1. The Escapists 3
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
Prison life is about to get a whole lot more complicated as Team17 brings its popular prison-break sandbox into the third dimension. The Escapists 3 retains the series’ signature mix of strategy, crafting and mischief, but now offers greater freedom to explore and execute elaborate escape plans. Players must learn prison routines, gather resources, take on jobs and outsmart guards while plotting their route to freedom.
With five distinctive prisons, more than 120 items and weapons to discover or craft, and environments extending beyond the prison walls, there is plenty of room for creative problem-solving. The game also supports local split-screen play for two and online multiplayer for up to four, making teamwork — or a little friendly sabotage — part of the fun.
2. Machinarium 2
Platform: PC
The charming mechanical world of Machinarium is making a long-awaited comeback. Developed by Amanita Design, Machinarium 2 reunites robots Josef and Berta as they search for a new home and stumble upon a hidden valley inhabited by two unusual robot communities struggling with dwindling energy supplies.
This time, players can switch freely between both characters, combining their unique abilities to solve puzzles that neither could tackle alone. The sequel preserves the original’s wordless storytelling, relying on animated gestures, symbols and expressive characters rather than dialogue. Every environment is hand-drawn, with inspiration drawn from Renaissance landscapes, while returning composer Floex brings another atmospheric soundtrack to the adventure. It promises a thoughtful, visually enchanting experience for puzzle lovers.
3. Valor Mortis
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S
History takes a terrifying turn in Valour Mortis, a first-person action Soulslike from One More Level, the studio behind Ghostrunner. Set in a supernatural reimagining of Napoleonic Europe, the game follows William Dowsett, a fallen soldier who awakens from death to discover a continent consumed by a mysterious plague and monstrous enemies.
Armed with swords, firearms and supernatural abilities, players must master precise combat, explore interconnected environments and uncover a conspiracy threatening humanity. The unusual first-person perspective brings a more immediate sense of danger to the traditionally third-person Soulslike formula. Adding cinematic weight to the experience is a voice cast featuring Vincent Cassel as Napoleon Bonaparte and Jennifer English as resistance leader The Shrike. Expect demanding battles, atmospheric exploration and a darker side of European history.
4. Zenless Zone Zero – Version 3.3: Journey to the Sky
Platforms: PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, iOS, Android
HoYoverse is taking Zenless Zone Zero to new heights with Version 3.3, Journey to the Sky, introducing fresh story developments, two powerful S-Rank Agents and an entirely new combat experience. The update continues the conflict surrounding the sky island of Roscaelifer, where access to Booastrum has been cut off,f and the occupied Quietude Isle becomes the key to returning.
Joining the action are Phoenix, an Anomaly Agent arriving in the first half of the update, and Severian, an Attack Agent appearing later. A major addition is mech combat, allowing players to pilot machines, infiltrate enemy bases and combine melee and ranged attacks. With new events, character content and gameplay improvements, the update gives returning players plenty of reasons to dive back into New Eridu.
5. Dave the Diver – Subnautica 2 Content Pack
Platform: PC
Dave is heading into unfamiliar waters as Dave the Diver teams up with Subnautica 2 for a new crossover adventure.
The upcoming content pack takes the lovable diver beyond the Blue Hole and into the alien ocean world of Proteus, where strange marine creatures, valuable resources and unexpected dangers await. Players can look forward to exploring unfamiliar underwater environments, collecting materials and encountering aquatic life unlike anything found in Dave’s usual diving grounds.
Naturally, every unusual discovery also presents a potential opportunity for Bancho to experiment with new sushi creations. The expansion blends Dave the Diver’s light-hearted exploration and restaurant management with the mysterious underwater atmosphere of Subnautica 2, offering an entertaining new adventure for fans of both games.
The pack requires the base game.
