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Looking for your next gaming obsession? NerdNet has you covered. We’re serving up the ultimate list of the 40 hottest video games trending right now.
Whether you’re into high-octane shooters, story-driven RPGs, indie gems, or open-world chaos, this list captures what gamers are actually playing right now. We’ve filtered out the all-time classics to spotlight what’s climbing the charts this month—fresh releases, viral hits, and surprise breakouts across PC, console, and cloud platforms.
From jaw-dropping graphics to genre-redefining mechanics, every game here is grabbing attention in real time—and they’re ready to download, boot up, and dominate your free time.
Scroll on to discover what’s trending in gaming today. And when it’s time for a little more passive entertainment, check out this month’s trending TV shows and movies.
#1
Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Once a year, the Paintress wakes and paints upon her monolith. Paints her cursed number. And everyone of that age turns to smoke and fades away. Year by year, that number ticks down and more of us are… more
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RPG
#2
South of Midnight
South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient pow… more
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Adventure, Action
#3
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered
The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion™ Remastered modernizes the 2006 Game of the Year with all new stunning visuals and refined gameplay. Explore the vast landscape of Cyrodiil like never before and stop th… more
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Adventure, Action, RPG
#4
Blue Prince
Welcome to Mt. Holly, the mysterious manor with shifting rooms. In Blue Prince, you embark on a genre-defying experience, filled with a unique mix of mystery, strategy, and puzzles that weave together… more
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Indie, Strategy, Adventure, Puzzle
#5
Mandragora: Whispers of the Witch Tree
A STORY-DRIVEN 2.5D ACTION RPG
Mankind has surrendered the world to the monsters. People hide away behind walls of brick and palisades of ignorance, constructed by their leaders. Joy and delight are … more
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Indie, Action, RPG
#6
Post Trauma
True horror lives in our minds.
Dive into the twisted reality of Post Trauma, where survival comes at the cost of unexpected encounters and mysteries.
Post Trauma is both a tribute to and a modern t… more
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Indie, Adventure
#7
Tempest Rising
Classic RTS action meets modern production and performance in Tempest Rising. Inspired by RTS greats of the 90s and 2000s, Tempest Rising is a classic, base-building real time strategy game set in a m… more
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Strategy, Action
#8
Havendock
Join the communityThanks to you we have Spanish, Thai and Ukrainian all done by the community, and French, German, Japanese, Korean and Chinese languages wouldn't be possible otherwise too. Thank you!… more
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Casual, Strategy, Indie, Simulation
#9
Night is Coming
Night is Coming is a survival, building and development simulation set within a fantasy world inspired by Slavic mythology and the mystique of the Carpathian region.
The player manages their settleme… more
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Strategy, Indie, RPG, Simulation
#10
Bionic Bay
An ordinary man in an extraordinary world. Bionic Bay is a new kind of a 2D platformer. It introduces a unique Swap mechanic, allowing players to interact with the physics-based world in new ways. The… more
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Racing, Adventure, Action, Casual, Indie, Platformer
#11
Commandos: Origins
Witness the very beginning of the legendary elite WWII force in Commandos: Origins. The long-awaited sequel to the Commandos series brings you right back to the foundation of the real-time tactics gen… more
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Strategy
#12
Beholder: Conductor
Welcome aboard the Determination Bringer!
You have been appointed senior conductor of the legendary train, which all the citizens of our vast country are happy to see in their cities. Your responsibi… more
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Indie, Adventure
#13
Star Overdrive
Journey to the galaxy's depths in this high-speed sci-fi epic!
After receiving a mysterious distress signal, you'll embark on a daring adventure through an alien world, uncovering secrets hidden in it… more
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Adventure, Action
#15
Old Skies
Time Travel is real and history is up for grabs! In this point-and-click, you play Fia Quinn, a time agent for the ChronoZen agency. Your job is to keep close watch on seven travelers who have the de… more
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Adventure
#16
Steel Seed
Steel seat is an upcoming game it's a project will be announced from the developer a close to the Sun in 2019 the game is coming to PS5 as a series of BC will be used as of Unreal Engine 5 coming 2024… more
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Adventure, Action
#17
The Talos Principle: Reawakened
Step back into a world of thought-provoking puzzles, philosophical intrigue, and breathtaking visuals with The Talos Principle: Reawakened. This definitive edition revisits the groundbreaking narrativ… more
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Adventure, Puzzle
#18
The Hundred Line -Last Defense Academy
Digital Deluxe Edition“Digital Deluxe Edition” with original soundtrack and art book will be available!Preorder BonusesCustomers who preorder the game will receive the following bonus content.■Digital… more
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Adventure, Action, Simulation
#19
Oddventure
Oddventure is a JRPG about the misadventures of Charlie - a nihilistic and rebellious teenage girl with anger issues and social awkwardness. Charlie searches for her troublesome brother Bonzo and ulti… more
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Indie, Adventure, RPG
#20
Lunacid - Tears of the Moon
Lunacid: Tears of the Moon is a First Person Dungeon Crawler made with the Sword of Moonlight - King’s Field making tool from 2000. Explore various dungeons for powerful weapons and spells to forestal… more
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Indie, Simulation
#21
Lushfoil Photography Sim
A tranquil exploration and photography experience set across a vast selection of faithfully detailed landscapes.
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Casual, Indie, Adventure, Simulation
#22
Amerzone - The Explorer's Legacy
Feature List
About the Game
As a young journalist, you’ve been entrusted with a crucial mission: to cross the globe and reach the heart of a mysterious, faraway land…
Your goal is to bring back the la… more
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Adventure, Action, Simulation
#23
Chains of Freedom
Step into a thrilling turn-based tactics game set in a fictional, dystopian Eastern European state. Lead an elite military squad as you navigate perilous missions filled with danger, deceit, and moral… more
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Strategy, Adventure, Action
#24
The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show
Take a seat, get comfortable, and prepare to solve some puzzles in The Mr. Rabbit Magic Show! This anniversary free-to-play adventure from Rusty Lake will take you through 20 whimsically bizarre acts … more
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Indie, Adventure
#25
PRIM Demo
The full version of PRIM is available on GOG.com. You can purchase it
here
StoryAfter her mother's passing, Prim discovers that her father is none other than Death himself. Forced to live with him in … more
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Unknown
#26
Tempopo
When Hana’s garden of musical flowers are scattered across a sky full of beautiful islands, she must turn to the magical Tempopo for help returning them. Chaotic and uncoordinated by nature, the Tempo… more
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Casual, Indie
#27
OverDose
A first-person horror game set in a dark asylum where danger lurks around every corner.The doctor turned his patients into test subjects for ruthless experiments. But one escaped. Hiding in the dark,… more
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Shooter, Adventure, Action, Casual, Strategy, Simulation, Indie
#29
Wrap House Simulator🌯 Prologue
🏆 Start Your Wrap House Journey – For Free!Wrap House Simulator🌯 Prologue is a free standalone introduction to the full game, letting you experience the fast-paced world of running a wrap shop. Start … more
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Casual, Indie, Simulation
#30
Shotgun Cop Man
Blast your way through hell in Shotgun Cop Man, a precision platformer where your weapons are your wings.Embark on a mission to arrest Satan armed with a devastating arsenal and a relentless thirst fo… more
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Indie, Action
#31
Once Upon A Puppet
Welcome to Once Upon a Puppet, a 2.5D puzzle-platformer that unfolds within a vibrant world of theater. Take part in a magical tale that combines classic platforming with puppet-inspired gameplay, in … more
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Casual, Indie, Adventure
#32
Stygian: Outer Gods
Set in the universe of Stygian: Reign of the Old Ones, the game lets players witness and influence the events preceding the Black Day. Immerse yourself in a unique world full of dangers, unexplored da… more
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Action, RPG
#33
Tiny Garden
Tiny Garden lets you cultivate a pocket-sized garden inside a magical toy passed down through generations. Grow a variety of plants, trade them for unique furniture, and customize your garden in this … more
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Casual, Strategy, Indie, Simulation
#34
Academy Love Saga: Tennis Angels EX
💟OUR NEW GAME💟
About the GameAcademy Love Saga: Tennis Angels EX is a Tennis game with dynamic action-oriented gameplay. Control cute girls and compete in exciting matches with strategic positioning a… more
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RPG, Simulation, Sports
#35
RuneScape: Dragonwilds
On RuneScape’s forgotten continent of Ashenfall, dragons have awoken. Gather, build, skill and craft to survive in this co-operative (1-4) survival crafting game. Only by mastering survival and uncove… more
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Adventure, Action, RPG
#36
ButtKnight
The Story
Step in the shoes of the greatest Knight to ever grace your presence... The ButtKnight!
The kingdom is on the brink of ruin ever since the denizens of the underworld attacked without warning… more
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Adventure, Action
#37
Commander Quest
"You have been resurrected as a small spark in a world teeming with enemies."
"Borrow the strength of historical heroes to defeat your foes."Commander Quest is a one-of-a-kind roguelike born from a ge… more
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Strategy, Indie, Simulation
#38
Zombie Graveyard Simulator - Prologue
THIS PROLOGUE FEATURESLimited play up to 6 daysLimited progress on upgradesLimited number of store items (defenses, decoration objects etc.)Locked features such as employees and bank/loan systemLimite… more
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Indie, Action, Simulation
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