Top 10 Games of March 2026
As we finish February with the return of a classic horror franchise in Resident Evil Requiem, we now look forward to what potentially great games are coming in March 2026.
1. SCOTT PILGRIM EX - 03/03/26
Tribute Games begins March with a nostalgic punch and kick back into the comic book universe of Bryan Lee O'Malley's, Scott Pilgrim.
Returning with a brand new story in Scott Pilgrim Ex, Scott Pilgrim and Ramona Flowers and friends must save Toronto in a new beat 'em up adventure that crosses space and time. Players can select from seven characters, each with their own combat style, as you travel through interconnected levels and encounter boss battles in up to 4 player co-op.
After Tribute Games' solid recent output of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge and Marvel's Cosmic Invasion, I am expecting Scott Pilgrim Ex to be a really good 2D brawler that appeals to both fans of the comic and beat 'em ups.
2. MARATHON - 05/03/26
Bungie, the renowned developer of Halo and Destiny, return with a modernised take on one of their older titles, Marathon. But instead of returning to the single-player campaigns that made their name, Bungie have delved into the PvPvE survival extraction genre popularised by titles like Escape from Tarkov, and recently, the successful Arc Raiders.
Personally, I would've liked to see a Halo type structure for the world of Marathon. But where Bungie have always thrived is in best in class gunplay. I am eager to get my hands on the game in the upcoming beta, to see how Marathon can differentiate itself from the competition.
If they can manage to create a fun gameplay loop of scavenging and escaping, and forge enough content and satisfying seasonal progression to create a good community, I believe Marathon might be able to be successful. I look forward to trying out a few matches to see how the narrative and gameplay mixes, and ultimately, how fun it is to play.
3. PLANET OF LANA 2 CHILDREN OF THE LEAF - 05/03/26
The original Planet of Lana released to much critical acclaim for its fun cinematic puzzle platforming and endearing story about a young girl in a sci-fi world. Now, developer Wishfully returns with the sequel, Planet of Lana 2: Children of the Leaf, which somehow looks even better - a more fluid and visually grand art style that looks like a sci-fi studio Ghibli aesthetic.
From the previews and demo, the original game's gameplay seems to have been refined in every way. Platforming feels better and puzzles seem more intuitive. All alongside, what looks to be, another emotional and poignant coming of age story about a young girl's fight to save her people and world.
After enjoying the original, I hope the sequel is just as entertaining ,if not better. For those who enjoy cinematic puzzle platformers like Inside or the recent Reanimal, this looks to be one for you.
4. POKÉMON POKOPIA - 05/03/26
Everyone's favourite pocket monsters are back in Pokémon Pokopia for the Nintendo Switch 2 - a life sim co-developed by Omega Force who previously made Dragon Quest Builders 2 and Game Freak. All overseen by Shigeru Ohmori, one of Game Freak's most senior directors.
You play as a Ditto who turns themselves into a human, to help build up the environment and town around them. It mixes survival mechanics from Dragon Quest Builders 2 and the life sim elements of Nintendo's Animal Crossing.
You get to explore and meet pokémon. Fix their habitats and learn new skills from them. Ditto can use rock smash to break walls, surf to sail the seas, leafage to grow plants and much more. Then, craft furniture to decorate the town.
It has all the features to appeal to both Pokémon and Animal Crossing fans who eagerly want a new entry in their favourite series. If it successfully scratches those itches, it's going to be a massive hit.
5. JOHN CARPENTER'S TOXIC COMMANDO - 12/03/26
John Carpenter's Toxic Commando is a 4 player co-op, first person shooter where you battle through hordes of bloodthirsty zombies. It uses the 80s buddy movie and over the top humour featured in many legendary John Carpenter movies. But I am not sure that will be enough to separate it from the competition or to appeal to a younger audience.
However, two things separate it from other games in the genre. It's made by the talented studio, Saber Interactive which brought out the very fun Space Marine 2 and World War Z. These games show they know how to deal with massive amounts of enemies and how to structure a solid gameplay loop around the repeatable mission structure in these Left 4 Dead inspired co-op games.
But what separates it further from the likes of Left 4 Dead, is the massive levels that encourage car based exploration and combat. It's a feature that ups the risk and reward, and increases the amount of zombies needed on screen. If it turns out as fun as Space Marine 2, it'll at least be a good time with friends.
6. 1348 EX VOTO - 12/03/26
Set in Italy's late medieval period, you play as the young knight, Aeta, who must go on a perilous journey across Italy to find her closest one, Bianca.
It's a third person, cinematic action adventure game, where you choose between two fight stances to battle bandits, mercenaries and more. Aeta tries to survive 14th century Italy that's stuck in political turmoil as the citizens are ravaged by pestilence.
During her story-rich adventure, she finds skill books to learn new moves so that you can adapt them to your preferred combat style. It appears to be a linear game, which I look forward to playing when it releases.
7. MONSTER HUNTER STORIES 3 - 13/03/26
Monster Hunter Stories 3: Twisted Reflection is a roleplaying game set in the Monster Hunter universe. Distinguished from the mainline series by a more mature anime art style than previous Stories entries, and a heavy focus on turn-based RPG combat.
After customising your protagonist, you roam around a vast open-world on the backs of giant monsters as you go between your main quest and side stories. It's looking like an in depth RPG that will please both Monster Hunter and JRPG fans.
8. CRIMSON DESERT - 19/03/26
Crimson Desert is an open-world action adventure title being made by Pearl Abyss, makers of the mmorpg Black Desert.
Set in a massive seamless world for players to explore. You can ride dragons, use mechs, climb mountains. Every time I've seen the game, it surprises me with how many gameplay systems are in the world. To begin with, it felt almost too good to be true. But the recent developer series of videos has shown the game's focus on a deep story, combat styles, exploration and relaxed activities to enjoy throughout the world.
I do hope Crimson Desert does set a technological benchmark for rpgs and becomes a success like The Witcher 3 before it. I just hope it launches without any technical problems and that it runs at a smooth frame rate on both pc and console.
9. SCREAMER - 26/03/26
Racing specialists Milestone reimagine their old franchise Screamer, in a brand-new anime inspired skin. Packed full of single-player and multiplayer game modes to race and drift around a dystopian world, it's the story mode called The Tournament that I'm most looking forward to playing. With anime cutscenes and top quality voice talent, Milestone merge narrative in the racing genre they've been perfecting for years.
The racing gameplay looks sleek and fun, and the story mode has the potential to reach outside of the traditional fans of arcade racers, and bring in an entirely new audience.
10. LIFE IS STRANGE REUNION - 26/03/26
Lastly, Life is Strange Reunion is my most anticipated game of the month. Having played every entry in the series, I hope Reunion has something to say. As it doesn't feel very long since Double Exposure released, and although I enjoyed my time with the game, it wasn't as strong as Deck Nine's previous entry, True Colours.
By returning to the Max and Chloe story, I hope Deck Nine takes their story somewhere satisfying that doesn't undercut the power of the original game's melancholic ending. Regardless, I will be there to see how the story unfolds.
HONOURABLE MENTIONS
That's ten games releasing in March 2026, but as usual, March is full of even more interesting games. So here's four more honourable mentions.
STARSHIP TROOPERS ULTIMATE BUG WAR - 16/03/26
After the tone perfect Warhammer Boltgun, developer Auroch Digital return with Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War - another universe that suits their sensibilities and seems to translate well into their retro first person shooter style.
You take your squad through the Arachnid ridden wasteland in a single-player campaign with over 30 weapons and a story told by brand new FMVs from returning movie characters General Johnny Rico and Major Samantha Dietz.
So far, Starship Troopers Ultimate Bug War looks like a really fun retro shooter. Hopefully it is received as well as Warhammer Boltgun.
OPUS: PRISM PEAK - 26/03/26
Opus: Prism Peak is a story-focused adventure game where you play as a photographer lost in a place called the Dusklands, who is travelling alongside a girl who has lost her memories. As they explore to try to figure out where they are, the photographer uses his camera to capture his surroundings to attempt to find a way home.
You complete photography challenges at shrines to learn more about the Dusklands and interact with spirit animals in this world of magical realism. It looks like a story with the potential to be an emotional journey.
NUTMEG! - 26/03/26
Now this one looks really interesting - a football management deck builder called Nutmeg. The devs at Sumo take us back to the 80s and 90s where aggressive tackles and bad haircuts were the norm. Nutmeg lets you experience a twenty year journey across all the divisions in the English football pyramid.
Choose your line ups and formations before using cards to try to win every game. Then, you manage transfers and scout for new talents. There's still a lot I don't know from the trailers, but I look forward to seeing how well the deck building gameplay translates to the game of football.
RACCOIN - 31/03/26
The latest in a long line of roguelikes, but this time, Raccoin is based on the coin pushing machines found at the amusements and arcades. Like other roguelikes, Raccoin starts simple and grows in complexity as you unlock different types of coins to combine with powerful items that unlock unique strategies.
If the strategies continue to evolve and the gameplay remains fun and fresh, Raccoin has the potential to become a new favourite in the roguelike genre.
