Top 8 Best Games Releasing in August (2025)

It’s that time again for another round of what we believe are the best games releasing for the month. Last month was a bit quieter, though there were some games to rave about. We got the exciting souls-like WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers, the genre-breaking Shadow Labyrinth, and a standalone sequel expansion of RoboCop: Rogue City. Now we’re in August, where we have a few remakes of classic games, some port releases, next instalments, and brand new IPs. Enough of my rambling, let us get down to business and show you what we believe are the best games for August (2025).

Due to the influx of many big game releases over the last few months, you might need to catch up with knowing what came out. If so, then check out last month’s list, Top 8 Best Games Releasing in July (2025).

1. THE HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2: Remake

Return to the classic arcade shooter and shoot some zeds with friends

Starting our list is a remake of the classic arcade rail shooter HOUSE OF THE DEAD 2. Returning from the dead, the classic series gets its second remake, continuing the story left off from the original game. You’ll take control of one of two AMS agents, James Taylor or Gary Stewart, who are sent to investigate a small city that’s been overrun by hostile creatures. Once there, they soon discover that the situation bears a resemblance to the Curien Mansion incident from two years ago. Determined to uncover the source of the infestation, they begin shooting their way through hordes of creatures.

This remake offers gameplay faithful to the original experience, with the choice to play solo or in co-op. However, there are a bunch of new features and changes like with the graphics getting a more modern touch and a remastered soundtrack. Though if you are a fan of the original soundtrack, its also available. New additions with the remake are different game modes, like Training, where you can polish up your skills in various scenarios. There’s also Boss mode, where you’ll take on the challenge of defeating every one of the game’s bosses as fast as you can. 

2. Mafia: The Old Country

Fight to survive as you prove your worth to the Family

For any fans of the infamous Mafia franchise, our next pick is for you. The fourth game in the series, Mafia: The Old Country, is a prequel set in 1900s Sicily, where you’ll experience the origins of organised crime. Play as Enzo Favara, a man wanting to join the Torrisi crime family after experiencing a life of struggle. Enzo’s story unfolds in a time when blades were used more often than pistols and mafiosos rode horses rather than in cars. This thrilling narrative is brought to life by stunning visuals, cinematic storytelling, and the authentic realism that the critically acclaimed Mafia series is known for.

Come face-to-face with a cast of unpredictable allies and cutthroat enemies in this classic crime drama, rich in period-authentic details that will immerse you in this treacherous Mediterranean setting. Engage in life-or-death combat, be it up close with a blade or from afar with a variety of firearms. Ambush enemies for vicious stealth takedowns, or slice them up in close-quarters duels. If you prefer firearms, wield period-authentic handguns, rifles, and shotguns to overcome any odds and doggedly eliminate the Don’s enemies. Traverse a wide range of Sicilian environments, from underground crypts and crumbling ruins to bountiful vineyards and ornate opera houses. 

3. Midnight Murder Club

Each game is a new tale of screaming, surprises, and stumbling through the dark

If you are a fan of party games and horror, then Midnight Murder Club could be for you. In this chaotic and hilarious horror party game, play as one of the many guests running around a pitch-black mansion. Armed with only a flashlight and a revolver, conceal your identity with a mask and join your friends in a game of perception, deception, and sharpshooting. Midnight Murder Club has multiple ways to play, ranging from classics to objective-based modes that require more thought and strategy as you explore the secrets hiding inside Wormwood Manor. Hidden around the mansion are traps, weapons, and other equipment to help you survive the night. Take night vision pills to see in the dark. Don a bulletproof vest to defend against your foes. Immobilise your enemies in a bear trap or light them ablaze with a Molotov cocktail. The variety of items makes every match unique.

One of Midnight Murder Club‘s best features is the full proximity chat. You’ll be able to create fun memories with friends and enemies, all by using your senses to gain the upper hand in each game. Use Wildcards to spice up every match with unique rule-breaking effects that will keep everyone on their toes. You can play Midnight Murder Club with up to five friends, and the best part is that they don’t even have to own the game. One purchase allows you to invite five friends with the Guest Pass Edition of the game. Every current game mode, every twist, no excuses. After all, what’s a mansion full of murder and chaos without some company?

4. Delta Force

Engage in thrilling 32 vs 32 battles with realistic gunplay

Next, we have the return of an iconic series, which will be entering the free-to-play space this August. Originally released on PC last year, Delta Force is an online team-based tactical shooter featuring large-scale PvP warfare. Delta Force contains three ways to play: Warfare, Operations, and Black Hawk Down. In Warfare, battle the enemy across land, sea and air in 7 uniquely designed maps. Take on lobbies of 64 players facing off in large-scale battles featuring a wide range of vehicles and unique tactical gear. Like similar large-scale multiplayer shooters, Delta Force features destructible environments and a range of powerful support options. 

Operations is an extraction shooter mode where you’ll deploy behind enemy lines to recover valuables. Choose your gear and deploy with your three-person squad to take on AI-controlled mercs, powerful bosses, and the most feared enemy of all, rival squads of players. Finally, Black Hawk Down is a remake of the classic campaign based on the gripping 2001 movie. It utilises the UE5 engine to bring back players to the hellish streets of Mogadishu 1993. Delta Force offers an extensive armoury, filled with real-world weapons and modifications advised by experienced military advisors. Players can customise their weapons and the wide range of vehicles on offer. 

5. Sword of the Sea

Traverse the land using the Hoversword and bust out some sick moves

Next, we have a game for the folks who enjoy exploring beautiful landscapes. Sword of the Sea features the unique artistic design of creative director Matt Nava and beautiful music composed by Austin Wintory. They’re the visionary artists behind ABZÛ, The Pathless, and Journey. Sword of the Sea is a surfing adventure game that’s inspired by classic skateboarding and snowboarding games. You play as the Wraith, a resurrected being that’s on a quest to uncover the ancient sea buried beneath the land. Carve your way forward on the ancient and powerful Hoversword. Build momentum to reach top speed and catch big air off the crests of giant waves. Pull off radical flips, spins, and grab tricks with ease as you shred halfpipes, ramps, and wall rides. It’s the perfect balance of exhilarating action and fluid, meditative movement.

Explore a world where the land flows in constant waves. From massive tides to the smallest ripples, the shifting sea of dunes is incredibly detailed and beautifully rendered. Surf across sandy deserts, glacial mountains, and many more undulating environments full of secrets in this incredible adventure. Discover the remnants of a lost culture hidden in sinking tombs and skatepark-like ruins as you search for purpose. Transform sandy dunes into glittering, emerald waters and witness magical sealife return in huge, breathtaking shoals. Feel the spiritual magic of surfing as you connect with nature and restore your life, but beware, for darkness lurks beneath the waves. 

6. Gears of War: Reloaded

Experience the legendary story solo or with a friend in split-screen and online co-op.

After years of being exclusive to Xbox, the first Gears of War game is coming to multiple platforms in a new remaster. In Gears of War: Reloaded, play as Marcus Fenix in the legendary story that defined a series. Outnumbered and outgunned, Marcus and his best friend Dom must work together with the other members of Delta Squad to defeat the Locust threat and save humanity from utter extinction. Crush the Locust threat together through campaign split-screen or online co-op. Of course, the campaign is only half of the Gears of War experience; alongside the story, we’ll be able to experience the pulse-pounding PvP multiplayer modes in all their gory glory. 

The iconic original now looks and plays better than ever with 4K assets plus remastered textures, lighting, shadows and reflections, HDR, as well as Dolby Atmos. Powered by Unreal Engine, Gears of War: Reloaded is a remaster of the blockbuster first Gears of War, now fully optimised for the latest generation of gaming platforms. Plus, get all post-launch content for the original title, including a bonus campaign act, multiplayer maps, plus characters and cosmetics, at no additional cost. Gears of War: Reloaded supports cross-play across all platforms, allowing you and your friends to squad up, regardless of where you play.

7. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater

Get ready for the ultimate survival stealth action experience.

Another game returning to modern consoles is Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, in a brand-new remake. Experience the same gripping story that impressed us all back in 2004, but now with a fresh coat of paint and enhanced 3D audio. Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater takes players to the Cold War, where you’ll play as Naked Snake on a mission to infiltrate the Soviet Union and escort a defecting scientist named Sokolov. Sadly, things do go awry when Snake’s mentor, “The Boss”, betrays him, takes Sokolov for Colonel Volgin of the GRU. Now, a week later, Snake returns to rescue Sokolov from Volgin and eliminate The Boss before their plans can succeed. 

The story, characters, voice acting, gameplay, and music that made the original a sensation return, remade for modern consoles. The controls have been updated for a modern control style, though you can switch back to a classic style that closely recreates the feel of the original game. The battle damage system has been upgraded, with the wear and tear of Snake’s clothes, as well as bruises and bullet wounds on his body, reflected in real time. Some additional content returns like the crossover mode Snake vs Monkey, where you’ll try to round up all the escaped apes running amok from Ape Escape. There is also a new game mode called Fox Hunt, where you’ll take on other players using your stealth and survival skills. 

8. Lost Soul Aside

Use your newfound symbiotic relationship to save your sister

Finally, our last pick for May is the highly anticipated Lost Soul Aside. Inspired by Devil May Cry and Final Fantasy, Lost Soul Aside is an action role-playing game set in a brand new universe. Take control of Kazer on a quest to save his sister’s soul from interdimensional beings known as Voidrax. Kazer is joined by a symbiont companion, known as Arena, who can morph into what he requires for both combat and traversal. You’ll adventure far and wide across dangerous dimensions, majestic lands, and strange new worlds filled with mysterious architecture. From snow-covered vistas to long-lost ruins, ancient alien relics and more.

Lost Soul Aside promises formidable enemies and colossal bosses while experiencing breathtaking, stylish real-time combat. Unleash your skills, combat abilities, and swordsmanship to chain fast and fluid diverse combos, dishing out truly devastating damage across each combat phase. Kaser can grow stronger by unlocking attributes from the skill tree with experience points. There’s plenty of experimentation, with numerous combinations to define your playstyle for any challenge ahead. Outside of its ferocious melee and elemental combat, Lost Soul Aside incorporates a fair share of platforming and open-world exploration elements.

Have any other games you’ve got your eye on during August? Let us know in the comments below!