2024 Monthly Spotlight

2024 Video Game Spotlight of the Month

A list of trending new, popular releases for each month of 2024.

January: Palworld [Pocketpair]


Palworld is an open-world monster-taming game where you capture creatures called "Pals". You can battle, ride, and work with them, but also exploit them for labor and crafting. Survival is key as you explore the island of Palpagos, capture Pals, and defeat bosses.

January Runner-up(s): Enshrouded

February: Persona 3 Reload [Atlus]


Persona 3 Reload is a modern remake of the 2006 classic RPG Persona 3. Live a double life as a high school student by day and a Persona-wielding Shadow fighter by night. Forge bonds with friends, explore the hidden "Dark Hour", and unravel the mysteries threatening your town. This "reload" version boasts beautiful graphics, streamlined gameplay, and new story content for an unforgettable emotional journey.

February Runner-up(s): Granblue Fantasy: Relink; HELLDIVERS 2

March: Dragon's Dogma 2 [Capcom]


Dragon's Dogma 2 is an action RPG where you, the Arisen chosen by a dragon, fight your way through a vast fantasy world. You'll slay monsters, complete quests, and navigate a brewing war alongside your customizable AI companions, the Pawns. By sharing Pawns with other players, you'll learn from their adventures, making yours an ever-evolving journey of choice and consequence.

March Runner-up(s): Horizon Forbidden West; 9 Days

April: SAND LAND [ILCA, Inc.]


Dive into Sand Land, the desert RPG from the late Dragon Ball creator Akira Toriyama! Play as Beelzebub, a demon prince on a quest for a legendary spring with a ragtag team. Explore a vast world, fight in wild vehicles, and experience an adventure full of splendor!

April Runner-up(s): Tales of Kenzera: Zau; Gigantic: Rampage Edition; Stellar Blade (Playstation Only)

May: ANIMAL WELL [Bigmode]


The newest Metroidvania combining elements of platforming and puzzle solving, ANIMAL WELL immerses the player into a stunning, atmospheric 2D world full of secrets and nonlinear exploration.

May Runner-up(s): V Rising; MultiVersus

June: Killer Klowns from Outer Space: The Game [IllFonic]


What more to excite your fear of clowns than a game revolving around clowns!? Reminiscent to survival games such as Dead By Daylight, this horror-themed multiplayer game features a killers vs. survivors combat (i.e. clowns vs. humans), a variety of maps and weapons, and matchmaking to team you up with pool of players pitted against other players.

June Runner-up(s): Shin Megami Tensei 5: Vengeance; Monster Hunter Stories

July: Once Human [Starry Studio]


Experience a post-apocalyptic future where you survive the wilderness. In this online open world shooter, explore crafting for resources, exploring dungeons and looting, and surviving in a world of monstrous enemies.

July Runner-up(s): Aerial_Knight's We Never Yield; Bo: Path of the Teal Lotus; Dungeons of Hinterberg

August: Black Myth: Wukong [Game Science]


Experience this epic action-adventure inspired by the Chinese story Journey to the West. Take the role of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, and embark on a mythical story-rich journey enduring combat and solving puzzles.

August Runner-up(s): Star Wars Outlaws

September: Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2 [Saber Interactive]


Step into the future in Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2. As Lieutenant Titus, a battle-hardened Ultramarine, you’ll confront the Tyranid swarm in a fast-paced combat. Experience epic battles in a war-torn universe, where every decision shapes the fate of humanity. Engage in brutal melee and ranged firefights, and explore and immerse yourself in a rich, story-driven campaign.

September Runner-up(s): Astro Bot (Playstation Only); The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom (Switch Only)

October: Silent Hill 2 (Remake) [Bloober Team SA]


Play as James Sunderland, the grief-stricken man drawn to the eerie town of Silent Hill after receiving a letter from his deceased wife. This remake is the perfect October release as you explore the fog-shrouded streets and face terrifying creatures.

October Runner-up(s): Until Dawn; Call of Duty: Black Ops 6

November: DEATH NOTE Killer Within


Take part in a thrilling online social deduction experience of up to 10 players. In two teams, each side has distinct objectives that capture the high-stakes mind games of the original series. One team, loyal to Kira, must work together to protect his identity and eliminate the genius detective L, who poses a constant threat to their secrecy. Meanwhile, L's allies are on a mission to expose Kira and gain control of the Death Note before it's too late.

November Runner-up(s): Mario and Luigi: Brothership; Planet Coaster 2