It might feel like all we ever hear about these days are remakes, sequels, and nostalgia-fueled reboots. But original games? They’re alive and kicking—you just have to know where to look. Luckily, we’ve done the work for you! Here’s a list of some of the most exciting upcoming games that are fresh, innovative, and packed with potential. No remakes, no sequels—just brand-new IPs that have us hyped for the future of gaming.
10. Phantom Blade Zero
If you’re into fast-paced martial arts action, Phantom Blade Zero is a game to watch. It features intense, stylish combat set in a Wuxia-inspired world, with breathtaking visuals and a dark, immersive atmosphere.
While the developers are relatively unknown, the game has backing from Sony, which is a promising sign. One of the biggest highlights? A six-minute gameplay trailer showing off smooth, relentless combat and epic boss battles. With an interconnected world that opens up as you progress, Phantom Blade Zero is shaping up to be a must-play in 2025.
9. STEEL HUNTERS
Mech fans, rejoice—mech games are back! STEEL HUNTERS is a free-to-play extraction shooter that combines high-powered mech combat with strategic team-based gameplay. Teams of two drop into a massive map, scavenging resources, fighting AI enemies, and battling other squads for supremacy.
Developed by the creators of World of Tanks, STEEL HUNTERS has the potential to be a big hit—though, given the developer’s history, keep an eye on the monetization. The game is still in alpha, but the mix of Titanfall-style mechs with Escape from Tarkov gameplay could make for an exciting experience when it finally launches.
8. Hell Is Us
It’s rare to see a Soulslike venture outside the usual dark fantasy setting, but Hell Is Us looks to shake things up. Blending a semi-open world with supernatural sci-fi elements, it offers an eerie, mysterious experience with unique enemy designs.
The game leans heavily into exploration, encouraging players to stumble into unknown areas and uncover secrets. With Control-like world design and Death Stranding-style otherworldly aesthetics, Hell Is Us looks like it could deliver something truly different when it launches on September 4, 2025.
7. Tides of Annihilation
Imagine NieR: Automata meets Shadow of the Colossus, and you’ll get a sense of what Tides of Annihilation is aiming for. Set in a ruined version of London, the game combines cinematic action with semi-open-world exploration and massive boss fights against towering knights.
Combat involves commanding a squad of ten warriors, leading to large-scale battles that feel fresh and dynamic. While the release date is still unknown, this ambitious title has all the right ingredients to be a standout.
6. STORROR Parkour Pro
Fans of Mirror’s Edge will want to keep an eye on this one. Despite its horror-sounding name, STORROR Parkour Pro is actually a fluid, physics-driven parkour game set in an open-world London.
Blending motion capture with physics-based animations, the movement looks incredibly smooth. Whether it’s precise platforming or chaotic ragdoll flops, this game aims to make movement itself fun. It may not have AAA polish, but if the gameplay feels as good as it looks, STORROR Parkour Pro could be a surprise hit in Q1 2025.
5. Cronos: The New Dawn
Horror fans have been waiting for something new, and Cronos might just be the answer. Developed by Bloober Team, the studio behind the Silent Hill 2 remake, this survival horror game blends time travel mechanics with unsettling sci-fi horror.
Players take on the role of a strange, bobble-headed protagonist exploring a dystopian future, using time portals to interact with the past. The gameplay resembles Resident Evil 4 and Dead Space, with a mix of tense exploration and resource management. With its bizarre atmosphere and unique premise, Cronos has serious potential.
4. La Quimera
Story-driven first-person shooters are rare these days, but La Quimera aims to change that. Developed by Reburn, a team made up of former Metro developers, this game is set in a futuristic Latin America—a setting rarely explored in gaming.
The shooting mechanics look crisp, with powerful futuristic weapons and special abilities. Whether played solo or co-op, La Quimera has all the makings of a thrilling FPS that brings fresh energy to the genre.
3. Clockwork Revolution
Bioshock fans, take note—Clockwork Revolution is shaping up to be a worthy successor to the immersive sim genre. Developed by inXile, the team behind Wasteland 3, this first-person shooter combines steampunk aesthetics with time manipulation mechanics.
While details are still scarce, the potential for deep world-building and compelling gameplay has us excited. If inXile can deliver the same level of narrative depth and world design as their past projects, Clockwork Revolution could be something special.
Final Thoughts
In a gaming landscape often dominated by sequels and remakes, it’s refreshing to see so many new IPs on the horizon. From high-speed martial arts action to mech battles, survival horror, and story-driven shooters, there’s something here for everyone. While we can’t guarantee every game on this list will be a masterpiece, one thing’s for sure—we’ll be watching closely.
So, which of these upcoming games has you most excited? Let us know in the comments!
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