PlayStation is set to end April with their first big release of 2026 with Saros, while Nintendo has the release of Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream for their respective exclusives. Across platforms, the Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred expansion is sure to be a huge release, and Mouse P.I For Hire, after its delay out of March, is a game I know a lot of people have their eyes on.
There’s plenty of indies to have your eyes on during this month, as always, including the release of Gecko Gods, which has been a long time coming, as well as Replaced, which has also seen a couple of delays and pushes. And although there isn’t a rock-solid date yet, Pokémon Champions was announced for April 2026, so we should get one soon.
Here are all the major video games set to be released in April 2026, along with some smaller games we’re keeping an eye on and some exciting new tech and gear.
APRIL 1
Grime II
Become the stealer of forms in GRIME II, a surreal action-adventure metroidvania. Launch tendrils made of hands to absorb foes and summon molds in their shape, as you explore a bizarre lived-in-world obsessed with art.
APRIL 2
Darwin’s Paradox!
Dive into the adventure with Darwin, an octopus as endearing as he is ingenious, torn from the ocean and trapped in a vast and mysterious industrial complex. Harness his unique talents and abilities to help him overcome the many dangers and traps in this captivating platformer and adventure game.
Fishbowl
Fishbowl is a narrative game about dreams, grief, and hope. Rediscover your memories and find your way into the present in this intimate experience where slice-of-life meets surreal.
Clean Up Earth
A relaxing co-op restoration game where you vacuum waste, rebuild ecosystems, and watch nature return in real time. Play solo, with friends, or in online multiplayer sessions with up to 25 players. Community gameplay can help support real environmental initiatives with no extra spending required.
Xenonauts 2 (1.0 Launch)
Wage a global war of resistance against an alien invasion. Command turn-based tactical battles, build a network of covert bases, directly control your fighter wings, and achieve strategic victory in a simulation of asymmetric warfare against a technologically superior foe.
Nintendo amiibo (Super Mario Galaxy) – Mario & Luma Figure
Nintendo amiibo (Super Mario Galaxy) – Rosalina & Lumas Figure
APRIL 3
I Am Jesus Christ
Walk in the footsteps of Jesus in this immersive first-person retelling of His life – from birth to resurrection. Perform powerful miracles, meet biblical figures, and explore the Holy Land from Jerusalem to the Galilee. Become the Messiah in I Am Jesus Christ.
APRIL 4
All Will Fall
Build massive ocean cities and lead your people to prosperity in this post-apocalyptic survival colony sim. Featuring a physics-based 3D construction system, complex resource management, exploration, difficult political decisions, supply chains, and a robust sandbox mode.
APRIL 6
Pompeii: The Legacy
Rebuild Pompeii from the ashes and lead it through centuries of politics, intrigue, and survival. Shape laws, expand trade across the Empire, guide your city through disasters, and command legions in optional real-time battles. Your legacy begins now.
APRIL 7
Starfield (PS5)
In the year 2330, humanity has ventured beyond our solar system, settling new planets, and living as a spacefaring people. You will join Constellation – the last group of space explorers seeking rare artifacts throughout the galaxy – and navigate the vast expanse of space in Bethesda Game Studios’ biggest and most ambitious game.
People of Note
In this turn-based RPG musical, join Cadence as she recruits an ensemble of musicians on her quest for stardom. Experience turn-based combat like never before, where each battle is a musical performance with evolving combat conditions and genre-bending mashup attacks!
Glorious GHS Eternal Stereo Gaming Headset for PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch and PC
Glorious GHS Eternal RGB Stereo RGB Gaming Headset for PS5, PS4, Switch and PC
KuloNiku: Bowl Up!
Prep your stations for a cozy cooking game with attitude! Prepare unique meals for quirky small-town locals, upgrade and customize your shop, compete in thrilling cooking battles to become top chef, and protect your family’s long-running restaurant alongside a cast of curious companions!
APRIL 8
Pokémon Champions
Get ready to experience everything you love about Pokémon battles all in one place—in Pokémon Champions. This new, battle-focused game will feature familiar mechanics such as Pokémon types, Abilities, and moves, creating an environment conducive to rich and varied strategies for new and experienced Trainers alike.
Road to Vostok
Road to Vostok is a hardcore single-player survival game set in a post-apocalyptic border zone between Finland and Russia. Survive, loot, plan and prepare to cross the border into Vostok, a permadeath zone where one mistake can end it all.
ChainStaff
ChainStaff is a brutal action-platformer with a transforming spear and grappling hook, blazing weapon upgrades, and a rocking soundtrack. Aliens have attached to your head! Swing, shoot, and spear your way through mutating hordes and bone-shaking boss fights, and get this thing off your head!
Samson
Samson returns to Tyndalston, a city that shaped him hard, where every fight is close and every escape is earned. He owes dangerous people more than he can pay, and they’re using his sister to force his hand. The clock is ticking. The only way out is through anyone who stands in his way.
APRIL 9
The Occultist
The Occultist is a first-person narrative thriller. You play as Alan Rebels, a paranormal investigator who travels to an abandoned British island after his father’s disappearance. Explore Godstone island, face supernatural entities, and uncover long-buried occult rituals.
Victrix Pro KO Leverless Fight Stick (Street Fighter II: Champion Edition)
The Evo Awards-winning Victrix Pro KO Leverless is back with a striking new design inspired by Street Fighter™ II: Champion Edition and its iconic Player Select screen. Built for competitive gamers, the Pro KO delivers speed, precision, and customization with hot-swappable Cherry MX Speed Silver RGB switches, 16 movable and mappable buttons, and vibrant RGB lighting for a personalized setup. Its removable aluminum top plate makes modding easy, while built-in storage and a slim profile ensure effortless transport to tournaments. The Capcom® and PlayStation® officially licensed Victrix Pro KO combines elite performance with nostalgic style, giving you the ultimate edge to dominate the competition.
APRIL 10
Tiny Bookshop (PS5)
Leave everything behind and open a tiny bookshop by the sea in this cozy narrative management game. Stock your tiny bookshop with different books and items, set up shop in scenic locations, and run your cozy second-hand bookshop while getting to know the locals.
DarkSwitch
DarkSwitch is a vertical survival city builder. Build a city on a great tree and defend it against the Fog. Face the challenges of limited real estate, scarce resources, and tough moral choices as you seek to uncover the mystery of the Veil. The Tree Provides! The Tree Protects! The Tree Prevails!
Seth
Become Seth, god of storms, and crush Apophis’s legions in a fast-paced roguelite FPS blending Egyptian mythology with science fiction. Fast combat, random challenges, and divine power in every run.
APRIL 13
Gunboat God
Become the all-powerful Gunboat God in this fluid shoot ’em up. Carve the waves as you stylishly fight hordes of monsters in hundreds of quick-fire missions. Transform your Gunboat and upgrade your weapons, skills and abilities to take on giant, challenging, multi-stage bosses!
APRIL 14
Replaced
Expose the sinister secrets of Phoenix Corporation as R.E.A.C.H., an AI trapped in a human body. Set in an alternate 1980s America scarred by nuclear catastrophe, navigate a dark cyberpunk thriller in this narrative-driven 2.5D platformer blending cinematic exploration with fluid, free-flow action.
PowerA Wired Stereo Headset for Nintendo Switch 2
The PowerA Wired Stereo Headset for Nintendo Switch 2 is officially licensed by Nintendo and designed for gaming, chat, and everyday audio use whether you’re playing, watching, or listening.
PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 (Mario Kart World)
Officially licensed by Nintendo, the PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 combines design and performance. The Hall Effect thumbsticks prevent stick drift, increasing precision and longevity. Program two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons on the fly and access GameChat features instantly with the integrated C Button. Enjoy immersive motion controls for an intuitive way to aim, steer, fly and more. Built for extended play with up to 30 hours of battery life, a 3m (10 ft.) USB C cable and a comfortable ergonomic design.
PowerA Slim Case for Nintendo Switch 2 (Mario Kart World)
Take your Nintendo Switch 2 system on the go with this officially licensed protective Slim Case from PowerA. Inside, you’ll find a soft fabric lining and a built‑in play stand with storage for up to ten game cards. When the system is inside the case, the play stand doubles as a padded screen protector to help keep your screen scratch‑free.
PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 (Mario & Yoshi)
Officially licensed by Nintendo, the PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 combines design and performance. The Hall Effect thumbsticks prevent stick drift, increasing precision and longevity. Program two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons on the fly and access GameChat features instantly with the integrated C Button. Enjoy immersive motion controls for an intuitive way to aim, steer, fly and more. Built for extended play with up to 30 hours of battery life, a 3m (10 ft.) USB C cable and a comfortable ergonomic design.
PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 (Decayed Master Sword)
Officially licensed by Nintendo, the PowerA Advantage Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch 2 combines design and performance. The Hall Effect thumbsticks prevent stick drift, increasing precision and longevity. Program two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons on the fly and access GameChat features instantly with the integrated C Button. Enjoy immersive motion controls for an intuitive way to aim, steer, fly and more. Built for extended play with up to 30 hours of battery life, a 3m (10 ft.) USB C cable and a comfortable ergonomic design.
PowerA Protection Case for Nintendo Switch 2 (Zelda Hylian Crest)
Take your Nintendo Switch 2 system along on all your adventures with the officially licensed Protection Case from PowerA. This case features a sturdy outer shell, rubberized handle, zipper pull, and a moulded interior with a soft plush lining to help keep your Nintendo Switch 2 protected while on the go.
Regions of Ruin: Runegate
Embark on an explorative RPG hack-and-slash adventure where you attempt to re-establish a haven for the lost dwarven civilization. Journey across varied lands, help those in need, gather resources and fight off goblins and monsters as you slowly rebuild a home for your people.
A Storied Life: Tabitha
A wholesome narrative puzzle game about the objects we leave behind and the stories they tell. Complete a loved one’s damaged memoirs by exploring their home and packing away their things.
PowerA Protection Case for DualSense Wireless Controller (Astro Bot)
Keep your DualSense® Wireless Controller safe with the officially licensed PowerA™ Protection Case for DualSense® Wireless Controller. Featuring a durable outer shell and a custom moulded interior, the case helps keep your controller protected when not in use or while traveling. Charge your controller inside the case using the cable pass through and store your charging cable in the convenient mesh accessory pocket when you’re done. The lie flat design provides easy access, and the strap loop handle makes it simple to carry around. Not compatible with DualSense Edge™ Wireless Controller.
PowerA Advantage Plus Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S (Sketch Riot)
Take your game to new levels with the officially licensed PowerA Advantage Plus Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S. Designed in Australia, this controller brings together local innovation and world‑class engineering to deliver a premium gameplay experience.
APRIL 15
Dosa Divas
Battle an evil fast food empire in this spicy narrative turn-based RPG. Two sisters and their upgradable spirit-mech cook delicious meals, fight corpos, build up your reputation with local communities, and reconcile with loved ones.
Last Flag
Hide your flag. Find the enemy flag. Run it back, then defend for a minute to win it. Welcome to Last Flag: a fast-paced 5v5 shooter with showstopping contestants, set in a televised competition where strategy, teamwork, and chaos blend in the ultimate game of Capture the Flag.
Barking from the Dark
You’re on duty at crossing #13. Keep an eye on the tracks, repair the sleepers, open the barriers for trains, cars, and people. Something in the woods is barking… and it’s calling you.
APRIL 16
Mouse P.I. For Hire
Join private investigator Jack Pepper on a guns blazing, jazz-fueled adventure in MOUSE: P.I. For Hire. MOUSE combines the charm of hand-drawn rubber hose animation inspired by the classic cartoons of the 1930’s with the adrenaline and action of an explosive first person shooter.
Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
Create all sorts of Mii characters based on your family and friends, someone you admire, or someone completely original! From their appearance to their personality traits and even little quirks, there are all sorts of ways to customise your Mii characters – including face parts that are unique to this game.By picking up and placing Mii characters next to each other, they’ll start hanging out together. Watch as they forge unlikely friendships, get into fights, fall in (and out of) love unexpectedly, and so much more. Expand and design your island as you see fit. Place homes, shops, restaurants, and more to give your island residents new hang out spots to visit. Want to make your Mii characters feel at home? Decorate their rooms with different interior sets, including furniture, wallpaper and floors to match their vibe.
Cleaning Up!
Turn huge messes into sparkling spaces! Feel the satisfaction of restoring them to order with your super-powered cleaning tools. The quick, cozy joy of tidying up!
OPUS: Prism Peak
OPUS: Prism Peak is a narrative adventure where you play as a weary photographer stranded in the Dusklands, traveling with a girl who’s lost her memories. Together, you’ll uncover the mysteries of this land through your camera and find your way home.
APRIL 17
ShantyTown
ShantyTown is a relaxing diorama-building game about finding beauty in everyday chaos. Bring new locations to life, stack your urban buildings high, and fill each little nook and cranny with your own touch. Try your hand at shaping a cozy little city that is unique to you.
Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss
A mining station in the Pacific abyss is no longer responding. As an investigator of the occult, unravel the mysteries of the deep. Test your wits and sanity in this lovecraftian thriller.
Gecko Gods
Explore a forgotten land in Gecko Gods, a puzzle-adventure built for curiosity. Climb walls, solve ancient puzzles and uncover a lost civilisation in a world full of hidden paths, quiet secrets and natural wonder.
Under Par Golf Architect
Step into the shoes of a golf architect as you build and manage your own golfing paradise! Sharpen your strategy by designing incredible courses to challenge the most demanding golfers and watch your club flourish as you attract VIP players, hire quirky staff and hold prestigious tournaments.
APRIL 20
PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S (Fortnite: Victory Royale)
Take your game to new levels with the PowerA Advantage Wired Controller for Xbox Series X|S. Licensed by Xbox, the Hall Effect thumbsticks prevent stick drift, increasing precision and longevity. Customize your playstyle with two mappable Advanced Gaming Buttons and 3‑Way Trigger Locks. Additional features like Dual Rumble Motors, anti‑friction rings for smooth thumbstick motion, and a lightweight ergonomic design help keep you in control. Sit back in comfort with the extra‑long 3‑meter USB‑C cable. This controller also works great on Windows 10/11.
APRIL 21
Jay and Silent Bob: Chronic Blunt Punch
Play solo or with your hetero lifemate in this hand drawn, arcade style, side-scrolling beat-em-up blessed by Jay and Silent Bob themselves.
APRIL 22
Tides of Tomorrow
From the makers of Road 96 comes a groundbreaking narrative adventure. Your choices shape the story for other players! Follow in your friends’ footsteps, face the consequences of their actions and choose the fate of this plasticpunk world.
Clockwork Ambrosia
Clockwork Ambrosia is a steampunk fusion of metroidvania and weapon-building 2D shooter. Players pull on the boots of an airship pilot to combat an army of deadly robots and monsters. Experiment with a range of rule-breaking weapon modifications and armors to prevail through this wild adventure!
Vampire Crawlers: The Turbo Wildcard from Vampire Survivors
Deal world-ending combos and blitz through infested dungeons! Vampire Crawlers: the turbo wildcard from Vampire Survivors is a casual, turn‑based deckbuilder with roguelite elements. Master the Turboturn™ with your own hand of cards!
Until They Burn
First-person psychological horror, where nightmares have led you to the apartment of a woman who vanished after a fire. Things take a strange turn when you find yourself trapped inside, compelled to burn dolls in a fireplace to escape.
APRIL 23
Kingdom’s Return: Time-Eating Fruit and the Ancient Monster
A kingdom-rebuilding adventure filled with action and strategy! Kingdom’s Return is an action RPG where you’ll adventure to restore your fallen kingdom. Collect materials in 2D side-scrolling adventure stages, then use them in the strategy part to rebuild your kingdom and power up your characters!
Masters of Albion
Masters of Albion is a bold reimagining of the God Game genre, from the creator who defined it. Revel in the freedom of true Godhood. In MoA, there is no single solution, only your solution. Build whatever, wherever. Hire whoever, whenever. Kill or carry, crush or coax. You are the ultimate power.
APRIL 24
Outbound
Explore a colorful world and build your own cozy home on wheels. Craft workstations, and source energy from the sun, wind, or water. Upgrade and customize your vehicle, grow crops, and live sustainably off-grid with up to 4 players.
Pragmata
An all-new Science Fiction action adventure with its own unique hacking twist! It is the near future, and protagonists Hugh and his android companion Diana, must work together as they make their way through the cold lunar research station.
Rumbral
Rumbral is a dark, puzzle platformer set in a seemingly forgotten world. Find your way in this desolated place while trying to recover your memories and find out who you really are.
APRIL 28
Moomintroll: Winter’s Warmth
From the creators of Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley comes a heartwarming new adventure inspired by the beloved Moomin stories by Tove Jansson. This time, join Moomintroll himself on a charming but cold winter journey.
Aphelion
Hunted on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas. This action-packed sci-fi adventure blends exploration, traversal, and tense stealth gameplay.
Diablo IV: Lord of Hatred
Prepare to embark on your next epic demon-slaying journey in the new Diablo IV expansion, Lord of Hatred. Make your final stand against the Prime Evil Mephisto in a rich new campaign, master two new classes – the Paladin and Warlock, and discover the ancient region of Skovos. With tons of new features, activities, and major updates like an overhauled endgame, transmutation, and set bonuses, this expansion enhances the Diablo IV experience to bring depth, adventure, and the promise of peril at every turn.
APRIL 29
WILL: Follow The Light
Dive into a realistic, single-player, first-person journey through the harsh northern latitudes as you sail endless waters, searching for a way back to your loved ones. Will you follow the light?
He-Man and the Masters of the Universe: Dragon Pearl of Destruction
Take control of He-Man, Man-At-Arms, and Teela in a fast-paced, magic-brawler that blends the crunch of arcade classics with the high-fantasy action of the animated series.
Lunchbreak Tactics
Lunchbreak Tactics is a no-timer strategic auto-battler card game set in a chaotic supermarket backstore. Draft cards, build absurd synergies, and min-max your squad, then battle other players asynchronously. Easy to pick up, with near-infinite combo variety for high replayability. Quick runs.
APRIL 30
Saros
Set on the shape-shifting planet Carcosa, SAROS is a standalone cinematic action experience from Housemarque. The story follows Arjun Devraj, a haunted Soltari enforcer driven by loss, regret and an unrelenting need for answers. Drawn into Carcosa’s violent beauty and cosmic horrors, Arjun searches for the truth behind the Eclipse: a sinister force that distorts the world, and everyone within it.
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories
inKONBINI: One Store. Many Stories is a cozy slice-of-life game about running a small-town convenience store, inspired by early 1990s Japan. Meet regulars, stock shelves, and watch quiet, everyday moments turn into meaningful stories.
Moza Porsche Mission R Steering Wheel
The MOZA Porsche Mission R Steering Wheel is an officially licensed replica crafted with Porsche’s original CAD data. Featuring a 5.4-inch flexible OLED display, CNC-machined aluminium frame, suede-like grips, and dual-clutch magnetic paddles, it delivers the ultimate balance of authenticity, performance, and comfort for professional sim racing.
Metroid Prime 1–3: A Visual Retrospective Hardcover Book
With an extensive range of behind-the-scenes, high quality artwork, this hardcover anthology spans more than 20 years of Metroid Prime development and includes exclusive commentary from Nintendo producer, Kensuke Tanabe, as well as the esteemed Retro Studios.
APRIL TBD
Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis
“Yunyun Syndrome!? Rhythm Psychosis” is a rhythm adventure game about a psychotic hikikomori girl – also an avid anonymous poster – who corrupts the world with her severe brain rot from listening to too many denpa songs. Yunyun all over this ♡♡♡♡ world with your degen otaku-posting.
Rollick N’ Roll
Rollick N’ Roll combines fun physics with intuitive controls to deliver a joyful puzzle experience for all ages. Explore a collection of marvelous marble runs, with a modern twist.
Am I missing anything from this list? I probably am, as many video games are released every month! But please let me know in the comment section below if I’ve missed something you’re looking forward to this month.
[Game descriptions were taken from digital storefronts or the game’s official websites.]
