September was a huge month for gamers! With so many incredible new titles released, it can be tough to know where to start. That’s why we’ve rounded up the 12 best new games that dropped this month. Don’t worry, there’s something for everyone on this list!
1. Frostpunk 2
- Release date: 20 Sep, 2024
- Developer: 11 bit studios
- Genre: Simulation
- Price: 44,99 €
The highly anticipated September 2024 game Frostpunk 2 takes city survival to the next level. As a Steward, you’ll lead your city through a series of disasters in a snowy post-apocalyptic world. As demands grow and tensions rise, it’s up to you to guide society into an uncertain future.
With its challenging gameplay, tough moral choices, and a unique setting that really makes you think about survival, Frostpunk 2 is the pinnacle of strategy and management games.
2. Star Trucker
- Release date: 3 Sep, 2024
- Developer: Monster and Monster
- Genre: Simulation
- Price: 24,50 €
Star Trucker is a great game for players who enjoy hauling cargo. It features a detailed cargo system, impressive graphics, and steady progression. Just be prepared for a challenge—it’s best played on hard difficulty, so you’ll need to pay close attention to maintenance, plan your routes, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
3. The Forever Winter
- Release date: 24 Sep, 2024
- Developer: Fun Dog Studios
- Genre: Action
- Price: N/A
A co-op tactical survival horror shooter, The Forever Winter makes you and your team loot corpses to survive. Moreover, you’ll face giant war machines that are stuck in a constant battle.
4. Starcom: Unknown Space
- Release date: 24 Sep, 2024
- Developer: Wx3 Labs, LLC
- Genre: RPG
- Price: 19,60€
Starcom: Unknown Space is an action RPG where you explore space and go on adventures. You can build your own starship and uncover an epic story filled with weird mysteries, alien factions, and uncharted worlds.
Overall, it’s a relaxed space exploration game that focuses on shipbuilding and simple combat, with interesting lore and dialogue.
5. Spectre Divide
- Release date: 3 Sep, 2024
- Developer: Mountaintop Studios
- Genre: Action
- Price: Free
Spectre Divide is a competitive 3v3 tactical shooter that lets you control two bodies at once using Duality. You can defend two sites simultaneously, cover your teammates, or even sacrifice one of your characters to gain an advantage.
The game was developed in partnership with Shroud, a former pro player and FPS expert. However, despite this strong backing, many players feel that while the Duality concept is intriguing and offers a fresh take on the tactical FPS genre, the rest of the game feels lacking and doesn’t seem well-designed, as reflected in reviews on Steam.
6. Age of Mythology: Retold
- Release date: 4 Sep, 2024
- Developer: World’s Edge, Forgotten Empires, Tantalus Media, Capture Age, Virtuos Games
- Genre: Strategy
- Price: 29,99€
From the makers of Age of Empires, Age of Mythology: Retold takes you to a mythical world where gods, monsters, and humans interact. It blends classic Age of Mythology gameplay with modern real-time strategy features and visuals. Players can secure their territory, command legendary creatures, and use the power of the gods to defeat their enemies.
A great remake of a classic game with smart quality-of-life improvements that match modern titles, the game is a must-play for anyone interested in RTS games and old Age of Mythology fans.
7. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2
- Release date: 9 Sep, 2024
- Developer: Saber Interactive
- Genre: Action
- Price: 59,99€
This game lets you embody a Space Marine with superhuman skills and brutal combat abilities. You’ll use powerful weapons to take down relentless Tyranid swarms and defend the Imperium in exciting third-person action, whether playing solo or in multiplayer modes.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 has a great nostalgic feel from the mid-2000s to the early 2010s, and it was worth the 12-year wait. All in all, the game is a perfect continuation of Titus’s story.
8. Tiny Glade
- Release date: 23 Sep, 2024
- Developer: Pounce Light
- Genre: Simulation
- Price: 59,99€
In Tiny Glade, you can create whimsical castles, cozy cottages, and romantic ruins in a stress-free environment. With no management, combat, or objectives to worry about, the game invites you to relax and enjoy the simple pleasure of creativity as you bring your imaginative structures to life.
9. FINAL FANTASY XVI
- Release date: 17 Sep, 2024
- Developer: Square Enix
- Genre: RPG
- Price: 49,99€
Final Fantasy is a fan favorite for its captivating stories, unforgettable characters, and stunning visuals. Each game brings fresh adventures and gameplay, inviting players to explore vast worlds filled with themes that resonate with fans of all ages.
In Final Fantasy XVI, powerful beings called Eikons and their human hosts, known as Dominants, shape the fate of entire nations. The story centers on Clive Rosfield, a tragic warrior on a quest for revenge against Ifrit, a dark Eikon that brings chaos and destruction. As Clive fights his way through intense battles, he seeks to uncover the truth behind the turmoil that turned his life upside down.
10. EA SPORTS FC 25
- Release date: 27 Sep, 2024
- Developer: EA Canada & EA Romania
- Genre: Sports
- Price: 69,99€
EA SPORTS FC™ 25 offers you even more ways to achieve victory for your club. For example, you can team up with friends in the exciting new 5v5 Rush mode and take charge of your club like never before. With enhanced FC IQ, you’ll have more tactical control to lead your team to success.
Soccer fans who enjoy multiplayer modes and want to dive deeper into strategy and club management will most likely have a blast with this game.
11. The Plucky Squire
- Release date: 17 Sep, 2024
- Developer: All Possible Futures
- Genre: Adventure
- Price: N/A
In this fun action-adventure game, storybook characters find a bright 3D world outside their pages. They need to jump between 2D and 3D realms to save their friends.
This game is perfect for anyone who enjoys lighthearted adventures and engaging stories. If you like solving puzzles and exploring different worlds, you’ll have a blast with this game!
12. Ale & Tale Tavern
- Release date: 5 Sep, 2024
- Developer: Scienart Games
- Genre: Simulation
- Price: 14,79€
Have you ever dreamed of restoring an abandoned tavern to its former glory? Ale & Tale Tavern lets you do just that and so much more! Whether you prefer playing solo or with friends, this open-world fantasy game offers action, fishing, hunting, exploration, and a variety of fun quests to complete. All in all, it’s the perfect game for anyone looking for adventure!
13. Shogun Showdown
- Release date: 5 Sep, 2024
- Developer: Roboatino
- Genre: Strategy
- Price: 14,99€
A highly-rated indie game, Shogun Showdown is a turn-based combat game that mixes rogue-like and deck-building features. You’ll need to position yourself wisely and attack at the right moments while upgrading your tiles and creating combos to prepare for the Shogun.
Those who enjoy strategy and tactical gameplay will love Shogun Showdown as it’s a roguelite that’s both challenging and satisfying.
