2024 - Titles I'm looking forward to.

List of titles I'm looking forward to in 2024.

Titles not listed on IGDB:
โ— Cotton Fantasy 2 [STG - Horizontal; 2.5D] (announced)
โ— Eden's Eclipse [STG - Vertical; 2D] (Doujin game; Windows; no release date yet) (Demo available via Itch.io) ๐Ÿ”— Itch.io Page
โ— Final Formation [STG] (Windows PC, Switch) ๐Ÿ”— Announced
โ— P-47 II MD [STG - Horizontal] (Genesis/Mega Drive (โ—๏ธ)) ๐Ÿ”— Announced
โ— RUSHING BEAT X: Return of Brawl Brothers [ACT - Beat 'em Up; 2D] (announced)

Titles may move to my 2025 list:
โ— Kunitsu-gami: Path of the Goddess
โ— Phantom Blade 0
โ— Slitherhead
โ— Tomb Raider (tentative title)
โ— The Witcher (tentative title)
โ— Untitled Doujin Shmup (tentative title)

Notes:
โ— I removed the game, 8, as it was released last year. I originally thought it was a 2024 release, but it wasn't.
โ— I also corrected the info about the PC and Switch ports of Triggerheart Exelica. I really wish the PS2 version's features included, but they didn't implement it.

200 Games

Final Fantasy XVI
Final Fantasy XVI
โ—‰ Genre: Action RPG
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA 2024
Windows PC version
Already released on Playstation 5.

๐Ÿ”— Source
Persona 3 Reload
Persona 3 Reload
โ—‰ Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based; JRPG
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ February 02, 2024

Remake of Persona 3.
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
Ghost of Tsushima: Director's Cut
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure - Sandbox (Open World)
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ May 16th, 2024
๐Ÿ’ป Windows PC version

Originally PS4 & PS5 game. This port contains both base game and Iki Island expansion. What's even cooler is you can cross-play with PS4 and PS5 players.

๐Ÿ”— Source (Updated (Apr 17 '24)
Palworld
Palworld
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure; Survival
๐Ÿ“… January 19, 2024 (Early Access)

Currently Early Access
Tekken 8
Tekken 8
โ—‰ Genre: Action - Fighting; 3D Fighter
๐Ÿ“… January 25, 2024
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth
Dragon's Dogma II
Dragon's Dogma II
โ—‰ Genre: Action RPG; Open World
๐Ÿ“… Release Date: March 22, 2024
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
Granblue Fantasy: Relink
โ—‰ Genre: Action RPG; 3D
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ January 31, 2024
Unicorn Overlord
Unicorn Overlord
โ—‰ Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŽฎ Platforms: Playstation 4 (Digital only), Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch
๐ŸŒ March 08, 2024
๐Ÿ’ฟ Demo available.

The save data from the demo can be carried over to full version. No Windows PC version planned, sadly.
Penny's Big Breakaway
Penny's Big Breakaway
โ—‰ Genre: Platformer - 3D
๐Ÿ—“ **Release Date:
๐ŸŒ February 21, 2024

This title shadow drop shortly after Nintendo Direct.
Princess Peach: Showtime!
Princess Peach: Showtime!
โ—‰ Genre: Platformer - 2.5D
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ March 22, 2024
๐Ÿ’ฟ Nintendo Switch
Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon
Tsukihime: A Piece of Blue Glass Moon
โ—‰ Genre: Visual Novel
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ Q3 2024
๐ŸŽฎ๏ธ Playstation 4 / Nintendo Switch

NA and EU versions. Already released in Japan in 2021. Hope for the Windows PC port to happen!
Stellar Blade
Stellar Blade
Genre: Action-Adventure; Hack n Slash
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ April 26, 2024

Playstation 5 exclusive. Let's hope for the PC port to come someday!
Another Crab's Treasure
Another Crab's Treasure
Genre: Action-Adventure; Souls-like
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ April 25, 2024
Last Epoch
Last Epoch
โ—‰ Genre: Roleplaying - Action RPG; Diablo-like
๐Ÿ“… February 21, 2024

Graduated from Early Access.
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes
Under Night In-Birth II Sys:Celes
Another Code: Recollection
Another Code: Recollection
โ—‰ Genre: Adventure
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ January 19, 2024
๐ŸŽฎ Nintendo Switch exclusive
Pepper Grinder
Pepper Grinder
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
Momodora: Moonlit Farewell
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure - Metroidvania
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ January 11, 2024

The final installment of Momodora series.
Hades II
Hades II
โ—‰ Genre: Action Rogue-like
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA 2024 (Early Access)
๐Ÿ–ฅ Steam/Epic Games Store
Rise of the Ronin
Rise of the Ronin
Genre: Action-RPG; Open World
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ March 22, 2024
๐Ÿ’ฟ Playstation 5

Playstation 5 exclusive. Let's hope for the PC port someday!
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor
โ—‰ Genre: Action Rogue-like; Survivors-Like
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ February 14, 2024 (Early Access)

Currently Early Access.
Silent Hill 2
Silent Hill 2
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure - Survivor Horror
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA

A remake of 2001 game of the same name.
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney Trilogy
โ—‰ Genre: Visual Novel
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ January 25, 2024
Tomb Raider Iโ€ขIIโ€ขIII Remastered
Tomb Raider Iโ€ขIIโ€ขIII Remastered
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
Arzette: The Jewel of Faramore
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ February 14, 2024
Hollow Knight: Silksong
Hollow Knight: Silksong
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure - Metroidvania; Souls-like
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA

A sequel to Hollow Knight.
Backpack Battles
Backpack Battles
โ—‰ Genre: Auto-Battler Rogue-like Battle
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
March 8, 2024 (Early Access)

Currently Early Access.
Secrets of Grindea
Secrets of Grindea
Genre: Action-Adventure; Action RPG; Top-Down

๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ February 29, 2024

Graduated from Early Access.
BlazBlue: Entropy Effect
BlazBlue: Entropy Effect
Thronefall
Thronefall
โ—‰ Genre: Strategy - Tower Defense
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ August 02, 2023 (Early Access)

Currently in Early Access.
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley
โ—‰ Genre: Adventure
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ March 07, 2024
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
Luigi's Mansion 2 HD
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
Eiyuden Chronicle: Hundred Heroes
โ—‰ Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based; JRPG
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ April 23, 2024
Until Dawn
Until Dawn
โ—‰ Genre: Adventure
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA

Remastered version
Windows PC version. The original PS4 version ran on Decima engine. The remastered version is powered by Unreal Engine 5.
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
Star Wars: Dark Forces Remaster
โ—‰ Genre: Shooter - First Person
๐Ÿ“… February 28, 2024
Contra: Operation Galuga
Contra: Operation Galuga
โ— Genre: Action - Run n Gun
๐Ÿ“… **Release Date: March 12, 2024

Demo now available for all platforms!
Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition
Horizon Forbidden West: Complete Edition
Windows PC version
โ—‰ Genre: Action RPG; Open World
๐Ÿ“… **Release Date: March 21, 2024

Originally PS4 & PS5 exclusive. This version contains both base game and expansion DLC.
Slave Zero X
Slave Zero X
โ—‰ Genre: Action - Hack n Slash ; 2D Horizontal Scroll
๐Ÿ“… Release Date:
๐ŸŒ Feb 21, 2024
A Difficult Game About Climbing
A Difficult Game About Climbing
โ—‰ Genre: Platformer - 2.5D
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ March 6th, 2024

A very difficult game for only $10.
Love Live! School Idol Festival 2: Miracle Live!
Love Live! School Idol Festival 2: Miracle Live!
Genre: Music/Rhythm, Visual Novel
Global release. Already released in Japan.

UPDATE: (01/24/24)
Sad news! The JP server will be closed on March 31st. The global version will be released in February, but only for three months.
Heaven Studio
Heaven Studio
Paper Lily: Chapter 1
Paper Lily: Chapter 1
โ—‰ Genre: Adventure
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ January 26, 2024
Freeware; Steam, Itch.io

Graduated from Early Access.
Dread Delusion
Dread Delusion
Genre: Action RPG - First Person; Open World

Currently in Early Access.
The Thaumaturge
The Thaumaturge
Berserk Boy
Berserk Boy
โ—‰ Genre: Action
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ March 06, 2024
๐Ÿ’ฝ GOG, Steam
Ufouria: The Saga 2
Ufouria: The Saga 2
โ— Genre: Platformer
๐Ÿ“… **Release Date: Mar 01 '24

The release date is taken from Completionist.me. The date is subject to change.
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree
โ—‰ Genre: Action RPG; Open World
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA

DLC expansion pack for Elden Ring.
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
Metal Gear Solid Delta: Snake Eater
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure - Stealth
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA
NeverAwake
NeverAwake
๐ŸŸ  DLC - New game mode

FLASH BACK DLC will launch this summer.

๐Ÿ”— Source
Nine Sols
Nine Sols
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure - Metroidvania
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
Epic Mickey: Rebrushed
โ— Genre: Action-Adventure
๐Ÿ“… **Release Date: TBA

Remake of 2010 Wii game.
Angel at Dusk
Angel at Dusk
โ—‰ Genre: Shooting - Vertical

๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ January 12, 2024

Originally released as non-Steam game in Japan in 2019. The 2024 worldwide release is on Steam.
Touhou Danmaku Kagura: Phantasia Lost
Touhou Danmaku Kagura: Phantasia Lost
โ—‰ Genre: Music/Rhythm
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ February 09, 2024

Rebooted/offline version of now-defunct Japan-only mobile game.
Antonblast
Antonblast
โ— Genre: Platformer ; 2D
๐Ÿ“… **Release Date: Nov 12 '24

Release date revealed via Nintendo Indie World Showcase (Apr 17).

๐Ÿ”— Source
Yohane the Parhelion: Numazu in the Mirage
Yohane the Parhelion: Numazu in the Mirage
โ—‰ Genre: Card Battle Rogue-like
๐Ÿ“… February 22, 2024

Demo available.
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
Endless Ocean: Luminous
Endless Ocean: Luminous
Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action
Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action
โ—‰ Genre: Pinball
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ August 18, 2023 (Early Access)

Currently in Early Access.
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
Llamasoft: The Jeff Minter Story
โ—‰ Genre: Documentary
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ March 13, 2024
First Cut: Samurai Duel
First Cut: Samurai Duel
Lords of Exile
Lords of Exile
โ—‰ Genre: Platformer - 2D
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ February 14, 2024

Demo available.
Gunvolt Records Cychronicle
Gunvolt Records Cychronicle
โ—‰ Genre: Music/Rhythm
๐Ÿ“… **Release Date: Feb 15, 2024
Agent 64: Spies Never Die
Agent 64: Spies Never Die
โ— Genre: Shooter - First Person
๐Ÿ“… **Release Date: TBA
Assault Suit Leynos 2
Assault Suit Leynos 2
โ—‰ Genre: Action - Run n Gun
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA

Saturn Tribute version by City Connection.
LipTrip: My Boss is My Heat Suppressant
LipTrip: My Boss is My Heat Suppressant
Monster Hunter Stories
Monster Hunter Stories
โ—‰ Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based; JRPG
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ June 14, 2024

๐Ÿ”— Source

Remastered version
Stormgate
Stormgate
โ—‰ Genre: Strategy - Real Time Strategy (RTS)
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA
Dungeon Travelers: To Heart 2 in Another World
Dungeon Travelers: To Heart 2 in Another World
Genre: Roleplaying - Dungeon Crawler
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ February 15, 2024

Windows PC version via Steam and Johren

Originally released in 2011 for PSP exclusively in Japan. Thirteen years later, it was finally ported to PC with enhancements and English localization. The sequels are not on Steam, sadly.
Ex Astris
Ex Astris
โ—‰ Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based; JRPG
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ February 27th, 2024
๐Ÿ’ฟ iOS, Android
Rivals 2
Rivals 2
โ—‰ Genre: Action - Fighting - Platformer Fighter; 2D
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
Ender Magnolia: Bloom in the Mist
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure - Metroidvania; Souls-like
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA 2024 (Early Access)
Metaphor: ReFantazio
Metaphor: ReFantazio
โ—‰ Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based; JRPG
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA
Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse
Never Grave: The Witch and the Curse
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure - Metroidvania; Rogue-like
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA (Early Access)
Black Myth: Wukong
Black Myth: Wukong
โ—‰ Genre: Action-RPG; Souls-like
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ August 20, 2024

A AAA title developed and produced from China.
Naiad
Naiad
Under Defeat HD
Under Defeat HD
โ—‰ Genre: Shooting - Vertical
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date: Winter 2024
๐ŸŽฎ Platforms: Windows PC, Playstation 5, Xbox Series X|S, Switch

New port by City Connection. Based off Xbox 360 / PS3 versions.
Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery
Reverse Collapse: Code Name Bakery
โ—‰ Genre: Strategy - Turn-Based
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ March 22, 2024

Release date confirmed by the publisher and developer.
The Legend of Legacy: HD Remastered
The Legend of Legacy: HD Remastered
Fruit Mountain
Fruit Mountain
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
Shin Megami Tensei V: Vengeance
โ—‰ Genre: Roleplaying - Turn-Based; JRPG
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA

Expanded port of Switch game. This time, it's multi-platform!
Zenless Zone Zero
Zenless Zone Zero
Fate/Stay Night Remastered
Fate/Stay Night Remastered
โ—‰ Genre: Visual Novel
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA

Remastered version of 2004 title originally Japanese exclusive.
Clock Tower
Clock Tower
โ— Genre: Adventure - Point & Click; Survival Horror
๐Ÿ“… **Release Date: TBA

An emulation port of 1995 Super Famicom game. New to this version is official English translation and animated intro.
Crazy Taxi
Crazy Taxi
Touhou Gensou Mahjong
Touhou Gensou Mahjong
โ—‰ Genre: Riichi Mahjong ๐Ÿ€„
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต TBA
๐Ÿ–ฅ Windows PC version

Japanese exclusive. Port of Nintendo Switch game. No English support, sadly.
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
Gestalt: Steam & Cinder
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure - Metroidvania
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ May 21, 2024
Akatori
Akatori
Sonic X Shadow Generations
Sonic X Shadow Generations
โ—‰ Genre: Platformer - 2.5D
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA 2024

A remastered version of Sonic Generations.
Felix the Cat
Felix the Cat
โ—‰ Genre: Platformer - 2D
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA
๐ŸŽฎ Playstation 4, Switch

No Windows PC version, sadly.
Jet Set Radio
Jet Set Radio
Missile Dancer 2
Missile Dancer 2
โ—‰ Genre: Action - Rail Shooter
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ March 28, 2024
๐Ÿ’ฟ Demo available

Demo available. Release date confirmed by the developer (๐Ÿ”— Source)
Spy x Anya: Operation Memories
Spy x Anya: Operation Memories
Time Survivors
Time Survivors
โ— Genre: Action ; Rogue-lite
๐Ÿ“… **Release Date: Jan 15, 2024

Announcement about the release date is confirmed by developers.
Tomba!
Tomba!
โ—‰ Genre: Action-Adventure
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA

Emulation port of PS1 game.
Dream Tactics
Dream Tactics
โ—‰ Genre: Strategy RPG
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA

Demo available on Steam.
Gift
Gift
โ—‰ Genre: Platformer - 2.5D
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ May 08, 2024
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution
โ—‰ Genre: Acton-Adventure - Metroidvania
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
TBA 2024 ๐ŸŒ
๐ŸŽฎ Platforms: Windows PC, Game Boy Advance, Playstation 4, Playstation 5, Switch
Touhou: Red Empress Devil
Touhou: Red Empress Devil
โ—‰ Genre: Shooting - Multidirectional
๐Ÿ—“ Release Date:
๐ŸŒ TBA 2024
Until Then
Until Then

4 Comments

fror

1 month ago

JSR, Crazy Taxi, Golden Axe, Shinobi & Streets of Rage all have pages
https://backloggd.com/games/jet-set-radio--1/
https://backloggd.com/games/crazy-taxi--2/
https://backloggd.com/games/untitled-golden-axe-game/
https://backloggd.com/games/untitled-shinobi-game/
https://backloggd.com/games/untitled-streets-of-rage-game/

MiyaKa

1 month ago

@fror
Thanks for the notice! I've added all of them to my list.

fror

1 month ago

Nightmare Kart is now in a new page: https://www.backloggd.com/games/nightmare-kart

MiyaKa

1 month ago

@fror
Thanks for the notice!
MiyaKa

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