After a busy March, our checklist of latest 2026 video games slows down a bit in April, although I would not say that is a nasty factor solely. Some of us (me) are nonetheless card slinging via Slay the Spire 2 and making an attempt to beat Crimson Desert’s largest enemy, indecision nervousness, on the facet. Plus I’ve obtained about one million Final Fantasy 14-related chores to sort out earlier than its subsequent massive patch drops on April 28.
I’m speaking about this month like there’s nothing solely new, however that is not true both. There’s the grungy noir, virtually GTA-like motion journey sport, Samson; the trendy black and white cartoon FPS, Mouse: P.I. for Hire; and no matter lovely adventures await in Pragmata. I do not even know Diana but, and regardless of discovering her piercing blue eyes a bit creepy, I might defend her with my life.
If you simply want one thing to look at, we have got a number of gaming-related occasions on the horizon too. Final Fantasy 14 has its massive 2026 Fan Festival on the finish of April—the place I’m assuming we’ll see our first have a look at FF14’s subsequent enlargement—and the BAFTA Game Awards air per week earlier than that. And if none of that entertains you, then possibly one thing from our April cozy games list will.
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April’s big PC release dates
April 8
Samson (Steam) is not making an attempt to be Grand Theft Auto, however being an open world crime sport invitations the comparability. In a latest interview with PC Gamer, mission designer Donald Young acknowledged these surface-level similarities however described Samson’s lifetime of crime as “a lot more focused” than GTA. And actually? Good. I do not want two GTAs in my life. A good brawler with tons of driving feels like lots.
April 16
Mouse: P.I. For Hire (Steam) missed its March launch date, however we did not have to attend lengthy for the cartoonish boomer shooter to recalibrate for an April launch. It appears to be like a bit like Steamboat Willie, taking these previous Nineteen Thirties rubber-hose animation stylings and adapting them for an FPS. I am unable to make it make sense in my head, however I’m keen to strive cartoon Doom.
April 16
Pragmata (Steam) launches its not-so-unlikely AI doomsday situation quickly, however maybe Hugh and his lovely android sidekick Diana will train us a lesson or two in find out how to deal with hostile tech. PC Gamer’s Elie Gould not too long ago performed a little bit of the Capcom motion sport, and says its hacking mechanics elevate it above the “bog standard third-person shooter” of their Pragmata preview.
April 21
Vampire Crawlers (Steam) makes its debut hardly a month after Slay the Spire 2, and judging from how my colleague Wes describes the Vampire Survivors card sport, I have to maintain my distance. It appears to be like quite a bit like the opposite ‘oh god how is it 3 am already’ deckbuilder in my life, however I do know rattling properly that is not sufficient to cease me come April 21.
April 23
Outbound (Steam) is out later this month, and it is one I’ve had my eye on for nearly two years now. It’s a cute, cell base constructing sport with loads of alternatives for exploration and adventures with pals as you cruise alongside in your van. I had a blast making an attempt the demo with pals, even when we may by no means agree on the place to park and arrange for camp.
April gaming occasions and gross sales
- The Triple-I Initiative hosts its third indie showcase that includes world premieres, gameplay reveals, and launch dates on April 9
- London Games Festival begins its week of workshops, networking, and leisure on April 13
- BAFTA Game Awards hosts its twenty second ceremony honoring video games like Expedition 33, Ghost of Yotei, Arc Raiders, and extra on April 17
- Final Fantasy 14 Fan Festival kicks off the North American wing of its fan occasion sequence (and presumably reveals its subsequent enlargement) on April 24
- And Steam gross sales proceed as typical with extra themed weeks:
- March 30 – April 6: House & Home Fest
- April 9 – April 13: Hidden Object Fest
- April 20 – April 27: Medieval Fest
Early entry video games and 1.0 launches in April 2026
Major sport updates and occasions in April
More video games releasing in April 2026
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April 1 | Breath of Fire 4 (Steam) | Capcom’s early 2000s, draconic RPG |
| April 1 | Resident Evil (1996) (Steam) | Itchy, tasty floor zero |
| April 1 | Resident Evil 2 (1998) (Steam) | Before Leon’s ‘scorching uncle’ period |
| April 1 | Resident Evil 3 Nemesis (1999) (Steam) | Jill’s night time out in Raccoon City |
| April 2 | Darwin’s Paradox (Steam) | Platforming the ocean’s best escape artist |
| April 2 | Fishbowl (Steam) | Coming of age puzzle narrative |
| April 2 | I Am Jesus Christ (Steam) | First Person Savior |
| April 2 | Modulus: Factory Automation (Steam) | Create the right logistics pipeline |
| April 3 | All Will Fall (Steam) | Physics-based colony sim constructing on the open seas |
| April 7 | KuloNiku: Bowl Up! (Steam) | Cooking & restaurant sim with a humorousness |
| April 7 | People of Note (Steam) | Musical RPG the place style and rhythm influence battles |
| April 8 | Lay of the Land (Steam) | A voxel fantasy kingdom sandbox |
| April 8 | The Occultist (Steam) | Supernatural disguise and search as a mystical detective |
| April 9 | Minos (Steam) | Defend your trap-filled labyrinth in opposition to pesky heroes |
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April 15 | Cleaning Up! (Steam) | Clean and clear to your little coronary heart’s content material |
| April 15 | Mongil: Star Drive (Epic) | Sci-fi gacha motion RPG |
| April 16 | Cthulhu: The Cosmic Abyss (Steam) | Investigate lovecraftian mysteries on a distressed mining ship |
| April 16 | Gecko Gods (Steam) | Wall-climbing puzzle journey |
| April 16 | Opus: Prism Peak (Steam) | A vibrant narrative journey via a Studio Ghibli-like world |
| April 16 | Scriptorium (Steam) | DIY medieval manuscripts |
| April 16 | Under Par Golf Architect (Steam) | Golf course sim administration |
| April 22 | Tides of Tomorrow (Steam) | Ocean survival with asynchronous multiplayer |
| April 23 | Kiln (Steam) | Double Fine’s multiplayer pottery social gathering sport |
| April 27 | Moonmintroll: Winter’s Warmth (Steam) | Adorable Moomin journey sequel |
| April 28 | Aphelion (Steam) | Astronaut journey on an ice planet |
| April 28 | He-Man: Dragon Pearl of Destruction (Steam) | He-Man has a brawl |
| April 28 | Will: Follow the Light (Steam) | Exploration and journey in harmful wilderness |
| April 29 | Neverness to Everness (Site) | Hack-and-slash gacha RPG in a supernatural world |
| April 29 | Echoes of Mora (Steam) | Explore the mysteries of a sunken metropolis |
| April 30 | Inkonbini (Steam) | Small-town comfort retailer sim |
| April 30 | Invincible VS (Steam) | 3v3 tag fighter primarily based on the world of the present |