While it’s a little quiet in terms of both notable new releases and new Xbox Game Pass games, there are a few titles on the way next week you’ll want to keep an eye out for. The first is a unique high-speed first-person shooter, Aerial_Knight’s DropShot, which comes to Xbox consoles and PC on Tuesday, February 17. This is followed by Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown on Wednesday, February 18, and Styx: Blades of Greed on Thursday, February 19.
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February 17
Aerial_Knight’s DropShot — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Dropshot is a fast-paced, stylized FPS where you face off against enemies to grab a parachute and land first. Armed with limited “Finger Gun” bullets, outsmart enemies, avoid fire, and use slipstreams to survive. Only one will make it.
Cute Astro — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Cute Astro is a cozy, pixel-art puzzle where you play a rockstar mouse pushing tasty cheese cubes across musical score boards. Each board has score holes that must be filled with cheese to complete the riff and open the way forward. The challenge is all about careful planning, avoiding deadlocks, and pushing in the right order.
Under The Island — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Embark on an epic adventure in Under the Island! A 2D action-adventure steeped in ‘90s charm, step into the shoes of Nia, and battle fierce monsters, solve clever puzzles, and explore a world alive with mystery as you race to save your new home before it’s too late.
February 18
HeadHunters — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
HeadHunters is a chaotic platform fighter for up to 4 players, online or on the couch. Blast, bash, and body-swap your way through explosive arenas in fast-paced, no-rules mayhem. It’s all about dodging, blasting, and making your mates scream “no way!”. Heads will definitely roll!
Hex Park — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Welcome to Hex Park—a colorful playground of brainteasers where every move matters. Rotate and align arrow tiles to guide directions, pop obstacles, and clear the board in as few moves as possible. It’s easy to pick up, delightfully tricky to master, and impossible to put down.
Icy Gifts 2 — Xbox Series X|S, Windows
Santa was flying to deliver presents when he got distracted and crashed into the ocean! Now Santa and all the gifts are frozen and drifting among icy waters. To thaw Santa and save the presents, you must trigger chain reactions using balls with unique abilities. Combine effects, plan your moves, and watch the ice shatter in spectacular ways.
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown — Xbox Series X|S
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown is a story-driven survival strategy game in which the fate of the iconic starship is in your hands. Take the helm, manage the ship and resources, and make difficult decisions. Will you be able to bring home the ship and its crew?
WiZmans World Re:Try — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
As a wizard, use your magic powers, absorb the enemy, and evolve your 3 homunculi to win. Experience a fantastic story that changes depending on your choices.
February 19
Backrooms Level X — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Enter the disturbing world of Backrooms Level X, a first-person narrative survival horror game that immerses you in an endless labyrinth of desolate and liminal spaces. 13 levels and giant enemies await you in this unique experience.
Death Match Love Comedy! — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Afflicted by a crazy curse that causes strange phenomena, including being attacked by women, you must avoid being confessed to in order to survive!
From the creators of “Raging Loop” comes a wild ride of a visual novel, full of romance, comedy, and explosions!
Dino Escape — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Dino Escape is a fun 2D platformer where danger lurks behind every leaf—and survival is just one jump (or dash) away. Players take control of a brave little dinosaur who’s been separated from his pack and stranded in a haunted forest crawling with monstrous creatures, deadly traps, and mysterious ruins.
Harvest Cafe — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
Explore, grow, repair, and cook delicious food! Harvest Cafe combines an open-world adventure with a restaurant business simulation, giving you the opportunity to enjoy farm life.
Hummingbird Garden — Xbox Series X|S
ummingbird Garden is a charming pixel-art puzzle where you push little pollen nuggets through tight pathways until each flower blooms in a colorful display. It is the perfect mix of calm thinking, strategy, and a touch of natural magic.
Kletka — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
The Gigastructure is an endlessly expanding building. Traps and anomalies fill the corridors. Any stop you make could be your last.
Samosbor is a mysterious anomaly that kills anything in its path. This terrifying phenomenon is feared by all inhabitants as no one has ever survived it. When you hear the siren, it’s time to drop everything and run to the elevator as fast as you can. Kletka is the only thing that can protect you from this anomaly.
Form a team of up to six people and descend in the elevator. Friends tend to survive when they work together, but friends also make for good fuel.
Outpath — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Gather. Craft. Build. Explore. Relax. No time limits, no pressure, play at your own pace and style.
Gather, collect and manage resources.
Craft useful items.
Base building, automate everything.
Buy islands to expand and exploit!
Fishing.
Level up skills and unlock new blueprints.
Parkour movements.
Play active or idle, you choose!
Music reacts to your actions.
Uncover the secrets of this stylized place.
Showgunners — Xbox Series X|S, Windows
● Pure Turn-based Tactical Combat
Each stage in Showgunners has been hand-crafted to create a curated, turn-based tactical gameplay experience, heightened with the inclusion of a diabolical show director that can hinder Scarlett or help her opponents depending on your performance. This dynamic level design ensures that no two levels play the same way and keep players thinking tactically. Showgunners has been built to challenge and delight players, whether they’re a turn-based tactical game initiate or a long-time fan of the genre!
● Fight Alongside Unique Characters
Scarlett won’t be fighting alone. As the story progresses, players will recruit new partners that can turn the tide of battle in all kinds of exciting ways. Upgrade your characters by spending talent points in their unique skill trees and outfitting them with weapons bought at a shop or earned during battle. Hidden challenges within each chapter can unlock more allies, legendary weapons, and helpful items, so be sure to keep an eye out!
● Face the Competition
Players will need to navigate an obstacle course of deadly traps and lethal puzzles in real-time, but be prepared for an ambush at any corner. Psychopathic enemies like the Ogre and the Ronin aren’t the only deadly elements you’ll need to overcome. Combat scenarios are peppered with unique environmental hazards, from ticking time bombs to runaway trains. There is never a dull moment in Showgunners!
Soulslinger: Envoy of Death — Xbox Series X|S
You are a gunslinger in limbo, involved in a gritty war against “The Cartel”, a ruthless organization harvesting souls to break free of the shackles of the afterlife. Grow stronger with each new run, gather the essence of lost souls to take on the biggest threats in this rogue-lite FPS!
Styx: Blades of Greed — Xbox Series X|S
You play as Styx, a cunning goblin with a caustic sense of humour who has mastered the art of infiltration. Your goal? To get your hands on Quartz, the most precious – and dangerous – resource in a world on the brink of a war between elves, humans, and orcs.
Styx: Blades of Greed takes the proven formula of the first two games and perfects it by putting freedom and creativity at the heart of the experience. Explore vast vertical environments and master new tools and skills. Whether you’re discovering Styx for the first time or you’ve been a fan from the beginning, greed has never been so much fun!
The Stairwell — Xbox Series X|S
The Stairwell is a psychological horror game inspired by anomaly loop games such as The Exit 8, with a new vertical dimension of massive scale. There are over 50 anomalies to uncover among all difficulties. You can see how many are left to find after you win a game. Anomalies that you haven’t seen will usually appear first.
February 20
Horror Tale 2: 4k Remaster — Xbox Series X|S
Immerse yourself in the scary and mysterious story of Lakewich with Tom and his friends. Try to solve the mystery of missing children. Explore locations, find items and solve puzzles to protect yourself and your friend from the terrifying kidnapper.
I Wanna Be Car — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
In his craziest dreams, Carl is a car! Accelerate and use ramps to jump through 10 dreamy levels in this inventive fusion between a 3D platformer and a kart racing game.
Liquor Store Simulator — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One
Buy goods, manage your store, hire staff. Who knows, maybe you will be able to make a real alcohol empire out of a small store.
At first, it won’t be easy—you’ll have to work at the checkout yourself, accept deliveries, keep records, and maintain order in the sales area. But hard work and smart decisions will help you turn a modest retail outlet into a thriving store with a wide selection and satisfied customers.
Little Legs — Xbox Series X|S
Get ready for an exciting adventure in the Arena, where giant Millipedes fight in thrilling battles. You can make your Millipede stronger and faster to outsmart and defeat your opponents. Fight against big and small enemies. Grow your Millipede, choose different skins, and dominate the Arenas.
Mortanis Prisoners — Xbox Series X|S
After a planned rebellion is discovered, the leadership orders mass executions. But something far more sinister awakens. Step into the boots of a lone survivor facing not just human cruelty, but a deeper nightmare that lurks within the shadows of the camp.
Woodturning 3D — Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Windows
In this engaging universe, every stroke matters. You are not just randomly using your tools. Instead, you work like a sculptor who turns ordinary wood chunks into unique and colorful artwork.
It’s less about speed and more about accuracy – a refreshing break from usual arcade fare – making it perfect for casual gamers and those seeking a challenging new venture!
Zoo Clues — Xbox Series X|S
Zoo Clues is a colourful spot-the-difference adventure set in lively zoo scenes full of sneaky changes. Race the clock or play at your own pace as you sharpen your observation skills and chase that satisfying “aha!” moment in every level.