We did it, people. We made it to the end of 2025. December is always an interesting one for games. Plenty of folks will be picking up new titles thanks to holiday gifts and those glorious end-of-year sales, but it’s also one of the quieter months for actual releases.
Even with the slowdown, we’re still getting some incredible-looking games. A few of these might even catch you off guard. But let’s stop beating around the bush (presents need wrapping, food needs digesting) so let’s dive into the list. Consider this your cheat sheet for what to ask for money to buy when someone has absolutely no clue what to get you.
Marvel Cosmic Invasion is the latest beat ’em up from the powerhouse genre publisher Dotemu. Instead of reviving a single beloved classic, this one comes swinging with 15 different heroes to choose from. Then? It’s time to throw down against the forces of evil with pure comic-book chaos. Look, we’re not expecting the story to rewrite our world views, but the action and artwork look ridiculously good.
Let It Die has been a weird ride ever since 2016. The second game ditched the hack-and-slash to go battle royale, but Let It Die: Inferno looks like a return to its roots: ridiculously over-the-top roguelike brawling. Both earlier entries had potential but never quite delivered. So yeah, we’re hoping this one finally sticks the landing and gives us something satisfyingly chaotic to bite into.
Night Swarm is a vampire-flavoured Survivors-like, which is hilarious considering the genre’s most famous entry avoided vampires for an uncomfortable amount of time. The formula should feel familiar, but the twist here is more character interaction between the carnage. There’s a stronger emotional throughline and deeper character building. It’s different, it’s bold, and we genuinely can’t wait to see if it actually works.
Cloudheim is an absolute looker. It throws you into a post-Ragnarok world where your job is to beat back ancient gods and creeping corruption. Sure, there’s plenty of action, but there’s also a ton of crafting to sink time into. The heavy combo focus should make character-action fans very happy, and the fact it’s co-op? That just sweetens the deal.
FEROCIOUS is a survival-FPS set on a hostile, uncharted island full of jungles, ruins, and carnivorous problems. The twist? Dinosaurs don’t just chase you; you can hijack their brains with the Dino Control Device and make them work for you, too. Attack, scout, haul gear, sneak past mercs — it’s basically prehistoric freelance labour, but with teeth. It’s tense, loud, violent, and looks like pure holiday wish-list fuel.
Skate Story drops you into a surreal Underworld as a glass-bodied demon on a skateboard. Ollie, grind, and blast through warped streets, rescue tortured souls, and skate your way to freedom. Dreamlike visuals, psychedelic soundtrack, and chaotic skating make this one a wildly stylish, existential ride.
In Unbeatable, you play as Beat, leading her band toward freedom in a world where music is rebellion. It blends rhythm gameplay with story-heavy decisions, and the soundtrack is genuinely stellar. If you want to stick it to authority without real-world consequences, this is your moment.
Death Howl is a dark, turn-based card-battler where you play Ro, a grieving mother fighting through the afterlife to save her son. Battle spirits, summon totems, and make every move count in a grim, atmospheric world. Tactical, haunting, and full of weight – this one hits hard.
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