The top PC games of April 2025: surprise hits, the return of the RTS and banana peel humor

April 2025 promises to be a busy month for PC gamers – even though developers have saved the big blockbusters for May. There are original puzzles, dystopian RPGs, classic strategies like Command & Conquer, and even games where you can win with an empty tuna can.

Top 5 most anticipated games of April 2025

Blue Prince – April 10 (Steam)

A unique puzzle game with strategy elements that has already gained media attention long before its release. The game promises to be the “quiet hit” of the year – especially for those who appreciate originality and unconventional ideas.

A unique puzzle game with strategy elements that has already won the attention of the press long before its release.

Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – April 24 (Steam)

An atmospheric turn-based RPG with real-time elements and an unusual plot: once a year, the mysterious “Artist” names a number – and everyone who reaches that age dies. A dark, stylish and highly unusual story.

An atmospheric turn-based RPG with real-time elements and an unusual plot.

Tempest Rising – April 24 (Steam)

Fans of classic RTSs shouldn’t pass this one by. Tempest Rising is a real-time strategy game in the spirit of the genre’s golden era, visually and gameplay-wise reminiscent of Command & Conquer.

Tempest Rising is a real-time strategy game in the spirit of the genre’s golden era.

Skin Deep – April 30 (Steam)

Immersive sim with elements of comedy, where everything depends on your ingenuity. Funnily enough, the authors claim you can win without picking up a weapon – all you need is a banana peel, a tuna can and a washbasin.

The Last of Us Part II Remastered – April 3 (Steam)

The legendary action game from Naughty Dog is finally coming to PC. The remastered version includes graphical improvements and comes out at the same time as the second season of the HBO series.

Free and Early Access Releases

• Steel Hunters (April 2, Steam), a new free-to-play mecha action game from the creators of World of Tanks, focuses on more tactical gameplay.
• Into the Dead: Our Darkest Days (April 9, Early Access) – survival among zombies with an emphasis on endurance and teamwork.

Other interesting April releases

• Koira (April 1) is a cute adventure about a puppy
• Sand (April 3) – action shooter with giant steppers
• South of Midnight (April 8) – folklore action with a southern flavor
• Crashlands 2 (April 10) – open-world and crafting-oriented RPG
• The Talos Principle: Reawakened (April 10) – remake of the philosophical puzzle game on Unreal Engine 5
• Monaco 2 (April 10) – the cooperative heist of the century returns
• Stygian: Outer Gods (April 14) – Lovecraftian horror in RPG format
• Mandragora (April 17) – dark fantasy with a side view
• The Hundred Line: Last Defense Academy (April 23) – a new project from the authors of Danganronpa and Zero Escape
• Detective Dotson (April 24) – a detective with a Bollywood aesthetic
• Phantom Brave: The Lost Hero (April 24) – the return of a Japanese tactical RPG legend
• Badlands Crew (April 28) – crazy off-road racing and combat vehicles

Gaming Events of the Month

The Triple-i Initiative Showcase, a presentation of projects from more than 35 independent studios, will take place April 10 at 9:00 a.m. Moscow time.