Updated October 11, 2026
August 2026 game releases
102 notable games came out in August 2026, including 1666: Amsterdam, Arknights and Beast of Reincarnation. Every game is listed by its release day, biggest first, with its platforms and where to buy it.
The biggest releases
Day by day
Monday, August 31
- Beast of Reincarnation Most anticipatedPC · PS5 · XboxRPG, Action
Tuesday, August 45
- Big Walk Most anticipatedPC · Mac · Switch 2 · PS5Adventure
- Final Fantasy XIV Most anticipatedSwitch 2RPGPortSquare Enix
- Switch · Switch 2Action, AdventureIntelligent Systems / Nintendo
- Switch · PS4 · PS5 · Xbox One · XboxSimulation, RPGPort
- Switch · Switch 2RacingNintendo
Wednesday, August 55
Thursday, August 613
- ReStory: Chill Electronics Repairs Most anticipatedPCSimulationMandragora / tinyBuildSteam
- PCSimulation, AdventureFull releaseRedSaw Games Studio / Logoi GamesSteam
- PC · PS5Fighting
- PC · SwitchHorror, RPGPortGame Studio
- PC · MacAdventureKitten Cup Studio / Big Blue Sky GamesSteam
- Switch 2AdventurePortRed Art Games / Red Art StudiosNintendo
- PS5PuzzlePortPoti Poti Studio / Wholesome Games
- XboxRoguelike, Survival, StrategyPortLudogram / Raw Fury
- PCAction, PlatformerUpstream Arcade / Weekend GamesSteam
- PCSimulationNick Nieuwoudt, Dominik Latos
- PC · Mac · Switch · Switch 2 · Xbox One · XboxCards & board, Roguelike
- Switch · Switch 2ActionFree StyleNintendo
- PS5ActionPortInside System
Friday, August 71
- PCRPG, StrategyEarly accessCampfire Cabal / THQ NordicSteam
Saturday, August 82
- PS5Adventure, SimulationPortGameChanger Studio / GameChanger Studio, CC_Games, Beep Japan
- PS5RPGPortInside System
Monday, August 102
- PC · Mac · LinuxPlatformerPortBit Kid, NifflasSteam
- PS5RPGRemakeHexGameStudio
Tuesday, August 116
- Grounded 2 Most anticipatedPS5Action, Adventure, SurvivalEarly accessEidos-Montréal, Obsidian Entertainment / Xbox Game Studios
- No More Room in Hell 2 Most anticipatedPC · PS5 · XboxShooter, HorrorFull release
- The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered Most anticipatedSwitch 2RPG, ActionPortVirtuos, Bethesda Game Studios / Bethesda SoftworksNintendo
- SwitchRPG, ActionPortSparklingBit, Funatics Software / THQ Nordic
- PC · Switch · Switch 2 · PS5 · XboxRPG, ActionRemaster
- PCAdventurelidlocks / Parco GamesSteam
Wednesday, August 125
Thursday, August 1313
- Arknights Most anticipatedPCRPG, StrategyPortHypergryph / Yostar
- Hell Let Loose: Vietnam Most anticipatedPC · PS5 · XboxShooter
- Switch · Switch 2 · PS4 · PS5Roguelike, HorrorPortPanik Arcade / Future Friends GamesNintendo
- PC · Switch 2 · PS5 · XboxAction, Platformer
- PC · MacAdventureRusty LakeSteam
- Switch 2Platformer, Action, AdventurePortNintendo EAD / Nintendo
- Switch 2Action, RoguelikePort91Act / Astrolabe GamesNintendo
- PC · Switch · PS5 · XboxStrategyRemake
- PS5 · XboxActionPortJoy Brick / PQubeXbox
- PC · PS5 · XboxShooter, AdventureChuhai Labs / Balor GamesXbox
- SwitchCards & board, RoguelikePortTezcatlipoca / PhoenixxNintendo
- PC · MacAdventureKazuhide Oka / Kamitsubaki StudioSteam
- PC · Switch 2 · PS5 · XboxSports
Friday, August 143
Monday, August 171
- PCPlatformer, RoguelikeEarly accessLe Moulin aux BullesSteam
Tuesday, August 185
- Starsand Island Most anticipatedPC · Switch 2 · PS5 · XboxSimulationFull release
- PC · PS5 · XboxHorror
- PCShooter, HorrorAtmos Games / 3D RealmsSteam
- PCActionEarly accessGrove Street GamesSteam
- PCRPGEarly accessLovely Hellplace / DreadXPSteam
Wednesday, August 192
- Switch · PS5 · XboxRPGPort
- PS5Adventure, PuzzlePortSomi / Playism
Thursday, August 2014
- Mortal Shell II Most anticipatedPC · PS5 · XboxRPG, Action
- Switch 2Action, AdventurePortAggro CrabNintendo
- Switch 2SurvivalPortBohemia InteractiveNintendo
- PC · PS5 · XboxShooter
- PC · PS5 · XboxShooter, HorrorExpansionGSC Game WorldSteam
- PCVisual novelRemakeMages / Spike Chunsoft
- Switch 2SimulationPortRubberBandGames / Curve GamesNintendo
- Switch 2AdventurePortSunset Visitor / Fellow TravellerNintendo
- PCRacing, SimulationPixel Pea Games / MythwrightSteam
- Switch · Switch 2Cards & board, RoguelikePortStudio Folly, Toot Games / WINGSNintendo
- PC · PS4 · PS5 · Xbox One · XboxAction, Roguelike
- Switch 2Platformer, AdventurePortPocket Trap / PM StudiosNintendo
- SwitchVisual novelRereleaseKogado Studio, Otomate / Aksys GamesNintendo
- PC · Switch · XboxParty & rhythm, Visual novel
Friday, August 211
- PS5 · XboxRacingPortOriginal Fire Games / iRacingXbox
Monday, August 242
Tuesday, August 255
- 1666: Amsterdam Most anticipatedPCAction, AdventureEarly access
- PC · PS5 · XboxShooter
- PS5 · XboxSurvival, ShooterPortStarry StudioXbox
- PC · Switch · PS5 · XboxShooterRemake
- PC · Mac · Switch · Switch 2 · PS5 · XboxPlatformer, Survival
Wednesday, August 265
Thursday, August 2711
- Star Wars Zero Company Most anticipatedPC · PS5 · XboxStrategy
- PC · Switch · Switch 2 · PS5 · XboxAdventure
- PC · Switch · Switch 2 · PS5 · XboxCompilation
- PC · PS5 · XboxAction, Adventure
- PC · Switch · PS4 · PS5 · Xbox One · XboxPlatformerWonderboy Bobi / PQube, PixelHeart
- Switch 2 · PS5 · XboxRPG, StrategyPort
- XboxActionPortthe Bratans, Smola Game Studio / Smola Game StudioXbox
- Switch 2 · PS5AdventurePortIndoor Sunglasses / PlayismNintendo
- PC · Switch · Switch 2 · PS5 · Xbox One · XboxCompilation
- SwitchAdventurePortKazuhide Oka / Kamitsubaki StudioNintendo
- PS5 · XboxPuzzle, SimulationPortYuanqi Bomb Studio / E-Home Entertainment DevelopmentXbox
Friday, August 283
- Elden Ring Tarnished Edition Most anticipatedSwitch 2RPG, ActionPortFromSoftware / Bandai Namco EntertainmentNintendo
- Vampire Survivors: Legacy of the Bloodmoon Most anticipatedPC · Mac · Switch · PS4 · PS5 · Xbox One · XboxRoguelikeExpansionponcleSteam
- PC · Switch · PS5 · XboxSportsTamsoft / Bandai Namco Entertainment
Monday, August 311
- PC · PS5 · XboxRoguelike, Shooter