Traditionally speaking, we’re in the middle of the period when the biggest games are released, and November 2024 has more than its fair share of major games for you to check out.
It’s not just the usual triple-A fare, though; there are lots of smaller indie games for you to take a look at as well, in addition to some rather interesting mid-budget titles that might be worth your time.
Here are the best games you can play on any platform in November 2024!
Metal Slug Tactics (PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch – November 5th)
The first strategy RPG in the Metal Slug series has been a long time in the making, but it’s finally almost upon us, and it looks very compelling indeed.
Marrying the pixel art aesthetic of classic Metal Slug with a slower and more thoughtful approach to gameplay, Metal Slug Tactics features tons of handcrafted maps, as well as strategic combat that pays homage to its parent franchise.
We’re very much hoping that Metal Slug Tactics can find a place for itself in the somewhat overcrowded field of tactical RPGs when it arrives in early November.
Planet Coaster 2 (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S – November 6th)
The original Planet Coaster is one of the most accomplished theme park management sims ever released, and the sequel promises to improve on it in some pretty key ways.
For a start, the new game will focus heavily on water parks and water rides, so if you’ve been wanting to add an aquatic dimension to your palace of fun, then you’ll want to give this one a go.
You can, of course, also expect expanded gameplay mechanics, better visuals, and all the other fun stuff that usually comes with a sequel’s release.
Mario & Luigi: Brothership (Nintendo Switch – November 7th)
This latest game in the Mario & Luigi series of turn-based RPGs sees the two brothers embarking on a journey that will take them across the “high seas”.
It looks a lot like Mario & Luigi meets The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker; Mario and Luigi must journey across a sea of floating islands to reconnect them after a disaster shatters a once-united land.
The game looks to be offering the same turn-based thrills that the series is known for, so if you’re a fan of the Mario & Luigi franchise, or you love turn-based RPGs and are yet to check them out, be sure to add this one to your list.
Slitterhead (PC, PlayStation, Xbox Series X/S – November 8th)
From Bokeh Game Studio, a company founded by Silent Hill creator Keiichiro Toyama, comes Slitterhead, a body horror-infused action-adventure game that looks very interesting indeed.
The core mechanic of Slitterhead is the ability to possess different civilians throughout a city seemingly inspired by the Walled City of Kowloon, and you can use this mechanic to travel the world and to engage in combat.
Early previews paint Slitterhead as slightly awkward but earnest, so expect this one to be a diamond in the rough rather than a polished masterpiece.
Farming Simulator 25 (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S – November 12th)
You’ve finally got some breathing space after a slew of interesting titles at the start of November, but Farming Simulator 25 will arrive on November 12th to put you right back in the thick of things.
It’s likely that you already know whether you want to play Farming Simulator 25 or not based on the title alone, but even if you’ve never tried a Farming Simulator game before, this should serve as a good jumping-on point.
Expect improved mechanics, better visuals, and deeper simulation systems; in other words, all the good stuff you’d want from a yearly simulator upgrade.
Dragon Quest III HD-2D Remake (PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch – November 14th)
Square Enix’s HD-2D style is perhaps one of the best and most impressive developments in JRPGs in recent years, and the company is now bringing that style to bear on a remake of Dragon Quest III.
It’ll still be a Dragon Quest game through and through, so expect tons of turn-based combat, beautiful landscapes to explore, and a thoroughly traditional JRPG to get your teeth into.
If you’re hoping for a game that challenges the JRPG orthodoxy, this probably isn’t it, but those looking for an old-school adventure true to the classics will likely find lots to love.
Lego Horizon Adventures (PC, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch – November 14th)
Also available on November 14th is Lego Horizon Adventures, a new Lego game set in the world of the Horizon games. Intriguingly enough, although it’s a PlayStation release, it’s also landing on Switch.
The game will feature a more humorous and light-hearted take on Aloy’s adventures, so if the slightly dour tone of Horizon Forbidden West got to you, this should do a lot to remedy that problem.
As a Lego game, Horizon Adventures will feature lots of fun puzzles to tackle, optionally alongside a friend, as well as relatively straightforward combat and more.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 (PC, Xbox Series X/S – November 19th)
Again, much like Farming Simulator 25, you probably already know if this one is up your street or not (or perhaps that should be your runway) based on the name.
Microsoft Flight Simulator 2024 is the next game in the Microsoft Flight Simulator series, and as such, it’ll have the same extensive commitment to realism and verisimilitude as its predecessors.
You can also expect new types of missions to complete, new weather effects, and more.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl (PC, Xbox Series X/S – November 20th)
We’re bookending this list with another game that’s been a very long time in the making.
Stalker 2: Heart of Chornobyl finally launches this month after plenty of delays and setbacks, not least the invasion of developer GSC Game World’s native Ukraine by Russia.
This open-world shooter-RPG hybrid looks hugely ambitious, just like the first game, so let’s hope GSC Game World can pull off what seems like a pretty epic and unfettered vision.
