The year is almost over, and everyone is slowly starting to sum it up. Today, we invite you to take a look at the year ahead and see what games await us very soon. Our list includes the most unusual games that are set to be released in 2025.
Atomfall
A new shooter from the creators of Sniper Elite, set in an alternate 1950s England. After an accident at the Windsuke nuclear power plant, a quarantine zone appears in the surrounding area, which cannot be left by people who have been exposed to radiation. The main character must uncover the mystery of the accident and try to survive.
The game is already being called the British version of Fallout. The developers promise a detailed open world, a variety of robot enemies, lots of interesting weapons, and an authentic English atmosphere. If Fallout: London wasn't enough for you, then Atomfall is worth checking out.
Cronos: The New Dawn
Another game about an alternative past, but this time from Bloober Team, the creators of the highly successful remake of Silent Hill 2. The horror game is set in Poland in the 1980s, where a terrible and mysterious incident claimed the lives of many people. Now, only terrifying monsters roam the sand-covered streets.
The main character is a member of an organisation called ‘The Union’ who travels through time and tries to save important people in the past so that they can help restore civilisation in the future. The new game will be somewhat similar to The Medium, another game from Bloober Team, where you also had to move between two realities.
Mouse: P.I. For Hire
Have you ever wondered what a Mickey Mouse shooter would look like? The team at Fumi Games decided to answer that question by creating a game in the spirit of black-and-white cartoons from the 1930s. Of course, the authors couldn't use Mickey himself, but his image formed the basis for the main character.
Mouse tells the story of a private detective who lives in a noir city and faces corruption and chaos every day. The main character decides to take on the blatant injustice himself and takes up arms to punish the villains. The mouse can use not only a revolver, a Thompson submachine gun and a shotgun, but can even shoot from his own fingers. The game's stylized world, full of dark charm and unexpected action, might appeal to fans of unique entertainment experiences — much like those who enjoy spinning the reels and claiming bonuses at Richard Casino, a popular online platform known for its wide selection of slots and generous promotions.
Doom: The Dark Ages
Many were waiting for the return of Doom, but few expected it to radically change its setting. The Dark Ages is a prequel to the series that will tell the story of the origin of the Executioner of Rock, also known as Doomguy. The action will take place in a world similar to medieval Europe, a noticeable difference from previous installments, where demons had to be defeated in fantastical locations.
The gameplay will also change: now it's not a crazy dynamic meat grinder, but a more measured game. The developers assure us that they want to make the shooter slower and Doomguy ‘heavier’. The game will feature a host of new features, including a shield with a saw, huge controllable robots, a skull cannon, and even the Executioner of Rock will be able to fly on a dragon.
Judas
A new story from Ken Levine, the author of BioShock and BioShock Infinite, which he has been working on for over 11 years. The game designer hopes to create a game that can be played over and over again. Therefore, it promises to be the most non-linear game in the developer's career.
Judas is set in the city of Mayflower, a huge spaceship. The plot follows the main character, who is being turned into the perfect citizen of a utopian society, but decides to start a revolution. Along the way, he encounters several characters from different sides of the conflict. If the player decides to help one, they will block the possibility of gaining the support of others.
As in BioShock, the protagonist will be able to use weapons with one hand and unique abilities with the other. The developers also promise mini-games with hacking, a great storyline, and lots of cinematic scenes.
Marvel's Blade
An action game about the famous vampire Blade from Arkane Lyon, the creators of Dishonored 2 and Deathloop. Judging by the trailers, the game will be stylistically similar to the studio's previous games. Eric Brooks will have to explore the streets of Paris, fighting both the living and the dead.
There are almost no details about the game yet, but fans are waiting for a new batch of information at the upcoming The Game Awards. Hopefully, in 2025, we'll get a cool adventure about Blade in the spirit of Dishonored and Deus Ex.
Slay the Spire 2
The sequel to the card roguelike, set a thousand years after the events of the original. New heroes will travel to the Spire tower, which has reopened its doors.
As in the original, players will take part in card battles and unlock new cards to build a unique deck capable of defeating villains of all kinds. You won't be able to get through the game on your first try — you'll have to start over many times, studying your enemies and levelling up your hero. Slay the Spire 2 promises to be even more interesting and deeper than its predecessor.
Death Stranding 2: On The Beach
The sequel to Hideo Kojima's game about people's attempts to restore their former connections in a post-apocalyptic world. Players will encounter even more secrets and mysteries, as well as strange and exciting cutscenes in the best tradition of Hollywood blockbusters.
When Hideo Kojima was working on the Metal Gear Solid series, each new game was unlike the previous one. It either tried to bring something new to the formula or completely reimagined the gameplay (not always for the better). So Death Stranding should not only offer everything that fans loved about the original, but also some surprises.
Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2
The sequel to the Czech role-playing game set in medieval Prague. Indrich will return to continue his search for the murderer of his friends and parents, who burned down his village.
The RPG will feature many new mechanics (such as full blacksmithing), new weapons, and expansive locations. Together, they will be twice as large as the world of the first game.
Assassin's Creed: Shadows
The new instalment of Assassin's Creed should feature the most advanced stealth gameplay in the series' history. The game has long since moved away from the concepts of the first instalment, but here we can expect not just a return to its roots, but a complete reimagining. For example, characters will be able to use shadows to remain unseen (just like in Splinter Cell) and extinguish light sources, as in the cult series Thief.
In addition, the action will finally move to Japan, a location long awaited by fans of the franchise. And Ubisoft seems to have done everything to infuriate fans, both in terms of the setting and the new characters. Although users note that Ubisoft has been rather careless in its representation of Japanese culture, some players hope that the developers will manage to fix the most obvious flaws before the release.
Conclusion
The gaming landscape of 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most creative and unconventional in recent memory. Developers are exploring bold ideas, alternative histories, and unique visual styles, as seen in titles like Atomfall, Cronos: The New Dawn, and Mouse. These games stand out not just for their gameplay, but for their imaginative settings—ranging from post-nuclear Britain to 1980s Poland plagued by monsters, and even a noir world inspired by 1930s cartoons. Such diversity signals a shift toward more experimental storytelling and world-building in the industry.
At the same time, major franchises are evolving in unexpected directions. Doom: The Dark Ages reimagines the iconic shooter in a medieval setting, while Death Stranding 2 and Judas promise deeper narrative complexity and replayability. Fans of stealth, action, and RPGs will also find much to look forward to with Assassin’s Creed: Shadows, Marvel’s Blade, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance 2. Altogether, 2025 looks to be a year where developers are not just refining old formulas, but breaking them to offer something truly new.
