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Each publication has one vote. Its scores are converted to 0–100 and averaged, then publication averages are averaged equally. Metacritic, OpenCritic and vidgetc scores are shown separately.

CROAK

PCXbox Series X|S
March 2027
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Publication score0 publications · /100

A hand-drawn 2D platformer follows a frog prince on his way to a witch’s banquet. His tongue provides a grappling tool for navigating obstacles. Bounce through stages, uncover collectibles and confront bosses. Different worlds introduce new traversal abilities.

Haunted Paws

PCNintendo SwitchNintendo Switch 2
May 2027
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Publication score0 publications · /100

Two puppies enter a haunted mansion to rescue their owner. This cooperative adventure mixes a cozy atmosphere with gentle horror. Customize your dogs, explore rooms and solve puzzles together. Cooperative play is available locally and online.

Dumpster Gang

PCNintendo Switch 2
PC (Steam): December 3, 2026; Switch 2: March 2027
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Publication score0 publications · /100

A cooperative sandbox follows raccoons on nightly raids for snacks and junk. Tackle missions alone or with a group of up to four players. Haul loot, climb walls and evade the Exterminator. Stolen objects can become decorations for your hideout.

Slime Rancher 2

PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X|SNintendo Switch 2
Switch 2: January 2027; PC, PS5 and Xbox Series: version 1.0 already released
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Publication score0 publications · /100

Beatrix LeBeau continues her adventures on Rainbow Island, home to new slime species. Explore its landscapes and investigate traces of ancient technology. Gather resources, tend slimes and expand your ranch. January 2027 refers to the Switch 2 version rather than the game’s original launch.

Beautiful Light

PC
December 2026 (Early Access)
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Publication score0 publications · /100

A tactical first-person shooter sends teams into hostile zones to retrieve artifacts. Six squads of three compete for loot and a successful extraction. Threats include rival operators and player-controlled anomalies. Death puts equipment at risk; the December window is for Early Access.

Sanctuary: Shattered Sun

PC
August 2027
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Publication score0 publications · /100

A large-scale real-time strategy game takes place on a Dyson sphere surrounding a star. Command armies and construct bases to contest the megastructure. Superweapons can break apart terrain, while freezing oceans creates new invasion routes. Battles span land, sea and air.

Hotel Espir

PC
October 2027
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Publication score0 publications · /100

A single-player stealth horror game unfolds during a night in an old Alabama hotel. Charles Lemek stops there on his journey home and becomes trapped. Search for clues and uncover the building’s past while a dark presence pursues you. The enemy tracks sound, making silence essential to survival.

Auctus

PC
October 2027
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Publication score0 publications · /100

A science-fiction RPG visits a distant planet where cybernetic modifications are commonplace. Approach quests through conversation, stealth or gunfire. Upgrade your body, equipment and character skills. Jet-assisted legs enable limited flight, while integrated weapons expand your combat options.

WARDOGS

PC
September 10, 2026 (Early Access, PC)
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Publication score1 publications · /100

WARDOGS is a tactical FPS in which one hundred players split into three teams and fight for a control zone. Vehicles, destructible surroundings and coordinated teamwork shape battles in the industrial mountains of Eastern Europe. The PC release is in Early Access. Systems and balance remain in development, with additional maps, weapons and vehicles planned.

Valheim

PC
September 9, 2026 (version 1.0, Steam)
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Publication score0 publications · /100

Valheim combines exploration and survival in a procedurally generated afterlife inspired by Viking culture. Build shelters, craft equipment and face its dangers alone or with a group of up to ten players. The full Steam release arrived on September 9, 2026. This marks the end of Early Access, which began on February 2, 2021. The Metacritic score shown here is for the PC version, checked November 4, 2026. Artwork: Iron Gate / Coffee Stain Publishing, via Swipe Right. Source and Media Use terms: https://www.mynewsdesk.com/uk/swipe-right/images/playstation-fardig-dot-jpg-3320338

RuneScape: Dragonwilds

PC
September 15, 2026 (full release, Steam)
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Publication score0 publications · /100

RuneScape: Dragonwilds is a cooperative survival adventure on Ashenfall, a forgotten continent where dragons have awakened. Gather resources, build, craft equipment and develop skills as you prepare to confront the Dragon Queen. Its world brings familiar RuneScape creatures together with new threats and magic. The full Steam release arrived on September 15, 2026, following Early Access that began in April 2025. The Metacritic score shown here is for the PC version, checked November 4, 2026.

Enshrouded

PC
October 15, 2026 (version 1.0, Steam)
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Publication score0 publications · /100

Enshrouded combines survival, action RPG progression and building in the fantasy kingdom of Embervale. Explore a handcrafted world, develop your character and confront a corrupting fog alone or with other players. Terraformable surroundings let you reshape the landscape and construct your own settlements. Version 1.0 launched on Steam on October 15, 2026, following Early Access. The Metacritic score shown here is for the PC version, checked November 4, 2026.

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