Must-Play Games of 2023: An Epic Release Schedule You Can't Miss!

The year 2023 is gearing up to be a monumental time for the world of video games. Numerous titles, originally slated for release this year, have now been postponed to next year. Notable games like Starfield are set to make their debut in 2023, along with a number of highly anticipated remakes of classic games.

With such a vast array of games on the horizon, it can be overwhelming to keep track of them all. To make things easier, we have compiled a comprehensive list of every game scheduled for release in 2023. We have categorized them by month, and also included a section for games without a specific release date in 2023. In addition, each game listing provides information about the platforms it will be available on, enabling you to decide which ones to add to your purchase list for this year. This list will be continuously updated as new games are announced and given release dates. Furthermore, we will make necessary adjustments if any games experience delays.

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December

Persona 4 Golden (Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - January 19

Persona 3 Portable (Switch, PC, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - January 19

Hi-Fi Rush (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - January 25

Devolver Tumble Time (iOS, Android) - January 26

GoldenEye 007 (Switch, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - January 27

Backfirewall (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - January 30

Undisputed (PC) - January 31

Season: A letter to the future (PS5, PC) - January 31

ReactorX2 (PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - February 1

Rhythm Sprout (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - February 1

Perish (PC) - February 2

The Pathless (Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 2

Clash: Artifacts of Chaos (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PC) - February 9

Hogwarts Legacy (PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - February 10

Cities: Skylines Console Remastered (PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - February 15

Returnal (PC) - February 15

Tales of Symphonia Remastered (PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) - February 17

The Settlers: New Allies (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - February 17

Seven Doors (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) - February 21

Cosmonius High (PSVR 2) - February 22

Blood Bowl 3 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - February 23

Company of Heroes 3 (PC) - February 23

Octopath Traveler 2 (Switch, PS5, PS4, PC) - February 24

The Signifier VR (Quest 2) - February 24

March

Brok the Investigator (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Switch) - March 1

Pronty (Switch) - March 7

The Outer Worlds: Spacer's Choice Edition (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - March 7

Peaky Blinders: The King's Ransom (Quest, PC VR) - March 9

The Last Spell (PS4, PS5, Switch, PC) - March 9

Valheim (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - March 14

WWE 2K23 (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S) - March 14

The Guise (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch, PC) - March 17

Deceive, Inc. (Xbox Series X|S, PS5, PC) - March 21

Atelier Ryza 3: Alchemist of the End & The Secret Key (Switch, PS4, PS5, PC) - March 24

Deflector (PC) - March 24

Terra Nil (PC, Mobile) - March 28

The Last of Us (PC) - March 28

Saga of Sins (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - March 30

The Great War: Western Front (PC) - March 30

GrimGrimoire OnceMore (PS5, PS4, Switch) - April 4

Meet Your Maker (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - April 4

King of the Arcade (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - April 12

Process of Elimination (PS4, Switch) - April 11

Murderous Muses (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - April 12

Rusted Moss (PC) - April 12

Dogfight: A Sausage Bomber Story (PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - April 13

Hello Kitty and Friends: Happiness Parade (Switch) - April 13

Farm Slider (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) - April 14

Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection (Switch, PS4, PC) - April 14

The Mageseeker: A League of Legends Story (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - April 18

Final Fantasy Pixel Remaster (PS4, Switch) - April 19

Teslagrad 2 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC, Switch) - April 19

Amid Evil VR (Quest, PC VR) - April 20

Stray Blade (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - April 20

Tin Hearts (Switch) - April 20

Fairy Fencer F: Refrain Chord (PS5, PS4, Switch) - April 25

R-Type Final 3 Evolved (PS5) - April 25

The Last Case of Benedict Fox (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - April 27

Tin Can (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - April 27

City of Beats (PC) - May 1

Ethyrial: Echoes of Yore (PC) - May 1

Redfall (PC, Xbox Series X|S) - May 2

Showgunners (PC) - May 2

Darkest Dungeon II (PC) - May 8

Dokapon Kingdom: Connect (Switch) - May 9

SubwaySim Hamburg (PC) - May 17

The Outlast Trials (PC early access) - May 18

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun (Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - May 23

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow (PC) - May 24

Hello Neighbor: Search & Rescue (PSVR 2) - May 25

Tennis Manager 2023 (PC) - May 25

June

Slayers X (PC) - June 1

Amnesia: The Bunker (PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - June 6

Diablo IV (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - June 6

BattleBit Remastered (PC) - June 15, early access

Stack Island (PC) - June 16

Dr. Fetus' Mean Meat Machine (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - June 22

Final Fantasy XVI (PS5) - June 22

Story of Seasons: A Wonderful Life (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - June 27

Yomi 2 (PC) - June 27

Everybody 1-2 Switch! (Switch) - June 30

Master Detective Archives: Rain Code (Switch) - June 30

Gravity Circuit (PS5, PS4, Switch, PC) - July 13

Testament: The Order of High Human (PC) - July 13

Xenonauts 2 (PC early access) - July 18

Frank and Drake (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - July 20

Mr. Run and Jump (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, Atari VCS, PC) - July 25

Remnant 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 25

Lunacy: Saint Rhodes (PC) - July 27

The Expanse: A Telltale Series - Episode 1 (PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - July 27

The Repair House (PC) - July 29

August

30XX (Switch, PC) - August 9

Atlas Fallen (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 10

Wayfinder (PlayStation and PC early access) - August 15

Ninja or Die: Shadow of the Sun (PC) - August 16

Shadow Gambit: The Cursed Crew (PS5, Xbox Series X|S,PC) - August 17

Bomb Rush Cyberfunk (Switch, PC) - August 18

Immortals of Aveum (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - August 22

Smurfs Kart (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One) - August 22

Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - August 25

Whisker Squadron: Survivor (PC) - August 26

Under the Waves (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - August 29

Daymare: 1994 Sandcastle (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - August 30

Rune Factory 3 Special (Switch, PC) - September 5

Baldur's Gate 3 (PS5) - September 6

NBA 2K24 (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) - September 8

Synced (PC) - September 8

Baten Kaitos 1 & 2 HD Remaster (Switch) - September 14

Dune: Spice World (PC) - September 14

Lies of P (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S) - September 19

Mortal Kombat 1 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - September 19 (September 15 early access)

Witchfire (PC early access) - September 20

Days of Doom (PS4, Xbox One, Switch, PC, Atari VCS) - September 21

LunarLux (PC) - September 25

El Paso, Elsewhere (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - September 26

Disney Speedstorm (PC, PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) - September 28

Wildmender (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - September 28

Assassin's Creed Mirage (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - October 5

Front Mission 2 Remake (Switch) - October 5

Forza Motorsport (Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 10

Space Wreck (PC) - October 10

Skull Island: Rise of Kong (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - October 17

Sonic Superstars (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - October 17

Endless Dungeon (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC) - October 19

Gangs of Sherwood (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 19

Slay the Princess (PC) - October 20

Super Mario Bros. Wonder (Switch) - October 20

Bahnsen Knights (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - October 26

Ghostrunner 2 (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - October 26

Thirsty Suitors (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PS5, PS4, Switch, PC) - November 2

F (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - November 3

Banishers: Ghosts of New Eden (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC) - November 7

Like a Dragon Gaiden: The Man Who Erased His Name (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC) - November 9

Persona 5 Tactica (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC) - November 17

Super Mario RPG (Switch) - November 17

Abiotic Factor (PC)

After the Fall (PSVR 2)`

Ark: Survival Ascended (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)

Arran: The Book of Heroes (PC)

Behemoth (Quest 2)

Bio-Gun (PC)

Bounty Star (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC)

Bramble: The Mountain King (PC)

Cocoon (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

Convergence: A League of Legends Story (PC)

Cygnus Enterprises (PC)

Daydream: Forgotten Sorrow (PC)

Dungeons of the Amber Griffin (PC)

Earth: From Another Sun (PC)

F1 Manager 2023 (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC)

Fashion Dreamer (Switch)

Frozen Flame (PC)

Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord (Quest 2, PSVR 2)

Helldivers 2 (PS5, PC)

Hell is Us (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)

Ib (Switch)

Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road of Heroes (PS4, Switch, iOS, Android)

Jurassic World Aftermath Collection (PSVR 2)

Karlson (PC)

Lifeless Moon (PC)

Lightyear Frontier (Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC)

Mega Man X Dive Offline (PC, iOS, Android)

Men of War 2 (PC)

Mortal Kombat: Onslaught (iOS, Android)

Mumbai Gullies (PC)

Palworld (PC)

Paradize Project (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S)

PixelJunk Scrappers Deluxe (PS5, PS4)

Prehistoric Kingdom (PC)

Remedium (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

Replaced (PC, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S)

Schim (PC, PS4, PS5)

Shadows of Doubt (PC)

Song of Nunu: A League of Legends Story (PC, PS4, Xbox One, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch)

Songs of Conquest (PC)

Stick it to the Stickman (PC)

Super Bomberman R 2 (Switch, PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, PC)

The Dark Pictures: Switchback VR (PSVR 2)

The Invincible (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, PC)

The Plucky Squire (PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch, PC)

The Repair House (PC)

The Wandering Village (PC)

Thirsty Suitors (PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch, PC)

Untamed Tactics (PC)

Venba (Switch)

Warhaven (PC)

Xenonauts 2 (PC)