurer, the choice is yours.
Lollipop Chainsaw RePop
Release Date: 12 September
Platforms: PC; Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S
Lollipop Chainsaw is back with a high-octane, visually upgraded RePOP edition.
Join Juliet Starling, the cheerleader from a family of zombie hunters, as she slashes through the undead with her chainsaw and chainsaw blaster, now featuring faster action and auto-fire.
With enhanced graphics and an upgraded soundtrack, this zombie-hunting adventure never slows down.
Wild Bastards
Release Date: 12 September
Platforms: PC; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S
Step into Wild Bastards, a roguelike strategy shooter and spiritual successor to Void Bastards.
Lead a crew of notorious outlaws in heart-pounding FPS action across the galaxy. Manage your team of 13 unique outlaws, each with their own weapons, powers, and growth paths.
Travel from planet to planet, collecting loot and engaging in intense, bite-sized shootouts.
Funko Fusion
Release Date: 13 September
Platforms: PC; PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S; Nintendo Switch
Dive into Funko Fusion, where fandom comes alive in an action-adventure game like no other.
Explore handcrafted worlds and mashup characters from your favourite franchises, including Jurassic World, Back to the Future, Jaws, and more.
With irreverent humour from 10:10 Games, this third-person action game celebrates iconic TV, movies, games, and comics in a festival of fun and adventure.
Phoenix Springs
Release Date: 13 September
Platforms: PC
Dive into the mystery of Phoenix Springs, a modern point-and-click adventure set in a stunning neo-noir world.
Your quest begins with finding your brother Leo and ends with unravelling deep secrets. Reporter Iris Dormer reconnects with her estranged brother and finds herself in Phoenix Springs, a desert oasis with a mysterious community.
Explore ancient ruins, interrogate intriguing characters, and uncover the secrets that link the place, the myths, and your own past.
Throne and Liberty
Release Date: 17 September
Platforms: PC; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S
Throne and Liberty is a free-to-play game that puts guild-focused combat at the forefront. Engage in epic battles, from small skirmishes to massive Castle Sieges, against players and fantastic creatures.
Every decision you make in the dynamic world of Solisium matters, shaping your gameplay and strategy. The game combines the essence of classic MMORPGs with fresh gameplay elements.
The Plucky Squire
Release Date: 17 September
Platforms: PC; Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S
The Plucky Squire follows Jot and his friends, storybook characters who stumble into a three-dimensional world beyond their pages.
When the villainous Humgrump discovers he’s destined to lose, he kicks Jot out of the book, rewriting the story in darkness. To save his friends and restore the happy ending, Jot must navigate challenges unlike anything he’s ever faced.
Jump between 2D and 3D worlds in this charming action adventure, solving puzzles, boxing badgers, flying with a jetpack, and more, as you become the hero of a living storybook.
UFO 50
Release Date: 18 September
Platforms: PC
UFO 50 is a retro-inspired collection of 50 brand-new games spanning genres like platformers, shoot ’em ups, puzzles, roguelites, and RPGs.
These aren’t just minigames; they’re full experiences, each with its own story, title screen, and ending credits.
Jump into this instant library, where you can explore, compete, or team up in local co-op and versus modes.
With a blend of authentic 8-bit aesthetics and modern design, UFO 50 offers endless fun and surprises.
Enotria: The Last Song
Release Date: 19 September
Platforms: PC; PlayStation 5
Enotria: The Last Song is a thrilling soulslike set in a sunlit world inspired by Italian folklore, where the brightest sun casts the darkest shadows.
As the Maskless One, you’re free from the roles of a twisted eternal play called the Canovaccio. Wield the power of Ardore, don unique masks, and face formidable foes to uncover the secrets hidden within this beautiful yet dangerous land.
Defeat the fearsome Authors and free Enotria from its unnatural stasis. The fate of this stunning world lies in your hands.
Dead Rising Deluxe Remaster
Release Date: 19 September
Platforms: PC; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S
Dead Rising is back with a stunning Deluxe Remaster. More than just a visual upgrade, this version offers a full graphical overhaul, new voice acting, auto-saves, and quality-of-life improvements.
Experience the chaotic freedom of zombie-slaying like never before. In the once-peaceful town of Willamette, Colorado, now under quarantine, journalist Frank West sneaks into the local mall, only to find it swarming with zombies.
With 72 hours until rescue, it’s up to you to uncover the truth before time runs out.
Frostpunk 2
Release Date: 20 September
Platforms: PC; PlayStation 5; Xbox Series X/S
In Frostpunk 2, set 30 years after a devastating blizzard, your city’s survival is in your hands. As Steward, you’ll lead your people through the endless winter while navigating the power struggles of factions within the Council Hall.
This society survival game takes the genre to new heights, challenging you to build and manage sprawling city districts, balance conflicting interests, and guide your city through a cascade of calamities in a post-apocalyptic world.
Tiny Glade
Release Date: 23 September
Platforms: PC
Tiny Glade is a charming, relaxing game where you doodle castles and let your creativity flow. Enjoy gridless building, as every brick and plank comes together before your eyes. With no management or combat, just unwind and transform meadows into enchanting dioramas.
Greedfall 2: The Dying World
Release Date: 24 September
Platforms: PC; PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S
Return to the captivating world of GreedFall in an even richer RPG experience. Torn from your island home, explore the old continent, forge your destiny, and shape your future through alliances, scheming, and epic battles.
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Release Date: 24 September
Platforms: PC; Nintendo Switch; PlayStation 4; PlayStation 5; Xbox One; Xbox Series X/S
Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed brings the magic of Disney to life in a vibrant 3D platformer. Join Mickey Mouse on an epic adventure through Wasteland, a world of forgotten Disney characters. Armed with paint and thinner, you’ll shape this fantastical world and decide its fate.
The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
Release Date: 26 September
Platforms: Nintendo Switch
Mysterious rifts are stealing Hyrule’s people, and with Link missing, it’s up to Princess Zelda to save the kingdom. In this thrilling new Legend of Zelda adventure, you’ll control Zelda as she wields the magical Tri Rod to create powerful echoes, imitations of objects and monsters, to solve puzzles and battle enemies.
Zelda can also transform into a Swordfighter, taking on Link’s form to fight directly, but watch out – this power is limited and needs energy from the Still World to recharge. Get ready for an epic journey with Princess Zelda at the helm.
As the title of this post may have already suggested, this is not a comprehensive list of all the games releasing this month, but they are some of the ones that we can’t help but be excited about.
Let us know in the comments if we missed anything that you think should be on this list, and let us all embrace spending way too much money and time on new games. But we’ll be doing it together, and that’s all that matters… you jump, I jump… right?