The Top New Games to Try Out in 2024

Gaming is a global industry which continues to develop and grow, reaching new users with ease. This year there are expected to be 3.32 billion gamers worldwide and the video game industry maintains constant innovation to ensure no stone is left unturned when identifying new ways to develop.

From games consoles to desktop computers and even mobile devices like smartphones, there is a form of gaming available across all, be it online against other gamers, or alone with incredible games which you can immerse yourself in.

Every year new, exciting games are released and 2024 will be no different, we have got a real mix of the top games to try this year below which, no matter your gaming interest, should provide you with something that will take your fancy.

•  Tekken 8

The exhilarating, and often ridiculous fun which the Tekken back catalogue has provided us over the years brings us their latest volume of the popular fighting games. New characters from leopard men to cyborgs are now on offer, as well as assassins to master the special skills of and defeat their varied opponents. Available on PlayStation 5, Xbox and PC, there is even a new Arcade Quest mode which can help gamers develop their skills before hitting the online tournaments to give themselves the best fighting chance.

• Journey to the Planet Moolah

A new chapter in the building on the back of the popularity of Invaders from the Planet Moolah, new features have been added to this slot machine online game which players can enjoy on the go with their mobile device. iGaming continues to increase in popularity with the development of online casino apps, and slot machine games continue to diversify with new themes and styles which will attract more and more people throughout the year.

• Mario vs. Donkey Kong

2024 sees a new update to the generational rivalry of Mario and Donkey Kong. Coming out on the Nintendo Switch this year, the game provides excellent gameplay which also includes brand-new co-op play where you’re tasked with navigating the terrain, and obstacles, to recover mini-Mario figures.

• Skull and Bones

The pirate genre has had its peaks and troughs, but Skull and Bones looks to be a big success in 2024. With many delays in their seven years of development, the Ubisoft title is ready, and gamers now get the chance to live the life of an up and coming pirate roaming the seas for treasure. There are solo and co-op play options in a game which lets you customise everything about your journey, from the boat to the crew to its weaponry, sail the seas and build your legend now.

• Final Fantasy 7 – Rebirth

The Final Fantasy saga continues. A new piece to the story provides you the chance to navigate magical worlds as Cloud and the Avalanche Crew look to see of a catastrophe which could swallow the world up. Rebirth is the second in a planned trilogy of releases and offers excellent refinement to the gameplay across the combat scenes as well as the tactical ability required to guide a new range of characters to save the world. It’s another incredible hit from the Final Fantasy empire that you won’t want to miss.

• Baby Steps

Coming out in the summer, Baby Steps is a hilarious and challenging Australian comedy game available on the PlayStation 5 and PC. You take control of total loser, Nate, who is transported away from the safety and security of his parents’ basement where he finally has to learn how to look after himself. You wrestle with trying to keep him placing one foot in front of the other across swamp-like terrain trying to keep his old, shabby onesie from being completely ruined. 

• Still Wakes the Deep

If you are a fan of the horror/thriller genre, then this incredible offering will have you on the edge of your seat while navigating its highly detailed story. Set in the North Sea in the 1970s, you are immersed into the Scottish oil rig environment and the miserable conditions that really were provided for the workers. In this dark, depressing aura, mixed with the churning sea, you’ll find out exactly what can be discovered beneath the surface.

With so many new titles in a wide range of genres, 2024 will be yet another year where gaming takes further steps in its ever increasing reach. The quality in gameplay, graphics, storytelling and imagination for bringing everything to life keeps engrossing our interest further.

There is something for everyone, at any time, with mobile games which can be played for short bursts at any time, to the immersive role player games which can swallow up hours of our lives as we get drawn in. 

Browse the releases on your favoured device and you’ll be sure to find your new favourite this year.