New Games Without Remakes or Sequels

Many big games today are remakes or sequels. But new ideas still exist in gaming. You just have to look carefully. Some small studios and new teams are now making original games. These games are not based on comics, books, or older games. They are fresh and different. In this article, you will learn about some of these games. They look fun and interesting, but they are still in early development. You should know these are not full reviews—just a first look.

Phantom Blade Zero – Fast Martial Arts and Big Battles

Phantom Blade Zero is a new action game with fast combat. It is inspired by Chinese martial arts. The game is not open world, but the areas connect to each other. You can explore more as you go deeper into the story. The main focus is on action and boss fights. The fights are big and dramatic. You can use many different weapons and special attacks. The trailers show strong, smooth gameplay. The studio is new, but Sony is supporting it. The game is planned for 2025. It looks like a good option if you like sword fighting and cool visuals.

Steel Hunters – Mechs, Shooting, and Strategy

Steel Hunters is a game with big fighting robots called mechs. You play in teams of two and collect resources on a large map. You fight other teams and computer enemies. The game is free-to-play and looks a bit like Titanfall or Tarkov. The design is modern and exciting. There is also a solo mode if you don’t like playing against others. The studio has made other war games before, like World of Tanks. So you can expect good action. But be ready for possible in-game payments. The game is still in alpha and has no release date yet.

Hell Is Us – A Dark World with Mystery and Combat

Hell Is Us is a strange but cool game. It is not set in a normal fantasy world. It looks modern but has scary, strange things in it. The game world feels empty and full of danger. You explore, fight, and learn about the story. The design is creative. You use swords and spears to fight shadow-like monsters. The developers say exploration is important. It feels like a Souls-like game, but different in style. It is coming in September 2025. We are curious to see how the final version feels to play.

Tides of Annihilation – Big Robots and Epic Fights in a Broken City

This game is set in a destroyed version of London. You fight using magical powers and also control giant robot knights. These robots help you in big fights against strange enemies. The design looks like a mix between fantasy and science fiction. You also climb the enemy giants like in Shadow of the Colossus. The game has 30 boss fights and offers a mix of platforming, action, and RPG elements. It looks exciting, but it is made by a new studio. So we still need to see more before saying too much. No release date has been shared yet.

STORROR Parkour Pro – Run, Jump, and Climb in London

STORROR Parkour Pro is a game about movement. You run and jump across the city using parkour. It is set in London and lets you play with friends too. The physics system looks very smooth and flexible. It mixes realistic moves with fun, silly animations. The game is focused on skill and movement, not combat. It is made by a small team but looks creative. This game is set to release in early 2025. If you like climbing games or just want to try something new, this one may be for you.

Cronos: The New Dawn – Strange Time Travel and Horror

Cronos is a survival horror game. It feels a bit like Resident Evil or Dead Space. You fight strange creatures in a broken future world. But the twist is time travel. You can bring people from the past into the future. This changes the story and gameplay. The enemies look scary and the weapons feel powerful. The world is dark and cold, with a lot of danger. The developer, Bloober Team, is known for horror games. The game is planned for 2025. It could be one of the more original horror games next year.

Clockwork Revolution – Steampunk and Time Travel in One Package

Clockwork Revolution mixes first-person shooting and time travel. You visit key moments in the past and change them. Your actions change the future world. This is not just a shooter. It may have story choices that matter. The game has a steampunk look and creative weapons. The team making it also made Wasteland 3, so they know how to build good worlds. We don’t know the release date yet, but the ideas are interesting. Time travel games are hard to do right, but this one might be special.

Reanimal – A Scary Game with Weird Creatures

Reanimal is a horror game from the makers of Little Nightmares. It keeps the creepy, cartoon style. You sneak around and avoid scary monsters. The design is dark, and the creatures are big and strange. The game has a new name, but the spirit of the old series is still there. It will support co-op play too, so you can go through the scary parts with a friend. It is more serious and sad than the older games, but also more detailed. The developers haven’t given a release date yet.

Project Century – Fighting in 1915 Japan

This game comes from the Yakuza team, but it’s not part of that series. It is set in 1915 in Japan, in an alternate universe. You fight with your fists and move through a big, busy city. The game looks serious and violent, with a lot of hand-to-hand combat. The visuals are clean and the movement looks smooth. There’s not much story info yet, but the action is exciting. We don’t know the full name of the game or the release date. Still, it looks like one of the most promising new titles coming from Japan.

Bonus Mention: Absolum – Roguelike Beat-‘Em-Up

Absolum is a new side-scrolling action game. It mixes beat-’em-up fighting with roguelike levels. You fight different enemies, pick up items, and make choices. It is made by the team behind Streets of Rage 4. That game was good, so this one might be as well. It’s not a big AAA game, but it could be great for fans of classic arcade action.

One More to Watch: Animal Use Protocol

This is a dark and emotional game. You play as a chimp trying to escape from a lab. You also have a mouse as a helper. The game is made by the team behind Stasis, which is known for creepy stories. This is their first 3D game, and it looks stressful and sad. But it might also be very powerful. The game is not well known yet, but it deserves attention.

Many big games today are remakes or sequels. But new ideas still exist in gaming. You just have to look carefully. Some small studios and new teams are now making original games. These games are not based on comics, books, or older games. They are fresh and different. In this article, you will learn about…