April 2025 is shaping up to be an exciting month for gamers across all platforms. Whether you’re a fan of strategic warfare, surreal storytelling, or explosive PvP mech battles, there’s something launching this month that will capture your attention. In this guide, we’re counting down the top 7 games you should keep on your radar as the spring gaming season heats up. From dark fantasy RPGs to open-world sandbox adventures, April is delivering some of the most diverse and highly anticipated titles of the year.
1. Clare Obscur: Expedition 33 (April 24 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
Few games dare to be as bold and surreal as Clare Obscur: Expedition 33. Set in a dark fantasy world under the shadow of a mysterious entity called “The Paintress,” this turn-based RPG delivers an emotionally charged story where survival is determined by a number—literally. Every year, the Paintress paints a number in the sky, and anyone of that age simply vanishes. Now that the number has reached 33, a desperate expedition sets out to stop this curse once and for all. With its painterly aesthetic, modern turn-based mechanics, and existential overtones, Clare Obscur feels like the spiritual successor to games like Final Fantasy Tactics and Persona. If you’re craving a modern RPG with a unique narrative twist and striking visuals, this one should top your list.
2. Steel Hunters (April 2 | PC, Early Access)
From the minds behind World of Tanks and World of Warships comes Steel Hunters, a free-to-play PvPvE mech shooter that combines elements from hero shooters, extraction gameplay, and classic mech combat. While it doesn’t quite lean into full-blown simulation, its influence from games like Armored Core is apparent. With huge customizable mechs, intense firefights, and a sprawling multiplayer mode, Steel Hunters is a promising new contender in the mech shooter space. While the free-to-play label might raise some eyebrows, early impressions show potential for something unique. If you’ve been looking for a mech game that balances strategy and fast-paced action, this one is worth a download when Early Access hits.
3. Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days (April 10 | PC)
Zombies are nothing new in gaming, but Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days reimagines the genre through a darker, more intimate lens. Think This War of Mine meets The Last of Us, set in a dystopian Texas where survival isn’t just about firepower—it’s about sacrifice. This side-scrolling survival experience trades in traditional zombie-killing bravado for emotional storytelling, resource management, and tough moral choices. You’ll scavenge, protect a group of survivors, and try to maintain hope in a world crumbling around you. For players who prefer their horror with a heavy dose of humanity, Into the Dead offers a poignant and powerful take on the apocalypse.
4. South of Midnight (April 8 | PC, Xbox Series X/S)
Coming from the team that created We Happy Few, South of Midnight brings players into a magical-realism-infused version of the Deep South. After a hurricane ravages the protagonist’s hometown of Prospero, reality and folklore begin to blur. Players will explore a vivid, Southern Gothic landscape filled with creatures and magic pulled straight from American folk legends. With Tim Burton-esque visuals and action-adventure gameplay, South of Midnight looks to be one of the most visually distinct games this month. It’s an ambitious narrative experience wrapped in combat, mystery, and otherworldly exploration.
5. Crashlands 2 (April 10 | PC)
If survival games have started to feel too grim and gritty, Crashlands 2 is here to shake things up with some much-needed color and chaos. A sequel to the cult hit from 2016, this entry takes everything fans loved—snarky humor, crafting, base building, and quirky characters—and expands it into a full 3D world. You’re still a delivery driver in an alien land, but now you can tame creatures, explore vibrant biomes, and build your dream outpost in a world that feels part Rick and Morty, part Don’t Starve. For players who want to laugh as much as they craft, Crashlands 2 offers survival gameplay that doesn’t take itself too seriously.
6. Fatal Fury: City of the Wolves (April 24 | PC, PS5, Xbox Series X/S)
Fighting game fans, rejoice: Fatal Fury is back after a 26-year hiatus. City of the Wolves revives the classic SNK franchise with a bold new art style and a modernized take on 2D combat. While it pays homage to its arcade roots, it’s not afraid to try something fresh, opting for a comic book aesthetic that sets it apart from other fighters like Street Fighter VI or Tekken 8. With a roster that includes returning favorites like Terry Bogard and Rock Howard, plus a few surprises (including rumored crossover fighters), this game could be the start of a new fighting legacy. Whether you’re a veteran of the genre or just curious, this is one comeback worth paying attention to.
7. Sand (April 3 | PC, Early Access)
What do you get when you mix Mad Max aesthetics with mech-powered PvPvE chaos? You get Sand, an open-world extraction shooter with a fascinating twist. The game takes place in a massive, unforgiving desert where players roam in mechanical monstrosities that feel like the lovechild of MechWarrior and Howl’s Moving Castle. With elements of survival, base-building, and multiplayer extraction, Sand is shaping up to be one of the most interesting sandbox shooters of the year. While the Early Access label means there’s still polish to come, the potential is massive—especially for players who want something totally different from traditional shooters.
Final Thoughts
April 2025 console games are overflowing with variety—everything from post-apocalyptic dramas to neon-infused survival comedies. Whether you’re gearing up for intense mech warfare in Steel Hunters, unraveling the mystery of Clare Obscur, or diving into folklore with South of Midnight, this month delivers across genres and platforms. As always, it’s a good time to be a gamer.
Which title are you most excited for? Let us know—and don’t forget to check back throughout the month for more deep dives, reviews, and launch updates.
